Four men and one woman have been arrested after an alleged strong-arm robbery in downtown Monterey Monday.The victim told Monterey police that a woman stole $50 from him while four men punched him ...

First Night is known for its family friendly setting, being alcohol-free and having an array of performances in dance and music. It’s a chance to highlight different cultures and expose yourself to ...

Erin Tucker and others chant during a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside a Panetta Institute Lecture on the Israel-Hamas war at the Monterey Conference on Monday. (David Royal/ Monterey Herald ...

With the countdown to 2025 less than 24 hours away, businesses in Downtown Monterey are rushing to prepare for a slew of New Year's Eve celebrations. One of the main attractions will be First Night ...

Thirty-two years ago Jerry Rice was still catching touchdown passes for the 49ers, Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States and along the Central Coast, First Night Monterey was about ...

Named the first Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Hotel in Monterey County, the Portola Hotel and Spa in downtown Monterey is being recognized for making “meaningful, measurable efforts to protect” ...

Colorful lanterns, dragon dancers, the smell of barbecue grilling and live music filled the air, as thousands took over Garvey Avenue in downtown Monterey Park for the first day of the Lunar New Year ...

MONTEREY – Blood, sweat and tears aren’t the only things runners leave behind during a marathon. Water cups, energy bar wrappers and excess clothing become part of the course as well. Organizers of ...

Downtown Monterey Park is hosting its annual Lunar New Year Festival next weekend, Jan. 27 and 28, and Fonda Quan hopes to attend. “Being able to come back, and have that event again this year… shows ...

Plenty of people say the Summer of Love changed their lives. But very few can prove it with as much time-machine show-and-tell as Larry Chavez. He runs a small shop that defies its size with an ...

The City of Monterey Park is coming together to celebrate the Lunar New Year, over a year after a tragic shooting claimed 11 lives at the festival in 2023. The celebrations are taking place at ...