Good morning, Salinas.

The Plaskett and Timber fires in Big Sur have forced a closure of Highway 1, impacting local business operations.

Fire crews are actively managing the incident as affected owners adjust plans for alternate routes — travelers may experience delays.

The Seaside Artists tour enters its 19th year — running across town from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday to showcase local art.

The 'Forever Grateful' exhibition honors the Grateful Dead by featuring unique memorabilia and the famous school bus (Furthur) in a local gallery.

The event offers a rare look at the band’s psychedelic legacy.

Dozens of sea lions washed ashore along Monterey Bay yesterday after toxic algae exposure led to domoic acid poisoning, and rescue teams received hundreds of calls from local residents.

Officials advised beachgoers to remain at least 150 ft away (using zoom for photos) when reporting distressed animals.

Californians are invited to help scientists count native wildlife and protect biodiversity during California Biodiversity Day events that run from today through Sept.

13. Participants can download the iNaturalist app to snap photos and report sightings, including monarch butterflies, for ongoing conservation research.

A baby turkey vulture rescued from Big Sur wildfires is recovering at SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center after a state parks ranger found it near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Specialists say the underweight bird (780 grams) is receiving care while 14 displaced pets are sheltered.

Local growers are testing new tech at a demo near San Juan Bautista as drones & automated harvesters work to improve crop care; in addition, voters will decide in November on a one-time 5% tax on billionaires aimed at funding healthcare.

The Condors surged late to beat Rancho San Juan while North County and Alisal earned their first wins of the season + local high school football showcased strong community talent.

The Monterey Herald released its top five boys and girls water polo rankings with Salinas on the bubble — Soquel ranked first for both, followed by Stevenson, Aptos and others, highlighting a competitive local sports scene.