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INSIDE: Guide to the 22nd Annual Doheny Blues Festival SPECIAL SECTION VOLUME 12, ISSUE 19

Blues is Back

Doheny Blues Festival returns to Dana Point for its 22nd year G E T T I N G O U T/ PAG E 1 0

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The Doheny Blues Festival will be held at Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point featuring headliners such as North Mississippi Allstars, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals and Jonny Lang. Photo: File

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Brough. Brough has proposed Assembly Bill 1273, which aims to strip local control from the TCA. WHAT’S NEXT: TCA’s next San Joaquin Hills and Foothill/Eastern board of directors meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 13. Meetings can be live-streamed at the tollroads.com. For an updated version of this article, visit danapointtimes.com.—CH

Five things Dana Point should know this week Council Moves Forward with OCSD Contract with Increased Costs THE LATEST: Dana Point City Council voted to move forward with a contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for Fiscal Year 2019.

The recommended action on the city council agenda was to authorize the city manager to execute the agreement, as well as execute in an amount not to exceed the related council-approved budget.

The city’s cost of contracting police services from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department climbed by nearly 10.16% within the first three years of a five-year agreement, according to a study released March 11 by Matrix Consulting Group.

San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente and 10 other cities contract police services with OCSD and are currently operating under a five-year service contract with the department. Back in 2017, the cities jointly agreed to contract Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a study of the service agreements.

Councilmember Debra Lewis made a substitute motion to not sign the contract (which expires June 30) until all numbers were available on personnel figures for the OCSD budget. That motion was voted down.

“You’re casting this as if anyone questioning the contract is somehow questioning the police . . .” Lewis said to her fellow councilmembers. “That’s not the issue; the police do a great job. The issue is sustainability.”

Lewis’s motion failed, 3-2, with Mayor Joe Muller and Councilmembers Jamey Federico and Richard Viczorek voting against it.

“If anyone thinks that we’re going to come up with a viable alternative to our police services in the next two months, I don’t even know how to address that,” Muller said. “This is our biggest expense in the city. . . . It doesn’t change that (OCSD) is going to be our police service provider next year.”

The report notes that OCSD’s costs for services has increased across all 13 cities, which have experienced an average increase of about 6% annually since Fiscal Year 2016 – the start of the five-year contract.

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KROQ’s Weenie Roast & Luau Coming to Dana Point Holtec avoided a $36,250 civil penalty by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) due to the company taking corrective action, according to a letter from the NRC to Holtec. Photo: File

sors and the OCSD labor unions,” the City of San Juan Capistrano said in a statement.

Broken down on a per capita basis, the report notes that the average cost per person in the 13 cities OCSD contracts with was about $215.

Compared to the rest of the county, the average cost per resident in non-contracted cities was about $395, according to the study.

WHAT’S NEXT: Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers, 33283 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.—Lillian Boyd and Shawn Raymundo

SONGS Canister Manufacturers Will Not Be Fined for Shim Incident THE LATEST: Holtec International, the company that makes canisters for the containment of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), recently avoided a $36,250 civil penalty by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

In an April 29 letter to Holtec, the NRC said it determined the penalty was not warranted because the company took prompt corrective actions and no further aggravated actions took place.

Some of those actions included elimination of the shim pin design, a “lessons learned assessment” to evaluate canister design changes, revised engineering protocols and training shop personnel on issues involving the shims.

Shims are air portals that help keep the radioactive waste cool, while helium gas is pumped in to augment the cooling process.

Southern California Edison officials were surprised last year when a pin in one canister broke off and was heard rattling around inside. Other shim pins were found to be damaged in additional canisters.

As part of an investigation into the matter, the NRC found Holtec responsible for two violations regarding its redesign of four spent nuclear fuel canisters at SONGS. According to the violation report, Holtec had changed the design of the canisters without NRC approval by inserting steel pins into the bottom, where shims keep the basket for fuel assemblies centered. The original design did not include the pins, but Holtec added them to improve circulation of helium that cool the canisters.

Holtec conducted an analysis to assess consequences of the failure of multiple pins within a canister. According to NRC’s letter, it was determined that the fuel loaded in the canisters wasn’t hot enough to cause problems if pins had broken off.

However, if the fuel was hotter, broken pins “could have compromised the heat characteristics” of the canisters, resulting in increased temperatures beyond the allowable limit and potential damage to the fuel cladding, the NRC stated.—Cari Hachmann

TCA Board of Directors to meet May 9 in Irvine

THE LATEST: The Transportation Corridor Agency held a joint meeting of the boards of directors on Thursday, May 9 at the TCA Offices board room in Irvine. Fred Minagar, chair of the board of directors of the San Joaquin Hills TCA and Christina Shea, chair of the board of directors for the Foothill/Eastern TCA, led the meeting.

One item on the agenda included an authorization request to extend both agencies’ contracts with the California Highway Patrol through June 30, 2020. The reason given was that CHP’s toll enforcement patrol services help to reduce violations related to vehicles with improperly mounted license plates, which result in loss of revenue.

Staff was scheduled present a draft response with regard to Assemblyman Bill

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THE LATEST: A new music festival is coming to Dana Point next month. KROQ’s Weenie Roast & Luau will feature headliners including The Lumineers, 311, Silversun, The Revivalists and more.

The annual event was held at StubHub Center in Carson after being held at Irvine Meadows in 2016. Weenie Roast & Luau will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Doheny State Beach—the same location for Ohana Fest and Sabroso Taco, Craft Beer & Music Festival.

WHAT’S NEXT: Tickets are now on sale at frontgatetickets.com. All proceeds will benefit Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, Heal the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation.—LB

Coffee Chat Will Welcome Leaders in Whale Watching to Discuss New Trademark THE LATEST: Donna Kalez (of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching) and Gisele Anderson (of Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari) have teamed up to brand and trademark Dana Point as the “Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World.” On Friday, May 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Kalez and Anderson will give a presentation at Dana Point Civic Association’s Coffee Chat, addressing how they believe Dana Point’s unique features set itself apart.

The stretch of Dana Point coastline sees five species of whales year-round. It is also home to more than 450,000 common, bottlenose, Risso’s and Pacific white-sided dolphins.

Kalez and Anderson have successfully trademarked the phrase of distinction.

They have also come together to start the “Dana Point Whale Watching Company,” which they believe will leverage their marketing starting immediately.

Coffee will be complimentary, courtesy of Coffee Importers. All are welcome to attend. Coffee Importers is located at 34531 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.—LB danapointtimes.com

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Senate Approves Two of Sen. Bates’ Bills The California State Senate approved SB 679, a bill introduced by Senator Patricia Bates that would streamline the process for licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCCs), marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), and clinical social workers (LCSWs) in other states to become licensed in California.

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences has faced an increase in demand for portable licenses across state lines over the past decade. According to a press release issued by Bates’ office, the demand is due to two factors: licensees from other states moving to California; and an increased technical capability and desire to practice therapy via telehealth with clients in California.

“There is no reason why the state should continue to make it difficult for new Californians to practice their chosen profession in our communities,” said Bates, a Republican who represents the 36th District, encompassing parts of Orange and San Diego counties.

SB 679 provides a pathway for LPCCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs with a qualifying degree who have held an active, unrestricted license for at least two years in another state, to become licensed in California if they complete continuing education coursework specific to the psychotherapy environment in California (approximately 40 hours of California-specific coursework is required) and then pass a California law and ethics exam.

Individuals applying for licensure from other states who do not already hold a license or who have held a license for less than two years must continue to meet the Board’s full education, experience, and examination requirements.

The State Senate also approved Bates’ SB 141, which requires all inmates convicted of a sexually violent offense to be administered a comprehensive risk assessment before their parole hearing.

SB 141 requires the California Board of Parole Hearings to consider the results of a “comprehensive validated risk assessment for sex offenders” for inmates that have a prior conviction for a sexually violent offense before their parole hearing. The assessment tests for an inmate’s likelihood to engage in sexually violent behavior. Bates partnered with San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan’s office to author the bill.

Current law requires the screening of inmates sentenced to a determinate term for their potential to engage in a sexually violent offense before they are released on parole, but not those sentenced to an indeterminate term. Both SB 679 and SB 141 now head to the Assembly for consideration.

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SATURDAY, MAY 11

FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each Saturday, California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market. Craft vendors are available the first Saturday of the month. La Plaza Park, Pacific Coast Highway near the Clock Tower.

Caltrans District 12 in Orange County held its annual Workers Memorial Ceremony to pay tribute to employees who have lost their lives building, maintaining and operating California’s transportation system.

Photo: Courtesy of Caltrans District 12 of Orange County

Rep. Levin requests audit of TCA U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) sent a letter to California State Controller Betty Yee to request that her office audit the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) finances, according to a press release from Levin’s office.

The audit is in response to a story the Los Angeles Times published on March 11 concerning the TCA board’s alleged mismanagement of public funds while working to advance the toll road extension project.

“It is critical that the State of California investigate these allegations given TCA’s status as a state-authorized joint powers authority and recipient of funds under the State Transportation Improvement Program and State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP),” wrote Rep. Levin.

Levin has voiced strong opposition to any proposed toll road extension through South Orange County communities. Last month, Representatives Levin and Harley Rouda (DCA) wrote to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) expressing strong opposition to the TCA’s proposal to extend its toll road network in South Orange County.

Potential Public Exposures to Measles Cases The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed the second case of measles in 2019—an infant under the age of 1 who is too young to have been vaccinated and is now hospitalized. The infant was seen at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) emergency department while infectious during various hours from April 28-29 and May 1-2. The HCA is working with the facility to contact people who may have been exposed. Those at increased risk of infection are infants, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.

Dr. Nichole Quick, interim county health officer, said health officials expect

to see more cases in Orange County, and she encourages people to get the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

“Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes fever, rash, cough and red, watery eyes.

It spreads very easily by air and by direct contact with an infected person, and is contagious from approximately four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appears,” Quick said.

For questions related to measles or information on potential exposure to these cases, visit ochealthinfo.com/measles or cdc.gov/measles or call the HCA Health Referral Line at 1.800.564.8448.

Orange County Honors Fallen Caltrans Workers at Memorial Ceremony

Caltrans District 12 in Orange County held its annual Workers Memorial Ceremony on May 8 at the Batavia Maintenance Station in the city of Orange.

The event paid tribute to employees who have lost their lives building, maintaining and operating California’s transportation system. Nearly 200 Caltrans workers have died on the job since 1921.

“We mourn all of these losses and honor their service,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman. Berman spoke at the ceremony, as did other officials from Caltrans and California Highway Patrol.

The ceremony featured seven safety cones to honor each of District 12’s employees who died on duty. Four of those employees were killed in a workplace shooting at the Batavia Maintenance Station in 1997. The other three employees were killed by errant drivers more than three decades ago.

To make work zones safer, Caltrans is rolling out three new safety initiatives.

They include reducing work-zone speeds, allowing more space between workers and traffic, and expanding work windows to give work crews more flexibility to work safely and get projects done faster.

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WHALE WALK & TALK 9 a.m. Join a naturalist-led presentation on whales, other cetaceans and marine mammals that can frequently be seen from the Dana Point Headlands. A walk along the Dana Point Preserve will focus on what types of marine mammals we see, where and when to look for them and how to responsibly view marine wildlife. The Whale Walk & Talk begins at the Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point.

The walk is approximately two hours long, covering up to one mile. Please RSVP to DPNaturalResources@danapoint.org or call 949.248.3527.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

DANA POINT PLANNING COMMISSION 6 p.m. Dana Point Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in City Hall’s Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday.

Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adults or minors) poor choices. San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. bilysc.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB 7 a.m. Every Wednesday, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes people interested in making a difference in the local community and changing the world at their weekly meeting. Doors open and breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. monarchbeachsunriserotary.org.

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS SAN CLEMENTE

San Clemente Mayor Dies While on Vacation San Clemente Mayor Steven Swartz died Wednesday morning, May 8, while on vacation with his wife in Palm Springs, Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane confirmed with the San Clemente Times.

The cause and circumstances of his death are not known at this time. Bane said he was not aware of any health issues Swartz may have had.

The news comes after San Clemente’s city council meeting Tuesday evening, May 7, was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. However, Bane said Swartz’s absence from the meeting

had nothing to with the mayor’s death.

“He was gone from the council meeting on a pre-planned, long-planned family vacation,” Bane said. “Steve was a longtime public servant in San Clemente. He donated a lot of his time to the city and had a very successful construction bond business. He’s going to be missed for sure. Everybody is just kind of in shock right now.”

Swartz was selected mayor of San Clemente on Dec. 4, 2018, winning by a 4-1 vote.

Born and raised in Southern California, he graduated from Carson High School, played football for El Camino College and enlisted in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, the city’s website said. With more than 45 years of experience in the financial and banking industry, Swartz had been a business owner in San Clemente since 1989.

He had lived in Forster Ranch since 1993 with his wife, Nicki, and son, Kyle.—Cari Hachmann SAN CLEMENTE

San Clemente Mayor Steven Swartz passed away on Wednesday, May 8 while on vacation with his wife in Palm Springs. Photo: File

DA Charges San Clemente Dr. Accused of Murdering His Wife in 2016 The San Clemente doctor who was arrested in April in connection with the death of his wife in 2016 has been formally charged with one count of murder.

Dr. Eric Scott Sills, 54, of San Clemente, was arrested on Thursday, April 25 by homicide investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), according to a report from the Orange County District

Attorney’s Office.

Deputies had been called to the home on the 10 block of Via Cancion in San Clemente in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2016. At the time, the DA reported Sills told deputies that he woke up to find his wife, Susann Sills, 45, “deceased at the bottom of the stairs after an apparent fall.”

Because of the unknown cause of death, the OCSD Homicide unit investigated the scene.

“In November 2017, after an extensive investigation including an autopsy, the OCSD Coroner division determined that the death was a homicide,” the report stated. “Since that time, OCSD Homicide investigators in conjunction with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office have continued to investigate the death of Susann Sills. In April 2019, as information continued to develop, an arrest warrant was issued for Dr. Eric Scott Sills.”

According to the report, Sills was going to work when he was arrested on April 25, 2019 on suspicion of murder and booked into the Orange County Jail. He posted a $1 million bond on April 29. Sills is listed as a medical director at the Center for Advanced Genetics, an in vitro fertilization program in Carlsbad.

According to the center’s website, Sills received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt and holds a Ph.D. from London’s University of Westminster. He was awarded the MD degree from University of

Dr. Eric Scott Sills, 54, of San Clemente has been charged with murder more than two years after his wife fell to her death. Photo: Courtesy of the Orange County District Attorney

Tennessee in 1992.

“Dr. Sills published his first clinical article while still in medical school, and is among an elite group of physicians with more than 100 peer-review papers,” the website stated. “In addition to books, Dr. Sills has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and has collaborated on the discovery of three previously unknown human gene mutations.”

Sills is scheduled to be arraigned on May 23.—Eric Heinz

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS from the attendees, so after surveying 2018 fans, we made a few changes. First, we moved The Backporch Stage from its former location in the Food Court, because it was a bit crowded down there last year. Plus, we put all the artists on two main stages, so that everyone can see all of the music with no overlapping sets. We are also excited about introducing the Music Preserves Stage, as this should be an awesome setting to listen to guest speakers and catch a different side of the artists . . . as they all talk about the importance of preserving our music history.”

Music Preserves Foundation will also be taking local music students backstage to have exciting in-depth conversations with Duane Betts and Jonny Lang, immediately DANA POINT ROCKS after their respective

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“We are looking forward to hosting artists and music historians on the Music Preserves Stage and discussing the history and cultural significance of the music. It will be a great opportunity to learn about the blues from their perspectives,” said Music Preserves President and co-founder Patti Compton.

Scheduled interviews include Blues harp legend Rod Piazza (West Coast Blues history), Sue Foley (Women in

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he iconic Doheny Blues Festival will return to Sea Terrace Park on May 18-19 with one of the strongest lineups in years. Headliners Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and Jonny Lang will be joined on the bill by Blues legends Taj Mahal, Robert Cray and John Mayall, as well as the next generation (literally) of Blues hotshots including Marcus King Band, Allman Betts Band and North Mississippi Allstars. Devon Allman and Duane Betts are the sons of Allman Brothers Band royalty Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts.

The North Mississippi Allstars’ Luther and Cody Dickinson are the sons of Memphis musician and producer Jim Dickinson. (Luther is also a former member of The Black Crowes). Marcus King also performed songs primarily by The Black Crowes with Chris Robinson in the band As the Crow Flies. More on passing that torch to the next generation in a moment . . .

There are also some fan-friendly changes this year, and festival producer Omega Events President Rich Sherman shared these thoughts: “Every year, we try to enhance the festival using feedback

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Blues), Jim Guerinot (Music History Education) and Johnny & Jaalene with Kid Ramos (Johnny’s father).

“I see a lot of young people doing blues and roots music, because it’s different from what they know, from what they’re used to hearing on mainstream radio and everybody else is talking about in school. That’s why it excites us, because it’s different,” said Johnny Ramos.

Kid Ramos added his thoughts. ”I’m trying to teach Johnny that we stand on the shoulders of the people before us,” he said. “If we stand on the foundation of the history of the music, we can take it to the next generation. I’ve taught him that by looking back, we are able to make a more informed view looking forward.”

Full disclosure: this reporter is the Executive Director and co-founder of Music Preserves Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and educate our community through the preservation and presentation of music.

Anthony Small is Executive Director of Music Preserves Foundation, Chairman of the Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission, frontman for local rock band Small World and a solo singer-songwriter.

Small and his family have lived in Dana Point for 22 years. DP

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Letters to the Editor MOTHER’S DAY IS NOT FOR COWS LOBART IKLE, Laguna Beach

Mother's Day, on May 12, celebrates the cherished bond between mother and child.

But mother cows, very icons of motherhood, never get to see their own babies.

Newborn calves are torn from their mothers at birth and turned into veal cutlets, so we can drink the milk that was meant for them. The grief-stricken mother cows bellow for days, calling in vain for their return.

Dairy cows spend their lives chained on concrete floors, with no access to the outdoors. Each year, they are impregnated artificially, to maintain production, and milked by machines twice a day. When production drops, around four years of age, they are ground into hamburgers.

Dairy products are laden with choles-

terol, saturated fats, hormones, pathogens and antibiotics, leading to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Most African and Asian Americans lack the enzyme for digesting dairy products.

But help is on the way. Food manufacturers throughout the world are developing excellent nut- and grain-based dairy products. U.S. sales alone are expected to exceed $2 billion.

This Mother's Day, let's honor motherhood and compassion. Let's replace the products of cow misery with delicious, healthful, cruelty-free, plant-based milk, cheese, and ice cream products offered by our supermarket.

WILL THE SENATE ALLOW THE INTERNET TO BE TAKEN OVER? NITA GRIESINGER, Laguna Niguel

I am writing to you because I want to protect our open Internet. Two years ago, the FCC under Ajit Pai repealed the Net Neutrality protections that make the Internet an open and free platform to connect and exchange ideas. If we can’t restore

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these protections, the Internet as we know it could change forever.

The House of Representatives has passed the Save the Internet Act, which will restore the open Internet protections that were repealed by the FCC in 2017.

Now, Senate Republicans and Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema are blocking the bill at the Senate, despite the overwhelming and cross-partisan support that Net Neutrality has with the American public.

I hope our Senators vote in favor of this bill. Otherwise, we’ll be forced to hold them accountable at the ballot box in 2020.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

HAVE AN EVENT? Submit it to Dana Point Times by going to danapointtimes.com, and clicking “Submit an Event” under the “Getting Out” tab.

Friday | 10 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. Check their website for the latest scheduled performances. ivalees.com.

MERMADE MARKET SPRING 2019 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The semi-annual Mermade Market craft bazaar features original crafts unique to this show. You will find fine art, holiday gifts, jewelry, décor, candles, textiles and more made by local artisans. The event extends to Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), with food trucks and live music. Dana Point Community Center, 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point. 949.672.8019. mermademarket.com.

‘EXIT LAUGHING’ AT CABRILLO 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m.

Sunday. When the highlight of your past 30 years has been weekly bridge nights with the girls, what do you do when one of your foursome dies? Connie, Leona and Millie dare to take a whole new look at life in Exit Laughing, a flavorful dark comedy by Paul Elliot. Tickets are $20.

Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.-0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

OPEN CASA: ARTISTS OF TOMORROW 6-8 p.m. All local high school and middle school artists showcase painting, drawing, ceramics and photography in this month-long juried exhibition for scholarship awards inside Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens’ art gallery. The free public reception and awards ceremony includes light snacks, refreshments and a performance by the San Clemente High School jazz band.

The art show is on view through June 2.

Daily entrance to the gallery is free with general admission to Casa Romantica.

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The Doheny Blues Festival returns to Dana Point for another year since being established in 1998. Photo: File

SATURDAY, MAY 18: DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL 11 a.m. In 1998, Omega Events launched an annual blues festival in the seaside town of Dana Point. More than 20 years later, The Doheny Blues Festival has grown into one of the nation’s top blues music festivals, known for the stellar mix of artists and the incredible location of Dana Point. This year, the Doheny Blues Festival welcomes headliners including Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Jonny Lang, Taj Mahal Quartet and The Marcus King Band. The layout of the festival will offer something for everyone, as two main stages are placed at opposite ends of the venue, and the intimate third stage, known as The Backporch, is a great spot to get up-close to your favorite artists. There is also an International Food Court, craft beer and vendor booths. The event has been recognized by the blues music industry, named “Best Promoter” by The Blues Foundation in Memphis. Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point. For different ticketing options, visit dohenybluesfestival.com

Cost is $5 for ages 13-and-up; free for ages 12-and-under. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

BLOOMS & BREW WORKSHOP 5:30-7 p.m. Hey, dads, give mom a night off this Mother’s Day weekend and head over to Docent Brewing with your family.

Christa Rose will provide you with everything you need to make a heartfelt fresh floral arrangement for mom. You’ll also receive a $10 voucher toward a beer and sandwich. Docent Brewing, 33049 Calle Aviador, Suite C, San Juan Capistrano.

949.633.0133. christarose.net.

Saturday | 11 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. The car show attracts hundreds

of car enthusiasts each week. No registration is required and spectators are welcome. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

WHALE AND MARINE LIFE TOURS 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join Ocean Institute’s marine educators in exploring the ocean from top to bottom while searching for some of the world’s largest and smallest creatures, including dolphins and whales, during this 2.5-hour marine life exploration cruise.

There will also be a tour at 1:30 p.m.

Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. ocean-institute.org.

SPRING TOUR 9:30-10:30 a.m. Go see the Tree of Life Nursery’s little super bloom. You’ll go Page 10

on a tour of its gardens, with a focus on spring bloomers and how you can create seasonal interest in your garden and provide year-round habitat pollinators, birds, and more. Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.728.0685. californianativeplants.com.

WINE & FOOD PAIRING PARTY 2-5 p.m. A perfect opportunity for celebrating mom on Mother’s Day weekend, San Clemente Sunrise Rotary presents its “Wine and Food Pairing Party” at Capo Beach Cottages Clubhouse.

Raffle prizes make great Mother’s Day gifts. Cost is $40 and includes wine and pairing tastes. For reservations, e-mail scsunriserotary2019@gmail.com. Parking in adjacent Shorecliffs lot. 101 Palm Drive, San Clemente. 949.492.1131. scchamber.com danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

Sunday | 12 DANA POINT STAIR WALK & HISTORY TOUR 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. The SoCal Stair Climbers invite you to join them for a stairwalking adventure around Dana Point.

The walk will take you through the Dana Point Harbor, across the bluffs to explore early neighborhoods of Dana Point and through the Headlands Conservation Area. The entire walk will be 9.6 miles.

For more information, visit the SoCal Stair Climbers Facebook page. The meeting spot will be 24100 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

their home. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.4962274. ocean-institute.org.

San Clemente Foundation. Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered.

Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real.

949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

BINGO AT GOODY’S 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a bingo night for a charity of the month.

This month’s beneficiary is Friends of

OPEN MIC AT BARNOA 7-9:30 p.m. Orange County singers and songwriters can share their musical tal-

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At the Movies: ‘Long Shot’ is a Safe Bet

FREE FOR MOMS COASTAL CRUISE AT DANA WHARF 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching on a two-hour Mother’s Day coastal cruise aboard the OCean Adventures Catamaran. The trip will depart Dana Point Harbor and cruise up the coastline to Laguna Beach.

Refreshments will include “MOMosas,” champagne or juices and light snacks such as fresh seasonal fruit, pastries and muffins. In addition, all whale watching cruises on Mother’s Day will serve mothers a complimentary glass of champagne.

Mom’s tickets are free. Adults are $49, children ages 3-12 are $29, and toddlers are free. Dana Wharf, 34675 Street of the Golden Lantern. 949.496.5794. X7.

Danawharf.com.

EL CAMPEON FESTIVAL DIA DE LAS MADRES 2019 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Taqueria Y Tortilleria El Campeon is pleased to celebrate the tradition of Mother’s Day with a special presentation with Los 7 Costeños and Los Cadetes De Memo Cavada. There will be free raffles, gifts, contests, shows, live music, entertainment and much more.

31921 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.4078. elcampeon.com.

MOTHER’S DAY AERIAL YOGA 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Celebrate the mom in your life with Intro to Aerial, a gentle, mindful aerial yoga class. Align Pilates & Yoga Center, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite E6, San Juan Capistrano.

Monday | 13 TIDE POOL HIKE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a tide pool hike led by one of their expert naturalists. The hike will take participants into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails, crabs, sea stars, and other animals that make the tidepools Dana Point Times May 10-16, 2019

ent in front of an audience. Bring your musical instruments and love of live music. The stage is set with everything you need. Must be 21 and older. Barnoa Wine and Craft Beer Bistro. 831 Via Suerte, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. barnoawinebar.com.

TINY TOTS: PARENT AND ME PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. You and your child are invited to join the Ocean Institute for this sixweek adventure exploring shapes, colors, textures, and more with everyone’s favorite tide pool animal, the sea star. Each Tuesday session includes exploration, an animal encounter and an activity. Suitable for 2- and 3-year-olds. $30 per class.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ocean-institute.org.

Wednesday | 15 CASA KIDS: STORY TIME 10-11 a.m. Casa Romantica welcomes children ages 1-7 for a picture book reading every Wednesday in their courtyard. A question-and-answer session and a dance will be held after each story. Admission is free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

Photo: Philippe Bosse / Lionsgate Films

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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onathan Levine’s new political romantic comedy, Long Shot, marks the return of the once-common “hot actress paired with slovenly Seth Rogen” trope. Over the years, Rogen’s been used as sort of an example of the double standard in Hollywood on how the male lead can get away with being ‘funny, but goofy-looking,’ while the female lead is still the traditional pretty starlet. But now Long Shot pairs him with probably his most attractive female co-star yet: Charlize Theron.

In a semi-modern East Coast setting, Fred Flarsky (Rogen) is a popular newspaper columnist always on the lookout for any kind of big scoop. Charlotte Field (Theron) is the current Secretary of State to President Chambers (Bob Odenkirk), and Charlotte sees Chambers’ future exit as the perfect time to run as his successor. A series of unusual mishaps cause Charlotte and Fred to realize that Fred might be a good fit as her

new speech writer. They not only get along surprisingly well, they were past neighbors during their childhoods.

Long Shot has a lot of funny scenes, especially involving the supporting cast. Theron and Rogen play off each other well, even if the pairing feels as if it’s a decade late. There are a couple of issues, including the political aspect of the story. Both protagonists are liberal, and the antagonist is a rich, sleazy right-winger (Andy Serkis as media magnate Parker Wembley). But there’s a shoed-in sequence between Rogen and O’Shea Jackson Jr., who plays Rogen’s longtime friend, Lance, that’s supposed to be a “both sides are imperfect” message that feels a little irrelevant by the end of the movie. Another issue is that the movie just isn’t entirely memorable. But for a last-minute date night or browsing the TV or streaming sites, Long Shot is decent enough. DP

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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT MAHE 6:30-9:30 p.m. Come in for Mahe’s happy hour and stay to enjoy Orange County singer/songwriters as they join host Gary Wright live on stage. Bring your musical instruments and love of music.

The stage is set with everything you need. All ages are welcome. Mahe Dana Point. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point 92629. 949.240.6243 WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy friendly competition and craft beers among friends during the BrewHouse’s weekly trivia night.

Food trucks are on site during the trivia contest. The BrewHouse. 31896 Plaza Dr., Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano.

949.481.6181. thebrewhousesjc.com.

Thursday | 16 ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT BARNOA 7-9 p.m. Live music every Thursday. A rotating cast of Orange County’s most talented musicians play acoustic covers and original music. Enjoy a great wine selection, craft beers, tasty appetizers and Barnoa’s full dinner menu. Must be 21 and older. Barnoa Wine and Craft Beer Bistro. 831 Via Suerte, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. barnoawinebar.com. danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

On Stage at The Coach House: John Paul White

Photo: Alysse Gafkjen

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, DANA POINT TIMES

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ohn Paul White is currently on a creative kick.

His latest album, The Hurting Kind, was released just last month, but White said he’s in a part of his life where he’s itching to continuously write and record music.

“I’m in a phase now where I want to constantly get into the studio, and I hope to stay in that phase for a while,” he said, adding, “I’m dying to write more stuff and put out another record.”

While growing up, White recalls listening to his dad’s records, being drawn to the classic crooners of the 1950s and ’60s, which “opened a gold mine” for him musically. He said with his creative juices currently flowing, he’s excited to dig deeper into those sounds.

However, with White in the midst of a three-month tour throughout the U.S., scratching that itch will likely have to wait.

In the meantime, fans in South County can look forward to White’s appearance in San Juan Capistrano next month, when he brings a traditional style of country music to The Coach House.

Though known as a rock and folk songwriter from his time as the other half of the Grammy Award-winning duo The Civil Wars, which split in 2012, the Alabaman guitarist considers his latest album a foyer into traditional country.

“I would say it’s the most traditionally country record that I’ve put out,” he said, also noting, “This would definitely sit

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closer to that genre more than anything.”

During the recording of The Hurting Kind—his first album since Beulah in 2016 —White said his approach differed a lot from his process on previous albums.

For White, that meant demoing more of the material and putting together “clean, arranged versions of all the songs, so the (band) can have a better sense of where I was going, and so I can have a better sense of where I was heading.”

“I set out to make a record that was more complex and adult, less organic and live,” he said. “But it was a lot of fun; it was a lot of work but a lot of fun.”

With the new album evoking that traditional country sound, White’s also adding a new twist to his performances this year, as he’s been incorporating additional sounds from the pedal steel guitar and fiddle, which brought “new energy (and) new excitement in the band.”

“I feel like we’re really gelling,” he said, adding, “It’s a different kind of energy than seeing me with a trio or just me with a guitar . . . it’s a completely different animal, but I’m just really excited for people to see me on this one.”

Tickets to see White at The Coach House are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show scheduled to start at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11.

The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. For tickets or more information, call 949.496.8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com. DP Page 12

MAY 18-19 • DANA POINT. CA • SEA TERRACE PARK The Doheny Blues Festival returns to Dana Point for a 22nd year, bringing soulful blues and rock musicians with it.

Artists including Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, the Taj Mahal Quartet and the Robert Cray Band will be headlining on Saturday, May 18. The lineup for Sunday, May 19, includes musicians like Jonny Lang, The Marcus King Band, Vintage Trouble and John Mayall. Guests will be able to enjoy a VIP area, vendor village, craft beer tastings and more while jamming to blues. The International Food Court at Doheny Blues will have a variety of authentic vendors sampling everything from BBQ Ribs to Cajun Sausage to Vegetarian Pitas. Sea Terrace Park is the festival’s new home offering expansive, natural surroundings, making it the ideal spot for brews, BBQ, blues and all the festival has to offer.

BEN HARPER

& THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS

Ben Harper released a string of eight studio albums over a decade and a half. This extraordinary run, featuring contributions from the Innocent Criminals, established him as a powerful songwriter and performer with range across multiple genres and an unmatched ability to blend the personal and political. Rolling Stone hailed his "jewels of unique and exquisitely tender rock & roll,” while Entertainment Weekly praised his "casual profundity."

Massive, sold-out tours, Top 10 debuts in the US, Gold and Platinum certifications overseas, and a slew of TV appearances cemented Harper and the band's status as genuine global stars.

Jonny Lang

It is hard to believe that at 38 years old Jonny Lang has already had a successful career for two decades.

Easier to believe when you learn he released his first platinum record at age 15. Even at that early age Lang was a full-blown artist with a style of his own. What began as a bluesy sound, evolved into a modern R&B style. Lang’s distinctive, bluesinflected licks became just one element in a sea of passionately sung and tightly arranged songs. Since the release of his debut album, Grammy Award winning Jonny Lang has built a reputation as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation.

DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL Taj Mahal Quartet

Two-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal was feted with the Lifetime Achievement for Performance Award at the Americana Honors and Awards, celebrating decades of performances that have nearly singlehandedly reshaped the definition of the blues via the infusion of exotic sounds. Mahal has toured and recorded with The Blind Boys of Alabama, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Keb’ Mo’.

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Marcus King Band

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ROD PIAZZA

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ROBERT CRAY BAND

Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues, soul and R&B for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins and over 20 acclaimed albums. The Blues Hall of Famer began his career as a teen in 1974 when the Robert Cray Band came together in Oregon and has since penned timeless soul songs “You Had my Heart” and “The Way We Are." The Robert Cray Band has been featured in concert with Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, BB King and Bonnie Raitt.

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11:45 am

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1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

SOUTHERN AVENUE

1:15 pm

JOHN MAYALL

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THE MARCUS KING BAND

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MEMPHIS BLUES

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ROY GAINES

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MUSIC PRESERVES

30TH ANNIVERSARY

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LINDSAY BEAVER

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22-year old Marcus King has been fronting his own groups for nearly a decade. King doesn’t strive for authenticity, he never had to—it’s busting out of his DNA in every note he plays and every word he sings. A fourth-generation musician, he traces his lineage back to his fiddle-playing great grandfather. He may be young, but King’s eloquent songs, expressive guitar playing, and ecstatically soulful singing mark this gifted, young prodigy as a force to be reckoned with.

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breakfast set Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan

breakfast set Johnny & Jaalene

THE DOORS ARE OPEN, COME ON IN! GOLD 10:00 AM • VIP 10:15 AM • GA 11:00 AM ARTISTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE; NO REFUNDS

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT WWW.DOHENYBLUESFESTIVAL.COM

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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom Blake

Like A Rock

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week ago, my partner, Greta, and I were sitting at our desks in our home office. Out of the blue, Greta said, “Do you realize we’ve been together for 20 years?” Her comment hit me like a rock.

Of course, I knew we’d been together for 20 years, but when she mentioned it, I stopped what I was doing and thought about those 20 years and how fortunate we were to have met each other when we did.

And whenever I hear the words “20 years,” I always think of the great Bob Seger song, “Like A Rock,” because of a verse in the song that begins with the words, “Twenty years now, where’d they go?”

I imagine most adults recognize “Like A Rock.” For years, it was the background music for the Chevy truck commercials.

And if people grew up in Michigan, as I did, they likely knew who Bob Seger was.

He was born in Lincoln Park, a Detroit suburb, and attended Ann Arbor High School.

He was close to our age (Seger turned 74 on May 6), so he represented our generation.

Greta continued talking, as if in a stream-ofconsciousness: “When I met you, I was 57, you ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 were 59. I’d just gone

By Tom Blake through a tough divorce five years before. Didn’t want to date, although I’d had a few dates. Walked in the neighborhood or on the beach alone. . . . I mostly worked, teaching special-needs children, plus four nights per week, home-taught severe special-needs children . . . felt like I was doing something important. It took all my time. Thought my dating life was over.

How wrong I was.”

She paused, smiled and then continued: “I never dreamed when I went into Tutor and Spunky’s, your Dana Point deli, on June 24, 1998, and ordered a freshly squeezed carrot juice, that my life was about to change. You walked around the counter and said, ‘Would you like to have dinner with me?’ Wow, what an incredible 20 years it’s been.”

I interjected, saying, “The key to our happiness . . . in my opinion . . . is our thoughtfulness toward each other. We’ve shared homes, travel . . . lots of it . . . and families. Three weeks ago, you were blessed with a fourth great-grandchild.

We’ve shared each other’s retirements.

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Uzo

We’ve shared sad times, losing friends and family members. And now, we’re sharing growing old together. How blessed we’ve been.”

At that point, I went to YouTube on my computer, pulled up “Like A Rock,” and turned the volume high. We toasted to it, with a glass of our favorite Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve, the same wine we both ordered on our first date, three days after meeting, at the Claim Jumper restaurant on La Paz in Laguna Hills.

Words to the 20-years verse from Like A Rock: “Twenty years now, where’d they go?

Twenty years, I don’t know . . . Sit and wonder sometimes, where they’ve gone . . . And sometimes late at night . . . When I’m bathed in the firelight . . . The moon comes callin’ a ghostly white. . . And I recall . . . I recall…Like a rock, standin’ arrow straight . . . Like a rock, chargin’ from the gate . . . Like a rock, carryin’ the weight . . . Like a rock.”

Then I said to Greta, “I received an email today from Chris Anastasio of San Clemente. Anastasio wrote, ‘I am now 85; Tina and I have been together for 15 years. It’s amazing how fast time flies.’

I wonder if other people age 50 and older reflect on their last 15 or 20 years.

Regardless of what we think about past years, we must make the best of our remaining years. We’ve got to keep moving, keep writing, stay active and interact socially with our friends and family, regardless of what fate deals us. We’ve got to be, like a rock.”

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U Uzo. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

zo is a 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair with a beautiful, black smoky coat. Very outgoing and sociable, she is a talkative kitty that loves meeting new people. Uzo has lived with other cats and wouldn’t mind having a feline roommate.

If you would like to know more about Uzo, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with her at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. DP

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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: Medium Last week’s solution:

See the solution in next week’s issue.

SENIOR SINGLES’ MEET AND GREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

On Wednesday, May 22, from 5-7 p.m., the new owners of Tutor And Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point will resurrect the Senior Singles Meet and Greets that were once so popular there. Tom and Greta Blake will host the event.

The event isn’t only for single seniors; all adults—single, married or in relationships—may join. There is no charge.

Appetizers will be served. Beer and wine are $3. Location: Tutor and Spunky’s, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

949.248.9008.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites, findingloveafter50. com, vicsta.com and travelafter55.com.

To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@gmail.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, Dana Point 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 Dana Point Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com

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Photo: Courtesy of California State Library

FROM THE ARCHIVES This photo showcases the view overlooking the Dana Point Harbor with hills in the distance. It was taken in 1987 and is part of the William Reagh Collection in the California State Library.

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 lboyd@picketfencemedia.com.

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BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

New Owners TUTOR & SPUNKY’S 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, #116 Dana Point, 949.248.9008 tutorandspunkys.com The new owners of Tutor & Spunky’s Deli say they’ll be keeping all the items on the original menu but plan on adding Vietnamese cuisine.

Samantha Nguyen and Elena Sik have taken over ownership of the sandwich spot since April 1, but business is nothing new for the two sisters. Since moving to the United States from Vietnam in their twenties, Nguyen and Sik have helped to lead their family’s cosmetic and skincare business.

Nguyen says her love for cooking is what led the sisters to seek out a new business venture involving food.

“I love being in the kitchen and sharing my creations with family, friends and neighbors,” Nguyen said. “Dana Point has been such a welcoming city, I can’t wait to share that with the wonderful people that live here.”

Dana Point Times columnist Tom Blake is the original founder of Tutor & Spunky’s Deli, having started the business in 1988. Nguyen and Sik will be the third set of owners after Jim and Shelley Mouzakis took over in February 2015.

“They are two lovely women, and I think they will do a nice job of keeping the iconic deli in the forefront of Dana Point,” Blake said. “And that makes me so happy

to see, because Tutor and Spunky’s was something I devoted more than 25 years to.”

All sandwiches are available in 7”, 9”, or 12”-long subs. Bread options include sourdough, squaw, white, wheat, rye, glutenfree as well as wraps. Notable sandwiches have been given unique names such as the “Tutor’s Special,” which includes ham, capicola, salami and prosciutto. The “Doheny Beach” sandwich comes with cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, onion and sprouts.

“We love the menu, and we don’t intend on changing it. Why change a good thing?”

Sik said. “We would like to add Vietnamese foods to share our culture with the people of Dana Point. You don’t see very much Vietnamese food in (South Orange County), and we’d like to change that.”

Nguyen and Sik have already added Vietnamese coffee and Nguyen’s special bread pudding to the menu. They plan on adding ph (Vietnamese soup with rice noodles) to the menu once a week, as well as bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette sandwich with pork, cilantro, cucumber, pickled carrots, jalapeño and mayonnaise).

Tutor & Spunky’s Deli offers DoorDash services for those who wish to order from home or at the office. Nguyen and Sik will also maintain regular business hours from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. DP

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEY KEENE

Photo: Zara Flores

BY ZARA FLORES, FOR THE DANA POINT TIMES

Ashley Keene is a local artist whose art is heavily influenced by the pictureperfect sights and sounds of Dana Point.

Keene has been doing art for more than a decade and enjoys painting on things other than a traditional canvas, such as skateboards, vinyl records and more.

Q. You’ve been doing art for 12 years.

How do you think your style has changed?

A. I know what I like to paint. I’m really drawn to bright colors, something that really pops. It’s still really similar in terms of style, but I spend so much time on each piece that I feel like I’ve perfected what I do. I’ve also taken art classes to get the hang of the more technical aspects of art, such as color theory. I can identify and pinpoint what I need to mix to get the color I’m picturing.

Q. There’s a lot of ocean imagery in your art. Are you inspired or influenced by your surroundings?

A. Absolutely! I think I’d be influenced by whatever is around me, whether it’s the ocean or the mountains or the desert. This local area is really inspiring. I like to revamp historic and iconic locations around town, like Killer Dana, into something surreal and colorful. I like creating pieces that are part fantasy and part reality.

Q. What’s an aspect you enjoy and take advantage of in your artwork?

A. I really love repurposing items. It’s not vital to a painting, but I do enjoy finding old things to use, as opposed to a traditional blank canvas. These items had lives of their own, and there’s a history behind each of them. I have a collection of items I want to work into art and repurpose, such as an old carousel horse and grandfather clock. As far as

Samantha Nguyen and Elena Sik took over ownership of Tutor & Spunky’s Deli on April 1. They plan to preserve the original menu but add Vietnamese cuisine to it over time. Photos: Lillian Boyd Dana Point Times May 10-16, 2019

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things I’ve already worked on, there’s skateboards, broken surfboards, broken mirrors and old vinyl records.

Q. What’s the most challenging project you’ve worked on?

A. I’m currently working on a woodshed in someone’s backyard. The material hasn’t been hard to paint on; it’s the size of the shed that’s proving to be a bit difficult. It’s about 10 feet tall, and I have to paint slowly, a little bit at a time, take a step back and make sure it’s all lining up well and even. It’s challenging but a learning experience.

Q. What do you see as the next step for you?

A. I want to explore and experiment with other materials like mosaics and wood. I want to paint on wood and utilize the texture and grain to mix with my art, but I have so many ideas and not enough time. Bigger picture, though, I want to do my art full-time. Eventually, I want to be in galleries, but that’s not a huge focus for me right now.

Ashley Keene’s art can be seen, commissioned and purchased on her website. DP Ashley Keene Website: shleeart.net

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Point Times will be spotlighting artists based in Dana Point or whose work is featured in the community.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO A DV E RT I SE : 9 4 9 . 3 8 8 . 7 7 0 0 , E X T. 1 0 0 • FAX : 9 4 9 . 3 8 8 . 9 9 7 7 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR ANNUAL ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT FY 2018/2019 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 2:00 PM on MAY 30, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened. Bidders who submit after 2:00 PM on MAY 30, 2019 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 nonresponsive 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 conventional asphalt of various streets, as outlined on the Contract Plans; and, c. Slurry seal and crack seal application, deep lift and asphalt pavement repairs, and parkway improvements on Scenic Drive and the City of Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center parking lot.

More specific work items included within the general category/type of work listed above include, but are not limited to: mobilization/demobilization; traffic control; community outreach; pavement removal; subgrade and asphalt pavement repairs; cold-milling existing asphalt; asphalt overlay construction; application of Type I emulsion aggregate slurry; removal and reconstruction of PCC driveways, sidewalk, curb, gutter, cross gutters, and local depressions; removal and reconstruction of pedestrian ramps to meet current disabled access standards; landscape median construction; adjustments of existing utility appurtenances to new grade; removal and re-establishment of existing decorative hardscape improvements; 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 $120 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 this Project.

Per State Law, the AGENCY has made electronic copies of the Contract Documents available to CONTRACTORS. In order to bid 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 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 Eighty (80) 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 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. Contractor’s 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 nonresponsive 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 and asphalt resurfacing as the PRIME CONTRACTOR. Furthermore, 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 nature of the work and the need for the AGENCY to insure 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.

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 May 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM. The AGENCY hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enter¬prises 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, Deputy City Clerk

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Matthew Sinacori, Date Director of Public Works/ City Engineer PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Loan No.: 2015-0036T LG Selva, LLC RESS Order No.: 76679 A.P. NUMBER 682-12338 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/07/2015, 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 06/03/2019, at 01:30PM of said day, At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, La Costa Loans, Inc., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by LG Selva, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company recorded on 10/21/2015, in Book n/a of Official Records of ORANGE County, at page n/a, Recorder’s Instrument No. 2015000550332, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 1/24/2019 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 2019000023699, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Lot 2, Block 1, Tract 862, City of Dana Point, per Book 30, pages 34, 35 & 36 of Miscellaneous Maps The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 25022 Selva Road, DANA POINT, CA 92629. The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $541,267.86. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: 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

PUBLIC NOTICES TO A DV E RT I SE : 9 4 9 . 3 8 8 . 7 7 0 0 , E X T. 1 0 0 • FAX : 9 4 9 . 3 8 8 . 9 9 7 7 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. 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’s 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 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 76679. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 04/24/2019 La Costa Loans, Inc., a California Corporation, as Trustee By: RESS Financial Corporation, a California corporation, Its Agent By: Bruce R. Beasley, President 1780 Town and Country Drive, Suite 105, Norco, CA 92860-3618 (SEAL) Tel.: (951) 270-0164 or (800)343-7377 FAX: (951)270-2673 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com NPP0352655 To: DANA POINT TIMES 05/10/2019, 05/17/2019, 05/24/2019

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City of Dana Point NOTICE OF EXPIRING TERMS Arts and Culture Commission NOTICE OF VACANCY Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Notice is hereby given that three (3) positions with four year terms on the City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission will expire June 30, 2019. Additionally, there is one (1) vacancy on the Traffic Improvement Subcommittee. In order to be eligible for appointment by the City Council, applicants must be registered voters and residents of the City of Dana Point. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk beginning Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629 or by calling (949) 248-3501. Applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website www.danapoint.org.

In order to be considered for appointment by the City Council, applications must be filed no later than Friday, May 24, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted above.

Interviews will be scheduled at either the June 4, 2019 or June 18, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.

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GUEST OPINION: Wellness & Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Why We Must Talk About Mental Health

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recent study led by the World Health Organization found that 35% of college freshmen in eight countries struggle with mental illness.

The two most commonly diagnosed disorders are depression and generalized anxiety. Some researchers suggest that part of this rise is attributed to improved screening and diagnosis; however, this cannot completely account for the fact that one in three young adults is reporting mental health issues.

Additionally, as a country, we are witnessing an increase in suicides among youth in the age group 12-26; sadly, suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for our youth. School districts now provide suicide prevention education in the seventh, ninth and

11th grades. This education needs to be echoed in the home. If you would like tips for starting a conversation in your family about mental health and suicide, please visit mentalhealth.gov/talk/ parents-caregivers.

Stigma is often the reason people cite for not seeking care when mental health symptoms arise. Stigma creates guilt, shame and self-doubt, which leads to isolation and fears that one may be a flawed individual. Ending stigma is an important step for improving the mental health of society.

How do we end the stigma? Targeting how we use language associated with the diseases of mental health is key.

Imagine if we said, “He is so cancer,” like the way we say, “He is so bipolar.”

Both diseases have grave underlying biological and genetic causes, yet we tend to ignorantly toss around mental health terms.

Another step in ending the stigma is implementing reduction tactics and sharing knowledge and support with others. Like learning CPR, there are several mental health basic training courses offered in Orange County.

These learning opportunities strive to help reduce suicide rates, improve mental health treatment outcomes and build empathy in our comWELLNESS AND munities.

PREVENTION The National

By Susan Alliance on Mental Parmelee Health (NAMIoc. org) presents programs for students, professionals and parents on topics ranging from lowering mental health stigma to better understanding how to support a loved one who is struggling.

Mental Health First Aid (mental-

healthfirstaid.org) is an eight-hour course that teaches how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance-use challenge. The training helps attendees to identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses.

I encourage everyone who reads this article to have at least one discussion about mental health with someone they care about during this month of mental health awareness. To receive monthly information on supporting teen wellness, please sign up for our bi-monthly ENewsletter at wpc-oc.org and follow us on Facebook @wellnessandpreventioncenterschs.

Susan Parmelee is a mental health social worker and one of the founders of the Wellness & Prevention Center, San Clemente. She can be reached at susan@ wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com.

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STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

Dana Wharf Fish Count

Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: May 8 • 2 boats, 29 anglers: 106 vermilion rockfish, 8 calico bass, 5 sculpin, 1 sheephead, 8 whitefish, 25 rockfish, 8 bocaccio, 85 bass released.

Warmer waters increase action on half-day trips

May 7 • 2 boats, 39 anglers: 5 calico bass, 72 sculpin, 5 sheephead, 18 whitefish, 31 rockfish, 42 vermilion rockfish, 51 bass released.

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he great weather stuck around for another week as we prepare to turn toward summer, and that provided another week of great fishing at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley said the water held at 62-64 degrees and the bass action has continued to improve. The half-day trips hit all the spots for bass, and anglers saw their best catches on the fly-lined sardine, not on the artificial baits.

Anglers also got some nice catches of sheephead using exotic baits such as clam and shrimp.

The three-quarter-day trips fished deep off Camp Pendleton to grab some rockfish and others from the bottom. As the water warms up, Woolley said the threequarter-day trips may soon start working toward the shore to get some bass into their catches.

Dolphin Report

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the Dana Hills High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

Track and Field Advances Eleven to CIF-SS Finals The Dana Hills track and field team had another successful start to the postseason at the CIF-SS Division 1 preliminaries on Saturday, May 4 at Trabuco Hills High School.

The Dolphins qualified eight girls entries and three boys entries into the CIF-SS Finals, which will be contested on Saturday, May 11 at El Camino College in

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May 6 • 4 boats, 46 anglers: 13 calico bass, 35 sculpin, 1 sheephead, 15 whitefish, 71 rockfish, 134 vermilion rockfish, 28 bocaccio, 19 sanddab, 60 bass released.

May 5 • 5 boats, 153 anglers: 2 yellowtail, 27 calico bass, 105 sculpin, 4 sheephead, 36 whitefish, 215 rockfish, 8 vermilion rockfish, 1 bonito, 2 triggerfish, 90 bass released.

Anglers on the half-day trips are seeing an increase in bass catches, and those using exotic bait pulled in sheephead like this one. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

May 4 • 7 boats, 183 anglers: 24 yellowtail, 29 calico bass, 3 sand bass, 62 sculpin, 22 sheephead, 42 whitefish, 104 rockfish, 53 vermilion rockfish, 8 bocaccio, 3 bonito, 80 mackerel, 1 lingcod, 228 bass released.

For the overnight trips, the Fury saw a nice haul of yellowtail over at San Clemente Island. On Saturday, May 4, 24 yellowtail were brought in, ranging from 8 to 20

pounds. Woolley said that is a “great sign” for San Clemente Island.

May 3 • 4 boats, 100 anglers: 17 calico bass, 2 sand bass, 44 sculpin, 13 sheephead, 40 whitefish, 20 rockfish, 56 vermilion rockfish, 26 bocaccio, 96 bass released. DP

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Dana Hills starred on the track with senior Hailey Ray and junior Anisa Rind highlighting the team’s efforts.

Ray won her 300-meter hurdles heat at 44.22 seconds and placed second in her 100-meter hurdles heat to qualify at 15.25 seconds. Ray was coming off a double at the South Coast League Finals on April 26 with titles in both hurdles events.

Rind took second in both of her individual heats to qualify in the 200 meters at 24.71 seconds and in the 400 meters at 57.01 seconds. Like Ray, Rind was also a double-winner at the South Coast League Finals, with titles in the 200 and 400. Rind set a school record in the 200 at 24.38 seconds.

Both Ray and Rind also helped both Dolphin relays teams qualify for the CIFSS Finals.

In the 4x100-meter, junior Leah Boskovich ran the opening leg, Rind ran the second leg, junior Mia Lawrence ran the third leg and Ray ran the anchor leg to finish second in their heat and qualify at

47.53 seconds. In the 4x400-meter, sophomore Camryn Toole ran the opening leg followed by Ray, Rind and Lawrence to win their heat at 3:52.51.

Both relay teams also won South Coast League championships.

A pair of sophomores, Logan Daniels and Jillian Staford, earned the final two qualifying spots in the girls discus. Daniels threw for a mark of 124 feet, 10 inches, and Staford hit a mark of 121 feet, 2 inches.

On the boys side, senior Cole Stark and junior Carrick Denker each qualified in the 1,600 meters. Denker won his heat at 4:16.21, and Stark finished second in his heat to qualify at 4:17.91. Denker won the 1,600-meter South Coast League title just ahead of Stark.

Junior Will Riviere qualified in a competitive high jump field by clearing 6 feet, 2 inches. Riviere beat out five other athletes who equaled the mark by clearing it on fewer attempts.

In a heartbreaking finish, the boys 4x400-meter relay team missed qualifying

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by just .07 seconds with a time of 3:20.78.

Other Playoff Results • Dana Hills boys golf competes in the CIF-SS South Coast Division team event on Tuesday, May 14 at Talega Golf Club.

Dana Hills won the South Coast League.

• The Dolphins boys volleyball team was swept by No. 1 seed Saddleback Valley Christian, 25-22, 25-22, 28-26, in the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinals. Dana Hills hasn’t advanced to the semifinals since 2002.

• Dana Hills softball fell to La Mirada, 110, in the CIF-SS Division 2 second round.

Dana Hills won the South Coast League and defeated Tesoro, 10-0, in the first round.

• The Dolphins baseball team lost to La Mirada, 2-0, in the CIF-SS Division 1 first round. Dana Hills won its final four games to climb over two teams and clinch a playoff spot. DP

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Prayers For Sunny World Champion and Former San Clemente Resident Sunny Garcia in Intensive Care in Oregon Hospital

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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Dana Point Surf Club’s Noah Albrecht. Photo: Albrecht Family

The Reward of Stoke

Local surfer Noah Albrecht receives scholarship from Dana Point Surf Club

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ne of the founding principles of the Dana Point Surf Club was that it was going to be a force for good in the community. Be it providing access to the surf for those who may not have the opportunity or rallying the local surf shops for a bit of friendly competition, the club has grown into much more than just a crew with matching T-shirts.

This week, the Dana Point Surf Club will award Dana Hills High School senior Noah

GROM OF THE WEEK

MAKAI BRAY

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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he West Coast USA Surfing Prime Series season concluded last weekend with the final contest held at T Street. With a playful south swell and some warmer water, there was no shortage of inspired performances throughout the weekend.

A number of local surfers battled their way into the finals of multiple divisions, but it was San Clemente’s Makai Bray who shined brightest, taking the win in the under-14 division. In a hotly contested final, Bray topped fellow San Clemente rippers Hayden Rodgers and Cannon Carr.

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Albrecht with a scholarship to help him kick-start his college dreams. A student with a 4.0 GPA, Albrecht next year will be attending San Diego State University, where he is interested in studying marine conservation and ecology.

“Noah has been a great example representing the club and high school,” said Eric Diamond, Dana Point Surf Club president. “He is a true ambassador in the Dana Point surf community—not only a great surfer, but always a positive force in and out of the water, always rallying the team and enhancing our competitions and community outreach.”

Besides riding surfboards, Albrecht lately has also been experimenting with shaping a few of them, too. It’s this kind of creativity, passion and stoke that’s going to take him far.

The Dana Point Surf Club will be hosting a “surf pizza” night for the Dana Hills High School surf team from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Parallel Pizzeria in Dana Point. Albrecht and other Dana Hills High surfers will be recognized. DP

The victory at T Street was enough to move Bray up to 13th in the year-end rankings. Fellow Trestles regular Dane Matson finished first in the rankings. Bray also recently captured the NSSA Open 12-and-under season title.

With school wrapping up and summer just about here, Bray, Matson and company will now turn their attention to the upcoming USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials, to be contested at Lowers June 18-22.

For those who make the cut and get selected for the USA Junior Surf Team, there will be a number of training camps throughout the summer months. The season will culminate with the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship later in the year. A date and location have not yet been announced. DP

he international surfing community was shaken to its core last week, when news emerged that former world champion Sunny Garcia was on life support in a Portland-area hospital.

Friends and family immediately rushed to Garcia’s side and have been with him ever since. Details about his condition and what caused it remain vague at this time, but he has publicly battled depression over the past few years and has elicited a lot of support and love throughout the surf world.

Born Vincent “Sunny” Garcia in 1970 on the west side of Oahu, he overcame hardscrabble circumstances early in his childhood to become the 2000 world champion.

His unbridled talent was first noticed by Hawaiian icon Rell Sunn during her annual kids contest at Makaha. He first made his presence felt on the international surf stage in the early 1980s, winning his first pro contest in 1984. One of the winningest Hawaiian surfers of all time, he won six Triple Crown titles over the years.

Garcia is known for speaking his mind freely, whether it was a call from a judge he disagreed with or whether somebody got out of line in the lineup. But underneath the tough exterior that the media

often has glommed onto is a man with a heart of gold. Gentle, kind and tender, he loves his friends and family, and they love him.

The reaction to the news about Garcia’s condition reverberated around the surfing community.

“Sunny . . . I love you, brother. I just can’t even fathom you not here,” 11-time world champion Kelly Slater wrote on Instagram. “We’ve got so much more living to do before we are done. There’s been hard times, but there have been so many good ones, too. Just praying you wake up and we get more of you.”

Garcia has a strong connection to the Orange County area. Competing at Lower Trestles over the years, he stayed with the Fletcher family when he was 13 years old in the lead-up to competing in NSSA Nationals. He also lived and trained in San Clemente for a period during the early 2000s.

“You’ve got a lot more inspiring to do, Sunny Garcia. We love you,” resident San Clemente legend Matt Archbold said in a social media post.

Prayer vigils have been organized for Garcia both at home in Hawaii and in California. The outpouring of love and support for him illustrates how important he is to the surf world, as well as how closely connected he is to so many people.

If you or somebody you know is struggling with depression, don’t be afraid to reach out to somebody and ask for help.

Garcia didn’t shy away from sharing his struggles publicly. He talked about them regularly on his social media feeds. He had so many people who were there for him, but sometimes the darkness can, tragically, be all-consuming. Please, if you’re feeling down, talk to somebody. It could save your life. There’s a lot of love out there.

Our thoughts are with Garcia and his family and friends at this most difficult of times. DP

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 61-64 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-10’ Outlook: Solid long period south-southwest swell will be filling in this weekend with standout spots seeing head high to slightly overhead surf (5-6 faces) by the end of the day on Saturday. Come Sunday, size bumps another notch with most spots in that head high to slightly overhead zone while standouts see surf 2-3 overhead on the bigger sets (7-8 faces). Mornings will offer the most favorable conditions with light/variable winds lining up for both Saturday and Sunday, and both afternoons are looking similar as well with light+ to moderate SW flow.

Makai Bray. Photo: @mikebrayphotography

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