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The County of Monterey said that an ongoing hazardous incident at Salinas Valley State Prison might have been caused by potential fentanyl exposure. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/7-patients-hazmat-salinas-valley-state-prison-cal-fire/73174608
A hazardous materials incident at Salinas Valley State Prison prompted a Level 2 mass casualty response Friday evening, according to CAL FIRE. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/7-patients-hazmat-salinas-valley-state-prison-cal-fire/73174608
The California Rodeo Salinas returned this week, starting with a horse parade and carnival festivities that brought families together to celebrate one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-rodeo-salinas-horse-parade-carnival/72915939
A memorial is growing in Hollister for Javier Becerril, a 42-year-old DoorDash driver found dead in a Tesla trunk near the San Luis Reservoir. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/memorial-hollister-man-doordash-dead-tesla-trunk/72151342
Nearly 1,900 Monterey County customers were without power on Wednesday as PG&E carried out Public Safety Power Shutoffs in high fire danger areas. For more resources: http://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-pge-psps-power-outage/72056454
Video shows the moments a boat based out of Stockton sinks in the San Francisco Bay. A crew member on a recreational vessel was responding to a call for help when the video was taken. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/san-francisco-bay-boat-sinks-near-alcatraz/71953605
California Highway Patrol Central Division has identified a man found in the trunk of a Tesla in Merced County as a man from Hollister. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/hollister-man-identified-body-tesla-trunk-highway-152/71936750
PG&E is warning of possible PSPS outages in Monterey and San Benito counties as high winds and dry conditions raise fire danger. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/pge-psps-outages-monterey-san-benito/71933480
A Northern California rescue under investigation is now tied to the deaths of two Monterey County dogs, identified by microchips after a June search. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/fortuna-rescue-mass-graves-animal-cruelty-probe/71934870
A 17-year-old Monterey County native is headed to the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where she’ll help open the match as a flag bearer. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-world-cup-final-flag-bearer-salinas/71901774
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a man who was shot by Salinas police on Tuesday morning and has identified the officers involved in the shooting. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-police-shooting-officers-identified/71900526
Capitola police said they are looking for a reptile and the man alleged to have stolen the lizard. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/capitola-business-bearded-dragon-theft-investigation/71899051
A preliminary magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck in San Benito County on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/37-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-san-benito-county-usgs-says/71884408
HBO is reportedly developing a true crime series about Sacramento serial killer Dorothea Puente, with Geena Davis set to star in and executive-produce the project, according to Deadline. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-dorothea-puente-trial-hbo/71875456
A 17-year-old Monterey County native is headed to the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where she’ll help open the match as a flag bearer. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-world-cup-final-flag-bearer/71872550
An investigation is underway after Salinas police shot and injured a knife-wielding man early Tuesday morning on Block Avenue near Parsons Avenue in North Salinas. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/north-salinas-police-shooting-knife-vandalism/71859710
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office said two officers were involved in a shooting with a suspect Tuesday morning in North Salinas. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/1-person-wounded-police-shooting-salinas/71852772
San Mateo police said two teens inside a driverless car were handed over to police after allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting Orbeez from the car. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/san-mateo-teens-orbeez-driverless-car/71857203
Salinas police said at least one of their officers shot at a suspect Tuesday morning in North Salinas. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/1-person-wounded-police-shooting-salinas/71852772
Someone switched two Highway 1 signs near Bixby Bridge over the holiday weekend — and one has a sticker that reads, 'get over your selfie.' Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/bixby-bridge-signs-switched-highway-1-big-sur/71843688
CAL FIRE CZU says it rescued six people on the Fourth of July after an unauthorized rope broke while they were attempting to climb coastal cliffs at Davenport Beach. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/rescue-santa-cruz-county-beach-rope-break-cliff/71826347
Kelsey Pfendler, a 32-year-old solo rower, ended her more than 2,400-mile journey from Monterey to Hawaii and broke the overall record for the route. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/kelsey-pfendler-shatter-record-hawaii-fourth-july/71821445
Kelsey Pfendler arrived in Hawaii late after shattering the past women’s and overall rowing records for the solo journey from Monterey. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/kelsey-pfendler-shatter-record-hawaii-fourth-july/71821445
According to the latest update, Pfendler is now estimated to arrive between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time in Hawaii, which is 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. PDT. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/kelsey-pfendler-shatter-record-hawaii-fourth-july/71821445
Seaside police seized more than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from a backyard shed on the 1600 block of Judson, marking one of the largest busts in recent memory. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/its-pretty-dangerous-half-a-ton-of-illegal-fireworks-seized-in-seaside/71818772
THANK YOU, SIRENS | The Monterey Bay Sirens fairytale inaugural season comes to an end after falling 2-1 in their first playoff game. https://www.ksbw.com/article/sirens-fall-2-1-after-making-playoffs-in-inaugural-season/71820585
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, animal experts are offering advice to help pet owners keep their pets safe during fireworks. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruz-county-animal-shelter-shares-fourth-of-july-pet-safety-tips/71818748
Monterey has completed the installation of a patriotic crosswalk to honor the nation's 250th anniversary. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-completes-patriotic-crosswalk-fourth-of-july/71812096
Kelsey Pfendler, a 32-year-old solo rower, is nearing the end of her more than 2,400-mile journey from Monterey to Hawaii and is on pace to break the overall record for the route. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/kelsey-pfendler-california-to-hawaii-rowing-record/71809399
Becky G stopped by Salinas City Hall Wednesday, where Mayor Dennis Donohue gave her the city’s official Salad Bowl honor. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/becky-g-salinas-city-hall-salad-bowl-honor/71812249