#monterey — Public Fediverse posts

It's drizzling from the thick marine layer and fog at our place by #Monterey high School. This is perfect weather for #CarWeek 😅

#CaWx

It's drizzling from the thick marine layer and fog at our place by #Monterey high School. This is perfect weather for #CarWeek 😅

#CaWx

A few very grumpy neighbors by us in #Monterey managed to get the roundabout test project stopped.

https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/monterey-city-council-cancels-quick-build-intersection-project-following-pushback/

We didn't even know about the comment period or we would have shown up to support the roundabout.

There is someone who lives near where the roundabout would have been put in that rallied her friends to go yell about the roundabout and got it stopped. She also hates the high school that is near her house which has been there since 1915.

So the five way stop that is absolutely awful when the high school is in session will stay the same and the city lost out on the grant money. Oh well.

A few very grumpy neighbors by us in #Monterey managed to get the roundabout test project stopped.

https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/monterey-city-council-cancels-quick-build-intersection-project-following-pushback/

We didn't even know about the comment period or we would have shown up to support the roundabout.

There is someone who lives near where the roundabout would have been put in that rallied her friends to go yell about the roundabout and got it stopped. She also hates the high school that is near her house which has been there since 1915.

So the five way stop that is absolutely awful when the high school is in session will stay the same and the city lost out on the grant money. Oh well.

"Monterey City Council cancels quick-build intersection project following pushback,” report by
Aric Sleeper, #MontereyCountyNow

“Research consistently shows that even modest reductions in vehicle speed can significantly reduce the likelihood and severity of pedestrian injuries.” https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/monterey-city-council-cancels-quick-build-intersection-project-following-pushback/article_2a8ab44d-5ae2-4f6d-9c60-7c6b9d0fd959.html

#SafeRoutesToSchool #Monterey #QuickBuild #TrafficCalming #infrastructure

"Monterey City Council cancels quick-build intersection project following pushback,” report by
Aric Sleeper, #MontereyCountyNow

“Research consistently shows that even modest reductions in vehicle speed can significantly reduce the likelihood and severity of pedestrian injuries.” https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/monterey-city-council-cancels-quick-build-intersection-project-following-pushback/article_2a8ab44d-5ae2-4f6d-9c60-7c6b9d0fd959.html

#SafeRoutesToSchool #Monterey #QuickBuild #TrafficCalming #infrastructure

Protip for all visitors to #Monterey #CarWeek: I know it’s super tempting, but do not rev your car and zoom out of the Lighthouse Ave tunnel. There is always—ALWAYS—a cop with a sound meter and radar gun at the exit.

#MontereyCarWeek

Protip for all visitors to #Monterey #CarWeek: I know it’s super tempting, but do not rev your car and zoom out of the Lighthouse Ave tunnel. There is always—ALWAYS—a cop with a sound meter and radar gun at the exit.

#MontereyCarWeek

"'In an ideal world, we would have bike lanes with a physical barrier everywhere. That’s what’s needed. The reason more people don’t bike is primarily the fear of cars, and you can’t blame them.'” https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/can-advocates-make-local-streets-safer-for-pedestrians-cyclists-and-drivers/article_5b81d56e-a2c0-4a96-beac-62ee7f601013.html

—Story by Aric Sleeper, photos by Daniel Dreifuss, #MontereyCountyWeekly / #MontereyCountyNow

#infrastructure #BikeTooter #cycling #biking #TrafficSafety #transportation #BikeCommute #MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #Monterey #California #BikeMonterey

"'In an ideal world, we would have bike lanes with a physical barrier everywhere. That’s what’s needed. The reason more people don’t bike is primarily the fear of cars, and you can’t blame them.'” https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/can-advocates-make-local-streets-safer-for-pedestrians-cyclists-and-drivers/article_5b81d56e-a2c0-4a96-beac-62ee7f601013.html

—Story by Aric Sleeper, photos by Daniel Dreifuss, #MontereyCountyWeekly / #MontereyCountyNow

#infrastructure #BikeTooter #cycling #biking #TrafficSafety #transportation #BikeCommute #MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #Monterey #California #BikeMonterey

#Janis #Joplin :
A mere slip of a #Texas #country #girl, seemingly coming from out of nowhere with a voice like #Big #Momma #Thornton blowing away the #Monterey #Pop #Festival

Janis Joplin / "Ball and Chain" youtu.be/X1zFnyEe3nE

#Janis #Joplin :
A mere slip of a #Texas #country #girl, seemingly coming from out of nowhere with a voice like #Big #Momma #Thornton blowing away the #Monterey #Pop #Festival

Janis Joplin / "Ball and Chain" youtu.be/X1zFnyEe3nE

Went for a walk, our local turkey vultures were enjoying the afternoon sun as well. #BirdPhotography #Monterey

Went for a walk, our local turkey vultures were enjoying the afternoon sun as well. #BirdPhotography #Monterey

In our inbox today was "the first edition of the Highway 1 Elkhorn Slough Corridor #Climate Resiliency Project newsletter.” To receive those updates, contact #Transportation Agency for #Monterey County (TAMC):
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/highway-1-elkhorn-slough-corridor-climate-resiliency-project

#MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #ElkhornSlough #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction

In our inbox today was "the first edition of the Highway 1 Elkhorn Slough Corridor #Climate Resiliency Project newsletter.” To receive those updates, contact #Transportation Agency for #Monterey County (TAMC):
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/highway-1-elkhorn-slough-corridor-climate-resiliency-project

#MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #ElkhornSlough #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction

Exhilarating captain's log entry from Monterey Bay where the captain and passengers of Sanctuary Cruises captures incredible video of a pod of Bigg's killer whales hunting 15 dolphins. High wire acrobatics etc.

"Seeing a predation event of this scale is a stark reminder of the raw, trophic dynamics of Monterey Bay. While these encounters can be difficult to watch, they represent the natural ecological balance of a healthy, functioning marine sanctuary."

https://www.sanctuarycruises.com/captains-log/entry-1784508111383/

#Marine #Wildlife #Monterey #Orcas #Dolphins

Exhilarating captain's log entry from Monterey Bay where the captain and passengers of Sanctuary Cruises captures incredible video of a pod of Bigg's killer whales hunting 15 dolphins. High wire acrobatics etc.

"Seeing a predation event of this scale is a stark reminder of the raw, trophic dynamics of Monterey Bay. While these encounters can be difficult to watch, they represent the natural ecological balance of a healthy, functioning marine sanctuary."

https://www.sanctuarycruises.com/captains-log/entry-1784508111383/

#Marine #Wildlife #Monterey #Orcas #Dolphins

Doing the things I know for sure I’m going to miss a lot when I move. It was a long weekend - wellness break given at work :)

#bayarea #monterey #whalewatching #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography

Doing the things I know for sure I’m going to miss a lot when I move. It was a long weekend - wellness break given at work :)

#bayarea #monterey #whalewatching #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography

As #Monterey #CarWeek is coming up, the residents of Seaside CA (a city in the Monterey metro area) is asking their police department to hassle loud cars out of their city. They really, really hate the amount of cars that descend into what is otherwise a quiet coastal town every year.

My fellow car enthusiast friend put it this way: Imagine there’s a week-long tuba festival that comes into your town every year. During that week, thousands of people play the tuba on the streets all day, and late into the night. Would you like that?

Can’t really argue with that argument.

#cars

As #Monterey #CarWeek is coming up, the residents of Seaside CA (a city in the Monterey metro area) is asking their police department to hassle loud cars out of their city. They really, really hate the amount of cars that descend into what is otherwise a quiet coastal town every year.

My fellow car enthusiast friend put it this way: Imagine there’s a week-long tuba festival that comes into your town every year. During that week, thousands of people play the tuba on the streets all day, and late into the night. Would you like that?

Can’t really argue with that argument.

#cars

Red sunset towards #Monterey bay this evening. Silhouetted palm trees, second picture frames it with a lamp and some olive tree leaves . #photography

Red sunset towards #Monterey bay this evening. Silhouetted palm trees, second picture frames it with a lamp and some olive tree leaves . #photography

We’re grateful to @matthiasK / Matthias Kamm for donating today to support the Bicycling Monterey website and public outreach. Matthias is a repeat donor. Why? See what people say about this work, including comments from bike advocates; transportation professionals and municipal leaders; media professionals; people who live outside #MontereyCounty; and #Monterey County residents. https://bikemonterey.org/comments.html

#BikeTooter #biking #bicycling #cycling #ActiveTransport #ClimateAction #gratitude #donations

We’re grateful to @matthiasK / Matthias Kamm for donating today to support the Bicycling Monterey website and public outreach. Matthias is a repeat donor. Why? See what people say about this work, including comments from bike advocates; transportation professionals and municipal leaders; media professionals; people who live outside #MontereyCounty; and #Monterey County residents. https://bikemonterey.org/comments.html

#BikeTooter #biking #bicycling #cycling #ActiveTransport #ClimateAction #gratitude #donations

#Monterey County officials send a strong message to #ICE: Get lost

https://voicesofmontereybay.org/2026/07/08/monterey-county-officials-send-a-strong-message-to-ice-get-lost/

Non-cooperation will cost the county, but the community has spoken

#Monterey County officials send a strong message to #ICE: Get lost

https://voicesofmontereybay.org/2026/07/08/monterey-county-officials-send-a-strong-message-to-ice-get-lost/

Non-cooperation will cost the county, but the community has spoken

Carmel Beach View 💙 A watercolor painting for #MeerMittwoch and every day! I loved painting this after a spring visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Fine art prints available in my shop. 🎨 https://fineartamerica.com/featured/carmel-beach-view-elizabeth-kennen.html

#art #artwork #artist #MastoArt #watercolor #painting #ocean #sea #SeaWednesday #Monterey #Carmel #California #coast #nature #seascape #FedigiftShop #ArtForSale

I shot a very well attended 4th of July Parade in Monterey, CA. I have some fun shots from the parade, but the ones I'm most pleased by are these face in the crowd shots I was able to get after the parade ended.

Every time I'm in a crowd, I try to get shots like this, but it's always hit or miss... mostly miss. This time, I got exceedingly lucky and very noticeable faces kept appearing out of the sea of humanity over and over again for me.

#photography #monterey #4thofJuly #America250

I shot a very well attended 4th of July Parade in Monterey, CA. I have some fun shots from the parade, but the ones I'm most pleased by are these face in the crowd shots I was able to get after the parade ended.

Every time I'm in a crowd, I try to get shots like this, but it's always hit or miss... mostly miss. This time, I got exceedingly lucky and very noticeable faces kept appearing out of the sea of humanity over and over again for me.

#photography #monterey #4thofJuly #America250

Pro Soccer: Union escape San Antonio with a draw – Monterey Herald https://www.rawchili.com/5038578/ #BigSur #California #carmel #CarmelValley #castroville #CentralCoast #DelReyOaks #gonzales #greenfield #KingCity #LatestHeadlines #LocalSports #marina #monterey #MontereyCounty #MossLanding #NorthernCalifornia #PacificGrove #PebbleBeach #prunedale #salinas #SandCity #seaside #Soccer #sports #SportsNewsletter

Phoenix Suns exercise Bouyea’s contract for 2026-27 – Monterey Herald https://www.rawchili.com/nba/776140/ #Basketball #BigSur #california #carmel #CarmelValley #castroville #CentralCoast #DelReyOaks #gonzales #greenfield #KingCity #LatestHeadlines #LocalSports #marina #monterey #MontereyCounty #MossLanding #NBA #NorthernCalifornia #PacificGrove #PebbleBeach #Phoenix #PhoenixSuns #PhoenixSuns #prunedale #salinas #SandCity #seaside #soledad #Sports #SportsNewsletter #suns

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https://www.revolutionverte.fr

#France #Avignon #Sèvres #Chambéry #Paris #francophone #francophonie #Afrique #Asie #USA #Monterey #Montreux #Genève #Suisse #Romande #Lagny #Meaux #Amiens #Rennes #Lorient #responsable

Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove, one of my oil pastel paintings. Artwork for #MeerMittwoch and every day! 💙 Fine art prints available in my shop. https://1-elizabeth-kennen.pixels.com/featured/asilomar-beach-in-pacific-grove-elizabeth-kennen.html

#art #artwork #artist #MastoArt #painting #ocean #beach #Monterey #California #coast #SeaWednesday #nature #landscape #seascape #travel

Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United had a few major wins during the bargaining period:

FMLA: We removed exceptions so that all employees are covered creating easier qualifications for leave

Reproductive Loss Leave: Expanded to include sterilization and abortion; clarified coverage under CFRA for family-planning procedures

Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 paid days per event; expanded to include foster family, cousins, designated persons (tamily-like relations), and pets

Proud of my former coworkers

#Labor #Unions #Monterey

Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United had a few major wins during the bargaining period:

FMLA: We removed exceptions so that all employees are covered creating easier qualifications for leave

Reproductive Loss Leave: Expanded to include sterilization and abortion; clarified coverage under CFRA for family-planning procedures

Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 paid days per event; expanded to include foster family, cousins, designated persons (tamily-like relations), and pets

Proud of my former coworkers

#Labor #Unions #Monterey

Pro Soccer: Union road woes continue, blanked in Tulsa – Monterey Herald https://www.rawchili.com/5024523/ #BigSur #California #carmel #CarmelValley #castroville #CentralCoast #DelReyOaks #gonzales #greenfield #KingCity #LatestHeadlines #LocalSports #marina #monterey #MontereyCounty #MossLanding #NorthernCalifornia #PacificGrove #PebbleBeach #prunedale #salinas #SandCity #seaside #Soccer #soledad #sports #SportsNewsletter

#MontereyCounty / #CondadoDeMonterey #ActiveTransportation Plan includes a June 24, 2026 kickoff meeting in Salinas, 6-8pm. Food provided. Zoom option available.

UPDATED DETAILS, including carpool info: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-county-active-transportation-plan-el-plan-de-transporte-activo-del-condado-de-monterey.html

"Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will serve as a roadmap for making #Monterey County safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities who #walk, #bike, or use other forms of #ActiveTransportation. This update builds on the County’s previous ATP, adopted in 2018, incorporating new analysis and community priorities and needs.
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#cycling #pedestrian #skate #scoot #transportation

#MontereyCounty / #CondadoDeMonterey #ActiveTransportation Plan includes a June 24, 2026 kickoff meeting in Salinas, 6-8pm. Food provided. Zoom option available.

UPDATED DETAILS, including carpool info: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-county-active-transportation-plan-el-plan-de-transporte-activo-del-condado-de-monterey.html

"Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will serve as a roadmap for making #Monterey County safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities who #walk, #bike, or use other forms of #ActiveTransportation. This update builds on the County’s previous ATP, adopted in 2018, incorporating new analysis and community priorities and needs.
…
#cycling #pedestrian #skate #scoot #transportation

Juvenile gull inspecting discarded restaurant ice on a Monterey CA wharf.

#Photography #naturephotography #birds #Monterey

Juvenile gull inspecting discarded restaurant ice on a Monterey CA wharf.

#Photography #naturephotography #birds #Monterey

#SilentSunday #photography #Birds #Monterey

Today a local man whose family has one Rad bike and whose other bicycles are, to his great satisfaction, Tern bikes, brought this Rad news to our attention. He’s bummed they don’t have ALL Terns. https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/05/12/woman-files-wrongful-death-suit-against-rad-power-bikes-after-fire-kills

That Rad news is another reason we’re grateful that two extraordinary bike industry leaders — Larry Pizzi and Dale Aguas — steered us in the right direction. Years ago Larry told us about Bosch batteries; and in 2024, Dale of @ternbicycles (which use Bosch batteries) pointed us to a #TernBicycles model very well suited to our needs, the #TernNBD. #Monterey Bay #LocalBikeShop Current eBikes assembled our Tern NBD P8i, and also provides 24 months of unlimited Standard Tune-ups + ongoing support and care.

We’re so glad to have the quality of Bosch and Tern, and also very happy with Current’s service. https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/116644390356044137

#ebikes #ElectricBikes #Batteries #eBikeBatteries #RadBatteryRecall #ConsumerProductSafety #MontereyCounty #BikeTooter #eBike

In our 17th anniversary updates, learn about these 2 individual bikepackers we met in #Monterey today, both brimming with the joy of #cycling and sharing our enthusiasm for the importance of #BikeAdvocacy: https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html

#MontereyCounty #biking #cyclists #bikepacking #BikeTouring

After attending the 2026 California Bicycle Summit, the California Coastal Commission’s Senior Transportation, Access, and Mobility Planner Devon Jackson is eager to hear from local bicycle advocates on the Central Coast. He’d appreciate their recommendations, which can help guide project planning along the coast. Contact Devon: https://bikemonterey.org/california-coastal-commission-bike-advocacy.html

#CompleteStreets #CaliforniaCoast #CalBike #MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #SanLuisObispoCounty #SantaCruzCounty #Monterey #SanLuisObispo #SantaCruz

June 2 #California - Primary Election https://bikemonterey.org/usa-general-election-and-voter-registration-deadlines.html
June 10 #Monterey County - Twilight #Cycling at WeatherTech Raceway #LagunaSeca https://bikemonterey.org/twilight-cycling-laguna-seca.html
June 14 #MontereyCounty - #SandCity Criterium - https://mbrt.bike/sand-city-crit/

Monterey County #PrideMonth activities include
-Every Sunday in June, Pride worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Monterey https://fpcmonterey.org/

-Pride flag raisings June 1, city of Salinas; June 2, Monterey; June 3, Soledad; June 8, Greenfield. And County of Monterey resolution to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors that “reflects the County of Monterey’s ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace and community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.” #MontereyCountyNow https://www.montereycountynow.com/svnow/culture/out-and-proud-local-cities-announce-flag-raising-ceremonies-for-pride-month/article_78ee2148-b44a-438e-b844-ff80e7fc759f.html

#BikeTooter

Such a beautiful day. Despite our doubts last eve (after hours of garden labor), we had a wonderful ride in to Monterey today for Bluegrass Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

A special joy was meeting @NoRomBasic and his spouse, who came for Bike Chat (https://bikemonterey.org/bike-to-bluegrass.html) in the Jay Bartow Memorial Garden (https://bikemonterey.org/rest-stop-tip-jay-bartow-memorial-garden-monterey.html).

#MontereyCounty #LiveMusic #Monterey #MontereySalinasTransit #cycling #biking #BikeToChurch

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: Kelsey Pfendler, 31, left #Monterey, #California on May 21, in an attempt to become the youngest woman to row solo and unassisted to #Hawaii. 🚣

⛈️ In her first week, she’s already faced storms, lost her freshwater supply, and is relying on tortillas and peanut butter until the #sun returns to power her solar desalinator. The current solo record is 86 days.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/science/kelsey-pfendler-rowing-alone-califorina-hawaii/

#rowing #pacific #ocean #adventure #solar #desalination #marinebiology #geography