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In today's newsletter:

  • Water main break leaves part of Washington Street closed and without water.
  • How a new Highway 156 interchange could change your Peninsula drive
  • How Monterey County rescuers carved a path to stranded Big Sur hikers

Also on today's calendar: Cayucos Antique Street Fairee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Sunny spells, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Water main break damages Monterey roadway, causes closures (ksbw.com) — A water main break in Monterey on Sunday severely damaged the 500 block of Washington Street, forcing road closures and water shutoffs for nearby homes and businesses. City crews, Cal Am, and Monterey Peninsula Engineering are working on repairs after a sinkhole formed under the roadway, and drivers should expect continued closures while the cause is investigated.
   

2. SR156 West Castroville Boulevard Interchange (ca.gov) — A major overhaul of the Highway 156/Castroville Boulevard intersection in northern Monterey County is set to begin in spring 2027, improving safety and traffic flow for residents and visitors heading to the Monterey Peninsula. The project will replace the current signalized intersection with a grade-separated interchange and roundabouts, add a new multi-use path, and ease congestion for local commuters and agricultural trucks.
   

3. 3 hikers airlifted to safety after getting lost in Big Sur wilderness (kansascity.com) — Monterey County Sheriff's search-and-rescue crews helped airlift three lost hikers to safety after they became stranded in Limekiln State Park along the Big Sur coast Sunday night. Teams bushwhacked miles through overgrown terrain before a Navy helicopter hoisted the hikers out, and deputies are now urging local outdoor enthusiasts to stick to marked trails and carry reliable navigation tools.
   

4. Monterey County supervisors reject Flock Safety deal, order cameras to be removed (kingcityrustler.com) — Monterey County supervisors have voted 3–2 to end the Sheriff's Office agreement with Flock Safety, requiring 63 license plate reader cameras to be removed within 60 days. The move, driven by privacy and data concerns, will limit deputies' access to regional investigative information and force the department to explore other technology and staffing options for covering the county's vast unincorporated areas.
   

5. Will Hurricane Polo affect Monterey County coast? What forecasts say (thecalifornian.com) — Monterey County residents along the coast should prepare for several days of higher‑than‑normal tides, minor flooding, and stronger surf as Hurricane Polo's distant swells combine with El Niño‑boosted tides around Monterey Bay. Officials urge people to avoid low‑lying beaches, jetties, and flooded coastal roads during midday high tides while keeping an eye on evolving forecasts this week.
   

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  • My Shih Tzu, Rosie, has been cared for by POMDR for a number of years.
    From front staff to vets, you know your pet is their primary concern and will help in anyway they can. (Nextdoor Skyline Forest)
  • I just had one of the best burgers I have ever ate and the hand made fries were excellent!!
    After Mass I headed for The Red House cafe!!! It was excellent!! (Nextdoor Casanova Oak Knoll)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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