A brush fire flared up in the Salinas River Bed off of Highway 101 and Jolon Road near King City at 4:10 pm on Sunday, June 27. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the fire has burned 25 acres and is 50% contained as of 10:45 pm on Sunday night and Fire crews have stopped forward progress on the fire burning close to King City. No structures are being threatened. The blaze caused traffic delays on Highway 101 in both directions as of 7 pm Sunday evening. The Gonzales Fire Department, the Greenfield Fire Department, the South Monterey County Fire Protection District, the Camp Roberts Fire Department and the Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department have all assisted CAL FIRE with this blaze. More updated information will be provided once it becomes available.
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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