#montereycounty — Public Fediverse posts

#CaliforniaStateParks
You are invited to see artwork by Monterey Bay Plein Air painters who documented the land and historic changes happening at the new Fort Ord Dunes State Parks during the past couple years. Reception: September 18, 2026. 6-7:30.

Carmel Valley artist and bike commuter Paola Berthouin has 8 works in the show. Exhibit runs Sept 7-Nov 5, 2026.

Also: Sept 19-20 is Studio Tour. Paola will be showing and selling her work, 11-5 both days. Many new pieces to share, including her new book:
RisingLeaf Sanctuary, The Land Tending Way.
https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/

#MontereyCounty #FortOrd #artist #painter #BikeCommuter #ArtGallery #NewBook #author

#CaliforniaStateParks
You are invited to see artwork by Monterey Bay Plein Air painters who documented the land and historic changes happening at the new Fort Ord Dunes State Parks during the past couple years. Reception: September 18, 2026. 6-7:30.

Carmel Valley artist and bike commuter Paola Berthouin has 8 works in the show. Exhibit runs Sept 7-Nov 5, 2026.

Also: Sept 19-20 is Studio Tour. Paola will be showing and selling her work, 11-5 both days. Many new pieces to share, including her new book:
RisingLeaf Sanctuary, The Land Tending Way.
https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/

#MontereyCounty #FortOrd #artist #painter #BikeCommuter #ArtGallery #NewBook #author

#CaliforniaStateParks
You are invited to see artwork by Monterey Bay Plein Air painters who documented the land and historic changes happening at the new Fort Ord Dunes State Parks during the past couple years. Reception: September 18, 2026. 6-7:30.

Carmel Valley artist and bike commuter Paola Berthouin has 8 works in the show. Exhibit runs Sept 7-Nov 5, 2026.

Also: Sept 19-20 is Studio Tour. Paola will be showing and selling her work, 11-5 both days. Many new pieces to share, including her new book:
RisingLeaf Sanctuary, The Land Tending Way.
https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/

#MontereyCounty #FortOrd #artist #painter #BikeCommuter #ArtGallery #NewBook #author

#CaliforniaStateParks
You are invited to see artwork by Monterey Bay Plein Air painters who documented the land and historic changes happening at the new Fort Ord Dunes State Parks during the past couple years. Reception: September 18, 2026. 6-7:30.

Carmel Valley artist and bike commuter Paola Berthouin has 8 works in the show. Exhibit runs Sept 7-Nov 5, 2026.

Also: Sept 19-20 is Studio Tour. Paola will be showing and selling her work, 11-5 both days. Many new pieces to share, including her new book:
RisingLeaf Sanctuary, The Land Tending Way.
https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/

#MontereyCounty #FortOrd #artist #painter #BikeCommuter #ArtGallery #NewBook #author

#CaliforniaStateParks
You are invited to see artwork by Monterey Bay Plein Air painters who documented the land and historic changes happening at the new Fort Ord Dunes State Parks during the past couple years. Reception: September 18, 2026. 6-7:30.

Carmel Valley artist and bike commuter Paola Berthouin has 8 works in the show. Exhibit runs Sept 7-Nov 5, 2026.

Also: Sept 19-20 is Studio Tour. Paola will be showing and selling her work, 11-5 both days. Many new pieces to share, including her new book:
RisingLeaf Sanctuary, The Land Tending Way.
https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/

#MontereyCounty #FortOrd #artist #painter #BikeCommuter #ArtGallery #NewBook #author

From report by Sara Rubin, #MontereyCountyNow:

“The project is closing the gap in an 18-mile, Class-1 bike trail that runs from Castroville to Pacific Grove,” City Manager Vibeke Norgaard told the TAMC board on Aug. 31.

It was the first public presentation on a project that has been contemplated since 1982, and now has public grant funds in the pipeline to build the $12 million project.
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/sand-city-officials-ask-transportation-agency-to-waive-all-charges-for-a-pedestrian-bicycling-path/article_e020133a-8862-4dee-bea4-5a5167cb1814.html#tncms-source=mosaic

#MontereyCounty #transportation #infrastructure

Eight new #gas and #OilWells have been approved for San Ardo.

“These enhanced# oil recovery methods come with all the risks of traditional production,” says Cooper Kass, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, a watchdog organization which has filed multiple lawsuits regarding California’s oil and gas industry. “They also bring a number of additional risks, including the potential for the high-pressure injection to damage the wellbore and/or crack the surrounding rock, which could lead to migration and #groundwater contamination.”—Report by Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow

#ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #SalinasValley #MontereyCounty #SanArdo #AeraEnergy #BigOil #ExxonMobil #Shell https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/eight-new-gas-and-oil-wells-have-been-approved-for-san-ardo/article_1ec8a978-68de-481d-b262-535169e8f93b.html#tncms-source=mosaic

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #Wildfires

Sekhar Padmanabhan, Staff Reporter
Sep 1 at 12:32 PM EDT
Morning update for September 1 from Los Padres National Forest on Facebook:
Size: 25,190 acres
Containment: 22%

Firefighters on the Timber Fire were aided by overnight humidity recovery near 90% which helped keep fire behavior moderated.

Night crews focused on mop up and active patrol along the Highway 1 corridor, specifically working to extinguish any lingering heat that could threaten the road or structures in the Camp Pfieffer area. To the east, humidity remained as low as 5% at elevations around Chews Ridge and highlights the potential for continued fire spread as conditions allow.

With that potential in mind, firefighters along the northwest corner of the perimeter are focusing on building containment around a slop over from several days ago near Manuel Peak.

Along the northern and eastern edges of the fire, hand crews and heavy equipment are being utilized to connect pieces of completed dozer line from Bixby Mountain to Skinner Ridge, east toward Haystack and from Chews Ridge east then south toward Arroyo Seco.

Weather: An early season trough of low pressure will bring unseasonably cool temperatures and higher humidity airmass over the Timber and Plaskett Fire tomorrow. This will be one of the coolest days since the fire started with highs mainly in the 60s and struggling to warm into the 70s, even for interior portions of the fire.

General winds will continue to be onshore and from the West with gusts to around 15 mph for the exposed ridges along the Coast Ridge Trail. Lower elevations below 2000 feet will continue to see good humidity values that will help with mop-up operations.

The air aloft should be cool enough to erode the marine inversion layer with cooler temperatures for the highest elevations above 3.000 feet. Skies will be partly cloudy tonight as a weak frontal boundary passes through. The front may generate some very light showers or drizzle overnight into Wednesday morning, especially around Big Sur and the Pfeiffer Camp but amounts would be a few hundredths at most.

@douglasvb @uccawx @cookiesinheaven

https://share.watchduty.org/i/113784?ts=1788280364000

"As of Aug. 31, the Plaskett Fire has burned more than 26,700 acres and is 1-percent contained, an increase from roughly 8,200 acres the day before, prompting evacuation orders in seven zones. The size of the Plaskett Fire has surpassed the Timber Fire, and is now currently the third-largest in the state this year."—#MontereyCountyNow

#MontereyCounty #BigSur #Hwy1 #wildfires #ClimateChange https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/plaskett-fire-triples-in-size-while-timber-fire-remains-relatively-stable/article_94ac43eb-1ce4-425d-8c3d-72c6a378cd8e.html#tncms-source=mosaic

Red Flag Warning issued for Central Coast as Timber and Plaskett fires continue to burn.

#MontereyCountyNow
#MontereyCounty #wildfires https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/red-flag-warning-issued-for-central-coast-as-timber-and-plaskett-fires-continue-to-burn/article_b849766d-1b82-473d-9a3c-2bab4f40577a.html#tncms-source=mosaic

#TimberFire #BigSur #CAwx #HWY1 #MontereyCounty

From CAL FIRE BEU / CAL TRANS District 5 on FB: Heads up travelers through the Big Sur area. A one-day maintenance project is happening tomorrow along Highway 1, helping us keep the roadway safe and flowing smoothly. Work will take place at Torre Canyon where crews will be removing rock piles left from recent Timber Fire operations. This work will clear pullouts, restores proper drainage, and reduces the chance of rocks reaching the travel lane. Expect 10–15 minute delays between 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
@uccawx @douglasvb

"Three people are killed in one weekend amid dystopian reality of Car Week.”—Sara Rubin, #MontereyCountyNow

Juan Roberto Lopez-Gomez of Gonzales, biking
Brian Roberts of Big Sur, walking
Jerrod Tyson Chapman-Marshall of East SF Bay, riding in a car

https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/three-people-are-killed-in-one-weekend-amid-dystopian-reality-of-car-week/article_e9614c2c-4c23-4246-aec6-8e41c5fa10a9.html

#TrafficSafety #CarWeek #MontereyCounty #StreetsAreForEveryone #TrafficDeaths #TrafficFatalities

Brian Roberts of Big Sur killed in Highway 1 pedestrian-vehicle collision. https://www.ksbw.com/article/pedestrian-killed-highway-1-crash-big-sur/73447383

#KSBW
#MontereyCounty #BigSur #Hwy1 #TrafficSafety #Pedestrian

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #CAwx

From County of Monterey, CALTrans Dist 5 on FB: A quick reminder for travelers as we approach the weekend. A 10-mile stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur remains closed to support Timber Fire operations. From 2 miles north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to the Big Sur Bakery. Please avoid unnecessary travel in the area and use US 101 as an alternate route. We appreciate the hard work of first responders and stand with the Big Sur community during this challenging time.

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven @uccawx

#CarWeek #MontereyCounty Thanks to California Highway Patrol, who took a hit - quite likely preventing harm to someone else. "A Porsche was stopped after going 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. After the driver was pulled over, the Porsche backed into a CHP patrol vehicle, CHP alleges.” - Ricardo Tovar, #KSBW https://www.ksbw.com/article/porsche-four-times-over-legal-limit-backs-patrol-car/73438667 #SpeedLimits #SafeStreets #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #DrunkDriver #DUI #alcohol

#CarWeek #MontereyCounty Thanks to California Highway Patrol, who took a hit - quite likely preventing harm to someone else. "A Porsche was stopped after going 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. After the driver was pulled over, the Porsche backed into a CHP patrol vehicle, CHP alleges.” - Ricardo Tovar, #KSBW https://www.ksbw.com/article/porsche-four-times-over-legal-limit-backs-patrol-car/73438667 #SpeedLimits #SafeStreets #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #DrunkDriver #DUI #alcohol

#CarWeek #MontereyCounty Thanks to California Highway Patrol, who took a hit - quite likely preventing harm to someone else. "A Porsche was stopped after going 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. After the driver was pulled over, the Porsche backed into a CHP patrol vehicle, CHP alleges.” - Ricardo Tovar, #KSBW https://www.ksbw.com/article/porsche-four-times-over-legal-limit-backs-patrol-car/73438667 #SpeedLimits #SafeStreets #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #DrunkDriver #DUI #alcohol

#CarWeek #MontereyCounty Thanks to California Highway Patrol, who took a hit - quite likely preventing harm to someone else. "A Porsche was stopped after going 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. After the driver was pulled over, the Porsche backed into a CHP patrol vehicle, CHP alleges.” - Ricardo Tovar, #KSBW https://www.ksbw.com/article/porsche-four-times-over-legal-limit-backs-patrol-car/73438667 #SpeedLimits #SafeStreets #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #DrunkDriver #DUI #alcohol

#CarWeek #MontereyCounty Thanks to California Highway Patrol, who took a hit - quite likely preventing harm to someone else. "A Porsche was stopped after going 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. After the driver was pulled over, the Porsche backed into a CHP patrol vehicle, CHP alleges.” - Ricardo Tovar, #KSBW https://www.ksbw.com/article/porsche-four-times-over-legal-limit-backs-patrol-car/73438667 #SpeedLimits #SafeStreets #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #DrunkDriver #DUI #alcohol

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #Wildfires #CAwx

Cole Euken, Manager of Real-Time Operations
Aug 14 at 10:36 PM EDT

Timber Fire Update
Current Situation: Favorable weather conditions significantly improved visibility on the west side of the Timber Fire today, allowing crews to conduct a visual assessment of the area.
There was increased fire activity, and clear conditions allowed air and ground resources to engage. Fire crews reinforced retardant lines above structures along Partington Road, extending north toward Ventana to fortify primary containment and structure defense operations.
On the northern flank, the fire experienced movement across the Pine Ridge Trail system toward the Big Sur River. Heavy helicopters provided critical aerial support, targeting active hotspots and reinforcing indirect containment lines.
Along the eastern perimeter, the fire continues a slow, backing movement downhill toward the drainage. Ground crews are constructing a combination of direct and indirect containment lines where accessible. Extreme, rugged terrain continues to limit access along the eastern edge; however, crews are safely maneuvering through the area, seizing opportunities to build line while actively monitoring fire behavior.
Weather: The marine layer is expected to continue covering the area through Saturday in the lower elevations. A warming and drying trend is forecasted above the marine layer, leading to rising temperatures, lowering humidity, and increasing fire activity above the marine layer.
Closures: Highway 1 remains closed for public and firefighter safety. The northern closure is at mile marker 45.1 near the Big Sur Bakery, and the southern closure is near mile marker 37 at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
Per the Los Padres National

Cole Euken, Manager of Real-Time Operations
Aug 14 at 8:37 PM EDT
The fire is now 12% contained - per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

Baylee Wright, Coverage Reporter
Aug 14 at 8:22 PM EDT
Evacuated residents can go to the Temporary Evacuation Point located at Carmel Valley Library, 65 W. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel CA, 93924, Per Montery County Emergency Management.

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven @uccawx

https://share.watchduty.org/i/113784?ts=1786761390000

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #CAwx #Wildfires

Michael Silvester, Senior Manager of Operations & Standards
Aug 13 at 10:18 PM EDT
Update from Los Padres NF:

Current Situation:
The heavy marine layer moderated fire activity, and the fire is currently hung up above the houses on the east side of Highway 1. Crews continue to create containment line behind houses where possible and remain on scene at each structure. They are also continuing to work on a continuous line behind the houses. Some of this is complete, but steep drainages make this work very difficult, especially without the assistance of aircraft which has been severely limited by fog.
In addition, a dozer line is being constructed along Coast Ridge Road south from De Angulo Canyon southwest toward Highway 1 for use as a contingency line should it become necessary.
To the north, the fire has crossed the Pine Ridge Trail system and is backing towards the Big Sur River. Contingency lines are in place should it cross the river. Cooler, wetter conditions also helped lessen fire activity on the east side of the fire. The fire has crossed Longwood Creek and is currently on Olmstead Mountain.
Weather:
A deep marine layer has moved in and will dominate the Highway 1 corridor in the area the next few days. Expect warmer and drier conditions by the weekend.

Road Closures:
Highway 1 remains closed for public and firefighter safety. The northern closure is at mile marker 45.1 near the Big Sur Bakery, and the southern closure is near mile marker 37 at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Cole Euken, Manager of Real-Time Operations
Aug 13 at 8:51 PM EDT
The fire is now 4,445 acres - per WildCAD

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven @uccawx

https://share.watchduty.org/i/113784?ts=1786673909000

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #Wildfires #CAwx

From KSBW 8: Community rallies to bring food, water and fuel to Big Sur residents amid Timber Fire

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven @uccawx

https://www.ksbw.com/article/food-water-fuel-big-sur-donations-timber-fire/73429940

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #CAwx #Wildfires

From County of Monterey: Current Emergency Information

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven @uccawx

https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/incident-archive/2026-timber-fire

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #Wildfires

From Lookout Santa Cruz: Timber fire update: Big Sur blaze grows to 4,245 acres; now 7% contained

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven

https://lookout.co/timber-fire-update-big-sur-blaze-grows-to-4245-acres-now-7-contained/story

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #Wildfires

From KSBW 8: Timber Fire passes 4,000 acres, threatens 503 structures in Big Sur as evacuations remain in effect

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven

https://www.ksbw.com/article/timber-fire-big-sur-evacuations-highway-1-closed/73426312

“On Two Wheels” perspectives from #MontereyCountyNow / Monterey County Weekly readers Bob Hays, Ben Curtis, Ryan James Miller, and Trish Sullivan https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-08-13-26/article_8a953080-bd5a-47ba-8b06-8f4d00adccc3.html, in response to “Can advocates make local streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers?” July 30-Aug. 5 cover story by Aric Sleeper https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2026.html#MCW2026-CoverStory.

#BikeAdvocacy #transportation #infrastructure #ActiveTransport #cycling #biking #BikeTooter #MontereyCounty

#TimberFire #BigSur #MontereyCounty #LosPadresNF #CAwx #Wildfires

Miranda Schwegler, Regional Captain
Aug 12 at 10:36 PM EDT
The fire is 4,044.7 acres per the perimeter uploaded to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), which is visible on the Watch Duty map under the Active Fire Perimeters map layer.

Update per the Los Padres National Forest on Facebook:
Current Situation: Cooler temperatures and high humidity mitigated temperatures and fire activity in some areas of the Timber Fire today, allowing crews a window to get good work done. However, the fire has been burning for several days in heavy vegetation, and this rain event will not fully extinguish the fire. Erratic winds from thunderstorm activity impacted the fire, and firefighters were pulled off assignments for their safety briefly this afternoon while a large thunder cell passed over the area.

The fire has burned almost to Highway 1 at Grimes Canyon. It continues to back slowly towards structures along Highway 1 between Ventana and Partington Ridge Road. Firefighters continue to prioritize structure defense in those areas.
Despite the heavy cloud cover at lower elevations, the higher elevations and eastern side of the fire remained clear, and the fire was still active. Crews are looking for new opportunities to suppress the fire directly along its active edge. The fire has progressed to the southeast over Logwood Creek. The use of aircraft was hampered for much of the day due to compromised visibility and inclement weather, but clearing skies late in the day allowed for helicopters to resume work on the top and east side of the fire.

Weather: Thunderstorm/shower activity is expected to taper off overnight as any lingering storms move eastward. A heavy marine layer is anticipated to settle in lower elevations overnight, with partial clearing anticipated by tomorrow afternoon. Clear skies and mild temperatures are anticipated in elevations over 2000’ ASL in advance of much warmer temperatures arriving this weekend.

Miranda Schwegler, Regional Captain
Aug 12 at 9:34 PM EDT

The fire is now 7% contained, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

Road Closure Update: The SR 1 closure has been adjusted on the Northside to the following location: Mile Post Marker 45.1 (by the Big Sur Bakery / Big Sur Post Office).

The Southside closure is still the same, per Los Padres National Forest on Facebook.

@douglasvb @cookiesinheaven

https://share.watchduty.org/i/113784?ts=1786588570000

#MontereyCountyNow Evacuation orders and warnings now in effect in #BigSur due to #TimberFire. https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/evacuation-orders-and-warnings-now-in-effect-in-big-sur-due-to-timber-fire/article_e0b446fc-6608-4c3f-8b3e-a7f3eaf803b4.html #wildfire #MontereyCounty #ExtremeWeather #ClimateCrisis

"Man shoved 2 juveniles and threw e-bike over Lovers Point pier, police say.” —Report by Ricardo Tovar, #KSBW
#PacificGrove #MontereyCounty #eBikes https://www.ksbw.com/article/lovers-point-pier-e-bike-attack-police-say/73378690

"'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.'”

—Bicycling Monterey’s founder, in cover story, "Can advocates make local streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers?"
by Aric Sleeper, photos by Daniel Dreifuss
#MontereyCountyWeekly / #MontereyCountyNow

(pgs 18-22) https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/index.html

https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/can-advocates-make-local-streets-safer-for-pedestrians-cyclists-and-drivers/article_5b81d56e-a2c0-4a96-beac-62ee7f601013.html

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

Rest in Power

Tom Little Bear Nason

"He took his final breath wrapped safely in the loving arms of his devoted wife, resting directly upon the sacred, ancestral land that nourished his roots and shaped his life.”

#Esselen #MontereyCounty #IndigenousPeople #MontereyCountyNow

https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_blog/longtime-esselen-tribe-leader-tom-little-bear-nason-dies-after-a-transformational-period-for-the/article_477ffb8d-822f-40ec-8677-a314110c0621.htm

About the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County: “Its efforts extend beyond the Esselen Tribe to encompass the protection and preservation of the Esselen, Rumsen, Chalone, Sureño, Chunch, and Guatcharrone peoples. This includes, but is not limited, the villages of Achasta, Chalon, Echilat, Ensen, Excelen, Esslenajan, Ixchenta, Jojopan, Kuchun, Pachepas, Sargenta-Ruc, Soccoronda and Tucutnut, all located within the sacred pre-historic and historic tribal of Monterey County, California.” https://www.esselentribe.org/copy-of-about-us

"Think twice before speeding or texting while driving, and you may save a life.”—Aric Sleeper, #MontereyCountyNow

Photo is our local bike hero, including for his 14+ years of teaching bicycle repair and maintenance to our county’s incarcerated teen boys. "League of American Bicyclists instructor and Marina resident Frank Henderson has commuted by bike to his job at Hartnell College, a roughly 20-mile round trip, rain or shine, for 30 years.”

https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/think-twice-before-speeding-or-texting-while-driving-and-you-may-save-a-life/article_9a495e77-73c0-41d3-aa27-821dc0c31fbf.html

#MontereyCounty #BikeLeague

"Muck says the land where the actual bike trail would go would indeed be rent-free, but proposed parking would be subject to fair market rent. Sand City’s proposal calls for five lots, totaling 110 parking spaces, along the trail. 'We don’t normally put parking in with bicycle facilities,' Muck says. (TAMC’s latest markup of the draft agreement shows a strikethrough name change for the Multi-Use Trail and Parking Project.)”—Sara Rubin, "Sand City’s dream of a bike path hits problems with parking and pricing,” #MontereyCountyNow

https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/sand-city-s-dream-of-a-bike-path-hits-problems-with-parking-and-pricing/article_1d0d9023-659b-4349-8b12-279876d3c73d.html #transportation #infrastructure #MontereyCounty

Monterey County Weekly / Monterey County Now, July 30 - Aug 5, 2026 issue
https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/index.html.
Cover story by Aric Sleeper, photos by Daniel Dreifuss
“Road Share: Can advocates make local streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers?" pages 18-22 https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/18/.

Note on pg 22 "More Coverage: CalBike advocates for a universal definition of e-bikes,” with CalBike Executive Director Kendra Ramsey. https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/22/

#MontereyCounty #MontereyBay #California #CalBike #BikeTooter #BikeMonterey #TrafficSafety #infrastructure #transportation #cycling #biking #ActiveTransportation #BikeAdvocacy #VisionZero #ebikes #ebike #ElectricBicycles #eMotorcycles #cyclists #pedestrians #PeopleForBikes #MontereyCountyNow

"The Imjin Parkway project helps vehicles—and pedestrians—get to where they need to go much smoother.

"There’s so much detail in these panels, but don’t get distracted by them as you drive [or bike] through. Go for a walk in the area instead to appreciate them.”—Erik Chalhoub, #MontereyCountyWeekly #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/the-imjin-parkway-project-helps-vehicles-and-pedestrians-get-to-where-they-need-to-go/article_612d84dd-1e35-47ac-93ec-d88ed1e74db0.html

From Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) - "A collection of helpful advice and practices to help different vehicles navigate the district's #roundabouts”:

https://www.tamcmonterey.org/roundabouts
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/for-large-vehicles
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/tips-for-vehicles
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/for-bikes-pedestrians

#MontereyCounty #infrastructure #roundabout #bike #walk #drive #skate #scoot

" U.S. Bureau of Land Management leaves Monterey County open to potential oil and #gas leases.
...
"There are almost 500 idle wells in #MontereyCounty – wells that are no longer productive but can still leak #oil and #pollutants – 97 percent of which are located above #groundwater sources.”
—Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/blm-leaves-monterey-county-open-to-potential-oil-and-gas-leases/article_d188455e-dd9d-4133-9e29-928a8bf82052.html#tncms-source=mosaic

" U.S. Bureau of Land Management leaves Monterey County open to potential oil and #gas leases.
...
"There are almost 500 idle wells in #MontereyCounty – wells that are no longer productive but can still leak #oil and #pollutants – 97 percent of which are located above #groundwater sources.”
—Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/blm-leaves-monterey-county-open-to-potential-oil-and-gas-leases/article_d188455e-dd9d-4133-9e29-928a8bf82052.html#tncms-source=mosaic

" U.S. Bureau of Land Management leaves Monterey County open to potential oil and #gas leases.
...
"There are almost 500 idle wells in #MontereyCounty – wells that are no longer productive but can still leak #oil and #pollutants – 97 percent of which are located above #groundwater sources.”
—Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/blm-leaves-monterey-county-open-to-potential-oil-and-gas-leases/article_d188455e-dd9d-4133-9e29-928a8bf82052.html#tncms-source=mosaic

" U.S. Bureau of Land Management leaves Monterey County open to potential oil and #gas leases.
...
"There are almost 500 idle wells in #MontereyCounty – wells that are no longer productive but can still leak #oil and #pollutants – 97 percent of which are located above #groundwater sources.”
—Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/blm-leaves-monterey-county-open-to-potential-oil-and-gas-leases/article_d188455e-dd9d-4133-9e29-928a8bf82052.html#tncms-source=mosaic

" U.S. Bureau of Land Management leaves Monterey County open to potential oil and #gas leases.
...
"There are almost 500 idle wells in #MontereyCounty – wells that are no longer productive but can still leak #oil and #pollutants – 97 percent of which are located above #groundwater sources.”
—Katie Rodriguez, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/blm-leaves-monterey-county-open-to-potential-oil-and-gas-leases/article_d188455e-dd9d-4133-9e29-928a8bf82052.html#tncms-source=mosaic

Kaitlyn Chen takes over in second half, leads Valkyries to win over Fever

The fans inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse gathered to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever notch a win over…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #WNBA #California #GoldenStateValkyries #lakecounty #MarinCounty #MendocinoCounty #montereycounty #napacounty #NorthBay #northerncalifornia #santacruzcounty #solanocounty #SonomaCounty #Sports
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/765438/

Kaitlyn Chen takes over in second half, leads Valkyries to win over Fever

The fans inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse gathered to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever notch a win over…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #WNBA #California #GoldenStateValkyries #lakecounty #MarinCounty #MendocinoCounty #montereycounty #napacounty #NorthBay #northerncalifornia #santacruzcounty #solanocounty #SonomaCounty #Sports
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/765438/

Update from Aric Sleeper, #MontereyCountyNow / Monterey County Weekly on the Canyon Del Rey segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway. https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/the-canyon-del-rey-segment-of-the-fort-ord-regional-trail-and-greenway-nears-completion/article_7ccbdc0d-1a25-4f18-acf6-542acc8e299d.html

#TransportationInfrastructure #MontereyCounty #bike #walk #skate #scoot

#WildfirePrevention #Fireworks #FourthOfJuly2026 #MontereyCountyNow #MontereyCounty https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/happy-fourth-of-july-there-will-be-fireworks-and-there-will-be-citations/article_84502267-e5ef-46f6-9fc2-f3f54425beea.html

Valkyries crush Liberty as defense shuts down Sabrina Ionescu

SAN FRANCISCO — It took less than two minutes for the Valkyries to take the heart of the WNBA’s…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #WNBA #California #GoldenStateValkyries #lakecounty #MarinCounty #MendocinoCounty #montereycounty #napacounty #NorthBay #northerncalifornia #santacruzcounty #solanocounty #SonomaCounty #Sports
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/732053/

In June 4 #MontereyCountyNow story by Sloan Campi—"From bikepacking to RV rentals, a variety of options for camping and glamping exist in Monterey County”—Sloan mentions “In Monterey County, bicyclists (or campers arriving by any modality) can visit campgrounds right in town with easy access to amenities, like Veterans Park in Monterey or at San Lorenzo County Park in King City.”
Tips re #MontereyCounty #campgrounds: https://bikemonterey.org/camping-in-monterey-county.html

Sloan also mentions “#Bikepacking Roots...founded in 2017...currently there are no recorded bikepacking trails for Monterey County on the website.” https://bikepackingroots.org/

Read Sloan’s story: https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover_collections/from-bikepacking-to-rv-rentals-a-variety-of-options-for-camping-and-glamping-exist-in/article_79ba2fb0-ef68-471e-8178-ef596e1978d9.html

From our yard recently, “sending” these blooms from our heart to @Kleen and @Weather_Rock_Wx, in gratitude for their June 2 and June 5 donations! How to donate, plus FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations.

About those blooms: Learn what we frequently do with lavender, and why we bought special thread at Slow Fiber, Monterey—better still, see a Salinas bike commuter we met when she was en route there June 5, to help her friend / the owner in that shop. https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html

#ActOnClimate #cycling #biking #transportation #ActiveTransportation #BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #OrganicGardening #flowers #dianthus #SweetWilliam #lavender #SweetPeas #gardening

As she’s volunteered to do for every election for decades, a longtime close friend will be working for County of Monterey Elections Department on June 2, 2026 from 6am until midnight.

She’s 89. If she is happy to put in an 18-hour day to help ensure democratic elections, surely most of you can get out and vote (if you haven’t already).

For Californians, if you aren’t registered to vote, the last day to register for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election was May 18, 2026; see details: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/. If you missed that deadline, refer to Same Day Voter Registration (Conditional Voter Registration) https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg.

#Vote2026 #Vote #Democracy #MontereyCounty #California #ElectionIntegrity #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #ClimateHope #ClimateJustice

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

#MontereyCounty #California #eBikes #eMotos #ElectricMotorcycles #eMobility #Greenfield #PacificGrove https://www.ksbw.com/article/pacific-grove-e-bike-registration-bill/71379331

ICYMI, see https://bikemonterey.org/resources/resources-on-riding-skills-bike-laws-and-safety#eBikeSpecific