The City of Monterey has secured a new NAEYC*- accredited childcare provider, Continuing Development Incorporated (CDI), at the Presidio of Monterey (POM) Child Development Center (CDC).  The City of Monterey and CDI will host a Community CDC Meet & Greet on Thursday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 580 Pacific Street in Monterey. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On November 13, 2019 at 1:50 PM, PRVNT assisted the Monterey County Probation Department with a probation search of the residence of Michael Ordonez in the 1700 block of Hilton Street in Seaside. During the search, a large amount of narcotics, drug sales indicia, and cash were located. A stolen purse from a theft in Salinas and an expandable baton were also recovered. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On November 14, 2019 at 11:57 AM, Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the Starbucks at 2020 Del Monte Avenue regarding a report of a theft of a laptop computer. The victim reported he was inside the business when two suspects entered and stole his laptop computer from the table he was sitting at. One suspect took the computer while the other held the business door open to aid in their escape. Both suspects fled on foot and entered a waiting dark colored sedan. The sedan then fled the area and was not located. NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTOS IN PDF

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The Monterey Community Band presents; “The Sound of Music” a concert conducted by Kristen Thompson which will feature “The Sound of Music Medley” arranged by Robert Russell Bennett, “Looney Tunes Overture” arranged by Bill Holcombe, “Disney at the Movies” arranged by John Higgins, “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” by Johann Sebastian Bach as well as some popular holiday tunes and more! The concert will be held at the Monterey Peninsula College Music Hall on Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free.  Come and enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment for the whole family. For further information, call 646-3866. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

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In 2020, the City of Monterey is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1770. The Monterey City Council has chosen a 15-foot abalone sculpture to commemorate this historic milestone. San Carlos Beach Park was picked as the location for the ceramic tile artwork and it will be unveiled in June of 2020. News Release in PDF

At the October 15, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting, the City Council, staff, and members of the public discussed the immediate and long-term budget challenges facing the City, and the exploration of a fiscal emergency declaration. A declaration of fiscal emergency would allow a general transactions and use tax (“sales tax”) to be included on the March 3, 2020 special election. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF