Monterey County
Coverage of Monterey County in the Nexus archive.
- Covina City Council to vote on battery energy storage project amid backlash from community
The Covina City Council is set to vote on a 110-megawatt battery energy storage project proposed by RWE Americas, which has faced community backlash due to concerns over safety, transparency, and potential fires linked to lithium-ion batteries. The project, intended to stabilize the energy grid and generate economic benefits, was previously rejected by the city's planning commission after public opposition.
- How California can ensure wine labeled ‘American’ uses exclusively American grapes
California wine grape grower Jason Smith advocates for Assembly Bill 1585 to close a loophole allowing wines labeled 'American' to contain up to 25% imported wine. His family's 51-year business is closing due to unharvested California grapes and competition from cheaper imported bulk wine.
- Video gamer sentenced for trying to kill California woman he met online
Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef, a 26-year-old video gamer from North Vancouver, was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to kill a California woman he met online and her boyfriend. The sentencing occurred in Monterey County, California.
- Hazardous beach conditions persist in Bay Area
The National Weather Service warns about hazardous beach conditions in the Bay Area due to a long-period southerly swell causing sneaker waves and strong rip currents. South- and southwest-facing beaches from North Bay to Monterey County are at greatest risk, with forecasters advising against entering jetties and piers.
- Thief stole more than $50K in copper wire from local farms: sheriff
A suspect admitted to stealing over $50,000 in copper wire from multiple agricultural properties in Monterey County and is linked to similar thefts in surrounding counties. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspect's involvement in the crimes.
- Monterey County Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of Two Minors
Edy Antonio, Jr. was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice two minors to engage in sexual activity. The sentencing occurred in San Jose.
- Dashcam video shows Corvette crash head-on with tour bus full of passengers
A speeding Corvette driver crashed head-on into a tour bus carrying 48 passengers in Monterey County on May 16. The driver faces DUI charges, and the California Highway Patrol released dashcam footage of the incident.