Cloudy, then Mostly Sunny
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WEATHER • PACIFIC GROVE
Plan the day around the coast—not a regional average.
Pacific Grove’s marine layer, wind and shoreline conditions can differ block by block. This section combines the official point forecast with reporting about conditions that change local plans.
OFFICIAL NWS FORECAST
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy with a high near 64. West-southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Today64°WSW 7 to 14 mph
WHAT IT MEANS FOR LOCAL EVENTS
Cool and damp early, but Car Week remains on track.
Morning marine-layer moisture can leave streets, show fields and parked cars wet. Friday should brighten after a cloudy start; Saturday looks partly sunny. Bring a light layer, allow extra stopping distance on damp roads and expect the coast to stay cooler than inland venues.
Partly Sunny
10% precipitation • WNW 5 to 10 mphMostly Cloudy
10% precipitation • W 5 to 10 mphForecast reviewed Aug 13, 9:24 AMOpen the full official forecast ↗
CURRENT COVERAGE
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Local Business665 Lighthouse Avenue, downtown Pacific Grove
The Block opens as downtown Pacific Grove's first wine bar
The Block Wine Bar opened August 12 at 665 Lighthouse Ave. after receiving Monterey County Health Department sign-off the day before. Owner Coby Shammas says the bar opens daily at noon, closing at 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Because the original August 13 report was first found after MyPG.news' 88-hour live window, this verified item was added directly to the archive as a backfill.
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Timber Fire smoke reaches parts of the Monterey Peninsula
KSBW reports that smoke from the Timber Fire reached parts of the Monterey Peninsula Wednesday evening as outdoor Car Week activity increased. Monterey Bay Air Resources District confirms the fire can affect regional air quality and directs residents to its live particulate-sensor network because conditions can vary by location and change with the wind. MBARD says people should use common sense when smoke is visible: reconsider running or children's outdoor play, and limit exposure if readings reach unhealthy levels. PGUSD is monitoring conditions under its color-coded school activity protocol. No single Peninsula-wide AQI value is stated because local readings vary.
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PGUSD posts smoke-response rules for outdoor activities
PGUSD has posted a color-coded Timber Fire air-quality plan for its schools. The district says normal outdoor activities may continue at Green, while Yellow calls for extra precautions for students who are sensitive to smoke or have respiratory conditions. At Orange, outdoor activities are strictly limited or modified for all students; at Red, all outdoor activities move indoors. The notice does not assign a current campus color, so families should check live air readings rather than assume the threshold. Monterey Bay Air Resources District says conditions outside Big Sur were generally Good to Moderate Tuesday but can change quickly with wind and fire activity.
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NWS calls Wednesday thunderstorm window near-critical for fire weather
The National Weather Service's 5:26 a.m. discussion now calls conditions near-critical from Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday in Monterey and San Benito counties. The chance of high-based showers or thunderstorms remains up to 15%, but any storm that develops could produce erratic 35–45 mph outflow gusts, new lightning starts and problems for crews on the Timber Fire. The higher terrain above the marine layer is the main concern. No Red Flag Warning is listed. Outdoor Car Week events remain scheduled; monitor official alerts and move indoors if thunder is heard.
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Timber Fire reaches 4,245 acres and remains 7% contained
CAL FIRE now lists the Timber Fire at 4,245 acres and 7% containment, an increase of 201 acres since the prior MyPG.news update. The agency says the fire has burned almost to Highway 1 at Grimes Canyon and continues backing slowly toward structures between Ventana and Partington Ridge Road. Cooler temperatures and high humidity helped crews, but fire remains active in heavy vegetation. Highway 1 restrictions and evacuation orders remain in effect through the fire area. Avoid Big Sur Car Week side trips, keep evacuation routes clear and check the official incident and road pages before travel.
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Coastal Flood Advisory ended at 2 a.m. Thursday
The National Weather Service's Coastal Flood Advisory for Pacific Grove and Monterey Bay expired at 2 a.m. Thursday, August 13. The NWS Monterey office hazard map no longer listed the advisory at its 3:32 a.m. update. This item remains visible for its source-timestamped record; it is no longer an active warning.
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Lovers Point beach begins filling beneath the Saturday marine layer
Families, swimmers and paddlers were already gathering at Lovers Point Beach late Saturday morning, according to a reader-submitted onsite photograph. The National Weather Service forecast calls for partial sunshine and a high near 71°F Saturday, then morning fog giving way to partial sunshine with a high near 73°F Sunday. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through 2 a.m. Thursday, so use extra care near high tide and avoid flooded access points.
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First Friday field report: Katherine Lavin and band performed outside Monarch Pub
Local singer-songwriter Katherine Lavin and her band performed downtown at Monarch Pub during Pacific Grove’s August 7 First Friday celebration. An onsite MyPG.news reader confirmed the performance with a photograph shortly before 8 p.m. Friday. The performance has ended; this dated field report remains in the feed for its 88-hour live window.
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Pacific Grove point forecast
The National Weather Service forecast for the shoreline and city—not an inland Monterey County average.
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Use live particulate sensors when smoke varies across the Peninsula. Conditions can change faster than a general AQI summary.
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Community
First Friday brought a downtown summer celebration
The downtown event was held Friday, August 7, as part of a full weekend of Pacific Grove community activities. The event has ended. This verified listing moved to the archive after its 88-hour live window closed.
Community
Asilomar Sunset Music Series returned Friday evening
The outdoor series at the Social Hall deck ran from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday with live music, food, local beer and wine, and s’mores. The August 7 event has ended. This verified listing moved to the archive after its 88-hour live window closed.
Public Safety
Pacific Grove police arrest resident after reported knife threat
Police said a community service officer's observation led officers to a reported victim, who identified a Pacific Grove resident as the person who allegedly threatened him. Officers reported recovering three knives, including the folding knife believed to have been used in the incident. The allegations have not been adjudicated. This verified item moved to the archive after its 88-hour live window closed.
Accountability
PGUSD says middle-school principal stepped away after civil complaint surfaced
Pacific Grove Unified School District said it learned of a civil lawsuit naming PGMS Principal Sean Roach and the district where he previously worked. The district said the complaint alleges conduct more than 20 years ago and does not involve PGUSD; Roach denied the allegations and stepped away while Assistant Principal Nick Tovani became interim principal. The complaint's claims remain allegations, not findings or adjudicated facts. This July 30 district notice was backfilled directly to the archive after its 88-hour live window had closed.
Local Business
Architectural Review Board schedules hearing for 715 Ocean View Boulevard
A City of Pacific Grove public hearing notice says the Architectural Review Board will meet August 11 at 3 p.m. to consider Architectural Permit, Coastal Development Permit and Variance application 25-0253. The proposal would remodel the existing residence, connect it to the garage with a first-floor addition, and add a second floor and ADU above the garage. The notice is dated July 30 and was added directly to the archive after its 88-hour live window had closed; the upcoming hearing is separately previewed on the Local Business desk.
Public Safety
Former Pacific Grove High girls basketball coach arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a student
KSBW reported that former Pacific Grove High School girls basketball coach Marquis Pickrom was arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct involving a student. The report concerns allegations, not a conviction. It was published February 2, 2026 and is archived here after resurfacing in the live search on August 7; it is not a new incident.
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