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The Chamber of Commerce’s 46th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot is set to welcome nearly 10,000 participants to the Dana Point Harbor this Thanksgiving. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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Sister Cities, City Honor Capistrano Beach Artist

Foley Recognizes South County Servicemembers

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State Water Commission Seeks Input on Drought Resilience Strategies BY BREEANA GREENBERG

s California looks to prepare for ongoing periods of both drought and floods, the state’s Water Commission seeks resident input on a draft white paper titled “Potential State Strategies for Protecting Communities and Fish and Wildlife in the Event of Drought.” Over the past 18 months, the Water Commission has collaborated with communities, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local governments, water districts, academia, as well as local and state agencies, to develop key strategies for drought resilience. The state is now in the final stages of developing the white paper. Californians have until Dec. 15 to submit a comment on the draft document. California Water Commission Assistant Executive Officer Laura Jensen explained that one of the first themes to emerge early on in the commission’s research for the document was the need to prepare for drought during non-drought times. “That’s because we do get years where we’ve got high flows and a lot of water, a lot of precipitation like we had over the last winter, and if we can manage that water better, then we’re going to be better-positioned heading into drought years,” Jensen said. The first key strategy outlined in the draft is the need to scale up groundwater recharge, invest in water storage and capture excess water during flood events to recharge groundwater basins. “So, the commission is calling for scaling up groundwater recharge,” Jensen said. “It’s something that really got piloted a lot in the past year.” “What we’re calling for is continuing to build on those efforts by planning ahead. Where can we do groundwater recharge in a way that’s going to maximize benefits for communities and for fish and wildlife? That was really the focus of the work that we were asked to do,” Jensen continued. However, the draft white paper notes that “while important, groundwater recharge alone is unlikely to lead to sustainable groundwater management. Managing groundwater demand is also likely to be necessary to ensure that communities and the natural environment have sufficient water during times of drought.” The second strategy focuses on advanced planning to support ecosystems during periods of drought.

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The Dana Point Harbor’s waterfall is more pronounced following heavy rains in December 2016. Amid ongoing cycles of drought and flooding across California, the state’s Water Commission is seeking public input on a draft document about drought resilience strategies. Photo: Courtesy of Liz Downing and Eunice Quiroz

Jensen explained that fish and wildlife populations are often hit “really hard by drought. Their populations don’t have time to recover between droughts.” To address ecosystem needs, Jensen explained that the commission proposed “that we better understand the amount of water that’s needed by ecosystems so that we can kind of understand what’s necessary to sustain species when water scarcity increases, and then that we go through some processes to figure out how to prioritize scarce water supplies.” To protect ecosystems, fish and wildlife, the Water Commission called to set aside quantities of water to “sustain aquatic species during these drought periods,” Jensen said. To do this, the Water Commission is also calling for a modernization of water data. “That’s an effort that’s underway at the State Water Resources Control Board to get better data so that we can know what water is available and how best to administer that available water during drought conditions,” Jensen said. The third strategy notes that the state needs to “better position communities to prepare for and respond to drought emergencies,” highlighting, in particular, small, rural communities and native tribes. “They are hit the hardest by drought,” Jensen said. “So, the actions that we’ve proposed include thinking about the emergency funding that the

state provides already to communities during times of drought, and doing a bit of a better job of making it more nimble.” It’s important to “think about climate disasters more broadly so we don’t have funding that’s only available for drought or only available for floods, but has a little bit more flexibility between the two,” Jensen continued. The fourth strategy emphasizes the importance of “improved coordination, information and communication in drought and non-drought years.” The draft paper emphasizes the need for an institutionalized and consistent drought response and to responsibly manage water during flood periods and wet years. At a community level, Jensen explained that it’s also important to build drought resilience at the community level, which can look like diversifying the types of water supply available. While California is considered out of drought right now, Jensen noted that drought conditions in the state are cyclical. “Here in California, it’s going to come back … so there’s really a need for dedicated capacity to make sure that we are planning for drought,” Jensen said. “That we are responding to it, that we’re collecting data and taking a look at that data and understanding, maybe the drought emergency is over, but there’s still drought impacts that we need to respond to.” Page 3

In the past, Jensen said, California has treated drought as “these occasional emergencies, but it’s going to come back in California, and when married with climate change, we’ve got this increasing intensity and water scarcity issue that we’re going to be facing.” The California Water Commission received a presentation on the draft document on Wednesday, Nov. 15, when Commissioner Alexandre Makler highlighted the term “weather whiplash” as an apt description of the conditions Californians are facing. “One of the takeaways … is what I’ll call the weather availability volatility,” Makler said. “I think that it really leads to this question of, if you’re dealing with volatility in any commodity or anything, it leads you to the question, do you have adequate storage?” Commissioner Sandra Matsumoto noted that the Water Commission is responsible for making sure that the white paper on drought strategies is used, adding that she thinks “we need to think about, once the document’s finalized, how might it be used.” “Maybe there are things that we can do to help make it practically useful and implementable so that some of the suggestions here actually become action items,” Matsumoto said. Jensen noted that a key point that readers can take away from the draft paper is that “we’re all in this together.” “Everybody can play a role, be it during drought times or outside of drought times, to help us manage water more thoughtfully and carefully, to better address and prepare for droughts, as well as to adapt to a changing climate,” Jensen said. “The state’s doing a lot of great work already on this topic,” Jensen continued. “And there’s a continued need to collaborate across sectors to continue to advance and build on the good work that the state’s already doing to help improve our water management.” After the public-comment period closes in mid-December, the final white paper on drought strategies will be presented during the state Water Commission’s meeting on Jan. 17. Comments on the drought resilience strategies can be submitted to cwc@water.ca.gov.

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Sister Cities, City Honor Capistrano Beach Artist

recognition, Clark touched on his artistic inspirations, drawing from the beauty of Dana Point. “There’s one thing everybody in this room knows, and that’s that this area is peaceful,” Clark said. “This area is incredibly beautiful. Every time I go by the beach, I think how lucky I am.” “I mean, I’m an Orange County (From right) Dana Point Sister Cities President Robert Zasa presents longtime Capnative, but this istrano Beach resident and nationally celebrated artist Timothy J. Clark with the first place is incredible,” Cultural Excellence Award during the Nov. 7 City Council meeting. Clark continued. “And Photo: Breeana Greenberg because it’s incredible, or the Hispanic Museum that were created it’s inspirational. The here.” Beach Boys sang about it, didn’t they?” “From coast to coast,” Clark continued, Clark added that he’s lucky that not “I love this city, and I already won a big only his neighbors have his paintings, but award just by living here and being able the Smithsonian does, too. to create in peace, because that’s what this “I wave our flag every time I go to the place is all about.” East Coast, anytime I go anywhere,” Clark said. “There are paintings that the National Portrait Gallery has that were created here,

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aunching the inaugural Cultural Excellence Award, the City of Dana Point and the Dana Point Sister Cities nonprofit recognized longtime Capistrano Beach resident and nationally celebrated artist Timothy J. Clark. During the Nov. 7 City Council meeting, Dana Point Sister Cities President Robert Zasa explained that the nonprofit’s board decided to launch the award to recognize individuals who contribute to the culture of the South County area, and are notable nationally, internationally, and regionally, “because we are an organization that promotes culture and wants to celebrate that.” The nonprofit will not be presenting the Cultural Excellence Award on an annual basis, Zasa explained; rather, the award will be based on merit, recognizing extraordinary contributions to the Dana Point community. “Tim meets all those criteria,” Zasa said.

“Tim’s been a 40-year native of Dana Point in the Capo Beach area. He’s internationally celebrated.” Zasa noted that while Clark’s watercolor paintings are “phenomenal,” he’s known for “expressive interiors, urban landscapes, beautiful architectural drawings, portraits and figures.” Clark’s works are displayed in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the City Museum of New York, the University of California, Irvine Langson Museum of California Art, the Hilbert Museum and the Laguna Art Museum, Zasa added. The city also presented Clark with a plaque recognizing his contribution to the town’s culture. Mayor Mike Frost noted that Clark has brought “cultural, international, national and regional notoriety to Dana Point.” While speaking on the City of Dana Point and the Dana Point Sister Cities’

Foley Recognizes South County Servicemembers at Veterans of the Year Awards

vice, noting “it takes all of us to make this world a better place.” “The things that we’ve done and seen, it’s important that people recognize all of us, what we’ve done, and that it’s really important to just listen,” Holliday said.“Those of you that maybe know somebody that’s deployed or has been deployed, if they just need to talk, let them talk.” Representing the City of San Clemente, 1st Sgt. Coburn served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1998 to 2020. After Coburn’s years of service, he continued to serve his community as the commandant for the Marine Corps League South Coast Detachment in San Clemente. Coburn also serves as the vice president of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals of Orange County. “Nelson assists his fellow veterans by working to increase sustainable homeownership, financial literacy education, VA loan awareness and economic opportunities,” Foley said.“I really just appreciate the work that you have done for families that have students that are veterans.” While receiving the plaque recognizing his service, Coburn said he felt a huge void in his life when he retired from the Marines. “I didn’t realize when I retired that I could continue to give back; I thought my service ended, and it didn’t,” Coburn said. “It had really just begun. I quickly found the Marine Corps League.” Coburn added that through the Marine Corps League, VFW and American Legion, “I’m able to help more people and more servicemembers and more families now

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ecognizing South Orange County veterans who went above and beyond the call of duty by continuing to serve in their community after military service, Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley awarded a veteran from each of the nine cities within her district. During the third annual Veterans of the Year Awards on Thursday, Nov. 9, Foley presented Dana Point veteran Patricia “Patti” Holliday; Nelson Coburn, a former Marine from San Clemente; and San Juan Capistrano Mayor Howard Hart with plaques recognizing their service to their communities. “Today, we celebrate our outstanding veterans who served our country, but continue to serve throughout their life in our county and in our United states,” Foley said. Girl Scouts of Orange County Troop 5388 from Newport Beach and Troop 6438 from Laguna Niguel presented the colors while veteran Larry Icenogle from Bugle Across America accompanied, performing the Dana Point Times November 17 - 23, 2023

(From left) Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley recognizes Dana Point veteran Patricia “Patti” Holliday, who served in the United States Army, National Guard and Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

National Anthem. Holliday, the Dana Point Veteran of the Year, joined the United States Army in 1989. After Holliday served the U.S. Army in active duty for eight years and the National Guard for an additional 13 years, she continued to serve her community as a deputy sheriff for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for 19 years. During her tenure, Holliday served as a flight medic, platoon sergeant, first sergeant, and participated as a member of a Space Shuttle recovery mission team. While accepting the award, Holliday thanked her fellow veterans for their serPage 4

than I ever did in the whole 22 years that I was there.” “So, that void that I had is no longer there,” Coburn continued. “A lot of veterans get out, and they’re lost … it’s on us to show them that direction.” Foley presented San Juan Capistrano Mayor Howard Hart with a plaque recognizing his service as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer for 30 years. During his service, Hart survived the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon and earned the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Foley noted. “I have just had the pleasure of working with Mayor Hart in my new role as his County Supervisor, and I can tell you he’s always just very supportive,” Foley said. “He loves his community, he loves serving, and I enjoy working with you. It’s my honor to recognize you as our Veteran of the Year.” Hart said he joined the Navy, commissioned out of University of California, Irvine. “When I graduated from UC Irvine, I was looking for meaning, and I thought I’d go into the Navy for a few years,” Hart said. “I went in a starry-eyed patriot, fell in love with it, but after 30 years of bureaucracy and losing 16 friends and a lot of family separation and hardship, I came out a starry-eyed patriot whose country is worth fighting for.” “Being a Naval officer,” he continued, “was the greatest privilege of my life.”

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Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s Oldest Living Relative to Host Meet & Greet

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ichard Henry Dana, Jr.’s oldest living relative, Kathrine Dana Shaw, will host a meet & greet promoting her new book at the O’Neill Museum before embarking on a quest by train on Tuesday, Nov. 21. From 2-3 p.m., Shaw will promote her new book, Mover and Shaker: Remarkable Woman Making Her Mark In A Man’s World, at the museum and encourage attendees to call their loved ones before the holidays. Shaw stated in a media release that, at almost 103 years old, she knows that “life is short, and relationships are what really matters.” Shaw’s book will be available for purchase, and select historical pictures of

San Juan Capistrano will be on display for silent auction until 3 p.m., with a portion of sales supporting the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. Shaw previously served as the president of the Women’s Club of San Juan and the 2008 Swallows Day Parade grand marshal. Following the meet & greet, Shaw will board a train in San Juan Capistrano at 3:35 p.m. to begin a quest to meet her estranged daughter, Chris, who is mentioned in the new book. As a descendant of Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, Shaw shares her life, as she followed in her family’s footsteps in Mover and Shaker. The O’Neill Museum is located at 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

Ocean Institute Announces New Board of Directors, Chairperson BY BREEANA GREENBERG

he Ocean Institute recently introduced four new members to its board as the nonprofit approaches its 50th anniversary. Joining the marine education nonprofit’s growing board are Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel General Manager Kelly Steward; Citizens Business Bank Vice President Brian Skelton; Todd Larson, director at Stout, a global investment bank and advisory firm; and Tom Turner, chief academic officer at the Orange County Department of Education. In addition to the new members, the Ocean Institute announced its newest board of directors chairperson, community member Collie James.

James has deep ties to the Ocean Institute, with its Seaside Learning Center bearing his daughter’s name. Maddie James died in 2011 after a brief battle with brain cancer. In a media release, the Ocean Institute noted that the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center “has left a lasting impact on numerous children who visit, sharing Maddie’s passion for marine life and nurturing a love for the ocean in the hearts of the young learners.” James noted that as the chair of the nonprofit’s board of directors, “I feel fortunate that I get to stand here on the shoulders of past successors and help move the Ocean Institute into the future.” “Ocean Institute has been blessed over

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the years with wonderful leaders, donors, sponsors, and supporters, and I’m incredibly proud that my daughter is, and will always be, a part of that story,” James said. In the release, the Ocean Institute said the new members will “contribute to the creativity and strength of the board,” with Ocean Institute President and CEO Dr. Wendy Leavell adding that “the importance of a top-notch board of directors cannot be stressed too strongly.” Leavell noted that she was confident in James’ appointment. “As we embark on the next chapters of the institute, we are certain that Collie is the perfect fit for this role,” Leavell said. “Since joining the board in January 2021, he has seamlessly integrated into the organizational culture of the Ocean Institute.” “The staff holds Collie in high regard for his approachability, his willingness to offer assistance whenever needed, his deliberate networking approach, and his unwavering dedication to our mission,” Leavell added.

Supervisor Foley Expands Annual Winter Coat Drive BY BREEANA GREENBERG

s Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley brings back her annual Holiday New Coats for Kids Drive for the 15th year, she is looking to expand the initiative across her district. For the past 14 years, Foley has organized the coat drive in Costa Mesa, where she previously served as a councilmember and mayor. This year’s drive kicked off Wednesday, Nov. 15, giving residents the chance to donate new kids- and youth-sized coats to help children and teenagers stay warm this winter. “I invite the public to join me in the holi-

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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.

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day spirit and donate new coats and jackets to keep our kids warm this winter season,” Foley said in a media release. “After hosting this coat drive for the last 14 years, we hope to break records this year and collect the most donations yet to help as many Orange County families as possible, including nearly 200 identified kids in South County.” Foley will accept donations at her offices in Santa Ana and Dana Point, as well as drop boxes throughout District 5. The drop box locations in Dana Point include the Dana Point Women’s Club, located at 24642 San Juan Avenue, and the Orange County Sailing and Events Center at 34451

Ensenada Place. In San Clemente, there will be a donation drop box at the Aquatics Center, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, and the San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar. There will also be a donation box located at the San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, and the Boys & Girls Club of the Capistrano Valley at 1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18. For more information, reach out via email at katrina.foley@ocgov.com or by phone at 714.834.3550.

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Chambers at City Hall. This meeting will also be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210 Dana Point. danapoint.org.

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Council Initiates Process to Extend Outdoor Dining Program BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

he City of San Clemente’s outdoor dining program is anticipated to continue until July 2026, after a unanimous vote from the City Council on Nov. 7. The council voted to initiate a zoning amendment to the city’s municipal code that would extend the program until July 1, 2026, a process that involves the Planning Commission reviewing an amendment at a public hearing before being referred to the council for a final decision. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 1217 on Oct. 8 prompted the council to act; otherwise, the Temporary Parklet Dining Ordinance would have expired on Dec. 31. AB 1217 extends multiple existing provisions, including one concerning the “regulatory flexibility” that enables outdoor food and alcohol service, according to Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, the

demic’s impact on restaurants, and established design standards and a monthly licensing fee for participating businesses in Downtown San Clemente. The agenda report stated that the council must pass another zoning amendment to continue the current program past its “sunset date.” The city would also continue to collect between $5,000 and $10,000 per month from participating businesses. Economic Development Director The San Clemente City Council unanimously voted on Nov. 7 Jonathan Lightfoot also mentioned to initiate a zoning amendment that would extend the city’s that parklets will be removed starting existing outdoor dining program to 2026. in January 2024 amid a capital improvePhoto: Shawn Raymundo ments project involving work to upgrade the city’s electrical system along Avenimeasure’s primary sponsor. da Del Mar. Before the vote, Councilmember Victor “Down the line, if the council at the Cabral referenced several recent discusfuture public hearing does vote to extend sions he and Councilmember Rick Loeffler (the program), those parklets are still had with downtown businesses, during going to be impacted by that work that’s which all the businesses spoke of the coming,” he said. parklets’ importance and existence as a The project is expected to take a maxirevenue generator. mum of nine months to complete, Light“We’ve got to figure out a way to work foot added, saying that businesses along with them to make San Clemente a city Del Mar should be impacted for “weeks, at where they can do business, make money the most,” as construction moves increand service the community,” he said. mentally down the street. The original zoning amendment He also said the city won’t collect fees approved in April 2022 was a measure from businesses during the times parklets to extend the outdoor dining program, are moved. which was initiated to combat the pan-

When Cabral raised the issue of whether the city would assist businesses that need to disassemble, remove and store parklets elsewhere, Mayor Chris Duncan said the program was approved with the understanding that the CIP project was upcoming. “I want to help the businesses, too, but full disclosure: they always knew this was going to happen, they knew (the parklets needed to be taken down), and, hopefully, they made preparations for that,” Duncan continued. “I don’t know what else we can do.” Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock suggested the city more firmly enforce aesthetic standards for outdoor dining decks, as he favored a classier, “uniform” look similar to outdoor dining in Encinitas over what he called a “hodgepodge” of different-looking decks on Del Mar. Although the existing Temporary Parklet Dining Ordinance includes standards for matters such as location and materials, both Knoblock and Loeffler attested the parklets have become more “customized” over time. Lightfoot said he could create a list of recommendations concerning specific issues for the Planning Commission to address before the council hears the issue again.

John Campbell and Mayor Howard Hart called to deliver the news that he’s being inducted. “And he got, I think, about 150 responses on Facebook, saying how much he deserved it,” recalled Blake. “He was the true community in the community theater, and he would loan things to any of the organizations in town, whatever they needed,” Blake said of Scott, adding: “He’s always just really been involved in the town and helping in any way he can. People always felt comfortable asking Tom for things, because they knew they’d get help.” Campbell, along with Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Farias, comprised the city’s subcommittee tasked with reviewing the slate of nominations for the Wall of Recognition. During last week’s council meeting, Campbell called the Playhouse “an asset that’s served our community well.” “It’s something that we’re well-known in our community for, for over three decades,” Campbell noted as he recommended that Scott be included in the list of inductees. “I feel that Tom Scott is really a worthy candidate for the Wall of Recognition.” Moore has been a longtime member of the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society’s board, currently serving as its treasurer. He’s also volunteered his time working with other groups such as the Fiesta Association and the local Rotary Club. “It’s such an honor to even be considered … this one came right out of left

field somewhere,” he said on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 15.“I just never expected it. It’s very much an honor.” As Orange County Register reported in 2012, Moore donated the $2,000 needed for the Historical Society to purchase the time capsule that was filled with soon-to-be artifacts and buried in front of the O’Neill Museum in the historic Los Rios District. “I just felt it was something that was very important to do on our property, on Historical Society property,” Moore recalled of the time capsule project, adding: “I just said, fine, I’ll give the money for it so it gets done.” Asked what has motivated him to want to volunteer around town, Moore, an acoustical contractor who owns Fabric Wallcraft and the Bartley Group, said he felt some things just need to get done, and he’s willing to donate his time to help. “For me, I got married at the Mission, had our children at Mission Hospital. I said, ‘You can just bury me in San Juan,’” Moore said, adding: “It was just out of my own heart; I know that some things needed to get done, and I knew there were some things I needed to do.” “I feel majorly honored, and I can’t figure out why they did it to me,” Moore later joked about his nomination for the Wall of Recognition. “I’ve been very, very happy about it. My family is over the top excited about it, about the nomination and being accepted.”

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San Juan Council Approves List of 2023 Inductees for Wall of Recognition BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

hree new names will be added to the city’s Wall of Recognition after the City Council last week approved the list of recommended individuals who have contributed years of service to the town of San Juan Capistrano. Residents Donna Friess, Bart Moore and Tom Scott were selected by the council in a unanimous vote on Nov. 7 to be included in the Wall of Recognition that’s located within the San Juan Capistrano Community Center. The city plans to hold an unveiling ceremony at the community center in January, after the new Council Chambers is constructed. The Wall of Recognition program, which was created by the City Council, is meant “to honor those individuals whose service to the community has made the City of San Juan Capistrano a more productive and enjoyable place to live, work and visit,” according to the city. Last year’s slate of honorees included equestrian Julie Ryan Johnson, Cultural Heritage Commissioner Ann Ronan, and local volunteer Gerald “Jerry” Muir. Friess is a former college professor and local author who in 2018 published a 250Dana Point Times November 17 - 23, 2023

page book about the town’s rich equestrian history, Capistrano Trails, Ride for the Brand. In 2020, she also published another book recounting her experiences growing up in the California beach town of Venice in the 1940s called Growing Up Venice: Parallel Universes. “I am very thrilled that the City of San Juan Capistano and my neighbors would think that my efforts as a volunteer were worth recognizing,” Friess said. “So I would say that I am very grateful and happy.” For nearly a decade, Friess facilitated a grief and support group for those who have lost loved ones. She’s also volunteered as a docent for the past seven years at the Mission, where she gets to lead groups of kids on field trips. “It was very powerful as a way to give back,” Friess said of her volunteer efforts. Scott, along with his late wife, BJ Scott, founded San Juan Capistrano’s performing arts theater, the Camino Real Playhouse, more than 30 years ago. Speaking on Scott’s behalf, Beverly Blake, who’s worked with Scott for about 20 years at the Playhouse as both a volunteer and now executive producer, said he was delighted after both Councilmember Page 8

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Obstacles to an efficient migration can frustrate users and cause delays — but Cox has three key steps to laying the foundation for future success: 1. Discovery – The cloud technical teams uncover your core business objectives and what you hope to achieve. This may sound basic, but getting crystal clear on your goals and understanding the different ways to get where you want to go will determine the ease of your migration. Only once you’ve identified your needs can you choose the best cloud-based solution for your organization. 2. Technical Review – Our engineers will validate your cloud design to ensure the proposed solution can be implemented properly and will be successful in meeting your expectations. 3. Financial Analysis – Once the proposed solution is verified in a technical review, you will want to conduct an analysis of pricing for accuracy and adjustments so there are no surprises. Combined, these three steps ensure your upcoming cloud implementation is a well-organized project with a predictable timeline and outcome.

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Once the design is finalized, Cox Business takes the same care in deploying your cloud solution as we do with its design. This starts with an internal kickoff call, so our engineering and project management teams know the plan inside and out. Then we meet with your team to discuss timelines, identify where we need your help, and schedule check-ins so you’re informed every step of the way. When the implementation is done, we’re not. We take the extra step of testing for quality assurance.

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After a successful onboarding, you have ongoing support from an experienced team comprised of a Client Experience Manager, a Project Manager, and a Rapid Response Support Team. Together, they offer ongoing assessments, help align resources to your goals, and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to assess your requirements and satisfaction.

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fter more than four years of monthly columns, it is time to reintroduce my readers to “Mama G” and both her passion and expertise for health and longevity. I was raised by Italians, an immigrant daddy and a first generation momma, both of whom were teenagers during The Depression. The motto around the house was “waste not, want not,” and I would defiantly profess that “I don’t want it, so why not waste it?” While I might have fought that mentality as an adolescent, it must be in my DNA today, since, as an adult, I have a strong sense to not waste time, energy or resources. My dad had a green thumb and often provided produce that my mom used in our daily meals. I was raised eating the “Mediterranean diet,” and on my road to becoming a nutrition expert, my first education was in culinary arts, so my love of cooking, family and food was instilled at an early age. That being said, choosing food today is confusing due to the plethora of choices and its availability at our fingertips. Imagine that back in the day, one had to actually go to the store to purchase food stuff and then prepare meals at home. Today, we can have any food we desire delivered to our doorstep, any time of day or night. Add in all the self-proclaimed, noneducated “health experts” professing what, how and when to eat, along with the demonization of specific foods and food

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groups splayed all over the internet, and it’s no wonder we are more unhealthy than ever as a nation. The obesity pandemic is alive FOOD FOR THOUGHT and well. Enter Mama G, BY GINA COUSINEAU stage right. My goal is to bring the family back around the kitchen table to beautiful, wholesome food the entire family will love. My hope is that devices and distractions get put away, and conversations ensue. I also have the strong desire to help readers, advocate for your family in the grocery store, get reacquainted with your kitchen, and begin preparing enjoyable meals with, and for, your family that will give us all the opportunity to live a long, healthy, independent and joyful life. Most parents would agree with the very strong comment, “I would die for my children.” But I would then ask this even stronger question: “Then, why won’t you cook for them?” My husband and I have lived in San Clemente most of our 40 years of marriage, having the privilege of raising our four children here. Along with being a trained chef and fitness professional, I have my bachelor’s degree in dietetics and master’s degree in science in

integrative and functional nutrition. I work with individuals and families from around the country who wish to reach/ sustain an appropriate weight goal while improving their health, regardless of their medical condition. Both in-person and virtually, I coach my clients in a variety of ways, but my favorite strategy is through my cost-effective, “Cooking Your WEIGH to Health” 12-week virtual group program. Here, I combine nutrition education, cooking lessons, and daily support, to help my clients embrace a healthy eating pattern and move toward a lifestyle shift. Be sure to register at mamagslifestyle.com for our complimentary “Quickstart to Health and Weight Loss Guide and Cookbook” coming out soon. This guide provides useful templates for simple breakfasts and snacks, teaches you how to“eat on the go,” and includes two dozen nutritious and delicious recipes the entire family will love. Created in collaboration with the YMCA, we hope to inspire a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Gina Cousineau, aka Mama G, is a local nutritionist and trained chef. She provides science- and evidence-based nutrition education, along with teaching basic cooking skills to help her clients embrace a healthy eating pattern to reach weight goals and improved health. You can reach her at mamagslifestyle.com, mamag@mamagslifestyle.com or 949.842.8875 DP

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Letter to The Editor RESPONSE TO THE LEVIN LETTER JAY THOMAS, San Clemente It’s interesting that Congressman Mike Levin is bringing up “comprehensive” immigration reform, meaning giving those that broke U.S. laws, jumped Dana Point Times November 17 - 23, 2023

the line and are here illegally special rights and privileges, as if that will solve our wide-open borders. He even mentioned that the last time comprehensive legislation was passed was during the Reagan Administration. What he failed to mention was that Ronald Reagan later said that signing that legislation was his biggest mistake, because Democrats never came through with their part of the bargain, which was border security. During the last few years, the southern U.S. border has been the most

porous in history, so here is a test for Mr. Levin. Ask if he would go along with reforms that would not go into effect until five years after the last immigrant crosses the border illegally. Every time someone crosses, the clock would reset. It’s doubtful Mr. Levin and other reformers would go along with such a plan, because it would require an actual sealed border in order to go into effect. A big no to any kind of immigration reform until the border is sealed tight. Fool us twice, shame on us.

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COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S 5:30-6:45 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners can participate in this $10 Introduction to Line Dancing lesson with instructor Anne Leslie. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

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FRIDAY | NOV. 17 COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE 10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. This week, Jill Sargeant will perform. The event is free with general admission. RSVP is optional, but appreciated. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org. LIVE MUSIC AT LOST WINDS BREWING 5:30-8:30 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente brewery. The Knotty Knees will perform. Lost Winds Brewing Company, 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C, San Clemente. 949.361.5922. lostwindsbrewing.com. LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Flashback Heart Attack will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this Downtown San Clemente restaurant. Party rock group High in the 80’s will perform. BeachFire Bar & Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.366.3232. beachfire.com.

SATURDAY | NOV. 18 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, 34111 La Dana Point Times November 17 - 23, 2023

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THURSDAY | NOV. 23 : DANA POINT HARBOR THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT 7-11 a.m. Run the race before you stuff your face. The 46th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot, presented by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, will welcome nearly 10,000 participants to the Dana Point Harbor this Thanksgiving Day. Burn off those pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, Combo 10K/5K or Kids’ 1-mile Gobble Wobble. A portion of each registration will be donated to nonprofit partners. Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point. turkeytrot.com. Plaza, Dana Point.

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WHALE AND MARINE LIFE TOUR AND SAIL ON THE ‘SPIRIT OF DANA POINT’ 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Ocean Institute for a 2½-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65-foot research vessel. Professional naturalists on board will introduce attendees to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point through hands-on activities. In the afternoon, 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.The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

TREE LIGHTING CONCERT 5 p.m. The Outlets at San Clemente presents a fun way to start off the holiday season, with a family-friendly concert to coincide with the annual tradition of lighting California’s tallest live-cut Christmas tree. Nayah Damesen, FUTUREPOP, and Orange County School of the Arts Montage will perform. Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to Toys for Tots. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

CASA KIDS: JOURNEYS TO THE PAST 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate the cultural heritage of Native Americans by joining teacher Jacque Nunez for an immersive presentation about Indigenous tribes’ contributions, customs, and histories. The event will take place on the West Terrace and is free for children ages 12 and younger, members, and active-duty military personnel. General admission is $5. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org. LOVEBUGS RESCUE ADOPTION EVENT 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out adorable and adoptable dogs at the San Clemente Gym. The event will also include a silent auction, featuring items that will make for quality Christmas gifts. San Clemente Gym, 1108 N. El Camino Real, San Clem-

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. So Petty will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. LIVE MUSIC AT H. H. COTTON’S 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this Downtown San Clemente bar and restaurant. 90’s Nation Dance Party will perform. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

SUNDAY | NOV. 19 STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP: AMERICA RECYCLES DAY 9-11 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean Institute. This month’s theme is America Recycles Day. Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

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AUTHOR MEET & GREET: KATHRINE DANA SHAW 2-3 p.m. Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s oldest living relative, Kathrine Dana Shaw, 102 years old, will host a Meet & Greet promoting her new book at the O’Neill Museum before embarking on a train quest. Shaw will board the train in San Juan Capistrano at 3:35 p.m. to begin her quest to meet her estranged daughter, Chris, mentioned in her new book, Mover and Shaker: Remarkable Woman Making Her Mark In A Man’s World. Shaw’s book will be available for purchase, and select original San Juan Capistrano historic pictures will be on display for silent auction until 3 p.m., with a portion of sales supporting San Juan Historical Society. O’Neill Museum, 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

WEDNESDAY | NOV. 22 TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

THURSDAY | NOV. 23 TURKEY TROT ON THE RANCH 8-10:30 a.m. Rancho Mission Viejo’s 7th annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch features a 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler’s 1K that takes participants through the beautiful pathways and walkways of the community of Rancho Mission Viejo. All proceeds from the run will benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, the entity responsible for education and conservation of the historic land of Rancho Mission Viejo. This run will happen, rain or shine. Spectators are welcome to position themselves in different areas along the course, but they must stay off the course route to avoid interfering with the race participants. The Pavilion, 2 Tierno Road, Rancho Mission Viejo. 949.625.6500. ranchlife@rmvranchlife.com. turkeytrotontheranch.com. DP

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he Wellness & Prevention Center (WPC) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2014 by concerned community members to increase access to mental health services for local teens and families. We began supporting students and their families at San Clemente High, and have since expanded our services with San Juan Hills High, Aliso Niguel High, Marco Forster Middle, Shorecliffs Middle, and Bernice Ayer Middle. Additionally, we offer after-school support at our community clinic located in a former administration building of San Clemente High’s upper campus. The WPC’s mission has always been to help youth and families live healthy lives. Since opening our doors, we have supported more than 1,500 teens and families with mental health services and more than 10,000 youth and adults with community prevention education. Our organization has also engaged in collaborative efforts throughout Orange County aimed at lowering the stigma sur-

risks of fentanyl. Youths are at the forefront of our work at the WPC. We support two high school clubs, and a youth advisory group guides our programming. These youths are engaged in leadership skills development, evidence-based prevention strategies and developing healthy coping skills. This type of peer-to-peer prevention is highly effective and leads to improved well-being among the youth in our community. Our community clinic is where we provide mental health support and community prevention education to South Orange County families who cannot access services at their school site. As previously stated, Capistrano Unified School District graciously allows us to use a school administration building to house our excellent community-based staff. However, due to our growing staff and aspirations, we have outgrown this space. Because of our growth, we are hoping to find and furnish a second space for our team, which would most importantly increase availability for easy access to nocost mental health services and prevention education in our community. Secondly, such space would also increase collaboration and workspace for

rounding the diseases of mental health and substance-use disorders while advocating for greater access to supportive WELLNESS & services. PREVENTION As an organizaBY SUSAN PARMELEE tion, we have continually adapted and built strategies to respond to the needs of the young people in our community. If we are ever unable to meet a need, we collaborate with other local community resources or seek additional funding to help us meet this need. An example of a community need where we require additional support and more collaborative efforts is suicide prevention, especially among youth and teens. Today, the WPC is proud to have both state and federal funding for suicide prevention efforts, as well as partnerships with several individuals and organizations to educate youth and teens on the

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our staff, and overall create a healthier work environment. To help us establish a second location for our team and the families that we serve and tap into the generosity of the season, our talented staff has implemented a “Giving November” campaign that aims to raise $50,000 to apply to rent, furnishings and decor. Aside from monetary donations, we welcome gently used office furniture donations from any businesses that might be remodeling. The entire WPC staff is thankful for our partnerships, donors, staff and volunteers who help us serve our community. We are continually seeking funding to support our services and the community. Please consider contributing to our Giving November campaign to make a second office space a reality. Susan Parmelee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and executive director of the Wellness & Prevention Center: wpc-oc.org. She can be reached at susan@wpc-oc.org. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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Members of the Dana Point community gather with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 (VFW) and its Ladies Auxiliary at Strands Vista Park on Saturday, Nov. 11, to recognize all veterans for their service to the nation. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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athering for the 29th annual VFW Post 9934 (VFW) Veterans Day Ceremony, a group of residents, the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary recognized veterans for their service to the nation and their local communities at Strands Vista Park on Saturday, Nov. 11. During the ceremony, VFW Post 9934 Auxiliary President Lisa Mers read the names of armed forces members who have died since last year’s Veterans Day ceremony, as Vietnam veteran Bill Cordova rang out a memorial bell. Members of the auxiliary also unveiled new memorial tablets at the Park. Mers explained that the three tablets installed at the Dana Point Veterans Memorial are inscribed with the names of departed servicemembers from the Dana Point area and the names of Post 9934 members who have passed. “Veterans Day is a particular time to specifically recognize the service of those who are still with us, as compared to Memorial Day, which is a sacred holiday dedicated to our deceased comrades,” Mers said. “That being said, we also at all times observe one of the most important articles of our charter, which is to perpetuate the memory of our departed.” The event featured welcoming remarks honoring servicemembers from Mayor Mike Frost, VFW Post 9934 Commander Ricardo Jauregui, and State Sen. Janet Nguyen’s Legislative Assistant, Max Wernher. VFW Post 9934 Junior Vice Commander Carlos Garcia, the keynote speaker, reminded attendees about the importance of being a leader and finding one’s passion, especially as veterans. “I want to make an earnest call to our veteran community to find your passion,

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not just here in our local community but in our Southern California family and across the nation,” Garcia said. “Find something, find a passion; every veteran out here, you’re responsible, and we are responsible, for the future of our country.” “We are leaders,” Garcia continued. “We were taught to be. We are go-getters. We are those individuals that have a firm belief in our country. We know what it is to serve, so we need to go out there and be the examples.” Garcia noted that making a difference in one’s local community could be as small as picking up trash. “Let’s go into our communities,” Garcia said.“Let’s work with each other. Let’s find common ground with everybody that’s out there. We as veterans, U.S. veterans, were taught to do that.” The event concluded with a flyover from Camp Pendleton aircraft. Flying over the Veterans Day event were Camp Pendleton Marine Light Attack Helicopter UH-1Y Venom and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing AH-1Z Viper. The crafts were piloted by Capt. Alexander “SARS” Lee from Windsor, California; Col. Jeremie “Hank” Hester from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; Maj. John “Odie” McArthur from McArthur, California; Capt. Landon Nagao from El Dorado Hills, California; Sgt. Dane “Duckling” Robison from Weaverville, California; and Sgt. Seth “Soapbox” Yarbro from Moses Lake, Washington. Also on board was retired Maj. Billy Hall. At the close of the event, Rebecca Fischer, with the Dana Point Police Services, performed “Taps” on the bagpipes, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 Honor Guard gave a rifle salute. danapointtimes.com

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS Dana Hills girls cross country seniors Cooper Murphy (left) and Quinci Lott (right) paced the reigning CIF-SS champions at the CIF-SS preliminaries on Friday, Nov. 10, at Mt. San Antonio College. The Dolphins run for backto-back Division 3 titles on Saturday, Nov. 18. Photo: Courtesy of Jimmy Su Photography

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CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS SET TO DEFEND CIF-SS TITLES With a dominant run by the Dana Hills boys and a comfortable performance by the Dolphins girls, both Dana Hills cross country teams easily qualified in the CIF-SS preliminaries last Friday, Nov. 10, at Mt. San Antonio College and are set to defend their Division 3 championships in the finals on Saturday, Nov. 18. The CIF-SS Finals will also be held at Mt. San Antonio College, but the threat of rain could wash out the traditional dirt hills and switchbacks that have made the Mt. SAC course famous. CIFSS has already released adjusted start times and a backup course layout that will be run on asphalt and the track at Hilmer Lodge Stadium. Dana Hills’ girls will run at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, and the Dolphins boys will start at 11:05 a.m. The top seven teams in each division qualify for the CIF State Championships, which will be run on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Woodward Park in Fresno. In the preliminaries, the Dana Hills boys ran in a tight pack at the front of their Division 3 heat to qualify nearly without breaking a sweat. The Dolphins took four of the top five positions, with their fifth scoring runner coming in eighth, to post a team score of 18, a full 61 points ahead of second-place Oak Park. Dana Hills’ top three of reigning CIF-SS and State champion junior Evan Noonan, senior University of New Mexico signee Jayden Hernandez and senior Garrett Woodruff crossed the finish line together to lead the way. Woodruff was officially credited with the win at 15:38.6, with Hernandez taking second at 15:39.0 and Noonan placing third at 15:39.1. They finished eight seconds ahead of the fourthplace runner. Senior Logan Harris came in fifth with a time of 15:51.3, and sophomore Oliver Hunter rounded out the boys scoring in eighth at 15:59.1. Noonan, Woodruff, Harris and Hunter were all part of the scoring five at last season’s CIF-SS Division 3 Dana Point Times November 17 - 23, 2023

Finals for Dana Hills, as the Dolphins clinched the championship with 89 team points. Hernandez transferred to Dana Hills from Godinez of Santa Ana this season. Santa Margarita, ranked No. 2 in CIFSS Division 3, won its heat, as did No. 3 West Ranch. On the girls side, Dana Hills also ran with a tight top three to win its heat and qualify with ease to the CIF-SS Finals. Seniors Cooper Murphy and Quinci Lott, along with freshman Marlo Leigh Harris finished seventh, eighth and ninth, respectively, to pave the way for the Dolphins last Friday. Murphy and Lott finished together, both clocking a time of 19:33.3. Harris finished five seconds later at 19:38.9. Senior Tessa Anderson was the fourth Dolphin across in 18th place with a time of 20:16.3, and senior Paige Scheer rounded out the scoring five in 36th place at 21:22.5. Despite being without their top runner, junior Annie Ivarsso, since the Orange County Championships, Dana Hills has maintained its No. 1 ranking in Division 3 entering the CIF-SS postseason. Murphy and Scheer are the only qualifying Dana Hills runners who scored points at the CIF-SS Finals last season for the reigning Division 3 champions. Lott and Anderson both competed in the Division 3 Finals last season, but were the Dolphins’ sixth and seventh runners. West Torrance, ranked No. 2 in CIF-SS Division 3, also won its heat, and No. 4 Santa Margarita won the third heat. No. 3 Yorba Linda finished third in Santa Margarita’s heat.

Dana Hills boys cross country runners senior Jayden Hernandez (right) and reigning CIF-SS and state champion Evan Noonan (center) help lead the Dolphins pack at the CIF-SS preliminaries on Friday, Nov. 10, at Mt. San Antonio College. The Dolphins defend their Division 3 title this Saturday, Nov. 18. Photo: Courtesy of Jimmy Su Photography

WINTER SPORTS TIP OFF The CIF-SS calendar opened up business for winter sports on Monday, Nov. 13, and every Dana Hills team that opened up its schedule did so with a victory this week. Dana Hills boys basketball tipped off its season in the Santa Ana Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The Dolphins opened with an emphatic win over California of Whittier, 85-58. Junior sharpshooter Collin Haugh led the Dolphins with 25 points, senior Logan Scodeller netted 22 points, and senior Niki Grguric scored 18 points. The Dolphins continued in the Santa Ana Classic on Thursday, Nov. 16, against Diamond Bar, but results were not available at press time. Dana Hills girls basketball opened its season with a dominant smackdown at home on Tuesday, as the Dolphins clobbered Edison, 71-11. Freshmen Kay-

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la Rice and Regan Akason combined for 33 points, and junior Brooklyn Akason scored 11 points. The Dolphins will play at Segerstrom on Saturday, Nov. 18. Dana Hills girls soccer kicked off with a 4-2 win at home over Sage Hill on Tuesday. The Dolphins don’t have another scheduled game until Nov. 28 at Fountain Valley. Dana Hills girls water polo opened its season on Thursday at Woodbridge, but results were not available at press time. The Dolphins won’t be back in the pool until Nov. 28 at home against Sunny Hills. Dana Hills’ other winter sports won’t get started until after the Thanksgiving holiday. Dana Hills wrestling is scheduled for boys and girls dual meets against San Juan Hills at home on Nov. 28, and Dolphins boys soccer opens at Aliso Niguel on Nov. 29. Look for the Dana Point Times’ Winter Sports Showcase issue on Dec. 8. DP danapointtimes.com

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL STEWART, aka MICHAEL PATRICK STEWART Case Number: 30-2023-01357152-PR-PW-CMC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of MICHAEL STEWART, aka MICHAEL PATRICK STEWART A Petition for Probate has been filed by AMY STEWART in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE . The Petition for Probate requests that AMY STEWART be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, to be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (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 in this court as follows: a. Date: Jan 10, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: CM5 b. Address of Court: Costa Mesa Justice Complex, 3390 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 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. 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 (Form 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: James Nguyen, ESQ, Barth Calderon, LLP, 333 City Boulevard West, Ste 2050, Orange, CA 92868 PH: (714) 704-4828 Published in: Dana Point Times , November 3, 10, 17, 2023

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T.S. No.: 22-6637 Loan No.: *******461 APN: 682292-20 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/22/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHAEL R MONTRIEF A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 9/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000640263 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, Date of Sale: 12/11/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com room, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, California 92868 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,667,328.04 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 34031 SILVER LANTERN STREET DANA POINT California 92629 A.P.N.: 682-292-20 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the

sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6637. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6637 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 11/1/2023 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0442891 To: DANA POINT TIMES 11/17/2023, 11/24/2023, 12/01/2023 CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR ANNUAL ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT FY 2022/2023 (PHASE 1) 1. ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dana Point, as AGENCY, invites sealed bids for the above-stated project and will receive such bids in the offices of the City Clerk, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629, up to the hour of 2:30 PM on DECEMBER 19, 2023 , at which time they will be publicly opened. Bidders who submit after 2:30 PM on DECEMBER 19, 2023, will be automatically disqualified, and the bid will be returned unopened. In addition, bidders who are not on the official plan holder’s list will be deemed non-responsive and the bid will be returned unopened 2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The general category/type of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: a. Street Improvements, including reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing hardscape improvements, new curb and gutter, and other various work items; b. Asphalt grinding and pavement overlay with fiber reinforced asphalt concrete of various streets, as outlined on the Contract Plans; and, c. Storm drain improvements. More specific work items included within the general category/type of work listed above include, but are not limited to: mobilization/demobilization;

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traffic control; community outreach; pavement removal; subgrade repairs; asphalt pavement repairs; cold-milling existing asphalt; asphalt overlay construction; removal and reconstruction of PCC driveways, sidewalk, cross gutters, local depressions, curb and gutter; removal and reconstruction of pedestrian ramps to meet current disabled access standards; construction of catch basins and curb drains; storm drain improvements; adjustments of existing utility appurtenances to new grade; removal and re-establishment of existing decorative hardscape improvements; street lighting and electrical; landscaping and irrigation; signing and striping; implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) for storm water pollution prevention during all construction activities; and other general improvements as outlined in the Contract Plans and Specifications for the above-stated project. 3. BID DOCUMENTS: Copies of the Contract Plans and Specifications are available from the City of Dana Point Public Works Department, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Suite 212, Dana Point, California 92629, upon payment of a $150 nonrefundable fee and must be picked up from the City. Bidders must purchase a set of Contract Documents to be placed on the City’s official plan holders list to bid on this Project. Per State Law, the AGENCY has made electronic copies of the Contract Documents available to CONTRACTORS. In order to bid on the Project, however, the AGENCY requires every BIDDER to purchase a hard copy set of Contract Documents and to be added to the official plan holder’s list. Bidders who have not purchased a hard copy set of the Contract Documents may not bid on this project. Bidders who are not on the official plan holder’s list will be deemed non-responsive and the bid will be returned unopened. 4. COMPLETION OF WORK: The CONTRACTOR shall complete the work within Ninety (90) working days from the Notice to Proceed. Work performed beyond the allowable working days will be subject to service fees and liquidated damages per Sections 6-7.2 and 6-9 of the Project Specifications, respectively. CONTRACTORS are required to provide written documentation, as part of their bid, if this schedule cannot be met. The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any and all bids on this basis. 5. BIDDING PROCEDURES: Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with Section B: “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS” of the Project Specifications and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside. 6. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: The bid must be accompanied by certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond, made payable to the AGENCY, or cash deposit, for an amount no less than 10 percent of the total amount bid. 7. STATE OF CALIFORNIA LABOR CODES: Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State of California Labor Code. Pursuant to Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1(a) of the Labor Code, a Contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Failure to register as required by the Labor Code danapointtimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM may be grounds for disqualification. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the CONTRACTOR or any such subcontractor under him. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap will also be required. 8. WAGE RATES: This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, for the county or counties in which the work is to be done, which are available from the following website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/ These State general prevailing wage rates are not included in the Proposal and Contract Documents for this Project. Updates, if any, to the State general prevailing wage rates are available from the website noted above. Contractors are required to meet provisions of California Senate Bill 854 for the payment of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) established prevailing wages. This applies to all public projects as defined in California Code 22002 for contracts exceeding $1,000.00. Contractors shall register with the DIR in accordance with California Labor Code section 1771.1(a) and 1725.5, and will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, subject to section 1771.4. Contractors must submit certified payrolls electronically to DIR. By bidding this Project, Contractor is indicating that they have registered with DIR and have submitted the required PWC-100 Information Form online at www.dir.ca.gov. The City may deem bidders non-responsive if this requirement has not been met. 9. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE: All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code for the type of work to be completed and shall possess the appropriate State Contractor’s License Class A (General Engineering Contractor) at the time of the bid submittal through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code § 10164). Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid as non-responsive. 10. CONTRACTOR’S REFERENCES: The CONTRACTOR shall produce references and experience that show, to the satisfaction of the AGENCY, that the CONTRACTOR bidding the project has adequate working knowledge of street improvements/reconstruction work, asphalt resurfacing, and storm drain construction as the PRIME CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR must have completed, and shall produce as part of its bid, references of five similar Projects as the PRIME CONTRACTOR to the satisfaction of the AGENCY. All noted information shall be provided in the locations designated in the bid documents. If these requirements are not met, the AGENCY reserves the right to determine any and all bidders non-responsive and reject any and all bids on this basis. These requirements are due to the critical naDana Point Times November 17 - 23, 2023

ture of the work and the need for the AGENCY to ensure adequate experience is provided to complete the project. 11. SELF PERFORMANCE: In accordance with Section 2-3.2 of the Project Specifications, CONTRACTOR shall perform or provide, with its own organization, contract labor, materials, and equipment amounting to at least 50-percent of the Contract Price. CONTRACTOR’S attention is directed to Section 2-3.2 of the Project Specifications for additional requirements pertaining to “Specialty Items”. The City may deem bidders non-responsive if this requirement has not been met. 12. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a period of 90 days.

NOES: None FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236675953 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAX PROS PLUS 439 N EL CAMINO REAL #B SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): THE MUNIFICENT COMPANY 439 N EL CAMINO REAL #B SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 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 THE MUNIFICENT COMPANY/s/JOSEPH J WENRICH II, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 11/03/2023. Published in: Dana Point Times, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

13. PROGRESS PAYMENTS: The AGENCY will deduct a 5-percent retention from all progress payments as specified in Section 9-3.2 of the Project Specifications. The CONTRACTOR may substitute an escrow holder surety of equal value to the retention. The CONTRACTOR shall be beneficial owner of the surety and shall receive any interest thereon. 14. QUESTIONS/REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION: All questions shall be directed to Mr. Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, in writing via email at msinacori@danapoint.org no later than December 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM . The AGENCY hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of Contract. In entering into a Public Works Contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a Public Works Contract, the CONTRACTOR, or subcontractor, offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Public Works Contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the CONTRACTOR, without further acknowledgement by the parties. AWARD OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE BASED ON THE TOTAL OF ALL BID SCHEDULES. IF THE AGENCY DELETES ANY BID ITEM OR BID SCHEDULE AT THE TIME OF AWARD, IT SHALL NOT IMPACT THE BID REVIEW OR RESULTS. BY ORDER OF the City of Dana Point, California. Shayna Sharke, City Clerk Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236676430 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GYO DESIGN STUDIO 34 VIA FLORENCIA MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692 Full Name of Registrant(s): OLGA LUCIA VALENCIA 34 VIA FLORENCIA MISSION VIEJO, CA 92672 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 7/27/2023 /s/OLGA LUCA VALENCIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 11/09/2023. Published in: Dana Point Times, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

ABSENT: None SHAYNA SHARKE CITY CLERK

LEGAL NOTICES Place your notice today!

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 7, 2023, the City Council of the City of Dana Point adopted Ordinance 23-07 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 1 PERTAINING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND TITLE 2 PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL OF THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE The adopted Ordinance amends Title 1 of the Dana Point Municipal Code, pertaining to General Provisions, and Title 2, pertaining to Administration and Personnel, in their entirety. The adopted Ordinance is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California. This adopted Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October 2023, and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of November 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Gabbard, Council Member Pagano, Council Member Villar, Mayor Pro Tem Federico, and Mayor Frost

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SAN CLEMENTE TOPS DANA POINT AT U.S. BOARD RIDERS CLUBS CONTEST Looking to defend its national title, San Clemente came out swinging at the 2023/24 season opener BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

he 2023/24 U.S. Board Riders season is officially underway, and there is a lot to be excited about. The first event went off on a beautiful, bluebird day at San Onofre State Park, as the defending national champion San Clemente Board Riders held off local rival Dana Point Surf Club, along with clubs from Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, to take the win. A full generational effort, San Clemente’s squad was stacked with talent, from the 14-and-Unders all the way through the 50-and-Overs. Making the most of the playful 3-foot, right-handers, San Clemente took the win with a commanding 237 points, while the race for second was neck and neck. In the end, Dana Point, led by event MVP Marlo Harris, eked out the runner-up finish with 180 points to Newport’s 178 points. Laguna rounded out the results in fourth place. Leading the charge for San Clemente was Nate Yeomans, who crushed his heat in the 40-49 division with a single wave score of 9.9—which was used as his “double whammy” wave, bringing the total up to 19.8. The effort was enough to reward Yeomans, a former Championship Tour surfer and one of the most successful surfboard reps in the business today, with much-deserved team MVP honors. Meanwhile, San Clemente’s potent 20-29 division posted the highest heat total of the event, locking in a 37-point combined total. But the other clubs showed up ready to compete, especially the crew from Dana Point. With their focus on community and camaraderie, they weren’t messing around when it was time to pull on the jerseys. As mentioned, Harris, a regular in the Grom of the Week column, was named event MVP thanks to her inspired performance. Posting an 8.67 single-wave score (17.34 when doubled), she was the highest-scoring woman in the entire event. All told, the event saw more than 330 waves ridden and scored during this

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first event of the season, but there’s a lot more to come. What started as a few small, start-up clubs in Orange County competing against one another, the U.S. Board Riders continues to grow and proliferate around America, with 50 clubs and seven chapters around the country. The movement on the East Coast has gained considerable traction, as chapters and clubs are forming from Florida to New Jersey. With their rich surf heritage and culture, the East Coast clubs are going to be a force to be reckoned with as they get their feet under them. And across the Pacific, the Hawaii Board Riders are also picking up steam. Former Championship Tour star Sebastian “Seabass” Zietz and his wife, Krisy, first launched a club on Kauai. Just last week, they announced two new clubs on Oahu to represent the North and South Shores of the island, which they’ve aptly named Town and Country. Maui and the Big Island are also expected to field clubs in the not-too-distant future. For the next six months, clubs

GROM OF THE WEEK

WSA UNDER 7 FINALISTS BY JAKE HOWARD

It was big smiles and epic vibes at the WSA contest in Oceanside at the end of October, and once again, the Under 7 Mini Grom division has captured our hearts. We zoomed in on these kids at the start of the season, and we’re back with an update, because they’re awesome. San Clemente surfers earned three spots in the final, with Curren Lester and Ocean Hennings finishing first and second, respectively. Landing in third was Dana Point’s own Hayes DeWeese, followed by Oceanside’s Uriah McDonald and Pax Depesa in fourth and fifth. San Clemente’s Maceo Lizzi rounded out

The national champion San Clemente Board Riders picked up right where they left off last year, taking the win in the first event of the 2023/24 U.S. Board Riders season. Photo: Courtesy of Brent Flaaten/USBRC

around the country will battle it out in local, regional events and vie for the opportunity to compete at the U.S. Board Riders National Championships, which will take place at Lower Trestles next May. The next event of the season on the West Coast comes to the North Central division and will take place on Dec. 2 at the Huntington Beach Pier. San Clemente and Dana Point will compete next February, when Newport Beach hosts the next event of the South Central division. Dana Point will host another event at Salt Creek at the end of April. 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: 61-63 Degrees F Water Visibility: San Clemente: 4-6’ Catalina: 15-20’ Outlook: Surf size holds for Friday morning, then slowly dips during the day as the old swell eases. Modest scale new WSW swell joins in by the weekend, with mainly thigh to waist high waves for Saturday and Sunday. Light+ southerly winds for most of Friday and Saturday. Light westerly winds early Sunday morning, rise to moderate levels for the afternoon.

the podium in sixth place. Super stoked, these groms are not only getting a taste for competitive surfing as they battle back and forth for heat wins and trophies, they’re also building a brilliant foundation for the future of local surfing. Events like this are where it starts. Fundamentals and surf skills are learned. A passion for fun under the sun and in the ocean is shared. And more than The podium of groms in the Under 7 Mini Grom division of the WSA. anything, lifelong friendPhoto: Courtesy of @chrisgrantsurfphoto / WSA ships are made. Congrats to Curren on the If you have a candidate for Grom of the win, as well as all the competitors who Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. pulled on the jersey, paddled out and got after it. You rule, and you’re keeping us all stoked and inspired. DP

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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! I do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently I represent 5 organizations which offer 36 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1 800 MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

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