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Dana Point, San Clemente Artists to Display Murals at Prado West

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Doheny State Beach was one of the first beaches that artist Ashley Keene can remember visiting as a young child growing up in Dana Point.

Capturing warm, early memories of the local beach, Keene’s mural, depicting a vibrant rainbow over crashing waves at Doheny, will be on display at the Prado West development as a part of its rotating public art series.

Through her painting, Keene explained that she sought to communicate “this feeling that I’ve had growing up, this feeling, like, ‘Oh, let’s just drive by and check the waves.’”

Keene’s paintings often use a vibrant color palette, she noted, with this surreal, psychedelic mural filled with vibrant blue, pink, yellow and purple hues.

“That’s always what I’m going for, is just the colors that remind you of being there,” Keene said. “Every time I go to the beach and it’s a beautiful sunset, I take a picture, and it never does it justice. So, I think in my art, maybe I’m subconsciously trying to overcompensate with color for that reason.”

Keene noted that originally, she had wanted her mural to be a nod to “the surfers of Dana Point in the 1960s who were really pioneers of their day around here,” she said. “And then, I don’t know, Doheny just ended up calling to me.”

“While I don’t surf, that was the beach I grew up going to, and I always go with my friends and check the waves, and I love that there’s older surfers there, younger surfers there; anyone can go surfing there no matter the experience level.”

Keene’s mural will be displayed along Prado West’s corridors, dubbed the “Halls of Public Expression,” along with San Clemente artist Jeff Lukasik’s mural of the same beach.

The theme for this rotation paid tribute to Dana Point surf culture and the town’s history, Raintree Partners Marketing Manager Hannah Bailey explained.

“We thought a broad theme such as this would attract artists from all walks of life who have had surf culture positively impact their life,” Bailey said in an email.

Bryan Snyder, a Carlsbad artist who leads the coordination with artists for Raintree Partners’ rotating mural project, explained that they had received nearly 100 entries upon opening the public call for artists.

“It was extremely difficult choosing the four finalists, as well as the two artists who eventually received the contract,” Snyder said in an email. “Ashley Keene from Dana

Point and Jeff Lukasik from San Clemente both stood out as local artists who have developed their own unique style of surfthemed art and felt like a perfect fit for the project.”

Both murals are a take on Doheny State Beach from different angles. Keene’s mural features a VW bus in the foreground, while Lukasik’s depicts a VW bus in the background.

“I just thought it was so cool that it ended up being our two pieces of art that were chosen,” Keene said.

Keene and Lukasik worked on their murals together in a free commercial space in Prado West that’s mostly used for storage.

“The space was nice because we had natural lighting, and it was quiet for the most part, and it was nice to get to know Jeff and having another artist in there who I got along with and just talking about art and stuff,” Keene said.

Lukasik added that while they were both working on their separate pieces, it was nice to “have someone else working on something, too, at the same time.”

“It helps keep you motivated and helps keep you moving, because you guys are kind of both doing it together, and it just feels a little more like you’re kind of working on something as a team,” Lukasik

said. “You’re not always doing that in what we’re doing; we’re usually working by ourselves, so it is nice to work together with somebody.”

Doheny State Beach played an important role in Lukasik’s childhood as well, he said.

One of Lukasik’s first memories is from when he learned how to surf at 4 or 5 years old at Doheny State Beach.

“I think a lot of people share that same experience … everyone goes to Doheny to learn,” Lukasik said. “I was scared to go anywhere else but Doheny, because it’s all sheltered, and it’s got that cool setup; something about it seemed really safe and comforting.”

Capturing that formative memory of learning to surf, Lukasik’s mural of a sunset surf scene at Doheny State Beach will be on display at the Prado West development as a part of its rotating public art series.

“I tried to recreate my first memories that really stuck with me that I still remember vividly,” Lukasik said. “That’s just the stuff that sticks with you, and surfing is a huge gift to have in life, and it all kind of starts at Doheny, and I think a lot of people have that same feeling about the place.”

When revisiting Doheny for inspiration for the mural, Lukasik commented that

the beach looked so much smaller than he had remembered.

In painting Doheny, Lukasik aimed to capture the scene through the eyes of a young child, with the beach looking larger than life.

“I was so young, and everything seemed huge, and I definitely wanted to recreate that in the painting to make the place seem larger from the eyes of a young kid seeing it, because it was so surreal when you’re 5 years old learning how to surf for the first time,” Lukasik said.

Lukasik added that his approach to painting is always trying to put the viewer into the scene.

“For this one, it’s in the water at Doheny, and I wanted to highlight all the elements that are in it,” Lukasik said. “Some of it’s embellished a little bit, like stuff looks brighter than it is, stuff glistens more than it is. But I always want it to look real but also look surreal, too.”

“I never want to just copy a photo; I always want it to have my own vibe,” Lukasik continued. “I want it to have some realistic structure to it but … have some weirdness to it and put my own stuff in there.”

After working on the mural nearly every day for a few weeks, Lukasik said he can’t wait to see it on display at Prado West. The murals are expected to be installed on Friday, Oct. 6.

“I’m just grateful to have the opportunity, and I’m glad, anytime there’s an opportunity to do public work,” Lukasik said.

Lukasik noted that he’s had more opportunities to paint murals in South Orange County lately, but he would like to see more public art around town.

“There’s a lot of buildings around both cities that a little paint is a really easy way to pretty-up the area,” Lukasik said. “I’m not talking about taking over old Ole Hanson adobe buildings–just, there’s alleys, and there’s a lot of blank white walls that you could pretty easily get someone to pretty-up. There’s an opportunity there.”

Keene’s first big projects were a painted utility box in San Clemente and a baby elephant statue for the Elephant Parade in Dana Point. In 2021, Keene designed another utility box for the City of Dana Point.

Keene noted that she’s been trying to create more public art, because “I do think it’s important for our community to be able to see local artists and just art in general and to be able to have something throughout the community to brighten it up.”

Dana Point artist Ashley Keene paints a mural depicting a vibrant rainbow over Doheny State Beach that will be installed at the Prado West development in early October as a part of Raintree Partners’ rotating public art series.

Photo: Breeana Greenberg

Autumnal Activities, Events Kick Off in South Orange County

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

As late September marked the official start of fall, South Orange County cities are kicking off “spooky season” with a slate of fun, family-friendly events throughout October.

DANA POINT

New this year, Prado West will be kicking off fall festivities with its Halloween festival. The Street of the Amber Lantern will be closed off on Oct. 7 from 11 a.m.4 p.m. for a free block party featuring artisans and local small businesses. The event will feature a happy hour crawl with deals at participating local businesses, live music, a pumpkin patch, kids’ craft zone, costume contest and more.

The Ocean Institute’s Spooky Seas event returns on Oct. 21, featuring Harbor Hayides aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, Bioluminescence Laser Tag, a mad scientist lab and a haunted tour aboard the Spirit of Dana Point. Attendees can enjoy live music, food and beverages and a costume contest. Tickets can be purchased at oceaninstitute.org.

Leading up to Halloween, children up to 12 years old can participate in Dana Point’s annual Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest by sending a photo of their decorated pumpkin to recreation@ danapoint.org by Monday, Oct. 23, for a chance to receive a special Halloween gift basket. Pumpkins do not need to be carved.

This year, the City of Dana Point’s

recreation division is partnering with Police Services to host two family-friendly events on Saturday, Oct. 28. One is the Halloween Spooktacular inside the Dana Point Community Center, featuring a maze, live music, games, treats and more.

“The City of Dana Point’s Halloween Spooktacular and Trunk or Treat will feature the usual haunts and some new additions for the public,” Jeff Rosaler, deputy director of Community Services, said in an email. “The ever-popular maze will be constructed in the gym for those who are brave enough; the maze will be open from 2- 6 p.m. in the gym at the Community Center.”

Rosaler added that the Tailspins and the Moondog Miller Band will perform with live sets occurring every hour on the hour. The community center gym will also feature a spooky-themed ’80s arcade.

Outside, Dana Point Police Services will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat.

“Police Services vehicles and your favorite Sheriff’s Department staff will be on hand to pass out treats,” Rosaler said. “Also outside this year, an inflatable slide will be available for kids to get their wiggles out, as well as other crafts such as cookie-decorating brought to you by the Dana Point Recreation Staff.”

The City of Dana Point and Dana Point Youth Baseball will operate the snack bar for food and refreshments. Together, they will conduct a game of Wiffle ball on the Pony baseball diamond and a fundraising dunk tank to raise funds for the team’s travel expenses.

SAN CLEMENTE

From Oct. 12-15, Friends of San Clemente Foundation will kick off celebrations in San Clemente with its Carnival Colossal and Food Truck Festival. The event will feature live entertainment, rides and a strong man and strong woman competition, hosted at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Tickets are available for purchase at the San Clemente Community Center, Ole Hanson Beach Club and San Clemente Aquatics Center.

Kids of all ages can get a jump-start on trick or treating in downtown San Clemente as they walk along Avenida Del Mar on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4-6 p.m. Businesses that have a purple balloon outside their shop signals that they’re offering treats to those who stop by.

Celebrating healthy choices and being drug-free, the city and Friends of San Clemente Foundation will host the annual Red Ribbon Parade followed by a community safety fair on the Community Center lawn for National Night Out on Monday, Oct. 23, from 4-7 p.m.

For adults over 21 years of age, the Casa Romantica is hosting a Halloween party featuring spooky trivia, a candy bar, specialty-themed cocktails and a live DJ on Oct. 26-27.

The following day, City of San Clemente and the Friends of San Clemente Foundation will host their annual Monster Dash 5K and Creepy Crawl fun run on Saturday, Oct. 28, featuring awards for

race winners and best family-appropriate costumes. The event will start at the San Clemente Community Center at 7 a.m. and will run until 11 a.m.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

The San Juan Capistrano Mission will display its Dia de los Muertos Altar through Nov. 5 in the 18th century historic Sala. The space offers a place for those to remember their loved ones by placing their names on the Día de los Muertos altar, or ofrenda

Throughout the weekend before Halloween, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will host its Ghosts and Legends tour. Walking down historic Los Rios Street, attendees will interact with 10 “ghostly visitors” who will share their stories. Tickets can be purchased at sjcghosttour.com.

Haunted Orange County will also offer guided ghost walks throughout the streets of old San Juan Capistrano throughout the month of October. Attendees will hear the stories of spirits from the Old Los Rios District as they make their way along Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission. The 1½-hour tour is recommended for those over the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased at haundedoc.com.

Those interested in attending the various events in the three South Orange County cities can visit danapoint.org, san-clemente.org, or sanjuancapistrano. org for more information.

Dana Point Symphony Announces Name Change Ahead of 2023-24 Season

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Dana Point Symphony will kick off its 2023-24 season on Dec. 27 under a new name—the Sea Coast Symphony.

The name change reflects the orchestra’s increased reach, with performances taking place throughout Orange and San Diego Counties.

The symphony first formed in Dana Point in 2012. A media release noted

that the orchestra has “also been fortunate to see our audience steadily grow to include many members from other areas of Orange and San Diego Counties beyond the immediate vicinity of our treasured coastal village.”

“As one of the leading advocates of music, art, and culture in our area, we plan to increase our reach to other like-minded communities along our

fabulous coast,” the release said.

The symphony will remain in Dana Point and will host many of its performances in the city. The original mission will remain unchanged as well, the symphony said in the media release, “even as we bring along new friends to enjoy the festivities.”

Celebrating the Sea Coast Symphony’s new beginning, the orchestra

announced a holiday show for the evening of Dec. 27. The symphony will announce more information about the holiday show and the 2023-24 season in the coming weeks.

For more information about the Sea Coast Symphony, visit danapointsymphony.com.

Ohana Festival Returns to Doheny State Beach with a Killer Lineup

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Eddie Vedder’s annual Ohana Festival attracted crowds of music lovers to Doheny State Beach this past weekend to enjoy a slate of artists and bands, including The Killers, Pretenders and Foo Fighters.

Haim and The Killers closed out the first night of the festival on Friday, Sept. 29, following performances by Brooks Nielsen, Japanese Breakfast, Father John Misty and many more. Vedder joined The Killers on stage to perform a duet cover of “The Waiting” by Tom Petty.

On Saturday night, Sept. 30, Pearl Jam frontman Vedder played to an energet-

ic crowd with The Earthlings after The Chicks had hit the stage. The day also featured performances by Charley Crockett, Lucius, Goose, The War on Drugs and more.

Pretenders and Foo Fighters rocked the final night of the three-day festival. The festivities on Sunday night, Oct. 1, included performances by Dehd, Deaf Charlie, The Backseat Lovers, Thee Sacred Souls and more.

Throughout the festival weekend, attendees could enjoy art exhibits and panels at the Storyteller cove, featuring marine conservationists, researchers and professional surfers.

The annual Ohana Festival brought together thousands over three days at Doheny State Beach to enjoy the music of headliners including The Killers, Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters along with other popular acts such as HAIM, Japanese Breakfast and Pretenders, as well as taking in informative messages from Storyteller’s Cove on marine conservation. Photos: Breeana Greenberg and Anthony Small

Dana Hills High to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Dana Hills High School will be marking its semicentennial anniversary with a time capsule, historic videos, a pep rally and more on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The event will kick off with a pep rally in the gym at 5 p.m. showcasing DHHS dance and band, speeches from alumni and a video time capsule. From 6-7 p.m., attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks and more.

“We want everyone to come, anyone who wants to be here and celebrate the birthday, the 50th anniversary of Dana Hills,” Principal Brad Baker said. “We’ll be blowing out the candles and all that fun stuff.”

Former DHHS student and teacher Mark Reid will share a video featuring interviews from former teachers and historic video footage.

Baker added that the event aligns with the school’s vision to “connect and inspire.”

“That’s exactly what this event will be doing, will be reconnecting our past Dolphins and inspiring our future Dolphins with the entertainment, relationship building, the video, thinking about the future with the time capsule and some great times and great friendships to celebrate.”

During the event, Baker noted that there will be announcements on two key projects for which the Dolphin Foundation is fundraising. The Parent-Teacher Association will also be selling sweatshirts featuring the school’s original yearbook on

it and other merchandise.

“We’ll also have artifacts available for people to go through, old yearbook pictures, extended video, historic video,” Baker said. “And then we have a new time capsule that we’ll be asking people to donate items to put in the new capsule to be buried this year.”

The school will be re-burying the time capsule, which is set to be dug up again in 25 years, Baker said.

Pat O’Connell, surfer and actor in The

Endless Summer II, is among the alumni speakers, Baker said.

The anniversary celebration will be an opportunity for past and present students, faculty, families and the Dana Point community to reconnect and “see the years of relationships that have been forged over the years here at Dana Hills.”

Baker added that he hopes attendees leave with a sense of the traditions and legacies that have been left over the years and feel excited about the future ahead

Ocean Institute Halloween Event Returns to the Dana Point Harbor

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Getting into the Halloween spirit, the Ocean Institute announced the return of its Spooky Seas event, featuring harbor hayrides, bioluminescence laser tag, a haunted tour aboard the Spirit of Dana Point, and more.

From 5-11 p.m. on Oct. 21, attendees can enjoy live music, food and beverages for purchase and activities that blend ocean education and Halloween fun.

Aboard the Spirit of Dana Point, attendees can listen to eerie tales during the Haunted Tour of the ship. Climbing aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, families can enjoy the Harbor Hayride, where surprises await at every turn.

Families can unleash their inner scientist at the Mad Scientist Laboratory or enjoy a round of Bioluminescence Laser Tag, where glow-in-the-dark battles ensue.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their spookiest attire for the event’s costume contest, for a chance to win prizes.

In a press release, Kaitlyn Davidson, Growth Marketing manager at the Ocean Institute, explained that Spooky Seas “provides a unique avenue for us to involve the community in a captivating and immersive experience.”

“At the Ocean Institute, our passion lies in inspiring curiosity through ocean education,” Davidson said. “As a

nonprofit, we embrace creativity not only in our teaching methods and curriculum, but also with our budget.”

Proceeds from ticket sales fund the Ocean Institute’s ocean education programs. Tickets are $20 per adult, $18.50 for veterans, $17 for children 3-14, and free for children 2 and younger. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

“It’s a chance for our dedicated staff to craft holiday-themed adventures that seamlessly blend enjoyment with the enduring mission of inspiration and education,” Davidson said.

For more information about the Spooky Seas event or to purchase tickets, visit oceaninstitute.org.

for the school.

“I hope they take away just the incredible tradition of past staff and students that have passed these hallways and have gone on to be these great citizens in our community and done notable things out in our world,” Baker said.

Following the festivities, the Dolphin Foundation will host a gathering at the Dana Point Ale House, where 20% of the proceeds will support the school.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

Challenging Cancer

10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@ yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 11

Because I Love You (BILY)

6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

Dana Hills High School will mark its 50th anniversary on Oct. 14 with a pep rally, speeches from alumni, live music, food trucks and more. Photo: FILE

GUEST OPINION | The Levin Letter by Rep. Mike Levin

Congress Must Keep Its Promise to Fully Fund the Government; Our Servicemembers Count on It.

Last weekend, Democrats and Republicans in Congress came together to pass a bipartisan funding bill to keep our government open until Nov. 17, after facing significant hurdles that threatened a shutdown.

We’re not out of the woods yet. We have a little over a month to reach a bipartisan agreement to fully fund the government for Fiscal Year 2024 and avert another shutdown threat. Our servicemembers are counting on us to get this done.

Too many of our men and women in uniform are living paycheck-topaycheck. According to the Department of Defense, a quarter of active-duty servicemembers have experienced food insecurity. Junior enlisted servicemembers are at the highest risk. Nearly half of junior enlisted spouses have experienced food insecurity, as well. Despite serving in the best funded military in the world, junior servicemembers aren’t earning enough to make ends meet.

I have heard repeatedly from junior enlisted servicemembers at Camp Pendleton who are worried about making ends meet. A government shutdown would only have made the problem worse, because

Letter to The Editor

SHORT-TERM RENTAL APPLICATION

PROCESS A ROLLERCOASTER

KYMBERLEE STANLEY, Dana Point

Would you like to ride a new rollercoaster that came to Dana Point? Join me on Dana Point’s new short-term rental application process.

What begins as a straightforward ride ascending slowly past basic safety checklists, will quickly descend into a Bermuda Triangle free fall with no end in sight. I submitted my STR application for a 1957 duplex in May, and now at the end of September–four months and three inspections later–no permit.

The city’s STR website page posts a

servicemembers would not have received their paychecks, making it harder for them to put food on the table.

This situation is unacceptable. The men and women who serve our country should never have to worry about their next meal. As a precaution, I co-sponsored the bipartisan Pay our Military Act to ensure our servicemembers continue to receive their pay in the event of a shutdown.

Congress now has until midNovember to pass a bipartisan funding bill that ensures our government stays open, our men and women in uniform get paid, and services that millions of Americans rely upon are not disrupted. The only way for that to happen is for Democrats and Republicans to once again work together and reach a bipartisan consensus on government funding levels that do not make drastic cuts to critical programs such as those that provide food assistance. Recently, I introduced bipartisan legislation, the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act, to help

simple checklist of requirements for issuance. What they won’t tell you is that after inspection, they will delay all correspondence for weeks, and not return your emails–32 emails, 25 calls, and three visits to the planning department counter later, to be exact.

Then, while losing money with your house unrented, the planning division will respond with three NEW things you need to change. They apparently “didn’t see” the last two times they came for inspection.

After my first inspection requirements were met, I was denied a permit due to questioning my status as a duplex. I showed proof the house and back unit were moved to the property in 1957 after I did weeks of title research and sleuthing county records. Done deal? Nope.

I was then asked to remove a futon

servicemembers and their families access food assistance programs. Currently, the basic allowance for housing (BAH) that servicemembers receive is counted as income and, therefore, disqualifies many military families from food assistance. My bill would remove the BAH from counting as income for the free and reducedprice school meal program, expanding access to school meals for military families.

There is still much more to do to improve the financial and nutritional well-being of servicemembers. In the long run, passing my bipartisan bill would ensure military families at Camp Pendleton and bases across the country can focus on fulfilling their mission, rather than on finding their next meal.

In the near term, the best thing we can do to help servicemembers and their families is to prevent a shutdown by passing a full government funding package before the November 17 deadline.

The consequences of a government shutdown are too severe for Congress to play partisan political games.

Let’s fund the government, keep it open, and ensure servicemembers and their families always have enough to eat. DP

from my garage because it cannot appear “habitable” (even though the permit is for the house, not garage). I removed it. Done. Nope.

I am then stalled again due to a pipe in a garage wall “not meeting safety codes.” Wait–I am denied a permit due to a pipe in the garage threatening human safety? But I thought I had to remove my futon, because it may “look like habitability” for humans? Please check your logic.

The website instructions are deceivingly simple. They need to tell the public what’s expected. As Dorothy was once warned: “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.” This “man” will take you on an blind ride you’ll never get off, and you’ll be left dizzy, dismissed, and will never arrive in Kansas. And it won’t feel like home.

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What’s going on in and around town this week

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FRIDAY | OCT. 6

FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT H.H. COTTON’S

6:30-9:30 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular Downtown San Clemente bar and restaurant. Perfect Blend will perform. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

‘PHANTOM’ AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a performance of Phantom, based on Gaston Leroux’s novel The Phantom of the Opera, at San Clemente’s local theater, in which a masked “phantom” living underneath the Paris Opera is mesmerized by a female soprano singer and seeks to train her. Tickets are $33. Shows run through Oct. 8. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | OCT. 7

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

REATA ROUNDUP BBQ CONTEST

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Join the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society at the Swanner House Event Center for this Kansas City

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SATURDAY | OCT. 7: HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL ON AMBER LANTERN

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Prado West, the Pop-up Shops and the City of Dana Point have partnered to host a Halloween festival in the Lantern District. Enjoy local shopping, live music, local bites, a pumpkin patch, raffle prizes, workshops, a kids’ craft zone, costume contest and happy hour crawl along Amber Lantern Street. Street of the Amber Lantern, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

barbecue competition. Guests can purchase samples of competition barbecue. There will be food vendors, roasted corn, turkey legs, an outdoor marketplace, as well as a beer and wine garden. General admission is $10. Advance ticket sales and discounts can be found on eventbright.com. Kids 15 and under get in for free. Swanner House Event Center, 29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. reataroundupbbq.com.

ARTS AND CRAFTS AT SMALL SPACE

ART COLLECTIVE

1-4 p.m. The Small Space Art Collective hosts numerous classes that teach participants how to create beautiful works. Learn how to use flower pounding, or the ancient Japanese technique of Tatakizome, to create botanical imprints on flowers. Tickets are $75 for this event for six. Small Space Art Collective, 210 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. smallspaceart.com.

SAIL ON SPIRIT OF DANA POINT

2-5. Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship. Must be 4 years or older to sail. Tickets are $65. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST

WALK

6 p.m. Join Haunted Orange County for

a dark, history-filled ghost tour of San Juan Capistrano. Hear the stories of spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios District and make your way through Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission itself. The tour ends outside the Mission, near the church where a great earthquake struck in 1812 and parishioners were crushed under falling stones. The meeting location is just outside the brick visitor’s information booth near the train tracks located behind the Franciscan Plaza Parking Structure, 26732 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

LIVE MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE WITH DANA WHARF

8-9:30 p.m. Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride for an evening cruise in the Dana Point Harbor. 1980s cover band Flock of 80s will perform. The boat features a full bar, including wine, beer and mixed drinks. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794x7. danawharf.com.

SUNDAY | OCT. 8

FAMILY FIT FEST

8 a.m.-noon. Enjoy a fun morning presented by Fit4Mom South Orange County at the Outlets at San Clemente, featuring a free fitness class, entertainment and a raffle. Check in at 8 a.m. to get ready for the Stroller Strides class from 9-9:45 a.m., followed by a raffle for prizes valued up to $1,000, live entertain-

ment, vendor booths, activities for kids, and more. The first 75 mothers in line will receive a free, exclusive swag bag, limited to one per family. Additionally, all members of Fit4Mom will receive one extra raffle ticket, and participants wearing Fit4Mom-branded clothing will receive one extra ticket. The event is open to all. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. facebook.com.

MONDAY | OCT. 9

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

TUESDAY | OCT. 10

STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY

10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime, held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs. The event is geared for the 2- to 6-yearold age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.

WEDNESDAY | OCT. 11

BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP

CLASS

7-9 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting this comprehensive class, every Wednesday through Oct. 25, designed for experienced boaters, as well as those new to boating. Topics include boating safety, knots, boat handling, radio, as well as other valuable subjects. Successful completion will earn your California boater card. Registration is $70. For more information on how to register, contact Eric Gritzmacher at ericgritzmacher@ cox.net or 949.632.2378 or Guy Heaton at guyheaton3489@gmail.com or 949.345.9686. Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point. cgaux.org.

THURSDAY | OCT. 12

BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE

8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness the curiously beautiful phenomenon. A meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of these drifting organisms, which have the ability to make their own light. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.DP

Photo: Courtesy of Ocean Institute

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GUEST OPINION | Eat My Words by Cherl Pruett

Flavors of Fall Go Beyond Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice and other things nice–lattes don’t have a monopoly on fall flavors.

Autumn taste treats are in surprising places at restaurants and eateries nearby for breakfasts, dinners, cocktails and desserts. The taste of fall arrives, and the whiff of autumn aromas is in the air.

Restaurants, cafés, diners and more bring autumn to the menus. Cinnamon. Maple. Apple. Pumpkin. Pecans. Smell the season yet?

Here are a few ideas for the time of year that offer homey flavors, perhaps giving off a vibe reminiscent of these 1844 poem lyrics: “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go.”

Morning flavors

La Galette Creperie, 612 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.5335. lagalettesc.com.

Start an autumn morning with a

maple crepe with butter, powdered sugar, real maple syrup. Add bananas or berries, if you like.

Denny’s, 34242 Del Obispo, Dana Point. 949.489.4383. dennys.com.

True fall flavor: Pumpkin Pecan Pancake Slam. Dig into buttermilk pancakes prepared with real pumpkin pie filling, glazed pecans and topped with pecan pie sauce.

It’s served with eggs, hash browns, plus bacon strips or sausage links. (Seasonal)

A Meal for the Season

Bloom Restaurant & Bar, 31760 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.2654. bloomsanjuancapistrano.com.

Traditional and creative meld in the Crispy Pork Belly and Pumpkin-Ricotta gnocchi with Vermont maple syrup, candied walnut crumbles and sage brown butter.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Rocco’s, 203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.388.7766. opentable.com/roccos-restaurant.

Pumpkin ravioli says autumn all the way. Pumpkin-filled ravioli arrives with diced Roma tomatoes, browned butter sage sauce and fresh parmesan cheese, topped with fresh arugula.

Sweet Fall Treats

Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, 202 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.429.5555. sugarblossombakeshop.com.

Why not order to go? Try Salted Caramel Cake, a vanilla cake filled with salted caramel buttercream and salted caramel drizzle. Order four days in advance for this four-layer cake with three layers of filling.

Another same-size option to order ahead is the Sweet ‘n’ Spiced Carrot Cake filled with cream cheese and iced in vanilla butter cream (no nuts or raisins).

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 610 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 949.312.2304. handelsicecream.com.

Lick it up or spoon it down. We all scream for ice cream. Fall flavors include pumpkin pie, apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin pecan.

Banjo

Yes, Soup for You

The Little Kitchen Asian Café, 24831 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.276.7799. littlekitchenasiancafe.com.

A vegetarian option is the kabocha pumpkin soup. Kabocha is a Japanese winter squash, similar to pumpkin and usually with a sweet flavor.

Drink Up: Autumn Flavor to Sip Stillwater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

Try a different coffee flavor. Stillwater offers a Maple & Vanilla Irish Coffee with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Benedictine, brown sugar, maple syrup and vanilla whipped cream. Happy autumn!

Mayfield, 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.218.5140. mayfieldoc.com.

The Fancy Man is coffee without the alcohol, but lots of flavor. The cappuccino is made with maple syrup, cinnamon, and topped with Maldon smoked sea salt.

Cheryl Pruett is an award-winning journalist and editor, having covered Orange County city and county topics to the food scene for Orange County Register, Patch.com and local magazines. She has called Dana Point/Capistrano Beach home for more than 30 years.DP

Cute little Banjo just can’t wait to meet you. Only two months old, Banjo is still growing and has lots of happy kitten energy. He and his brothers love to play and explore their surroundings. If you’re looking for a fun and friendly kitten, you can’t go wrong with a sweetie like Banjo.

If you are interested in adopting Banjo, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

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Sidney Woodruff is shown marketing both Dana Point and Hollywoodland homes from his Wilshire Blvd. office. This photo is available for viewing and purchase at danapointhistorical.org.

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares.

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level:

DANA POINT TIMES

Every week, the Dana Point Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to sraymundo@timeslocalmedia.com

Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

Courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

Project Numbers: CDP23-0033

Project Location: Near the intersection of Pacific Coast Hwy and Terrace Lantern Street

CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following:

Coastal Development Permit 22-0015, Site Development Permit 22-0023, and Administrative Modifications of Standards 23-0005: To construct a new 5,266 square-foot two-story, duplex with an attached 466 square foot garage with vehicle lifts to provide the additional parking required for the duplex. The project also includes a 300-square-foot roof deck and decks and balconies on the seaward side of the structure. The property is in the Residential Beach Road Duplex 18 (RBRD 18) zone, Coastal Overlay, and within the Floodplain Overlay (FP-3) District at 35075 Beach Road. On September 11, 2023, a noticed public meeting was conducted at which the Planning Commission discussed the subject application and provided direction to the applicant.

Project Numbers: CDP22-0015, SDP22-0023, AMS23-0005

Project Location: 35075 Beach Road (APN: 691-14108)

Project Representative: Masum Azizi, Project Architect

Applicant: Dr. Mohammed Amer Mohiuddin

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction).

Hearing Date: Monday, October 23, 2023

Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. This project may also be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in accordance with Dana Point Municipal Code Section 9.69.090. The process includes but is not limited to contacting the Coastal Commission for the appropriate forms and instructions to file an appeal. Any litigation related to this project may be subject to the 90-day statute of limitations set forth in California Government Code section 1094.6 and/or 65009.

For further information, please contact John Ciampa at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following:

Coastal Development Permit CDP23-0033: To allow the Pacific Terrace Condominium Association to prohibit short-term rentals in the community, as defined by the Short-Term Rental Program approved via Coastal Development Permit A-5-DPT-22-0038 and the City’s Municipal Code.

Project Representative: George Gustave

Applicant: Pacific Terrace Condominium Association

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Hearing Date: Monday, October 23, 2023

Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. Any litigation related to this project may be subject to the 90 day statute of limitations set forth in California Government Code section 1094.6 and/or 65009.

For further information, please contact John Ciampa at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591.

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For further information, please contact John Ciampa at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

Joel Kletzelman CASE NO. 30-2023-01348943-PR-LA-CMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joel Kletzelman

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID KATZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID KATZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 11/01/2023 at 1:30 PM in Dept. CM05 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD COSTA MESA, CA 92626 COSTA MESA JUSTICE CENTER.

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 09/13/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236671963

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

SILVIA’S HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES

31872 JOSHUA DRIVE APT 10B TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92694

Full Name of Registrant(s):

SILVIA SANCHEZ ISIDORO

31872 JOSHUA DRIVE APT 10B TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92694

This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a

SILVIA SANCHEZ ISIDORO/s/SILVIA SANCHEZ ISIDORO, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 09/11/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following:

Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA230001; Zone Text Amendment ZTA22-0002: An amendment to the Dana Point Municipal Code Title 9 (Zoning Ordinance) to establish regulations related to emergency shelter parking, manufactured homes, residential care facilities (six or fewer persons), supportive housing, and low barrier navigation centers. These amendments are necessary to comply with State housing laws and various programs identified in the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element. The project requires a Local Coastal Program Amendment to modify sections of the Zoning Ordinance, which is a component of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program. The Planning Commission will consider these amendments and provide a recommendation to the City Council.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following:

Coastal Development Permit CDP23-0036: To allow the Villas at Monarch Homeowners Association to prohibit short-term rentals in the community, as defined by the Short-Term Rental Program approved via Coastal Development Permit A-5-DPT-22-0038 and the City’s Municipal Code.

Project Numbers: CDP23-0036

Project Location: Near the intersection of Stonehill Drive and Monarch Beach Drive

Project Representative: Jon Maples

Applicant: Villas at Monarch Homeowners Association

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Hearing Date: Monday, October 23, 2023

Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. Any litigation related to this project may be subject to the 90 day statute of limitations set forth in California Government Code section 1094.6 and/or

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Law Offices of Christine Chung (State Bar No. 252605) 2522 Chambers Road, Suite 113, Tustin, CA 92780 Telephone: 949-529-1480 9/29, 10/6, 10/13/23

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DANA POINT TIMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236672173

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OC COAST REAL ESTATE

34302 DEL PRADO #8

DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s): PARRY MEDIA INC

3300 IRVINE AVENUE SUITE 235 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a

PARRY MEDIA INC/s/PATRICK PARRY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Project Number: LCPA23-0001; ZTA22-0002

Project Location: Citywide

Applicant: City of Dana Point

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3), the project is covered under the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

Hearing Date: Monday, October 23, 2023

Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal are invited to present their views on the above referenced project to the Commission at this hearing.

For further information, please contact Belinda Deines, Principal Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3588 or bdeines@danapoint.org.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 30-2023-01347947

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Behrang Doktor Momtaz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

BEHRANG DOKTOR MOMTAZ

Proposed Name

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

BEHRANG MOMTAZ

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: Nov 01 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: K100 Room: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is: Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/findmy-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times

Date: Sep 11, 2023

JUDGE LAYNE MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: Dana Point Times September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER. Date of Sale: 10/26/2023 at 9:00 AM

Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (844) 857-8303, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 06/17/1988 as 88-288532 as amended) located at 34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Orange, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, Riviera Beach and Spa Vacation Plan Owners Association, a California nonprofit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: See Schedule “1”. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 130344-RVB3-HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 06/12/2023; 2023000137456; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 06/19/2023; 2023000145518; Contract No., Owner(s), APN, Sum Due; 16617468, Patricia Robinson and Olivia H. Harris, 898-143-94, $1,629.17; 16617599, Betty A. Behl and Sandra L. Hogan, 898118-05, $2,950.72; 16617693, Robert D. Reeser, 898117-22, $2,950.72; 16618187, Iris M. Gilliland, Trustee of the Gilliland Family Trust, Dated March 16, 2000

and Iris M. Gilliland, 898-147-51, $1,629.17; 16619222, Darline L. Kingman-Weigang, Trustee of the Revocable Living Trust of Darline L. Kingman-Weigang Dated July 22, 1991, 898-135-26, $2,727.23; 16619467, Wanda Maye Marscheck, Trustee of the Wanda Maye Marscheck 2000 Trust, Established July 6, 2000, 898127-66, $2,982.52; 16619539, Charle Dana Calhoun and Justin Arthur Calhoun, 898-136-11, $2,727.23; 16620117, Jose N Saldana, 898-133-68, $3,282.55; 16620122, Margaret M. Dern and Raymond J. Dern, 898-134-77, $2,950.72; 16620455, Carl E. Hobbs and Jocelyn Hobbs, 898-154-62, $1,629.17; 16620878, Cynthia J. Fortino, 898-157-15, $1,647.40; 16620900, Pearl Ainabe and Clement Ainabe, 898-138-23, $2,950.72; 16621018, John M. Miller and Sharon J. Miller, 898-110-78, $3,174.11; 16621331, Valerie J. Wey, 898-157-94, $1,629.17; 16621348, Keith B. Arnold and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Keith B. Arnold, 898-157-84, $1,629.17; 16621558, Jolisa T. Dillard, 898-158-89, $1,705.04; 16621647, Heidi R. Meyer and Bernice M. Meyer, 898-162-22, $1,751.98; 16621648, John L. Weiker and Marilyn Weiker, Trustees Under the John L. and Marilyn Weiker Living Trust Dated March 5, 1976, 898-162-30, $1,751.98; 16621662, Jackob S Sabath and Gertrude E. Sabath, Trustees of the Sabath Family Trust Dated November 2, 1997, 898-151-59, $2,375.21; 16621666, George C. Thomason, 898-163-16, $1,746.22; 16622504, James Allred, Trustee of the James Allred 2013 Trust, Dated October 23, 2013, 898-162-23, $1,705.04; 16622584, Gregg C. Zoll and Donetta M. Gunderson, 898-162-51, $1,705.04; 16622701, Maria Lagana Sales and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Maria Lagana Sales and C.J. Konkol and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Alan M. Greci, 898-163-89, $1,705.04; 16622843, Carlton M. Pachot and Cynthia S. Pachot, Trustees of the Pachot Trust Dated November 10, 1993, 898-170-21, $1,629.17; 16622867, Martin Martinez, 898-166-18, $1,751.98; 16623059, Gracie M. Shannon, 898-169-68, $1,629.17; 16623098, Satish R. Patel and Saroj S. Patel, 898-11726, $2,950.72; 16623277, Robert E. Smith, Trustee of the Robert E. Smith Revocable Trust Established On September 16, 1998 and Lucy M. Smith, Trustee of the Lucy M. Smith Revocable Trust Established On September 16, 1998, 898-168-49, $1,705.04; 16623383, Tassos S. Pelonis and Sotieria T. Pelonis, 898-168-57, $1,506.26; 16623609, Ferjunand M. Olivar and Dina M. Olivar, 898-167-43, $1,705.04; 16623875, Sellco Commercial Equity Llc, 898-170-01, $1,629.17; 16624410, Rosina L. Hurtado and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Rosina L. Hurtado, 898-159-62, $1,751.98; 16624637, Horace Jay Wilson and Sheila J. Wilson, 898-147-87, $1,629.17; 16624666, Ruperto C. Viloria and Priscilla C. Viloria, 898-159-51, $1,705.04; 16624855, Leonel Alfredo Picun and Laura V. Ferrin Picun, 898-156-14, $5,155.59; 16625201, Martin Martinez, 898-161-87, $1,705.04; 16625480, Cheryl Lynn Roe and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Cheryl Lynn Roe, 898-136-96, $2,950.72; 16626024, Robert L. Schwenck and Bernice O. Schwenck, Trustees of the Schwenck Revocable Living Trust, Dated January 22, 1999, 916-125-33, $1,629.17; 16626190, Andres M. Devera and Ruby B. Devera, 916-136-43, $2,727.23; 16626465, Maurice S. Mckenzie and Laurel E. Mckenzie, 916-144-31, $2,950.72; 16626919, Herbert Silva and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Herbert Silva and Robert Silva and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Robert Silva and Cynthia Silva and Roland Silva and Sylvia Silva Perez and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Sylvia Silva Perez, 916-130-41, $2,727.23; 16627022, E. Merlaine Calhoun and Ronald R. Calhoun, 916-136-42, $3,975.78; 16627436, Brian J. Harper and Kathleen Harper, 916136-29, $2,734.34; 16627856, Thomas T. Logan and Dorothea H. Logan, Trustees, Or Their Successor, Under the Thomas T. and Dorothea H. Logan Family Trust Dated May 20, 1996, 916-118-40, $2,727.23; 16628025, Linard Green and Mattie P. Green, 916-13425, $2,950.72; 16628402, Charles W. Flores and Patricia C. Flores, 916-143-34, $3,583.69; 16629294, Daniel G. Hernandez and Joan L. Hernandez, 916-138-91, $1,506.26; 16629576, Theodore Joseph Urbanski, Jr. and Barbara Ann Urbanski, Trustees of the Urbanski Family Trust Dated May 9, 1997, 916-144-72, $1,629.17; 16671574, Timothy C. Van Dusen, 898117-70, $2,950.72; 16722694, Raymond L. Espinoza and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Raymond L. Espinoza, 898-164-06, $1,751.98; 17692069, Juan Ramon Rivera and Lysa Ann Streight Rivera, 916137-43, $8,625.26; 17877528, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, 898-136-73, $5,626.51; 17890524, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida

Limited Liability Company and Gary F. Carrillo and Kathleen M. Carrillo, As Trustees of the Gary F. Carrillo and Kathleen M. Carrillo Revocable Living Trust Dated March 1, 2002, 916-123-56, $2,872.80; 17890530, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, 898-144-85, $3,797.90; 17943022, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, 916-142-12, $5,626.51. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Vacation Plan No., Undivided Interest, Condo Unit No. or NA, Vacation Plan, Season, Frequency; 16617468, E202-E19, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, even year biennial; 16617599, R208-E40, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16617693, R207-D08, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16618187, O311-D44, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16619222, R400-F27, 1/3366, NA, surfcrest, high, annual; 16619467, R306-E32, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16619539, R402-F10, 1/3366, NA, surfcrest, prime, annual; 16620117, R320-E22, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16620122, R324-E29, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16620455, E314-E22, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, even year biennial; 16620878, O406-E-26, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16620900, R406-E18, 1/3366, R406, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16621018, R102-C27, 1/3366, NA, sunset, high, annual; 16621331, E408-E31, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, even year biennial; 16621348, E408-E26, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, even year biennial; 16621558, O102-C18, 1/6732, NA, sunset, prime, odd year biennial; 16621647, E110-C40, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, even year biennial; 16621648, E110-C41, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, even year biennial; 16621662, O302-E19, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, odd year biennial; 16621666, E224-C17, 1/6732, NA, sunset, prime, even year biennial; 16622504, O224-C18, 1/6732ND, NA, sunset, prime, odd year biennial; 16622584, O100-C41, 1/6732ND, NA, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16622701, O222-C22, 1/6732ND, NA, sunset, prime, odd year biennial; 16622843, O404-E30, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16622867, E222-C35, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, even year biennial; 16623059, E313-D01, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, even year biennial; 16623098, R207-D12, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16623277, O112-C51, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16623383, O400-F12, 1/6732, NA, surfcrest, prime, odd year biennial; 16623609, O106-C42, 1/6732, N/A, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16623875, O313-D36, 1/6732, N/A, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16624410, E104-C21, 1/6732, N/A, sunset, prime, even year biennial; 16624637, O315-D47, 1/6732, N/A, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16624666, O100-C36, 1/6732, N/A, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16624855, E316-E44, 1/6732, N/A, sea breeze, high, even year biennial; 16625201, O224-C45, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16625480, R403-D44, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16626024, E216-A33, 1/90, 216, preferred, n/a, even year biennial; 16626190, R327-A43, 1/51, 327, riviera, n/a, annual; 16626465, R335-B31, 1/51, 335, preferred, n/a, annual; 16626919, R221-A41, 1/51, 221, riviera, n/a, annual; 16627022, RVB-A1B-327-HGH-42-B, 1/51, 327, riviera, n/a, annual; 16627436, R327-A29, 1/51, 327, riviera, n/a, annual; 16627856, R109-A40, 1/51, 109, riviera, n/a, annual; 16628025, R325-B25, 1/51, 325, preferred, n/a, annual; 16628402, R334-A34, 1/51, 334, riviera, n/a, annual; 16629294, O329-A31, 1/102, 329, riviera, high, odd year biennial; 16629576, E335-B51, 1/102, 335, preferred, n/a, even year biennial; 16671574, R208-E05, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16722694, E226-C11, 1/6732, NA, sunset, prime, even year biennial; 17692069, R328-A43, 1/51, 328, riviera, n/a, annual; 17877528, R403-D21, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 17890524, E214-A50, 1/90, 214, riviera, n/a, even year biennial; 17890530, O205-D49, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 17943022, R333-A12, 1/51, 333, preferred, n/a, annual.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER. Date of Sale: 10/26/2023 at 9:00 AM.

Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (844) 857-8303, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s

check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 05/03/1996 as 19960224104 as amended) located at 34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Orange, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600. The claimant, Riviera Shores Resort Vacation Plan Owners Association, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: 691-411-68 . Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 128534-RVS2-HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 06/15/2023; 2023000142028; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 06/21/2023; 2023000147568; Contract No., Owner(s), Sum Due; 16601870, Dyann Judith Gottesfeld Reilly, as trustee of the Dyann Judith Gottesfeld Reilly Family Trust, Dated March 9, 2007, $1,356.03; 16602139, John L. Weiker and Marilyn Weiker, Trustees, and their successors in trust, under the John L. and Marilyn Weiker Living Trust Dated March 5, 1976, $1,674.30; 16602448, Leonora Potenciano, $1,546.97; 16602474, Marilyn J. Stark, $3,444.70; 16602912, Lloyd H. Sellers and Esther E. Sellers, $3,329.84; 16603745, Mary J. Bovee and Dale A.P. Coffin, $1,333.03; 16604667, Anne Kilichowski and The Unrecorded Interest Of The Spouse Of Anne Kilichowski and Douglas L. Gallacher and The Unrecorded Interest Of The Spouse Of Douglas L. Gallacher, $3,329.84; 16604734, Christopher J. Bauer and Sally A. Bauer, $546.97; 16605220, Ronald W. St. Louis and Elaine H. St. Louis, $6,036.86; 16605604, Grace L. Kelly and Brian D. Kelly and Robert J. Kelly, Jr. and Suzanne Kelly and Carolyn Borchard and Susan L. Franco, $2,621.78; 17155381, Lr Rentals and Real Estate Llc, A South Carolina Limited Liability Corporation, $3,329.84; 17402222, Thomas Palmer, Jr., $6,036.86; 17945270, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, $3,444.70; 18868487, Kmc Travel Group, Inc., A Florida Corporation, $3,392.03. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Undivided Interest, Years, Points;

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FOOTBALL TO HOST FIRST ‘HONOR THE VALOR’ GAME SINCE 2019

A reverent tradition returns for the Dana Hills football program after a fouryear hiatus.

The Dolphins will host their ninth “Honor the Valor” night against visiting Irvine on Friday, Oct. 6, where Dana Hills and its 12th Man Booster Club recognize military veterans with numerous tributes.

The Dolphins wear special jerseys with a veteran’s name on their back, which are exchanged with the veteran after the game, and a pregame dinner and on-field ceremony are also held for the program’s honored guests.

The event was last held in 2019 and was scheduled for the 2020 season, before

the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to changes in the schedule and coaching staff, as well as losing some funding for the program, the event was held off until this season.

The Dana Hills football team is coming off a bye week following a huge win on Homecoming night. The Dolphins (4-2) demolished Canyon, 47-14, on Sept. 22. Dana Hills takes on Irvine (4-2) in a Pacific Coast Conference crossover game.

Friday is also the Dolphins’ final nonleague game before opening their Pacific Coast League slate at home against Laguna Hills on Oct. 13.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL HOLDS FIRST PLACE IN SOUTH COAST LEAGUE

While the South Coast League has been extremely competitive from top to bottom,

the Dana Hills girls volleyball team maintains the top spot with one week remaining in the regular season.

Dana Hills (17-4, 5-1) is in first place, with its lone loss coming in a five-set match against second-place San Clemente (14-10, 3-2). The Dolphins, ranked No. 5 in CIF-SS Division 3, hosted San Clemente in their second league match on Thursday, Oct. 5, but results were not available at press time.

Dana Hills opened the second round of league play with a five-set win over Aliso Niguel (7-9, 2-3) on Sept. 28 after sweeping the Wolverines in the first round. The Dolphins followed up with a sweep of Tesoro (9-14, 1-5) on Tuesday, Oct. 3, after being taken to five sets by the Titans in the first round of league play.

The Dolphins close out the South Coast League at San Juan Hills (11-10, 3-3) on Monday, Oct. 9, after sweeping the Stallions in the first round.

Dana Hills finishes the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 12, at home against Capistrano Valley Christian, ranked No. 1 in CIF-SS Division 4. The Dolphins outlasted the Eagles in five sets last month.

Dana Hills will open the CIF-SS playoffs on Oct. 19. The Dolphins have never won a CIF-SS championship or made a CIF-SS Final. DP

The Dana Hills football program will host its first “Honor the Valor” night in four years, where the Dolphins recognize military veterans in the community with many tributes such as jerseys with a veteran’s name on the back (pictured in 2019). Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

AEP- It’s About Saving you Money

Calling all existing Medicare Beneficiaries, are you looking to save some money on either your monthly premiums, your co-pays, or your prescription drug co-pays? Then the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time for you to make a change to your current plan. All changes made during this time (10/15 – 12/7) go into effect 1/1/24.

The biggest way to save money is to see if a Medicare Advantage plan would work for you. If it does meet your needs, then you cancel your Medicare Supplement and Medicare Drug plan for 2024 because the Medicare Advantage plan gives you that type of coverage and financial protection from medical bills. You’re no longer paying a premium for Medicare Supplement or a Medicare RX plan if you decide to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. These plans in Orange County typically have no or low premiums and are both HMO’s and PPO’s.

Regarding a “standalone” Medicare RX plan, some plans used to not have a name brand drug deductible and now they do. Have

your prescriptions changed since you enrolled in your current Medicare RX plan? If they’re expensive medications (in the $40-$100 range or higher when you refill them) then it’s time for a review.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (also known as AEP) ends December 7th, if you’d like to schedule a no cost Medicare options review contact me soon, my calendar is already filling up!

OHANA FEST BRINGS IT ALL TO DOHENY

From scorching performances by Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters to impassioned environmental conversations, it was much more than just another music festival

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

The 2023 Ohana Festival had it all, from epic musical performances to deep dives into sustainability and environmental issues, to a guest appearance by Congressman Mike Levin, and even a little rain. The fun began last Thursday, Sept. 28, when I was invited to attend the Ohana Festival’s first-ever Inspiring Activism Award.

Hosted by the Vitalogy Foundation and the Marisla Foundation, the award honored the tireless efforts of Dr. Sylvia Earle and Kris Tompkins. A renowned marine biologist, oceanographer, author and lecturer, Earle was the first female chief scientist at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She’s also a National Geographic Explorer at Large and was TIME magazine’s first-ever Hero for the Planet in 1998. Tompkins is the former CEO of Patagonia and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, which to date has played a pivotal role in protecting over 14 million acres of parklands in Chile and Argentina.

As a way to say thanks for the dedication and commitment to making the world a better place, Ohana Festival founder and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder invited the small crowd to sit in and enjoy his sound check. Featuring an all-star cast of musicians, including Abe Laboriel Jr., who’s been Paul McCartney’s drummer for more than 20 years, the band ran through a number of original tunes, several Pearl Jam classics, as well as impassioned covers of U2’s hit “One” and The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven.”

In the warmup for the weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, The Killers took the stage. Vedder joined the band for a couple tunes before surprise guest Sammy Hagar, formerly of Van Halen, came out and belted the hit “Why Can’t This Be Love.”

One of the features that makes the Ohana Festival different from most other music festivals is its Storyteller’s Stage, which over the past couple of years has turned into a gathering place for some of the world’s most renowned environmentalists and activists. The impressive list of speakers this year was highlighted

by Hawaii’s Dr. Cliff Kapono, who brought the science and the aloha; Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, who talked the business of activism; big-wave heroes Greg Long and Paige Alms, who shared thoughts on surviving in giant surf; and Congressman Levin, who discussed environmental policy in Washington. D.C. (and then stayed to enjoy Foo Fighters). A passionate surfer and environmental advocate himself, Vedder deserves a tip of the hat for making the Storyteller’s Stage a priority and allowing so much great information to be shared.

On Saturday night, Sept. 30, The Chicks took the stage before Vedder and his band came out and lit up the night. Vedder hit an emotional chord when he played a solo acoustic version of the song “Just Breathe,” dedicating it to a friend he’d just lost to ALS.

By the time Sunday evening, Oct. 1, rolled around, it was standing-room only. The Pretenders, led by rocker Chrissie Hynde, ripped through a set of their greatest hits before relinquishing the stage to Foo Fighters.

“This night is about Taylor Hawkins,” announced frontman David Grohl, dedi-

GROM OF THE WEEK

EDEN WALLA

BY JAKE HOWARD

NSSA season is back, and the groms landed last weekend at Salt Creek for stop No. 2 of the Southwest Division. There was no shortage of inspired, statement-making performances, but we have to send out a huge congratulations this week to Eden Walla, who took out the Open Girls (16 and Under) and the Open Women’s (18 and Under) divisions.

Not just winning the two divisions–she dominated.

“Eden went next level in her Open Women’s semi, dropping hammers on 9.0 and 8.67 point rides for the newest highest wave score and high heat totals of the event,” reports the NSSA. “That was perfor-

cating the performance to his fallen friend and drummer, who grew up in nearby Laguna Beach.

“I never really understood Taylor until I came to Laguna,” joked Grohl.

Ripping through some of Foo Fighters’ most famous songs and teasing a number of heavy rock classics along the way, it was a performance the likes of which sleepy, old Doheny State Park had never seen. Up against a 10 p.m. noise curfew, one gets the feeling they would have played all night had they been allowed.

Since its founding in 2015, there has been no shortage of inspired performances at the Ohana Festival over the years, but as I walked back to my car, I had the feeling this may have been the best one yet.

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for several publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F

Water Visibility: San Clemente: 10-12’

Catalina: 15-25’

Outlook: Friday sees a gradual rise in surf size as a fresh round of SSW/S swell slowly fills in. By Saturday the peaking swell has many spots averaging waist high waves, (3’), while better breaks are chest high, (4’). Similar heights on Sunday as the southerly swell lingers and a little tropical swell joins in. Westerly winds through the day Friday, light for the morning, then moderate over the afternoon. For the weekend, morning winds start off light/ variable, afternoons have a light+ to moderate sea breeze.

mance-plus surfing, Eden … those turns were some mad skills.”

It was a successful weekend for the Walla family, as Eden’s younger brother, Zion, also won the Open Boys (14 and Under) division. Sounds as if they’re going to need a bigger mantel at home.

When Eden’s not winning multiple divisions or training at Lowers, she spends a lot of time on the family boat, diving and fishing. Supported by local spearfishing company Rife International, she may be even better at bringing home dinner than she is at bringing home trophies–and that speaks volumes about the young woman’s abundant talent. DP

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

Foo Fighters takes the stage at the 2023 Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Jake Howard

Photo Courtesy of NSSA

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With over 500 cuts, Wild Fork offers the best variety of meat and seafood anywhere at unbeatable prices, from everyday grocery staples like beef, chicken and fish, to premium Wagyu and exotic meats like alligator, elk and ostrich.

“Our purpose, as a brand, is to ‘Nourish Better Lives,’” says Paras

“Our purpose, as a brand, is to ‘Nourish Better Lives,’” says Paras

“Our purpose, as a brand, is to ‘Nourish Better Lives,’” says Paras Tulsiani, Wild Fork West Coast Market Leader. “This resonates with me as I grew up enjoying home-cooked meals, and as a family, we always looked forward to sitting down at the dinner table and bonding over delicious meals.”

With over 500 cuts, Wild Fork offers the best variety of meat and seafood anywhere at unbeatable prices, from everyday grocery staples like beef, chicken and fish, to premium Wagyu and exotic meats like alligator, elk and ostrich. “Our purpose, as a brand, is to ‘Nourish Better Lives,’” says Paras Tulsiani, Wild Fork West Coast Market Leader. “This resonates with me as I grew up enjoying home-cooked meals, and as a family, we always looked forward to sitting down at the dinner table and bonding over delicious meals.”

“Our purpose, as a brand, is to ‘Nourish Better Lives,’” says Paras Tulsiani, Wild Fork West Coast Market Leader. “This resonates with me as I grew up enjoying home-cooked meals, and as a family, we always looked forward to sitting down at the dinner table and bonding over delicious meals.”

Wild Fork delivers nationwide and has close to 40 stores around the country. Here in California, you’ll find six Wild Fork stores across Thousand Oaks, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, with a new location in Manhattan Beach.

Wild Fork delivers nationwide and has close to 40 stores around the country. Here in California, you’ll find six Wild Fork stores across Thousand Oaks, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, with a new location in Manhattan Beach.

Wild Fork delivers nationwide and has close to 40 stores around the country. Here in California, you’ll find six Wild Fork stores across Thousand Oaks, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, with a new location in Manhattan Beach.

“We are radically transforming perceptions around frozen food—and it’s been a fun ride!” he

Tulsiani, Wild Fork West Coast Market Leader. “This resonates with me as food—and it’s been a fun ride!” he says. “Over 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste, and this is an

says. “Over 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste, and this is an alarming number. Being a transformative brand focused on providing an experience around frozen protein allows us to be a change and step in the right direction.”

“We are radically transforming perceptions around frozen food–and it’s been a fun ride!” he says.

“We are radically transforming perceptions around frozen food—and it’s been a fun ride!” he says. “Over 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste, and this is an alarming number. Being a transformative brand focused on providing an experience around frozen protein allows us to be a change and step in the right direction.”

“Over 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste, and this is an alarming number. Being a transformative brand focused on providing an experience around frozen protein allows us to be a change and step in the right direction.”

change and step in the right

Customers in Southern California can also enjoy same-day or next-day home delivery by ordering online at wildfork.com. For just $29/year, Wild Fork Unlimited members get free delivery, plus other perks like a VIP customer service line, exclusive savings and early access to select new products.

perceptions around frozen food—and it’s been a fun ride!” he says. “Over 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste, and this is an alarming number. Being a transformative brand focused on providing an experience around frozen protein allows us to be a change and step in the right direction.”

Customers in Southern California can also enjoy same-day or next-day home delivery by ordering online at wildfork.com. For just $29/year, Wild Fork Unlimited members get free delivery, plus other perks like a VIP customer service line, exclusive savings and early access to select new products.

Customers in Southern California can also enjoy same-day or next-day home delivery by ordering online at wildfork.com. For just $29/year, Wild Fork Unlimited members get free delivery, plus other perks like a VIP customer service line, exclusive savings and early access to select new products.

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“We are radically transforming