danapointtimes.comDana Hills made the playoffs for the first time in eight years last season, and the Dolphins now look toward trying to win their first playoff game since 2009. Photo: Keaton Larson LOCAL NEWS YOU CAN USE AUGUST 12-18, 2022 | VOLUME 15, ISSUE 32 Dana Outrigger to Host Whitey Harrison Classic GETTING OUT/PAGE 8 Tall Ships to Return to Ocean Institute’s Maritime Festival EYE ON DP/PAGE 3 STR Program Faces Appeal to Coastal Commission EYE ON DP/PAGE 5 INSIDE: Special Section Growth and Regrowth Dana Hills’ Program Numbers Expanded Exponentially, but Dolphins Need New Faces to Step Up After Historic Season SPECIAL SECTION
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CUSD Board of Trustees 7 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a scheduled meeting open to the public to discuss and decide on local educational matters. CUSD Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. capousd.org. tion, public art collection. One is at Pines Park, one at the Louise Leydon overlook, one at the Community Center, one at City Hall, and one at the nature center, and, of course, the Marriott Resort has two,” Yarger said. “So, if anybody wants to go on a healthful walk and find them all, and then stop by the gallery as well.” The Dana Bay Gallery is located at 24682 Del Prado, Dana Point. to those 21 years of age and older. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as a mermaid or pirate. From 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with mermaids. Following breakfast, Mermaids from Sheroes Entertainment will provide an interactive swim show and story time. Festival admission is included with Mermaid Breakfast tickets. Mermaids will also provide half-hour, interactive swim shows at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets to the Mermaid Swim Show will include general admission to the festival. Cap’n Jack’s School for Lil’ Scallywags will be back in session from 2-2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with pirate lessons for kids aged 8-12 years old. Visiting tall ships Bill of Rights, Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson will be docked at the Ocean Institute and will participate in cannon battles from 4-8 p.m. on all three days of the festival. Visitors will have the chance to step aboard the historic tall ships and set sail off the coast of Dana Point. Tickets to board the tall ships or R/V Sea Explorer Escort Cruise include general admission to the festival. Throughout the weekend, visitors can shop at local vendor booths at the Peddler’s Village and enjoy food from a variety of local food trucks, open until 5 p.m. In the Peddler’s Village, visitors can also learn from the Ocean Institute’s historic reenactors including blacksmiths and pirates, as well as enjoy beer and live music from Los Rios Rock School. More information on the festival, such as an event schedule and ticketing, can be found at oceaninstitute.org.
Citizens’ Climate Education 10:45 a.m.-noon. This nonpartisan climate action group holds monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month through Zoom video conferences. To join, larrykramerccl@gmail.com.email TUESDAY, AUG. 16 Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY) will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.
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SATURDAY, AUG. 13 Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or heritagesc.org.linda_crdv@yahoo.com.
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The festival will embark with the Sails N’ Ales event from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 9, with craft beer tasting from eight local brewers and live music by rock band The Trip. Adult tickets include an exclusive tasting cup and unlimited beer and mead tastings. On Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6-10 p.m., the Ocean Institute will host its inaugural Pirate and Mermaid Ball. The event will feature specialty drinks, appetizers, music and games. The event is restricted
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The Dana Bay Gallery on Friday, Aug. 12, will celebrate World Elephant Day with an “Elephant Parade Open Art Invitational.”Community members are invited to stop by the gallery to pick up a blank col oring sheet from Aug. 12-14, to design their own unique elephant art. Coloring sheets are also available online to print at home. Entries are due by Aug. 19; winners will be announced on Aug. 20. Three winners will receive a “Paint Your Own Elephant” art box. There is no age limit for the contest. In honor of World Elephant Day, Dana Bay Gallery Owner Dana Yarger also invit ed community members to visit elephant Dana Bay withElephantCelebratingGalleryWorldDayArtContest
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The Ocean Institute’s Maritime Festival that highlights California’s rich maritime history will return to Dana Point this September. The 38th annual Maritime Festival will feature visiting tall ships, cannon battles, live music and more from Sept. 9-11. Pro ceeds from the festival will support the Ocean Institute’s educational programs. “We are ecstatic that we could bring back Maritime Festival and be able to of fer festivities for all,” Ocean Institute CEO and President Dr. Wendy Marshall said in a recent media release. “Of course, having a good time throughout the weekend is paramount. But knowing that your atten dance and support benefit others makes the weekend even sweeter.”
“We’re happy to report that the City of Dana Point owns (five) of the elephant sculptures in their permitted art collec-
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 VA Disabled Claims Clinic 2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.
BY BREEANA GREENBERG tendees can explore some visiting tall ships, cannon battles, live music and more entertainment. Photo: Chelsie Rex (From left) Standing beside her painted elephant in the Lantern District on Tuesday, Aug. 9, South County artist Rob in Hiers shows off a miniature version of her artwork that’s available for purchase at Dana Yarger’s Dana Bay Gallery.
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The California Coastal Commission is set to decide whether there are “substantial issues” with a recently approved short-term rental program governing vacation rentals in Dana Point’s coastal zone following an appeal by two residents and a representa tive for the hotel workers union. Bridget McConaughy, of Unite Here Local 11, and Dana Point residents Mark Zanides and Kim Tarantino appealed the STR program late last month on the basis that the City Council approved it through an incorrect avenue. They also claimed that the program will decrease affordable housing stock in the city. The appellants argued that the program should have been passed through a zone text amendment and Local Coastal Plan amendment, rather than a Coastal Development Permit. Additionally, the appellants stated that the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) allows the city to modify STR regulations without California Coastal Commission approval. As of press time, city management had not responded to a request for comment on the appeal. Dana Point City Attorney Patrick Muñoz has previously explained that the CDP gives the city flexibility to make minor changes “relatively easily,” though any changes could still be subject to an appeal. He also noted that changes to a Local STR Program Faces Appeal to CommissionCoastal
The Dana Point Wave comes out with new episodes every two weeks. Episodes are usually from 20-25 minutes, though, she says, some run longer because guests are so passionate about what they do. “When we started, we weren’t really sure what length we wanted to have, but we found that it’s more consumable when it’s shorter and gets more listeners,” O’Neill-Cusey said. O’Neill-Cusey said she hopes listeners will discover new things to do in Dana
(From right) The latest episode of Visit Dana Point’s new podcast, the Dana Point Wave, features co-hosts Rachel O’Neill-Cusey and Cali Oram, along with producer Julie Sheffield, traveling throughout the city and detailing their stops along the way. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Point Wave Podcast Point.“Ifthey’re a local, I’m hoping that they’ll maybe rediscover something in Dana Point that they haven’t in a while,” O’Neill-Cusey said. “I hope for our visitors that they really come and enjoy some of the things that our local vendors offer and they can really get that feeling of being here in Dana Point and being part of the community while they’re visiting.” For visitors, O’Neill-Cusey said she also hopes the podcast will help people plan their trips to Dana Point, listening to episodes on their drive or flight here and get inspired to try something new. After just a few months of being up and running, O’Neill-Cusey said she already has residents asking to be guests on the podcast. Though she is mostly talking with local vendors to appear, O’Neill-Cusey encouraged those who are interested to email her roneill@visitdanapoint.com.at The Dana Outrigger Canoe Club will be celebrating its 50th annual Whitey Harrison Classic nine-man outrigger race with members of Whitey Harrison’s family at Doheny State Beach on Saturday, Aug. 13. Team check-in will take place at 7 a.m., with the start of the women/coed race beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the men’s race starting at 12:30 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. and will include a recognition of Harrison’s family with commemorative medals. Members of Harrison’s family, including Jean Pierre “The Fly” Van Swae, will be presented with leis at the start of the day. A catered lunch will be available for purchase at 11:30 a.m., featuring a “local style” lunch plate with Hawaiian pork, teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad, rice and fruit.
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“The whole basis of the Dana Point Wave is to talk about . . . taking a deep dive into all of our excursions, our events, our hotels and to really tell the authentic Dana Point story,” O’Neill-Cusey said. At the start of this year, Visit Dana Point brought on Relic Marketing Agency, which produces the Destination Marketing Podcast. When O’Neill-Cusey was a guest on the Destination Marketing Podcast, she had the idea that Visit Dana Point should pro duce a similar podcast marketing the city. Relic Marketing CEO Adam Stoker helped O’Neill-Cusey come up with the logo and title of the podcast, which plays off Dana Point’s rich surfing history. The first guest that O’Neill-Cusey and Oram had on was Donna Kalez of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching to discuss the legacy of her father, Don Hansen, and the city’s trademarked designation as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World. “I’ve been trying to have guests that are local and that really make up what makes Dana Point, Dana Point,” O’NeillCusey
danapointtimes.comDana Point Times August 12-18, 2022 Page 5 EYE ON DP Visit Dana Point’s new podcast, the Dana Point Wave, aims to make visitors feel like a part of the community during their stay by sharing the stories of local businesses and community members who make up the fabric of the city. The podcast’s first episode was released this past March with Rachel O’Neill-Cusey, Visit Dana Point’s director of Sales and Marketing, co-hosting with Cali Oram, Relic Advertising Agency’s business development specialist.
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Latercontinued.episodeshave had Vicki Patterson, founder of Stand Up to Trash; iHeartYoga founder Elsa Stuart; Candice Appleby of the Ocean Academy; members of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce; Anthony Small from Music Preserves Foundation; and Gisele Anderson, vice president of Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari. “I love Dana Point so much, and I get to talk about Dana Point and get people to come visit and tell them why they should be here, why they should be bringing their families here,” O’Neill-Cusey said.
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The Dana Outrigger Canoe Club will also sell 50th anniversary Whitey Harrison Classic T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts and hats during theThereevent.will also be a memorabilia table with photos and information about Harrison at the Doheny Beach grass area. Raffle and merchandise sales, lunch and the awards ceremony will take place there as well. The race schedule is available at danaoutrigger.net.
BY BREEANA GREENBERG Coastal Plan would take 18 months to two years for the California Coastal Commis sion to address through a hearing. Because the council-approved vacation rental program only regulates STRs in the coastal zone, there will be no caps on the number of STRs outside of that area until the council passes an additional program for the rest of the city, Muñoz explained during a July 12 special meeting. In the meantime, any permits issued outside of the coastal zone would be subject to the city’s business regulations on“TheSTRs.council will be free at some point, if they wanted to give out caps of some sort or bans, whatever you want to do, for short-term rentals outside the coastal zone,” Muñoz had previously stated. A council majority voted on July 19 to reject the program proposed to regulate short-term rentals outside of the coastal zone.The California Coastal Commission has until Sept. 14—49 days from the date the appeal was filed—to hold a public hearing to determine whether the appeal is a “substantial issue.” If the Coastal Commission does not determine there’s a “substantial issue,” the CDP will be implemented. Should a “substantial issue” be determined, the CCC will schedule a public hearing to discuss the permit, and it will then be under its Accordingjurisdiction.totheCCC’S website, the commission takes an average of six to eight months to reach a final decision if the appeal raises a “substantial issue,” though it could take longer.
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Lantz said those who park their bikes in the corral can enter for a chance to win an e-bike, as well as “awesome bike accessories” that Chamber-member businesses Epic Power and San Clemente Electric Bikes have donated. Parking in the Bike Corral is free for cyclists, who are also encouraged to bring their own locks. Those parking there, the Chamber advised, should avoid leaving bikes, as the city may remove them after the festival ends.
Headlining will be Fritz Coleman, a retired KNBC-4 personality who worked as a weatherman for more than 35 years, has written and performed two one-person theater acts, and was the recipient of the 2004 EMA Community Service Award for his involvement with KNBC-4’s “Our Plant.” Next in line for the evening will be Jay Hewlett, a comedian and actor who has appeared on BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, and at the Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals. Hewlett is a regular at the Irvine Improv, as well as at shows in Los Angeles and clubs and colleges across theAlsocountry.joining the stage will be Lisa Alvarado, a national headliner who has appeared on several television shows, including Dry Bar Comedy Special, and toured the world with comedy clubs, colleges, cruise lines and more. Next up is former Fighting Fifth member James P. Connolly, who can be heard daily on SiriusXM Comedy and is a producer for an annual Veterans Day Comedy Show, benefiting the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP). Additionally, Connolly has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central and the new Netflix series Larry Charles: Dangerous World of Comedy. For those purchasing 10 tickets or more, there are a limited number of reserved tables. The cost for admission is $45 and includes the silent auction, raffle tickets, dinner and the show. Ticket pur chases, sponsoring a Marine, and other information can be found at 5thmarines.com/laughs-for-leathernecks/.danapoint
The Laugh Factory, The Ice House and multiple other improvs. Nowadays, Reihl can be found creating recipes on his social media and YouTube channel “Reihl Food.”
After a two-year hiatus, the eighth annual “Laughs for Leathernecks,” a benefit “FUNdraiser” for the Dana Point 5th Marines Regiment Support Group (DPSG), is returning for a night of comedy, with dinner and a silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go toward support and outreach for Marines and their families of the “Fighting Fifth,” the most highly decorated infantry regiment in the Marine Corps, based out of CampInvitationsPendleton.are open to the public, and with a goal to treat 125 Marines and their guests for the evening, the DSPG invites community members to “Sponsor a Marine,” so they can attend as well. As a nonprofit organization, the DSPG comprises local Southern California citizens who “willingly devote substantial time and talent to achieve goals that will benefit active-duty 5th Marine Regiment personnel and their families, as well as Wounded Warriors,” according to a mediaHostingrelease.the show will be Tom Reihl, who has been a part of the Orange County comedy scene since the early ’90s, as both a performer and producer. He has appeared at The Comedy Store, 5th Marine Regiment Benefit Comedy Show to Return at Irvine Improv
For those looking to get to the Fiesta by motor vehicle, the Chamber is encourag ing drivers to park at San Clemente High School, where a free shuttle service is be ing offered from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or at the Outlets at San Clemente to catch the city’s trolley into downtown. The trolley will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
(From left) A group of star comedians, including host Tom Riehl and headliner Fritz Coleman, are set to perform at Irvine Improv on Sept. 12, after a dinner and silent auction with prizes, to benefit the 5th Marines Regiment. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany Nutt/Unsplash
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For the first time in the event’s 67year history, the Fiesta Music Festival in Downtown San Clemente will feature a “Bike Corral” for cyclists to store their bikes, as well as possibly win an e-bike and other bike accessories, the San Clem ente Chamber of Commerce announced.
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The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club is set to celebrate Ukraine’s Day of Independence with a unique fundraiser to provide humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation by featuring authentic Ukrainian food, costumes and music. The event will be held on Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m. at the Fish Tank in Capistrano Beach, with 100% of the proceeds and donations going toward humanitarian assistance to the people of HorsUkraine.d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and a traditional Ukrainian dinner will be offered during the event as well. The event will feature live video messages from five Ukrainian Rotarians about their clubs’ work and needs. Ukraine has 62 Rotary clubs, 24 Rotaract clubs and six satellite clubs. The Ukraine and Belarus Rotary district launched an appeal to Rotary members worldwide in an effort to receive funds and donations for basic necessities.
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More information about this year’s annual Fiesta, including vendor informa tion and the full lineup of activities and live entertainment, can be found at the Chamber’s events page at scchamber.com.
Additionally, the local Rotary club is collecting donations for the fund-a-need project. According to the club, donations will fund critically needed supplies such as canned goods, bedding, cots and medical supplies. Participants can also donate money to directly support the construction of modular homes. The modular homes can accommodate up to four Ukrainian refugees in a town in Ukraine, with the hope of installing the first units this November. Since March, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary and Rotary District 5320 have funded more than $33,000 in humanitarian aid. All ticket and fund-a-need proceeds will supply medical supplies, bedding, food, an ambulance and clean water in Ukraine. The Rotary Club and other community partners will donate all food and personnel, as well as cover venue-related costs. The event will be limited to 80 guests. Zoom tickets are $30, regular tickets are $100, and VIP tickets are $250 per person. More information about the event can be found at Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s website, danapointrotary.org, where tickets can also be purchased. Those with additional questions can email jf@jfabricant.com.
A star-studded lineup of comedians is set to perform at Irvine Improv, along with dinner, a silent auction and raffle prizes, to benefit the 5th Marines Regiment and their families, on Sept. 12.
Attendees making their way to the event, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., via bicycle can park in the corral that will be in front of the San Clemente Community Center on Avenida Del Mar and Calle Seville. The inclusion of the corral, Chamber CEO Susie Lantz said in the announcement, is to encourage patrons to use eco-friendly transportation to get to this year’s festival—the first since 2019 following the pandemic-related hiatus.
Photo: Courtesy of Salam Habash/Unsplash uncommitted Rule 20A work credits remain outstanding among communities served by electric utility companies. Upon further review, the Commission’s Energy Division “determined that the value of unused and uncommitted Rule 20A work credits across all electric utility service territories is over $1.56 billion as of January 2021.” The CPUC’s “Phase 1 Decision Revising Electric Rule 20 and Enhancing Program Oversight” noted that only a handful of the 503 communities paying into the program have completed ratepayer-funded projects, while 82 eligible communities have not completed a single project since 2005. Considering the myriad problems with Rule 20A and the work credit system, the CPUC decided in June 2021 to discon tinue approval of new work credits for allocation after December 31, 2022, and effective immediately, the unregulated practice of trading of Rule 20A work cred its is banned, with one or two exceptions. For more than 50 years, the Rule 20A program has funded conversion of less than 1% (0.017% to be exact) of overhead electrical facilities. Why? Utility companies have been allowed to collect millions in taxpayer dollars for years with very little progress to show for it. With $1.56 billion in unused and uncommitted Rule 20A work credits,
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According to the Orange County Fire Authority, “the Emerald Fire’s most probable heat source was sparks from electrical arcing.” This fire burned 154 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes. While the cause of the more recent Coast al Fire in Laguna Niguel—which destroyed 20 homes, severely damaged 11 others and caused millions of dollars in property dam age—remains under investigation, Southern California Edison issued a statement that circuit activity was detected in the area near the time the Coastal fire started. In 1967, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted “Rule 20,” which defines policies and procedures for electric utilities to convert overhead power lines and oth er equipment to un derground facilities. In 2001, the CPUC issued a ruling, noting that with very few exceptions, the public favored underground ing for “safety, reliabili ty, and property value increases,” in addition to aesthetic benefits. The Rule 20 Program consists of Rule 20A, 20B, 20C and 20D. Rule 20A projects are 100% ratepay er-funded and enable utility companies to allocate Rule 20A work credits to local communities for utility underground con version projects. Cities and/or counties put forth these projects that customers pay for through their electric utility bill. Work credit allocations are established by the utility companies and a community may “borrow” up to five years of future work credits to fund an undergrounding project. A February 2020 staff proposal discussed by the CPUC’s Energy Division for Rule 20 Reform and Enhancements identified several significant challenges with the existing Rule 20 program, including inequitable usage of ratepayer funds, outdated program eligibility criteria, flawed work credits system, and high project costs and project delays. The February proposal also estimated that at least $489 million in unused and Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.
ndergrounding of utility power lines has been a hot topic for quite some time and is frequently at the forefront of discussions when it comes to assessing the cause of wildfires.
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why were utilities and communities allowed to accumulate such credits without little to no oversight? How were utility companies allowed to engage in an unsanctioned secondary work credit marketplace where some communities could sell, trade or donate their unused work credits to other communities? How much longer do we have to wait and how much more devastation, death and destruction do taxpayers have to endure before serious action is taken to underground powerlines? To mitigate the risk of sparking wildfires, some utilities have opted to turn off power during certain weather conditions. While this may sound like a good idea, it would be disastrous for the health, safety and economic well-being of our communities. The time for action is long overdue, and it is imperative that a viable solution be found sooner rather than later to avoid any further suffering and hardship by Orange County taxpayers. Lisa Bartlett sits on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, representing the Fifth District. She was reelected in 2018. DP
Recently, investigators determined the cause of the Emerald Fire in Laguna Beach to be “overhead powerlines.”
SATURDAY | 13 DANA OUTRIGGER PRESENTS WHITEY HARRISON CLASSIC 6 a.m.-5 p.m. The Dana Outrigger Canoe Club will host its 50th annual Whitey Harrison nine-man Outrigger race. Members of Whitey Harrison’s family will be presented with leis at the start of the day. A “local style” lunch plate with Hawaiian pork, teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad, rice and fruit will be served. Awards ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. The race schedule is available at danaoutrigger.net. slcompton619@gmail.com. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 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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‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’ 7:30 p.m. On weekends through Aug. 28 (with the exception of Sunday, Aug. 14), the Cabrillo Playhouse will perform The Rocky Horror Show, a loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock ’n’ roll score. The show, a hilarious, wild ride that no audi ence will soon forget, tells the story of one fateful night when Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss, innocently set out to visit an old professor. A thunderstorm and a flat tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, a mad, cross-dressing scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank ’N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. Admission is $33. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.
SATURDAY | 13 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano. 714.319.1782. reataroundupbbq.com.
AVOIDING SENIOR SCAMS & WESTERN DAY LUNCH 10:30 a.m. Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes will discuss current trends in scams against seniors at the Dorothy Viss er Senior Center in San Clemente. Enjoy a cup of coffee, ask questions, get the facts, and be prepared. Afterward, stick around for the center’s Western Day Lunch from noon to 1 p.m., when Doug Houston will conduct country music line dancing lessons. Guests can also “jail” their friends and take photos, as well as participate in horse racing and a boot beanbag toss. Beef chili, roasted potatoes, a Hawaiian roll and dessert will be served. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.
NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW 1 pm. The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians 84B and other Native American tribes are holding a powwow open to the public. There will be resources for Native Americans, arts and crafts vendors and more. The powwow market will open at 10 a.m. Blas Aguilar Adobe Park, 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. HERITAGE CRAFT BARBECUE INVITATIONAL 1-5 p.m. Enjoy barbecue samplings in celebration of Heritage Barbecue’s second anniversary. There will also be live music. Tickets can be purchased online. Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point. heritagecraftbbq.com.
STAND-UP COMEDY 7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up show. Jim Taylor, Darren Carter and Bill Word will perform. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. caminorealplayhouse.org.949.489.8082. (Cont. on page 17)
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FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, hand-made soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.
REATA ROUNDUP BBQ CONTEST 10 a.m.-7 p.m. A barbecue contest is being held by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. Admission is free, though attendees must pay to park. There will also be a cornhole tournament and adult beverages for purchase. Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753
‘THE FUTURE IS FEMALE’ COMEDY NIGHT 6 p.m. The Future is Female (FIF) is back for another fantastic comedy night at Knuckleheads. FIF has got the talent lined up, so pull up a chair and get ready to laugh all night. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.
CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Rock artist Mark Farner will perform. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. thecoachhouse.com.949.496.8930.
LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Fast Times will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.
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Vernon is developing a passing attack with players such as senior Blaize Bolter and junior Noah Brown. Dana Hills will get a big jolt for its passing game if or when junior San Juan Hills transfers Chase Berry and Noah Kucera become eligible. Dana Hills may not get their services until after a transfer sit-out period, but their speed will bring a much-needed, over-the-top dynamic for the Dolphins.
DEFENSIVE STRENGTH SHIFTS
The Dana Hills High School football team was a lot of things last year. It was record-breaking, as the Dolphins saw numerous offensive passing marks fall, including single-game, single-season and career passing-yard performances by then-senior quarterback Bo Kelly. Kelly signed with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. It was historic, as Dana Hills returned to the playoffs for the first time in eight years with their best regular-season record since 2009. The Dolphins battled to overtime against El Modena, but their playoff run ended in the Division 5 first round. hat the Dolphins weren’t was particularly physical. Head coach Tony Henney said as much last season, when Dana Hills’ defense was bowled over by a 300-yard rushing performance by Trabuco Hills. “I told our kids the only thing that could fix their 28 points and their sacks against us is a full year in the weight room for us,” Henney told the Dana Point Times that night. So, Henney and the Dana Hills program committed to fixing that. Improvements were made to the weight room facility, and the Dolphins took advantage of the first full, regular offseason schedule since 2019.
—Head Coach Tony Henney
Now, Dana Hills has built a sturdy offensive front that will be integral, as the Dolphins will have to grind out tighter games without the same explosive air attack. Dana Hills’ defense will lean forward with its front seven, as all of the Dolphins’ linemen understood their offseason assignments. “All those guys had incredible offseasons,” Henney said. “They hadn’t gotten a lot of lifting in with the way COVID had been. They really transformed their bodies and got a lot stronger. We’re pretty happy with them as a group.”
CHANGING OFFENSIVE FOCUS
Another growth that Henney is happy with in his second season at the helm is the size of the program. Last season, Henney said his biggest goal program-wide was first to build num bers, either by getting current students to join up or to have incoming freshmen be excited to join a rising program. The Dolphins got both in spades. Dana Hills had 16 freshmen and 55 players total at this time last year. In this year’s camp, the Dolphins had 55 fresh men come out for football, with a total of 120 players across the entire program. “I didn’t think we’d pull off 55 freshmen after one year. That’s surprising,” Henney said. “It’s a good feeling to see the football community here buy into something new. It’s refreshing to have people saying, ‘What else can we do?’ Sometimes, you take over a program and people say, ‘Well, we’ve never done it like that before.’ It’s been good.” Almost everything about this start to a new era of Dana Hills football has been good for Henney. While Henney conceded that nobody thought they’d have such a strong start last season, it’s clear by the program numbers that nothing could have been a better billboard for Henney’s longterm project at Dana Hills. Henney has settled in for Year 2, and the program overall has embraced the“Well,change.for one, and I really mean this, I really like it here,” Henney said. “The people—not just the boosters, the fans, the parents—were really receptive in trying to build something. I’m thrilled with the effort of the people involved in the program. Everybody coming together and saying, let’s make this a real thing. The past doesn’t have to repeat itself. Let’s be the best program we can possibly be.”
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Going into last season, it was easy to see the offense forming around Kelly. Chemistry had built up with receiver Omar Black, and receiver Owen Chambers came in to give Kelly one more weapon to send the Dolphins’ passing attack truly over the top. However, all of those players are gone, and Dana Hills has to form something new. There is only one returning offensive player with a varsity touchdown to his name: senior running back Christian Guarascio. Guarascio led Dana Hills in rushing with 612 yards and four touchdowns on 100 carries. He also caught 14 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown. Guarascio had two 100-yard rushing performances against Woodbridge and Laguna Hills. The rest of the returners for Dana Hills come on the line, with senior center Johnny Owen, senior all-league left tackle Ethan Torbert and junior right tackle Kevin Garcia. Their improve ments in size and strength have been noted, but they’ll be the most important players on the field for the Dolphins to succeed. “I think if we’re going to have a good season, we’re going to have to be physical,” Henney said. “We’re going to have to be a (Continued)
The Dana Hills offense will replace its quarterback and all of its receivers from a record-setting passing attack last season. Photo: Keaton Larson real physical football team. If we can’t be that, we’re not going to be the video-game show we were from a points perspective. We better stand up and punch.” Stepping into the shoes of Kelly at quarterback is senior Connor Vernon. Vernon saw only three games of action as a linebacker last season before tearing his ACL against Aliso Niguel. Vernon takes the keys to an offense that will have to be multifaceted. “I tell people our offense is like McDon ald’s,” Henney said. “One day, you’re going to order Big Macs. Some days, you’re going to order chicken nuggets. We’re just going to use parts of the menu that benefit our team. Obviously, Christian is going to be a big part of that, but you can’t just run the ball these days. You have to be able to throw the ball, too, and we’re working on it. It’s going really well.”
For all the highs that Year 1 brought for Henney and the Dolphins, Year 2 is where the real work begins. It started in the weight room, but the biggest fights are ahead. Dana Hills lost nearly all of its dynamic offensive contributors to gradua tion, and the Dolphins graduated their entire secondary. There are a handful of senior leaders who remain, but new contributors mustAdditionally,emerge. Dana Hills isn’t sneaking up on anybody anymore, and the schedule ahead in the Pacific Coast Conference is tougher, as the teams come closer together. There is work to do for Dana Hills, but the Dolphins are ready to throw their punches.
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However, as it did for the offensive line, the offseason was good to the defensive line in the weight room. Dana Hills will have plenty of guys going both ways up front, but the line will be where the Dolphins’ defensive effort emanates. “We’re pretty multiple on defense,” Henney said. “I think we have a chance to be better than we were a year ago, even though we have a brand-new secondary. We’re just going to be much more physical up front as a group.”Torbert will come over from the offensive side and again lead that Dana Hills front. Young players including juniors Mitch Hill and Nate DePierro will help bolster the run-stop ping and pass-rushing on the line. Backing up the line is a solid lineback ing corps led by senior Ethan Brougham. Brougham is the leading returning tackler for Dana Hills, with 62 total tackles last season, including 38 solo tackles and 24 assisted tackles.Senior Deacon Hill will also make an impact at linebacker. Guarascio will also be in the mix for the linebackers.
ASSESSING THE CIF-SS PLAYOFF SYSTEM
The CIF-SS enters the second season of its in-season, power-ranking-determined playoff format. Playoff divisions will again be decided after the season by the algorithm of calpreps.com, which is updated each week with the latest results. For the most part, Dana Hills had no qualms about the new system. Despite the first-round loss, the Dolphins were in no way outclassed being in Division 5. However, Hen ney wonders if Dana Hills shouldn’t have been a bit lower, and who knows how that Dolphins offense plays in a lower division. “You look at it two ways,” Henney said. “We played a really competitive game that went to overtime against a team that was very good and had a chance to win it. So, I don’t know how much you can gripe. I will say, the only thing I did think: our best win was against a team that was ranked in Division 8, and how does that equal Division 5 (for us)? I don’t know. That didn’t seem correct. However, if it was the old system, we would’ve been in Divi sion 12 and probably won the whole thing.”
Dana Hills made the playoffs for the first time in eight years last season, and the Dolphins now look toward trying to win their first playoff game since 2009. Photo: Keaton Larson
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CHANGES TO LEAGUE MAKEUP, NAME Every year, the Pacific Coast Conference will swap the last-place team from its upper league and the first-place team from its lower league. This year, that means Portola goes down and Northwood comes up. This season, those leagues also see chang es with their actual names. When the Pacific Coast League expanded to become the Pacific Coast Conference with the additions of Dana Hills and Laguna Hills, it created two new four-team leagues: the Pacif ic Hills League and the Pacific Valley League. Dana Hills and Laguna Hills were, appropri ately, in the Pacific Hills League, along with Portola and, later, Irvine. This season, the Pacific Hills League is now back to the old Pacific Coast League moniker, and the Pacific Valley League is now the Pacif ic Hills League. Following along? Dana Hills is in the Pacific Coast League with Laguna Hills, reigning league champi on Irvine and Northwood, the Pacific Valley League and CIF-SS Division 11 champion. The Pacific Hills League is made up of Beckman, Portola, University and Woodbridge. Last season, the upper league eviscerated the lower league with an unbeaten record and a litany of lopsided scores. This season, Henney doesn’t think that will be the case. “I think there’s going to be some real dog fight games,” Henney said. “Even the other league will be better. I think it’s going to be interesting. There’s going to be more mix and match. “I think it’s going to be a very competitive football season.”
Pacific Coast Conference members Northwood and Woodbridge benefited from the format. Northwood was 5-5 in the regular season, but the Timberwolves won their first-ever CIF-SS title in Division 11. Woodbridge was 3-7 in the regular season and advanced to the semifinals in Division 12. Dana Hills beat Northwood, 56-30, and Woodbridge, 34-6. Dana Hills doesn’t belong all the way down in those divisions, as they demonstrated with those big wins over Northwood and Wood bridge. However, it does point to the idea that teams can benefit by slipping to divisions below their station. Examples of this played out last season with Orange Lutheran winning Division 2 as the only Trinity League playoff team not in Division 1, as well as perennial powerhouse Long Beach Poly tearing through the Division 4 playoffs. On the other hand, it does give other teams, like Northwood, Woodbridge or even Orange Lutheran, opportunities to win CIF-SS championships that they otherwise would never have had a shot of capturing. Ultimately, the first year of this playoff system showed teams can’t control where they land, but they can control whether they qualify or not. To get back to the playoffs and try to get their first playoff win since 2009, the Dolphins have a lot of building to do.
Coach: Vince Mesa 2021 Record: 2-8 (0-3 Pacific Valley League) 2021 vs. DH: DH win, 43-0 Season Outlook: Last season was a little bit of good news and a lot of bad news for University. The good news was the Trojans won their first game since 2018, and even won back-to-back games to post a winning record three games into the season. The bad news was the ensuing four consecutive shutouts, as University was absolutely rolled by the Pacific Coast Conference. The Trojans lost their final seven games of the season by a combined score of 308-27. University will need a lot to change to be successful this season. P.M.
AT DANA HILLS HS VS. BECKMAN 7 P.M. AT DANA HILLS HS VS. LAGUNA BEACH 7 P.M. AT LAGUNA BEACH HS VS. PORTOLA 7 P.M. AT DANA HILLS HS VS. ALISO NIGUEL 7 P.M. AT DANA HILLS HS VS. IRVINE 7 P.M. AT IRVINE HS VS. WOODBRIDGE 7 P.M. AT DANA HILLS HS VS. LAGUNA HILLS 7 P.M. AT LAGUNA HILLS HS VS. EISENHOWER 7 P.M. AT EISENHOWER HS VS. NORTHWOOD 7 P.M. AT IRVINE HS GAME 1 GAME 6 GAME 2 GAME 7 GAME 3 GAME 8 GAME 4 GAME 9 GAME 5 GAME 10 AUGUST SEPTEMBER1930 AUGUST OCTOBER267 SEPTEMBER 9 OCTOBER 14 SEPTEMBER 16 OCTOBER 21 SEPTEMBER 23 OCTOBER 28 BY ZACH CAVANAGH
Coach: Marcello Giuliano 2021 Record: 2-8 (1-2 Pacific Valley League) 2021 vs. DH: DH win, 42-0 Season Outlook: Last season was more than a struggle for Beckman, as the Patriots found themselves on the wrong side of a lot of big scores. Beckman’s only two wins came against a 2-7 Bellflower team in the season opener and a 2-8 University team. Beckman had five different players attempt a pass last season, with three earning significant time. Two of those main quarterbacks were a freshman and a sophomore. The Patriots also return their top rusher. It’s a long way to contending for the Patriots.
Coach: JC Clarke 2021 Record: 9-6 (3-0 Pacific Valley League) 2021 vs. DH: DH win, 56-30 Season Outlook: Northwood caught fire at the end of last season. Once the Timberwolves hit league play, Northwood dominated its league opponents and rolled through the Division 11 playoffs for the program’s first CIF-SS champi onship. Northwood now moves up into the Pacific Coast League, and while the challenge will be tougher, the Timberwolves will be better off for their playoff experience and a host of returners. Senior running back Adam Harper was Northwood’s biggest offensive threat, and he’s joined by returning senior quarterback Eugene Miyata and senior receiver Andrew Penrod.
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Coach: Peter Abe 2021 Record: 7-3 (0-3 Pacific Hills League) 2021 vs. DH: DH won, 35-28 Season Outlook: Despite a winless league record, Portola was a formidable team last season. The Bulldogs committed to the ground game and were competitive in every league game. Portola still qualified for the playoffs in Division 9 but lost in the first round to the eventual champion, Colony of Ontario. Portola graduated its star running back and its quarterback, but the Bulldogs have proven to be a well-coached and disciplined group under Peter Abe. They’ll be no slouch this season. Portola has put up a 21-8 record over the past three seasons.
Coach: Aaron Craver 2021 Record: 5-8 (2-1 Pacific Valley League) 2021 vs. DH: DH win, 34-6 Season Outlook: Last season was a strange one for Woodbridge. The Warriors were handled fairly easily in their nonleague slate, rebounded for a couple league wins and then put together their most successful playoff run in years with a trip to the CIF-SS Division 12 semifinals. The good thing for Woodbridge is that all its main contributors from that run return. It was the youth that took over late in the season. Junior Edward Ma returns at quarterback, senior Feiamma Armstrong returns at running back and senior Daniel Goodrich returns at receiver.
Coach: John Lester 2021 Record: 7-4 (1-2 Pacific Hills League) 2021 vs. DH: DH win, 55-23 Season Outlook: Laguna Hills is a prime candidate for major im provement this season. The Hawks had a strong string of results last season, with wins in tight games and a playoff appearance in John Lester’s first season at the helm. La guna Hills also returns its starting quarterback, top two rushers, top four receivers, top tacklers, sack leaders and turnover leaders. Laguna Hills was good last season, and with most of its team intact, it should be even better. Senior Kaden Austin is the quarterback, and seniors Nick Ferlauto and Troy Leigber are the returning running backs.
Coach: Al Brown 2021 Record: 6-4 (2-1 San Andreas League) 2021 vs. DH: N/A, first meeting Season Outlook: Dana Hills welcomes a new face to its schedule, as the Dolphins travel to Eisenhower in Rialto. Last season, Eisenhower took its first steps on the football field since 2019, as the Eagles did not have a 2020 season at all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Eisenhower was basically a two-man show, with a running quarterback and a top receiver who both graduated. This is only Eisenhower’s second game against an Orange County team in recent years. The Eagles traveled to Newport Harbor in 2015.
Coach: Tom Ricci 2021 Record: 10-1 (3-0 Pacific Hills League) 2021 vs. DH: Irvine win, 47-28 Season Outlook: Irvine posted its first unbeaten regular season since 2000 and won its second straight league title last season. The Vaque ros’ unfortunate reward in the new CIF-SS playoff system was a jump up to Division 4 and a road game against eventual CIF-SS finalist St. Francis of La Cañada. Irvine lost its league MVP running back and its top receivers, but junior quarterback Joseph Tierney returns. The Vaqueros also return their sack leader on defense in senior defen sive tackle Harry Soltes. Irvine has won three of the past four against Dana Hills.
Coach: Michael Callahan 2021 Record: 4-6 (0-3 Sea View League) 2021 vs. DH: DH win, 29-28 Season Outlook: Aliso Niguel has been Dana Hills’ most fierce local rival on the football field, but the series has gone in streaks. Dana Hills won eight straight from 2005-2013, and Aliso Niguel won the next five. The Dolphins broke the Wolverines’ streak last year with a last-minute touchdown in an absolute thriller. This season, Aliso Niguel’s offense is in the hands of junior quarterback Hunter Najm, who started the last three games for the Wolverines. Najm threw for 605 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions in those games.
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Coach: John Shanahan 2021 Record: 10-2 (3-0 Pac-4 League) 2021 vs. DH: DH won, 35-7 Season Outlook: Laguna Beach was a potent offensive team, particularly in the air with 3,356 passing yards and 45 passing touchdowns. The Breakers’ only regular-season blemish came against Dana Hills. However, like the Dolphins, Laguna Beach will need to do some rebuilding of that explosive offense, as the Breakers graduated their quarterback and top receivers. Despite being neighbors, Dana Hills and Laguna Beach haven’t played frequently. The two played for the first time this millen nium in 2018, when Laguna Beach won, 34-8. Dana Hills won, 10-7, in 2019 and again last season.
JOHNNY OWEN C, Sr. Owen is the lead returner on the Dana Hills offensive line as the big senior up front. Owen is listed at 6-foot-2, 230 pounds and will move the interior of the running attack. Owen said that this year’s Dolphins are mean and nasty on the offensive line.
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FIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH OFFENSE
NOAH KUCERA WR, Jr. Kucera is another transfer from San Juan Hills who will be a big weapon for Dana Hills on the outside when he becomes eligible. Kucera is a good, all-around athlete who’s gotten after it in the weight room. Coach Tony Henney said Kucera has adapted well to the Dolphins system.
CHASE BERRY WR, Jr. Berry will help replace some of the top speed lost on the outside of the Dana Hills offense. Berry ran a time of 11.24 seconds in the 100-meter sprint in the spring at San Juan Hills. When eligible, Berry will take the top off opposing defenses.
CHRISTIAN GUARASCIO RB, Sr. Guarascio has embraced his role as a senior leader of the Dana Hills offense. Guarascio carried the ball 100 times for 612 yards and four touchdowns last season. He also caught 14 passes for 160 yards. He will also help the defense with reps as a linebacker. KEVIN GARCIA RT, Jr. Garcia is a key returner on a Dolphins offensive line that has improved its size and strength. Garcia comes in at 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds to lock down the front side of the Dana Hills offense. Gar cia will be a big piece for the future of the Dolphins offense.
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BLAIZE BOLTER S, Sr. Bolter moves back from the line backer spot to the safety position. Like many impact players for the Dolphins, Bolter will play two ways, with time as a wide receiver on of fense. Bolter said he plays fast and physical and will try to hit anyone. Bolter made 31 tackles last season.
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ETHAN TORBERT DE, Sr. Torbert was an all-league selection as an offensive lineman last season, but he’ll also make a huge impact on the defensive line. Torbert is 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, and he was one of the better tacklers up front last season. Torbert made 27 tackles, including four tackles for loss.
NATE DEPIERRO DL, Jr. DePierro brings more size up front on the defensive line. DePierro is listed at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds. The Dana Hills defense will lean forward with its strong defensive front. DePierro will also go both ways for the Dolphins, with reps as a tight end on offense.
ETHAN BROUGHAM LB, Sr. Brougham moves back from the defensive line to the linebacking corps after a big season for the Dana Hills defense last season. Brougham is the leading returning tackler for the Dolphins, with 62 total tackles last season, including 38 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles and nine tackles for loss.
DEACON HILL LB, Jr. Hill is another who moves from the defensive line back to the lineback er spot. Hill is 6-foot, 205 pounds and made nine tackles last season as a sophomore. Hill said he is still learning and trying to be fast and explosive. Hill will also play a bit as a running back.
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DOLPHIN TRAINING CAMP
- Head Coach Tony Henney
“I like the energy. We constantly work hard. We keep on pushing. We keep on going no matter how hard it gets. No matter how difficult it gets.”
“My favorite part about this Dolphins team is our grit and our want to play football. No matter what people think of us, we’re going to go out and make plays and do our best.”
- Senior Running Back Christian Guarascio
- Senior Center Johnny Owen “IF WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD SEASON, WE’RE GOING TO HAVE TO BE PHYSICAL. … WE BETTER STAND UP AND PUNCH.”
“THIS YEAR, WE’RE GOING TO HIT YOU IN THE MOUTH, AND YOU’RE GOING TO ACCEPT IT, BECAUSE WE ARE THOSE GUYS. WE’RE MEAN AND WE’RE NASTY.”
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- Junior Tackle Kevin Garcia TALK
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TUESDAY | 16 TWILIGHT TUESDAYS 5-8 p.m. On Tuesdays through Aug. 23, enjoy extended hours at Casa Romantica through sunset, picnic on the grounds, and view the art exhibition Shape and Structure: Gemels by CHIAOZZA. General admission is $5. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.
GETTING OUT for seniors that will include 250 units and a health center. Schaffer is looking to answer questions on what MemorialCare is proposing for the site of the former hospital on Camino de los Mares and whether the proposed project includes housing, as well as address whether the public will have access to the proposed health center and when the new housing will become available for San Clemente seniors. The event is open to friends of the Dorothy Visser Senior center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, and will include appetizers and refreshments. RSVP by calling the senior center at 949.498.3322.
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THURSDAY | 18 OC PARKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: TIJUANA DOGS 5-8 p.m. The County of Orange and OC Parks are proud to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series with 10 free concerts at Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Karly Moreno will open for Tijuana Dogs this week at Bluff Park. Admission and parking are free and open to all ages. Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, 33333
GOING SOLO PARTY 6-8 p.m. Single and have not mingled in a while? The Abode is hosting a party to unite all singles in the local area. Become part of the solo squad while getting to know each other over wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Abode knows how nerve-wracking it may feel to put yourself out there. That is why the Abode wants to host a casual, no-stringsattached atmosphere while meeting other people in Orange County. The “date” begins at 6 p.m. at the home and garden store The Abode, located at 228 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. Let’s offer cheers with Solo cups to going solo. theabodesc.com.
OUTDOOR THEATER AT THE MISSION 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and light jacket for this nighttime staging of Million Dollar Quartet by South Coast Repertory. The performance depicts a historical jam session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins in 1956. Tickets can be purchased online. Performances run through Aug. 21. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 714.708.5555. scr.org.
A VISION FOR VIBRANT SENIOR LIVING IN SAN CLEMENTE 5-7 p.m. Join MemorialCare’s CEO, Dr. Mark Schafer, at the senior center, where he will discuss the future of the proposed 6.6-acre residential community South Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 714.973.6865. ocparks.com.
MONDAY | 15 IMPROV MONDAYS WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY 3-5 p.m. Put on by the San Clem ente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation.org. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.
SUNDAY | 14 BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN 9-11 a.m. Join the Dana Point Harbor Partners and Stand Up to Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surround ing areas to clean up our natural world. A free environmental education Lunch and Learn will be offered on the wharf at the Ocean Institute at 10:30 a.m. Sign up at standuptotrash.com. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. CONCERTS IN THE PARK: REFLEXX 6 p.m. The ’80s band Reflexx will perform with Styx tribute band Rockin’ the Paradise at this free, family-friendly concert at Sea Terrace Park. Food and Spirits are available to purchase. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. recreation@danapoint.org.
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Last month, San Clemente resident Chris Anastasios died from a long bout with pancreatic cancer. He was in his late 80s. My partner, Greta, and I attended Chris’ and his wife Tina’s wedding in 2017 at the Dana Point Yacht Club. I wrote an article about theirTinawedding.isfrom England. I teased Tina and Chris about their having the longest, long-distance relationship of which I had ever known—4,300 miles. They met when he was a dance host on a cruise ship and dated for 13 years before getting married. Chris played Tarzan in some old movies. Chris had a heart of gold; he volunteered as a dance host at many senior clubs and centers in Orange County.Andjust a week ago, I heard from another reader/friend whose husband had died two days before; they had been married for three years. We spoke on the phone; she said the conversation cheered her up. I want to be able to help people who ON LIFE AND LOVE BY TOM BLAKE W
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
This late 1920s photograph, as part of the Lorna Mills/Laguna Federal Collection, shows children visiting a Dana Point beach with their caretaker.
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Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP
hen I started writing newspaper columns 28 years ago, my focus was on dating and finding love after age 50. My first article was in the Dana Point News, a community newspaper owned by The Orange County Register. The article was titled, “Home Alone with Only Dogs For Company.” After a few years, my column was featured in 10 Register community papers. I decided to expand the focus to include finding love after 60, 70, and eventually 80. When I joined Picket Fence Media, I changed the title of the column to “On Life and Love After 50.” I felt by adding the word “Life” into the title, I could write on topics that were not just about senior dating, but on other issues and experiences that seniors deal with as they age. Stories from readers who had lost mates increased. Some had divorced, of course. But I was hearing more and more from widowed people. Many were eager to share their stories; they said it was cathartic for them. Those stories tugged hard on my heart.
As AgeWe GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
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Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdi vided 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 Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:
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are hurting and suffering and having a column to do that is a huge gift I’ve been given. We have many readers, of whom I’m aware, who are experiencing health issues as they move through their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Some want to share their stories and experiences, and I want to ensure that it’s proper for me to write about them. I have another friend who is having cancer surgery this coming Monday. She’s concerned, of course. But she also knows she’s had a great life and she’s going to tackle this challenge head-on. Which brings me to an update. On July 11, life changed for me and Greta in a split second. We were inside of Mission Hospital Laguna Beach walking toward the first-floor blood drawing station, as Greta needed blood work done for an upcoming minor procedure.Iwasholding Greta’s arm. I noticed her left shoe flew forward off her foot. Her body was headed in that direction as Iwell.was able to catch her so that her head didn’t hit the floor. But her hip did, and it hit hard. Greta was writhing in pain. In an instant, four nurses appeared and lifted her onto a gurney. I said to the nurses, “We are going to the blood drawing station.” The lead nurse shook her head and said, “No, you are not. You are heading to the Emergency Room,” which was only steps away. We were there for 10 hours, and then they transferred Greta to a room. She broke her hip. She had hip repair (not replacement) surgery on July 13. She was transferred to a skilled nursing facility called The Orchards in Rancho Mission Viejo on July 16. What an awesome place; the employees are amazing. My respect and admiration for health care workers has skyrocketed. Greta is recovering there, and I hope to have her home in two to threeThanksweeks.for everybody’s support. Greta’s family and friends have really stepped to the plate. I’m a lucky guy.
P Captain Todd Mansur and crewman Travis Tompkins on the swim step of the Boardroom with a solid bluefin. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportsfishing & Whale Watching Swell quells inshore fishing as offshore catches big temperatures this week ranged from 64-71 degrees depending on where you were along the coast. Bass fishing was a bit slower this week as a result of that. However, there were some nice fish caught on the live baits. Our live bait this week was pretty much straight sardine, so the bass we caught on it were better grade. There were more sheephead for the guys on the sinker rigs, and some halibut in the mix as well. A few days this week, we folded some deeper water into the mix and caught some rockfish. This was kind of out of necessity with the trickier conditions along the inshore areas. Offshore, there were some fantastic op portunities. The Fury had a great week get ting in on that kelp paddy fishing. There were nice yellowtail counts a few days this week, with some good dorado in the Fury’s counts, too. A tremendous amount of this dorado is up and around out here, and if/ when this stuff settles and wants to bite, it’s going to be really fun. On our offshore trips this week, we had plenty of kelps and schools of fish to stop the boat on, and we saw so many fish. Our 6-pac charter fleet had some really solid bluefin shots, too, between Catalina and San Clemente Islands. There were some fish on the fliers, but a good majority of those bigger bluefin came on the speedy troll program. Some fish were caught on the poppers and surface lures, too. For more information on Dana Wharf fishing trips, go to danawharf.com.
AUG. 3 • 7 boats, 147 anglers: 3 bluefin tuna, 130 yellowtail, 16 dorado, 48 calico bass, 2 sand bass, 8 sculpin, 1 whitefish, 16 rockfish, 10 vermilion rockfish, 30 bocaccio, 1 barracuda, 227 bass released. DP
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Every week, Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching provides the Dana Point Times a report on the week’s fishing from Captain Brian Woolley, in addition to the latest fish counts. This report can be found weekly at danapointtimes.com. Here is Captain Woolley’s report for last week’s action: lowed through another good weekThehere.half-day action was a bit on the tougher side this week. More of that big swell pushed onto those south-facing stretches of beach, which made big washed-out zones. Water temperatures bounced around a bit, too, with that movement and wind. Water
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Here are the latest fish counts from Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: AUG. 8 • 6 boats, 146 anglers: 15 dorado, 1 yellowtail, 9 calico bass, 7 sand bass, 5 sculpin, 3 sheephead, 1 whitefish, 98 rockfish, 1 bocaccio, 50 sand dab, 55 bass released.
AUG. 4 • 9 boats, 140 anglers: 66 yellowtail, 63 dorado, 8 bluefin tuna, 11 calico bass, 11 sand bass, 9 vermilion rockfish, 8 sculpin, 6 sheephead, 4 whitefish, 3 rockfish, 1 bocaccio.
AUG. 7 • N/A AUG. 6 • 9 boats, 211 anglers: 7 yellowtail, 1 dorado, 86 vermilion rockfish, 79 calico bass, 45 rockfish, 23 sand dab, 16 whitefish, 13 bonito, 12 bocaccio, 11 sheephead, 8 sculpin, 7 sand bass, 1 blue perch, 1 barracuda, 147 bass released.
AUG. 5 • 10 boats, 248 anglers: 29 dorado, 22 yellowtail, 2 bluefin tuna, 36 calico bass, 14 sand bass, 10 bonito, 7 sheephead, 4 rockfish, 1 sculpin, 1 whitefish, 1 vermilion rockfish, 1 halibut, 509 bass released.
Lucas has shown up here as a Grom of the Week in the past, and after the summer he has had, he definitely deserves all the good things coming his way right now. 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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L Schafer’s father, an Osage Native American, died during The Great Depression, and he was raised in Toluca Lake by his mother and her second husband, Hollywood photographer A.L. (Whitey) Schafer.Itwas there that he met his lifelong best friend, Peter H. Dailey. Schafer went on to USC. Shortly thereafter, he paid $5,500 for his home in Capo Beach, where he would spend the rest of his days.“One day I was down hanging out at Trestles with a few guys,” Schafer said. “Phil (Edwards) was down there. I was introduced to this rather tall guy; you couldn’t forget his name, Grubby. We got acquainted on the beach. He seemed like
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a pretty fun guy. He was down at Hobie’s a lot, glassing boards. He had this yellow truck with a camper on the back that he built. He’d sleep in it. He was like a homeless person. As I got to know him, one day, he said, ‘Can I park down at your lot and sleep?’” “Finally, I said, ‘If you want, I’ll rent you a room.’ He jumped at it, so he moved in here,” Schafer continued. “Later on, in came Phil. He was living in Oceanside and doing a lot of surfing up here and hanging out, and he worked at Hobie’s. So, now there were three of us here, and it was a great time period of us surfing and diving and fishing and just beingOversurfers.”time,Schafer and Hobie Alter
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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. DP
Lucas Senkbeil Cassity. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA ucas Senkbeil Cassity claimed his first NSSA National Title this summer when he won the Boys division at the National Championships in Huntington Beach. Demonstrating maturity beyond his years, his surfing was fast, radical and progressive.Butevenmore than that, it was his focused, tough-as-nails mindset that carried him through heat after heat. Punching well above his weight, he also finished third in the Juniors division. Cassity has been on an absolute competitive tear this summer. Prior to his big results at NSSA Nationals, he ran
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BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES the table at the USA Surfing Championship at Lowers, where he won both the Under 14 and Under 16 divisions. “What a week! Waves were firing for the last couple days of the USA Prime Championships,” he shared on Instagram. “I am so happy to be able to drop some big numbers and take the win in both Under 14 and Under 16 divisions.”
Photo: Jake Howard SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 66-68 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-12 Outlook: More South/southwest swell moves in on Friday for waist to shoulder high waves, (3-4’), then peaks with waist to head high surf, (3-5’), on Saturday into Sunday. The pattern of light winds in the morning, and light+ to moderate afternoon onshores continues Friday through Sunday.
DP (From left) Four surfers who changed the game: Walter Hoffman, Wayne Schafer, Dick Metz and Henry Ford.
urf pioneers and longtime friends gathered on Beach Road last week to say one final goodbye to Wayne Penn Schafer. After 91 amazing years on this blue planet, Schafer died peacefully in his sleep at his home in front of Poche Reef on June 2, 2020. The memorial service was held last week to accommodate the lengthy list of friends who wanted to pay their Schaferrespects.livedatrue beach life, and during his time here, he brought his friends along for the ride. He bought his house in Capo Beach in 1953 and had the good fortune, as he liked to say, “of picking my neighbors.” “In the beginning, it was just a group of guys down here, no organization or anything,” Schafer explained a year before his passing. “Walter and Flippy Hoffman moved in. And I rented a room to Phil Edwards and Grubby Clark for a while. We had a lot of fun.”
LUCAS SENKBEIL CASSITY became fast friends, and it was on the beach at Poche that the two developed the original Hobie Cat. Schafer gave tutorials to introduce this fast new double-hulled sailing craft to throngs of aspiring sailors around the world, and his Wednesdays at Wayne’s après-sail barbecues at Capistrano Beach attracted sailors from all continents. His legendary sailing skills (he always found the wind), integrity, and warm manner helped propel the Hobie Cat to worldwide fame, while forging personal, lasting friendships spanning multiple generations.Schaferwas also one of a quartet of Southern Californians who established a base in Moorea, Tahiti, which evolved into the world-famous Bali Hai resort. His other real estate interests included property at Zacatitos on the East Cape of Baja, Mexico, his Osage father’s original mountain cabin in Idyllwild, and property in the Osage Nation Oklahoma, where he maintained his headrights. Schafer was loved by many around the world and at home. He was a treasure of a man whose warmth and hospitality will be missed. In lieu of flowers, Schafer’s family and friends ask that donations be made to the Wayne Penn Schafer Memorial Fund at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center.
BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES
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