Round Two - Grant Applications Now Available for Monterey County Fish & Game Funds

The Monterey County Fish and Game Advisory Commission is now soliciting Second Round grant applications for the 2021-22 Propagation Fund Grant Program. Projects funded by the Propagation Grant Fund Program are intended to benefit citizens of Monterey County, specifically the protection, preservation, enhancement and education of the fish and wildlife resources. Special emphasis is placed on youth education of the fish and wildlife resources, habitat conservation and outdoor activities. General Information: • Applications will be available on December 17, 2021. • Applications are due Friday, January 14, 2022 by 5:00 P.M. • The Commission generally funds projects in the range of $2,500 - $5,000, depending on the type of project or program proposed, the number of proposals received and the amount of available funds to award. • The Commission considers and determines funding requests, and their recommendation is then brought forth to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. • Once the Board of Supervisors approves the funding requests, the Public Works, Facilitiesand Parks Department Finance Division will then distribute the grant payments. As noted in the application requirements, the applicant shall provide adequate cost details to allow the Fish and Game Advisory Commissioners to ful1y understand the proposed project and how it meets the project criteria under Section 13103 of the State of California Fish and Game Code. Applications and any other communications shall be submitted to the Monterey County Fish and Game Advisory Commission, c/o Rita Hickman, Monterey County Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901-4527 on or before Friday, January 14, 2022, by 5:00 P.M. For more information, please contact the Fish and Game Advisory Commission staff at Monterey County Parks: (831) 755-4895.

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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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