Culture and Society
April 23-24, 2026: California Bicycle Summit
Hosted by California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike, the 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit will be in Sacramento on April 23-24. The deadline to register for the Summit is April 10, or until tickets run out. As Kendra Ramsey, CalBike executive director, said: If you’ve been on the fence about attending CalBike’s inspiring biennnial conference, now is the…
California and U.S. elections—and voter registration deadlines
213 words, 1 minute read time Voting info: Official government websites For the most accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information, visit official government websites. These include: Voter registration All U.S. voters can check for their voter registration deadline by starting with: https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration-deadlines For Californians, the last day to register to vote for the June 2, 2026 Primary…
In memory of Seth Pollack
March 19, 2026 update: “Criminal charges and a lawsuit seek justice for a slain bicyclist’s family.” – Report by Sara Rubin, Monterey County Now. https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/criminal-charges-and-a-lawsuit-seek-justice-for-a-slain-bicyclist-s-family/article_934a0c54-165c-4a2a-9d8f-d431919ce661.html On the evening of the December 4, 2025, Seth Seader Pollack was savoring the beauty of the Full Cold Moon over the Monterey Bay. On the morning of December 5,…
On Juneteenth or any day, bike to history
As the Cycling to History section of the Tips for Bicycling Monterey County guide indicates, we believe knowing U.S. history is vital, including—perhaps especially—when it’s a disgrace to the nation. Ignoring history does not change it! In 2025, healing divisions and creating a nation with true liberty and justice for all can still feel a…