Monterey County, Moss Landing

Monterey County declares state of emergency over California battery plant fire; questions remain
The fire at a Northern California lithium battery storage facility prompted a state of emergency in Monterey County and a special meeting Tuesday on the fire and ongoing response. Wilson Walker reports that while the fire has burned itself out,
Monterey County unanimously approves state of emergency for Moss Landing fire
Monterey County supervisors hold a special meeting to address the Moss Landing battery plant fire and consider declaring a state of emergency.
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire ‘wake-up call’
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.
Monterey County supervisors discuss Moss Landing battery plant fire
Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
Sprinkler Failed in Monterey County, CA, Battery Storage Plant
Monterey's North County Fire Protection District Chief Joel Mendonza said the failure allowed the flames to spread inside the building.
Vistra battery plant in Monterey County catches fire, forces evacuations
The plant, described as the largest of its kind in the world, caught fire Thursday afternoon. County officials have ordered the evacuations of hundreds of residents.
Hwy 1 reopens near Moss Landing after battery plant fire
U.S. Highway 1 near Moss Landing fully reopened at 5 p.m. Sunday following a closure due to a fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities this week, according to Monterey County.
Officials waiting for Moss Landing Power Plant fire to burn out
One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A fire ignited January 16 inside the Moss Landing Power Plant where thousands of lithium batteries store power from renewable energy.
‘Know Your Rights’: Salinas, Monterey County officials show united front for immigrants
Officials and stakeholders from agriculture, hospitality, education and more in Monterey County make appeal to "Know Your ...
Breaking: Teague Fire reported in Monterey County on Jan. 20
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:41 p.m. in Monterey County. Teague Fire has been burning on private land. At this time ...
Wrongful death lawsuits filed 2 years after mass shooting in Monterey Park
Family members of four victims killed in the Monterey Park mass shooting two years ago, as well as one survivor, have filed ...
SPCA investigates man allegedly posing as veterinarian for animal cruelty in Monterey County
An animal welfare group in Monterey County said a man impersonated a veterinarian in Prunedale and Salinas and is suspected ...
Freeze warning for Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio and Monterey County for Monday, according to the NWS
On Sunday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS San Francisco CA issued a freeze warning valid for Monday between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Former Monterey County teacher sentenced for sexual assault of minors
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office says that a former Monterey County high school teacher was sentenced for ...
As Allentown debates ‘welcoming city’ designation, Lehigh, Northampton fight ‘sanctuary county’ label
Lehigh and Northampton county officials dispute claims they are “sanctuary counties,” saying they fully cooperate with state ...
Monterey Co. power plant still smoking, officials say air quality not a risk to residents
A fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities continued smoking Saturday in Moss Landing but Monterey ...