On Nacimiento I counted 34 campsites on the side of the road yesterday, Saturday, between the summit and the coast. Almost all of them in dangerous locations. There is no privacy, no place for human waste, people are camped practically on top of each other. This is not camping. The road is dangerous enough just being so narrow and winding and in generally bad shape. This phenomena just adds another layer of dangerousness to an existing situation.
Hello Big Sur!
A quick reminder!
We are inviting you to the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce mixer. The Mixer will
be held May 24, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. at Café Kevah which is located
on the first level of Nepenthe, adjacent to the The Phoenix.
The first 15-20 minutes of the mixer will be a brief history of the Big Sur
Chamber of Commerce and to let you know we will be scheduling a membership
meeting in the next 30-60 days to address the need to elect Board of
Directors, evaluate current web site goals, address Big Sur visitation level
issues, etc. Afterwards the time is available to socialize and and enjoy the
panoramic views and to reintroduce ourselves to our business associates and
neighbors.
Many thanks to Kirk Gafill and to Café Kevah for their generosity in hosting
the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce mixer.
Please help us spread the word. We hope to see you all there.
Regards,
Stan Russell
Update – owner found.
This sweetie pie was found on the Highway near Fernwood. The person who found him has gone on to the SP looking for the owner, but Naia at Fernwood has the contact info. If you recognize this dog, please let us know.
Sounds like a wonderful program. Wishing I lived closer.
Here’s one person’s solution. I grabbed this off of FB:
The first agency/residents meeting will take place later this week. Unfortunately, I have to attend a funeral so will not be able to attend. Representative residents from both the North and South Coast will be in attendance.The meeting venue is small, so I don’t believe it will be open to everyone who is interested, at this juncture. At least we are finally getting some dialogue going after last month’s meeting.
Wednesday AM UPDATE – McCann arrested early this morning in Seaside, sleeping near Highway One along the dunes.
Last seen headed north from Caambria.
OFFICER SAFETY BOL FOR A DOUBLE HOMICIDE SUSPECT
Crimes committed on May 7, 2016 in Clovis, CA. Suspect is a
Dave Thomas McCann, WMA, 6’2″ 220 LBS, British accent, possibly on foot or a mountain bike. Last seen north on Hwy 1 from Cambria.
Special Attention to the BIG SUR AREA. Considered EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
KSBW has a BREAKING NEWS BANNER “Double homicide suspect heading to Big Sur, deputies say”
http://www.ksbw.com/news/double-homicide-suspect-may-be-traveling-to-big-sur-deputies-say/39471712
This meeting addresses the proposed combination state park to include, generally speaking, Carmel Monastery Beach, Carmel River, and Point Lobos, as well as an eastward expansion. I encourage you to go to the link provided to see what the preferred alternative is and how you can make comments regarding this proposal. This is along the Highway One corridor and the gateway to Big Sur so-to-speak.
You’re Invited to a Public Open House on the Preferred
Alternative for the Carmel Area State Parks General Plan
Please join us at the next public open house for the Carmel Area State Parks (CASP) General Plan (GP) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) at the Rancho Canada Golf Club’s Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel from 6:00 – 9:00pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
At the open house, you will learn about the preferred alternative proposed for the Preliminary GP and Draft EIR. Thank you to everyone who participated in the July 2015 public workshop and who also submitted comments on the proposed alternatives. The State Parks planning team reviewed all feedback in depth and further analyzed the factors affecting the identification of a preferred alternative. The planning team will be presenting the preferred alternative that has been crafted with your comments and concerns in mind. The open house will consist of a short presentation and will be followed by an opportunity to learn more about the preferred alternative at unit breakout stations.
A newsletter has been prepared to share more information about the open house and some of the key components of the preferred alternative.
Here is the link to the newsletter, which also contains further links: Newsletter
Please Attend this Important Public Open House to Learn More About the CASP Preferred Alternative. We Hope to See You There!
Open house materials, including the Economic Study and Traffic and Parking Study, will be posted on the project website for your review about two weeks before the open house. Written comments can be submitted during the open house, via regular mail to the address listed on the CASP General Plan website, or via email (plan.general@parks.ca.gov). The comment deadline is June 15th.
Please forward this email to others who may be interested.
Contact:
Steve Bachman
California State Parks
Monterey District
(831) 649-2862
plan.general@parks.ca.gov
Copyright © 2016 Ascent Environmental, Inc.
AMGEN BICYCLE TOUR IN SANTA BARBARA/MONTEREY COUNTIES
CENTRAL COAST – Stages Three and Four of The Amgen Bicycle Tour will move through Santa Barbara and Monterey Counties this month in the following locations:
On Tuesday, May 17, the cyclists will travel west on State Route 150 and State Route 192 in Santa Barbara County completing their ride on Gibraltar Road. The cyclists will begin at 11 am.
On Wednesday, May 18, the cyclists will travel north on State Route 1 from Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo County to the Carmel area in Monterey County. The cyclists will begin at 10 am.
The CHP will oversee these rolling highway closures for this event. Caltrans will post electronic message signs and assist with traffic control so motorists are aware of the cyclists and support vehicles. The public may learn more about this event at: http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/
