Monterey County Names Housing and Community Development Department Interim Director; Fills Key Positions in Department

Monterey County has selected Mike Novo, former Monterey County Planning Director, to be Interim Director of the Housing and Community Development. Mike will lead the newly-formed department as the county recruits for a permanent director, replacing outgoing Director Carl Holm who is retiring from the County on Saturday, January 23 after almost 20 years of service. Novo is a familiar face around the county having retired as Monterey County Planning Director in 2016 and later returned in a part-time role to process some major land use projects and act as Zoning Administrator. Novo’s first day as Interim Director is expected to be Tuesday, January 26 as the County Board of Supervisors needs to approve this action. In addition to Interim Director, two key positions have been filled in Monterey County’s newly formed Housing and Community Development Department. Erik Lundquist has been named Chief of Planning. Lundquist has a degree in Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Master’s in Public Administration from University of San Francisco. He is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). He most recently worked at Hogan Land Services in Santa Cruz County but has had previous government experience with the City of Calistoga, Counties of Lake and San Luis Obispo. Lundquist will start work on February 1, 2021. Josh Bowling has been named Chief of Building Services. Bowling is a 15-year veteran with the county. He started in 2005 as a land use technician, working his way through the ranks as a Building Inspector, Code Compliance Manager, Building Services Manager and Interim Building Official. Bowling began his new duties January 16, 2021.

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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 t...

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 Jos...

King City Man Arrested on January 6 for Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping

According to King City Police Department, on December 30, 2024 a 17-year-old minor female victim reported that she had attended a party on the 100 Block of Bedford Circle on December 24, 2024. During the party, the suspect provided her with alcohol. He then pulled the victim into a bedroom, forcibly removed her clothing and had sexual intercourse with her against her will. This case was investigated by the King City Police Department Investigations Unit which resulted in the apprehension and arrest on January 6, 2025 of the suspect identified as 21-year-old Jesus Oseguera Briseno of King City. Briseno was also booked into the Monterey County Jail charged with Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (844) 844-3382; Sergeant Josh Partida (831) 385-4848 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely ano...

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