It's National Voter Registration Day! Are you #VoteReady, Monterey? Register or confirm your registration at registertovote.ca.gov and get local voting information from at montereycountyelections.us. Make a voting plan and vote early! If you can, please consider working as a poll worker on Election Day.
FIRES UPDATE - THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS!
Latest stats:
Dolan Fire in Big Sur: 128,417 acres, 46% contained
Highway 1 is fully open this morning between Monterey and San Luis Obispo, including Big Sur, following a month long shutdown due to the Dolan Fire. Please drive safety and be aware of Caltrans and emergency responders on the highway. The wildfire is now 46% contained and most firefighting activity continues inland. Thank you emergency responders for all of your hard work.Photo by @graymalin via www.instagram.com/cityofmonterey.
Happy First Day of Fall! #NationalPreparednessMonth
Today is the first day of Fall! We hope you enjoyed today's sunny skies and clear air. Although summer is over, it is important to remember that fall is when we typically see the largest and most destructive wildfires. Continue to plan, prepare, and stay aware. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org.
The temporary and limited closures of San Carlos and McAbee beaches have expired today. Thank you for continuing to keep a six foot distance between yourself and other beach users, and wear a face covering when unable to keep a social distance.
Monterey City Council Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 23
Monterey City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow to review and discuss the current City staff work plan and City Council goals and priorities. Find the agenda at isearchmonterey.org and watch live or on-demand at youtube.com/cityofmonterey on Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m.
Important Links and Daily Numbers
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
