Our sympathy to the family and friends of Linda Theresse Munoz of Salinas.

Linda suffered fatal injuries after being struck on her bicycle by a truck, and then by two additional vehicles, while biking in Salinas on March 14.

We have no details on this collision so can’t comment about the circumstances except to say: #KSBW’s report https://www.ksbw.com/article/bicyclist-struck-killed-salinas-california/70760894 mentions she was biking “in dark clothing.” High visibility apparel is not required by law, and while we do suggest it (https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/more-bicycle-safety-gear), being visible can’t protect you from drivers who are texting, speeding, under the influence, etc.—as we experienced and pointed out last week https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/116219787478611800.

We don’t know if Linda’s bicycle had the equipment required by California law for biking in the dark (see #9 in our Calif bike law summary https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf).

#MontereyCounty #FatalCollisions #Salinas #cycling #biking #BikeTooter #TrafficSafety

Why support local bike shops (e.g., in Monterey County, https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/need-something-maam)?

Here’s one reason: When Cycle House Bike Co. owner Stacy heard about this 14-year-old’s situation, she was moved to help. Report from
Jazmon DeJarnette, #KSBW: https://www.ksbw.com/article/marina-bike-shop-teen-stolen-bike-attack/70718500

#YouthBike #MoreKidsOnBikes #BMX #TheRipper #MontereyCounty #LocalBikeShops #LBS #cycling #teens #biking

"'This is actually the first full corridor utilizing #AI adaptive traffic signal control on any state #highway system in California,' said Kevin Drabinski, Public Information Officer for #Caltrans District 5. "https://www.ksbw.com/article/drivers-caltrans-ai-controlled-traffic-lights-highway-68/70543299

— Jazmon DeJarnette #KSBW
#MontereyCounty #TrafficLight #TrafficCongestion #CASR68 #MontereySalinasHighway

Monterey County students, including at North Monterey County High School and Salinas High School, protest ICE and immigration policies. — Report by Felix Cortez, #KSBW. https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-students-protest-ice-immigration/70206726

#MontereyCounty #Salinas #Monterey #immigrants #SalinasValley #PajaroValley #ICE #NationalProtests #NationalStrike

"Central Coast joins nationwide shutdown 'ICE Out' calling for action against ICE” - Report by Ricardo Tovar for #KSBW

https://www.ksbw.com/article/central-coast-joins-nationwide-shutdown-ice-out/70195011

#Salinas #MontereyCounty #SantaCruzCounty

https://nationalshutdown.org/actions

#NationalStrike #NationalShutdown #AlexPretti #ReneeGood

"Protesters in Seaside demand change after deadly ICE Minnesota shooting.

"I’ve talked to business owners, I've talked to people who are employed here who don't want to leave the house because they are concerned that such a thing could happen here.”

https://www.ksbw.com/article/protester-seaside-demand-change-minnesota-shooting/70115769

#KSBW #MontereyCounty #MontereyBay #Minnesota

This will be our last post with #KION hashtag. Why?

"Employees said corporate leaders came to town Tuesday with little explanation as to why they were ending news operations, effective immediately.” —#KSBW https://www.ksbw.com/article/kion-ends-local-news-warning-employees-blindsided/68025287

"It's going to change the landscape of news coverage in this area," says former KION Managing Editor Jeanette Bent. "It's a disservice to this community and we're all heartbroken.”—#MontereyCountyNow

#Media #LocalNews #Journalism #News #Press #SpanishBroadcasts #MontereyCounty #SantaCruz #SFBA