State & National
Standing Up to Big Oil
Another Global Climate Strike to end the era of fossil fuels happened September 20. https://fridaysforfutureusa.org/sept-20/ On September 21 Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, former president and CEO of the NAACP, and a Monterey County native, will not be speaking at the 52nd Annual NAACP Monterey County Life Membership Banquet. Instead, he is…
“It’s the best thing to happen”
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition / SF Bike published today a video message relevant for all of California, and beyond. Thanks to SF Bike, one of our California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike local partners, for this inspiring, motivating message. Support the work of SF Bike, Bicycling Monterey, and all advocates making biking and other active transportation…
SURVEY: SAFE’s California Driving Laws Survey (English and español)
el cuestionario en español:https://www.streetsareforeveryone.org/safe-events/driving-laws-survey It’s easy to grumble, but do you want to take action to help make things better? Here’s one simple way to collaborate with others on making California roads safer. Many California drivers don’t know some CA laws—e.g., that since 1 Jan 2023, drivers of all motor vehicles are to change lanes…
Reflecting on Monterey Car Week
We value history. And it can be fun to check out historic cars. Then we come home and hear news of yet another extreme weather event. Today it was a family member reporting a flash flooding emergency, prompting water rescues and evacuations in their community. They see firsthand what’s happening worldwide: humanity’s choices have led…
CA’s Complete Streets Bill of 2024: Senate Bill 960
9/27/24 update to the post below: Today California’s Governor signed SB 960, a bill in the making since 2017. Celebrate the win! Safer and more comfortable streets for all—including people biking, walking, rolling in a wheelchair, and taking transit, as well as people driving cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles—takes public support. Your support is…