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Monterey County, CA · Daily edition

Monterey County news for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3 stories from Monterey County, in about three minutes.

Crime · Monterey County

Shooting Kills 2, Injures 2 Near Moss Landing Early Monday

Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting early Monday morning along Jetty Road in Moss Landing, an unincorporated community in Monterey County. The incident occurred just after midnight, with deputies confirming multiple fatalities and casualties at the scene. Two victims died on site, while two others were transported to local hospitals; one had non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach as the investigation continued, stating there was no active threat to the community.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety

Beach Hazards Statement Nov. 2-3 for Monterey Bay, Big Sur and San Francisco County

The National Weather Service in San Francisco issued a beach hazards statement Saturday at 5:58 p.m. covering Northern Monterey Bay, Big Sur, and San Francisco County, valid Monday at 5 a.m. through Tuesday at 8 p.m. The advisory warns of hazardous surf conditions and potential road closures along coastal areas. Residents are urged to stay off jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure, and to remain out of the water.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗

Community brief · King City, CA

King City Blood Drive Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

King City High School will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bloodmobile, 720 Broadway in King City. The event is organized in partnership with Vitalant. Donors who give blood between Nov. 1 and Nov. 22 will receive a Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt while supplies last and be entered into a drawing for one of three $10,000 gift cards.

Source: King City Rustler Read the full story ↗