Hartnell College to Hold Groundbreaking in Castroville on October 22

Hartnell College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction on its new Castroville Education Center at 2 p.m. on Oct. 22. The one-hour event will begin with a program of speakers and conclude with a shovel ceremony for presenters at the project site, located at 10241 Tembladera St., just east of Highway 1 (frontage along Merritt Street). The 13,750-square-foot center will be Hartnell’s third satellite center, scheduled for completion in spring 2022. Construction is underway on a new education center in Soledad and the expansion of its existing center in King City, both scheduled for completion in January. Construction of all three centers, as well as projects underway on Hartnell’s Main Campus in Salinas, is being funded by Measure T, a $167 million bond measure approved in 2016 by voters of the Hartnell Community College District. Among features of the Castroville center: Three classrooms, with interactive technology and flexible seating. Wet and dry science laboratories to support STEM, health care and agriculture training Student Success Center Community Room Scheduled speakers for the groundbreaking ceremony are: · Manuel Osorio, Area 1 trustee, Hartnell Community College District Governing Board · Dr. Raúl Rodríguez, interim superintendent/president · Judge John Phillips, Monterey County District 2 Supervisor Judge John Phillips · Clint Cowden, Hartnell dean of career technical education & workforce development · Joe Pezzini, president & CEO of Ocean Mist Farms · Kari Yeater, superintendent, North Monterey County Unified School District · Crystal Maldonado, student, North Monterey County High School · Alec Manas, field representative for 29th District Assemblymember Mark Stone · Representative (TBD) of the North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce

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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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