Hispanic Heritage Month has been observed and celebrated since 1968. President Lydon B. Johnson established the celebration as a one week event. It was not until 1988 that President Ronald Reagan extended it to the full 30 days, September 15 to October 15, that we celebrate today.

Today we would like to acknowledge and celebrate the story of the namesake of Monterey. In 1602, Sebastian Vizcaino named Monterey in honor of Gaspar de Zuniga y Acevedo, the Count of Monterrey and Viceroy of New Spain.

But who was the Count of Monterrey? We invite you to travel back in time with us and learn a little about this Spanish nobleman here .

Lilify at 281 Lighthouse Avenue is excited to introduce an exquisite, locally-made pleasure: chocolates made by the talented Sura Ghassan of Sama Delights. They're as delicious as they are beautiful!

Available in boxes of four or eight, they include such amazing flavors as Mocha Delights (containing nespresso-flavored ganache topped with coffee beans and a touch of gold) and Bonfire S’mores (featuring three layers of caramel, marshmallow, and graham crackers).

The City of Monterey Parking Division's technology for parking enforcement has recently been upgraded. Three parking enforcement scooters now use an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) instead of chalking your car's tires. In short: don't be looking for chalk marks on your tires anymore. Learn more here.

Did you know that The Break Room offers a military discount? That's right! Get 20% off any of our packages with coupon code 22MILITARY if you're an active member of the military. Book one of our break rooms today.

The Break Room, the best destination to release your frustration, is located at 724 Lighthouse Avenue.

The Haute Beauty Guide shop, located at 71 Pearl Street, is now offering a sale on family-friendly games! We have a selection of beautiful lucite or wooden games including versions of Connect 4, dominoes, tabletop cornhole, Jenga, tic-tac-toe, backgammon, checkers, and more.

Visit our website to view the collection and save up to 40%...but go now, because once an item is sold out...it's gone!

Looking for volunteers for the upcoming Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk Event! For more information, email [email protected] .

For more information on the event, visit www.campbellca.gov/oktoberfest .

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our September drink of the month, a Mexican Dandelion latte (using ingredients straight from our garden). Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Ave.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering three special packages that are perfect for autumn! To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Dee Steiner , our featured artist for September, Her exhibit, entitled Being There , highlights the mystery and beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Here at Lilify, we can not get over how absolutely divine Deux Cranes confections are. Beyond most gourmet chocolate bars, this is small batch, artisanal chocolate handmade in California - a true delight.

The creme brulee bar (pictured here) is sweet and creamy, combining aromatic white chocolate and a hint of vanilla-scented milk chocolate for balance with caramelized sugar for a lovely crunch. It’s a sumptuous indulgence. Available online and in the shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.

The Bulldog Pub in Monterey Has Reopened After Three Years, Looking Different - and Better
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 08/25/22

The Perfect Crumb Bakery and Cafe thinks you'll agree that there's nothing better than fresh buttermilk biscuits...and we make them right here in our shop! Stop by 301 Lighthouse Avenue, or give us a call at 831-241-6269 to make sure there are still some left in the bakery case...

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is announcing our new schedule, beginning September 1. We've added a lot of classes! Please take a look here for more information. We hope to see you on the mat.

Monterey's own Festa Italia, taking place in Custom House Plaza September 9-11, is seeking volunteers to assist at the food booths during the event. All volunteers will receive a free meal ticket and experience the great camaraderie of volunteering during a fun, wildly popular festival. If interested, please phone Linda Mancuso at 408-849-7558.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room now carries Santa Lucia Salt, made locally by Big Sur Salts with hand harvested California sea salt, Comanche Cellars pinot noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands, blood orange, cranberry, and allspice. Visit us at 412 Alvarado Street.

The individual quiches at Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe are so plump when they come out of the oven they're like savory souffles! Our bakery makes four different flavors each day: two classic options (Lorraine and Spinach) and two ever-changing seasonal flavors.

These always fly off the shelves so don't wait, come get yours at 539 Hartnell Street.

Workhorse Bicycles at 486 Washington Street now carries PNW Components Range Pedals: 390 grams of colorful, composite fun!

This all-new pedal is the perfect blend of comfort, grip, affordability, and color. Made from glass fiber-reinforced nylon composite, it features 22 steel pins and nuts per pedal. Come and check them out.

Franklin Street Collaborative, located at 201 West Franklin Street, is looking for enthusiastically stylish, friendly, sales associates. Daily tasks include social media content creation, merchandising, inventory, styling, helping customers, connecting with vendors and the community, and using Square for payment/booking. Please e-mail your resume .

Looking for pre-school for the 2022-2023 school year? The Campbell Recreation Pre-School has openings! Classes begin after Labor Day! Register today to secure your child's spot!

Tiny Tots 3-4 yrs

Mondays & Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays or Mondays-Thursdays...

Stand up paddle boards by NSP are in stock now at On The Beach Surf Shop. We also have carbon fiber adjustable paddles from Surftech plus accessories.

Even better? We have paddling veteran Mike on staff to answer your questions and offer lessons and scenic paddling tours. Come on in to the shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Looking for that special outfit to stand out from the crowd? Fashion Trade Boutique has a fantastic collection of vintage clothing for all genders! Visit us at 554 Lighthouse Avenue and see what's in the shop. We'll have fun together and help you look fabulous.

Cypress Boutique Monterey has a collection of men's bracelets now in stock. Made with cotton cords, coconut shell clasps, and semi-precious stones, these pieces are both stylish and comfortable. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

Going back to school? Deadlines stressing you out? The Break Room has you covered! We're now offering 5 Short Fuze sessions for only $100 (a 50% savings). Each Short Fuze session includes one small break box for each person to utterly destroy. Please click here to purchase.

Angie Deveaux, a tattoo artist at 831 INK, has released some cool custom designs that are now up for grabs. Contact her through Instagram or via e-mail for more information and to make an appointment at 831 INK Tattoo Studio, 225 Lighthouse Avenue.

If you like The Sandman series on Netflix, try reading the original Sandman comics! Current Comics has all 10 paperbacks plus the 4 big books in stock. Written by Neil Gaiman, these comics feature the work of lots of great artists. They're now available in our shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue as well as at our online store .