Culture and Society
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…
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…
From around the USA: Voices of people who bike
While the nation’s independence is celebrated July 4th, people who bike celebrate independence year-round. Being independent of a motor vehicle and getting about by bike, even for a short ride, refreshes the spirit and provides an incomparable feeling of freedom! “The thrill of speeding downhill …the refreshing feel of fog misting my face…hearing bird songs…