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Central Coast man impregnates his teen daughter, infant found dead

Written on 4 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Monterey County man allegedly raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter, who in turn, is being accused of killing her own daughter after giving birth. The infant was found dead on the side of a road last... (Continue reading)

Plaskett Fire burns nearly 30,000 acres, only 1% containment

Written on 2 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,123 acres with only 1% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior is slowing. The eastern side of the fire remains the primary concern as it continues burning... (Continue reading)

Person drowns at Central Coast lake

Written on 11 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person drowned on Sunday at Lake San Antonio in Southern Monterey County. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported that an adult relative had not been seen for about 20 minutes and was last observed in... (Continue reading)

Three people killed in plane crash off Monterey County

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people were killed after a small plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Monterey County late Saturday night. The plane, a 1974 twin-engine Beechcraft, took off shortly after 10 p.m. from the San Carlos Airport near... (Continue reading)

Caltrans halts Highway 1 repair work in Monterey County

Written on 19 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Caltrans announced that it temporarily halted excavation work on Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide in Monterrey County because of ongoing landslide activity around the repair site. A 6.8-mile stretch of Highway 1 has been closed since Feb.... (Continue reading)

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Parkfield felt in SLO County

Written on 10 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

    By JOSH FRIEDMAN A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Parkfield in southern Monterey County caused shaking in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday.  The earthquake struck at 12:17 p.m. about 3.7 miles northwest of Parkfield, according to the U.S.... (Continue reading)

Officials investigating death of woman at Lake Nacimiento

Written on 18 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Monterey County park rangers and San Luis Obispo County coroner’s personnel are investigating the death of a woman who fell off a tube at Lake Nacimiento earlier this month. [KSBY] On July 9, Luz Maria Ruiz, 57,... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 355 acres near San Miguel

Written on 10 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that started on Sunday near San Miguel has burned 355 acres and is 80% contained, as of Monday morning.  Shortly before 4 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning close to Indian Valley and Vineyard... (Continue reading)

Sinkhole leads to extended Highway 1 closure in Monterey County

Written on 3 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An existing Highway 1 closure near Big Sur caused by storm damage has moved farther south because of a sinkhole that appeared in the roadway in southern Monterey County.  The sinkhole appeared along the center line of... (Continue reading)

Plane headed to Paso Robles makes emergency landing

Written on 17 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A plane headed for Paso Robles made an emergency landing south of King City Wednesday morning. While en route to Paso Robles, the plane suffered catastrophic engine failure, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. The pilots... (Continue reading)