The 33-year-old, San Francisco-born midfielder has spent the majority of his career in MLS with the LA Galaxy and is engaged to singer actress Becky G.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-bay-fcs-mls-sebastian-lletget-california/70728721
Gas prices in Monterey County have increased to an average of $5.50 per gallon prompting residents to seek ways to reduce their fuel expenses.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-gas-prices-how-to-save-california/70717317
A Marina teenager's dream bike was stolen and destroyed, but a local shop stepped in to restore it, bringing joy and relief to the young owner.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/marina-bike-shop-teen-stolen-bike-attack/70718500
BREAKING NEWS | Monterey Bay F.C. announced it has made the biggest signing in club history and held a media conference on Thursday to formally introduce the move.
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Research has confirmed that avian flu has been detected in both a dead southern sea otter and a dead sea lion.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/avian-flu-sea-otter-sea-lion-elephant-ano-nuevo/70726361
Alysa Liu, the Olympic gold medalist who stole America’s heart, will be honored during a public celebration in her hometown of Oakland on Thursday.
Watch here starting at 11 a.m.: http://www.ksbw.com/article/how-watch-oakland-olympic-gold-medalist-alysa-liu/70725285
Monterey County unveiled its COVID memorial garden today at the government center in Salinas, providing a tribute to the 940 residents who lost their lives during the pandemic.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/county-monterey-covid-19-memorial-garden-salinas/70706192
Big Sur locals gathered in a packed room to discuss a proposed campground redevelopment plan that aims to combine three properties and add new housing and stationary RV units.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/big-sur-community-campground-redevelopment-plan/70702513
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California officials are “aware” of information related to possible drone threats amid the Iran conflict and are coordinating with Cal OES and law enforcement.
A 17-year-old junior at Everett Alvarez High School drowned at a popular swimming spot in Big Sur known as the Gorge, leaving behind a grieving family and school community.
Read more:https://www.ksbw.com/article/family-remembers-dj-neo-gallardo-teen-drowns-in-big-sur/70686251
The president of California State University, Monterey Bay, has announced she will step down at the end of June to accept a new presidency at another campus.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/csumb-president-step-down-cal-poly-pomona/70713982
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROOKE! Help us wish KSBW 8 reporter Brooke Kinebrew a very happy birthday!
CAPITOLA VILLAGE FIRE | Firefighters searched the building and found one person. That person was taken to a hospital and was later pronounced dead. One firefighter sustained a minor injury.
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DEADLY FIRE | A fire in Capitola Monday night has turned deadly.
During the search, one civilian was later pronounced deceased. A second civilian was treated at the scene and did not require transport.
One firefighter sustained a minor injury during the incident and was treated and released.
CAPITOLA FIRE | Firefighters were called around 9:50 to 200 Capitola Ave. The commercial building on fire is home to Mijo's Taqueria.
More details: http://www.ksbw.com/article/fire-erupts-at-business-in-capitola-village-building-housed-popular-taqueria/70689113
The teen who died while swimming at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park on Saturday afternoon was identified as 17-year-old DJ Neo Gallardo of Salinas.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-teen-identified-swimmer-died-pfeiffer-park/70669131
The Monterey Fire Department says 91 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm structure fire on Monday morning.
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The Monterey Fire Department says 91 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm structure fire on Monday morning.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/three-alarm-monterey-apartment-fire-hospital/70669130
BIG SUR DEATH | According to park officials, a call was received around 1 p.m. for a man needing help in the water at a swimming hole near the Big Sur River Gorge.
https://www.ksbw.com/article/swimmer-dies-in-pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park/70655894
Marina City Council is evaluating a proposal to change zoning rules to allow housing development near the city's Walmart shopping center.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/marina-zoning-change-housing-retail-walmart/70599314
Police are investigating reports of a man approaching high school students in Greenfield, Pacific Grove, and Salinas, all on the same day.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/following-students-salinas-pacific-grove-greenfield/70630747
Up until last week, a colorful logo of an otter on a surfboard welcomed customers to the Salty Otter, a restaurant and sports bar that opened in downtown Santa Cruz last spring.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruz-restaurant-changes-logo-negative-reviews/70644078
Seaside police said they arrested a teacher’s aide on suspicion of physically abusing special-needs children.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/seaside-arrest-teachers-aide-abusing-special-needs/70625179
The Salinas Union High School District board voted to eliminate 14 positions, including restorative justice facilitators, due to budget constraints, despite community opposition.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-union-high-school-district-cuts-positions/70488032
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating reports of a man matching a similar description who may have followed juveniles in different Monterey County cities.
He is also a former undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter with a professional record of 5-0, according to his senator website.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/who-is-senator-markwayne-mullin-trumps-nominee-secretary-of-homeland-security/70626268
A 54-year-old Army reservist is believed to have died in the Iran conflict. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan is one of six U.S. service members killed Sunday during a drone strike in Kuwait. Full coverage:http://www.ksbw.com/article/robert-marzan-soldier-sacramento-killed-war-iran/70613209
Pacific Elementary School District Superintendent Eric Gross floated a bold idea: if funding were available, he’d like to buy and demolish the Davenport cement plant and replace it with workforce housing for school staff and teachers, plus sheriff and fire substations.
Lifeguards on California's Central Coast are urging for more personnel to manage the dangerous ocean conditions that have resulted in recent rescues and tragic losses.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-beaches-lifeguard-shortage-rescue/70592676
PARTY MOM VERDICT | Guilty verdicts have been reached in the trial of Shannon O'Connor, a Los Gatos mother accused of drunken sex parties involving teenagers.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/los-gatos-mom-mostly-guilty-underage-sex-party/70609321
