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Evergreen guides to Peninsula life: the cities, the coast, the economy.

Updated October 2, 2026
Colton Hall, the stone Greek Revival building where California's first constitutional convention met in 1849. Monterey's council meets at 580 Pacific Street.
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How to be heard at Peninsula city halls: a meetings guide

When the councils meet, how to comment, and where to find every agenda.

By Rachel Stein · September 30, 2026
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New to the Monterey Peninsula? Start here

Orientation for new arrivals: the lay of the land, getting around, and the rhythms of life on the bay.

By Rachel Stein · September 30, 2026
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The Monterey Peninsula's cities, explained

Seven cities share one small peninsula. Here is what makes each one distinct.

By Rachel Stein · September 30, 2026
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The Monterey Peninsula economy, in plain terms

Tourism, agriculture, and the institutions in between: how the region actually makes its money.

By Rachel Stein · September 29, 2026