Monterey County Sheriff's Office

Amber Alert Issued for Teen and Father After Dead Infant Found in Monterey County

September 8, 2026

The alert was issued Sunday for Diana Galvez Ortega and her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, authorities said

Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega and her 38-year-old father, Sergio Galvez Perez, following the discovery of a dead infant in northern…

Timber Fire Forces Big Sur Evacuations and Highway 1 Closures

August 12, 2026

A wildfire named the Timber Fire has forced evacuations across California’s Big Sur coast, closing Highway 1 and threatening popular tourist destinations. Cal Fire reports the … Read more

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