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TWO newer webpages, to be updated often; your feedback welcome
2026 Village Election Watch and Carmel Tourism <-- both with updates!
And updates from this weeks City Council with slides, video links & recent press - Year Budget (with Tax Measures) HERE, Addresses HERE, Housing HERE, Police/Public Works Buildings Project HERE.
Today's 7/10/26 Carmel Pine Cone HERE is bursting with Village coverage:
The cover/Page 1 "Amid rancor, city OKs new housing plan" & "Street Numbers Debut on Google Maps". Page 12 with "Council re-ups See Monterey $$$". Page 13 with "Election filing period opens Monday". Page 26 with Paul Miller's editorial "Overtourism Explained".
July 6 & 7, 2026 - City Council Meetings
Monday July 6 - Key Findings
11) Funding See Monterey . Council agreed to fund this year due to expanded understanding and with the upcoming visitor/tourism research project. (CRA page HERE)
12) Strategic Priorities Updates - Some adjustments were made. (CRA page HERE)
Tuesday July 7 - Key Findings
1) 6th cycle Housing Element Amendment . Adopted with a 3/2 vote, Council Adopted the Amendment. Public comments included clarification on misleading comments and next steps will include details in coming ordinances and policies in the months to come for implementation. (CRA page HERE)
3) Ballot Measures for TOT & Sales Tax and Approval of Supporting Arguments: for TOT HERE; for Sales Tax HERE - Council approved these final documents for the November ballots, with nominal changes or discussion. (CRA page HERE)
5) Recruitment firm selection process for a City Administrator -Council approved the City HR staff to filter the received recruiter submissions to the final 3, for Council to select from at next/August City Council.
6) Police and Public Works Facilities Update Regarding Architects Evaluations & Next Steps - Council agreed to have the ad hoc committee interview the top 4 architect submissions to finalize their recommendation for Council to review and approve at a future City Council meeting. (CRA page HERE)
Standard Addresses - Google Maps updated now. But still awaiting official and full "Go Live"
More is still coming with Monterey County and USPS teams completing their processing steps. Final authorization/go-live will be postal mailed to all property owners - to the same mailing address as your tax information on file. Other reminders: Our local utility providers are receiving this city-wide official location info from the City to update their point of service information (which is more efficient for all - individual owners do not need to update these records). Do not update your USPS postal mailing address to these new standard addresses - there is no USPS home delivery. We will always pick up postal mail at our Village Carmel Post Office.
ALL official details will continue to rollout from the City HERE, including the address display guidelines booklet HERE and more.
One part of this rollout is beginning, as above
(image from cover Carmel Pine Cone HERE) More to come.
For our Neighbors South of Carmel - two requests
We all enjoy the wonders of Point Lobos and Big Sur in our Monterey County, as we do in our Village. Your voice and outreach will be valuable to advancing these plans.
ParkIt/Safety Solutions for Point Lobos
First visit this page to learn about the parkitforparks proposed reservation, shuttle and parking lot solutions awaiting final approvals for Point Lobos.
Second reach out to our County Supervisor Kate Daniels to request the Commissions full and cross-organization expedited approvals and implementation [email protected] or by calling her office at (831) 647-7755
Big Sur Coast Highway Management Plan Survey
Please take a few minutes to respond to this important survey. Caltrans District 5, in collaboration with local stakeholders are looking for input to update the 2004 Coast Highway Management Plan for Highway 1 through Big Sur. HERE
More Village summer time activities & enjoyment...
CRA/CHS Community Rummage/Resale Event
Saturday August 1st 8am to 4pm - CRA, Carmel High & Padre Parents - Rummage/Resale Sale at Carmel High School Drop off days are Wednesday through Friday - July 29-31 at Carmel High School. Proceeds benefit Carmel High School arts, activities, clubs and student enrichment. Details will be updated HERE. We need Volunteers for setup and day of sale: signup HERE
Save your reusable items until then! Accepted items include: household items, home decor, kitchenware, clothing, toys & games, sporting goods. Not accepted items: furniture, books and electronics.
Two Local Activities - every Second Saturday each month
July 11th - Volunteer Weedies gather in the morning joining members of the Friends of Mission Trail Nature Preserve. Signup and details available HERE
July 11th - Carmel's Wine Walk - Self-guided Tour to stroll through our village to sip, savor, and discover the premium wines. Details available HERE
July 11th-26th - 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!
Thursday July 16th - Carmel's Third Thursdays 4-7 PM
in Devendorf Park
On the Third Thursday of each month from March through October, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmer's Market hosts a free community party at Devendorf Park with vendors, live music, food, drinks, and fun for the family. Music is sponsored by Sunset Cultural Center.
July 17th, 18th & 19th - Carmel Heritage Society
2026 Designing Women - Home Tour, Lecture & Movie
Get tickets and details HERE
Friday July 17th 6PM - Opening Lecture - presented by Alissandra Dramov, Council Member and author of books on our Village architectural heritage - will explore women architects, designers and builders who impacted our distinctive character. Held at The Carmel Foundation's Diment Hall. Tickets for this presentation are available at the door or at the link above. Provides great insights in advance of Saturday's Home Tour.
Saturday July 18th 12-4PM. Homes Tour. Check out the roster of 2026 homes the registration link HERE.
Sunday July 19th 1PM - Documentary on Julia Morgan, California's first licensed female architect and visionary for over 700 buildings including Hearst Castle and Asilomar Conference Grounds. Held at The Carmel Foundation's Diment Hall. Tickets for this presentation are available at the door or at the link above.
 
Carmel Plaza - Summer Free Music Series
Friday's Beginning July 17th, 24th and 31st from 5-7 PM
Saturday July 18th 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!
Saturday July 18th - Book Festival in Carmel Plaza
Details available HERE
Thursday July 30th 10am-2pm - CRA's at our Farmers Market
(every LAST Thursday each month when CRA is there - but is held every Thursday around Devendorf Park)
Yes, and then comes..
Car Week! Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 16, 2026
Our Peninsula's single source - HERE
The Events in our Village on Ocean Avenue + include:
Tuesday, August 11 – Concours for a Cause
Wednesday, August 12 – Astons on the Avenue
Thursday, August 13 – Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel
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 Fall Dates - for CRA Events - Fall 2026
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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