Monday morning news summary

The shutdown comes as an atmospheric river pours rain into the area and is expected to last for most of the week. Authorities issued evacuation warnings around the Dolan Fire burn scar at 5 p.m. Sunday, as mudslides and downed trees and power lines are possible.

Caltrans said he was working with local agencies to minimize travel in Big Sur to allow residents and businesses to evacuate under the safest possible conditions. The closure of Highway 1 comes at the request of the California Highway Patrol.

For traffic updates on other state highways in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties, call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at (805) 549-3318 or go to https: // dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5.

Monterey County issued an evacuation warning around 5 p.m. Sunday for the Dolan burn scar area and areas in and around River Road in Salinas until Tuesday morning, as Sunday’s atmospheric storm system pours heavy rains in the county.

Forecasters say precipitation will likely meet thresholds for increased risk of debris flow activity, particularly in areas near the August 2020 fires. Properties and people below or downstream of the burn areas are at risk. increased risk.

Areas affected by the warning include Pine Canyon Road, Trimble Hill, Mesa Road, Manzanita Way, Wildwood Way, Redding Drive, Belmont Circle, the southwest end of Berry Drive, Limekiln Road, and the 800 block of River Road.

For information and resources on large animal evacuation, contact the Monterey County SPCA at (831) 646-5534.

The Santa Clara County Supervisory Board will explore the creation of a city-owned Internet service provider for underserved county residents on Tuesday.

Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Susan Ellenberg suggest that the county operate the ISP alone or with other local government partners. The service would provide reliable and affordable broadband service to underserved areas, primarily in eastern San Jose and southern Santa Clara County.

The county is reportedly considering making the service accessible to the more than 680,000 residents and small businesses who currently have only one provider as an option for high-speed internet.

Supervisors said in a statement on Sunday that more than 73,000 residents and businesses in Santa Clara County do not have Internet access at the speeds necessary for reliable Zoom calls, virtual classrooms, telehealth appointments. or many other functions.

Chavez and Ellenberg will discuss their proposal at a noon Monday press conference outside San Antonio Elementary School at 1721 E. San Antonio St., San Jose.

The Santa Clara County Supervisory Board meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting can be accessed at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/91575966226.

San Ramon City Council will decide on Tuesday whether to spend $ 1 million and change the city’s agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to handle the design and construction of the Bolliger Canyon / Iron bicycle crosswalk project. Horse Trail.

The money, which would come from the city’s beatification fund, would bring the cost of the project to $ 22,719,650 – most of which comes from state, federal, and J-measure funding.

A staff report for Tuesday’s meeting said the design was nearing completion and “some increase in the initial budget may be required, and staff recommend that a contingency fund be also developed for allow the project to run smoothly, if unforeseen changes result in increased costs. “

San Ramon city council meets virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting can be viewed at https://cityofsanramon.zoom.us/j/97160145461 (webinar id: 971 6014 5461) or on the city’s YouTube channel.

The Contra Costa County Supervisory Board will likely appoint Ellen McDonnell, who has held the interim post since August, as the county’s public defender on Tuesday.

McDonnell has been doing the job since former public defender Robin Lipetzky announced his retirement.

McDonnell worked in the Contra Costa office for 20 years, first as a graduate legal assistant and up to two years as deputy chief counsel before moving to the top position temporarily in August. She oversaw an annual budget of $ 36 million and a roster of 145 employees.

McDonnell holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Spanish and Italian from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. She has been a member of the California State Bar since 2001,

Supervisors meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The meeting can be viewed at https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/87344719204 or on the county website at www.contracosta.ca.gov.

The California Highway Patrol reports that a fatal collision occurred Sunday night on State Route 116 at Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa.

The incident was first reported at 10:04 p.m., noting that a vehicle had sunk an embankment, according to the CHP.

No further information on the incident was immediately available.

We are in the midst of the holiday season here in the Bay Area, and the opportunities to observe, marvel and revel are multiplying. Here is a chronological list of theater, dance and music events from December 13 to the end of the year.

The National Weather Service’s forecast for Monday for the San Francisco Bay Area calls for rains with up to an inch of precipitation possible in urban areas, with more expected at higher elevations. Rain and a possible thunderstorm are forecast overnight, with rain likely until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Monday’s day highs will be in the 1950s, with nightly troughs in the 1940s.

A wind advisory is in effect for the Bay Area until 7:00 a.m. Monday, and a high wave advisory is in effect until Wednesday morning.

A weaker storm system is expected to arrive mid-week, bringing light precipitation and cooler temperatures.

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