The popular Electra Loft bicycle has been hard to come by lately. But the good news is that Epicenter Cycling just got a shipment in! This lightweight, durable commuter bike boasts 700c wheels and a foot-forward, upright riding position that provides optimum speed, comfort, and control. Visit us at 230 Lighthouse Avenue.

The Crown and Anchor pub is now open for take-out / pick-up orders. Come and enjoy our special shelter-in-place menu of traditional British fare along with cocktails, beer, and wine to-go. We're open daily, 4pm-8pm.

If you wish to place your order in advance, please phone us at 831-649-6496. We're located at 150 W. Franklin St.

Pilates Monterey at 533 Hartnell Ave. has reopened our studio! This will be a slow reopening so we can ensure proper implementation of the guidelines set forth by the state health department and the CDC. For the time being, we will only be accommodating private and duet appointments. Please call to schedule your appointment, 831-601-2343.

Cypress Boutique Monterey is happy to announce our new website ! Now you can shop from the comfort of your own home. We currently have women's clothing and accessories available on the website and our men's items will be added soon. We're constantly adding to our inventory, so be sure to check in regularly for all the latest.

Cypress Boutique, at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C, offers curbside pick-up and shipping as well as in-store shopping.

Thanks to a grant from the USDA, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will be offering free food boxes containing fresh produce, dairy, and protein to MPUSD families in need through Feb. 22 on Wed & Thurs, 12pm-2pm at select schools during Grab & Go. (Please note: boxes are available on a first-come, first served basis.)

The Downtown Campbell temporary parklet program has been extended once again. The program is now scheduled to continue until October 2022.

Well, this is going to come as a big disappointment for a lot of people, but we're going to have to call off the Bunnies and Bonnets Parade for another year.

Most of you have probably heard that the State of California and Monterey County lifted the indoor mask mandate on February 16 for people who are vaccinated for Covid.**

As of February 16, businesses in Monterey's Lighthouse District are not required to enforce masking and social distancing for anyone who's been vaccinated. Keep in mind that they can still request that everyone wear a mask while on their premises.

Please remember that each small business is run by someone who has a family and is dealing with challenges that you can't see. If a business is still requiring everyone to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status, they surely have a good reason for doing so.

Please help us by being your most compassionate and understanding self. If wearing a mask is not something you're willing to do, just take your money to another business until their rules change.

What if you want to keep wearing a mask? If you're vaccinated but still want to wear a mask, that's your business. You're allowed to do that regardless of what other people are doing around you.

**Not vaccinated? Please keep your mask on indoors. Want to get vaccinated and/or boosted? You can make an appointment here.

At this time, in order to be admitted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, all visitors ages 12 and over must present either proof of full vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test result (either rapid antigen or PCR test).

Please note that, beginning January 10, those Covid-19 tests will need to be taken within 24 hours of your visit. Results from at-home tests will not be accepted. Find information on Covid testing sites in Monterey County here .

The State of California has extended its indoor mask mandate through at least February 15 as Covid infection rates have risen dramatically since the holidays.

Please wear a high-quality mask over your nose and mouth and stay safe, everyone. You can find information on where to get Covid vaccines and boosters in Monterey County here .

All our Downtown Old Monterey businesses remain open, and many offer options for people wishing to be more cautious, including take-out service from restaurants and curbside pick-up and shipping from select retail shops.

Thanks from all of us to all of you, our valued customers and friends, for continuing to support locally-owned businesses!

We have a new indoor mask mandate in California which began Wednesday, December 15. But while we'll all be wearing our face masks in Monterey's Lighthouse District, we'll still be bringing our hometown-style cheer to the holidays!

Visit us and wear your face mask over your nose AND your mouth, lovelies. We look forward to seeing your beautiful eyes.