Big Sur businesses remain open despite devastating landslide

BIG SUR, Calif. (KGO) -- It's been a challenging year for residents in the community of Big Sur. Landslides caused by recent storms have left many wondering when they'll be able to catch a break. But shop owners want the Bay Area to know that Big Sur remains open for business.

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"One of the most trying years that we've had in doing 17 years of business between the fires, and the road closing," said Francesca Mellinger, co-owner of the Local Color Gallery.

She says this season wasn't supposed to be like this.

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