MONTEREY COUNTY – A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along US 101 near King City is continuing, while the northbound US 101 First Street off ramp will close from Wednesday, September 23, until October 20, 2020. Temporary detours will be made available. Northbound motorists on Highway 101 will be directed off at the northbound Wild Horse Road exit in order to access First Street via northbound Mesa Verde Rd. Electronic message signs will be activated to inform the public about this closure. Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes. The northbound US 101 Wild Horse Road on and off ramps are fully open. The southbound US 101 Wild Horse Road on and off ramps are closed until the end of October. This roadwork is necessary for the safety of travelers and to protect adjacent properties.
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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