Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves prompt beach hazard warning
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement for Friday, asking beach-goers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions. Large …
Response team frees humpback whale from heavily entangled crab fishing gear
A marine response team has freed a humpback whale in Monterey Bay that was so tangled in crab fishing gear that it could not move, …
Coast Guard rescues two from sinking 92-foot vessel near Monterey Bay
Crews with the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people from a sinking vessel about nine miles south of Monterey Bay, Coast Guard officials announced Thursday. …
Monterey cruise ships cause ongoing concerns, public meeting scheduled
Officials with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary will take questions from the public Monday evening about the effects of cruise ships on marine life …
Sewage swamps Monterey Bay beaches
As many as 4.9 million gallons of sewage spilled into Monterey Bay before it was stopped early Saturday morning and numerous beaches are now closed.
Trump advances plan to strip marine protections
Eleven national marine sanctuaries and monuments — from Monterey Bay to New England to the South Pacific — could lose protections.
High surf alert in effect until 2 p.m. Sunday
A high-surf advisory is in effect for all of the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area coastlines.
Hazardous rain, winds arriving to Bay Area
A fast-moving storm system has prompted officials with the National Weather Service to issue a hazardous weather outlook for the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area.
Scorching heat to visit Bay Area
A heat advisory has been issued for Sunday and Monday in the San Francisco Bay Area as western winds keep cool ocean air out to sea.
Plastic pellets deadly to wildlife washing ashore
Plastic “nurdles” washing up near Monterey Bay raising serious concerns for the safety of fish and birds.
Olympian, Kenyan win Big Sur half marathon
An Olympian and a Kenyan were the first place finishers today in the women’s and men’s divisions of the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay.
Rare NorCal sighting of pufferfish
Two pufferfish may have been spotted on a Monterey Bay beach, far north of their usual range of habitat.
Lightning storm poses wildfire risk
Dry thunderstorms moving through the Bay Area through Friday morning could increase the risk for wildfires.
Thunderstorms expected across Bay Area
Forecasters are predicting thunderstorms for the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay areas Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.
Beach cleanup nets nearly a ton of trash
Nearly 2,000 pounds of trash was collected along beaches surrounding Monterey Bay during a post-Fourth of July cleanup event on Sunday, according to a marine …
Inland heat returns for Bay Area
Weather officials are reminding people to avoid leaving kids or animals in a vehicle during hot weather.
Ton of trash cleared from beaches
Volunteers removed more than one and a half tons of garbage from around Monterey Bay.
Warning sounds over dangerous beaches
The National Weather Service Thursday morning issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Brewing storm poised to batter Bay Area
The Bay Area can expect heavy rain and strong winds that could uproot trees, down power lines and cause flooding.