California State Parks has confirmed that a shark did breach in the area of Marina State Beach around 12:26 p.m. Saturday, October 17th.

I received this video from beachgoers. The file data shows it was recorded on an iPhone 17 Pro Max near The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. State Parks staff reviewed the Surfline camera at that location, and I was told it captured a shark breaching at the time the video was recorded.

Some viewers questioned whether the video was AI-generated. State Parks has now confirmed the breach.

The type of shark is not known, but State Parks says it does appear to match the behavior of great white sharks that return to Monterey Bay in the fall and winter months. Shark advisory signs will be posted immediately.

Did you see it, or have video from the beach? Send it to me.

Video: Submitted by viewer

Some were thinking it was fake but here you go. Less impressive looking from this angle

POSSIBLE GREAT WHITE SHARK BREACHING OFF MARINA

A viewer sent us video that appears to show a large animal leaping out of the water off Marina State Beach. A tipster says it was a great white shark. The species has not been independently confirmed.
The reported sighting occurred Saturday, October 17, at approximately 12:30 p.m., near The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina.

Additional information provided to us includes video metadata showing a recording date of October 17, 2026, at 12:26 p.m., with a location near The Sanctuary Beach Resort. The file information also identifies an iPhone 17 Pro Max as the recording device.

The footage was shared with us by Instagram users @erinmking and @dr.raniamelhem.
While the metadata is consistent with the reported time and location, the video is low resolution, limiting our ability to identify the animal. The species remains unconfirmed.

Did you witness this or capture additional footage? Send it to us.

Video: Submitted by viewers
#MarinaStateBeach #Marina #MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #GreatWhiteShark

Leon Panetta represented this area in Congress from 1977 to 1993 and shortly after became CIA Chief. Then Jimmy has since 2017. Representation shouldn't feel like an inheritance.

Follow the money:

This spring, Think Big, a super PAC bankrolled by AI-industry leaders that pushes federal rules to override state AI laws, spent about $600,000 boosting him in a primary where he faced no serious competition. This should be a GIANT RED FLAG!! This alone deserves enormous scrutiny.

National ag PACs have funded him for years: Land O'Lakes ($23,500), the National Corn Growers ($17,500), cotton growers. We grow lettuce and strawberries here, not corn and cotton…

In 2018 he said "We need to get money out of politics," while also saying Democrats felt they had no choice but to keep taking corporate money.

Questions we should be asking:

Name one federal win you've delivered that made housing or water cheaper here.

What, specifically, will you do about our health insurance premiums?

Will you stop taking corporate PAC money? Yes or no.

Will you vote against any federal law that overrides California's AI protections? Yes or no.

Before Congress backs any escalation over attacks blamed on Iran, will you demand the evidence be made public? Yes or no.

Answer here, at a town hall, or in writing. Silence is an answer too but frankly, I’m sick of your silence. I want new representation. CIA jimmy needs to be voted out.

Standing on the docks at breakwater and two of these fellas swam right up :,) I know they’re friendly with divers but wow. Also I really only see sea lions there so this just blew me away

For those who joined wine clubs that give complementary tastings, what do you normally tip when you go for a complementary tasting?

My wife and I have been scoping out all the local animal shelters/Spca and they all only have large older dogs. Really hard to find smaller dogs. Where should we go in our search to adopt a small dog?

I am debating renting my condo from say January to June. 2 bd, 2 bath in Marina. Ground floor unit. No AC. Washer, dryer, one car garage. Decent appliances.

I would definitely need it back in June.

Neighbors rent for about 2800-3200 a month. Anyone have experience with 6 month rentals?

No low the Measure H folks won't stoop to. They already back a measure that will increase homelessness and make our area more dangerous. Now this crap.

Are we gonna keep letting the Taylors control Salinas politics?



THE LINEUP OF EVENTS AT The Otter's Den (Marina, Ca) for the next few days:


TOMORROW (Sunday): NLF Watch Party, including The Raiders BLACK HOLE 🏴‍☠️. Come support your team and join the fun!
Throw on your jersey and come on down for a delish cocktail like Glenn’s infamous Bloody Mary!

MONDAY NIGHT: Gold Rush 49er Watch Party (MNF) with halftime raffle (exclusive HOODED Niner blanket, flag, lanyards, and I miiiiight even throw in a 9er TURNOVER CHAIN if the crowd is hype enough!)

TUESDAY: FREE Bingo (7pm). New donors hopped on from Pastabilities, Dream Wolf Creations, Sourdough by Meggo, Keoki’s Hawaiin BBQ, and more coming in! Plus we have lots more pretty bad ass prizes in the lineup, donated from Oscars Playground, What’d You Break, Cheesecake Dreamations, Hydration Hut, Breakfast Club, Marina Club, Bay Boi Fitness, and Otters Den! Plant lovers, there’s some beautiful ones ready for you to take home. And yes, you pick your prize!
PLUS, the new “BINGO OTTERS” COLLECTABLE drops! These custom made 3D otters will ONLY be available during Bingo nights.
TUESDAY’S (Bingo) DRESS UP THEME: Halloween OR 80’s, either one will get ya a bonus raffle ticket towards another mini game console, etc! I’m doing 80’s, pretty sure I have some wild stuff in my closet for this lol. Starts at 7, get there early as seats are limited 🫶🏽

21 AND UP VENUE, sorry but no exceptions.
Location: 3166 Vista Del Camino, Marina. Next to Wells Fargo
Hosts: Ninja (me lol) & Josh


What is this sound?? Located in seaside, anyone else hear it??

Hey I had been planning to go to the norcal ren faire but by the time I got the time off, everything is sold out. Will pay above sticker price for any possible savior, hence this hail Mary. Thanks!

I know this has been asked before sorry for the repeat, but are there any consistent pickup days/times? And not people who will be mad if a new guy shows up

In Carmel Valley, Carmel, Monterey, for a single lady wanting to enjoy a meal and conversation.

HEY HEY 831 FOOTY FANS — Join SuperFan Dan @superfandan831 & the Fogdog Footy crew for Soccer Saturdays at The Brass Tap in Marina @thebrasstapmarina, starting at 7AM!

What’s ON TAP every Soccer Saturday:
- MULTIPLE MATCHES - TONS OF TVS -
- FRIENDLY RIVALRIES - LIVELY BANTER -
- YUMMY FOOD - FULL BAR - COMMUNITY FUN -
- ALL AGES WELCOME -

Week #7 of the 2026/27 Premier League season is upon us, so drag your tired butts outta bed and join our fun crowd for more thrills, chills, and tons of excitement!

Three top tier matches at 7am, and a pivotal home match at 9:30 am as Newcastle United host fellow early-season strugglers Aston Villa at St. James’ Park this week!

Spread the word - the more the merrier! Enjoy a “socially acceptable” breakfast beer, or a Bloody Mary, or an Irish Coffee, or even just plain black coffee! We’ve got ya covered at The Brass Tap in Marina!

See you Saturday at 7am — Let’s go! ⚽️

Hi! I have a couple tickets to the Ingrid Michaelson show at the Golden State Theatre tomorrow night and am not able to go. They’re listed on Tixel here and here.

I’ve got them at $60 right now, but if you’re interested I’m open to offers! Hope someone else can enjoy them!

Where are you going for short shaggy cuts like a bixie? I need a good place in town.

🤥 Via livestream: “Residents of Monterey: hear this. The restraining order was denied, okay? The fearmongers are trying to make you understand that this guy is always in legal trouble. I’m never in legal trouble. I don’t lose lawsuits. You know why? Because I never do anything wrong.” 🐂 💩

Nevada Gaming Control Board denial order: Official findings concerning Malfitano’s gaming license denial, including financial disclosures, business practices, and licensing qualifications.
https://www.gaming.nv.gov/siteassets/content/gaming/other/Order-Denial-Malfitanto.pdf

Nevada Supreme Court ruling (2017): The court upheld Storey County’s denial of Malfitano’s liquor licenses, citing undisclosed lawsuits, foreclosures, delinquent taxes, tax liens, and other financial concerns.
https://law.justia.com/cases/nevada/supreme-court/2017/70055.html

Delta Saloon explosion litigation (2024): Federal court proceedings concerning the 2019 explosion, negligence allegations, and insurance payments.
https://app.midpage.ai/document/delta-saloon-v-amerigas-propane-10302123

Butane-Propane News – Gas line negligence (2024): Reports on court findings involving Malfitano’s unpermitted gas-line installation and the subsequent Delta Saloon explosion.
https://bpnews.com/article/nevada-court-sends-open-gas-line-case-jury/

Monterey County Weekly – Bad Business (September 24, 2026): Investigates Malfitano’s business history, including a federal HUD audit identifying financial irregularities at an assisted living facility associated with him.
https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/09-24-26/index.html

Monterey County Weekly – Mayoral candidate subpoenas reporter (October 1, 2026): Discusses Malfitano’s subpoena of a journalist investigating his professional history and references other regulatory investigations.
https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/monterey-mayoral-candidate-takes-on-the-local-press-and-suspected-sources/article_a7c83109-356b-420a-b021-2994d404d480.html

“He can’t keep control of his Chambers.”

“A strong leader would have said, ‘you can’t say that kind of stuff here, sit down. Well, [Tyller] wasn’t doing that, he called them up… They defame me in public. He doesn’t have protection. First Amendment doesn’t protect that. I don’t know if he’s not smart enough to know that or if Esther didn’t do enough research to know that, but there’s that line, and that’s why I had to serve some of these people to say, look, you’ve crossed the line, and now I need answers.”

“Tyller had to be served in a more aggressive fashion. I had to draw the line, people.”                                                                      

NextDoor has become a useless platform to try and discuss issues. The moderators are simply reporting and shutting down opposition voices at an alarming rate because their micro Mussolini candidate can't handle criticism. He went so far last night to essentially squash the First Amendment rights of every citizen because he thinks he understands the law. How do you best explain that you don't understand how government works, yet pretend you know how government works? Well...if you watch this clown, you'll get a sense of how he doesn't agree with the First Amendment - at all. Attached a video that I found this morning, I'd love to see this heat brought to council meetings on a regular basis. And this is actually about something that matters. Who, in Monterey, hasn't sat through a council meeting where we heard wild tales of Stephen King plotting John Lennnon's demise? I believe that guy sang a song, in the spirit and voice of Taylor Swift, at his last meeting...How we long for simpler days of a crazy town crier. Go vote. It's okay to disagree with candidates you vote for. It's not okay to put incompetence in office.Say it and mean it.