The U.S. midterm election is November 8, and it's time to vote! The local ballot will include candidates for City Council for Districts 1 and 2 and for Mayor.

A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on November 8. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Are you running the Monterey Bay Half Marathon in November? If so, take a look at Fleet Feet's VIP Program. It includes tickets to the VIP dinner, the after party, a cozy VIP quarter zip, a free pair of Wrightsocks, access to Fleet Feet's VIP tent at the finish line, and so much more.

Fee is $100, and there are only 40 spots are available. Find more information and register here .

Locally owned Heaven on Earth Cleaning offers house cleaning services for your home or business. Our office recently moved to Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey, but we've been serving the Monterey Peninsula for over 20 years.

Learn more about our services and prices and book online with ease, all on our website . Let us do the cleaning so you have one thing less to worry about.

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.

Calling all introverts! Want a quiet space to do your work outside of home? The Pearl Works community coworking space has the perfect room for you: The Crow's Nest.

Our Crow’s Nest is tucked away on the second floor of The Pearl Works at 288 Pearl Street. Watch clouds drift by the rooftops in this shared private office with all the spaciousness to focus and get stuff done. Plus, this dedicated desk comes with access to our shared amenities and an opportunity to meet other professionals in a low-key environment on your own terms.

Jordan Leininger, an artifacts specialist with the City of Monterey, is seeking information from descendants of Buffalo Soldiers stationed at the Presidio of Monterey, 1902-1904. He is currently researching the lives of the Buffalo Soldiers (members of the all-Black 9th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army) for an exhibit at the Presidio of Monterey Museum, located in Lower Presidio Historic Park. More info here.

The Lighthouse District offers a warm welcome to Heaven on Earth Cleaning LLC , with an office at 225 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite D. First time customers receive $20 off their first visit with this coupon .

An independent, locally-owned cleaning service you can trust, Heaven on Earth offers simple and affordable pricing for weekly and biweekly customers as well as on-call services, one-time deep cleanings, and carpet cleaning. For more information, please call 831-373-6243.

On July 19, Monterey City Council and staff recognized Rick Johnson, who has served as the executive director of the Old Monterey Business Association for 22 years AND as the administrator of the Lighthouse District (also known as the New Monterey Business Association). Rick will be retiring at the end of July.

The Lighthouse District would like to thank Rick for his many years of service to our community. His natural charm, sense of humor, abiding love for the people of Monterey, and his in-depth knowledge of businesses and government infrastructure will be missed.

But don't worry, Rick Johnson is not leaving Monterey! He's looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends and relaxing a little after leading two business associations through a pandemic lockdown. And our district is in great hands with the Lighthouse District's new administrator, Peter Cofresi, who's been serving as Rick's right-hand man for years.