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Another mudslide damages Highway 1, in Big Sur

Written on 16 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A massive mudslide covered Highway 1 near Mud Creek in Big Sur in mud and debris during last weekends storms. Earlier this month, authorities closed Highway 1 from northern San Luis Obispo County to Big Sur in... (Continue reading)

Couple with dead body may have had plans to bury it in Big Sur

Written on 18 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says the Bakersfield couple that was caught transporting a dead body inside their SUV may have had plans to bury the deceased man in the Big Sur area. On Tuesday, deputies found the... (Continue reading)

Search is on for couple last spotted at Ragged Point

Written on 3 Jan, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A North Hollywood couple was due to return home from a trip to Big Sur in time for Christmas, yet the man and woman are still missing. The couple’s path has been tracked to San Luis Obispo County’s North Coast.... (Continue reading)

Slower winds help in battling the Soberanes Fire

Written on 31 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Slower southeastern winds on Sunday are giving firefighters hope of making progress on a wildfire burning near Big Sur, officials said. Crews are currently focusing their efforts on the southeastern flank of the fire. The blaze, which authorities call the... (Continue reading)

6 homes destroyed in Central Coast wildfire

Written on 25 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A wildfire burning near Big Sur has consumed 11,000 acres and destroyed six homes. The fire, which has grown to over 17 square miles, is 5 percent contained. Two sheds were also destroyed as the fire grew to over 17... (Continue reading)

Woman drowns in ocean off Big Sur

Written on 30 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 20-year-old woman drowned Friday after slipping off a Big Sur cliff and falling into the ocean. At around 2:30 p.m., Medina Faraz of Union City was hiking in the area of McWay Falls, near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.... (Continue reading)

Panga delivers at least $18 million of pot to Big Sur

Written on 15 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

A panga boat with approximately $18 million worth of marijuana popped up in Big Sur Friday, prompting Monterey County investigators to track down four suspects who were traveling in San Luis Obispo County. [Mercury News] The Monterey County Sheriff’s narcotics... (Continue reading)

National Guard airman’s body found at Big Sur

Written on 13 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Rescue workers found the body of a 24-year-old National Guard airman submerged in 20 feet of water by a Big Sur beach Wednesday morning. [Monterey County Herald] San Jose resident Khiem Nguyen was fishing with three friends at Big Sur’s... (Continue reading)

Big Sur wildfire destroys 15 homes, including fire chief’s

Written on 17 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A wildfire in Big Sur has consumed 500 acres and destroyed 15 homes, including the house of the local fire chief. [LA Times] The fire began late Sunday night near the intersection of Pfeiffer Ridge Road and Highway 1, close... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles biologist dies in accident

Written on 5 Dec, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A large oak branch fell on a 35-year-old Paso Robles biologist last week, killing him as he drove his work vehicle in Big Sur. [TheCalifornian] Michael Tyner was caring for condors at the time of his death, part of his... (Continue reading)