The City of Monterey planted a new pine tree outside Colton Hall recently, and the sapling reminded us of the iconic Charlie Brown tree so lovingly popularized in the holiday television specials watched by generations over many years. We want to share our holiday spirit by suggesting the tree become a new icon for what this year has brought to all of us. Yes, the pandemic and all the woes that followed. A photo with the new tree outside Colton Hall can be a good remembrance of how we persevered and got through the year together.

On this Giving Tuesday, we celebrate you. We can all be so proud of how our community has stepped up, lent a helping hand, gave support, and continue to give throughout this whole pandemic. From volunteering, to donations, to reaching out to check on family and friends. We are a strong, vibrant, resilient community and we can all be proud of both individual and group contributions. Thank you to all the wonderful non-profits who work so hard to support the giving efforts in our community. A shout out also to the people who needed or need help. We all can use help at some point or another, and it's important when you do need help that you reach out and ask. After all, that's community. Thank you, Monterey community, for your giving, caring, and kindness.

Thanks to our GIS Coordinator for creating maps that show the Measure S "Fixing Streets" story - what's been done and what's ahead. The City Council was presented with an annual report at the Nov. 17 Council Meeting. See the maps, presentation, and related links on the web:

Thank you to the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) for this important article about how to know what type of COVID-19 test is best for your situation. They have a dedicated web page with all the details available at the link below:

One of these events is tonight, but you may still have time to participate. Please check out montereywharf.com for all the details.

NEW! California Department of Public Health Guidance Documents - the latest information on guidance about stay at home orders, mask wearing, reopening the economy and more,

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