More than half of California is ‘abnormally dry’ after rains. Which areas are hit hardest?
Drought conditions in California improved after a series of atmospheric river-fueled rain storms swept through the state.
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Local schools figuring out how to respond to federal DEI memo
The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights sent out a memo last Friday informing schools and universities to stop ...
FBI and local law enforcement investigating hoax CSUMB bomb threat
No explosive devices were found, the "all-clear" was issued and students were allowed to resume normal activities shortly after 1 a.m.
A federal biologist learned he was fired while whale watching. Here’s his story (and warning)
As he grieves a job he loved and figures out what’s next, he has a warning for the public: National forests and the ...
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Editorial | Revisiting Moss Landing battery fires and homeowner insurance rate hikes
A fire on Tuesday night at the Moss Landing battery storage plant that went up in flames last month brought a warning from Monterey County to residents in the area to remain indoors and close windows.
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49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities: 2024 Results and Rankings
Vessels are critical to our economy, with over 80% of the world’s trade facilitated by the maritime industry. The average ...
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High School basketball: Carmel, Palma boys earn No. 2 seeds in respective divisions in CCS playoffs
Defending CCS Division IV boys' basketball champion Carmel seeded No. 2 in section playoffs. Reigning State Division IV ...
Monterey teens fought the cruise industry. Now their city pays a price.
In December 2023, a group of Monterey students fought to effectively ban the cruise ship industry from operating in a major ...
Overnight fire at Moss Landing battery plant under control
The fire at the Vistra Battery Facility storage plant brought a Tuesday night warning from Monterey County’s emergency ...
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Monterey Council approves emergency ordinance to halt new gun businesses
The Monterey City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to stop new gun businesses from opening in the city, following public outcry over a new gun store opening on Ocean Avenue.