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Pearl Hour continues to evolve in these uncertain times, offering great drinks, food, and comfort at our little neighborhood haven at 214 Lighthouse Ave.

We have a beautiful, newly-renovated back patio, we've got imagination and resolve, and we are now ...a coffee shop...a food and cocktail spot...a retail bottle shop...and a bottle delivery service. Like a diamond, we have many facets - it's Pearl Hour magic, babycakes. View the details here.

Shear Addiction Barbershop and Hair Studio, located at 160 Webster Street, is not currently offering haircuts because of Covid-19 restrictions, but we do have hair products for sale! For example, we now have Atlas hair products for men in stock. If you're interested, please contact us via Facebook or Instagram or e-mail us . We're happy to offer local delivery or curbside pickup at the shop.

The City of Monterey has announced the temporary closure of all beaches in Monterey, September 4-7, 2020. Only water activities and ocean access are permitted. Beach use is not permitted. Violators subject to fines.

Water activities are allowed. This means that activities such as swimming, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking are permitted. The beach may only be used to provide access to the ocean.

Beach use is not allowed. This prohibits groups, walking, jogging, sunbathing, picnicking, and sitting at all beaches in Monterey.

Lilify introduces our new Central Coast Room Spray. Custom blended in Pennsylvania by HEWN, this small batch room spray includes tea tree, lavender, clary sage, and peppermint, and is inspired by the maker's time spent on California's beautiful Central Coast.

You can spray it around your room as often as needed to freshen up your space or spray it on linens or fabrics from 6" away. Now available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.

Saltwater Sanctuary and Shelley Bennett Skincare present an Outdoor Market Bazaar on Sunday, August 30, 1pm-5pm, 578-588 Houston Street, featuring skin care items, home decor, and gifts. Come walk around, wearing a face mask and respecting social distancing, and enjoy!

We'll hold a raffle today to win 3 tote bags filled with skincare and wellness goodies. To enter, bring 5 non-perishable cans of food for humans or pets to donate to our people and pet food drive or spend $50 at the Bazaar.

The City of Monterey announces the start of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist residents and workers in Monterey who have experienced a loss of income due to Covid-19 and need help with rent. Learn about eligibility and how to apply here.

This August is the 15th anniversary of Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things! In celebration, everything at Cha-ya will be 15% off this week, August 24-29, with tea and cookie samplers to go. We're open Monday - Saturday, 11am-4pm, at 118 Webster Street.

Have you tried Cult Taco's delicious fried plantain taco with chipotle cashew "crema" and cabbage? Head over to 481 Alvarado Street to see what all the hype is about. We're open for outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery.

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.