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Carmel River School “Over Crowding” Back in the News

The Carmel School District is recognized as one of the best school districts in California. (Great Schools ranking of the Carmel School District.) With the financial pressure on public schools given the California budget crisis, some neighboring districts are suffering with growing class sizes and reduced resources. We are lucky that the Carmel School district is well run and has a history of excellence along with a healthy tax base (although not as healthy as it once was.) We are … Continue reading Carmel River School “Over Crowding” Back in the News

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Small town Carmel; Golf, Car Shows, and Office Openings.

Sometimes people ask me why I live in such a small town. I often tell them that I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and the slow tempo of  Carmel. Or that I really like the fact that when I walk the streets of Carmel going to our from the Carmel Realty office to the Post Office, I know a lot of the people I see. And, most of the time, Carmel is a small coastal town; however, there are a few … Continue reading Small town Carmel; Golf, Car Shows, and Office Openings.

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Water Stay Lifted on Monterey County Water Use

The water situation on the Monterey Peninsula (Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Pebble Beach) is about as clear as mud– so stay with me for a quick synopsis and an update. Cal-Am, the local water company, is violating a number of orders/laws/regulations by “over pumping” the Carmel River. Most of the restrictions have to do with protecting the Steel Head breading that occurs in the river. This over pumping/water shortage is the basis for the existence of the Monterey … Continue reading Water Stay Lifted on Monterey County Water Use

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