The annual spring tour for the San Antonio Valley Historical
Association is planned for Saturday, April 28 with a chance for
the public to learn about the Avila School near the Indians area of the Los
Padres National Forest. 94-year-old Frank Knofler of San Jose is scheduled to
be the featured speaker on the tour. Knofler lived in the area in 1932 and 1933
when his mother who taught at the Avila School along the San Antonio River.
Knofler will share his memories of that time in the area which is north of
Fort Hunter Liggett. Reservations are required for the tour by calling
President Dennis Palm at 805-423-2845 or replying to SAVHA4@gmail.com by Monday, April 23.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
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