13- and 15-year-old boys ID'd as 2 killed in shooting at state beach in Monterey County, California
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM · 1 min read
A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy from Salinas have been identified as the two people who were killed in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office says.