Monterey County Residents Still Have Time to Sign up for Affordable Broadband Service and Receive Maximum Benefits

Monterey County sign up rates idling despite significant pandemic impacts As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives, internet connectivity is more critical than ever to access essential services including education and healthcare. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a national program which launched earlier this year, provides eligible households with up to $50 per month discounted from their internet service and sign-ups are still being accepted. But only a small number of Monterey County residents have signed up for this emergency support: 8,121, despite the fact that so many in our community continue to struggle with the economic impacts of COVID-19. All residents are encouraged to see if they qualify for this assistance. If you qualify and enroll, you can get this discount automatically taken off your monthly bill. While this program will continue in 2022, this level of support won’t be offered next year. “Having affordable internet service is critical to closing the digital divide in California,” says Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo. “We hope that every eligible Monterey County resident signs up for this program that will significantly lower the cost for internet service in each household.” You are eligible for broadband benefits if someone in your household: • Gets Medi-Cal • Gets EBT (CalFresh or CalWORKS) benefits • Lost a job or was furloughed o And your income is below $99,000 if filing taxes individually or $198,000 if filing jointly • Gets lunch through the free, reduced-price school lunch program this year/last year • Got a Pell Grant this year • Qualifies for Lifeline phone benefits • Qualifies for an internet provider’s existing low-income (or COVID-19) broadband program • Has an income of less than $12,880 for a family of 1 and up to $44,660 for a family of 8. In 2022, this broadband support program will continue but qualifications will change and subsidies will be slightly reduced. Those who have signed up by December 31, 2021 will continue to receive the maximum benefits until March 1, 2022 when this program transitions to the new long-term Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Find out if you qualify and get the most benefits you can from this program. www.getemergencybroadband.org.

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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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