Press Conference Nov 2018
Yesterday’s announcement of an emergency order to close Monterey beaches over the 4th of July weekend has been advanced to include Friday, July 3. The order closes all beaches to the public from 12:01 AM on July 3, 2020 to 11:50 PM on July 5, 2020. Exceptions include all recreational uses of the ocean as outlined in the Order. People found in violation of the beach order are subject to a $100 fine for the first violation, $150 for a second violation, and $200 for a third violation. The Order also closes or limits nearby parking. Parking violations are subject to a $125 fine. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
NEW MASK ORDER: The City of Monterey announced today a new emergency order adopting the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for the use of face coverings to be enforceable by administrative citation within the City of Monterey. As of today, July 1, 2020, the City will enforce the mandatory wearing of face coverings in business districts both inside and outside, with a fine of $100 for the first violation.
NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
On June 24, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Monterey Police Officers responded to a disturbance in the area of Jefferson Street and Larkin Street in Monterey regarding a White male, later identified as Daniel Birchell, yelling racial slurs at a Black male. NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTO IN PDF
The Monterey Police Department (MPD) has worked closely with the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) through the monthly meeting hosted by MPD, known as the “Homeless Exchange” to find resources for veterans. Recently the VRC has been able to expand its’ staffing and has volunteered to join in the efforts with the MPD Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT.) The MPD is excited to announce the VRC as the newest member to the MDOT team and the increased possibilities of this collaboration. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
On June 15, 2020, at approximately 2:22 a.m., Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a female subject who had threatened the clerk at Chevron, 351 Fremont Street, with a knife. Prior to Officers arriving on the scene, the clerk updated dispatch and said the subject was banging on the windows to the business. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
Administrative Office Monterey Fire Department 610 Pacific Street Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 646-3900 Fax: (831) 646-3723 Non-Emergency: (831) 646-3914
Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (831) 646-3908 Email: Fireprevention@monterey.org
Infectious Control Officers Primary: Jim Courtney (831) 646-6965 Secondary: Gaudenz Panholzer (831) 646-6957 Alternate: On-Duty Division Chief (831) 901-5002
Press Conference Nov 2018