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Hiker safely rescued after getting lost overnight at Garrapata State Park.
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Hiker safely rescued after getting lost overnight at Garrapata State Park.

  • Sara Rubin
  • May 30, 2025

When it goes right, it sounds like a dream routine. A 69-year-old woman who lives in Carmel Highlands routinely takes a hike at Garrapata Stat…

Half of Big Sur’s emergency call boxes have been out of service for months, or longer.
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Half of Big Sur’s emergency call boxes have been out of service for months, or longer.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Sep 15, 2022

For travelers making their way along Highway 1 in Big Sur, the vistas steal the spotlight. Eight emergency call boxes, situated along the east…

New research shows Lyme disease is more widespread than presumed on the Central Coast.
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New research shows Lyme disease is more widespread than presumed on the Central Coast.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Jun 19, 2021

A study published in June concluded that the Central and Northern California coasts have a larger tick and Lyme disease problem than previousl…

State Parks reopens Point Lobos, Garrapata and Andrew Molera for day use.
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State Parks reopens Point Lobos, Garrapata and Andrew Molera for day use.

  • Asaf Shalev
  • Sep 15, 2020

After being ordered closed because of wildfire danger, three state parks south of Carmel along the coast have been reopened for daytime recrea…

Locals' relationships with Cal Fire improve with Soberanes Fire.
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Locals' relationships with Cal Fire improve with Soberanes Fire.

  • NIC COURY - MCW
  • Aug 25, 2016

Micah Curtis’ hands are still dirty from bulldozing a fire break to protect his family’s property on Apple Pie Ranch above Highway 1 in Big Su…

Soberanes Fire started by illegal campfire at state park.
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Soberanes Fire started by illegal campfire at state park.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Aug 2, 2016

The Soberanes Fire was started by an illegal, unattended campfire in Garrapata State Park, law enforcement and fire officials announced Tuesday.

Timeline: Soberanes Fire
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Timeline: Soberanes Fire

  • Jul 28, 2016

FRIDAY, July 22:

PHOTOS: Fire crews tackle Soberanes Fire south of Carmel.
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PHOTOS: Fire crews tackle Soberanes Fire south of Carmel.

  • NIC COURY - MCW
  • Jul 22, 2016

As air tankers and helicopters flew up high, dropping bright red retardant over the growing Soberanes fire, tourists and hikers made their way…

Cal Fire battles fire at Garrapata State Park.
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Cal Fire battles fire at Garrapata State Park.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Jul 22, 2016

2:30pm UPDATE: Cal Fire officials say the fire has grown to 153 acres. Highway 1 remains open and there have been no evacuations ordered.

Monterey, Naturally, Part VII: Hiking and Lounging in Soberanes Canyon
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Monterey, Naturally, Part VII: Hiking and Lounging in Soberanes Canyon

  • Kristen Stipanov
  • Jul 24, 2015

After living in Monterey for just a little over a month, I’ve been told more than a few times about Garrapata State Park.

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