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INSIDE: CUSD Officials Hear Survey Results on Potential Bond for Dana Hills Facilities E E ND

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Watchdog Group Grades OC Cities on Campaign Spending Laws, Transparency E E ND

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Annual REDO Vintage, Artisan Market to Combine Art, Retail & Music E

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The REDO Vintage & Maker’s Market is set to return to Dana Point this Sunday, May 1, along Del Prado Ave. Photo: File

CUSD Advocates for Raise in Base Student Funding E E ND

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Outer Reef Restaurant to Offer Social Dining Experience E E ND

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Dana Hills Baseball Playoff Race Extends to Final Game S

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“Basically, I was asked to do this restaurant to make it not a hotel restaurant, within a hotel,” said Tesar, a fourtime, James Beard-nominated chef.

Initially, Tesar had hoped to create a highly focused, high-end seafood restaurant serving ultra-fine dining. However, he said that with COVID, he had to rethink and modify the concept. Outer Reef will still offer a fine dining experience, but Tesar emphasized the aspect of sharing dishes at the restaurant.

“The menu is elevated, yet approachable and very shareable,” Tesar described. “A group of people can come in for dinner and order a whole fish, a lobster and a steak and enjoy a little bit of everything, in a way creating their own tasting menu.

It’s more social than Chef John Tesar sitting behind a table for three hours and doing a multicourse tasting menu.”

The menu will be split into three main categories: raw dishes, barely touched dishes, and lightly cooked dishes in addition to salads, pastas, steaks and sides. The menu will vary based on seasonality and availability, using fresh seafood sourced from the West Coast.

Outer Reef will also feature dry-aged steak from Tesar’s steakhouse, Knife, with dry-aged bone-in ribeye, sirloin and prime filet of beef.

“I tailored this menu towards the change in the style of dining and what I believe to be the way people want to eat these days,” Tesar said.

“I think our guests will be pleasantly surprised by the unique perspective we’ve put on classically prepared recipes,” he continued. “All of the fish is indigenous to this ocean, so in that sense, it will be familiar, but we’ve done things differently with a scrupulous attention to detail.”

The restaurant’s design incorporates coastal elements throughout the space, according to Tesar. Outer Reef also has an outdoor patio with five firepits.

“The restaurant was designed like a beautiful beach house in the Hamptons, because that’s where I grew up,” he said.

“Everything is white and blue with clean lines, but it’s also very fun and whimsical, as if you’re visiting someone’s beautiful beach house.”

The public opening on Friday will offer limited seating while the restaurant “gets up to full speed.” Tesar will be in town, cooking at the restaurant.

“Especially if you like steak and seafood and great socializing and a great patio, it’s a great place to just come eat and drink, get some snacks to eat,” Tesar said. “It’s just another waterfront hang in Dana Point, and great, great food.”

The restaurant will offer dinner to start, but there are plans to eventually offer breakfast and lunch. Outer Reef will be open 5-10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Reservations are available at OpenTable.

A group of people can “come in for dinner and

order a whole fish, a lobster and a steak and enjoy a little bit of everything, in a way creating their own tasting menu.

Outer Reef’s menu will feature a selection of mostly raw, barely touched and lightly cooked dishes.

Photo: Courtesy of Kevin Marple

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TOP NEWS DANA POINT SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

New Coastal Seafood Restaurant to Bring Shareable Menu, Social Dining to Dana Point

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Outer Reef, a new coastal seafood restaurant by Chef John Tesar at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, is set to open on Friday, April 29.

The restaurant will offer a distinct West Coast spin on favorite dishes from Tesar’s seafood restaurant Spoon Bar and Kitchen in Dallas, with a menu

focused on the philosophy of mostly raw, barely touched and lightly cooked preparation.

The restaurant was scheduled to open in 2020 but was delayed because of COVID-19. Outer Reef is part of the hotel’s recent $25 million renovations, which included makeovers to 378 guestrooms.

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State Health Department Delays Implementing Student COVID Vaccine Requirement

BY COLLIN BREAUX

A mandate for California students to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus will not be happening in the immediate future.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced on April 14 that the vaccine requirement for students attending classes in-person will not go into effect before July 1, 2023.

“The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet fully approved COVID-19 vaccines for individuals of all ages within the 7–12 grade span,” a CDPH news release said. “The State of California announced last October that full approval by the FDA was a precondition to initiating the rulemaking process

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requirement during the current school year, to “ensure sufficient time for successful implementation” of the guideline, the announcement said.

If the FDA gives full approval, the health department would then consider recommendations from other agencies—including the American Academy of Pediatrics—before instituting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.

“CDPH strongly encourages all eligible Californians, including children, to be vaccinated against COVID-19,” California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón said in the news release.

Vaccine requirements—including

to add the COVID-19 vaccine to other vaccinations required for in-person school attendance—such as measles, mumps, and rubella—pursuant to California’s Health and Safety Code.”

The October announcement came from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who at that time predicted the vaccine requirement could be implemented in either January or July 2022. Under the requirement, students who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 would have to go into independent study. The mandate does allow exemptions for medical, religious, and personal belief reasons.

State officials did not want to get started on the regulatory process for the

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for students—have elicited backlash from parents and children in South Orange County, who have often attended Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees meetings to denounce the proposed mandate.

School districts do not set educational health policies and have to follow CDPH guidelines.

Recently introduced legislation from State Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) that proposes to add the COVID vaccination to the list of required immunizations for students has not moved forward since the bill was referred to the State Senate’s Health and Education committees in February.

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Capo Unified Advocates for State to Raise Base Student Funding

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Officials and staff with the Capistrano Unified School District believe that CUSD is underfunded under the current education funding formula from the state, and they are raising awareness of a campaign called Raise the Base that supports increasing the dollar amount given per student.

The CUSD Board of Trustees approved a resolution brought forth at a monthly meeting on April 20, directing Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte to communicate the Raise the Base message to the public—and encouraging parent and community support for California Assembly Bill 1614, which also supports more educational base funding.

AB 1614, introduced by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), was introduced in January of this year and intends to increase base grants from the state in “order to achieve specified educational goals,” according to the bill’s language.

The legislation was last rereferred to an educational committee on April 19, but otherwise it has not significantly moved forward.

The majority of educational funding for school districts in California comes from the state under a formula introduced in 2013 called the Local Control Funding Formula, or LCFF, for short.

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, a base amount of funding is provided based on a district’s average daily attendance, with extra funding then provided for high-need students such as the economically disadvantaged, English learners, or foster youth.

In a recent interview with Dana Point Times, CUSD spokesperson Ryan Burris said CUSD has been underfunded for

years compared to neighboring districts—such as the Santa Ana Unified School District—because of CUSD’s comparatively lower number of Title I students.

Title I is an educational term for disadvantaged or low-performing students.

State funding per student in California is approximately $8,017 per K-12 student per year, according to the Education Data Initiative. Federal funding is $1,149 per student, while local funding contributes $5,158 per student.

Raise the Base supports raising base funding for all students in California, not just in CUSD. “We’re excited tonight to present this resolution so that we’re able to use the district email to get the message out on the importance of this campaign,” Vital Brulte said. “When LCFF first came in, LCFF—although really great policy in terms of understanding the idea that some children cost more—the state of California wrestled and struggled to make sure that every child costs something.”

Watchdog Group Grades OC Municipalities on Campaign Spending Laws, Transparency

BY COLLIN BREAUX, BREANNA GREENBERG AND C. JAYDEN SMITH

How transparent are Orange County’s cities when it comes to publishing election finance information?

That’s what one watchdog group has tried to answer with its recently released report that examines each city government’s rules and public accessibility when it comes to campaign spending on local candidates.

Citizens Take Action, which describes itself as a nonpartisan nonprofit that supports more civic engagement and robust government action, put out the new report card, which graded each municipality based on whether there are caps on candidate finances and how easily people can review the money behind elections.

In particular, the recent look at campaign finance spending in municipal elections was done to assess “the safeguards in place to protect city governments from undue influence by special interests, including contractors or developers seeking to do business in or with a city,” the organization said in a news release.

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A recently released report from Citizens Take Action examined each Orange County city’s rules and level of transparency when it comes to campaign spending on local elections, assigning letter grades to the municipalities. Photo: File

every city’s official website to determine whether campaign finance data was present, how many years of data were available, and how easy it was to find the information from the home page.

“We defined ‘easy’ as in how easy is it for a member of the public to find the campaign finance data on their local elected officials and candidates through the city’s official website,” Burke said.

“Cities that scored high on ease of access have an intuitive process by which

Citizens Take Action founder David Burke elaborated further on the research in emailed responses to questions from Dana Point Times about the report and its findings.

Burke said that beginning in the summer of 2021, he and a team of interns found and read every ordinance passed by a city in Orange County pertaining to campaign finance laws or the reporting of campaign finance data.

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“Rather than really focusing on that base grant first and then adding supplemental in concentration funds, the state re-divided money and districts like Capistrano Unified School District lost out on funds,” she added.

The campaign supports rectifying the base grant so all children in California get “what they need—public education”—while continuing supplemental and concentration grants, Vital Brulte said.

“We do recognize and support that some children need extra support— English learners, foster youth—but we want to make sure that all children get what they need,” Vital Brulte said.

The district in its resolution noted that raising base funding would not raise taxes.

Michele Ploessel-Campbell, executive vice president for CUSD’s Parent Teacher Student Association Council, said raising base funding will “be a huge positive impact on all California public school students and, specifically, on the students of Capistrano Unified.”

visitors can find campaign finance data in two or three links and a couple of minutes.”

The tri-city municipalities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano received varying grades. Whether the cities placed limits on the contributions that candidates could receive from individuals and Political Action Committees (PACs), as well as the availability of information on candidates’ campaign contributions, were factors in those grades.

Dana Point received the highest grade of the three towns, with a B-. San Juan Capistrano was in the middle range with a C+. San Clemente scored the lowest with a D-.

The report said Dana Point has a “strong” $810 limit on campaign contributions by individuals, but it has no limits on contributions or “unique prohibitions” or limits on campaign contributions from prospective city contractors.

“Dana Point received a perfect score—30 out of 30 possible points for the transparency of campaign finance data,” the report said. “The information on candidates’ campaign contributions and expenditures is easy to find on the city’s website. The data also goes back to 2004, which covers every sitting elected official, as well as many former officials.”

Burke said there is a link from Dana Point’s homepage titled Fair Political Practices Reporting that “leads visitors to a wealth of information about candidates’ campaign finance data, which is part of why the city received high marks for transparency.” danapointtimes.com

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“On the other hand, in some cities, the candidates’ campaign finance data could only be accessed through a search for a specific form, which many voters would not likely be familiar with, or had links that simply did not work,” Burke continued. “Those cities received low scores for ease of access.”

In response to Citizens Take Action’s findings, Dana Point City Clerk Shayna Sharke said the report shows the city “is committed to maintaining a transparent elections process by providing easily accessible information to the public online.”

“Committee Campaign Financial Statements, required by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hosted under the City Clerk’s department page on danapoint.org and on file in the City Clerk’s Office,” Sharke said.

General recommendations from the nonprofit include enacting campaign contribution limits of $1,000 or less on individuals, instituting a limit of $2,000 or less for PACs, and establishing a prohibition or campaign contribution limits of $500 or less on city contractors or developers before potential involvement with a municipality.

Citizens Take Action noted that most cities throughout Orange County received low marks in the report, with more than half graded as a D or worse.

Lake Forest, in particular, scored a D, while Mission Viejo was rated an F. “Only 44 percent of cities in Orange County have enacted campaign contribution limits on individuals. And only one city—Santa Ana—has enacted a campaign contribution limit on Political Action Committees,” the nonprofit said.

“The widespread absence of such limits makes cities vulnerable to undue influence from wealthy individuals, businesses, and labor unions.”

Citizens Take Action wanted to focus on municipal campaign finance laws and transparency, because campaign contributions of “even a few thousand dollars” can have an “outsized influence” on local elections, which tend to be less expensive than state or federal elections, Burke said.

“Because there is no centralized resource for municipal campaign finance disclosures in California like there is for state or federal elections, it is important to highlight cities that make the information readily available versus those that do not,” Burke said.

“Though state and federal elections get more media attention, municipal government makes a huge impact on our day-to-day lives,” he continued.

“Things like new housing developments in our neighborhood, traffic safety, or how much we pay for trash pickup are all determined in large part by the municipal government.”

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Capistrano Unified School District officials are weighing whether to seek a bond to fund facility upgrades at Dana Hills High School, in the wake of previous bond measures that were not approved by enough voters. Photo: File

of the fact that your community is a little more tax-sensitive than some.”

The data also suggests a lack of awareness about facility needs and conditions at Dana Hills High, McLarney said.

A little more than half of those polled in an initial ballot test—intended to reflect what the bond question might look like on a ballot—said they would definitely or probably be in favor of a bond.

On the other hand, 36% of voters said they would definitely or probably not be in favor of a bond. Undecided voters came in at 11.6%.

For a bond to pass, it has to be approved by 55% of voters. Voters previously did not approve CUSD’s bond measures placed on ballots in March 2020 and November 2016 that would have funded school facility renovations.

The top favored educational projects and programs as favored by respondents that could be funded under a bond are modernized labs, career technical facilities, and equipment to prepare students for college; removing hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead pipes from campuses; and bringing older facilities up to health, safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

McLarney said after the survey that a bond may be feasible for 2022, but there is “a hill to climb.”

“In order to climb that hill and get over that 55% threshold that you would need to be successful, it’s really important that this bond meet three conditions: that it’s viewed as affordable; that it’s focused on the projects and improvements that voters identified as priorities for this bond; and it’s accompanied by

CUSD Officials Hear Survey Results on Potential Bond for Dana Hills Facilities

BY COLLIN BREAUX

As the Capistrano Unified School District considers whether to put another bond up for election that would fund building upgrades at Dana Hills High School, CUSD trustees and staff heard public feedback on whether voters would support a bond and how they feel about local educational issues.

True North Research conducted public opinion surveys for CUSD in March of this year with residents in the Dana Hills area who are considered likely to vote in the upcoming November election. The results of those surveys were presented during a Board of Trustees meeting on April 20.

Of those surveyed, 84% said improving the quality of education in local public schools is important. Preventing local tax increases was important to 64% of respondents. Repairing and upgrading aging school facilities was ranked as important by 61% of respondents.

“When you look at the gap between improving the quality of education in local public schools and preventing local tax increases, that gap is about 20 points,” said Timothy McLarney, president of True North Research. “That’s a little lower than we normally see in communities, and it’s really a reflection Page 5

robust community and opinion leader engagement, education, and communication,” McLarney said.

Emphasizing the opportunity for state matching funds and that all the money stays local and will be accountable would be key components of communicating why the bond is necessary, McLarney said.

Michele Ploessel-Campbell, executive vice president for CUSD’s Parent Teacher Student Association Council, said she really wants facility upgrades but worries that “we don’t have the community support that we need in these numbers.”

“Personally, the district has ‘yes’ votes from at least four in this community in my household and in households related to mine,” Ploessel-Campbell said. “Unfortunately, we are not the only voters in our area, so I really hope there will be work done in that education component that Timothy just mentioned that is needed to really make this community aware of these needs.”

Board President Martha McNicholas said she agreed with Ploessel-Campbell.

“While I definitely support (the bond), I am worried that we are not over the 55% on our initial reading, and I think we’re about in the same position (as previous failed bond attempts),” McNicholas said. “It’s a similar hill to climb. It may be a smaller group to focus on, but it’s kind of where we are.”

Trustees did not vote on anything related to the bond, because the survey was only an informational presentation.

The next steps for a potential bond will include a board conversation to decide further actions, if any. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Mayor’s Message by Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE

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n Dana Point, it isn’t just the gray whales that seek out our region during their migration. The Monarch butterfly includes our city as part of its migration route, which is also why one of our coastal communities is named Monarch Beach.

Unfortunately, the Monarch butterfly’s western population has declined by more than 90% in recent years. It’s important to do what we can to help nurture and strengthen the existing numbers of butterflies, especially because of their importance to Dana Point.

I recently joined mayors and other heads of local and tribal government who are taking action to help save the Monarch butterfly.

Through the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, U.S. cities, municipalities, and other communities are committing to create habitats for the

Monarch butterfly and pollinators, and to educate residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community.

Habitat loss and pesticide use, among other issues, have threatened the Monarch. Creating new habitats is essential to increase the butterfly’s population.

Dana Point has already taken a number of important steps.

In 2021, Dana Point welcomed a new Monarch Butterfly Habitat GUEST OPINION at Sea Terrace Park

BY JOE MULLER that includes native milkweed and nectar-producing plants, which provide an important food source for Monarch caterpillars.

The city is planning more Monarch

habitat-building dates to expand and add more native plants to Dana Point parks.

Volunteers are welcome to be a Habitat Helper and help to create a home in Dana Point for Monarch butterflies. We also encourage residents to plant Monarch gardens, with native milkweed, at their homes or in their neighborhoods.

For more information, email jriyhani@danapoint.org. Together, we can make a difference.

Joe Muller, who represents Dana Point’s District 1 and is serving as mayor for 2022, was elected to the City Council in 2014 and reelected in 2018. DP

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eas, already balance the property rights of residents. Make no mistake, Airbnb, Vrbo and STR investors are businesses.

In effect, the council has directed the Planning Commission to alter fundamentally the zoning code in Dana Point, burdening residents (primarily in Lantern District and Capo Beach) with unsupervised mini-hotels in their neighborhoods.

Some claim that “enhanced regulations” will somehow address objections to a steady stream of tourists next door.

They will not. STRs will fundamentally alter the character of our neighborhoods.

A well-run tattoo parlor is still a tattoo parlor. And a well-run hotel is still a hotel. Moreover, calling the new regulations “enhanced” is laughable in a city where staff don’t even enforce the required liability insurance for existing STRs, let alone audit TOT taxes.

I love my Lantern District community.

I want to preserve it for our neighbors, not transient visitors. Tourists are not neighbors.

In 2016, over 4,000 residents signed a referendum to overturn the city’s last attempt to authorize the proliferation of STRs. This latest attempt is worse and will likely suffer the same fate. Will our council ever put residents first? Sadly, the answer is no.

For more on this topic, read my entire letter to the Planning Commission on pages 6-10 at danapoint. org/home/showpublisheddocument/34158/637853628417100000.

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DRAFT STR PROGRAM FAVORS REAL ESTATE INVESTORS OVER RESIDENTS—AS USUAL MARK ZANIDES, Dana Point The city’s draft STR program will expose Dana Point to hundreds of new STRs. 1) It adds about 70 STRs in single-family homes (69% owned by out-of-town investors).

2) There are scores of unregistered STRs, which are probably also owned by outsiders.

3) There will be no caps on STRs in condos.

4) One STR per unit will be allowed in any other multi-unit building (about 2,000 in the city), including duplexes, again with no caps.

The enormous impact of this on residential neighborhoods has never been studied by the council, the staff or the Planning Commission; not surprising— don’t want to know if the new STRs will do damage, because they are set on pleasing real estate investors.

The city’s justification is that we must “(respect) the private property rights of all property owners (both those who favor and those who oppose short-term rentals).”

This ignores that the zoning regulations in Dana Point, which do not permit businesses to operate in residential ar-

RAILROAD DOUBLE TRACK MIKE BURNS, San Clemente I enjoy our local newspaper very much.

But a recent piece on the proposed addition of a double track extension of 1.2 miles in Capistrano Beach aimed at improving rail service brings to light a nagging question about unqualified statements being published in media these days.

The comment by the “retired chief of Orange County lifeguards” stating that the project would increase beach erosion and be a waste of money bothers me for the following reason.

This person (while probably respected) is not a civil engineer, nor a railroad employee or a geological engineer, or a representative of the Transit Authority, yet his statement is somehow given credibility by being published in a media that is otherwise known for factual reporting.

I see the same thing happening with many statements concerning green strategies as well. Statements made by unqualified individuals, not backed up by scientific evidence, should not be given “air time” based on their obvious biased and emotional impact.

We depend on our media sources to Page 6

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GUEST OPINION | Dana Point ROCKS by Anthony Small

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s you may have seen in the recent Dana Point Times cover story, Devon “TubaRed” Taylor and Johann Stein of The Gumbo Brothers performed for R.H. Dana Elementary students on April 1 at the “wrap party” for Music Preserves Foundation’s 10-week American Music History program for the school’s fifth-graders.

TubaRed had recently performed onstage with Dr. Dre and Eminem at the Super Bowl halftime show, and the entire school was treated to authentic New Orleans jazz, including a Second Line parade.

It was truly delightful, and we are so grateful to the City of Dana Point, Capistrano Unified School District, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the Turkey Trot for their support of this inspiring program.

A special shout-out to Principal Kristen Nelson and fifth-grade teacher Elizabeth Gabriel and her students—you guys ROCK! More info: musicpreserves.org.

I’m extremely excited to announce that Ocean Institute and Music Preserves will present “Summer Jams” with The DANA POINT ROCKS Gumbo Brothers

BY ANTHONY SMALL on July 8 and acclaimed Americana band Moonsville Collective on July 22.

There will be interviews with the bands, as well as food trucks, Station Craft beer and wine available for purchase. Tickets and more info will be available on May 2, at oceaninstitute.org and musicpreserves.org.

REDO Vintage & Maker’s Market returns to Dana Point on Sunday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Del Prado Avenue will transform into a pedestrian-friendly vintage and artisan market, where shoppers can stroll and explore curated vintage collections and an assortment of vendors.

Beer gardens, classic cars, food trucks and lots of live music will make it the perfect Sunday afternoon destination.

More info: redomarket.com.

Dano Forte, Hula (an original Hawaiian music group), Uni Boys and Grady Strange will rock the main REDO stage.

StillWater Spirits & Sounds will host performances on an outdoor stage starting at 2 p.m. and will carry on after the REDO Market closes at 4 p.m.

On the Stone Brewery beer garden stage, Peyton Reid and Matthew JaramilDana Point Times April 29-May 5, 2022

The Music Preserves Foundation recently concluded a 10-week American Music History program at R.H. Dana Elementary with a live New Orleans jazz performance and Second Line parade. Photo: Courtesy of Ellen Eales

lo of Sea Haven and Andrew Lavin will perform starting at 11 a.m. I’m honored to curate the stage’s lineup, host, and play an acoustic set from noon to 2 p.m.

Iris and the Shade will play from 2:30-3:30 p.m. More info via Instagram: @officialseahaven, @andrew.lavin, @ anthonysmallmusic and @irisandtheshademusic.

Calling all artists! Dana Point Artfest is returning on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, similar to REDO and the Dana Point Classic Car Show (scheduled for Aug. 28), Del Prado will be closed off, allowing artists and attendees to enjoy the signature Lantern District street party vibe, with area restaurants opening early.

There will also be lots of live music, including local favorite Phil Vandermost performing in the wine and beer garden from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and I will also be doing an acoustic set by Luxe from noon to 2 p.m.

Artists of all fine art mediums and

genres can apply to exhibit. More info: dpartfest.com.

Ohana Festival returns to Doheny State Beach on Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.

Joining host Eddie Vedder as headliners are Stevie Nicks, Jack White, and Pink.

Fingers crossed that there’ll be an Ohana Encore weekend also. More info: ohanafest.com.

Last October, at Ohana Encore, Laguna Beach’s Taylor Hawkins performed with NHC (Navarro, Hawkins, Chaney), and I remember thinking that whether behind the drums with Foo Fighters or out front with NHC, this man is unbridled passion, love, and power rock-and-rolled into one.

Rest in peace, Taylor Hawkins, and we were so blessed to see you do your thing.

Lots of love to his family, band brothers, friends, and fans.

Anthony Small is Executive Director and co-founder of Music Preserves Foundation, a local musician and former City of Dana Page 7

Point Arts and Culture Commissioner.

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FRIDAY | 29 MISSION CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the kids to Mission San Juan Capistrano for hands-on fun educational activities in the Mission Clubhouse space. Youngsters can weave baskets, build structural arches with miniature blocks and engage in more Mission-themed tasks. Clubhouse events happen every day from Tuesday through Sunday. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

KOI FISH FEEDING AT THE MISSION 12:45 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor afternoon at the Mission San Juan Capistrano fountain while feeding koi fish. The event is fun for kids and families and happens every day from Tuesday through Sunday.

Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

MEET THE INDUSTRY AND CAR SHOW 5-8 p.m. The San Clemente High Auto Academy is bringing back this annual event at the local high school, where guests can enjoy fun, food and, of course, cars and motorcycles. The Auto Academy provides students with automotive education, allowing them to master many of the finer automobile repair arts.

The annual event also allows the Auto Academy students to meet with industry professionals. San Clemente High Dana Point Times April 29-May 5, 2022

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SUNDAY | 01 REDO VINTAGE & MAKER’S MARKET 9 a.m-4 p.m. REDO Vintage & Maker’s Market returns to Dana Point. Three blocks of Del Prado Avenue will transform into a pedestrian-friendly vintage and artisan market where shoppers can stroll and explore curated vintage collections and authentic assortments of makers and artisans. Live music on three separate stages, beer gardens, classic cars and a few selected food trucks will make it the perfect afternoon destination. Parking and admission are both free. Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, info@redomarket. com. redomarket.com.

School, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. nchanson@capousd.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 7:30 p.m. Have some laughs and watch actors perform in downtown San Juan Capistrano. Camino Real Playhouse is staging The Clueless Sheriff, a Western melodrama set in old San Juan Capistrano. The show runs through May 8.

Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Spend a Friday night crafting a unique item to call your own. Customize a wood sign, bath tray, photo frame, or other item during this hands-on workshop. Registration can be done beforehand online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE 7:30 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents Sylvia, a modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. The show will run on weekends through May 15, and admission is $25. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.

949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB 6:30 p.m. Vinyl Vault will perform. Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance during this local performance. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

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SATURDAY | 30 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles.

Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing.

Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

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(Cont. from page 8) NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The San Clemente City Hall will be one of 10 locations across the county accepting unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications.

Donations are free and anonymous, with no questions asked. 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. ocsheriff.gov.

ADVENTURE VAN EXPO 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Take in a showcase of vans and van lifestyle featuring built-out Mercedes Sprinters, 4x4 rigs, accessories and more. Meet builders, network with van lifers and check out all kinds of workmanship and vendors. There will also be live music, food trucks, classes and a raffle. Tickets are available online with a $20 entrance fee and a $10 dog pass. Mission Viejo Riding Center, 30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano. adventurevanexpo.com/sanjuancapistrano-ca.

DIA DEL NIÑO 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Unidos South OC is hosting a community celebration that will feature music, dancing, food, games, and more. Stone Field Park, 31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.326.0320. unidossouthoc.com.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 3:30-5 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination

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Services, Inc. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Pop band Honk will perform. Tickets are $28.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK 8 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks.

Face masks are required on all tours until further notice. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

SUNDAY | 01 D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the Casa with creative activities and performances based thematically on Casa Romantica’s programming. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 03 ART EXHIBIT DEBUT 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A new painting exhibit debuts at Mission San Juan Capistrano from local artist Saim Caglayan that showcases depictions of missions throughout California. The exhibit runs through July 10.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

SUMMER GARDENING TECHNIQUES 10 a.m. Learn gardening tips on how to maintain your garden in the summer with horticulturist Stephanie Knight.

Admission ranges from $80 to $100. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY | 04 SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit

AT THE MOVIES

‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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fter months of built-up hype and anticipation from fans of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, I can safely confirm their new film Everything, Everywhere, All at Once lives up to expectations.

One of the most original films to come out this season, Everything, Everywhere holds its own with completely original characters played by mostly character actors. Everything, Everywhere reminds viewers that with the right minds and teams of people in the cast and crew, anything is possible in cinema.

In modern Simi Valley, California, 50-something Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) is not having a good day. Evelyn’s elderly father

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Photo: Courtesy of A24 Films

(James Hong) is visiting America after years of ignoring her, her husband, Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), and their daughter, Joy (Stephanie Hsu).

Evelyn and Waymond’s laundromat is on the verge of being audited, Waymond secretly wants a divorce, and Evelyn is in denial that

Joy is a lesbian. Before anything could get any worse, Waymond—or a Waymond—suddenly hands Evelyn a set of random instructions and a small pair of headphones that—quite literally—rock her world.

Alternate universes and time travel are very tricky to pull off in fiction, especially parallel

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features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@ sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

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

‘FLASHBACK WEDNESDAY’ MOVIE NIGHT 7 p.m. Say hello to Tony Montana’s little friend when the Regency Theatres’ downtown location screens Scarface as part of their “Flashback Wednesdays” series. Tickets are $10. Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano, 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano.

844.216.3767. regencymovies.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesdays. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

multi-universes. But Kwan and Scheinert totally succeed with Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, and they were smart to keep the universes always somewhat relevant to Evelyn’s life or past, even in the craziest scenarios.

With Everything, Everywhere, we get their talents spread wide and far. They’re twice as wacky as the Coen Brothers, but just as accessible to an audience. Besides the impressive special effects, fast editing, absurd humor, unusual twists and wild narrative, we also get one of the most effective and hilarious fake endings in recent memory.

If there’s one thing to slightly nitpick with Everything, Everywhere, it’s that the Daniels— like most talented filmmakers—could trust their editor a little bit more. While still a great screen experience, the pacing and length of the feature could also have easily been tightened by omitting maybe 15-20 minutes.

Nonetheless, for one of the most original, entertaining, strangest, unforgettable movies in theaters right now that also forms into a surprisingly touching mother-daughter tale, consider viewing Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. DP

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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

Big Yellow Taxi

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ast week, I received an email with this subject line: “Both widowed, he is living an amazing life.” The email had been sent from a link on my website. I did not recognize the sender’s name or email address.

The message read: “Dating a high school friend. We really connect. We are both widowed. I have kids … they are fairly independent. He is an amazing father of three daughters ages 45 to 51 and has seven grandchildren and a 96-year-old mom living near him.

“We love each other … I think. But we are in a long-distance relationship.

He is in California; ON LIFE AND LOVE I am in Illinois. He

BY TOM BLAKE texts me his dayto-day happenings, and we talk on the phone every 10 days. It’s been four and a half months since we’ve been together.

“He had a knee replacement and is recovering well. He seems all on board, and his daughters seem receptive of me.

But I am afar. I feel like a vacay gal.

“Where do I fit? Am I wasting the time I have left? What do you think?”

I felt it was not my place to advise her about wasting her time or not. I’m a columnist, not a relationship counselor.

Besides, she didn’t provide enough information to give her an intelligent answer.

I get questions like this often from single seniors. In responding to a situation like this, it’s best for me to ask questions that might nudge her to answer her own question.

I emailed her back. For openers, I asked, “What is a vacay gal?” Followed by: “How often have you been together in

person?”

“Did you re-meet at a reunion?”

“What do you want? To move to California or him to Illinois?”

She responded: “A vacay gal is when you are in a long-distance relationship, but you only take vacations together. I knew him in high school. We are both 72 and widowed. We reunited at our last reunion in 2018.

“A year ago, we started emailing, texting and talking. He visited me in Illinois for a week last October. I visited him in California at the end of December. We really hit it off. We would have visited again, but he had knee replacement surgery March 8. He is doing well and will visit me May 15 for three weeks.

Plus, we have a trip planned to Hawaii in September.”

And then she added: “I doubt he would move, because his three daughters, seven grandkids and mother live in the same California town.

“I want a partner in life and a loving relationship.”

I responded to her: “Wasting your time?

Heck, I think you’ve got a good thing going. What do you expect him to do?”

“You didn’t answer the key question: “Would you be willing to move to California, and would he want that?”

We’ll see what she says. Her emails remind me of a 1972 song by Joni Mitchell called “Big Yellow Taxi.” More specifically, this stanza: Late last night, I heard the screen door slam And a big yellow taxi took away my old man Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone?

The final sentence “Don’t it always seem to go. That you don’t know what

Photo: Courtesy of Los Angeles Public Library

FROM THE ARCHIVES This photo from the Los

Angeles Herald Examiner Photo Collection shows the more than 5,000 people who turned out at Doheny State Park in March 1982 to hear singers and speakers oppose nuclear power.

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

you’ve got ’til it’s gone” is repeated five times in the song.

Maybe, she’ll realize she’s got a good thing before the big yellow taxi takes him away.

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

Sudoku

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Bessie

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 April 29-May 5, 2022

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

See the solution in next week’s issue.

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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, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared.

The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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ine-month-old Bessie just can’t wait to find her purrfect match. Initially a scared little kitten, Bessie is finally letting her lovable nature shine through. She is a quiet girl who is full of purrs and snuggles once she gets to know you.

Once you meet Bessie, she’s sure to win your heart.

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

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

For further information, you may contact the City Clerk at (949) 248-3505.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226631688 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COASTAL WINE CONNECTION 34041 CALLE LA PRIMAVERA DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): PETER G JONES 34041 CALLE LA PRIMAVERA DANA POINT, CA 92629 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2022 /s/PETER JONES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/06/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022

Any petition for judicial review of a decision of the Dana Point City Council is controlled by the statute of limitations provisions set forth in Sections 2.50.010 and 2.50.020 of the Dana Point Municipal Code and Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, or void any decision of the Dana Point City Council is controlled

by Section 2.50.010 and Section 2.50.020 of the Dana Point Municipal Code. In any such action or proceeding seeking judicial review of, which attacks or seeks to set aside, or void any decision of the Dana Point City Council, shall be limited to those issues raised at the hearing as provided in Chapter 2.50 of the Dana Point Municipal Code.

Copies of the procedures for the conduct of City Council public hearings are available from the City Clerk.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Dana Point City Council to consider the following: Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA220002 / Zone Text Amendment ZTA22-0001: To re-approve amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, as required by the California Coastal Commission to complete the certification process for the City’s Local Coastal Program, that includes regulations associated with historic preservation, sign regulations, landscape, land uses and development standards, parking, and nonconforming uses and structures.

Project Numbers: Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA22-0002 / Zone Text Amendment ZTA22-0001 Project Location: Citywide Applicant/Owner: City of Dana Point, Community Development Department Environmental: This project is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review consistent with State Code Sections 15162, 15061(b)(3), 21065, and Categorical Exemptions Class 5 - Section 15305 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations, Class 7 – Section 15307 – Actions

by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources.

May 17, 2022 Hearing Date: Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) 33282 Golden Lantern, Hearing Location: Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) 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 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629, Attention: City Clerk; or via email at comment@danapoint.org. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Dana Point City Council to consider the following: HISTORIC MILLS ACT HRA22-0001: The City Council to consider entering into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement which would allow the historic structure’s property owners to participate in the State’s Mills Act Program. The project site is located in the Residential Multiple Family Zone (RMF-14) at 33812 El Encanto.

Project Numbers: HRA22-0001 Project Location: 33812 El Encanto (APN 682-103-52) Project Applicant: Victoria Pilko Property Owner: Victoria Pilko Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historic Resource Rehabilitation).

Hearing Date: May 17, 2022 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) 33282 Golden Lantern, Hearing Location: Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) 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 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629, Attention: City Clerk; or via email at comment@danapoint.org. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence.

For further information, you may contact the City Clerk at (949) 248-3505.

Any petition for judicial review of a decision of the Dana Point City Council is controlled by the statute of limitations provisions set forth in Sections 2.50.010 and 2.50.020 of the Dana Point Municipal Code and Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, or void any decision of the Dana Point City Council is controlled

by Section 2.50.010 and Section 2.50.020 of the Dana Point Municipal Code. In any such action or proceeding seeking judicial review of, which attacks or seeks to set aside, or void any decision

of the Dana Point City Council, shall be limited to those issues raised at the hearing as provided in Chapter 2.50 of the Dana Point Municipal Code.

Copies of the procedures for the conduct of City Council public hearings are available from the City Clerk.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Dana Point NOTICE OF VACANCY Arts and Culture Commission Notice is hereby given for the vacancy of one (1) position on the City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission, expiring June 30, 2025. 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 28, 2022 at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629 or on 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 27, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted above.

Shayna Sharke, CMC City Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01254970 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner David William Blaa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name A. David William Blaa Proposed Name A. David William Tennis 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: 06/21/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

The address of the court is 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4045. Other: Remote Hearing. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to

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appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times Date: 04/15/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: Dana Point Times, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226631992 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUBE-ROSE HOME IMPROVEMENT 34122 GRANADA DR DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): RANDOLPH SHELDON ASHLEY 33105 TRADEWIND CT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/RANDOLPH ASHLEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/08/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Aaron B. Jacobs, aka Aaron Bennett Jacobs, aka A.B. Jacobs Case Number: 30-2022-01253389-PR-PW-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of Aaron B. Jacobs, aka Aaron Bennett Jacobs, aka A.B. Jacobs A Petition for Probate has been filed by Robert L. Ward & Frank Condrey in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The Petition for Probate requests that Robert L. Ward & Frank Condrey be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: June 16, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. in Dept: C08 danapointtimes.com

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TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM b. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions.

If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: GREGORY W. CABO, ESQ., LAW OFFICES OF GREGORY W. CABO Address: 1855 W. KATELLA AVE., STE 365, ORANGE, CA 92867 Telephone: (714) 771-2227 Published in: Dana Point Times, April 15, 22, 29, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226630151 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POINT PAINTERS 33645 FLYING JIB DR DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s): TYLER STEVENS 33645 FLYING JIB DR DANA POINT, CA 92629 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/TYLER STEVENS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/17/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times APR 15, 22 29, MAY 6, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE

BUSINESS LISTINGS AUTO REPAIR

Dana Point Auto 34342 Coast Hwy., Unit B, 949.496.1086

COFFEE SHOP

Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 34531 Golden Lantern, 949.493.7773, coffeeimporters.com

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OBITUARY

Victor Steven Demeter December 29th, 1965 - April 13th, 2022

Victor Steven Demeter, age 56, passed away on April 13th, 2022 in his current town of Dana Point, California.

Victor is survived by his beloved wife Kathy Demeter (age 56, together 38 years, married 32 years), his two children son Andrew Demeter (age 29) and daughter Jillian Demeter (age 27), his older sister Suzy Demeter and her children Wildan, David, and Veronika Levitt.

Victor, son of a strong Hungarian immigrant mother, lived life to the fullest in their hometown

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of Los Angeles California. Victor loved California, the beautiful weather, the ocean, the lifestyle, and shared his love with everyone in his life. Victor enjoyed Classic Rock and surfing throughout the Santa Monica Bay, Malibu, San Diego, Mexico, Orange County, Oregon, and Hawaii. He shared his love for the ocean with his two children. His son Andrew became a lifeguard and incredible surfer, while his daughter Jillian became a marine biologist and scientific diver. Victor’s true pride and joy is his family.

Victor is Resting in Paradise, with endless waves and backgammon.

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good” (Romans 12:9).

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Dana Hills baseball kept its playoff hopes alive with a comeback win over Tesoro on Wednesday, April 27. The Dolphins and Titans will square off in a winner-takes-all season finale on Friday, April 29, at Tesoro for the South Coast League’s final playoff berth. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

One More Day Dana Hills baseball sets up winner-takesall finale for CIF-SS playoff spot on Friday

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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his Dana Hills baseball team could’ve packed it in a long time ago.

The Dolphins could have let the season run down after losing eight of nine games, including a three-game sweep to eventual league champion Capistrano Valley.

Dana Hills could have said, “Well, we tried” and played out the stretch after losing the first game of a de facto threegame playoff series against Tesoro on Tuesday, April 26.

The Dolphins could have seen the opportunity for a win on Wednesday, April 27, slip through their fingers as a missed squeeze bunt attempt led to a double play on the basepaths, figuring it just wasn’t going to happen for them.

But they never did, and now, Dana Hills has earned one last shot to extend its season and claim a CIF-SS playoff berth.

Immediately following the missed squeeze bunt in the fifth inning, the Dolphins batted around and scored seven runs in the sixth inning on Wednesday to come back and defeat Tesoro, 8-2, on Senior Day at Dana Hills High School.

“I’m proud of them. I’m proud of these guys for stepping up,” Dana Hills coach Tom Faris said. “They could’ve laid down and given up, and they didn’t. …

We keep moving on. Playoffs are Friday.”

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(10-17, 4-7) in a winner-takes-all series and season finale on Friday, April 29, for third place in the South Coast League and the league’s final guaranteed playoff berth to the CIF-SS postseason.

“Just compete and win,” Dana Hills senior first baseman Zach Leite said of Friday’s finale. “Do whatever we can to take that W.” Dana Hills can take the resilient attitude from Wednesday for some confi-

dence heading into Friday.

The Dolphins trailed, 2-1, into the fifth inning, where they finally got some action. Dana Hills played “small ball” with a single by senior second baseman Cade Martin, a sacrifice bunt by senior right fielder Ryan Edwards and a single by junior Kade Murray. A wild pitch moved Murray to second base, putting two runners in scoring position with only one out for the Dolphins’ leadoff hitter, senior center fielder Sebastian Moore.

Dana Hills remained committed to executing its small ball plan, but as Moore squared up for a safety-squeeze bunt attempt, disaster struck. Moore was unable to make contact with the ball, and Tesoro caught both Dana Hills runners in rundowns. The Titans executed a double play on tag-outs, and Moore was left holding the bat with nothing to show for it.

“I knew I had to come back,” Moore said. “I wasn’t going to go out like that.”

And come back he did, as Moore then led off the sixth inning with a double.

Senior left fielder Jack Moulin followed up with a single, and it was off to the races after that. Leite contributed a tworun double to put Dana Hills ahead for good, 3-2.

“Coach always believes in us,” Moore said. “Just get the job done, move someone over, and then momentum keeps picking up.”

The momentum continued to roll, as senior starting pitcher Grant Faris got on with a walk, and senior third baseman Garrett Leite moved his brother, Zach, to third and Faris’ pinch runner (senior Jacob Georgia) to second base on a sacrifice bunt. Senior catcher Andrew McKeown delivered an RBI single to score Zach Leite, and Martin followed with another RBI single to score Georgia.

Edwards came through with another

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run-scoring single to bring McKeown’s pinch runner, senior Carson Schlereth, across the plate, and Martin came home on a sacrifice fly by Murray. Edwards scored on an error to round out the seven-run inning for the 8-2 Dana Hills advantage.

Junior right-hander Andrew Nesson earned the win by coming on in relief in the top of the sixth inning and didn’t allow a hit in his two innings of work to close out the game.

Dana Hills shot itself in the foot more than once leading up to that sixth-inning rally.

The Dolphins actually started out with some confidence in the first inning, as Moore led off with a double and scored on a groundout by Faris for the 1-0 lead.

Faris also did his part on the mound.

The Washington State-bound starter went five innings with no earned runs allowed on three hits, with three walks and two strikeouts.

However, Faris ended up leaving the mound without the lead.

Tesoro tied the game in the third inning with a pair of two-out singles and an error that scored the tying run. The Titans then took the lead in the fourth inning without registering a hit. Faris issued two walks, and a bobbled ball at second base allowed a runner to score and put Tesoro up, 2-1.

“We can’t get that kid a win no matter what we do,” Tom Faris, Grant’s father, said. “It’s always just something. I think there was maybe one ball that was hit decent off him today.”

If Dana Hills can win on Friday, the Dolphins will have a spot in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs.

CIF-SS brackets will be revealed on Monday, May 2. Wild-card games in Division 1 are on Wednesday, May 4, and the first round is on May 6. DP

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rom left ollowing in a long established tradition of high performance surfing, the ne t generation of San Clemente surfers, including Kade Matson, Taj Lindblad, Laird Lavik, Kai Finn, Jett Schilling and Chase Niemann, are pushing the bar for everyone out at Lowers these days. Photo: Courtesy of Shawn Parkin

San Clemente Board Riders Club Claims National Title in Hometown Surf With clubs from all over the U.S. competing at Lowers, it was the local team taking the big win

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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f you blinked, you missed it last weekend.

Board Riders titles were won, rising stars went next level and a first-ever nationally sanctioned bodysurfing jam went haywire in the middle of the 50-year storm. What a weekend in the water.

Starting things off, the 2022 U.S. Board Riders National Championship presented by Quiksilver and A New Earth Project saw the hometown San Clemente Board Riders Club take the win in an enthusiastic—and fairly dominant—couple days of surfing at Lowers.

In the team-style event, the squad was stacked with the area’s most successful

all-stars. Every heat seemingly had at least one surfer who had some form of world tour success to their credit.

Case in point, the Over 30 division was represented by Pat and Tanner Gudauskas, while Nate Yeomans headed up the Over 40 gentlemen. Then there were the real veterans such as Matt Archbold, Dino Andino and Jimmy Hogan who came out to represent.

That’s some serious hall-of-fame talent.

Throw in hammers such as Kevin Schulz and Cole Houshmand, as well as a handful of the next generation’s best and brightest, and the San Clemente team was nearly impossible to beat.

Ultimately, they took five out of seven heat wins on the final day. The team’s 243-point total was more than enough to eclipse the second-place Santa Cruz Board Riders, which put 197 points on the board and took wins in both the 4049 and 20-29 divisions.

“We had an absolutely amazing time as the host club for the first USBRC National Championship” said San Clemente’s co-president Frankie D’Andrea. “To win the whole thing was a dream come true, and I know I speak for our entire club when I say that we’re stoked on the whole deal. Big thanks to everyone who traveled west and to the team at USBRC for putting together such a great event.”

Florida’s Space Coast Board Riders Club took third with 178 points, earning a second-place finish in the hotly contested 20-29s. Also representing Florida was New Smyrna Beach Board Riders, which took fourth overall with 154 points. New Jersey’s 7 Mile Island Board Riders Club took fifth with 108 points.

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an Clemente’s Laird Lavik has been on a hot streak lately, as evidenced by being the standout of the 14 and Under division at the U.S. Board Riders Championships this past weekend.

“Laird catching his first-ever set wave was the standout moment for me this weekend,” describes local legend Nate Yeomans. “He rode the wave for over 200 yards with style mirroring three-time world champ Tom Curren.”

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brightest young talent throwing airs and dropping scores.

San Clemente’s Bella Kenworthy was one of the stars of the event, winning the Girls Under 18 division. She won every heat en route to the top of the podium. Her run was accented by a high-speed air reverse in the final, which garnered her an 8.33 score from the judges.

Kenworthy also finished runner-up in the Under 16 division.

The other local standout at T-Street was Hayden Rodgers, who’s been surfing lights out as of late. Taking third in the Under 18 division, his small-wave act is just as inspired as his love for pulling into big barrels.

And finally, the aquatic festivities kicked off on Friday with the first-ever contest at T-Street sanctioned by USA Bodysurfing. Unfortunately, the morning dawned with some nasty winds and rain squalls, but eventually the sun did come out and good times were had by all.

Taking the win in the 45 and Over division was San Clemente’s Blain Morgan.

One of the fastest, most gifted swimmers in this area, he may actually be part fish.

There were a lot of other surfers and bodysurfers who got after it this weekend, and a heartfelt tip of the cap to you all. The community, the camaraderie, all the fun in the sun, it’s so inspiring. We’re so fortunate. What a surf town.

Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente.

A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation.

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explained, “The Board Riders is truly an honor to be a part of. The surfing heritage runs deep in our town, and most of my nerves come from standing next to the older town legends before a heat.”

“Landing that 8.93 in the USBR Nationals was probably the biggest moment for me,” he continued. “To finally get a proper right set wave with a big open-face with a jersey on was pretty special. But, taking

out both the Wheat Cup and the USBR National Cup was something I’ll remember for a very long time.”

The stylish regular-footer also recently inked a deal with Rip Curl and has been on a rampage among the WSA ranks.

As they say, watch this space.

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

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Outlook: The swell blend maintains waist to head high waves, (3-5’), on Friday, then the surf dips to waist-shoulder high, (3-4’), for the weekend.

Moderate south winds Friday morning, shift out of the west in the afternoon. Saturday has lighter, variable winds, then light+ to moderate south winds develop on Sunday.

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