Monterey County officials are urging residents to prepare for flooding, power outages and other winter hazards as a strong El Niño raises the odds of an abnormally rainy winter. During a winter preparedness briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, representatives ... See more
Monterey County residents urged to prepare for El Niño Show Caption Hide Caption Emergency declaration boosts Salinas storm readiness plans Salinas has declared a local state of emergency ahead of a potentially severe El Niño season. City leaders say the... See more
Updated Oct. 22, 2026, 1:15 p.m. PT A strong El Niño increases the likelihood of an abnormally rainy winter for Monterey County, prompting officials to urge residents to prepare. Residents are advised to sign up for alerts, know their evacuation zones, a... See more
Native American Day now a paid holiday for California state workers Roseann Cattani Nearly three decades after California established Native American Day, the annual observance will now come with paid time off for state workers under a new law signed by G... See more
Top California pumpkin patches for your fall bucket list Roseann Cattani The weather is getting a little crisper; the kiddos are back in school, and is that the scent of pumpkin spice in the air? Fall is calling in the Golden State, and it's time to head ... See more
