The Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo in Monterey Presidio was founded by Franciscan Father Saint Junipero Serra as the chapel of Mission San Carlos Borromeo on June 3rd, 1770 near the native village of Tamo.
From: Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay Areas
The destruction of the San Clemente Dam, which had blocked the river since 1921, remains the largest dam removal project in California history. The river is becoming wilder, and struggling fish populations are rebounding. So far this year, 123 Steelhead Trout have traveled upriver.
At the Carmel River other species, such as lampreys, an eel-like fish, are coming back, and tributaries are showing more wildlife.
Photo by
Vern Fisher
