June 15, 2026

Celebrating 39 Years of Community Service

Visit these CRA page links for recent Civic meetings and project details, staff reports, videos, and background on any of the above plus recent press coverage on these topics -Fiscal Year Budget (includes Tax Measures) HERE, Architecture HERE, Parking HERE, Addresses HERE and Housing HERE. 


July 6 & 7, 2026 - City Council Topics Coming Up...and more 

Complete input and directions on the annual funding for See Monterey (that reaches international travel markets) and the two local proposed Tax Measures (two, or one, or ?) (See this CRA page for background)

Formal/Final Council Adoption of our Housing Element Amendment (after almost two year's effort with City Staff and AHA citizens collaboration). May 28th the State/HCD verified that this Amendment is "substantially compliant" and ready for Adoption Hearings. At the June 10th Planning Commission, they too provided their thumbs up. (See this CRA page for details).

News You Can Use sent June 4th HERE - has highlights from last City Council.
City Meetings webpage HERE provides full agenda packets

Carmel Beach Adaptation Pathways Report is Published HERE

In July and August, the Public Works Department and Planning Department will present draft coastal hazards policies, developed as part of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) Update, to the Forest & Beach Commission and the Planning Commission. Feedback from both Commissions and the public on these draft policies will help inform future Planning Commission review as the LCP Update process continues.

 

Standard Addresses - still awaiting "Go Live"....any day now - 
but not until Monterey County and USPS teams complete their processes etc.
Details HERE

 


More Village summer time activities & enjoyment...


June 18th - "Third Thursdays" 4-7pm in Devendorf Park


Saturday June 20th - Mission Trail Nature Preserve -
"Our Central Park" Join the 50th Anniversary Event 

Saturday - June 20, 2026 10:00am
Meet at Rio Road entrance
Refreshments 11:00am in the Redwood Grove


Saturday June 20th CRA's Monthly Beach Clean Up 
9:30 to Noon - at the End of Ocean Avenue
every third Saturday each month - we provide the tools!


Sunday June 21th - Happy Fathers Day!


Thursday June 25th 10am-2pm - CRA's at our Farmers Market
(every LAST Thursday each month)


June 25th 4:30 - California Water Policy - Our Challenges Continue

Learn how our water can become more plentiful and less expensive, and how we can communicate with our legislators on our best policy forward.  Must register & pay $20 to attend - Click HERE for details on this CASI session.


July 4th - Celebrate in Devendorf Park - with Monterey County Pops!
Begins at 2PM - if like years past you can view rehearsals before noon.


July 11-26 - The 89th Season of Carmel Bach Festival
another must not miss (click on image for programs & tickets)


July 15th - "Don't Pave Main Street" movie viewing at Golden Bough
truly a must viewing for everyone who loves Carmel-by-the-Sea
in this great community theater!


Carmel Plaza - Summer Free Music Series 
Friday's Beginning July 17th, 24th and 31st from 5-7 PM


Saturday July 18th - Book Festival in Carmel Plaza


And check out more Village performances here!

  • Sunset Center - Event Calendar HERE 
  • Monterey Symphony - Event/Programs Calendar HERE
  • Cherry Center Theater - Event Calendar HERE 
  • Pac Rep Theaters - Event Calendar HERE 

Save these Dates - for CRA Hosted Events - August thru December!

Saturday August 1st - CRA and Carmel High - Rummage Sale with carefully used items drop off days July 29-31 at Carmel High. All of your items (donated or purchased) will benefit local non-profits including for our next generation of Carmelites. Details coming soon HERE. Save your reusable items to contribute until then!

Saturday September 12th - CRA's Annual Feast in the Forest - held annually at Pebble Beach Indian Village 4:00-7:00. Details and purchasing your tickets will be available here HERE 

Tuesday September 15th - CRA Host's - Carmel City Council Candidates Forum at Carmel Woman's Club 5:30-7:30, held every 2 years!  Details HERE

Thursday December 3rd - CRA Host's the Annual Gala - Once again, as requested, will be held at Anton & Michel's. Prior Year's Gala details can be found HERE.

We provide the latest current information and resources on our CRA Website for our Members and our Residents, in our Village and beyond!  This includes our calendar, documents, publications, current info on Hot Topics, links to other Village sources and organizations and so much more. Your suggestions are always welcome!   

Past email "News You Can Use" and the printed CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.   


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