Five thieves seized a Kindle Fire, Bowie knife and cash Saturday from a Big Sur campsite, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon their return from hiking at 7 p.m., four campers were accosted by the five suspects — three men and two women. Although a gun was never brandished, one of the five claimed to be armed with a pellet pistol, the victims told deputies.

No one was injured in the incident. The stolen property was estimated at $360 in value.

Warrants have been forwarded to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office for Joseph Whitebear, 45; Rachel Ried, unknown age; Jose Vasquez, 43; Jason Barnes, 44; and Dawn Barnes, 43.

The investigation is ongoing.

I believe this is the one at Salmon Creek a few days ago. The suspects were driving a white, newer model pick-up truck, and police have the license number.

The Monterey County Planning Department will present its “interim fracking ordinance” to the Monterey County Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 30th.

The ordinance serves to regulate but not stop fracking. Regulations mean that fracking will continue to expand. Regulations do not go far enough to protect our people, our water, our economy, and our climate. To protect us and our livelihoods, fracking must stop altogether.

A full show of support is needed on April 30th to request a 45-day period for public review before this “Well Stimulation Treatment Ordinance”, (Planning File Number REF130051), is recommended for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

Speak out for a moratorium on fracking until the risks are fully analyzed to understand the impacts on agriculture, tourism, the environment, and the health and safety of workers and our communities.

Email Monterey County Planning Commission Chair Luther Hert to request the 45-day extension for public review : hert@co.monterey.ca.us, and copy Project Planner Grace Bogdan bogdang@co.monterey.ca.us. Hert email does not work. I sent to Potter’s office)

Location and Time:

Monterey County Planning Commission, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Monterey County Government Center – Board of Supervisors Chambers
168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901

The meeting AGENDA with the ordinance is posted online: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/planning/cca/pc14.htm

Thank you! Your actions matter, now more than ever.

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3:00 pm – here is a photo from Michael Hardy. I am not sure when it was taken.

2:30 pm – They just called 3480 an 3482 back to the fire on hwy1 an 46 west…wonder what’s going on

2:00 pm – resources canceled
1:30 pm – A friend just heard a dispatch for a veg fire on hwy 1 an 46 west….B3411, A/A340, T74 & 94, Engs. 3466, 3469, 3472, 3480, 3482, WT 57, 2 crews out of questa, D3442 were all dispatched. Also,A/A340 an the two tankers were just dispatched. This is just south of Cambria, near the Cal Trans yard. I am in Morro Bay with a dog at the vet. I will be keeping an eye on this today, and keep posting, as I learn more.

CHP website reports:
Detail Information
1:26 PM 5 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-SLOSO IS ADVING THAT THE SMOKE AND FIRE IS NOW CREATING A TRAFFIC HAZARD REQ CHP FOR 1184
1:25 PM 4 [10] TOT CALFIRE
1:21 PM 3 [7] [Appended, 13:24:56] FIRE IN SHRUBS
1:12 PM 2 [3] TOT CALFIRE
1:12 PM 1 [2] GRASS FIRE CLOSE TO A RES AND SPREADING QUICKLY
Unit Information
1:27 PM 2 Unit Assigned
1:27 PM 1 Unit Enroute

5:00 pm – rain is now up to 1/2 an inch, a lot more than I was lead to believe, and every last drop welcome, even the sudden downpour while I was trying to deal with a trespassing bicyclist. It was raining cats ‘n dogs several times according to my gauge.

Be careful if you find yourself on the road. Could face problems, hopefully minor.

9:30 am – Confirmed, one structure a complete loss. The fire did not spread to the other structures. The solar system caught fire. The resident is employed at Ragged Point, and was only able to get out what was loaded in her truck.

Around 6:00 am this morning, a fire broke out at Sea View Ranch, up above Mud Creek, per Jim Kimball, monitoring the scanner. There was a full response by local and USFS fire engines. At 6:30 am, Cal Trans reported seeing large flames. It is believed that one of the structures on site was fully engaged. There has been little if any radio traffic since 8:00, but that area has poor transmission capabilities. I will report what I can, as information becomes available. Not a good start to the season, and WAY early!