Happy Friday! This orange hued sunrise gives us that #FridayFeeling! Speaking of orange, it’s also our first weekend in the Orange Tier. We know that our local businesses are thrilled to open for more customers. Thank you for supporting our small businesses this weekend, and also keeping the workers and fellow customers safe by following COVID-19 safety guidelines like wearing a face covering, social distancing and washing your hands regularly. Who is ready for outdoor dining with views like this? Photo credit: @b0.visuals via Instagram.com/cityofmonterey

Get ready for summer! The Monterey Sports Center finalized details on their Summer Sports Camp for children ages six to 12 years. Registration opens April 21st for the four, two-week sessions from June 7 - July 30th. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Signup at monterey.org/sportscenter or in-person.

Following safety guidelines is still an important part of reducing the spread of COVID-19. Follow the four W's - Want a test? Call 211. Wear a mask - Wash your hands - Watch your distance. A healthy community begins with with you!

Next week, Monday, April 12 through Friday, April 16, Herrmann Dr. will be under construction as part of the Measure P/S Road Surface Repair Phase 2 package. "No Parking" signs are posted, but if you have questions about access, contact the phone number listed on the notices delivered, or the Engineering Office, weekdays at (831)646-3997. The road will be closed (at Via Paraiso) in one direction from Larkin. The following streets will be detoured to Via Paraiso, to Via Gayuba, back down to Martin: Via Paraiso; El Caminito; Via Del Rey; Via Campana; and Via Chular.

Also in the traffic/construction news:

Californians age 50 and over can get vaccinated - see full eligibility! Use the links below to schedule your appointment!

VACCINATION LOCATIONS WITH APPOINTMENT DATES AND TIMES UPDATED REGULARLY: Refer to the Monterey County Health Dept (MCHD) vaccine appointments web page for the latest information - mcvaccinate.com

Vaccine clinics hosted by CHOMP - https://chomp.org/coronavirus/vaccine/appointments/

Vaccine clinics hosted by Safeway Pharmacy

County data is released Tuesday through Saturday.

Here are the latest numbers from CHOMP, from today and yesterday:

Have Your Say Monterey - the City's new public engagement portal

Visit https://haveyoursaymonterey.org and register to have YOUR say!

Please note: Data refreshes Tuesday through Saturday

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