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With Dale Byrne’s announcement last week that he won’t seek another term, suddenly everybody in town is talking about the November election for mayor and city council. Mary Schley reports.

A county judge has slashed the huge fine levied against Carmel Valley homeowners for an illegal Car Week party. Kelly Nix has that story.

The city council has overruled the planning commission’s decision on whether A.W. Shucks can be a bar as well as a restaurant. Mary Schley reports that story as well.

E-bikes have become such a hazard on California streets, highways and trails that 10 bills have been introduced in the state Legislature to curtail their use. Caitlin Conrad has the details.

A woman and her pets are being sheltered by local hotels after their home on Dolores Street was seriously damaged by fire. Two Carmel Valley residents have been arrested for animal cruelty. The Carmel school district has a new law enforcement officer.

A dog was seriously injured by rattlesnake bites. We have more details about salaries, income and expenses at local charities. The roundabout at Laureles Drive and Carmel Valley Road will open April 20. Ocean Avenue between Highway 1 and Carmel-by-the-Sea will be getting a facelift.

The city of Monterey, which is confronting significant budget shortfalls, has a new city manager. The developer of the proposed American Tin Cannery hotel is asking to extend his permits. Carmel is seeking volunteers to serve on several boards and commissions. The owner of Flaherty’s restaurant, Ken Spilfogel, has died of cancer.

The Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival is underway with its usual lineup of outstanding meals and parties. Dennis Taylor explores the ambitions of the CHS, Catalina and Stevenson softball teams. Jerry Gervase says there’s a symphony being played outdoors, if you only stop and listen. We have a special section, “Fun in the Sun,” packed with local suggestions for summer activities for you and your whole family. And my editorial asks: If predicting the future is too hard, why not try to get better at assessing the present?

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Jenna Ortega wears Lanvin Summer 2026 by Peter Copping at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.

She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for.

She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.

Love you forever, Joan x