October 18, 2021 Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal to leave office Departure follows rare censure by county supervisors for misusing public money
July 8, 2021 Bernal Supporter Hired to Probe Case Connected to Bernal Incident involves Monterey County Sheriff’s brother
June 29, 2021 Domestic Violence Protocols Not Always Followed In case tied to county sheriff, Carmel police looked the other way
May 25, 2021 Monterey County sheriff rebuked for ignoring spending laws Supervisors censure Stephen Bernal
December 12, 2020 State agency to investigate Monterey County Counsel’s Office and Sheriff’s Department
November 13, 2020 Monterey County sheriff accused of serial affairs with subordinates Allegations appear in complaint to state FPPC
May 1, 2020 The Cop Who Bent All The Rules Monterey County narcotics detective who 'made cases' left a legacy of sketchy warrants, leaving suspects in the wind