Comments by Julie Spiegler
October 26, 2010
We moved here in 1999 and I definitely noticed the lack of squirrels (I grew up in the Midwest, where they are _everywhere_). In the past year or so we've definitely started to see them. One who lives on our property actually throws branches down at us as we walk by! There are still plenty of raccoons and possibly even more deer than ever before. There's a fox who now makes a daily trek across the deck, too. However it seems like we hear fewer coyotes - maybe that's why the others are now so bold?
December 22, 2008
There is a detailed Stage Map on the Route and Stage Info page:
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage2.html
They're doing a giant "detour" off Hwy 1 up Tunitas Creek to Skyline to get a big climb in.
February 19, 2008
Having the agendas posted is great and the Google group for notifications is even better. The Planning & Zoning agendas used to be posted in the post office, but I rarely see them and didn't notice anything online - have these reviews been discontinued? It's often the only way to find out what is happening when the property isn't immediately adjacent. Also, are any minutes available for the meetings? It's great to have agendas to show what is planned, but I'm not sure how to find out what actually…
February 13, 2008
(I'm not sure which thread to include my comment on - I hope this will be relocated as needed). I have lived on the coastside 9 years, so consider myself a "medium-timer". During that time I needed a few permits (requiring MCC meeting attendance, many visits to Redwood City) and I've also attended some Planning and Supervisor meetings to give feedback on proposed actions. Since I work in SF, visits to Redwood City (particularly during the day) and even MCC meetings in the evening are hard to accommodate.…
July 14, 2006
Carl, are you a geologist? I'm very curious as to how you've made your analysis of the roadbed geologic and repair issues - some of us would love to be better informed! My friends who are geologists have provided me with a basic understanding of how our local coastal "rock" and soil was created and evolves, but apparently you have a deeper understanding that we'd love to share. Also, I'd love to hear your strategy for relocating the heavy equipment twice each day to allow the road to be drivable…
July 13, 2006
I'm not going to try to defend Caltrans in general or their financial practices - I definitely don't have sufficient information to do either. I'm not saying they're saints, but it does appear as if real work is occurring and that's what is needed. However, I can't ignore these comments - I think you guys are crazy. Have you looked at the pictures? They really are working day and night, with numerous giant pieces of heavy machinery, and dozens of workers out there. Not seen in the pictures are the…
June 26, 2006
I join the other commenters in commending coastsider.com in providing fantastic coverage regarding Devil's Slide this year. You were there when we needed you, and the site has just continued to grow in value and interest. I've referred all many friends to it, and everyone (Coastsiders and "everyone else" alike) has appreciated it. I must admit, though, that I'm a little disappointed that Devil's Slide has completely dropped off the radar. I religiously check the CalTrans site updates and enjoy seeing…
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