Hwy 1 closure planned for Timber Fire response
MONTEREY COUNTY — An eight-mile stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur is scheduled to close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, to support emergency response operations for the Timber Fire.
The closure will extend from approximately 0.5 miles south of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn at Post Mile 42.6 to near Andrew Molera State Park at Post Mile 50. The closure will facilitate firefighting and evacuation operations while the Timber Fire emergency response remains active.
Electronic message boards will alert travelers in advance of the closure. Caltrans is advising motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel through the area and use U.S. 101 as an alternate route.
“We want to thank the community and the public for their patience while we continue to support the emergency response of the Timber Fire in Big Sur,” Caltrans said.
MBEP hosts AI summit on region’s future
CENTRAL COAST — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership will host “AI & the Future of Our Region,” a Sept. 10 summit exploring how artificial intelligence is affecting the regional economy, communities and future of work.
The event will bring together leaders from business, government, education, nonprofits and the technology sector at CSU Monterey Bay University Center from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The summit will feature AI leaders, policymakers, researchers and innovators, including speakers from OpenAI, Loti AI, the Hoover Institution and Stanford Law. Keynote conversations and expert panels will examine AI’s implications for the future of work, public policy, economic competitiveness and organizations across the Monterey Bay region.
“The topic of artificial intelligence has come up repeatedly at every MBEP regional gathering. Local leaders from all sectors want to know how AI will impact our region, to better grasp its potential and the pitfalls,” said MBEP President and CEO Tahra Goraya. “For many, artificial intelligence is the big unknown, but the reality is that AI is already here and it’s essential that we prepare to meet the changes.”
Registration and additional information, including the speaker lineup, are available at mbep.biz/ai-the-future-of-our-region/.
Artists, makers sought for Fall Into Art tour
KING CITY — Artists, makers and creators are invited to apply as vendors for Fall Into Art, a two-day arts celebration scheduled for Sept. 12-13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sol Treasures in King City.
The event will celebrate local creativity and community, with vendors offering art and handmade goods, creative experiences, workshops and other unique offerings for visitors. Fall Into Art is part of the Open Studios Art Tour, a program of the Arts Council for Monterey County.
A vendor fee applies. Those interested in participating can email Trina at tr****@**********es.com for vendor information, availability and details.
