BIG SUR MARATHON
BIG SUR — The Big Sur International Marathon will return to Highway 1 on Sunday, April 27, featuring a scenic 27-mile course along the Big Sur coast. Nearly 10,000 athletes, thousands of spectators and hundreds of volunteers are expected to participate in this world-renowned event. To accommodate the race, Highway 1 will be closed from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., specifically between Big Sur Station (Post Mile 45.64) and Rio Road in Carmel (PM 72.92). During this period, only emergency vehicles and scheduled CHP-led caravans will be allowed on the highway. Local residents needing to travel can join the CHP-led caravans, with schedules available at bigsurmarathon.org/traffic-information/. California Highway Patrol will assist with traffic control, and message and directional signs will be in place to alert travelers. For more information about the marathon, visit bigsurmarathon.org.
CHILDREN’S DAY
SOLEDAD — La Reina Ice Cream has partnered with the Soledad Police Department to host a special Children’s Day event on Wednesday, April 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. The festivities will take place in front of La Reina Ice Cream at 167 Main St. in Soledad. Families and friends are invited to join an afternoon of fun, featuring games, activities and, of course, plenty of ice cream. In addition, patrons can enter a raffle for toy prizes with every $10 purchase at La Reina Ice Cream until April 30. Parents or guardians must be present to claim prizes.
LAND ACQUISITION
SOUTH COUNTY — Marc Del Piero, CEO of the Ag Land Trust, recently announced the acquisition of a 1,300-acre ranch in South Monterey County from the estate of Marguerite Nunn. A dedicated supporter of agricultural and open space preservation in the region, Nunn was a long-time resident of Monterey County. The acquisition, made possible through grant funds from the U.S. Department of Defense, is part of a partnership aimed at preserving ranchlands and open spaces near Camp Roberts. The Nunn Ranch is notable for containing remnants of the 19th Century Stone Canyon Mine Railway and served as the original site of the U.S. Post Office for the now-forgotten town of Valleton from 1887 to 1918.The Ag Land Trust plans to permanently preserve the ranch for cattle ranching and open space, ensuring its agricultural heritage remains intact.
