Dear Readers,
Last week’s huge fire in Moss Landing has community leaders demanding that all battery storage units be kept offline until the cause is determined and the safety of the people who live near the facility has been assured. Kelly Nix reports.
The conflagrations in Southern California have put the focus on wildfire preparations in Carmel, and while officials say much is being done, the town is rife with demands for much more stringent fire-prevention measures. Mary Schley has that one.
The largest park in Pacific Grove — much of it choked with undergrowth — is being called a tinderbox that could cause a devastating wildfire in that city. Kelly Nix has the details.
The Carmel Planning Commission approved one metal roof at its meeting last week, but rejected two others. There’s plenty of blame to go around for California’s fire insurance crisis — and no agreement about what should be done. The city may again ban fake lawns.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who attended the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Capitol Rotunda Monday, says he’s willing to work with Trump “for the benefit of his constituents in the 19th congressional district.” A battle over one homeowner’s views has led to an impasse over a permit for a house on Casanova Street.
Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn has opened a new bistro named for architect Mickey Meaning. The golf course at the Inn at Spanish Bay will close for renovations early next year. This week’s blue skies are boosting ticket sales for next week’s big golf tournament at Pebble Beach.
Jerry Gervase makes the case for play time — no matter how old you are. Dennis Taylor reveals the secrets behind a former Big Sur resident’s impressive success as a Major League Baseball consultant, scout and infield coach. And my editorial wonders at the nonsensical arguments that are presented at city hall to stop people from doing things.
To return to the download page for the January 24, 2025, edition, please click here.
Copyright, Carmel Communications, Inc.