SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Wednesday, January 19 that 38-year-old Elizabeth Gonzalez of Greenfield, was sentenced on January 19 to 6 years in state prison for striking and killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of methamphetamine. On August 28, 2021, at 1:29 a.m., Gonzalez was driving westbound on E. Alisal Street near the intersection of N. Wood Street in central Salinas when she struck and killed 30-year-old pedestrian Domingo Trinidad Rodriguez. Gonzalez waited at the scene for police to arrive. An investigation by the Salinas Police Department determined that she had been driving under the influence of methamphetamine and speeding at the time of the crash. This case was prosecuted by the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office specialized DUI Vertical Prosecution Unit. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California
Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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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