A 2 vehicle accident happened on Monday morning, March 21 sometime between 7 am and 8 am on Highway 101 Northbound south of Salinas at Hartnell Road involving a big rig and a sedan. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the big rig truck cut off the sedan after making an illegal U-turn. The sedan rear-ended the truck and was lodged under the trailer. There were 4 people in the sedan that included 3 children. All 3 children were transported to a hospital in the Bay Area by helicopter, while the driver was taken to a hospital in Salinas. No information has been provided regarding their conditions. Caltrans reported that the right slow lane and the left turn lane to Hartnell Road were shutdown for an extended period of time as crews worked to clear up debris from the crash. The wreck is still under investigation.
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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