Monterey

A tragic crash occurred during Monterey Car Week on Sunday, just after 5 p.m., when a silver BMW coupe convertible crashed into a tree in Monterey. The incident is linked to an East Bay man who is facing charges. Central Coast law enforcement officers were actively monitoring the area.

Erica Fox, 55, died after a single shark bite broke her pelvis and severed a major artery, leading to drowning. Her body was found on a California beach in December following an ocean swim at Lovers Point near Monterey.

A Monterey man lied to protect his girlfriend after she stabbed him multiple times, causing severe injuries requiring hospitalization. His fabricated story to shield her led to his arrest for attempted murder.

Climate change may reduce grape cultivation suitability in California's historic wine regions like Napa and Sonoma, while areas such as Mendocino and Monterey counties could become new wine production hubs due to improved climatic conditions. A study in Frontiers in Climate highlights adaptation strategies like shifting grape varieties or harvest times to address climate impacts.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon rafting guide, became the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific, breaking both women's and men's records for the route. She completed the 2,400-mile journey in just under 44 days, arriving in Hawaii from California.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river rafting guide, completed a record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii in under 44 days, surpassing both previous women’s and men’s speed records for the 2,400-mile journey. She launched from Monterey in May and broke the Ocean Rowing Society International and Guinness World Records, which previously listed 86 days for women and 52 days for men.