Fort Ord

Many veterans who once lived at Fort Ord now suffer from cancer and other diseases. Martha Mendoza was one of three Associated Press journalists who revealed that exposure to toxic chemicals — including in the base’s drinking water — could be the cause of their sicknesses. And Fort Ord may not be alone.

The global commercial drone market is valued at $1.6 billion and growing quickly.Communities around the world, including the Monterey Bay area, are trying…

It’s been nearly 25 years since Fort Ord closed and the removal of all the blighted buildings may soon be within sight. Another swath of old Army…

On the central coast, there are more homeless veterans than housing to serve them. The Veterans Transition Center wants to change that.Iraq War Veteran…

Since the day Fort Ord closed there’s been talk of opening a museum to commemorate the near 80 years it served as a training ground for Army soldiers.…

The smoke plume over the Monterey Bay Thursday came from two controlled burns on the former Fort Ord. The burns are part of the ongoing cleanup of the old…

A new health clinic opening on the former Fort Ord will serve both active duty military and veterans. It’s an early effort by the Department of Defense…

The Pentagon is pushing Congress to shut down more military bases. The objective is to save money, just as it was 20 years ago when Fort Ord closed. Many…

A new campground is coming to a former Fort Ord firing range. The California Coastal Commission approved a permit for California State Parks to build the…

Since the day it opened last year, the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery has been a cemetery that lacked in-ground burials. Right now, it only has space for…