PASO ROBLES, CA – On Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) students will be conducting a training exercise in the downtown area. The exercise is part of a communications class to teach students how to use a portable radio and emergency communications plan. CERT members will be identified by bright green vests and will be seen in the downtown park, City Hall parking lot, and in front of the Public Safety Center conducting their emergency response radio training. Community members interested in emergency preparedness training can go to the Northern SLO County CERT website at https://northslocountycert.org. Upcoming classes will use a hybrid approach of virtual and small group training to ensure a healthy environment.
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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