Every 10 years, people across the country fill out the Census in order to have an accurate count of all people in the United States. Californians can complete the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail (paper forms are being mailed to households that have not yet responded to the census). A Census ID is not required in order to respond. Be counted and help secure critical resources for your community today!

Census data determines funding allocations for schools, child care programs, road maintenance projects, and social assistance programs. Census data informs where new hospitals are built, improves health programs, and increases jobs and business opportunities. The Census also determines California’s federal funding for important community services that help support our families and gives us a fair share of representation in California and Washington, D.C.

Information collected during the 2020 Census can’t be shared or used against you in any way. Your information is only used to generate statistics. Do it today! It only takes a few moments.

Every 10 years, people across the country fill out the Census in order to have an accurate count of all people in the United States. Californians can complete the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail (paper forms are being mailed to households that have not yet responded to the census). A Census ID is not required in order to respond. Be counted and help secure critical resources for your community today!

Census data determines funding allocations for schools, child care programs, road maintenance projects, and social assistance programs. Census data informs where new hospitals are built, improves health programs, and increases jobs and business opportunities. The Census also determines California’s federal funding for important community services that help support our families and gives us a fair share of representation in California and Washington, D.C.

Information collected during the 2020 Census can’t be shared or used against you in any way. Your information is only used to generate statistics. Do it today! It only takes a few moments.

Meet the owners of Pamir Rugs and Kilims, Ali Rahmati and Hamid Rezai. With over 25 years of experience in the business, these friendly, knowledgeable men can help you pick the best quality rug for your home. They also offer rug cleaning, repairing, and appraising.

In addition to new and antique Oriental rugs of all sizes from around the world, Ali and Hamid carry their own line of rugs made by craftsmen in Kabul, Afghanistan from 100% natural vegetable dye and handspun wool - each rug is unique. They also make their own pillows in-house from pieces of antique rugs - a beautiful touch of decor for any room.

Ali and Hamid welcome you to Pamir Rugs and Kilims, which is now open for in-store shopping at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. They ask that, following Monterey City guidelines, you wear a face mask when you visit. (Be a hero!)

Another local favorite is on the rise, but really, really quietly... Sazon Express now serves their classic burrito (with any meat option) smothered in chile verde sauce! Be forewarned: it's not on the menu, but you can ask for it when you order. Delicious.

Sazon Express, now open for take-out, no-contact curbside pick-up, delivery, and outdoor dining, is located at 431 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Union Yoga is offering a 5-day mini immersion class series in breathwork and meditation online. Classes are 20 minutes long, 8:15am-8:35am, Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21. We'll gather on Zoom for a short lesson then a shared breathwork and meditation session followed by an optional Q&A.

Led by Union Yoga owner Kelli Gray, this is a beginner's course and open to all to learn or simply to sit in and be guided through a mini-session. By the end of the week, you'll have the skills and information to practice on your own. Fee is $30 for the week. For more information and to register, please e-mail Kelli at Union Yoga.

Union Yoga is located at 244 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

A City of Monterey sister city since 1984, Tainan, Taiwan, reached out to the City of Monterey with concern over the significant spread of the coronavirus in the United States and graciously donated 2,900 medical masks and 300 medical goggles. The supplies arrived at Monterey City Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. They will be added to inventory in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), shared with City first responders including police and fire and other staff, and may also be shared with other community first responders as needed.

“We are so grateful for the kindness and generosity of our sister city, Tainan,” said Mayor Clyde Roberson. “This worldwide pandemic shows that we are all in this together, and it is heartwarming to see how people are helping each other, even across the seas. These are the times that truly bring the meaning of sister cities to light. Just as the sign on the boxes reads - Together, Stronger.”

Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che said, ”Friendship with people is to treat each other sincerely, and the fundamental way of urban diplomacy is the same. The rapid spread of the epidemic in the United States in the past few months shows the need, and we should stand up at this moment and take the initiative to share the surplus materials with international family and friends.” Thank you, Mayor Huang!

A City of Monterey sister city since 1984, Tainan, Taiwan, reached out to the City of Monterey with concern over the significant spread of the coronavirus in the United States and graciously donated 2,900 medical masks and 300 medical goggles. The supplies arrived at Monterey City Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. They will be added to inventory in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), shared with City first responders including police and fire and other staff, and may also be shared with other community first responders as needed.

“We are so grateful for the kindness and generosity of our sister city, Tainan,” said Mayor Clyde Roberson. “This worldwide pandemic shows that we are all in this together, and it is heartwarming to see how people are helping each other, even across the seas. These are the times that truly bring the meaning of sister cities to light. Just as the sign on the boxes reads - Together, Stronger.”

Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che said, ”Friendship with people is to treat each other sincerely, and the fundamental way of urban diplomacy is the same. The rapid spread of the epidemic in the United States in the past few months shows the need, and we should stand up at this moment and take the initiative to share the surplus materials with international family and friends.” Thank you, Mayor Huang!

Alvarado Street Brewery is switching things up just a little bit...going forward, all new releases will be on Friday! They'll be simultaneously hitting our Monterey location for in-person purchase and our website, burphopsnow.com, for shipping. So check the website or come see us to get your hands on all the latest brews.

Shipping is available on our website in any quantity from a single four pack up to three cases (different shipping rates will apply for different quantities). Orders placed Friday through Sunday on our website will be shipped on Tuesdays. If you select "Pickup" at checkout, you may pick up your beer only at our Salinas brewery drive-thru, Monday - Friday, 12pm-5pm.

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill is located at 426 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.