No new information.
Regent’s Slide Update
No new information.
Recipes for Surviving in Big Sur
This is a screen shot, as it was done in pdf and my blog only accepts jpg. I had a converter, but it was discontinued, and I have not found a free replacement. All this to say that the “links” shown below are not actual links. But this is: bigsurhistory.org
Regent’s Slide photos
These were taken by Dave Nelson from the north end of Big Creek Bridge on Saturday, 8/30/25. This is from an angle not normally seen in the photos Caltrans provides. (When it provides.)
Labor Day, 2025
In the past, I have often told the story of Anna Walentynowicz. (See last year, for example: https://bigsurkate.blog/2024/09/02/labor-day-2024-in-honor-of-anna-walentynowicz/ ). This year, I need to take a different approach due to the current state of our democracy. (Yes, our representative republic IS a democracy — see HCR’s recent you tube video: https://youtube.com/shorts/av498AczGQI?si=FCKbFZqhuo8xPfhE HCR: “It is like saying this is not a dog, it is a golden retriever.” I did not know that the argument “We are not a democracy, we are a representative republic” was first put forth by the John Birch Society to explain why blacks were not deprived of their vote. I did know about the John Birch Society, given that I was raised in Orange County and went to Law School in Fullerton. I knew the broad brush strokes of who they were and what they stood for. They were/are the precursor of the radical right we are witnessing today.
Today, I see the fracturing of our democracy into two groups, not red vs. blue, or conservative vs. liberal, or republican vs democrat. Nor do I see it as fractured along socio-economic or geographical lines. I see the two groups as those who are defending our democracy and those who want to turn the United States into a fascist state; three groups if one recognizes that there are others who either don’t follow politics or don’t care about politics. We must make our voices heard in whatever way we can — attend rallies, make donations of time, money, and energy by working for political campaigns or on issues we care about. We must reach our followers on social media, have conversations with friends, family, and neighbors. We can make our voices heard via whatever method we each have. Support independent bookstores, independent journalism, education. Support businesses and organizations who have refused to bend a knee to this wanna be dictator and his regime. Don’t support those who have purged their businesses or organizations of DEI in fear of retaliation. This is not a time for cowardice, but one for courage and honor. We are more alike than we are different, but those differences are what make us strong.
If you are not angry and/or frightened by what is happening through ICE and the National Guard in LA and in DC along with the threats to Chicago, NY, and Baltimore, perhaps you are trying to avoid thinking about what is going on. You need to make a choice: are you willing to fight for our Democracy (and I don’t mean physically, as that will just play into the hand of Stevem Miller who is dying to declare martial law to quell an uprising) or not? Now is not the time to be silent.
Today is Workers over Billionaires. There are thousands of marches, rallies, demonstrations, and music festivals planned all over the United States. Be part of that, if you can. Start thinking about how we are going to rebuild our democracy – only better. Maybe this regime was sent our way to help us see the cracks in our 250 year-old experiment in democracy. Now that we see them, we can start planning on how we are going to rebuild only better — more inclusivity, our strength — once this regime is gone. We are in this together, as Joyce Vance says, and WE are the power.
Was just sent this protest song by Bob Franco. It is great: https://www.facebook.com/bob.franco.739/videos/1466389084561114/?fs=e&fs=e
Sunday Photos, 8/31/25
Going to Cambria for Pinedorado Days over Lador Day weekend was a tradition which had to include the Sea Chest.
Regent’s Slide weekly update, 8/29/25
No new info from last week, but I will post what they sent anyway
Sunday Photo, 8/24/25
From the Archives …
Regent’s Slide Weekly Update
Overnight Closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek on 8/24
News Release
| Date: | Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
| District: | 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties |
| Contact: | Celeste Morales or Kevin Drabinski |
| Phone: | (805) 549-3237 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 AT
ROCKY CREEK BRIDGE FOR EMERGENCY SEAWALL REPAIRS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 | 10:00 PM
MONTEREY COUNTY — Caltrans will implement a full overnight closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek, located approximately 12 miles south of Carmel, on Sunday, August 24, to perform emergency repairs to a seawall beneath the highway.
| Caption: Graphic of road closure information for Highway 1 at Rocky Creek Bridge. |
Closure Details:
The full closure will begin at 10:00 pm on Sunday, August 24, and the highway is scheduled to reopen by 6:00 am on Monday, August 25.
Caption: Graphic of road closure information for Highway 1 at Rocky Creek Bridge.
This work is part of an ongoing emergency project aimed at reinforcing the seawall that protects the south end of the Rocky Creek Bridge and the slope beneath the recently constructed viaduct. The repairs will enhance the seawall’s resilience against wave action and prevent further erosion, ensuring the long-term stability of this vital coastal route.
During the closure, crews will use a crane that spans both lanes, meaning no through traffic will be allowed during the work window. Travelers are advised to plan accordingly.
As Caltrans continues the emergency project in the coming months, additional lane and road closures will also be expected along Highway 1 in the Rocky Creek area. These closures are necessary to ensure that the work is completed safely and effectively. Advance notice will be provided to the public prior to each closure.
Caltrans appreciates the patience of the traveling public and local community as crews work to maintain the integrity of Highway 1.
Big Sur Remains Accessible and Open:
Travelers are reminded that over 100 miles of Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast remain open and accessible. Travelers from northern California will find easy access to historic bridges, waterfalls, restaurants, and lodging amenities.
Travelers from southern California will find that the highway brings them directly within reach of the unparalleled views, lodging amenities, and natural wonders of Lucia, the Camaldoli Hermitage, Gorda, Ragged Point, San Simeon, and Cambria.
Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: X/Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.
Our crews deserve to get home safely too.
Drive slowly and carefully in work zones.
CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: http://cad.chp.ca.gov
Traveler information at: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
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Workers over Billionaires March — Labor Day, 9/1
