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1 Suddenly, everybody’s talking about race for mayor, council

April 10 — CARMEL MAYOR Dale Byrne’s announcement last week that he will not pursue a second term brought the issue of the Nov. 3 municipal election to the forefront well before it typically becomes a topic of conversation. This week, councilman Hans Buder said he’ll run for mayor ... Read More

2 Judge slashes huge county fine for illegal party

April 10 — THE OWNERS of a Carmel Valley estate who were fined more than $750,000 for violating Monterey County’s rules during Car Week last year have had most of the penalty dismissed. In August 2025, county officials assessed a $761,975 fine against Fidji Simo and Remy Miralles ... Read More

3 Council overrules decision on A.W. Shucks bar

April 9 — MORE THAN half of the Carmel City Council’s six-hour meeting Tuesday was spent debating the fate of a downtown restaurant, with councilmembers eventually voting unanimously to back the owners’ request to overturn a February planning commission decision stripping it of its coveted bar permit ... Read More

4 Sacramento hits brakes on risky e-bike riding

April 9 — MULTIPLE KIDS hanging off a single e-bike, packs of riders blowing through stop signs during rush hour, and teens popping wheelies at high speeds have become all-too-common sights on California roads and rec trails. The complaints are coming in so fast that Sacramento legislators have drafted 10 bills this session to rein in what’s become downright dangerous ... Read More