A truck with a trailer overturned striking a power pole on Highway 101 Southbound off of Camphora Gloria Road in Soledad at 2:26 pm on Monday, July 26. The CHP reports that the power pole and some power wires fell as a result of the accident. PG&E work crews arrived on the scene within 30 minutes to assess the situation and repair the damage. 593 customers experienced power outages because of the crash and electricity was fully restored to all of the affected customers by 6:30 pm later that evening. No one was injured. (Photo courtesy of Ruby Perez)
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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