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With sea levels rising as a result of climate change, beaches and other coastal resources are the most vulnerable to its effects. Graphic: Chelsie Rex

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Each of Federico’s recommended action items passed.—LB

OCFA Responds to Capistrano Beach House Fire

Five things Dana Point should know this week

Workshop on Future of Capo Beach THE LATEST: The first public workshop will be held to determine the future of Capistrano Beach in light of serious coastal erosion it has faced in the past year.

OC Parks will be hosting the community event on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at OC Sailing and Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point.

The County of Orange and OC Parks stated in a press release that the agencies are seeking public input to help plan and design Capistrano Beach Park.

“OC Parks will present the current conditions of the site, discuss the master plan process and ask for public feedback on the future of Capistrano Beach Park. Come provide your thoughts on what you would like to see,” the press release states.—Lillian Boyd

Edison, Holtec Call on Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

THE LATEST: Attorneys representing Southern California Edison and its contractor believe Public Watchdogs’ lawsuit against the San Onofre power plant operator should be dismissed, because the group’s members haven’t suffered any harm or injury as a result of exposure to radioactive material from the power plant.

The nonprofit advocacy group, which has vehemently opposed Edison’s handling of nuclear waste at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), filed a lawsuit in August that seeks to temporarily halt SCE’s transfer of spent fuel from wet storage into a dry storage facility.

Edison, the majority owner of SONGS, and minority stakeholder San Diego Gas & Electric are named in the lawsuit in federal court, as are Holtec International, which designed the canisters used to transport and contain the waste, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

In its complaint, Public Watchdogs lobs several allegations against the group of stakeholders, calling Holtec’s canisters “thin-walled” and “defective.”

Watchdogs recently filed an amended version of the complaint to the court, further charging that the “resulting harm to California residents is not speculative.”

Edison’s and Holtec’s attorneys have disputed that claim, noting that the PriceDana Point Times October 4-10, 2019

Attorneys representing the operators of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station recently argued that the court should dismiss a lawsuit the nonprofit advocacy group Public Watchdogs filed that seeks to temporarily halt the transfer of nuclear waste into a dry storage facility. Photo: Cari Hachmann

Anderson Act—a federal law governing public liability actions involving nuclear incidents—was meant to “compensate for actual injury sustained in a nuclear accident that causes the release of radiation in excess of federal limits.”

Public Watchdogs’ claim, SCE’s attorneys further state, “fails as a matter of law because (the group) does not allege that it (or anybody else) has suffered any ‘bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or loss of or damage to property, or loss of use of property, arising out of or resulting from the radioactive, toxic, explosive, or other hazardous properties of source, special nuclear, or byproduct material.’ ’’ SONGS was decommissioned in 2013.

Like all nuclear power plant operators in the country, Edison has been forced to store its own radioactive waste on site, as the nation doesn’t have a permanent repository for such material.

WHAT’S NEXT: A hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 7 in a San Diego courtroom to deliberate Edison’s and Holtec’s motion for the case to be dismissed.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of this story can be found at DanaPointTimes. com—Shawn Raymundo

STR Subcommittee Objectives Outlined by Council THE LATEST: A Dana Point City Council agenda item on short-term rental regulation drew about a dozen public comments from both opponents and proponents of short-term rentals.

Councilmember Jamey Federico brought forth a proposal on direction to give to the city’s Short Term Rental Subcommittee, which had been formed in April 2018.

“The purpose is to outline policy objectives. We had a lot of discussion at the last meeting about proposed short-term rental ordinances,” Federico said. “Before we go

further down that road, I’d like to get council to agree on what we’re trying to achieve.”

Federico’s recommended action was that city council formally adopt policy objectives that staff and the Short Term Rental Subcommittee will use in drafting any proposed ordinance; direct that Short Term Rental Subcommittee meetings be open to the public; and authorize the City Manager to contract for the completion of a statistically valid resident survey focused on short-term rental policy.

Speakers included representatives from short-term rental businesses who spoke in favor of protecting their livelihood, as well as residents who condemned the nuisance short-term rentals can cause.

Councilmembers Debra Lewis and Paul Wyatt currently sit on the subcommittee.

“There’s been a lot of misinformation.

This subcommittee was set up by the council as an ad hoc subcommittee, which means it was not to meet regularly,” Lewis said. “So under the rules of an ad hoc subcommittee, it wasn’t required to have public meetings. I didn’t set it up this way specifically.”

Lewis asserted that the city made a promise to residents when it zoned residential areas.

When Federico moved to adopt the action items, Lewis proposed a substituted motion to discuss and vote on each of the items separately and to add a fourth item— that any short-term rental ordinance revisions will go to a vote of all the residents.

Lewis’s motion failed for lack of a second.

Federico amended his motion to vote on each item individually, and amended the language to part two for the subcommittee to conduct public outreach. In his final comments, he addressed Lewis’s failed motion for a ballot measure.

“We may need to go to a ballot measure for this, but we should consider it our responsibility to come up with a policy for this. Before we give up on that, I want us to do that work,” Federico said.

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THE LATEST: Orange County Fire Authority crews responded to a residential fire in the 34000 block of Calle del Sol in Capistrano Beach early Tuesday morning, Oct. 1.

The initial call came in at 2:30 a.m., and first responders were dispatched to where the street meets Calle Maria.

“Black smoke was seen coming from the second floor and smoke alarms were going off,” said OCFA public information officer Paul Holaday.

The initial response units were able to handle the fire, and no backup was needed, Holaday said. There were no reported injuries.—LB

Proposed Amendment to Town Center Plan THE LATEST: During the Oct. 1 city council meeting, Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller brought forth an amendment to the Town Center Plan proposed by the city’s Chamber of Commerce.

Recommended action on the agenda called for discussion on the proposal to bring forward a council-initiated ballot measure whereby the residents of Dana Point could vote on reducing the 18-foot ground floor minimum height requirement to a 14-foot ground floor minimum height requirement for new development.

The Plan was amended by the 2015 Town Center Initiative to include a provision that any future changes must be approved by a vote at a municipal election.

Michael Fox, the chair for the Chamber’s board of directors, spoke at the podium, echoing the proposal.

“We believe it’s good for business and in the best interest of the businesses we represent,” Fox said. “We all want a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown.”

Fox initially submitted a letter to Muller on behalf of the Chamber, requesting to reduce the maximum ground floor height provisions contained in the 2008 Town Center Plan.

Muller stated that rather than agendizing the request, he wanted to bring the concept forward for discussion to promote transparency throughout the process.

He motioned to move the discussion to the Oct. 15 meeting, which was approved unanimously. The motion allowed for city staff to bring back more information to present during the next meeting.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.—LB danapointtimes.com

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Women Recognized for Dolphin and Whale Watching Trademark Donna Kalez, the managing partner of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, and Gisele Anderson, the co-owner of Captain Dave’s Dolphin Safari, were recognized by city and county officials during the Tuesday, Oct. 1 Dana Point City Council meeting.

“We are here tonight to present to you ‘Dana Point: the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World’ as a registered trademark,” Kalez said. “With the variety of yearround whales, more dolphins per square foot than anywhere else in the world, pristine coastlines, calm seas, the first and longestrunning annual Festival of Whales and a captivating harbor minutes away from the open ocean, Dana Point is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World.”

Dana Point has more dolphins per square mile than anywhere else in the world, with 450,000 off the coast of California. With the high density of dolphins, Dana Point has put the “dolphin stampede” on the map through viral footage of the phenomenon in which pods of dolphins emerge and submerge repeatedly.

“We also have year-round blue whales, fin whales, grey whales, humpback whales and minke whales,” Anderson said.

Both city council and Orange County Chairperson and 5th District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett presented Kalez and Anderson with proclamations for their yearlong efforts to secure the trademark.

Logo panels that say “Dana Point World’s Whale Capital” were also installed as part of the Caltrans Adopt a Highway program. Look for signage near the offramps of Interstate 5 in Dana Point.

Visit danapointwhalewatching.com for more information.

Dana Hills High Boys Lacrosse to Host ‘Friday Night Lights’ The Dana Hills High School boys lacrosse team will host a “Friday Night Lights” event open to all third- through eighth-grade boys on Friday, Oct. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school’s football stadium.

Elementary and middle school boys will be able to learn to play lacrosse with Dana Hills lacrosse team players and coaches.

Boys will be taken through practices and scrimmages in order to get a feel for the game. They will also be able to meet and interact with all of the players and coaches throughout the practice and afterward.

The event is free and open to all those in the area. In order to attend “Friday Night Dana Point Times October 4-10, 2019

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

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, Dana Point.

Donna Kalez (left) and Gisele Anderson were given proclamations from the City of Dana Point and County of Orange for their efforts in trademarking Dana Point as the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world. Photo: Lillian Boyd

Lights,” participants must be registered prior to the event. For additional details and registration, visit DanaHillsBoysLax.com.

—Haley Chi-Sing

OC History Book Authors to Speak for DPHS The Dana Point Historical Society will be hosting authors Phil Brigandi and Eric Plunkett on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in light of their new book, The Portolà Expedition in Orange County.

The Portolà expedition was the first Spanish overland exploration through what is now Orange County in 1769. The expedition provides first written descriptions of the area and its native inhabitants. The book includes brief biographies of Captain Gaspar de Portolà and other associated leaders, a new translation of the diary of Lieutenant Miguel Constanso, the expedition’s military engineer, and details on the expedition’s encounter with indigenous people.

Brigandi has been researching and writing local history since 1975 and is the author of more than two dozen books and hundreds of articles on the history of Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties. A native of Orange, California, he joined the board of directors of the Orange Community Historical Society at age 19 and became a member of the Orange County Historical Commission at age 23. He has served as Orange County Archivist, historian for the Ramona Pageant Association, and curator of the San Jacinto Museum.

Plunkett is a teacher and historian with a special interest in the Spanish and Mexican eras of California history. He has published several articles and maintains a history blog at visionsofcalifornia.blogspot. com. He was previously a guest speaker at the Dana Point Historical Society in February 2018. A native of Placentia, he graduated with a degree in history from

Cal State Fullerton in 2008.

For the event, the Dana Point Historical Society will meet in council chambers at Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. A reception and book signing will be held in the museum on the first floor of city hall immediately following the program.

Motorcycle Group Presents 8th Annual Injured Warrior Appreciation Run On Oct. 27, the Orange Coast Harley Owners Group and Orange County Harley-Davidson will hold the 8th annual Injured Warrior Appreciation Run (IWAR).

The Warrior Foundation Freedom Station is a nonprofit organization that provides support services and transitional housing to injured members of the military.

For the past 15 years, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station has provided assistance to four main groups of warriors: the seriously injured just returning home from war; those suffering from post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury; those undergoing physical or occupational therapy; and warriors who have been medically retired and remain in the community.

To serve this last group, the foundation opened Freedom Station—a unique transitional housing residence that provides injured warriors with a supportive environment for healing, personal growth, and preparation for the transition to civilian life.

Hundreds of flag-flying bikers participate in a patriotic ride that stretches for miles down Interstate 5 and are escorted by Fueled by the Fallen, a group of memorial Chevrolet Camaros inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

All motorcyclists are invited to register on the IWAR web site at injuredwarriorride.com.

Fees are $35 for a single rider and $25 for a

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HEADLANDS NATURE WALK 9-11 a.m. This walk focuses on the Dana Point Headlands, its trails, habitat and history. It will introduce participants to the plants and animals located in this Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. Participants will learn about the rare and endangered animals and plants that live here, as well as those typically found in this type of habitat. The Headlands Nature Walk occurs on the first Saturday of each month and begins at 9 a.m. at the Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point. The length of the walk is flexible, approximately 90 minutes, covering 1-2 miles. Please RSVP to DPNaturalResources@danapoint.org or call 949.248.3527.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

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.

passenger. Tickets include lunch, a commemorative pin for the first 500 registrants, and a ride T-shirt. Non-riders are welcome to join in the festivities at Lakeview Park, including a ceremony, meet-and-greet with veterans, live music, food, games and vendors. Opportunity drawing tickets are also currently available to win a new Harley-Davidson 2020 Sportster, donated by Orange County Harley-Davidson.

Tickets can be purchased at the dealership and at the event.

The ride will depart from OC Harley-Davidson in Irvine, head south on I-5 to exit at Cristianitos Road/Camp Pendleton, turn around and enter I-5 North to conclude in Orange.

Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com. danapointtimes.com

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Capistrano Bay District, also known as Beach Road, in Capistrano Beach, faces impacts of coastal erosion and high tide. Photo: Chelsie Rex

A Rising Tide

A Look at How Local Cities Are Addressing Sea Level Rise

BY LILLIAN BOYD AND SHAWN RAYMUNDO, DANA POINT TIMES

H

ow will Dana Point be impacted by sea level rise?

The past month saw an increased amount of activism and engagement centered around climate change and the potential threats of sea level rise, in light of the United Nations Climate Action Summit on Sept. 23. Millions participated in the Global Climate Strikes from Sept. 20-27 to demand action on climate change. The nearest strike to Dana Point was held in Laguna Beach.

On Sept. 24, Jack Ainsworth, the California Coastal Commission’s Executive Director, issued a statement regarding the Inter-

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governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate.

“This report shines a light on what we have all been observing around the world,” Ainsworth said. “We are now witnessing unprecedented heat waves, accelerated ice sheet melt, massive wildfires, and devastation from amped up storm events that are all happening with frightening frequency.”

For the IPCC Oceans Report, more than 100 scientists from more than 30 countries assessed the latest scientific knowledge about the physical science basis and impacts of climate change on ocean, coastal, polar and mountain ecosystems, and the human communities that depend on them.

The report also addressed sea level rise and implications for low-lying islands, coasts and communities.

In the Sept. 23 California Coastal Commission (CCC) meeting, Mary Matella, a CCC environmental scientist, gave a presentation on how sea level rise impacts Orange County and what coastal cities are doing about it.

Local and regional adaptation planning efforts will be critical for ensuring that coastal communities can be resilient to sea

level rising in the coming years, Matella said. The CCC’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) is a planning tool used by local governments to guide development in partnership with the CCC. LCPs contain the ground rules for future development and protection of coastal resources in the 76 coastal cities and counties.

“Now that we’re in the sixth year of the LCP grant program, we have awarded almost $6 million, for 50 projects in 37 jurisdiction, 32 vulnerability assessments,” Matella said.

The grant program offers funding for cities to assess vulnerable coastal areas that could be threatened by sea level rise and provides the opportunity for each city to update its LCP. The study is meant to identify areas of the coastal region that are vulnerable to hazards while considering policies and programs to mitigate such threats.

A resolution to allow Dana Point city staff to apply for a second grant from the CCC appeared on the Oct. 1 Dana Point City Council meeting agenda’s consent calendar.

In 2016, the CCC awarded Dana Point a grant in the amount of $135,000 to complete a SLR Vulnerability Assessment to evaluate and model sea level rise scenarios in con-

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junction with other coastal flooding factors.

The draft report is near completion and will go through public outreach and review before being presented to the council prior to the end of the year.

City council approved the consent calendar, allowing staff to request a grant in the amount of $120,000 to continue the efforts of the previous grant to identify appropriate policies for inclusion in the city’s Coastal Land Use Plan. “(The CCC grant program) is split in different phases. The City of Dana Point is nearing completion of the first phase, which is the vulnerability assessment,” said Matt Schneider, the city’s director for community development. “We are nearing completion and anticipate that the report will be released for public review this month, and go before city council in November.”

Schneider says the assessment has taken this long due to the time it takes to input localized data in the CoSMoS 3.0 model.

The second phase, which Schneider clarified pertains to what appeared on the council agenda, will allow the jurisdiction to look at its LCP to see if changes need to be made per the vulnerability assessment.

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EYE ON DP “Most of the sandy beach in Dana Point is not controlled by the city. It’s controlled by the state and county,” Schneider said.

“So a lot of this will involve coordinating with other agencies to address vulnerability.”

The second phase to this will be about policy and regional coordination, generally speaking, Schneider said. This could include coordination with Capistrano Bay District, a Special Government District that represents the residential properties along Beach Road in Capistrano Beach.

Capistrano Bay District has not initiated a sea level rise assessment, but Beach Road was included in Dana Point’s SLRVA. Details of which areas in Dana Point are considered vulnerable to sea level rise will be released by the city this month.

The 189 homes on Beach Road, and a few vacant lots, sit on the beach, adjacent to county-owned Capistrano Beach, which has faced severe damage due to inclement weather. While Beach Road properties are seeing the impacts of coastal erosion, Capistrano Bay District Manager Donal Russell says it isn’t necessarily the result of sea level rise.

“What we see is long-term loss of beach from wave action in the summertime. It’s a different angle that cuts into the sand on the beach, causing shoreline erosion,” Russell said. “I suppose, decades from now, we could see sea level rise impacts, but right now we’re seeing soft swells have more energy as a result of climate change.”

Russell says homeowners are implementing sand bags to combat the beach erosion.

“Fingers crossed that this helps,” Russell said.

Some areas of the 1 ½-mile mile stretch of properties aren’t as impacted, Russell said. Some pockets avoid much of the impact. The sand loss has also exposed cobble in the ground, which absorbs wave run-up. Russell says this has been a great natural barrier.

“The big question is whether climate change is natural or man-made,” Russell said. “But we’re seeing rising sea surface temperatures and beach erosion.”

In San Clemente, Cecilia Gallardo-Day, the city’s community development director, described the SLRVA, or study, as “factual information about what we can expect in the future and what infrastructures or coastal resources could potentially be vulnerable.”

The study, she also noted, will be the basis of the city’s Coastal Resiliency Plan (CRP) that’s currently in the works and should be released for public review in 2020. The Resiliency Plan, she said, will detail the city’s options on how to mitigate and adapt to sea level rise.

According to the draft of the Vulnerability Assessment, sea level rise poses the biggest threat to the city’s public resources and infrastructure.

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include increased shoreline and beach erosion, wave flooding, and tidal inundation,” the report states. “Unlike in other lowlying cities where SLR can threaten private developments due to flooding or erosion, SLR in San Clemente first threatens the public resources of the public beach.”

It also notes that damage to the pier, Marine Safety Building, railroad and other infrastructure from coastal hazards and storms aren’t “new phenomena.”

“The effects of storms will increase in magnitude with higher water levels,” the draft report’s findings on public beaches states. “Beach nourishment will help to maintain beach width in the short term, but higher water levels will make sandy beaches very difficult to retain impacting recreational opportunities available on the dry beach areas.”

The long-term consequences to the city’s beaches, the draft SLRVA points out, could be “near total loss” and “loss of recreation including surfing.”

The roughly 2-mile-long California Coastal Trail from North Beach to San Clemente State Beach could potentially need “permanent adaptation” or be relocated altogether, as there is likely to be a loss of continuity along the beachside portions.

“Maintaining continuity of the coastal trail will become increasingly difficult in the long-term as trails on the beach side (Central Reach) will be exposed to direct wave action seasonally or year-round,” the draft of the SLRVA states.

As for the pier, the city found that the long-term consequences of sea level rise include “damage from storm waves, erosion of beach behind pier, potential for temporary flooding.”

The draft of the Vulnerability Assessment has made its way through the city’s Planning Commission and Coastal Advisory Committee for review and comments.

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That draft report, which also underwent a public-comment period in August and September, is set to go before the city council for review in early November.

In an interview with Dana Point Times, Kelsey Ducklow, a climate change analyst for CCC, says that sea level rise causes erosion in bluff areas, flooding, and worse impacts from storms and high tide.

“Armoring is a technique of building sea walls in shoreline to protect development and infrastructure from erosion,” Ducklow said. “This stops the beach from eroding inland, but it blocks the beach from migrating, creating a coastal squeeze. Beaches are subsequently lost.”

Ducklow has been on CCC staff for about six years and was a key staff member who worked on sea level guidance, which was adopted in August 2015 and updated in November 2018.

The CCC and partnering cities use the program CoSMoS 3.0 to assess where a community is most at risk. The software looks at built assets such as houses, roadways and highways, as well as natural assets, including beaches.

The modeling tool was developed by the

US Geological Survey.

Ducklow says the models implement scenarios of a sea level rise between 3 and 6 feet.

“Six feet is on the conservative end.

The CCC requires that cities plan out to at least the year 2100, implementing up to six feet of sea level rise,” Ducklow said.

As of now, 37 out of 76 jurisdictions have done the assessment.

“In regards to the jurisdictions that haven’t yet initiated an assessment, I don’t think that it’s because the issue (of sea level rise) is being ignored,” Ducklow said. “I think it’s that some of these jurisdictions lack the resources and capacity to start planning for these kinds of issues.”

In 2017, the city of San Clemente received a $135,000 Local Community Program (LCP) Planning Grant from the California Coastal Commission to prepare the Vulnerability Assessment. The city was also awarded a $75,000 LCP grant in 2018 to put together the Coastal Resiliency Plan.

Gallardo-Day explains that the SLRVA and CRP are part of the city’s larger goal to get a CCC-certified LCP, which contains two primary components: a Land Use Plan (LUP) and a Local Implementation Plan (IP). These components provide measures to implement the plan, such as zoning ordinances.

“The adoption of a new LCP will give the City more control over approving projects within the City’s Coastal Zone and will streamline the Coastal Development Permit review process for applicants,” according to the city.

The CCC certified an updated version of the city’s LUP in August 2018. The city is currently drafting the IP, which is expected to be released for public review and comment next year.

In Ainsworth’s statement on sea level rise, he emphasized the significant risks to coastal communities, critical infrastructure, wetlands, sandy beaches and coastal economy.

“We owe it to our children and future generations to plan for resilient communities while we can. History will judge us harshly if we do nothing or take halfhearted steps,” Ainsworth said. “(This) is a call to action for proactive science-based planning to address this looming disaster with a sense of urgency.” DP

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GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin

by OC Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett

Improvements Arriving at John Wayne Airport

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range County is known for its great climate, wonderful beaches and exciting attractions. It is what drives many of our visitors year-round, and also makes it a great place to live.

With such a large population and demand for travel, we are lucky to have John Wayne Airport (JWA) located conveniently in our county. John Wayne Airport serves as a transportation hub for visitors and Orange County residents who enjoy the convenience of travel.

John Wayne Airport has been working on a number of great enhancements that will increase the guest experience. The first major improvement is the new interactive digital wayfinding signage, which is aimed at making air travel more convenient.

The state-of-the-art and easy-to-use touchscreens, along with the smaller touchscreen devices, help our guests locate specific restaurants, retail concessions and amenities throughout the terminal. A traveler can look up a store, see the types of items sold there, and then even see how many footsteps and minutes it will take them to get there from their current location.

Letters to the Editor OUT OF SERVICE PAUL SEGAL, Dana Point

I sent City Manager Mark Denny an email on August 12, expressing my dismay over the “temporarily out of service” sign on the funicular at Strand Beach.

The funicular has been out of service for the entire summer. The Strand funicular provides access to families, seniors and handicapped, etc. It’s an important community amenity that residents and visitors depend on, especially during the summer.

Please read Mr. Denny’s response to my email below: “Good evening, Mr. Segal: Thank you for your message. This has been a challenging year for the funicular.

There have been multiple failures of mul-

It is truly amazing technology that will help all travelers plan their time before boarding their flights.

Probably my favorite part about the new digital wayfinding transition has been the incorporation of mobile food orders.

Through the new system, you can view menus, order meals for pickup, and even have your meal delivered to your gate.

We added features like this, because we know sometimes traveling can be a hassle, especially if you are traveling with a large group or family, or someone with certain disabilities. These improvements are all about making the experience of flying through our airport simpler, efficient, and accommodating.

Our airport has also developed a fourphase plan to bring new and exciting local food and beverage options. Talking to guests traveling through JWA, they always seem to want more options to eat and drink.

Recently, we have completed the first phase of the plan, which will bring in a slate of new local concepts to JWA. They are set to open in 2020.

These local concepts include TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop, Brodard Express and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. All of these concessions will be in addition to what is currently available at JWA today.

John Wayne Airport has improved customer service through the implementation of free, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the terminal; launching JWAlive, a music program featuring live acoustic guitar and piano performances in the terminal; and introducing Helping Hands, a personalized travel assistance program designed to ease the stress associated with airport travel for individuals

with hidden disabilities, such as autism.

For two consecutive years, John Wayne Airport has been ranked as the highestrated airport by J.D. Power for customer satisfaction among large airports in North America. This year, “The Points Guy,” a popular travel blogger, ranked JWA in the top 10 airports to travel through in the U.S., and JWA was also named “Best in the U.S.” by Frommer’s. Last year, our airport also won “2018 Best Airport in the U.S.” award from Money Magazine.

All of these accomplishments would not have been possible without the wonderful staff we have at the airport under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer THE BARTLETT Barry Rondinelle, who BULLETIN

By Lisa Bartlett was named “2019 Airport Executive of the Year” by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives.

As you can see, we have a lot to be excited and proud about at JWA. The stress of traveling can be burdensome, and the county and John Wayne Airport are making great strides in limiting most of those stresses so that your experience—and the experience of those traveling through our county—is enjoyable and memorable.

Lisa Bartlett is the chairperson of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She was reelected in 2018. DP

tiple parts/systems of the funicular that have challenged city staff and contractors.

The most recent is the failure of the doors and locking mechanisms. Parts availability has also been challenging.

The latest failure was on the locking mechanism, and the manufacturer of the system has shipped it and it is due for delivery in Dana Point on Wednesday.

We will have staff and contractors on site to get it installed on Wednesday with our goal of having the facility operating again the same day.

Funding has not been the issue.

Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenges and get the facility back up and running.

Regards, Mark Denny” Having been out of town for nearly a month, on September 9, I headed down to the Strand, and to my surprise, the funicular is still out of service.

The Strand funicular is a community amenity that Dana Point residents, and visitors, fought for. They suffered through

countless public hearings and finally got what is now the jewel of Dana Point—90 acres of open space, five parks, trails and, yes, direct access to Strand Beach via the funicular. The developer paid for all of it, and the City of Dana Point promised to maintain it. My last email to Mr. Denny went unanswered. Dana Point taxpayers deserve better. Everyone who uses the funicular to get down to The Strand deserves better.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

At the Movies: ‘Judy’s’ End of the Rainbow

Photo: Courtesy of David Hindley / Roadside Attractions

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

J EDITOR’S PICK Groms took to the surf break at the San Clemente Pier during Seafest in 2017. Photo: Eric Heinz

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6: SEAFEST 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 32nd annual San Clemente Seafest, which will feature its first-ever Street Taco Challenge. The event will also include a surf contest, an arts and crafts show and activities for children, a business expo and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation. All of these will take place at the historic San Clemente Pier area. Parking and shuttle services will also be available during Seafest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San Clemente High School. For more information, call 949.492.1131 or visit SCChamber.com.

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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 | 04 SIP AND PAINT WITH UNWIND OC 6 p.m. Enjoy five hours out on the harbor with a 1- to 2-hour paint session with an artist and an ocean view with VIP tables.

There will be dessert and wine tasting on the harbor side, with firepits and an upscale lounge. Aventura Ocean Club, 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point. aventuraoceanclub.com. 949.614.5302.

SURFRIDER MOVIE NIGHT 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Surfrider Foundation: South Orange County Chapter will be hosting a free movie night at Ocean Institute, showing the film Metamorphosis: A Poem for the Planet. The movie captures the scale of the global environmental Dana Point Times October 4-10, 2019

crisis. Forest fires consume communities, species vanish, and entire ecosystems collapse. The film argues a case that economic growth—tied to increased speed of resource extraction—has created a machine with the capacity to destroy all life. Reserve tickets on Eventbrite. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. oceaninstitute.org. southoc.surfrider.org.

NEON NATION AT STILLWATER 9 p.m.-midnight. Listen to live music at StillWater Spirits & Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003.

Danapointstillwater.com.

‘MURDER ON THE NILE’ 8 p.m. It’s the 1940s. Kay Ridgeway is cruising on the River Nile. Kay has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. This production, written by famed mystery novelist Agatha Christie, marks the start of the Camino Real Playhouse’s 30th season.

Performances for Murder on the Nile run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Oct. 6. Price of admission for regular tickets is $27; tickets for cabaret tables are $37. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.8082. CaminoRealPlayhouse.org.

Saturday | 05 STOKED ON SCIENCE TEEN CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Stoked on Science Conference will expose high school students to various careers in ocean science.

Participants will explore careers by participating in hands-on workshops with science professionals in our Ocean Education Center and at sea aboard our research vessel, Sea Explorer. Stoked on Science will provide participants with a better understanding of scientific research, fields in the sciences and career paths. By introducing participants to a variety of successful, innovative professionals, the conference will inspire the next generation of ocean advocates. Youth ages 11-17, entering middle school or high school for the 2019-2020 school year, are eligible to attend. General admission costs $35 per person. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. oceaninstitute.org DOG TRAINING 9:30 a.m. Bring your pooch out for a dog obedience and manners informative course. The class covers how dogs learn potty training, crate training, socialization, loose-leash training and more. The course comes with a curriculum sheet and the iSpeak Dog Training video. Dogs will be ready for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (Cont. on page 12)

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udy Garland is one of the most famous and beloved women to ever live. Because of this, she has been the subject of many biographies and documentaries, too. Since so much has been reported, rumored and speculated about the legendary singer-actress, there are bound to be inconsistencies and agendas from those who genuinely cared about her and those just interested in exploiting her.

Rupert Goold’s Judy is set in the last year of Judy’s (Renee Zellweger) life in 1969, where we see her still putting on a hell of a show—but without a legitimate home to return to after work.

Her kids love her, but she’s regularly fighting with their father, ex-husband Sid Luft (Rufus Sewell), on custody arrangements. She can’t afford to turn down gigs, and she’s as dependent on prescription drugs as she was in her prime. The one gig that might turn things around for her is a five-week run of shows in London.

For lifelong fans of Garland, there probably won’t ever be a properly accurate portrayal on the musical performer’s life, as is the case with the average biopic. Zellweger’s impression of Judy’s speaking voice is very hit-or-miss, but she does manage to physically pull off imitating her mannerisms. No one will ever be able to duplicate Judy’s exact singing vocals, but as we previously saw with Chicago (2002), Renee can sing appropriately when it is necessary.

Not surprisingly, there are dates out of order and locations changed, for whatever artistic reason, by the filmmakers of Judy. One thing that kind of took me out of the feature was that the tone of the flashbacks felt almost like they were from a different film than the 1969 scenes. As a Judy Garland fan myself, I think we already had the notexactly-accurate-but-still-worth-watching-for-the-performances type of picture with Me and My Shadows (2001). DP

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 10) test after this course. The first dog training class is always free. No obligation to sign up after the first dog training class.

Future training classes are held at Lantern Bay County Park in Dana Point and at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach. Visit ispeakdogtrainingca.com. Lantern Bay County Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point.

LIVE MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE 8-9:30 p.m. Experience live music from the deck of the Dana Pride every Saturday night as it cruises through beautiful Dana Point Harbor. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Dana Pride’s special Pride Punch.

Full cash bar available; 21-and-older event. $28 per person. For tickets, call 888-2240603 or book online at DanaWharf.com 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Sunday | 06 BRUNCH AT RAYA 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A tempting brunch with flowing champagne awaits guests every Sunday morning in RAYA at The RitzCarlton, Laguna Niguel. Start with a fresh fruit martini and a selection of pastries, then enjoy a three-course a la carte menu. Cost is $72. One Ritz Carlton

Drive, Dana Point. 949.240.2000. ritzcarlton.com/LagunaDining.

FIRST SUNDAY CAR SHOW 9 a.m. First Sunday Car Show is a free, family-friendly, San Juan Capistrano event hosted by The Local Dish Magazine. The car show features food and drinks available for purchase, including $2 tacos and $5 drink specials. There will also be plenty of cars, crafts, demos, sweets, beer and a wine garden. 31115 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.337.3875. TheLocalDishMagazine.com.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Head to Downtown San Clemente the first Sunday of every month for the Village Art Faire. The Faire offers an array of exceptional handcrafted works by gifted artisans, including fine art, jewelry, woodwork, fused and blown glass, sculptures, ceramics, home decor, candles, knits, botanicals, and much more.

Downtown San Clemente, 100 block of Avenida Del Mar. 949.395.7008.

VillageSanClemente.org.

Monday | 07 BINGO AT GOODY’S 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a

bingo night for a charity of the month.

Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE 9:30-11:30 a.m. The South Orange County Bridge Center will host a special introductory session so you can learn what bridge is all about. Afterward, you can sign up for the weekly series that runs every Monday through Oct. 14. South Orange County Bridge Center, 31251 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.1268. janedober@ gmail.com. socb.center.

Tuesday | 08 TINY TOTS: SEA STAR ADVENTURE SERIES 9:30 a.m. This six-week adventure series explores shapes, colors, textures and more. Each Tuesday session includes exploration, an animal encounter and an activity and continues until Oct. 29. This program is suitable for ages 2-3 years, with parental support. The series fee is $150 for all six classes, and the drop-in fee is $30 per session. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana

Point. oceaninstitute.org.

BEGINNING HULA CLASS 6:30-7:15 p.m. Have fun and learn basic language, songs, dance steps, motions and meanings. Includes work with poi balls (Maori culture from New Zealand), Hawaiian hula, Tahitian, Samoan music/dance forms. All are welcome. Hula Connection, 3551 Camino Mira Costa, Suite J, San Clemente. 949.842.0662. HulaConnection.net.

Wednesday | 09 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.

CASA KIDS: STORY TIME 10-11 a.m. Casa Romantica welcomes children ages 1 through 7 for a picture book reading every Wednesday in the courtyard.

A Q&A session and a dance will be held after each story. Admission is free. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. CasaRomantica.org.

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

Why Can’t Senior Men Be ‘Just Friends’?

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anice, not her true name, age 70, emailed with this question: “Why can’t senior men be ‘just friends’ with a lady?

“I meet a nice man, we get along, share humor and activities we like. But I’m not romantically or sexually attracted to him.

I tell him this, he says OK, but he continually tries to pursue romance.”

A year ago, Janice met a recent widower on Craigslist. He was 71 and lived in her city. She told him she enjoyed his company, but she was not romantically attracted to him. They stopped dating.

He texted her from time to time, asking to see her. This summer, she agreed to meet him again.

know sex is uppermost in men’s thinking process.”

Janice said, “Off he went! On the same train of thought. Again, I explained that I really liked his company and would like to do things together, but that I was not attracted to him in a romantic way.

“He still brought up romance, would hug me, touch me . . . try to get me to change my mind. He even stole a kiss when I only bent in to hug him goodbye.

ON LIFE AND “This has happened LOVE AFTER 50 to me four times lately

By Tom Blake with different men.

Why can’t senior men, many who are lonely, be content just being friends without wanting the physical aspect?”

Joel: “Someone who is a good companion for activities and conversation likely has most all of the qualities for a long-term relationship. When I enjoy a woman, after a while, I want to completely ‘enjoy’ her.

“Women want love before sex; men, sex before love. Men are motivated by lust.”

Henry: “If I wanted a friend to hang out with and not have sex, I’d hang out with guy friends, who wouldn’t have to be wined and dined. Just two, three or more guys lying to each other, laughing about the good old times, discussing our pains and talking about the ones that got away.

“Most older women don’t want sex. If they just want a friend, they can go out with women friends.”

I surveyed readers for their opinions: Richard: “I’m always amused at the ‘surprise’ women report when the men they date want sex. Here’s a bulletin for females in that category: Men date to get sex! That’s not all that bad, because for lots of guys like me, that’s the minimum relationship requirement.”

Tom’s opinion: Most men I know say they enjoy physical contact with women. If a man is attracted to a woman, in addition to doing things together—movies, plays, travel, camping, dinner, walking, for example—he likely wants the physical contact as well.

If a man is interested in a relationship

Sandi: “Men are hard-wired so differently from women. I think by now we

with a woman, he’ll wait until she’s ready to be physical. Of course, at some point, he may decide the situation is never going to change and he’ll move on to be with a woman who wants romance.

The widower who pursued Janice kept trying because he was attracted to her. He hoped she’d change her feelings and felt she was worth waiting for.

As far as his stealing that kiss—at least the guy had a little fire in his belly at age 71.

I understand Janice’s frustration. And one item she mentioned I agree with: I don’t understand why a man who is lonely, and has no one, isn’t willing to have a friend without benefits.

Wouldn’t that be better than not having a friend at all?

Joel summed up this topic by adding: “It’s a jungle out there.”

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating.

See his website at findingloveafter50.com.

To comment: 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

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Kittle DANA POINT TIMES

M Kittle. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

eet Kittle, a sweet kitty looking for a home to call her very own. Kittle is 11/2 years old and gets along with other cats. She is a mellow kitty and spends much of her day sunbathing or watching the birds outside. She would make an ideal pet for someone who wants a calm, relaxed kitty.

If you would like to know more about Kittle, 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 Last week’s solution:

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 Dana Point Times October 4-10, 2019

Photo: Courtesy of OC Public Libraries

FROM THE ARCHIVES This photo was taken of a coyote

in a backyard of the Pequet family home on Los Serranos Drive in Laguna Niguel, in the 1980s.

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.

See the solution in next week’s issue.

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GIVE IT AWAY Red Hot Chili Peppers Bring Ohana to Doheny

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

Ohana Fest returned to Doheny State Beach for a fourth year, with a threeday lineup. Headliners included The Strokes, Eddie Vedder and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. There were three stages: the Main Stage, the Tiki Stage and the Storytellers Stage. The Storytellers Stage served as a platform for activism for local organizations such as Surfrider Foundation: South Orange County Chapter and Music Preserves. The festival’s finale of The Red Hot Chili Peppers closing set drew the most fans on Sunday. The festival fundraises for California State Parks and the San Onofre Parks Foundation. According to Live Nation, the event has given back between $200,000 to $250,000 per year to support conservation efforts and education outreach. DP Ohana Fest was first brought to Dana Point in 2016 with the goal of bringing an eclectic variety of talented and passionate musicians to the stage. Organizers continue to uphold that mission each year when selecting a lineup. Photos: Scott Schmitt, San Juan Photo

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 100 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 19-20237-SP-CA Title No. 190744494-CA-VOI A.P.N. 673-072-17 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/06/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Phillip G. Wilson, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 06/12/2007 as Instrument No. 2007000374464 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Orange County, California. Date of Sale: 10/10/2019 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $675,520.49 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 33252 Elisa Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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, Dana Point Times October 4-10, 2019

before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-20237-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 09/04/2019 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4704103 09/20/2019, 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196553265 The following person(s) is doing business as: EVOLVE REALTY 33621 RISING TIDE COURT DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): STEVEN G. WEISER 33621 RISING TIDE COURT DANA POINT, CA 92629 The business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a /s/STEVEN WEISER, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County On 08/28/19 Publish: Dana Point Times SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2019-01096740 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Sue Robin Lederman-Smith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Sue Robin Lederman-Smith PROPOSED NAME A. Sue Robin Lederman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the

petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 10/31/2019 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Window: 44. The address of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange: Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.

Date: September 13, 2019 JUDGE JAMES J. DI CESARE, Judge of the Superior Court Published: Dana Point Times September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196555027 The following person(s) is doing business as: MICHAEL F. BROWN DBA LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL F. BROWN 23046 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, STE. 600 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 Full Name of Registrant(s): MICHAEL FRANCIS BROWN 17 GRAND MASTER COURT DANA POINT, CA 92629 The business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a /s/MICHAEL BROWN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County On 09/18/2019 Publish: Dana Point Times September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Marisa Roso; and Does 1 through 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Grant Stephen Martin, Jr. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a

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nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2019-01061217-CU-PA-CJC Judge Theodore Howard The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Robert J. Pecora 106167 Law Office of Robert J. Pecora 7855 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 408 (858)454-4014 La Jolla, CA 92037 DATE: (Fecha) 04/02/2019 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) Karla Macias, Deputy Clerk (Adjunto) Published: Dana Point Times October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019

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

Coastal Development Permit CDP19-0012: A request to allow the 243 square foot addition and remodel to a legal nonconforming house and garage that is located on a coastal bluff lot. The proposed additions would bring the house to 3,624 square feet and the garage to 491 square feet. The project would also include two new decks and a patio cover at the back of the house. The project site is located in the City’s Coastal Overlay District (the California Coastal Zone) and the Appeals Jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, located at 34821 Doheny Place.

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CDP19-0012 34821 Doheny Place (APN 123-233-10) Beth Billstein The project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Monday, October 14, 2019 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

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

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

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

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE DANA POINT TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID).

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Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing to be conducted at the above address or by writing to the City Council at 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629, Attention: City Clerk. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence. For further information, you may contact the City Clerk at (949) 248-3505.

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‘That Was Oz’

Simmons remembered with smiles, stories at celebration of life

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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he Dana Hills High School gym was packed to the brim with people wearing Hawaiian shirts and sandals on the night of Sept. 26 as family, friends, colleagues, former players and others gathered to celebrate the life of former longtime Dolphins volleyball coach Oz Simmons.

Simmons, who coached volleyball and taught math at Dana Hills for 35 years before his retirement in 2018, died of cancer on Sept. 2 at the age of 62.

Friends, family, Dana Hills colleagues and former players all spoke at a podium at the center of the Dana Hills gym, which will soon be named for Simmons, surrounded by a half-circle of Simmons’ trademark Hawaiian shirts laid on the court.

The podium itself was adorned with Simmons’ coaching jacket, a wide-brimmed straw sun hat, and a bag of volleyballs. A trail of Simmons’ sandals were also placed like footsteps toward the stairs at the end of the gym and an open door.

Those who took turns at the podium shared reverent and raucous stories of Simmons’ selflessness, caring demeanor and well-known sense of humor, explaining how they were inspired by Simmons. After relating an anecdote that might sound odd to others but invoked a laugh from the attendees, nearly each speaker would stop and say with a thoughtful smile, “That was Oz.” Former Dana Hills cross country and track coach Tim Butler recounted stories from the times his three children played for Simmons and tales of the legendary “Camp Oz” beach workouts.

“Oz was somebody I always wanted to

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Former Dana Hills volleyball coach Oz Simmons was remembered in a celebration of life at Dana Hills High School on Thursday, Sept. 26. Simmons coached and taught at Dana Hills for 35 years before his retirement in 2018. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

be like,” Butler said.

Dana Hills alum and girls cross country coach Nick Smith recalled his early days as a student-teacher at Dana Hills. Smith said it was always a small competition to see who could get to work in the morning first. When Smith would show up first, Simmons would provide a warm greeting, but if Simmons was first, Smith would receive a little jab.

“Nice of you to show up, Mr. Smith,” Smith recalled Simmons saying.

Smith said Simmons taught kids, not math.

Smith also recalled Simmons’ words

from an email Simmons sent out before his retirement.

“I will not miss any of you, because that means I forgot all the memories of you,” the email said.

Jason Allemann, a Dana Hills alum and former principal, showcased Simmons’ sense of humor.

“Oz was rich with inappropriate workplace one-liners—always at the exact right time to say them,” Allemann said.

Former players were all asked to come onto the court to be recognized and huddle, and some former players spoke. The

players all huddled together and let out one loud chant of “D-H!” The celebration was also marked by an orchestra quartet playing songs including “Wind Beneath My Wings,” Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Friend Andy Awaa read “The Dash,”

by Linda Ellis, and sister-in-law Diane Grant read “The Next Place.”

The program was followed by a sunset paddle out at Doheny State Beach, and an open mic was available at the reception in the Dana Hills mall for attendees to share their stories about Simmons. DP

Boersma Sets Sacks Record as Football Remains Unbeaten

host Laguna Hills for homecoming on Friday, Oct. 4.

The Dana Hills defensive front provided pressure all night, with senior defensive end Boersma racking up three more sacks to set the school record for sacks in a season with 18 ½ through six games, a total that leads the nation, according to MaxPreps. Zack Alario had set the previous record in 2009 with 17 1/2 sacks in 12 games.

Nike Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Senior Carrick Denker won the senior/invitational race with a personalrecord time of 14:33.2 and paced the Dana Hills boys to the team title in the same three-mile race. Dana Hills beat out Great Oak, 55-75.

Denker’s win was the fifth straight by a Dolphin in the event, following Simon Fuller’s 2018 win and three straight by Jack Landgraf.

Sophomore Jai Dawson finished seventh in a personal-record 14:56.1, junior Brandon Pizano finished 16th in a personal-record 15:01.6, junior Ryan Broadhead finished 23rd in a personalrecord 15:09.9 and junior Gianni Viola finished 25th at 15:12.3. DP

Liam Boersma set the school record for sacks in a season, and Aiden Frangipane ran for a score and denied another on an interception to push Dana Hills over Ocean View, 20-7, extending the Dolphins’ school-record start to 6-0 on Friday, Sept. 27.

Dana Hills, ranked No. 4 in Division 12, also clinched its first winning season since 2009 while matching its win total from the previous four seasons combined.

The Dolphins are undefeated going into Sea View League play, where they

Denker, Boys Cross Country Win Dana Hills Invite Titles The Dolphins boys cross country team defended its home turf in the Dana Hills

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Meet America’s Most Core Surf Shop

World’s Best Coming to Trestles

Catalyst wins Oakley Surf Shop Challenge in pumping Nicaraguan surf

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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et’s make it official: San Clemente surf shop Catalyst now owns the title of “America’s Most Core Surf Shop.”

And it has rightfully earned it.

This September, Surfer Magazine’s Oakley Surf Shop Challenge descended on Playa Colorado in Nicaragua for its national finals. In attendance were six teams representing various hotbed surf regions throughout the country, but it was the first-ever appearance for Catalyst.

Other teams that made the trip south included Sunrise Surf Shop from Florida, Secret Spot Surf Shop from North Carolina, HIC Kailua from Hawaii, Pacific Wave Surf Shop from Santa Cruz, and 2018 defending champion Surf Ride Oceanside.

The teams were comprised of two “pro” surfers and two shop “employees,” which provides the contest with elite, world-class talent, as well as giving underground shop rats a chance to shine on a big stage.

Catalyst was represented by hometown pros Nate Yeomans and Kei Kobayashi, who teamed up with cash register jockeys Jack Hopkins and Kevin Tran. A shop from San Clemente or Dana Point had never won the title, making this year’s victory all the more sweet.

The Oakley Surf Shop Challenge first debuted in 2009 as a way to celebrate the

Catalyst Surf Shop takes the win at the Oakley Surf Shop Challenge finals in Nicaragua: Photo: Courtesy of Surfer Magazine

critical role that surf shops play in surfing’s vibrant culture. Today, the contest series is the proving ground for friendly surf shop rivalries and serves as the ideal forum for shining light on just how important these local businesses are to our respective communities.

Regional qualifying events are held throughout the year. The winners of each region received an all-expenses-paid trip to Nicaragua to battle it out for a cash prize and, more importantly, bragging rights.

The final was held on Sept. 11, and the Central American surf was absolutely perfect. With solid four- to six-foot barrels and offshore winds, the stacked talent on the Catalyst team took full advantage.

Kobayashi shined from beginning to end. In Round 1, he posted a 9.03 on an absolute screamer. He kept the momentum going in the final, posting an 8.10.

The team used his wave as its “double

whammy” wave, meaning the score was doubled, giving a huge advantage to the San Clemente squad.

Hopkins contributed with a five-point ride. Then it was Yeomans’ turn. A veteran of the WSL Championship Tour, Yeomans knows a thing or two about making heats, and with the waves cooking, he was happy to oblige. The goofy-footer paddled out and locked in an 8.57 on a well-executed left-hander.

With a combined heat score of 29.3, Catalyst was rolling before Tran even paddled out.

“We all came out and just wanted to have fun—no pressure at all,” Tran said as the champagne was flying. “That’s when we perform the best; just having fun, and it worked out in our favor. Everyone did what they had to do, and it was such a fun time out here. That [trophy] is going to look good in the shop!” DP

his week, the Relik World Longboard Tour lands at Lowers, and with a solid south swell lining up, it’s setting up to be another successful year for the event.

For almost 20 years, we were used to seeing the WSL Championship Tour steam through town around this time of year, but Relik scooped up the California State Parks permit to run a professional surf contest at Lowers after the WSL opted for the Surf Ranch in Lemoore in 2018.

Featuring a Who’s Who of the best loggers and high-performance longboarders, this is the second year for Relik at Lowers.

Among the local talent in the mix at Lowers will be pro-turned-realtor Christian Wach, shaper/artist Tyler Warren and Lindsay Steinriede, who’s been on a roll.

The judging criteria for the Relik contests are a little different than other, more traditional criteria. They utilize something they refer to as “the three Ts”: TIMING: The ability to ride the entire wave without running ahead or falling behind the curl, but with the proper application of turns, stalls and cutbacks, moving smoothly in and out of the pocket.

TEMPO: Matching the speed of the board to the speed of the wave and carrying that speed throughout a series of integrated maneuvers.

TRIM: Maintaining optimum speed throughout the ride, through all sections of the wave, without the hopping or pumping associated with short board surfing.

The contest will run Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. DP

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GROM OF THE WEEK

DYLAN YOUNG

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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rom whitewash days at San Onofre to rolling through eighth grade at Bernice Ayer Middle School, Dylan Young is living the dream in San Clemente.

“These days, I mostly surf Lowers and Oceanside,” said Young, who’s been ripping lately.

Hanging with a tight-knit crew of super-amped local groms, Young and pals together are pushing one another to be their best, both in and out of the water.

“I like surfing with my friends, and I love the adrenaline when I’m trying something new,” Young said. “I am inspired Dana Point Times October 4-10, 2019

by surfing, because I always want to improve a certain maneuver, then start with another one.”

When he was just 4 years old, his dad pushed him into his first combers at San O. “I look up to my dad in surfing, because he’s the one who taught me, and he is also a good waterman,” Young said.

As for the benefits of being out in the ocean amongst the waves, Young said, “Surfing clears my mind, makes me think about only positive things.”

And where does Young think surfing will take him in 10 years? Well, he hopes to keep chasing the dream.

“In 10 years, I hope I will be a local, free surfer and traveling around the world to new spots I haven’t been before,” he said. DP

Water Temperature: 70-72 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-15 Outlook: Wave size eases on Friday, then the trend towards smaller surf continues through the weekend, with Sunday mainly down in the knee to waist high zone, (2-3’ faces). Light winds for the mornings, followed by light+ to moderate W-WSW onshores in the afternoons. Another round of SSW swell is scheduled for next week. For the latest details be sure to visit Surfline.com.

Dylan Young. Photo: Courtesy

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