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October 2026

Black mixed-breed dog resting beside its owner on a California coastal restaurant patio.

October 06, 2026•California Dog Life

Are Dogs Allowed on Restaurant Patios in California?

California permits pet dogs on some outdoor restaurant patios, but the business still decides. Here’s what the law requires and how to decide whether the setting is right...

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Standard poodle returning to its owner on Carmel Beach as the owner holds a leash.

October 02, 2026•Beach Rules

Are Dogs Allowed Off Leash at Carmel Beach?

Dogs may be off leash on Carmel Beach only when they meet Carmel’s full voice-control standard. Here is the 25-foot, recall and leash rule to know before you...

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September 2026

Salt Hound Journal

September 12, 2026•Anchovies

The Tiny Fish Running Monterey Bay

A new anchovy restriction in Monterey Bay is more than a fishing notice. It’s a window into the food web that makes this stretch of California coast feel...

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