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Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Tamie McGowen Phone: (916) 956-0633 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caltrans QuickMap Push Notifications Now Available New App Feature Alerts Drivers to Nearby Road Closures and Emergencies SACRAMENTO — Caltrans has launched a new push notification feature on its QuickMap app that allows drivers to automatically receive real-time notifications about nearby road closures, emergencies and other traffic updates. “With this new QuickMap upgrade, Californians now can receive instant traffic notifications based on their location,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “Drivers can use this information to adjust their plans when needed, compare route options, save time and travel safely to their destinations.” Caltrans’ QuickMap is a mobile app and website available to the public at no cost for travel planning. QuickMap provides immediate traffic information, including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, emergency incidents, electronic highway message sign content, rest area locations, camera snapshots, and active chain control requirements. The new QuickMap push notification feature allows travelers to opt-in to receive location-based alerts on their mobile devices. When a device with the QuickMap app enters an area within 10 miles of a road closure or other traffic-related event, a pop-up message will appear alerting travelers of the incident, including time, location and reason for closure. Caltrans reminds drivers to use their mobile device responsibly, including only in hands-free mode when operating a vehicle. Using your cell phone while driving is not only dangerous, but also illegal. In California, drivers 18 and older can only use their phones in a hands-free manner, such as speaker phone or voice commands, but never while holding it. For more information, and to use the new feature, download the QuickMap app onto your phone or visit QuickMap.dot.ca.gov. # # # | CleanCA.com | #BeWorkZoneAlert | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Alexa Bertola Public Information Officer Caltrans District 5 50 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Office: 805-549-3237 Cell: 805-556-5820 Twitter: @Alexa_Bertola

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Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
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Big Sur, CA 93920
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PO Box 87
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(831) 667-2100
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Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
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Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2022 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Alexa Bertola Phone: (805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3237 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HIGHWAY 1 RETAINING WALL PROJECT TO START JULY 26 WITH 24/7 SIGNALIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL MONTEREY COUNTY – A construction project on Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast to build a retaining wall and enhance drainage infrastructure will begin Tuesday July 26. The project location is on Highway 1 at PM 44.5 at a location known as Coastlands. It is approximately one mile north of the Henry Miller Library and .8 miles south of the Big Sur Post Office. Winter storms in the first quarter of 2019 caused a slip out below the southbound lanes of travel after which an emergency project secured the hillside. These repairs below the roadway, along with K-Rail placed on the southbound shoulder, have permitted the road to remain open until a permanent repair could be made. The current project involves construction of a soldier pile retaining wall, installation of guardrail, and additional enhancements to drainage infrastructure and landscaping, which will permanently restore the site. Starting on July 26, travelers will encounter 24/7 one-way traffic control as temporary signals will be activated at each end of the project parameters. Travelers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes. Travelers will encounter reduced speed limits in the area in addition to the 24/7 signalized one-way traffic control beginning Tuesday, July 26. Travelers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes. Message and directional signs will alert motorists in advance of the construction area. Travelers are reminded to be work zone alert and give themselves extra time for their commute along this beauteous corridor. The contractor for this $1.5 million project is FEC Future Contractors and Engineers Inc. of Irvine, CA. This project is scheduled to conclude in February 2023. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway work zones. For traffic updates on other state highways in Monterey County, travelers may contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit the District 5 website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5

Stan Russell
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 87
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
http://www.thebigsurblog.com
http://www.twitter.com/BigSurCC
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Stan Russell
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 87
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
http://www.thebigsurblog.com
http://www.twitter.com/BigSurCC
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You’re invited to join us on July 9th, 2022 for our Annual Muster and Community BBQ at Pfeiffer State Park! Our Annual Firefighter Muster and Community BBQ will take place on Saturday, July 9th from 12-3 at Pfeiffer State Park in Big Sur. We will have live music by Hotbox Harry, kids activities, firefighter games, and delicious BBQ. Meal tickets are $15 for adults and kids 12 and under eat FREE! You can purchase the day of the event. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. See you there! https://www.bigsurfire.org/alert/muster

Stan Russell
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 87
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
http://www.thebigsurblog.com
http://www.twitter.com/BigSurCC
https://www.facebook.com/BigSurInformation

Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 87
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
http://www.thebigsurblog.com
http://www.twitter.com/BigSurCC
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 29, 2022 Media Contact: Andrew Madsen (805) 895-0841 andrew.madsen www.facebook.com/lpnf Twitter: @LosPadresNF Fourth of July visitors reminded that fireworks are always prohibited on Los Padres National Forest Los Padres National Forest officials are reminding Fourth of July visitors that the possession or use of fireworks—including the “safe and sane” variety—is always prohibited in the Forest. This year-round prohibition will be strictly enforced throughout the holiday weekend. A violation of the law could result in a $5,000 fine and/or six months in jail. In addition, anyone causing a wildfire is potentially liable for the full cost of suppressing the fire. The Forest asks that all visitors take the appropriate precautions to prevent accidental wildfires: Under current fire restrictions, campfires are only permitted in developed campgrounds and must always be attended by a responsible person. Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit can use portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel outside of designated Campfire Use Sites. California Campfire Permits are available for free download from the Ready For Wildfire website. You must clear all flammable material for 10 feet in all directions from your camp stove, have a shovel and water available nearby, and ensure that a responsible person always attends the stove when it is in use. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or developed campground. Internal or external combustion engines require properly installed, functional spark arresters. This requirement is in effect year-round. Avoid parking vehicles on grass, as hot engines can ignite dry vegetation. Contact the Ranger Station nearest your destination for the latest conditions. Under a current Forest Order, campfires are prohibited outside of developed campgrounds and can result in a fine of $5,000 and/or six months in jail. Due to the alarming rise in illegal campfires associated with dispersed camping across national forests in California, visitors are encouraged to report any signs of dispersed campfires to the nearest Forest Service Officer or Ranger Station. To report a fire or other emergency, call 911. Download PDF of this press release – Please post publicly if you have an appropriate location.

Stan Russell
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 87
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
http://www.thebigsurblog.com
http://www.twitter.com/BigSurCC
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PO Box 87
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2100
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org
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http://www.twitter.com/BigSurCC
https://www.facebook.com/BigSurInformation