Big Sur Information

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AS OF 3/10/26 — HIGHWAY ONE IS OPEN ALL THE WAY THRU FROM CARMEL TO CAMBRIA. There are a number of areas that have only one lane due to maintenance and/or construction with wait times of up to 15 mins.

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Links for phone users who can’t see the links to the right without scrolling through two years of posts. I’ll start with just a few, but if you have others you wish to see here, let me know.

Big Sur Maps (3) with slide names, locations, etc.: https://bigsurkate.blog/big-sur-interactive-highway-maps-with-slide-names-mile-markers/

Caltrans Interactive Map: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

CHP dispatch: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx

 

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Interactive Highway Map with Mile Markers and slide names is to the right, under “Pages” first one *Big Sur Interactive Maps... if the following link doesn’t work. *Big Sur Interactive Slide Maps will answer any questions you may have about where something is in relation to something else.

MY DIRECT EMAIL IS: kwnovoa(AT)mac(dot)com

 

No Kings Day Big Sur

In case you missed it a few days ago when I posted the MoCo protest place and times, Big Sur is 11-1 at the Pfeiffer Pull out, tomorrow.

No Kings Day tomorrow!

Count down to No Kings 3!!!!!

We are officially on top of the map for the “No Kings” event! Please join us on Saturday, March 28, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at Cambria Drive, along Main Street and the Highway. We will line the streets to defend our communities with signs, props, and costumes.

We will have our new party box amplifier for songs and chants, and we can even plug in guitars. Singing Resistance will be heading us in four songs. Extra signs will be available.

Please sign up for the event here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/905289/ (https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/905289/)

Our past “No Kings” events have seen incredible growth:

  – No Kings 1: 1,200 participants

  – No Kings 2: 2,200 participants

  – No Kings 3: Our goal is 3,200 people!

In the meantime, our weekly schedule of rallies continues. We will use our rally on Friday, March 27 at 3:00 PM as a dress rehearsal for “No Kings.” Please see the graphic below for our full weekly schedule.

Additionally, our “ICE Out Of SLO” Rally and Vigil continues every Sunday at 10:00 AM at the corner of Highway 1 and Kansas Avenue to call attention to ICE abductions at our county jail. You can find the flyer attached and sign up on Mobilize here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/876592/ (https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/876592/)

Also we will be showing up to call for ICE out of SLO County at the Board of Supervisors Meeting April 7. The task force report on making our County ICE free is due to be presented that day. Sign up below or just show up or send in a written comment. We won’t stop until ICE is Out of SLO County!

Below are flyers for upcoming area events.

Tassajara Zen Center

The Tassajara Zen Center posted this to Facebook this morning:

At around 11:30 pm last night, the Tassajara zendo caught fire. No one was hurt, but the zendo burned down completely. Some of the library was also destroyed. Our gratitude to everyone who worked tirelessly to contain the flames, including local firefighters who were on the scene.

We will share more information as it comes in.

Sunday Photos, 3/22/26

This used to be a common sight on Plaskett Ridge Road — poppies, lots of poppies. Today, there are few left due to human disruption. I spread poppy seeds in two areas each fall/winter before a rain, but give them no supplemental water. Next year, I will add a third area. They are filling in nicely, don’t you think? This is my second year. I this new area this year. My first year was just the orchard area. (Last photo) I intend to continue this practice for as long as I can.

No Kings Day, 3/28/26, SLO Co

I am sure there is also one in Cambria and I will try to get info on it and post here. There are probably others. I will post all that I find. Here sCambria, thanks to Wayme: Yes, March 28, in Cambria from 3:00 to 4:30 pm (not 6).

No Kings Day, March 28th, 2026 – MoCo

No Kings 3.0 is coming Saturday, March 28th. We hope you will attend and bring a friend so we can reach 3.5%, the threshold after which every protest movement, across the world, has been successful. (Chenowith, Erica)

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Peaceful Protests around Monterey County:

No Kings MontereyMarch 28th, 2-4PMWindow on the BayTo Attend: Sign up HereWANTED: No Kings Peacekeepers and other volunteers!To volunteer: Sign up HereTo Help Cover Rally Costs: Donate HERESound System, DJ, Water, and a Port-a-PottyNo Kings Monterey will be collecting  items the below for All In Monterey County:Laundry detergent, cleaning products, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, and nonperishable/unexpired food items.
No Kings SalinasMarch 28th, 12-2PMSouth Main Street & Blanco Road
No Kings Big Sur March 28th 11am-1pm Pfeiffer Pullout Highway 1Sign up Here No Kings AromasMarch 28th, 11:30-1PMAromas Town Square at Carpenteria & Blohm, Aromas305 Carpenteria Rd, Aromas, CA 95004Sign Up HereNo Kings Aromas Overpass EventMarch 28th, 9-10:30AMSan Juan Road 101 Overpass in AromasCole Road & San Juan Road, Aromas, CA 95004Sign Up Here No Kings Pajaro ValleyWatsonville City PlazaMarch 28th, 12-2PM358 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076

BTW no need to sign up for any of the protests. I will try to get the protests being held in SLO Co up tomorrow. Blessings and keep up the good fight.

Big Sur Byways Organization

BIG SUR BYWAY ORGANIZATION (BSBO) MEETING

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Participate in Person at: Big Sur Lodge 47225 Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920

Participate via Zoom Meeting Link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/99923286208

Or by phone: +1 669 219 2599 Meeting ID: 999 2328 6208

Public Participation Instructions:

The meeting will be conducted via teleconference using the Zoom program for members of the public, and Committee Members will attend in person unless circumstances prohibit in-person attendance. Members of the public are also welcome to attend in person. The public may observe the Zoom meeting via computer by clicking on the meeting link listed above, or the public may listen via phone by dialing the phone number listed above and then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID Access Code listed above as well. You will be asked for a “Participant ID.” You do not need a Participant ID to join the meeting; press the pound key (#) again, and you will be automatically connected.

Members of the public may wish to comment on a specific agenda item while the matter is being heard.When the Chair calls for public comment on an agenda item, they will then call on speakers and unmute their device one at a time. Public speakers may be broadcast in audio form only. Members of the public who wish to make a general public comment for items not on the day’s agenda may submit their comment via email, preferably limited to 250 words or less, to bsbo@countyofmonterey.gov. Individuals with disabilities who desire to request a reasonable accommodation or modification to observe or participate in the meeting may make such a request by sending an email to support staff at bsbo@countyofmonterey.gov. The request should be made no later than noon two (2) business days prior to the meeting date to provide time for the County to address the request. The Chair may set reasonable rules as needed to conduct the meeting in an orderly manner.

1BIG SUR BYWAY ORGANIZATION (BSBO) MEETING

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

March 18, 2026, MEETING AGENDA

10:00 A.M. – CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

District/Region Representative Attendance

Highlands Resident Mark Grandcolas

Mid Coast Resident Dan Perlstein

Big Sur Proper/Valley Resident Heather Chappellet Lanier

South Coast Resident Sarah Harvey

Resident At Large Martha Diehl, Chair

Caltrans John Olejnik, or Alternative

U.S. Forest Service Chevene Simmons, Parker Erickson,

Jason Field, or Alternative

CA State Parks John Hiles, Mike Dippel, or

Alternative

Big Sur Chamber Rick Aldinger

AGENDA, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS

This is a time set aside for Staff to announce any agenda corrections, deletions, and proposed additions,

which may be acted on by the Big Sur Byways Organization.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The Big Sur Byways Organization (BSBO) will receive public comment on non-agenda items within the

purview of the BSBO. The Chair may limit the length of the individual presentations.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2026 (Attachment 1)

SCHEDULED / OTHER MATTERS

A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair

B. Limekiln Bridge and Quigil Viaduct Permanent Restoration.

C. Bridge Rails (Rocky Creek & Garrapata) The Rocky Creek NOP comment period closes March

15, 2026 with a public review for the Draft EIR expected in October 2026.

D. Coast Highway Management Plan Update

MEMBER COMMENTS, REQUEST, AND REFERRALS (written reports preferred)

This is a time set aside for members of the BSBO to comment, request, or refer a matter that is on or not

on the agenda. At this time, members may also request that an item be added to future BSBO agendas.

A. Committee Review and Reports

Administration / Organization and Funding, Signs/Roadside Camping/Litter & human

waste/Enforcement, Invasive Species, and Landslide Disposal Sites.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

2BIG SUR BYWAY ORGANIZATION (BSBO) MEETING

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING

1. 2026 Regular Scheduled Meetings

• June 17, 2026

• September 23, 2026

• November 4, 20