Monterey Local News: Breaking Updates, Crime & Community Stories

June 03, 2026 09:38

75 years for Watsonville murder, standoff

Hector Rocha was sentenced to 75 years to life for murdering his roommate and engaging in a standoff with police. - Rocha shot Victor Alamillo in the ...

June 03, 2026 06:35

Mountain View Woman Arrested in Arson at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center

A 36-year-old Mountain View woman has been arrested for setting fire to the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in Big Sur. - Fiona GuoGuo Lu is accused of ...

June 02, 2026 15:00

Monterey County Celebrates Pride Month; Aerospace Plant Leak Reveals Regulatory Gaps

Monterey County is celebrating Pride Month with flag raisings and events, including Monterey Peninsula Pride on June 27. Meanwhile, a new report revea...

June 02, 2026 12:20

Harbor High Senior Karen Sanchez Wins 'Live Like Leo' Scholarship for Study Abroad

Karen Sanchez, a 17-year-old senior at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, has been awarded the 'Live Like Leo' scholarship by the Santa Cruz County Com...

June 01, 2026 15:10

Father of two who spent three days in an Azusa police car died of extreme heat, officials say

Eric Valencia, a 37-year-old father of two, died of hyperthermia after being locked in an unlocked police SUV outside the Azusa Police Department for ...

June 01, 2026 15:05

CalFresh Changes Begin, ACLU and Tech Firms Challenge Social Media Age Restrictions

CalFresh changes take effect today, tightening work requirements and time limits for about 550,000 people in California. Meanwhile, the ACLU and tech ...

June 01, 2026 07:50

Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Marine Mammals Contained After 'Herculean' Response

The avian influenza outbreak that threatened California's marine mammals has subsided, with no positive cases detected since March 14, 2026. A rapid, ...

May 31, 2026 11:30

Native Daughters of the Golden West and Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club Award Scholarships to Local Students

The Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Cruz Parlor awarded over $80,000 in scholarships to 15 students at its annual Scholarship Luncheon in Ap...

May 30, 2026 15:55

Santa Clara Wins First CCS Softball Title, Defeats Silver Creek 14-8

Santa Clara High School captured its first CCS softball championship with a 14-8 victory over Silver Creek. The Bruins jumped to a 5-0 lead in the fir...

May 30, 2026 14:10

Santa Clara Bruins Win First CCS Softball Title Since 1976, Defeat Silver Creek 14-8

Santa Clara High School won its first CCS softball championship in any division, defeating Silver Creek 14-8 in the Division V final. The Bruins jumpe...

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