Dare we hope? Showers on the horizon?

Cooling trend today as onshore flow will increaseahead of an incoming cold front. Dry cold front will push through the region overnight into Wednesday with inland areas cooling to well below normal. Continued breezy and cool Thursday and Friday with a chance of showers for the Central Coast as the upper low moves inland while the Bay Area remains dry. High pressure briefly rebuilds over the weekend with a warming trend before another cold trough arrives early next week.

1 million for Garrapata State Beach

September 29, 2021

State Budget Includes $1 Million for Garrapata State Park

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom recently signed budget trailer bill AB 170 that includes $1 million for existing Garrapata State Park trails. 

Garrapata State Park is situated on the northern end of the Big Sur coast and features seven miles of scenic rocky shoreline, coves, and the sandy expanse of Garrapata Beach. The park extends along four miles of State Coast Highway 1, encompassing a total of 2,902 acres.

“My request for funding in this year’s budget for Garrapata State Park will improve the park trail system for visitors, restore sensitive habitats, and protect archaeological sites,” noted Laird. “I thank Governor Newsom and my colleagues for their collaboration on this historic budget for Senate District 17 and the California coast.”

The funds will be directed toward the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Trail Improvement Management Plan published by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to address outstanding rehabilitation and restoration projects along the coastal bluffs and shoreline of the west side of Highway 1. Funds will be administered by the State Coastal Conservancy through grants to State Parks who will take the lead in implementing projects.

“Garrapata State Park is one of the most scenic and frequently trafficked regions of our beautiful state. The projects funded by this year’s budget will ensure Californians and visitors from across the world can continue to enjoy the beauty and recreational opportunities it offers,” said Laird. “I eagerly await the successful rehabilitation of existing trails that show signs of accelerated erosion, in addition to habitat restoration for the Smith’s Blue Butterfly and the California Red-legged Frogs.”

Further details regarding the distribution of the funds will be released in the coming months.

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Senator John Laird r

Monday Morning Coffee, 9/27/21

I retook these photos several times, but this isd as clear as I could get them. Unknown why. Probably my eyes, or the iPhone. I apologize.

LPNF to reopen tomorrow

The current forest-wide Closure Order will expire at midnight on Wednesday, September 22nd and the Los Padres National Forest will reopen to public access on Thursday morning.
Please remember that fire restrictions are still in place! No campfires. No smoking. Enjoy and #recreateresponsibly

Harvest Moon

Byr Brendon Shave

It is fitting that September’s moon is called the Full Harvest Moon.  This full moon rises soon after sunset.  Imagine the days before electricity and you will realize how important that was.  It provided much-needed light for the farmer to harvest his crops.

Harvest Moon is the name given to the full moon closest to the fall equinox.  This usually happens in September but can even occur in October.  What is an equinox anyway?   It is when the sun sits directly above the equator and gives us an equal amount of daylight and darkness.  It happens twice a year–once in spring, once in the fall.  The word equinox comes from the Latin words for equal and night.  During that time we have 12 hours each, equal amounts of day and night.  The fall equinox is September 22 this year.