Great news for all who want a haircut! On Friday afternoon, it was announced by the California Department of Public Health that hair salons and barbershops in Monterey County are permitted to reopen for indoor services on Monday, August 31.

You're invited to call to your favorite hair professional and make an appointment, but please be patient - given the short notice, it may take our local artisans a few days to get up and running again.

Rosine's Restaurant is now open at 9am daily for outdoor dining! Our new hours are Sun-Thurs, 9am-8pm, and Fri-Sat, 9am-9pm, at 434 Alvarado Street.

Take-out orders are still available by calling us at 831-375-1400. You can view our menus online for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. For delivery, please click the Online Ordering tab on our website .

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of the Lighthouse District's Play Full Ground , is participating in Youth Arts Collective's LiveART 2020 on Saturday, August 29, 4pm-7pm! This online event will feature live art making, a sketch circle, an art auction, art sales, and live music. It's an entertaining way to support YAC and view and purchase the work of local artists!

Have you tried the Bagel Bar before? How would you like to win a dozen of their unique bagels made fresh daily for free? That's one of the prizes for our next Downtown Campbell Survival Project Drawing...

The City of Monterey has announced the temporary and limited closure of McAbee Beach and San Carlos Beach, August 22 - September 22, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Only water activities and ocean access are permitted. Beach use is not permitted. Violators will be subject to fines.

Water activities are allowed. This means that activities such as swimming, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking are permitted.

Beach use is not allowed. This prohibits groups, walking, jogging, sunbathing, picnicking, and sitting on the beach.

Current Comics now carries the Funko POP figurine of The Child from the hit show The Mandalorian (also known as "Baby Yoda"). Come and get it for just $10.99. We're located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue and offer curbside pickup on request - just call us at 831-333-1085.

The City of Monterey announces the start of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. City Council allocated $800K to fund this program, which will assist residents and workers in Monterey who experienced a loss of income due to Covid-19 and need help with rent. Learn about eligibility and how to apply here.

Comanche Cellars is making room in our warehouse for our new releases, so we're having a sale on our 2017 Maverick, a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Sangiovese. It's $15 per bottle, with a 6 bottle min. purchase. Available for shipping or pick-up at 412 Alvarado St. Learn more and order online here.

Code Ninjas Monterey is opening its doors and providing free child care for families displaced by the wildfires, 10am-6pm, from August 20 until the fires end. Please email Enrique Villarreal in advance as Code Ninjas can only take 10 children, ages 6-15, per day. Code Ninjas is located at 469 Pacific St.

The current threat from the wildfires burning in Monterey County is unprecedented and the need of Monterey County residents who have been evacuated is huge. Now through September 5, 2020, Monterey Firefighters are collecting donations of cash and gift cards to distribute quickly, and directly, to families impacted by the fires.

Monterey Firefighters have set up a Go Fund Me page for financial donations. They are also accepting donations of gift cards from stores such as Target, Walmart, Safeway, or Lucky's, at all of the fire stations in the City of Monterey . Downtown Old Monterey's Fire Station No. 11 is located at 600 Pacific Street.

Although it's unbelievable that we are now facing these fires at the same time our families are being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, it's the difficult reality for all of us. We will survive this, but if it's possible to lend some help to our neighbors at the same time, we know it will be greatly appreciated.

Cypres Boutique Monterey not only stocks a range of fashionable clothing for men and women, we also carry accessories! Our men's section sports a variety of sunglasses, hats, belts, and vegan-friendly wallets - all perfect for a day at work or an evening out. Locally owned and operated, Cypress Boutique is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue.

The River Fire and Carmel Fire emergencies are a good reminder for all residents to be aware of how to get information they may need to stay safe. If you haven't done so already, you can register your cell phone at alertmontereycounty.org to receive urgent information about things like severe weather and evacuations.

If you live in one city, work in another, or have family in yet another location, you can sign up for alerts from all the areas you want! To receive text alerts that are specifically for the City of Monterey, take one more step and text 93940 to 888777.

Get ready, everyone! On Saturday, August 29, 4pm-7pm, Youth Arts Collective is celebrating our 20th birthday and taking our annual LiveART event online! Featuring all our fan favorites including live art making (both live-stream and time lapse), a sketch circle, an art auction, art sales, and live music. It's an entertaining way to support YAC! Details will be posted here soon.

In order to keep with up county and state regulations on social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, locally owned Chic Event Rentals can help provide solutions for your business. We have tents and canopies as well as dividers available for rent. Various sizes are available and we offer special monthly rates. Give us a call to get something started, 831-375-1055. Our showroom is located at 485 Lighthouse Ave.