Humpback whales spotted chasing ocean’s top predator off the California coast

Whale watchers also got the chance to see a mama sea creature hold a sea lion carcass to help feed her baby, the company said ...
The Monterey County Herald

Influx of pets spur Monterey, Salinas animal shelters to offer adoption specials

SALINAS – There are so many animals waiting for pickup or adoption that two local animal shelters are taking steps to help bring those pets into homes. Last week Hitchcock Road Animal Services issued ...

County of Monterey sees rise in animal abandonment

The County of Monterey announced an uptick in animals abandoned along roadsides.In North Monterey County, Hitchcock Road ...

NOAA backtracks on alleged sea lion decapitation at Central California beach

Federal authorities announced an update in connection with an alleged decapitation of a sea lion at a beach in Monterey ...

Monterey Co.: Bat Tests Positive For Rabies, Pets In Quarantine After Exposure

A bat found last week in the Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for rabies, county officials ...