This is about as wild as you can get. Would you ever try night diving in Monterey? You never know what unusual creatures you will run into! Photo credit: on Instagram @underwaterpat

There's never too many "thank you's" to show our appreciation for the dedicated medical personnel, firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders who keep us safe. THANK YOU! Photo and artist credit: Monterey Virtual Recreation participant

Check airnow.gov for the latest on air quality. Thankfully, it's getting better.

This incredible lineup features exclusive new and previously unreleased archival performances from the Monterey Jazz Festival! Unique and memorable jazz moments will be across the three days, September 25-27, 2020. The Virtual Festival will be streamed online each day from 5-7 pm Pacific Time on the Monterey Jazz Festival’s YouTube Channel. Check the Monterey Jazz Festival website for details, https://montereyjazzfestival.org/2020-virtual-monterey-jazz-festival/

Here's some information about two opportunities to participate in a voter preparedness workshop. Learn more: contact Meggie at 831.655.7563 or via email at mpina@allianceonaging.org, or see the flyer at https://monterey.org/Portals/0/News/Voter-Prepardness-Workshops.pdf

This is a great program from the City of Monterey to help renters who live or work in Monterey get rental assistance if they qualify due to the pandemic. Get all the details at monterey.org/housing or call the Housing Programs Office staff at 831.646.3995.

Missed last night's Council Meeting? See the video playback at youtube.com/cityofmonterey. Regarding Item #13, the budget update and impacts from COVID-19, forward to six hours and 28 seconds (6:28:00)

The City of Monterey is working to provide local resources and support every day to help us get past the pandemic. Here's a look at the past six months: MONTEREY RESPONDS

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