(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that 21-year-old Yvette Florentino of Arroyo Grande has been crowned the 2021 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen. 18-year-old Cassidie Banish of San Miguel was the 1st Runner Up, 23-year-old Megan Moffat of Paso Robles was 2nd Runner Up, and 20-year-old Haley Fredrick of Paso Robles was named Miss Congeniality. Yvette Florentino is attending Cuesta College and her hobbies and interests include painting and horseback riding. She’s part of Woods Humane Society, Portuguese Holy Spirit Society (board member), a regular contributor to Vitalant, and a support assistant for Rise. Her awards and achievements include becoming 2019 Miss Congeniality, creating blankets for P.A.W.S., and becoming a Veterinary Judge for FFA. Five words that describe her are outgoing, hard- working, compassionate, adventurous, and sassy. Her talent was Speed Painting. The 2021 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21 – August 1 and this year they’re celebrating their 75th Anniversary. Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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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