Pacific Grove is known as ‘Butterfly Town USA’ for its role as an overwintering spot. As the insect’s population plummets, residents are coming to its rescue In the tiny seaside village of Pacific ...

Ellwood Cooper Most folks know of the area called Ellwood. It’s used in conversation and directions, it even shows up on maps, but do you know why is it ...

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History announced an ambitious slate of exhibits and public programs for the first half of 2026, ranging from fine art ...

Start the year strong by launching a job search with Monterey County Works. Upcoming events include multiple employer job ...

The Pacific Grove City Council will be reviewing drone regulations at its meeting on Wednesday. The proposed ordinance ...

The Pacific Grove City Council will meet Wednesday, for a regular meeting that includes discussion of a proposed drone ...

A hand-constructed walkway winds to the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach. Monarchs have used this eucalyptus grove for decades, making it California’s only state monarch ...

One of California’s most iconic animals is in trouble. A preliminary tally of monarch butterflies that spend the winter along ...

California's wildlife conservation societies are urging people to come forward to help save these iconic pollinator species.

Surfers and swimmers were back in the water off Pacific Grove, Ca., less than a week after the presumed fatal shark attack on ...

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading the way. The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals.

While I suspect the majority of people here in Texas have seen a monarch butterfly, most probably don’t know that they make one of the most amazing migrations on the planet. Monarchs, known for their ...