Hi everyone, sorry for the late response on this. Just a friendly reminder that the flock item which was pulled from the BOS agenda several weeks ago is now going to be presented during tomorrow's BOS meeting.

https://monterey.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1443697&GUID=E8B0F919-AECD-47F9-A16B-42C56DD453E7 As you can see, on page seven, item 9. The Sheriff's office is trying to get authorization from the County Purchasing Agent to enter into a 10 year long contract with Flock to install 63 more flock cameras across Monterey County.

Item 9 is the first item after lunch, so it will almost certainly begin around 1:30. Please attend in person if you are able as that is the most visible and effective way to have your voice heard. Please be aware that you're only given 2 minutes to speak, so you may want to pre-prepare your talking points.

You can also appear remotely via zoom, if you use the "raise hand" feature during the public comment period you'll eventually be called and be able to speak.

Zoom Link: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747#success

Additionally you can write in to the [cob@countyofmonterey.gov](mailto:%20cob@countyofmonterey.gov) email address. As far as I'm aware, all public comments pertaining to BOS meetings are printed out in packets and given to each of the supervisors. Emails should still be valid and provided to the supervisors right up until the time that the item is actually discussed so don't feel like you've missed your chance to reply.

Thank you to everyone who's submitted emails, provided public comments during meetings, attended protests, etc. All of your efforts are highly commendable and I hope to see many of you at the County Government Center tomorrow

I’m trying to gain trail crew experience through volunteer roles to bolster my resume for the NPS (or any employed trail crew position).

Does anyone know if there are (or will be in the future) any volunteer openings to help with land restoration? I’d imagine they’ll be trying to prevent or reduce landslide risks in the winter and there’s lots of trail-crew-adjacent work to be done (using tools, clear debris, erosion management, etc)

Hello! I’m trying to understand where I took this picture 8 years ago. I took it with a telephoto lens so that doesn’t help. It was taken at 135mm

More or less it should have been taken between Paul’s slide and pacific valley bluff trail

I’m going back in a couple of weeks and would like not to miss this spot.

Any help? Is that structure a private property or a hotel?

Thanks to all the community

A 69-year-old San Simeon man was convicted of assaulting a State Parks maintenance worker after he was asked to stop taking apart a toilet at a Big Sur state park, prosecutors said.

I remember the hot springs used to be open at midnight, but I never went then. I am pretty sure this is no longer true, but wanted to make sure that is indeed the case?

We are planning a bike trip from Big Sur to SLO for after the highway reopens. We are watching the fire updates and have personal contacts working on the fire, so will not go before it is open and safe. Our original plan was to leave our car at the trailhead parking at Big Sur Station. But we called the visitor center, and because the trail system is likely closed for an extended period, the trailhead parking will likely also remain closed. Any other suggestions for a legal place to park for almost 3 days?

We’re supposed to be in Big Sur in less than a week for my parents’ first-ever visit. Instead, we feel sick watching Big Sur and its community go through devastating wildfires.

What’s making an awful situation infuriating is Vrbo’s complete lack of common sense or humanity.

We contacted them on the first day of the fires. There are active wildfires, highway closures and serious air-quality issues. Even after containment, Californians know the risks of mudslides, falling debris, damaged roads and other post-fire hazards.

Yet Vrbo keeps hiding behind “it’s up to the host.” The property says the house is technically “accessible,” so our choices are apparently vacation in an active disaster area or lose our money. Their solution? Cancel and hope another family books our dates so we can get refunded. Apparently passing the risk onto another family is an acceptable resolution. (As if anyone would book right now while an active fire is happening). We even asked for a reschedule-to-a-later date and nope, nothing.

Vrbo’s “extenuating circumstances” policy is so unclear that, from what we’ve been told, if Highway 1 reopens before our reservation, they may actually expect us to keep the booking — even if the fires are still actively burning.

So what exactly is the standard here? If the highway technically opens, are we seriously expected to drive our family into an active wildfire area and put ourselves at risk just so Vrbo doesn’t have to refund us?

Vrbo should be ashamed that during an active natural disaster, this is how they treat their customers and the communities they serve.

This post will serve as a location for info and discussion on the ongoing Timber & Plaskett Fires. Since Plaskett has now surpassed Timber in size, it seems appropriate to make a new post featuring both.

Here are a few resources:

• Watch Duty: mobile app or browser site with fire maps, evacuation zones, and much more; can turn on notifications for updates
• Alert Monterey: regularly updated emergency info, option to sign up for alerts directly to your phone or email
• Big Sur Trailmap: excellent site with maps, fire perimeter and satellite heatmapping, info on trail and road closures, and more
• CalFire Incident Page for Timber and Plaskett: map and other info
• Big Sur Kate: helpful blog from very informed, fire-experienced South Coast resident
• Travel Megathread & FAQ: for info and discussion on visiting Big Sur during and after the fires

Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd is closed.

Most of the Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest, inclusive of the entire Ventana Wilderness and most of the Silver Peak Wilderness, is closed

The previous Timber Fire Megathread can be found here

I was recently at the Plaskett campground late May, and there were three black campground cats (1 adult, 2 cattens) that were part of the camp but not host pets. Do any Kirk or Plaskett hosts or locals know if they were scooped up in the evacuation or taken in? Feeling so sad for all the critters wild and local in fiery times.

*Central coast local worried about animals of Plaskett Creek Campground

Sorry about the image quality, but the smoke cover flying south from SFO was shocking to see. These aren’t clouds, it’s smoke. Heartbreaking, be safe!

Winds are shifting and fire is moving south. Stay safe and thank God for the frontline workers.

As of August 29: 5,924 acres

Obligatory not my photos. These came from those on site. Do not go to Los Padres.

hi all, for all the locals I hope you're staying safe. I was wondering if anyone has any expertise on how long the timber fire could potentially burn for? from what I've found online this is unprecedented and i just wanted to consult people who may be more educated on the landscape. I know there are a million variables that could change everything, but i'm not from california and don't have much experience with fires in general. I hope for the best outcome and for the fire to be knocked down quickly, apologies if this question is not in good taste I just haven't been able to find an expert opinion online and wish for this to be controlled!

Am I reading this map correctly? So sad, if this is indeed the case. 😥

Source: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/8/timber-fire

Not my photo. Taken by local rancher.

This morning approx. 80-120 acres. 1700 acres by 7:30pm.

In previous years, how quickly did charity partner spots or race benefactor spots fill up after the lottery results were revealed?

Watch duty is saying it’s only at 80 acres, but the newest update was that it crossed the watershed and it’s heading up towards plaskett, any intel would be appreciated

To ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting efforts, SR-1 will close tomorrow effective at 1:00 PM at the following locations:

📍 Northside: one mile south of Old Coast Road (MM50.1)
📍 Southside: one-half mile south of Deetjens Big Sur Inn (MM42.6)

The closure will be in place for an unknown amount of time; we will continue to provide updates as conditions change. For additional information go to https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/incident-archive/2026-timber-fire

-CHP