<p>Languages and countries repped at Monterey County’s Sea Otter Classic 2025. - Short videos in <a href="/tags/french/" rel="tag">#French</a> and <a href="/tags/spanish/" rel="tag">#Spanish</a>, with <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/infrastructure/" rel="tag">#infrastructure</a> talk and more from <a href="/tags/china/" rel="tag">#China</a>, <a href="/tags/denmark/" rel="tag">#Denmark</a>, <a href="/tags/norway/" rel="tag">#Norway</a>, and <a href="/tags/sweden/" rel="tag">#Sweden</a>. <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/languages-and-countries-repped-at-monterey-countys-sea-otter-classic-2025.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/languages-and-countries-repped-at-monterey-countys-sea-otter-classic-2025.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/languages-and</span><span class="invisible">-countries-repped-at-monterey-countys-sea-otter-classic-2025.html</span></a> </p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a> <a href="/tags/seaotterclassic/" rel="tag">#SeaOtterClassic</a> <a href="/tags/bicycling/" rel="tag">#bicycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/bicicleta/" rel="tag">#bicicleta</a> <a href="/tags/ciclismo/" rel="tag">#ciclismo</a> <a href="/tags/biciclette/" rel="tag">#biciclette</a> <a href="/tags/bici/" rel="tag">#bici</a> <a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a></p>
Edited 353d ago
<p>The bicycle education program at the Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center was founded by Bicycling Monterey in April 2012 and still rolls on in April 2025!</p><p>The bike tech class series—providing bicycle repair and maintenance instruction—is only possible because of two volunteers who stepped up in 2012 and still continue volunteering on this 13th anniversary: Frank Henderson and Luciano Rodriguez.</p><p>Details: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/probation-dept-youth-center-bike-education.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/probation-dept-youth-center-bike-education.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/probation-dep</span><span class="invisible">t-youth-center-bike-education.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/probation/" rel="tag">#Probation</a> <a href="/tags/youtheducation/" rel="tag">#YouthEducation</a> <a href="/tags/californiaassembly/" rel="tag">#CaliforniaAssembly</a> <a href="/tags/teens/" rel="tag">#teens</a> <a href="/tags/youth/" rel="tag">#youth</a></p>
Edited 341d ago
<p>May is Bike Month, and Bicycling Monterey’s anniversary month—the 16th in 2025. We are grateful to the people listed in: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/16th-anniversary-bicycling-monterey-alpha-list-of-donors.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/16th-anniversary-bicycling-monterey-alpha-list-of-donors.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/16th-annivers</span><span class="invisible">ary-bicycling-monterey-alpha-list-of-donors.html</span></a>. </p><p>Is your name on that list? If not, consider supporting this grassroots volunteer effort as one of your <a href="/tags/bikemonth/" rel="tag">#BikeMonth</a> actions: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/about/financi</span><span class="invisible">al-donations/donors</span></a>. Thank you!</p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/sfba/" rel="tag">#SFBA</a> <a href="/tags/oakland/" rel="tag">#Oakland</a> <a href="/tags/actonclimate/" rel="tag">#ActOnClimate</a></p>
<p>We’re among the many who appreciate First Presbyterian Church of Monterey as a peaceful rest stop <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/rest-stop-tip-jay-bartow-memorial-garden-monterey.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/rest-stop-tip-jay-bartow-memorial-garden-monterey.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/rest-stop-tip</span><span class="invisible">-jay-bartow-memorial-garden-monterey.html</span></a> (and more). </p><p>Last Sunday, an unhoused man was found resting in the church courtyard during Sunday service. Read about the response of the congregation. As Pastor Mark Peake wrote in the church newsletter, "It was the gospel lived in real time.”</p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/church/" rel="tag">#church</a> <a href="/tags/presbyterianchurchusa/" rel="tag">#PresbyterianChurchUSA</a> <a href="/tags/christian/" rel="tag">#Christian</a> <a href="/tags/whatwouldjesusdo/" rel="tag">#WhatWouldJesusDo</a> <a href="/tags/homeless/" rel="tag">#homeless</a> <a href="/tags/stranger/" rel="tag">#stranger</a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/visionzero/" rel="tag">#VisionZero</a> </p><p>¡Tenemos 3 formas diferentes para que usted comparta sus historias, inquietudes e ideas para hacer que su comunidad sea más segura - incluyendo eventos en persona y más! <a href="https://www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-vision-zero" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-vision-zero"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-</span><span class="invisible">county-vision-zero</span></a></p><p> LOS PRIMEROS eventos presenciales:</p><p>Greenfield:<br> lunes 12 de mayo de 5:30 a 7pm<br>Sala del Concejo Municipal de Greenfield, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield<br> <br>Soledad:<br> Martes 13 de mayo de 5:30 a 7pm<br>Centro Comunitario Soledad, 560 Walker Dr, Soledad<br> <br>Gonzales:<br> miércoles 14 de mayo de 5:30 a 7pm<br>Sala comunitaria en la estación de policía de Gonzales, 109 4th St, Gonzales<br> <br>TAMC has 3 different ways for you to share your stories, concerns, and ideas to make your community safer—including in-person events and more. </p><p>FIRST in-person events:</p><p><a href="/tags/greenfield/" rel="tag">#Greenfield</a>: <br>Mon, May 12, 5:30–7pm<br>Greenfield City Council Chamber<br> <br><a href="/tags/soledad/" rel="tag">#Soledad</a>: <br>Tues, May 13, 5:30–7pm<br>Soledad Community Center<br> <br><a href="/tags/gonzales/" rel="tag">#Gonzales</a>: <br>Wed, May 14, 5:30–7pm<br>Community Room at Gonzales Police Station</p><p><a href="/tags/montereycountyvisionzero/" rel="tag">#MontereyCountyVisionZero</a> <a href="/tags/bikemonterey/" rel="tag">#BikeMonterey</a></p>
<p><a href="https://kion546.com/news/2025/05/13/new-concerns-comes-as-bike-safety-becomes-an-issue-in-salinas/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="kion546.com/news/2025/05/13/new-concerns-comes-as-bike-safety-becomes-an-issue-in-salinas/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">kion546.com/news/2025/05/13/ne</span><span class="invisible">w-concerns-comes-as-bike-safety-becomes-an-issue-in-salinas/</span></a> Reminder to people who bike on sidewalks in the Monterey County seat and its largest city, Salinas. Sidewalk riding is generally allowed in Salinas, except where signs give notice it is prohibited. But it must be done with due caution and reasonable speed, and the person biking must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before overtaking and passing. Learn more in our 90-second audio and related post, "BIKING ON SIDEWALKS, plus examples of ordinances from Monterey County, California” <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/biking-on-sidewalks-plus-examples-of-ordinances-from-monterey-county-california.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/biking-on-sidewalks-plus-examples-of-ordinances-from-monterey-county-california.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/biking-on-sid</span><span class="invisible">ewalks-plus-examples-of-ordinances-from-monterey-county-california.html</span></a> — also available in Spanish, "ANDAR EN BICICLETA EN LAS ACERAS además de ejemplos de ordenanzas del Condado de Monterey, California”: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/andar-en-bicicleta-en-las-aceras-ademas-de-ejemplos-de-ordenanzas-del-condado-de-monterey-california.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/andar-en-bicicleta-en-las-aceras-ademas-de-ejemplos-de-ordenanzas-del-condado-de-monterey-california.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/andar-en-bici</span><span class="invisible">cleta-en-las-aceras-ademas-de-ejemplos-de-ordenanzas-del-condado-de-monterey-california.html</span></a>.</p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/walking/" rel="tag">#walking</a> <a href="/tags/bicycling/" rel="tag">#bicycling</a> <a href="/tags/peoplewhowalk/" rel="tag">#PeopleWhoWalk</a> <a href="/tags/pedestrians/" rel="tag">#pedestrians</a> <a href="/tags/peoplewhobike/" rel="tag">#PeopleWhoBike</a> <a href="/tags/cyclists/" rel="tag">#cyclists</a></p>
Edited 321d ago
<p>It’s especially helpful when people call in November, offering to donate their used bikes. (Understandably, others wait until January, after someone in their family rec’d a new bike for Christmas.) These pre-December calls increase likelihood that some people asking Santa for a bicycle will have their wish come true! </p><p>We’re not a bicycle collector. If we’re no longer riding one regularly, we give it away—like these last 3 (see photos). And we smile when we see bikes we formerly owned in use by others, e.g., <a href="https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/114719981111715959" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="sfba.social/@bikemonterey/114719981111715959"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sfba.social/@bikemonterey/1147</span><span class="invisible">19981111715959</span></a></p><p>Where to donate used or new bicycles or bike accessories in <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a>—<a href="https://bikemonterey.org/where-to-donate-bicycles-in-monterey-county.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/where-to-donate-bicycles-in-monterey-county.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/where-to-dona</span><span class="invisible">te-bicycles-in-monterey-county.html</span></a></p>
Edited 131d ago
<p>See some of the people who biked to Window on the Bay Park, Monterey on June 14, 2025, to exercise their legal right to assemble—one of the rights established by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/people-who-biked-to-window-on-the-bay-monterey-on-flag-day-2025.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/people-who-biked-to-window-on-the-bay-monterey-on-flag-day-2025.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/people-who-bi</span><span class="invisible">ked-to-window-on-the-bay-monterey-on-flag-day-2025.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/nokingsday/" rel="tag">#NoKingsDay</a> <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a> <a href="/tags/protest/" rel="tag">#protest</a> <a href="/tags/nokings/" rel="tag">#NoKings</a> <a href="/tags/nokingsprotest/" rel="tag">#NoKingsProtest</a> <a href="/tags/peacefulprotest/" rel="tag">#PeacefulProtest</a> <a href="/tags/usa/" rel="tag">#USA</a> <a href="/tags/flagday/" rel="tag">#FlagDay</a> <a href="/tags/flagday2025/" rel="tag">#FlagDay2025</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/bike/" rel="tag">#bike</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/biketoprotest/" rel="tag">#BikeToProtest</a> <a href="/tags/biketonokingsday/" rel="tag">#BikeToNoKingsDay</a> <a href="/tags/voiceofamerica/" rel="tag">#VoiceOfAmerica</a></p>
Edited 294d ago
<p>The Summer 2025 edition of Bike Buzz, which includes items relevant throughout the USA, is brief. While there may be occasional updates, the best way to catch more news this summer is to follow <span class="h-card"><a href="https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bikemonterey</span></a></span> on Mastodon.</p><p>Special thanks to the following extraordinary people. And BTW, at least 23% of them are on Mastodon—including <span class="h-card"><a href="https://sfba.social/@Kleen" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Kleen</span></a></span>, <span class="h-card"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ai6yr</span></a></span>, <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mas.to/@mtheriaultsf" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>mtheriaultsf</span></a></span> <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html#1st2025Donors" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html#1st2025Donors"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-sum</span><span class="invisible">mer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html#1st2025Donors</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a> <a href="/tags/bikecommunity/" rel="tag">#BikeCommunity</a> <a href="/tags/bicycling/" rel="tag">#bicycling</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a></p>
<p>Wish we could take this extraordinary teen a basket of flowers to show our gratitude. Many thanks to José Renteria for his donation today in support of the Bicycling Monterey work! </p><p>Ojalá pudiéramos llevarle a este extraordinario adolescente una canasta de flores para mostrar nuestra gratitud. ¡Muchas gracias a José Rentería por su donación hoy en apoyo a la obra de Bicycling Monterey!</p><p><a href="https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/about/financi</span><span class="invisible">al-donations/donors</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/ciclismo/" rel="tag">#ciclismo</a> <a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a></p>
Edited 265d ago
<p>Hear the voices of 9 women—from China, Denmark, Guatemala, the U.K., state of Idaho, and California—all out celebrating cycling at <a href="/tags/seaotterclassic/" rel="tag">#SeaOtterClassic</a> 2025 in <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a>: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/women-celebrating-cycling-at-sea-otter-classic-2025.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/women-celebrating-cycling-at-sea-otter-classic-2025.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/women-celebra</span><span class="invisible">ting-cycling-at-sea-otter-classic-2025.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/bikefestival/" rel="tag">#BikeFestival</a> <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> <a href="/tags/salinas/" rel="tag">#Salinas</a></p>
Edited 357d ago
<p>Bike Buzz: Winter 2025-2026 News from Bicycling Monterey — for Monterey County and beyond — is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Chatman and Seth Pollack.</p><p><a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-winter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-winter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-win</span><span class="invisible">ter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/calbike/" rel="tag">#CalBike</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/climateaction/" rel="tag">#ClimateAction</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a></p>
Edited 118d ago
<p>Bicycling in Pebble Beach is temporarily restricted Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17, 2025 due to Concours d'Elegance. Also, although not restricted Monday through Friday, August 11-15, Pebble Beach Company does not recommend biking inside Pebble Beach on those five dates as well. More about biking Pebble Beach: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/biking-17-mile-drive.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/biking-17-mile-drive.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/biking-17-mil</span><span class="invisible">e-drive.html</span></a></p><p>Watch out for big trucks! Monterey County roads will see many more around August 8-17, hauling cars for “Car Week.” Our Summer Bike Buzz <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-sum</span><span class="invisible">mer-2025-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html</span></a> updates include a reminder about Cycling Savvy’s tips on “The 6 Things You Need to Know” to stay clear of a truck’s danger zones. <a href="https://cyclingsavvy.org/what-cyclists-need-to-know-about-trucks/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="cyclingsavvy.org/what-cyclists-need-to-know-about-trucks/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cyclingsavvy.org/what-cyclists</span><span class="invisible">-need-to-know-about-trucks/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/trucks/" rel="tag">#trucks</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> <a href="/tags/pebblebeach/" rel="tag">#PebbleBeach</a> <a href="/tags/17miledrive/" rel="tag">#17MileDrive</a> <a href="/tags/trafficsafety/" rel="tag">#TrafficSafety</a> <a href="/tags/carweek/" rel="tag">#CarWeek</a> <a href="/tags/cyclingsavvy/" rel="tag">#CyclingSavvy</a> <a href="/tags/bikemonterey/" rel="tag">#BikeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a> <a href="/tags/safety/" rel="tag">#safety</a></p>
Edited 243d ago
<p>Recursos gratuitos para bicicletas, actividades familiares divertidas y reparaciones de bicicletas para los residentes de Greenfield y el sur del condado de Monterey - 16 de agosto de 2025, 10 am - 2 pm</p><p>Free bike resources, fun family activities, and bike repairs for residents of Greenfield and South Monterey County - 16 August 2025, 10 am - 2 pm<br><a href="https://bikemonterey.org/greenfield-south-county-bike-resource-event.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/greenfield-south-county-bike-resource-event.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/greenfield-so</span><span class="invisible">uth-county-bike-resource-event.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/bicicletas/" rel="tag">#bicicletas</a> <a href="/tags/greenfield/" rel="tag">#Greenfield</a></p>
<p>"About a year and a half ago, there was a kid that got hit at this very intersection on a bike. Luckily, the kid lived. <br>…<br>"The City of <a href="/tags/salinas/" rel="tag">#Salinas</a> encourages residents to file official traffic calming requests through the Salinas Connect app [<a href="https://salinasca.qscend.com/311" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>salinasca.qscend.com/311</a>] or directly at City Hall [i.e., submit a request to Traffic Calming / Neighborhood Traffic Management Program <a href="https://www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Traffic-Calming-Neighborhood-Traffic-Management-Program" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Traffic-Calming-Neighborhood-Traffic-Management-Program"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.salinas.gov/Your-Governmen</span><span class="invisible">t/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Traffic-Calming-Neighborhood-Traffic-Management-Program</span></a> ].” — from "Busy Salinas intersection has neighbors begging for safety changes” by Briana Mathaw, <a href="/tags/kion/" rel="tag">#KION</a> <a href="https://kion546.com/news/top-stories/2025/08/28/busy-salinas-intersection-has-neighbors-begging-for-safety-changes/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="kion546.com/news/top-stories/2025/08/28/busy-salinas-intersection-has-neighbors-begging-for-safety-changes/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">kion546.com/news/top-stories/2</span><span class="invisible">025/08/28/busy-salinas-intersection-has-neighbors-begging-for-safety-changes/</span></a>.</p><p>Other useful City of Salinas contacts: <br>Active Transportation <a href="https://www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Active-Transportation" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Active-Transportation"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.salinas.gov/Your-Governmen</span><span class="invisible">t/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Active-Transportation</span></a>; <br>Traffic & Transportation <a href="https://www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.salinas.gov/Your-Governmen</span><span class="invisible">t/Departments/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering</span></a>;<br>Mayor and City Council <a href="https://www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/About-City-Government/Mayor-and-City-Council" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/About-City-Government/Mayor-and-City-Council"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.salinas.gov/Your-Governmen</span><span class="invisible">t/About-City-Government/Mayor-and-City-Council</span></a>; <br>City Manager and other departments <a href="https://www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.salinas.gov/Your-Government/Departments"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.salinas.gov/Your-Governmen</span><span class="invisible">t/Departments</span></a>.</p><p><a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/publicsafety/" rel="tag">#PublicSafety</a> <a href="/tags/trafficcalming/" rel="tag">#TrafficCalming</a></p>
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<p>Additions to our Winter Bike Buzz <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-winter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-winter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-win</span><span class="invisible">ter-2025-2026-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html</span></a> include details on a portion of Monterey County’s section of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail affected by construction (Monterey-Salinas Transit’s SURF! project and California State Parks Fort Ord Dunes project): <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-bay-coastal-trail-partial-closure-and-access-map.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/monterey-bay-coastal-trail-partial-closure-and-access-map.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/monterey-bay-</span><span class="invisible">coastal-trail-partial-closure-and-access-map.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/montereybaysanctuaryscenictrail/" rel="tag">#MontereyBaySanctuaryScenicTrail</a><br><a href="/tags/montereybaynationalmarinesanctuary/" rel="tag">#MontereyBayNationalMarineSanctuary</a><br><a href="/tags/californiacoastaltrail/" rel="tag">#CaliforniaCoastalTrail</a> <br><a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <br><a href="/tags/acapaccoast/" rel="tag">#ACAPacCoast</a> <br><a href="/tags/biketouring/" rel="tag">#BikeTouring</a> <a href="/tags/bicycletouring/" rel="tag">#BicycleTouring</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/responsibletravel/" rel="tag">#ResponsibleTravel</a> <a href="/tags/sustainabletravel/" rel="tag">#SustainableTravel</a></p>
<p>"<a href="/tags/switzerland/" rel="tag">#Switzerland</a>-based International Association of Conference <a href="/tags/interpreters/" rel="tag">#Interpreters</a> (AIIC) issued a statement saying, 'For decades, <a href="/tags/miis/" rel="tag">#MIIS</a> was the quintessential <a href="/tags/conferenceinterpreting/" rel="tag">#ConferenceInterpreting</a> training in the United States, and in recent years, it had also become the last comprehensive <a href="/tags/conference/" rel="tag">#conference</a> program. This is part of a larger program affecting conference interpreting <a href="/tags/globally/" rel="tag">#globally</a>, but with its own national undertones.</p><p>“'With this decision, there will be no conference <a href="/tags/interpreter/" rel="tag">#interpreter</a> training in the entire U.S.… given the gravity of the situation, we urge the MIIS president and board of trustees to reassess.’”—from a report by Sara Rubin in <a href="/tags/montereycountynow/" rel="tag">#MontereyCountyNow</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/middlebury-announces-the-end-of-miis-a-devastating-blow-to-monterey/article_04c67784-097e-4b4a-ab53-15ae70841c8a.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/middlebury-announces-the-end-of-miis-a-devastating-blow-to-monterey/article_04c67784-097e-4b4a-ab53-15ae70841c8a.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.montereycountynow.com/opin</span><span class="invisible">ion/local_spin/middlebury-announces-the-end-of-miis-a-devastating-blow-to-monterey/article_04c67784-097e-4b4a-ab53-15ae70841c8a.html</span></a></p><p>We'd miss MIIS! Favorite bike advocacy memories include welcoming MIIS students to <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> County, at MIIS Information Fairs and in the wider community. <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/82313-welcome-to-monterey-institute-of-international-studies-and-bike-friendly-monterey-county.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/82313-welcome-to-monterey-institute-of-international-studies-and-bike-friendly-monterey-county.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/82313-welcome</span><span class="invisible">-to-monterey-institute-of-international-studies-and-bike-friendly-monterey-county.html</span></a> <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/international-national-state-and-regional-collaborations-bicycling-monterey-teams-up-with-others-on-bike-advocacy-efforts.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/international-national-state-and-regional-collaborations-bicycling-monterey-teams-up-with-others-on-bike-advocacy-efforts.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/international</span><span class="invisible">-national-state-and-regional-collaborations-bicycling-monterey-teams-up-with-others-on-bike-advocacy-efforts.html</span></a><br><a href="/tags/montereyinstituteofinternationalstudies/" rel="tag">#MontereyInstituteOfInternationalStudies</a> <a href="/tags/middleburyinstituteofinternationalstudies/" rel="tag">#MiddleburyInstituteOfInternationalStudies</a> <a href="/tags/usa/" rel="tag">#USA</a> <a href="/tags/globalimpact/" rel="tag">#GlobalImpact</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/middleburycollege/" rel="tag">#MiddleburyCollege</a></p>
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<p>As the San Diego County, California’s City of Carlsbad "Snapshot of fines associated with violations” in <a href="https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.carlsbadca.gov/departments</span><span class="invisible">/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes</span></a> notes, “The actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.” </p><p>Similarly true here in Monterey County. For example, while state law allows a $25 fine for Helmet Required [for minors], 21212(a) CVC, in actuality, if you’re under 18 and are cited for no helmet in Monterey County, you’re typically going to be out $193 due the court, not $25. That’s why Bicycling Monterey offers an alternative <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-project-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-project-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-p</span><span class="invisible">roject-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html</span></a> that is appreciated by local families: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-and-sometimes-receive-citations.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-and-sometimes-receive-citations.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-an</span><span class="invisible">d-sometimes-receive-citations.html</span></a>. </p><p>Donations to help support that project — or to provide helmets for youth without one — are needed and appreciated. How to donate: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/about/financi</span><span class="invisible">al-donations</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/youth/" rel="tag">#youth</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/youthbike/" rel="tag">#YouthBike</a> <a href="/tags/morekidsonbikes/" rel="tag">#MoreKidsOnBikes</a> <a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/bikelaws/" rel="tag">#BikeLaws</a> <a href="/tags/helmet/" rel="tag">#helmet</a></p>
<p>**SAVE THE DATES**<br>Annual only! <br> <a href="/tags/openstreets/" rel="tag">#OpenStreets</a> <a href="/tags/salinasvalley/" rel="tag">#SalinasValley</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> </p><p>Sunday, October 12, 2025 (rescheduled from Oct 5)<br>10 a.m. – 2 p.m.<br>Ciclovía Salinas</p><p>Sunday, October 19, 2025 <br>Noon – 4 p.m.<br>King City Ciclovía</p><p>History of Monterey County’s Open Streets locations: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/resources/ciclovia-salinas-resources" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/resources/ciclovia-salinas-resources"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/resources/cic</span><span class="invisible">lovia-salinas-resources</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/dondelascallessonsuyas/" rel="tag">#DondeLasCallesSonSuyas</a> <a href="/tags/wherethestreetsareyours/" rel="tag">#WhereTheStreetsAreYours</a> <a href="/tags/ciclovía/" rel="tag">#Ciclovía</a> <a href="/tags/salinas/" rel="tag">#Salinas</a> <a href="/tags/kingcity/" rel="tag">#KingCity</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/ciclovíasalinas/" rel="tag">#CiclovíaSalinas</a></p>
<p>Si, <a href="/tags/npr/" rel="tag">#NPR</a>. "7 surprising ways the public library can save you money” by Marielle Segarra and Audrey Nguyen. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/10/16/1199885817/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-library" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.npr.org/2023/10/16/1199885817/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-library"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.npr.org/2023/10/16/1199885</span><span class="invisible">817/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-library</span></a></p><p>Photos all shot at <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> libraries.</p>
<p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a></p><p>Mark your calendar for 2026 meeting dates—listed below—for the <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#Transportation</a> Agency for <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> County (TAMC) <a href="/tags/bicycle/" rel="tag">#Bicycle</a> and <a href="/tags/pedestrian/" rel="tag">#Pedestrian</a> Advisory Committee (BPAC).</p><p>Tips: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/monthly-meeti</span><span class="invisible">ngs-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html</span></a></p><p>For any changes to meeting dates, and for agendas and packets (typically available about a week prior to mtg), refer to TAMC website: <a href="https://www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-</span><span class="invisible">pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee</span></a>.<br>January 14, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>February 4, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>March 4, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced) <br>April 1, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>May 6, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced) <br>June 3, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>No July BPAC meeting<br>August 5, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>September 2, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced) <br>October 7, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>November 4, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>No December BPAC meeting</p><p><a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/salinasvalley/" rel="tag">#SalinasValley</a></p>
<p>Where to report maintenance needs on <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a> state <a href="/tags/highways/" rel="tag">#highways</a>, small tree blocking the shoulder of CA SR 68 on 4 January 2026: <a href="https://csr.dot.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>csr.dot.ca.gov/</a>. Related info: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/where-to-report-a-bikeway-maintenance-need-in-monterey-county-plus-maintenance-needs-for-california-state-highways.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/where-to-report-a-bikeway-maintenance-need-in-monterey-county-plus-maintenance-needs-for-california-state-highways.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/where-to-repo</span><span class="invisible">rt-a-bikeway-maintenance-need-in-monterey-county-plus-maintenance-needs-for-california-state-highways.html</span></a> </p><p><a href="/tags/activetransportation/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransportation</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a></p>
<p>Caring community members Tracy and Mike Brooks suffered a huge personal loss: the death of their beloved son Zachary. As they prepare for a Nov 15 Celebration of Zachary’s life, if you’re able, please help lighten their load: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/rw4uk-honoring-zacharys-life-and-legacy" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gofundme.com/f/rw4uk-honoring-zacharys-life-and-legacy"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gofundme.com/f/rw4uk-honor</span><span class="invisible">ing-zacharys-life-and-legacy</span></a>. </p><p><a href="/tags/aromas/" rel="tag">#Aromas</a> <a href="/tags/santacruzcounty/" rel="tag">#SantaCruzCounty</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/seaside/" rel="tag">#Seaside</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/suicideprevention/" rel="tag">#SuicidePrevention</a> <a href="/tags/suicide/" rel="tag">#Suicide</a> <a href="/tags/mentalhealthawareness/" rel="tag">#MentalHealthAwareness</a> <a href="/tags/mentalhealth/" rel="tag">#MentalHealth</a></p>
Edited 159d ago
<p>Jennifer Lynn Chatman of Salinas died Nov 3, 2025 after her bicycle was struck by the trailer of a semi truck at the intersection of South Sanborn Road and Work Street, Salinas. </p><p>As we told Sara Rubin, <a href="/tags/montereycountynow/" rel="tag">#MontereyCountyNow</a> / <a href="/tags/montereycountyweekly/" rel="tag">#MontereyCountyWeekly</a> editor, infrastructure such as protected bike lanes with a physical barrier are what’s most needed to keep people who bike safer. In general, paint on pavement provides little to no real benefit in preventing fatalities.</p><p>Nevertheless, one “paint on pavement” practice we would like to see far more of — and which possibly could have saved Jennifer’s life — is bike boxes at intersections. </p><p> <a href="https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/a-string-of-vehicle-collisions-in-salinas-ends-with-a-tragic-fatality-of-a-cyclist/article_074be0fe-e7dc-4924-920d-7a247d655514.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/a-string-of-vehicle-collisions-in-salinas-ends-with-a-tragic-fatality-of-a-cyclist/article_074be0fe-e7dc-4924-920d-7a247d655514.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.montereycountynow.com/blog</span><span class="invisible">s/opinion_blog/a-string-of-vehicle-collisions-in-salinas-ends-with-a-tragic-fatality-of-a-cyclist/article_074be0fe-e7dc-4924-920d-7a247d655514.html</span></a></p><p>Report by Josh Copitch of KSBW: <a href="https://www.ksbw.com/article/person-struck-by-semi-truck-in-salinas/69244696" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.ksbw.com/article/person-struck-by-semi-truck-in-salinas/69244696"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.ksbw.com/article/person-st</span><span class="invisible">ruck-by-semi-truck-in-salinas/69244696</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/trafficviolence/" rel="tag">#TrafficViolence</a> <a href="/tags/trafficcollision/" rel="tag">#TrafficCollision</a> <a href="/tags/trucks/" rel="tag">#trucks</a> <a href="/tags/bicycles/" rel="tag">#bicycles</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/publicsafety/" rel="tag">#PublicSafety</a> <a href="/tags/activetransportation/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransportation</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a></p>
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<p><a href="/tags/trafficcalming/" rel="tag">#TrafficCalming</a> <a href="/tags/infrastructure/" rel="tag">#infrastructure</a> <a href="/tags/salinas/" rel="tag">#Salinas</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a></p><p>Construyendo barrios fuertes / Building Strong Neighborhoods </p><p>Sesión informativa II - Infraestructura<br>Acompáñanos en el Departamento de Obras Públicas para conocer la política actualizada de la ciudad sobre la moderación del tráfico y aprovecha la oportunidad para hacer preguntas.<br>Fecha: miércoles, 19 de noviembre de 2025<br>Hora: 17:30 a 18:30<br>Lugar: Ayuntamiento de Salinas, 200 Lincoln Ave.</p><p>Information Session II - Infrastructure<br>Join the Public Works Department to learn about the City’s updated Traffic Calming Policy and take the opportunity to ask questions.<br>Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025<br>Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm<br>Location: Salinas City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave.</p><p><a href="https://www.salinas.gov/Residents/Recreation-and-Parks/Neighborhood-Services/2025-Building-Strong-Neighborhoods-Series" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.salinas.gov/Residents/Recreation-and-Parks/Neighborhood-Services/2025-Building-Strong-Neighborhoods-Series"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.salinas.gov/Residents/Recr</span><span class="invisible">eation-and-Parks/Neighborhood-Services/2025-Building-Strong-Neighborhoods-Series</span></a></p>
![Excerpt from First Presbyterian Church of Monterey's 18 Nov 2025 newsletter reads as follows. Names have been redacted.
"In the middle of all the normal rhythms of worship & coffee hour, we discovered a homeless gentleman asleep in our courtyard. He was cold, unwell & clearly in need….Before I could even finish assessing the situation, [a member] stepped forward without a moment of hesitation. He cleaned the space around the man & treated him with the dignity that reflects the heart of Christ. Right behind him was [another member], who quietly gathered food & whatever comfort he could offer. He helped the man get settled in Fellowship Hall so he could rest safely & regain a bit of strength out of the rain.
[Two more members] offered to drive to a motel & secure a room for the night. They did so with calm kindness, making sure everything was arranged so this man would not be left uncared for. And while all of this was happening, many of you [gave what money] you could. The total came to just over $600, enough to cover his motel stay & immediate needs. Anything left over will replenish our Deacons' benevolence fund, so the next person in crisis will not be turned away.
I stood there watching all of this unfold & felt my eyes well up. Not because it was dramatic or planned, but because it was simple, instinctive compassion. It was the gospel lived in real time. No fanfare, no spotlight, just quiet love offered to a stranger because that is what we believe God asks of us."](/proxy/post_attachment/178001/d67f18a191.jpg "Excerpt from First Presbyterian Church of Monterey's 18 Nov 2025 newsletter reads as follows. Names have been redacted.
\"In the middle of all the normal rhythms of worship & coffee hour, we discovered a homeless gentleman asleep in our courtyard. He was cold, unwell & clearly in need….Before I could even finish assessing the situation, [a member] stepped forward without a moment of hesitation. He cleaned the space around the man & treated him with the dignity that reflects the heart of Christ. Right behind him was [another member], who quietly gathered food & whatever comfort he could offer. He helped the man get settled in Fellowship Hall so he could rest safely & regain a bit of strength out of the rain.
[Two more members] offered to drive to a motel & secure a room for the night. They did so with calm kindness, making sure everything was arranged so this man would not be left uncared for. And while all of this was happening, many of you [gave what money] you could. The total came to just over $600, enough to cover his motel stay & immediate needs. Anything left over will replenish our Deacons' benevolence fund, so the next person in crisis will not be turned away.
I stood there watching all of this unfold & felt my eyes well up. Not because it was dramatic or planned, but because it was simple, instinctive compassion. It was the gospel lived in real time. No fanfare, no spotlight, just quiet love offered to a stranger because that is what we believe God asks of us.\"")
