Hugging the spectacularly rugged Monterey Bay, the city of Monterey occupies a land area of 8.466 square mile and has a population of 28,352 (as of 2019). Cannery Row, once the heart of the sardine-packing industry made famous by John Steinbeck, is now populated by fancy waterfront hotels, cafes and snackeries, and streetwear shops (yet, sadly, no sardine-on-a-stick stands). The famous Monterey Bay Aquarium draws visitors with thousands of marine animals and plants in underwater and interactive exhibits.

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04/24/2024
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Usually, Monterey’s history is an asset, something to highlight, but in some cases, it’s complicated.

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04/19/2024
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To combat the rising number of drug overdoses, the Monterey Police Department and Central Coast Overdose Prevention coalition have installed boxes at three areas in Monterey that dispense lifesaving medication known as Narcan.

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04/04/2024
Phase 4 of the Measure S Citywide Road Resurfacing has restarted after a pause and is expected to finish by late May.

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03/29/2024
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On March 19, the Monterey City Council approved a pilot program to allocate $250,000 toward assisting renters with making payments for rent or deposits, or other associated housing costs.

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02/28/2024
Image for display with article titled Monterey City Manager Details Need for City Facility Upgrades

Many key city facilities – a lot of them built in the 1950s – are either in need of replacement or complete overhaul, including the Library and Police and Fire headquarters.

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