Category: Big Sur News

STR Meeting Agenda & Info

The agenda and packet for the July 13, 2015 Short Term Rental Workshop at the Planning Commission is available at http://legistar.granicus.com/Monterey/meetings/2016/7/2755_A_Monterey_County_Planning_Commission_16-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf?id=5b4f2ace-122c-4e70-b1b2-2873ee408677

The County website has also been updated to provide short term rental information at http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/resource-management-agency-rma-/planning/short-term-rental-ordinances-coastal-ref130043-inland-ref100042

Big Sur Community Harvest Market

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Big Sur Library to open July 1st

News from the Big Sur Library:

It’s happening!
The Big Sur Library is officially opening Friday July 1st!
Come visit the newly renovated library! Regular library hours will resume Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2-6, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-4pm.
If you have overdue fines, or other issues regarding your account, please stop by the library at your earliest convenience and speak with the Branch Manager, Julia Mazerik, and we can resolve your issues together.
And, please come celebrate our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday July 9th from 12-3pm! Crafts, refreshments, live music, games and neighborly fellowship!
Last but not least, Summer Reading is quickly approaching! Please stop by to receive your summer reading packets, and mark your calendars for the following FREE events: Saturday July 16th, with Juan Sanchez performing live music for all ages from 1-2, and Saturday July 23rd yoga on the lawn, with Nisha Addleman from 1-2pm.

And, a deeply felt thank you to all those involved in donating their time and energy to the recent Memorial Day Book and Bake Sale to make it a success, and, to those whose kindness and generosity made the library at the Grange possible.
Thank you so much.

As always, if you have any questions, call the library at 667-2537.
See you at the library!

Julia Mazerik

CPOA, Budget, and Overuse

From CPOA (Coast Property Owners Association):

“Hello everyone,

There have been ongoing discussions about the overuse of resources in Big Sur resulting from unprecedented visitation to the coast. CPOA is participating in these discussions and recently sent a letter to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors concerning an upcoming budget hearing and the possibility of allocating more financial resources to address some immediate and future health and safety concerns. The budget hearing is scheduled for June 23rd in the Government Center in Salinas. If you are concerned about these or other issues, you are encouraged to attend the hearing and voice your concerns. The agenda is not yet posted, but please check the County web site for details Here. You may download a copy of the CPOA letter Here (PDF, 2 pages, 929KB).”

While I could not attend the BSMAAC meeting on Friday due to an out-of-town prior engagement, I look forward to continued participation with the cooperating agencies and stakeholders. Personally, I am witnessing unprecedented cooperation with the USFS and MCSO, in particular on the issues which concern the Big Sur community. I am extremely grateful for their willingness to work with the Big Sur community to help us protect it. State Parks has yet to get involved, but hoping that changes in the near future.

Finally, I have been watching and following the Sherpa Fire in the SPNF in Santa Barbara. It is up to almost 5,000 acres as of this writing, with winds and temps of 100 expected this weekend. This is harbinger of the summer to come. Be safe, and report any and all campfires or we will watch our beloved coast go up in fire. If you are a lover of Big Sur, it is up to all of us to help protect it.

More Info re State Park Plan

Here is the link to the entire SP newsletter: State Park Plan Note: public comments are open until June 15th. Even if you can’t attend the public meeting tomorrow, you can include your concerns in a public comment.

And here is one page of the 4 page newsletter, for those who can’t or won’t click on the link:

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Public Meeting re State Park plans for Carmel Beach and Odello Ranch

This meeting is TOMORROW, June 1st. Please plan on attending, if possible.

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Another Missing Dog

This is from last night:

‘We have the old Madsen place (just south of coast gallery) and Magnus Toren (from henry miller library) just came by to say hello and his son’s dog ran away about an hour ago about 6pm. It’s a friendly brown/tan 2 y.o. neutered male pit bull mix with a collar stating “Zeak Toren” with their son, Stefan Toren’s name and number (906.630.0872) on the collar (he’s on a coast guard trip). We think he headed to the highway. Our number is 667.0790 – lost at the old Madsen place across from coast gallery. Magnus’ number is 831.667. 2714. we’ve alerted the sheriff.

Huge thank you in advance,
Merriman Mathewsons

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Missing Dog

A week ago, Drupey went missing from his home on Alm’s Ridge, up here on the South Coast. A dog like this was spotted near Salmon Creek and rescued by the SPCA, but not Drupey. Here are some photos;