Fort Hunter Liggett Welcomes New Commander on June 30

FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. – A Change of Command ceremony was conducted on Wednesday, June 30 at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett’s historic Hacienda lower field. New garrison commander, Col. Lisa M. Lamb, hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lamb and her family were previously stationed in Stuttgart, Germany where she was Director, Secretary of the Joint Staff at U.S. Africa Command. The installation bids farewell to Col. Charles R. Bell, Jr., who held the post since June of 2019. His next assignment is as Chief of Staff, 76th Operational Response Command in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lamb’s key assignments include: The Pentagon, as Headquarters Department of the Army, Force Integration Officer; 311th Signal Command, Honolulu, Hawaii, as the G37 Branch Chief; United States Forces Afghanistan as the Strategic Movements Branch Chief; 196th Support Battalion, Honolulu, Hawaii as the Battalion Executive Officer; 9th Mission Support Command, Honolulu, Hawaii as the HQ Commandant, G4 Plans Officer and Deputy G4; the University of Michigan, as an Assistant Professor of Military Science for the Army ROTC detachment, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and the 80th Training Division, G4 Plans and Operations Officer, Richmond, Virginia. Lamb began her military career by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a Supply Specialist. Following her 4 year Air Force enlistment, Lamb attended Christopher Newport University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and an Army ROTC commission as a Second Lieutenant. In addition to her undergraduate degree, Lamb is a graduate of the Quartermaster Officer Basic Course, the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course (CLC3), Combined Arms Services Staff School (CAS3), Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Advanced Joint Professional Military Education (AJPME), the Army Force Management Functional Area Qualification Course, the Reserve Component National Security Course, and the United States Army War College. Lisa has also earned three graduate degrees: a Master of Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University; a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan; and most recently, a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Colonel Lamb’s awards and decorations include: the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Campaign Medals and the Army Staff Badge. Col. Lamb is married to Colonel (retired) Patrick A. Lamb, who works as a contractor for the Soldier for Life/Transition Assistance Program as the Financial Counselor, Team Inverness; and she has 4 daughters.

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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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