Infant’s Death Under Investigation in Monterey County | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

A baby’s body was found early Saturday in unincorporated Monterey County, sparking an urgent investigation by sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and paramedics. The discovery came on the same day human remains were found near Salinas—but officials confirm the cases are being treated as separate and unrelated. Authorities are still piecing together the tragic circumstances, with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office leading the probe after a county employee reported the find around 10 AM on Old Stage Road. Both investigations remain active as families and communities grapple with the…