"Big Sur Highway 1 Collapse Strands 2,000 Tourists"

A major storm caused a landslide on a 40-mile stretch of California's Highway 1, leading to chunks of the road falling off a cliff and forcing the evacuation of about 1,600 people. The landslide occurred near Rocky Creek Bridge, causing the closure of the highway in both directions at Palo Colorado. Emergency convoys escorted most people out, and more convoys were scheduled to allow anyone who remained to leave safely. The incident could complicate efforts to fully reopen Highway 1 by late spring, as the area is vulnerable to extreme weather events due to its topography and location.