Congressman Panetta Announces $53 million in Federal Funding for Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

SALINAS, CA – On Friday, October 30 Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a $52.94 million grant to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). MBARI will receive the funds through the National Science Foundation, which will be used to create a fleet of robotic ocean-monitoring floats to monitor ocean health around the globe. “The health of our oceans has a direct impact on both the culture and economic health of our home on the Central Coast,” said Congressman Panetta. “These federal funds will allow MBARI scientists to better understand and observe our oceans, which will improve our response to the climate crisis and the challenges it presents to marine life, ecosystems, and our economy. This federal grant is a victory for coastal communities like ours and I look forward to the good work being done as a result of this grant.” “MBARI has long been committed to developing new tools to explore and protect our ocean, both here in Monterey Bay and far beyond,” said Chris Scholin, MBARI President and CEO. “Now, thanks to support from the National Science Foundation, the GO-BGC array of autonomous floats will provide critical information about ocean health, in near real-time, for use by researchers, educators, and policymakers around the world. This innovative biogeochemical sensing technology, developed at MBARI, is transforming our ability to understand and predict how the global ocean is being impacted by climate change.” Since 1987, MBARI has served as a leading an oceanographic research center based in Moss Landing where its scientists and engineers develop new tools and methods to improve our understanding of the ocean. MBARI’s over 200 staff members play critical role in maintaining the Central Coast’s status as a center for innovative marine research and technology. MBARI will apply this federal grant to its Global Ocean Biogeochemistry Array (GO-BGC Array) project. Its fleet of robotic floats will collect observations of ocean health and make its data freely available in real time for researches, educators, and policymakers. Such data can be used to improve fishery and climate change models as well as monitor the climate crisis and ocean acidification.

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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

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Unit

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