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Comprehensive News Feed for Big Sur, CA.

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  1. Quick ReadRead the original story

    6 min ago | San Francisco Examiner

    The lifting of voluntary evacuations and the opening of Big Sur's popular central coast camping areas mean that tourists and locals can begin flocking back to one of California's popular destination spots.

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  2. California wildfires now 98 percent containedRead the original story

    7 min ago | San Francisco Examiner

    ... County Sheriff's Department to life the remaining road closures and voluntary evacuation orders in effect near Big Sur on Friday evening. Fire officials warn that fire danger remains very high throughout the state. Several small communities still ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Hurricane, Monterey County, CA

  3. Voluntary Evacuations To Be Lifted Near Basin Complex FireRead the original story

    22 min ago | KION CBS 46

    07/25/08 BIG SUR, Calif.- The last piece of the containment line burned out Thursday in the Basin Complex Fire, tying in the containment perimeter and allowing the Monterey County Sheriff's Office to lift all voluntary evacuations and road closures ...

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  4. Residents, Campers Return To Big Sur After FiresRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | WCCO-TV

    The lifting of voluntary evacuations and the opening of Big Sur's popular central coast camping areas mean that tourists and locals can begin flocking back to one of California's popular destination spots.

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  5. The Boy Scouts' Pico Blanco a 'moonscape'Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | Salinas Californian

    ... Despite major efforts from firefighters to keep the Basin Complex Fire from encroaching onto the scout camp near Big Sur, flames managed to jump fire lines earlier this month and ravage the place. Albert Gallegos, Scout executive for the Boy Scouts ...

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  6. All evacuations, road closures to be lifted tonightRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Thecalifornian.com

    Due to the successful progress on fighting the Basin Fire in Big Sur, the Monterey County Sheriff will lift all voluntary evacuations and county road closures at 6 p.m. today.

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    Related Topix: Monterey County, CA, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

  7. Campsites reopening at Big SurRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper

    California's storied Big Sur region, ravaged for more than a month by wildfires that continue to blaze in remote areas, will take a step toward recovery today with the reopening of 218 campsites at Pfeiffer Big ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

  8. Big Sur Sees LightRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | I'd rather be in haena

    After nearly a month, the fires in Big Sur are nearly contained . Fire officials have apparently won the war against the blazes, but apparently many locals believe a significant number of public relations ...

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  9. Boy Scouts' Pico Blanco camp braces for post-fire recoveryRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Thecalifornian.com

    ... Despite major efforts from firefighters to keep the Basin Complex Fire from encroaching onto the scout camp near Big Sur, flames managed to jump fire lines earlier this month and ravage the place. Albert Gallegos, scout executive for the Boy Scouts ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Wildfire, Hayward, CA

  10. Gas Prices on the Way Down, Still Above $6 in one Central Coast CityRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | KION CBS 46

    With gasoline prices dropping slightly recently, the Americo gas station in Gorda, just south of Big Sur is selling premium unleaded gas for $6.30 a gallon.

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  11. Pfeiffer Big Sur campgrounds reopenRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | ABC7 - KGO-TV/DT

    One of the state parks forced to close by the Big Sur lightning fire will reopen to campers this weekend.

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

  12. DishRead the original story

    Wednesday | Metro Santa Cruz

    ... Meek's and area bee populations, comes in five diverse varieties. True Lavender, Lavender Infused, Orange Blossom, Big Sur Wild and Yellow Star Thistle broadly range in flavor and potency, but are equally delicious. If you suffer from allergies, try ...

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    Related Topix: Apiculture, Science, Dining, Capitola, CA, Life, Food, Honey, Half Moon Bay, CA

  13. Jeff Pollock returns from fighting Big Sur wildfiresRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | The Inquirer & Mirror

    Only twice did Jeff Pollock experience that "eerie feeling" in his stomach the kind that portends potential danger during the 14 days he spent fighting forest fires in California.

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  14. Joie de Vivre Hospitality Establishes 'Big Sur Fire Relief Fund'Read the original story

    22 hrs ago | Hotels

    SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 Joie de Vivre Hospitality , which manages the landmark Big Sur resort , Ventana Inn & Spa, has established the "Big Sur Fire Relief Fund" and will be giving a donation from each specially ...

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    Related Topix: Monterey, CA, San Luis Obispo County, CA, San Francisco Metro, Travel/Tourism, Hotels, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

  15. Amgen Tour cycling event to bypass Seaside, Monterey County next yearRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Monterey County Herald

    Competitors in the 2007 Amgen Tour of California cross the Rocky Creek Bridge near Big Sur.

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  16. Hundreds of camp sites open at Big SurRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper

    California's storied Big Sur region, ravaged for more than a month by wildfires that continue to blaze in remote areas, will take a step toward recovery Friday with the reopening of 218 campsites at Pfeiffer ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

  17. FEMA Tours Big Sur

    Yesterday | KION CBS 46

    The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services led officials with FEMA on a tour of Big Sur Wednesday.

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  18. Burnouts Help Basin Complex Fire Reach 72 Percent ContainmentRead the original story

    Yesterday | KION CBS 46

    07/24/08 BIG SUR, Calif.- Monterey County fire crews completed burnout in a number of areas of the Basin Complex Fire today and came closer to reaching full containment. The fire, which began June 21, has burned 142,617 acres and was 72 percent ...

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    Related Topix: Monterey County, CA, Mountain Center, CA

  19. State parks to reopen camping in Big SurRead the original story

    Yesterday | Salinas Californian

    Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park will re-open for camping on Friday. The State Parks in Big Sur were closed recently as fire from the Basin Complex Fire moved through the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Pfeiffer ...

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    Related Topix: Camping, Outdoor Recreation

  20. Basin fire complex grows by 5,000 acresRead the original story

    Yesterday | Salinas Californian

    Here are this morning's details on the Basin Complex Fire in the Big Sur Mountains.

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