On June 2, San Benito and Monterey counties moved into the Yellow Tier, following Santa Cruz County which had moved into the Yellow Tier the month before. The Yellow Tier, as described by the California Department of Public Health, is the state's least-restrictive tier under the COVID-19 reopening plan. Under the guidelines, more businesses are allowed to reopen and offer increased capacity. Related | See what's allowed under the Yellow Tier. With fewer restrictions, and more people being vaccinated, public events are starting up again across the Central Coast. Here is a list of some of the most anticipated events happening for the rest of this year. EVENTS Artichoke Festival