Monterey Herald

Maya Cinemas closes after 20 years of business

“It’s disappointing to see another longtime business leave our downtown, and it raises some questions about what’s happening in the area.”

Intentionally set fires light up Salinas, Soledad

As temperatures topped 100 degrees in some parts of the Salinas Valley this week, a series of intentionally set fires have alarmed residents in…

Man, 14-year-old girl sought in death of Baby Angelita found on side of Moss Landing road

Detectives say the man is concealing the 14-year-old, preventing law enforcement from finding her.

Smart watches are the new tool in the war against mental decline

The research is unusual because it captures cognition during daily life rather than relying on a person’s memory or a single office test by usin…

Linda B. Mullally, Travels with the Mullallys: Discovering the Salzburg Lakes

Eighteen hours of planes, trains and buses led us to the idyllic town of St. Gilgen

Seaside Raiders to receive grant from Mayor’s Youth Fund

“We are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate regardless of their families financial circumstances.”

Timber Fire: Evacuation shelter opened in Carmel Valley

The SPCA for Monterey County will also be there to provide a sheltering area and support for evacuees with pets.

Sharing a ‘remix’ for mental health through motorcycles

The Remix Racing’s Motorcycles & Mental Health initiative will bring mental health resources directly to fans at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca…

Melania Trump says courage is ‘based in love’ as she honors women from around the world for bravery

Melania Trump recognized eight women with the International Women of Courage Award.

Nearly 90% of California voters haven’t returned ballots yet: How will that affect races?

Registrars are projecting low turnout for the March 5 primary.

Presidio of Monterey marks a double change in command

Monterey >> Tuesday marked a first for the Presidio of Monterey as both the military installation’s garrison and Defense Language Institute exec…

?Dreamer” picked up by ICE in Monterey Jail won’t be deported

SALINAS >> A 19-year-old immigrant picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Monterey County Jail is not longer facing deport…

MPUSD launches parenting classes to increase academic achievement

SEASIDE >> Vanessa Rodriguez begins her morning class with important school announcements, including one on an upcoming mural at the entrance of…

State grant to fund community policing efforts Salinas Valley

Gonzales >> Four Salinas Valley cities teamed up recently in an effort to improve community policing in the area and it paid off as the state aw…

Monterey history: Discovery of Jazz Age love letters tells tale

Monterey >> The discovery of some long-lost love letters at the Monterey of Museum of Art’s La Mirada estate are behind yet another tale involvi…

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan: As planet warms, Trump sends chill through Marrakech

By Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanDemocracy NowMARRAKECH, Morocco >> The world is reeling from Donald Trump’s election. With each passing day, ne…

George F. Will: In the High Plains, a Republican worth voting for

AURORA, Colo. >> Here on the High Plains, where the deer and the antelope once played, Denver’s suburbs roam toward the Rockies’ front range and…

Peter Hoss, Scam of the Month: The evolution of the scam

Scams have been with us a long time, as long as there have been trusting people and suckers. A trusting person is an essential ingredient to any…