I have written to the Cal Trans permit coordinator, and let him know that this was absolutely nuts due to the CT work schedule this week. I even went so far as to ask if he had even READ the schedule? I remember being told NO permits would be issued between Memorial Day and Labor Day for any filming. Here it is – please don’t shoot the messenger, but I will include an email for the guy who approved this below, so that any of you can write him.

THURSDAY, 6/14/18

Possible Worlds LLC will be filming for 1/2 day at Carmel River Monastery Beach.

Posted parking will be in place along Hwy. 1 from 6 AM to 3 PM for a handful of working vehicles.

Additional vehicles will park off-site north of the beach, in the State Parks meadow just past the now-closed Bay School.

Filming activities will not impact the roadway but CHP will be present to assist in safety and assure smooth traffic flow.

Filming should be concluded by 12 Noon.

At that time, most vehicles will move to the Grimes Ranch property at Palo Colorado.

3 large trucks will park in a pullout on the west side of Highway 1.

This pullout is located 1,000 feet south of Hwy 1 and Palo Colorado Road.

This parking will not impact any sight lines for resident vehicles entering or exiting Palo Colorado Road.

This parking will be in place from 6 AM to 9 PM each day, Thurs. 6/14 thru Sat. 6/16/18.

Remaining work vehicles will park well off the highway, on Grimes Ranch property on the east side of Hwy 1.

From 11 AM to 8 PM, 9 vehicles will park in reserved spaces near the entrance to Garrapata Beach.

They will be positioned at the very north end of the large pullout on the west side of Hwy 1.

Filming likely will conclude in the late afternoon.

Once finished, the company will consolidate at Grimes Ranch and work there.

FRIDAY 6/15

In the morning from 6 AM to 3 PM, 9 vehicles will park in reserved spaces in a pullout at Garrapata Bluffs, located at mile marker 66.5.

Once this has concluded, the company will consolidate at Grimes Ranch and work there.

SATURDAY 6/16

All filming will take place on Grimes Ranch property.

Bryan Parker:

bryan.parker@dot.ca.gov

6:45 pm – forward progress stopped. (YAY!)

Since BEU listed this, I am wondering about the controlled burn I saw yesterday (See photos below)

”#SamJonesFire [update] on Fort Hunter Liggett (Monterey Co) now 250 acres.” this was posted approximately 5 pm. Also posted a bit earlier: “CAL FIRE assisting Fort Hunter Liggett with vegetation fire Sam Jones X Jolon Rd, Fort Hunter Liggett (Monterey Co) #SamJonesFire”

(Photos from Friday at FHL by moi)

Vegetation Fires, San Benito County Airline Fire, Eastern Incident Fire ONGOING INCIDENT
UPDATE
The two fires named; the Airline Fire and the Eastern Incident. As of 6:00 pm June 6, 2018 the fires are being reported as Airline fire at 1000 acres burned and 35 % contained. The Eastern Incident as 566 acres and 25% contained. Additional aircraft, equipment, and personnel have arrived and had been requested due to the extreme fire growth and potential. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No homes were threatened or damaged. This is an ongoing fire, with firefighters working around the clock in 24 hr. shifts to extinguish the fires. This is an update to the earlier reported conditions. We will release new details as they become available.
CAL FIRE would like to thank area residents for their patience while we continue to actively fight theses fire. Please note that some of the roads in the fire affected areas are under a soft closure. Only residents or property owners will be allowed to pass the roadblocks by showing proof of residency. Law Enforcement is posted 24hrs. a day at the traffic control points. Also, please be aware that fire and utility crews will be working in the area, use extreme caution when driving in the area.
Who: CAL FIRE
What: Vegetation Fire
When: June 4, 2018, 5:08pm;
Where: Coalinga Hernandez Road x Airline Hwy (San Benito County)
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Doesn’t look controlled, based on photos sent by Greg Shalhoob. Hopefully, it is… This is right now, 10:28 am. Per a retired FHL FF: “It looks like its in the Long Valley area….they’re probably burning off of the gabilan….long valley has roads all around it.” Okay, that sounds safe enough.

6:00 pm update – Cal Fire reports Airline Fire is 200 ac.

These are BEU out on Coalinga and Hernandez Rds. One called Airliine and one called Eastern Incident. No further details at this time. It is on SR 25 east of King City. CHP dispatch: