Fall 2025

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E FALL 2025 IN EVERY ISSUE 50 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 52 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 54 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 60 Artist Profile Kirstine Reiner Hansen 62 Musician Profile John Prock 64 Volunteer Profile Randy Phares and Walan Chang 94 Working Dogs Charles and Luca 96 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 178 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula SHORTCUTS 68 Carmel Confidential 72 Open Ground Studios Provides a Nurturing Environment for Artists 74 Westbrook Modern Gallery:A Fresh Approach to the Art World 76 Mirth Brings Joy and Generosity to Local Diners 78 In Love with the Monterey Peninsula for More Than a Century: Elizabeth Martin Turns 105 80 A Chance to See Inside Carmel’s Residential Treasures 82 Community Radio is Alive andWell on KSQD 84 Professional Soccer on the Monterey Peninsula 86 Nonprofit Turns Tragedy Into Support for Students 88 Rancho Cielo Celebrates 25 Years of Youth Success 90 Nonprofit Brings STEM Excitement to Students 92 Interim Marks Five Decades of Compassionate Support FOOD ANDWINE 154 Gourmet Profile Tim Eelman 160 Food for Thought The Sardine Factory Receives Excellence Award fromWine Spectator;Vin Wine Bar Opens New Carmel Location; and Cocina 1932 Offers Cali-Mex BBQ in Salinas 118 Photo: Roberto Cifarelli