THE PUBLIC SAFETY DESK
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Reviewed August 9, 2026 • 2:52 a.m.WHAT TO KNOW NOW
Conditions change quickly. These items reflect the latest official information available at the desk’s review time; always follow posted signs and emergency personnel.
The National Weather Service says low-lying Monterey Bay shoreline areas may see up to 1.7 feet of inundation above ground level through 2 a.m. August 13. Coastal trails, beach access, lots and isolated roads could flood. Do not pass barricades or enter floodwater.
Read the NWS advisory ↗Caltrans reports continuous one-way controlled traffic roughly 15.7 miles south of Monterey at Rocky Creek Bridge through 6 a.m. August 31 due to construction.
Check current Highway 1 conditions ↗Caltrans District 5 announced a long-term closure of the southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue beginning August 2. Drivers heading toward Capitola should plan an alternate exit.
Read the Caltrans notice ↗The new source-linked map covers every distinct report in the city’s four currently posted weekly logs, including 14 reports tied to an arrest entry. Personal arrest-table fields are not republished.
Open the 60-day police activity map →KSBW, citing Pacific Grove police, reports that a man allegedly shoved two juveniles around 7:15 p.m. July 31 and threw one juvenile’s e-bike from the pier into the ocean. The allegation has not been adjudicated, and MyPG.news has not independently identified the person police are seeking.
Read KSBW’s report ↗Police say the latest patrol resulted in 9 citations and 8 warnings while officers focused on safe driving around students, school staff, crossing guards, pedestrians and bicyclists. PGPD says these patrols will continue during the school year.
Read the official PGPD post ↗PLAN AHEAD
DOWNTOWN PROCESSION • AFTER NOON MASS
The published schedule calls for a noon Mass at Saint Angela Merici Church, 146 8th Street, followed by a procession, lunch and auction. The city special-event calendar lists the event downtown on Lighthouse Avenue at 1 p.m. Follow posted directions; the reviewed sources do not specify a road closure.
Read the published event schedule ↗CAR WEEK • INCREASED VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
Police say residents should expect more vehicles and pedestrians around Asilomar, Pacific Grove Golf Links, downtown and the shoreline. Local events include Electric Coast on Monday and Tuesday; Night Rider Tuesday evening; the Little Car Show downtown Wednesday; Legends of the Autobahn and Woodies in the Woods Thursday; and the Rotary Concours Auto Rally downtown Friday. Follow posted restrictions and allow extra travel time.
Open the official PGPD Car Week notice ↗DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURE • NOON–5 P.M.
The event is scheduled across downtown Pacific Grove. The Chamber listing says Lighthouse Avenue will be closed between Fountain Avenue and Congress Avenue. Expect congestion before and after show hours and use parallel routes where possible.
See official event details ↗RECURRING DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY
Weekly market activity brings added pedestrian traffic and temporary street impacts near downtown. Check the city calendar and observe posted restrictions before entering the market area.
Check the city calendar ↗REPORTING RULE
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