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Iconic Pacific Coast Highway stretch hit with sudden speed limit crackdown
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Iconic Pacific Coast Highway stretch hit with sudden speed limit crackdown

  • Caltrans reduced the speed limit on a 5.1-mile Big Sur stretch of Highway 1 from 55 mph to 45 mph to improve safety.
  • The change targets a winding Monterey County section south of Coast Road to north of Garrapata Creek Bridge.
  • Officials say the lower speed will give motorists more reaction time and reduce crash risk along the route.
  • Caltrans said updated speed limit signs are already in place and enforcement is effective immediately.
  • The move is part of broader efforts to reduce serious crashes and fatalities on California roads.
  • The stretch is a popular corridor for tourists, cyclists, and sightseers.
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Carlsbad woman’s naked body found in the woods of Big Sur: ‘Shocked’
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crime13h ago

Carlsbad woman’s naked body found in the woods of Big Sur: ‘Shocked’

  • Police found the body of Joanna Ruth Shields on Pine Ridge Trail near Sykes Hot Springs, in Big Sur, naked and with a head wound.
  • Authorities have not yet determined the cause or manner of death; toxicology results are pending.
  • Shields worked as a customer experience manager at Evolve Skateboards USA and was an avid skater.
  • Witnesses described a possible interaction with someone claiming to be Shields’ friend at the scene.
  • The investigation is being conducted by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from California Highway Patrol Air Operations.
  • Shields’ sister, Claudia Robinson, posted on Instagram about a 'tragic event' and shared grief.
  • The story has been widely shared and discussed on the NY Post site with multiple related headlines.
  • The case remains under investigation as authorities await further results and context.
  • Shields’ LinkedIn profile linked her to Evolve Skateboards USA, highlighting her professional role.
  • Emergency responders located the body and notified authorities in the Big Sur area.
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