Our Parks Leadworker, Balta, fixed a nutcracker soldier the City had in storage, and the animated character will debut this evening (12/5) at the Traditional Tree Lighting event that starts at 5pm on Colton Hall lawn. We hope to see you there!

Tune-in Wed., Dec 10, at 9:30am to youtube.com/cityofmonterey for Hans' final edition of Monterey Mornings with the Manager before he retires at the end of the month. Get the latest news about city hall & your questions answered on the spot. We hope to see you there!

The fall 2025 edition of City Focus is here-31 pages cover to cover, there is something interesting for every reader. Published since 1985, the City Focus is like a long-time friend. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy preparing it. pub.marq.com/fc8a2c55-d06...

#Monterey City Manager Names Mike Pacheco as New City of Monterey Parks & Recreation Director - files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

News Release from City of Monterey Fire Department: Dramatic Increase in Defensible Space Inspections Strengthens Wildfire Preparedness Across #Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Monterey Residents - The City of Monterey is updating the Tree Ordinance - Two Community Town Hall Events (Oct 13 and Oct 27) & Survey (forms.office.com/g/fyxNkuNHZU). Please see the news release for details: files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Traffic Alert Notice: There will be a full closure of Franklin St. between Adams & Figueroa streets from 6- 11am on Tue, Oct 7, while crews work at the Monterey Sports Center to replace roof ducting. Please choose alternate routes. We appreciate your understanding!

The public is invited to Nanao Day, a cultural celebration of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the sister city agreement between the City of Monterey, California and the City of Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. Get details: monterey.gov/news…

The City of Monterey's Environmental Regulations Division is introducing a new Adopt A Catch Basin initiative. Choose a nearby catch basin, keep it clear, and help reduce the hundreds of annual beach closures caused by storm drain pollution. Details at: monterey.gov/news_detail_...

The Sustainability Office is offering free recycling bins to Monterey residents. Please email [email protected] or ask for yours at the Planning Office, located at the main level of Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. in #Monterey. Thanks for helping us keep our environment clean!

Power Outage Alert Update 1, 10am, 9/25/25: From PG&E: "PG&E is experiencing an outage impacting 3,442 customers in Monterey & 353 customers in PG. The outage was reported at 9:17 am & crews are en route to ...make repairs...." PG&E is still determining the cause of the outage.

Power Outage Alert, 9:30 am, 9/25/25: A vehicle hit a power pole on Del Monte Ave this morning about 8am, causing a wide-spread power outage. The PG&E power outage map shows the current impacts. The map will continue to get updated as power is restored. pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools...

Reminder: Hawthorne Street in New Monterey is being resurfaced on 9/23 and 9/24. There will be short duration closures to lay down the slurry and allow it to cure. Thanks to the community for your patience while we complete this important infrastructure work! Drive safely!

From Sep 15 - Oct 15, the City of Monterey proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. 🎉 We give a heartfelt shoutout to our incredible Hispanic/Latinx City team members who enrich our workplace every day with their talent, culture, work ethic, & dedication to the community.

Mark your calendar! #Monterey City Hall in Your Corner Services Fair and Fun in the Park Event at Montecito Park, Sep. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See the news release for more information: files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

City of Monterey Responds to @MIIS Announcement Concluding Graduate Programs in #Monterey - 8/28/2025 News Release: monterey.gov/news_detail_...

The City of Monterey is hosting City Hall in Your Corner, Thu, 8/21, from 5-7:30pm at Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St. Come out & enjoy some hot dogs, games & activities for kids. Get to know the wide variety of programs & services offered-hope to see you there!

Tune-in this Wednesday, August 20, at 9:30 a.m. to youtube.com/cityofmonterey for another edition of Monterey Mornings with the Manager. Get the latest news about city hall & your questions answered on the spot - use the chat feature. Submit questions in advance to: [email protected].

Here's some #mondaymotivation from #monterey - a beautiful and calm #mondaysunrise

It's #CityHallSelfie Day! Cities provide essential services as well as programs & events that help build community. A big thank you to all the staff who work to bring essential services to residents & visitors & contribute to making #monterey a great place to live, work & visit.

We are celebrating 40 years of City Focus! The premiere issue published in the summer '85. Here's our third edition in the 40th year - the summer edition. We offer 32 pages filled with topics across all departments. pub.marq.com/963a8eed-394... #monterey

City of Monterey Tsunami Update 3, July 30, 12pm - Evacuation Warning Lifted, Beaches and Boat Ramps Reopened files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Update 2, 10p.m., July 29, 2025 - City of Monterey issues Evacuation Warning For Monterey Harbor, Breakwater Cove and Nearby Areas files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

NEWS RELEASE: City of Monterey's Emergency Operations Center Actively Monitoring the Tsunami Advisory files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Monterey City Manager Hans Uslar Announces December 2025 Retirement After 28 Years of Service files.monterey.gov/.../25_0722-.... #monterey

The City of Monterey invites residents 16 years & older to participate in the First City Academy. The inaugural First City Academy will consist of 8, 1 week sessions on Thu from 6pm to 8:30pm, Aug 28 - Oct 23, 2025. The application is now open. Apply! monterey.gov/firstcityaca....

The City of Monterey, Downtown Old Monterey, and Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation will host a full day of family fun events for the whole community on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025. See the news release for details: files.monterey.gov/News-Release... and visit monterey.gov/july4th

Celebrating #Monterey Women Engineers for International Women in Engineering Day, Mon, Jun 23, 2025: Celebrate our local women engineers, Public Works Director Andrea Renny, & Traffic Engineering Specialist Marissa Garcia! We are hiring! governmentjobs.com/careers/mont...

City of Monterey's Sustainability Office will host a Climate Action Plan Workshop, Wed., June 18, 2025. Read the news release for details (in English and Spanish). files.monterey.gov/.../25_0610-.... #Monterey #ClimateAction

The World's Toughest Row Race Start, Fri, 6/6, at 6 am! The World's Toughest Row race start is finalized and the first boat will cross the start line at 6 tomorrow morning! WTR would love to welcome you to the Fisherman’s Wharf to send their teams off on their adventure of a lifetime!

Celebrating Pride Month with LGBTQIAS2+ Flag Raising Event, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m. at #Monterey City Hall. News Release: files.monterey.gov/News-Release... #PrideMonth

This Memorial Day, we remember & honor those who gave their lives while protecting others at home & abroad. The City of Monterey is proud of our strong military partnerships. Our military families are always in our hearts & on our minds & we are grateful for their sacrifice. 1of2

NEWS RELEASE: Monterey Fire Department and Partner Agencies Annual Wildland Refresher Training at Quarry Park in #Monterey. Training Involves No Live Fire or Smoke - April 21 – 22, and April 24, 2025. files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Tune-in tomorrow, Wednesday, 4/16, at 9:30 a.m. to youtube.com/cityofmonterey for another edition of #Monterey Mornings with the Manager. Get the latest news about city hall & your questions answered on the spot - use the chat feature. Submit questions in advance to: [email protected].

Commercial Structure Fire on Lighthouse Avenue in #Monterey - Apr. 3, 2025 News Release: files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

March 22-30, 2025 is California Tsunami Preparedness Week. The City of Monterey provides resources and encourages residents to stay informed. News Release: files.monterey.gov/News-Release... #TsunamiPrepWeek #TsunamiReady #Monterey

Resident Parking Program Town Hall, Thursday, March 27, 2025, #Monterey Council Chamber. We encourage residents to come to the Town Hall and tell us what they want to see in a resident parking program and to learn more about the new online system. files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

City of #Monterey Public Works, Parks, Police, and Fire crews are in place and ready for any impacts the incoming storm (Mar 12-13) may cause. We will post updates at monterey.gov/stormcenter. See this webpage for PG&E information and links as well.

This Sat., 3/15, from 9 to noon, rain or shine! The 68th annual Cutting Day and Horticulture Faire at Friendly Plaza in #Monterey. The Parks Team prep is underway, and they are excited to host this popular event! See the News Release for details: files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Good news on the water in California! 🗞️ Recent storms ☔ have increased water allocations to communities & farmers that use our state and federal reservoirs. More here👉🏼 water.ca.gov/News/News-Re... 🧵1/4

Happening tomorrow, 2/27, from 5-8:30 pm! Free parking! Learn about wildfire preparedness in #Monterey, PG, & Carmel, & get your questions answered by expert panelists. Visit with 23 vendors to learn ways to reduce wildfire risk! We hope to see you there! monterey.gov/wildfire-ready

Residential Structure Fire on Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove, News Release: files.monterey.gov/News-Release...

Happy #GovernmentCommunicatorsDay! Today we celebrate the City of Monterey’s commitment to keeping our community informed, connected, and empowered. Our team works every day to build trust, foster transparency, and make sure everyone has access to the information they need.

"Ours was the first nation to be founded on the idea that all are created equal & all deserve equal treatment under the law. Despite our missteps & shortcomings, these ideals still inspire hope among the oppressed & give us pride in being Americans."-Jimmy Carter, '81, Farewell Address to the Nation

Happy Valentine's Day from the City of Monterey.

Our Fire, Police, & Public Works teams are prepared for the incoming storm. We have sand bag locations at all our fire stations in #Monterey & PG (except the airport). If power outages impact traffic lights, treat the intersection as a 4 way stop. monterey.gov/stormcenter

Wildfire Ready Monterey Town Hall, Thursday, February 27, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center files.monterey.gov/News-Release... Visit monterey.gov/wildfire-ready for details.

Monterey Bay Weather Update for Tuesday, Feb. 4. The NWS predicts a slow moving storm with rain and high winds with gusts up to 60 mph, and a potential for thunderstorms throughout the day today. Please be aware of conditions and plan your day accordingly. Stay safe. #Monterey #Atmospheric River

Happening Tomorrow! The City of #Monterey is hosting an event at Montecito Park on Sat., 1/25, from 12-2pm, featuring Monterey Police, Monterey Fire, & the Library's Bookmobile. Housing staff will be on site to talk about housing needs. This will be a fun event for families.

We have updated our webpage at monterey.gov/emergency with the latest on what we know about the Moss Landing battery plant fire. The lead agency Monterey County Dept of Emergency Management has a new web page at www.readymontereycounty.org/.../2025-mos.... - information includes air quality data.