Spring 2025

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E SPRING 2025 IN EVERY ISSUE 48 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 50 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 52 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 56 Artist Profile Jeffrey Becom 58 Musician Profile Jesse DeCarlo 60 Volunteer Profile Julie Ann Lozano 102 Working Dogs Maddie and Titus 104 Collecting By Marjorie Snow 196 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 186 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula SHORTCUTS 64 Carmel Confidential 68 Carmel CulinaryWeek Celebrates Local Culinary Culture 70 Carmel Library Foundation Presents Author Susan Orlean 72 Carmel Rotary Celebrates 75 Years of Service to the Community 74 Carmel Jewelry Designers Win Coveted Industry Awards 76 Carmel Shop Can Repair Nearly Anything 78 Kerry Lee Remarkable Jewelry Celebrates 50 Years in Carmel-by-the-Sea 80 Martial Arts Improve Lives at Ragnarok Athletics 82 Sanctuary Beach Resort Updates Invoke Relaxation 84 Carmel’s Shearwater Tavern Has a New Team and Fresh Approach 86 Bidding Adieu to a Favorite Son 88 David Armanasco Celebrates 40 Years of Impact 90 Carmel Woman’s Stoic Approach to Adversity 92 Veterans Access E-Bikes Through Sea Otter Classic Initiative 94 Carmel Woman’s Club Gives Back for Over a Century 96 Nonprofit Supports in Tough Times 98 The Carmel Foundation Celebrates Serving Seniors for 75 Years 100 CASA of Monterey County Celebrates with “30 in 30” FOOD ANDWINE 160 Gourmet Profile Jerry Regester 166 Food for Thought Comfort Food and Classics at Jeffrey’s Grill & Catering; Windmill Market’s New Offerings; and French Favorites at Carmel Valley Creamery 136 Photo: Sebi Lee