Updates
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Update April 11
Yesterday (April 10) Jeneanne Crawford from Caltrans told me that their landscaping contractor was on site clearing debris from the ROW. I drove the perimeter and saw no crews. The only crew I saw was clearing trees at Seton, which is NOT related to the ROW. If anyone has a sighting of a crew on…
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Be Wildfire Safe & Ready on April 26
Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: Save-the-Date for Be Wildfire Safe & Ready on April 26: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/dont-be-scared-be-prepared-save-date-be-wildfire-safe-ready-april-26?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Webinar re: Fast-tracking Wildfire Prevention Projects
Governor Newsom has recently issued an executive order allowing specific wildfire prevention projects to bypass (no pun intended) CEQA and Coastal Commission Permitting. This will have profound implications for clearing the ROW. You can sign up here for a webinar explaining the procedure. https://wildfiretaskforce.org/governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-to-fast-track-critical-wildfire-prevention-projects/
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Sup Mueller on Board
RAMMB Update. Supervisor Ray Mueller is on board and actively supports our efforts. He will set up a coast-side meeting with Caltrans, CalFire, Senator Becker, and Assemblyman Berman so we all hear the same information.
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Meeting with Assym Berman
Some of the RAMMB steering committee met yesterday with Assym. Marc Berman and lead staff. The link below is to the fact sheet we presented. He reacted favorably to pursuing solutions, and to coordinating with Sen. Becker, Supvr. Mueller, etc. However, he made no promises on timing or scope because… we’re dealing with Caltrans –…
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Contact with Caltrans ROW PM
RAMMB Update Email Sent to Caltrans Right of Way Project Manager–We need to be concerned: Larry De Young 8:43 AM (0 minutes ago) Mr. Jas Singh Project Manager, Division of Right of Way Caltrans District 4 Dear Mr. Singh, Thanks for your call today. I would like to summarize our discussion in bullet points. Please let…
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Email to Sup Mueller March 28
RAMMB Update: We sent an email to San Mateo County Supervisor Mueller. We know he is aware of our efforts, but we want him to play an active role in helping us get Caltrans to mitigate the Very High Fire Hazard posed by the ROW: Caltrans Devil’s Slide Right of Way (ROW) Larry De Young…
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Caltrans Update March 25
RAMMB Update: We received this email from Caltrans on Tuesday, March 25. It is encouraging! I have asked whether the entire 100 acre ROW will be done and will report back with that response. Crawford, Jeneane@DOT Tue, Mar 25, 1:56 PM (16 hours ago) to me Hi Larry, I just received an update on the cleanup…
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Response from Caltrans to “Assess”
Recently, RAMMB members have inundated Caltrans with complaints. As a result, Caltrans has informed us that their Environmental Division is working with Caltrans to “assess” the ROW situation. We believe an assessment is not good enough, as Calfire has already assessed the ROW as Very High Risk. Governor Newsom has recently suspended CEQA and the…
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Updated Fire Hazard Maps Available
Fire hazard zones are updated, and the risk to Montara and Moss Beach has increased. Check your address in the map provided by the SF Chronicle: https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2025/cal-fire-risk-map/. Many homeowners will lose their fire insurance, and property values will decrease. RAMMB is a grassroots organization that aims to have the State clear the Caltrans Devil’s Slide…
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