Dear Readers,

The Carmel City Council narrowly approved a Mills Act contract for Patrice Pastor Tuesday night, which means he’ll get a substantial reduction in his $230,000-per-year property taxes. Mary Schley reports.

Kate Daniels cruised to election as the 5th District Supervisor in Tuesday’s primary. Chris Counts has that one.

A Carmel Valley resident was an expert witness for the defense in the “Rust” shooting trial in Santa Fe, N.M., this week. Chris Counts explains why.

City officials are dialing back expectations about a quick solution to the future of the decrepit police station. Horse enthusiasts are very disappointed about the P.B. Co.’s decision to close the equestrian center. It may seem like a no-brainer, but some people have found reasons to oppose letting the chamber of commerce use the First Murphy House. City Hall plans to get started fixing the beach stairs right away. Steve Friedlander, for eight years executive director of the Bach Fest, has died. A home has been proposed for a Carmel double lot, but where will the water come from? Pacific Grove will hire an expert in demographics to help it decide whether to move to at-large elections. A Scenic Road overlook will get a major facelift. A mudslide during last week’s storm closed a popular Big Sur hiking trail. Elaine Hesser has part two of her series about the future of local churches. Dennis Taylor has the story of a heartbreaking ending to the Padres’ basketball season. Jerry Gervase says some things are worth remembering before they disappear. Our special section, “In Your Dreams,” features some truly amazing Peninsula homes. And my editorial answers the question, “Just how rich is Carmel?”

Paul Miller, Publisher
paul@carmelpinecone.com

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