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Authorities Stepping Up Security For Big Sur Marathon

BIG SUR, Calif.- Local law enforcement agencies want to assure the public that safety is their top priority at the Big Sur International Marathon in the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy.

The California Highway Patrol is working with the Big Sur International Marathon and several other agencies including the California Emergency Management Agency, Cal Fire, Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Monterey Police Department, Sand City Police Department, and Monterey Peninsula Airport Fire Department. CHP said they are providing maximum security for this weekend's event.

"The collaborative goal is to ensure the marathon is a safe, fun, enjoyable event for spectators and participants alike," said Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller in a CHP news release.

Public Invited To Talk About New County Land

Public Invited To Talk About New County Land

MONTEREY, Calif.-  The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is inviting the public to sound off on camping at the Whisler-Wilson Property.

Last year, officials discussed the disbursement of up to $1,000,000 to the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District to acquire the 317-acre Whisler Wilson Ranch near Point Lobos in Monterey County, for natural resource protection and public access.

New Children's Pool Closer To Reality

New information on a contract that would give the city the green light to build a children's pool at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.

The contract is now official, after it was approved last week by the city council. The project is slated to cost about $200,000. The pool is expected to add to the already popular area used for picnicking, fishing, swimming, water sports, and surfing. 

Last year, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) gave the "Save the Pool" campaign $40,000 in a matching grant.

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Watch Out For High Surf This Weekend

While the Mavericks surf contest rolls through Half Moon Bay on Sunday, people in Pacific Grove will get their own dose of high waves.

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning on-lookers from viewing the big wave competition from the water, and also sending out a message to locals to stay away from the surf anywhere along the coast.  

The surf is really unpredictable.

A high surf advisory remains in effect from 10 am Saturday to 4 pm pst Sunday. The waves and surf from 4 to 5 foot west swell with a dominant period of 25 to 27 seconds will move into the waters late Friday afternoon. Seas will build to 8 to 10 feet with occasional sets to 20 feet with a dominant period of 20 to 22 seconds by late Saturday morning. 

Gearing Up For AT&T Pro-Am

Gearing Up For AT&T Pro-Am

 

It's already that time of year again when celebrities flock to the Central Coast and the best of the best in the golf world test their skills on the sprawling greens of Pebble Beach and surrounding courses.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will take place Feb. 6 through Feb. 10 and Pacific Grove is offering its shuttle service to one of the best events on the Monterey Peninsula. 

Registration Begins For Youth Baseball and Softball Players

MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Monterey Peninsula Baseball and Softball Recreation League has started registration for their 2013 season. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 are encouraged to join the sport.

Teams can register in-person on Thursday, January 10th or Saturday January 12th at the Monterey Youth Center. The center is located at 777 Pearl Street in Monterey next to Dennis the Menace Park.

Registration on Thursday goes on from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

All new and returning players are required to register. New players need to bring a copy of their birth certificate when they sign up. There are no tryouts for this sport.