March 3, 2023

The Festival of Whales’ “Magical Migration” parade will kick off the weekend’s festivities on Saturday morning, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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Local Jiu-Jitsu Studio to Host Women’s Self-Defense Class

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

As part of Women’s History month in March, local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio Gracie Barra Dana Point will host a free women’s self-defense seminar for community members.

Twice a year, for the past 12 years, the Gracie Barra studio has offered a women’s self-defense class open to the community at no cost.

The husband-and-wife duo of professor Fernando Nassif and coach Paula Guedes will lead the class, demonstrating moves that participants can use to defend themselves in the event they are attacked.

So often, people do not sign up for a self-defense class until something has happened to them, Nassif said. Even though Dana Point feels like a very safe place to live, Nassif said, you never know what could happen—that’s why it’s best to be prepared for the worst.

“Self-defense is something that everybody is aware that you need but is scared to talk about,” Nassif said. “People don’t reach out to—‘OK, I want to learn self-defense’—until something happens to them.”

The instructors start the self-defense class with introductions and a warmup so participants can start moving their

bodies, Guedes explained.

During the class, the instructors share sobering statistics on sexual assault and violence before they show different scenarios to demonstrate techniques women can use to protect themselves.

According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. Most sexual assault victims are under the age of 30.

“All the techniques that we’re going to show here in our women’s self-defense class, I hope you never have to use, but there’s a few steps prior to that defense that we always touch on. Your awareness, how to set boundaries, how you communicate if something’s happening, your awareness how you walk to a car at night,” Nassif said.

In addition to the self-defense class, the jiu-jitsu studio will launch a class geared specifically toward women called Gracie Barra Female Curriculum or GBF. This is the first year that Gracie Barra Dana Point is introducing GBF.

Guedes and Nassif explained that they feel they have so much more to teach than they can fit into a 1½- to 2-hourlong self-defense class.

“We feel that the ladies, after they fin-

ish the class, they want to learn so much more,” Nassif said.

The eight-week GBF program is meant to offer women a chance to learn the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu in an environment that strives to make participants more comfortable and confident.

The women’s self-defense and GBF classes aim to empower women and give them the necessary tools, Nassif said.

Nassif explained that the GBF program isn’t aimed to turn participants into UFC or MMA fighters but, rather, to be ready to defend themselves in crisis.

“You need to be aware there is something you can do to prepare yourself, be ready if you need to,” Nassif said. “I hope they never have to use any of that in their lives, but if they have a little tool in their pockets whenever they need it.”

The studio also holds classes for kids ages 3-15 and adults of all levels.

The studio emphasizes protecting and standing up for oneself without becoming the aggressor.

“If they stood to defend themselves, they stand up and they start fighting, then they become the bully; they can get in trouble like the other kids,” Nassif said. “So, what we teach is you’re OK to defend yourself, but you’re not going to turn into the aggressor.”

Guedes added that they teach kids to be superheroes, not bullies. Guedes also encourages parents to take jiu-jitsu classes at the studio, so they can lead by example.

“Parents are always like, ‘OK, you are going to martial arts, because you have to have discipline, learn focus, listen and discipline,’ so I always tell them, you are pushing your kids to learn self-defense, but you’re putting yourself in second,”

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

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 linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

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 and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at The Noble Path Foundation. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N El Camino Real, San Clemente.

Dana Point City Council

6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This meeting will also be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

General Plan Community Workshop

6 p.m. The City of Dana Point will host a community workshop to discuss residents’ visions for the future of the city. The workshop will be an opportunity for residents to learn about the General Plan update process and voice their opinions. Community House, 2464 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point.

Guedes said. “You should be the one doing the self-defense class and bringing your son or daughter with you.”

The women’s self-defense class will run from 9-11 a.m. on March 11 at the Gracie Barra Dana Point Studio, located at 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 106. The class is free, but space is limited. For more information or to reserve a spot in the women’s self-defense class, email info@gbdanapoint.com.

Coach Paula Guedes and professor Fernando Nassif of the Gracie Barra Dana Point studio demonstrate self-defense moves on Monday, Feb. 27. As part of Women’s History Month, the husband-and-wife duo will lead a free self-defense seminar on March 11. Photos: Breeana Greenberg

Local Entrepreneur Pitches Product on ‘Shark Tank’

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

In between wine tastings on weekends in Northern California, Joelle Flynn would pop into the bathroom to quickly brush her teeth to keep off the wine residue. After brushing her teeth, she’d refresh her lipstick and hop over to the next winery.

“I like my white teeth more than my red wine,” said Flynn, a Dana Point resident.

Flynn carried a full tube of toothpaste and a toothbrush in her clutch bag from winery to winery so that she’d always have clean, white teeth.

On one such occasion after brushing her teeth, Flynn paused in the process of reapplying her lipstick.

“I pulled out my lipstick in the bathroom and had it in the palm of my hand, ready to put it on and thought, ‘Why isn’t there something compact and reusable like my lipstick for my teeth?’” Flynn said.

After researching and learning there wasn’t such a product on the market, she started building a prototype and filing patents.

“The original prototype was, actually,

I ripped off the round spinning toothbrush head on my toothbrush and stuck

CUSD Trustees Discuss Cultural Proficiency Work, Student Behavior

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The Capistrano Unified School District is continuing to enhance cultural proficiency, goals that include reductions in student harassment and suspensions.

CUSD staff presented a biannual report to trustees on Feb. 22, on progress made with overall plans, which the CUSD Board of Trustees adopted in December 2020.

Regarding reported rates of student harassment for certain student groups, harassment rates were said to have increased for Asian and Hispanic students from the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.

Harassment increased by 20% for Black students in the ninth grade, though decreased by 6% for seventh grade and 2% for 11th grade. The district’s cultural proficiency plan aims for student harassment in those and other student groups to decrease by 5% or more by June of this year.

District staff will continue “reflection” and implementing positive behavior intervention and support services to address student harassment, according to the report.

“Staff will continue to collaborate with

site leaders on strategies and training associated with anti-bullying, student connectedness, and school culture,” the district said in its report.

As for suspensions, which the district intends to reduce by 25% or more for identified groups by June, including foster youth and Black students, the report noted suspensions had deceased for most groups.

Particularly, suspension rates decreased by 1% for Black students, 1.5% for disabled students, and 0.1% for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Suspension rates remained the same for Hispanic and White students. Trustees addressed student behavior and cultural proficiency after reviewing the report.

“I still feel that in middle school, we still have a lot of behavioral issues,” Trustee Judy Bullockus said.“As it relates to suspensions, the length of suspensions—and I consistently hear from teachers (about) discipline—I like to hear there is work on consistency in terms of from school to school and that it’s very clear what the expectation is, that there is a system.”

it on a ChapStick container and then worked with designers through the

years,” Flynn said. “But the invention happened back in 2010, a long time ago.”

Flynn’s invention, “FunkkOFF! Teeth Refreshers,” are a pocket-sized, two-inone toothbrush and toothpaste dental beauty accessory made to refresh users’ teeth on the go. The teeth refresher can be reused 30 times.

Flynn partnered with childhood friend Sonia Hounsell in 2019 to finish designing FunkkOFF! and prepare the product for the market. In July 2021, the duo officially launched FunkkOFF!

“When she told me about her new product, I was very excited,” Hounsell said. “I’m very passionate about marketing and innovation, and so over the years, we kept talking about it and then ultimately decided to formalize a company in 2019 and figure out how to launch it.”

The two originally met at a small, allgirls Catholic grade school in Maryland, where they immediately became best friends, Flynn said. As they grew older, the two played lacrosse and soccer together and remained friends when Flynn moved to California and Hounsell moved to New York.

Working together, Hounsell brought in a background in brand marketing and new product innovation to help launch FunkkOFF!

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“Not to be one strikes, two strikes, three, you’re out, but, really, working on the behavior and building the relationship with the student that’s having a problem and seeing what we can do in that mental health, mindfulness way,” Bullockus continued. “If we don’t help students in middle school, it’s just going to perpetuate in high school.”

Board President Krista Castellanos said the post-pandemic world is different when it comes to student behavior.

“The conversation that has taken over (teacher) collaboration meetings is all about behavior and how we’re learning to manage students in this environment that they’ve now come back to, and teachers are trying to figure out a whole new student and they’re trying to figure out classrooms and how to manage their behavior at school,” said Castellanos, who is a teacher.

“Behaviors just continue to increase,” Castellanos continued. “How do we tackle that as a school district?”

Trustee Gila Jones remarked on the overall importance of cultural proficiency.

“This is part of teaching kids to be successful adults. They cannot be successful adults if they do not understand how to function in an increasingly diverse society,” Jones said. “They cannot get jobs, and the jobs they do get, they won’t be able to keep. If you cannot treat your

co-workers, customers, boss, you name it, who may be from a different culture or ethnic group or religion or whatever, appropriately, you will not be working there very long.”

The biannual report also highlighted other ongoing cultural proficiency work in CUSD. District staff translated into Spanish 10 CUSD Insider articles, nine news updates and messages to families, seven board agenda items and administrative regulations, and four items on the district’s website.

The report further said 10 schools are working with the Anti-Defamation League on “No Place for Hate” training and working toward getting NPFH designation, including Dana Hills High School, San Clemente High School and San Juan Hills High School.

No Place for Hate is a national movement that local school sites have adopted through school clubs in which students learn to identify and correct biases and promote inclusion and understanding.

At the management level, the report said all district managers with the Capistrano Unified Education Association— the local teachers’ union—have completed staff trainings on implicit bias.

A second report on cultural proficiency progress will be presented to the Board of Trustees in July.

(From left) Best friends and business partners Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell pitched their teeth refresher product, FunkkOFF!, during the Feb. 17 episode of Shark Tank Photo: Courtesy of FunkkOFF!

Ocean Institute to Host 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Ocean Institute’s annual Jazz Festival fundraiser, “S’ea’Cret Soiree,” a speakeasy by the sea, will take place on March 25 from 5-11 p.m.

The annual fundraiser benefits the Ocean Institute’s Adopt-A-Class program and general operations. The Adopt-AClass program enables underserved students, primarily from Title 1 schools in low-income communities, to visit the Ocean Institute for free.

The event will feature a live jazz band, dueling pianos, specialty drinks and a sustainable food menu sourced by local restaurateurs, including Chef Paddy

Glennon of Superior Seafood Co.

“Sustainability is not just a buzzword to throw around; it is a way of life,” Glennon

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Donates $130,000 in Medical Supplies to Ukraine

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

During its fundraising efforts, Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary donated more than $130,000 in medical equipment and supplies for Ukraine to provide humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation.

Through its Sizzling Sevilla Night Gala and Glory to Ukraine Gala, two disaster relief grants from Rotary District 5320 and donations from the local community and San Clemente Evening Rotary Club, the local Rotary purchased five ambulances, each stocked with medical staplers and staples, anticoagulants, antibiotics and other medical supplies, as well as three ultrasound machines and refrigerators for use in the ambulances.

The Monarch Beach Rotary worked closely with Rotary clubs in Lviv, Mykolaiv and Munich-Bavaria, which coordinated the efforts of multiple Rotary

clubs in Germany.

The ambulances and supplies have been donated to emergency services in the cities of Bashtanka, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Okachiv, Ukraine, where fighting is ongoing.

The Rotary also provided $25,000 in canned goods for Mykolaiv residents and lights for a surgical suite in a bombed community hospital.

The Rotary will continue its efforts to support communities in need with its upcoming “Make Some Magic” gala on April 14 at the Crown Valley Community Center. Proceeds from the gala will benefit children’s charities and local and international projects.

For more information on the upcoming event, contact heathergillion@gmail. com or visit danapointrotary.org to purchase tickets.

said in a media release.“We have been involved with ‘Earth Conscious Living’ in all our endeavors for over 40 years.”

“We hope to bring great flavors, education, and be a part of a great time at the Jazz Festival,” Glennon continued. “Sustainability is always the first ingredient in every recipe, and when you start there, the results are not only environmentally friendly, the results are usually delicious.”

The Jazz Festival fundraiser will feature a silent auction, classic games and silent films and more.

Funds from the event will also benefit the Ocean Institute’s general operations, which focus on “going deep” into the nonprofit’s educational offerings and improving learning spaces to maximize educational opportunities for schools and the public.

General admission tickets are $250 and include unlimited access to food and drinks.

More information about the fundraiser, the silent auction and how to purchase tickets can be found at the Ocean Institute’s website at oceaninstitute.org.

ucts, but that he was willing to invest.

After a social media push of the product in February 2022, a representative of ABC-TV’s Shark Tank reached out to the duo, asking them to apply to appear on the show. In July, Flynn and Hounsell filmed their episode of Shark Tank

Holding a glass of wine as they entered the “Shark Tank,” Flynn and Hounsell toasted to their friendship before slipping into their pitch.

“You refresh your breath with gum, you refresh your lips with lipstick; now you can refresh your teeth with FunkkOFF! Teeth Refreshers,” Flynn said.

In all, the duo was in the “Shark Tank” pitching the product for close to an hour, Hounsell said.

“I would kind of break it down into four quarters,” Hounsell said. “We were so prepared, and so you go in and the first two quarters of the game were great. We were on it.”

“But, then, you kind of get a little starry-eyed because you have all these cameras on you, and then they’re all talking over each other,” Hounsell continued. “So, we just didn’t remember some of the stuff that we said, but at the end of the day, it was probably one of the most dramatic Shark Tanks I’ve seen.”

After receiving five “no’s” from the investors, or celebrity Sharks, Hounsell and Flynn turned to leave. As they took just a couple of steps toward the door, investor Robert Herjavec piped up, noting that his wife has a habit of finding products that Herjavec had passed on that she would have bought.

Adding that he was thinking of his wife with FunkkOFF!’s pitch, Herjavec said it was a great product, noting that he understands Flynn and Hounsell’s struggles and need to sell more prod-

Ultimately, Herjavec offered the duo $250,000 for a 12% stake in the company, which Hounsell and Flynn emphatically accepted.

“We were so thrilled to have Robert, and we are still working through the details of the agreement, which is normal for Shark Tank and those deals,” Hounsell said. “So, we’re still working through those, but his team has been great, and we’re looking forward to digging in and working with him more.”

Since the show’s airing on Feb. 17, Flynn said there’s been an outpouring of support. FunkkOFF!’s products are all available for pre-order since selling out its inventory after the Shark Tank episode aired.

“Shark Tank has really put a huge fire under our business with the response that we’ve gotten so far,” Hounsell said.“We see the brand taking off with the existing products from FunkkOFF! Teeth Refreshers.”

“All along, we’ve had plans for newer versions, new flavors,” Hounsell continued. “A lot of people have been reaching out about new colors, which we talked about doing.”

In the future, the two want to create a refillable version and continue to expand the brand.

“Instead of creating a new lane, we’ve actually created a new intersection with oral care and beauty,” Flynn said. “Everybody wants their clean, fresh white teeth. It’s cosmetic, as well as hygiene throughout the day, to keep your teeth refreshed on the go.”

“Think about refreshing your lipstick and refreshing your breath with gum and mints; now you can refresh your teeth on the go.”

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The Ocean Institute will host its annual Jazz Festival fundraiser, “S’ea’Cret Soiree,” a speakeasy by the sea, on March 25. Photo: File/Daniel Ritz

Rotary President Dr. L.J. Cibelli leads Rotary District 5320’s efforts to collect coats, blankets and other critical items to send to Turkey and Syria in the wake of recent earthquakes. Photo: Courtesy of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary

GUEST OPINION | Dana Point ROCKS by

Anthony Small

WHALE OF A DREAM COMES TRUE!

m delighted to share that we can now add Michael Repper’s name to the list of recent Grammy winners with ties to Dana Point.

Last year, local Louie Pérez and his iconic band Los Lobos won the Grammy for Best Americana Album for their album Native Sons. Repper is an orchestra conductor and music director who grew up in the area, and his parents Dave and Claudia Repper still live in Dana Point.

Repper and the New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) made history last month, by being the first youth orchestra to win a Grammy award for Best Orchestral Recording—Classical for their Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman.

The album features masterpieces by the immensely talented Black women composers named in the album title. Other nominees in the category included greats John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel.

At 32 years old, Repper is the second-youngest music director to win in this category; Dudamel was 31 when he won in 2012.

Repper shared, “This entire experience has been meaningful beyond measure. The project is an example of the awesome impact that young people can have when they feel empowered to give it their all, and when they have the opportunity and the resources to do so.

“The fact that this is the first time a youth orchestra has ever won this Grammy, and that it happened despite the challenges of the pandemic, is affirmation to me, that looking out for the next generations is one of the most important responsibilities of professional musicians,” he continued.

He concluded, “The arts are a critical part of education, and the skills one learns from studying music and art are applicable to every profession imaginable. I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now had it not been for public music education.

“It’s heartbreaking to see these programs being cut across the country simply because some have decided that we can’t afford them, and it’s actually damaging to our society,” he added. “I sincerely hope Capistrano Unified retains and expands arts education. I am a product of the CUSD music department.”

In other symphonic news, the outstanding Dana Point Symphony will perform “Mendelssohn and Mozart, featuring violin soloist Loreto Gismondi” on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Edwards the

Confessor Catholic Church. More info can be found at danapointsymphony.com.

The 52nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales is this weekend, kicking off on Friday, March 3, from 4:45-8 p.m., with a free Welcoming of the Whales ceremony and reception at Ocean Institute.

Sale, as well as Art in the Park. The Harbor Music Series, presented by Dana Point Harbor Partners, features young musicians from Community Outreach Alliance.

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Saturday and Sunday’s iconic events include the Magical Migration Parade, whale watching, Clam Chowder Cook-Off, Cardboard Classic & Dinghy Dash, Wyland Foundation’s Mobile Learning Experience, Monarch Beach Rotary Club’s Diamond Dig, Classic Car Show and the obligatory Whales, Tails & Ales Street Fair, just to name a few. Join Stand Up to Trash’s Beach Cleanup event, too. Festival founder Don Hansen would be so proud. There will be music and art everywhere at the festival, including the Dana Point Fine Arts Association and Dana Hills High School Young Artists Show &

DANA POINT ROCKS BY ANTHONY SMALL

Yours truly, accompanied by Matt Samia of Mojave Ghost, will perform near Coffee Importers on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Later Saturday, Concerts on the Cliff presents Sheena Easton and Taylor Dayne, and don’t miss Drea Sheva, Moondog Miller, and The Reflexx at the Concert on the Water & BBQ at Baby Beach on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Find the full schedule at festivalofwhales.com. DP

Anthony Small is Executive Director and co-founder of Music Preserves Foundation, a local musician and Ambassador of Music for Dana Point Sister Cities International. Small and his family have lived in Dana Point for 25 years.

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GUEST

| Foley Report by OC Board Supervisor Katrina Foley

Celebrating Women Making a Difference in Orange County

Women of Orange County continue to shape our region dating back to the first female chief of the Acjachemen Nation, Coronne, who founded and led the village of Putuidem. Now, a statue of Coronne stands tall in the recently dedicated Putuidem Village Park in San Juan Capistrano’s Northwest Open

Space.

In 2022, four in 10 Orange County elected officials were women, with women representing just under half of all elected officials serving in District 5 from sanitary board to Congress.

Forty-five women serve as judges, and the Orange County Business Council’s Community Indicators report shows that

between 2021 and 2022, women-owned businesses increased 1.2% and the number of minority women-owned businesses increased by 5.2%.

Month, I will host my second Women Making a Difference Awards. In line with the National Women’s History Month theme, we want to recognize women across all forms of media and storytelling.

Help us recognize these significant contributions made by women in District 5 by nominating women storytellers you know who work in print, radio, TV, stage, film, blogs, podcasts, news, social media, or the arts.

BY OC BOARD SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY

As a small business owner myself, I love these stats. Much work remains for parity, but this month gives us the chance to celebrate the successes of women in our community.

This year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” One storyteller I want to highlight is our very own District 5 resident Vikki Vargas. Vikki, the veteran reporter and KNBC4 Orange County bureau chief, told the stories of our community for 40 years at KNBC4.

Her stories informed, exposed, and highlighted our community’s challenges, successes, and sad situations. Ms. Vargas retired last year, but she inspired many young women across the community through her storytelling ability, intelligence, and work ethic, so she deserves a highlight this month.

In celebration of Women’s History

Help us celebrate Orange County’s long history of trailblazing women who share our stories. Then, join us for the awards ceremony and brunch on March 18, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.

Seats are limited, so RSVP today at tinyurl.com/D5-Women-Brunch-RSVP.

We’ll see you at the Festival of Whales this weekend in Dana Point! DP

Elected in 2022, Katrina Foley represents the Fifth Supervisorial District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She was previously elected to serve the Second District from 2021-2022.

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FRIDAY | 03

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Through March 26, enjoy I Hate Hamlet, in which television star Andrew Rally is about to start rehearsing to play Hamlet but is also terrified and unsure of himself. The ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore visits Rally and explains that all actors playing Hamlet are to be visited and mentored by their predecessors until the actor takes the stage. As Rally grows under Barrymore’s wing, he is confronted by the ultimate question: who he wants to be, or not to be. Tickets are $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of family comedy Over the River and Through the Woods at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Showings will continue through March 12. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 04

SAN CLEMENTE SHAMROCK RUN

5K/10K

7 a.m. The San Clemente Downtown Business Association presents the annual Shamrock Run, for participants to either run or walk along San Clemente’s beach trails, historic downtown, and pier. The 5K will consist of four legs, starting on the sand north of the Municipal Pier and running past the T-Street overpass before turning around and reaching the top of Avenida Del Mar and the base of the pier. Ironman Hall of Fame triathlete

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SATURDAY | 04 DANA POINT 52ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WHALES

10 a.m. Check out the 52nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales in the trademarked Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World this weekend. The “Magical Migration” parade will kick off the weekend’s festivities at 10 a.m., with a route starting at the Richard Henry Dana Statue on the Island Way Bridge. Throughout the weekend, there will also be whale watching opportunities on a special FOW schedule. There will also be a Welcoming of Whales Ceremony open to the public at dusk on Friday, March 3, on the beach behind the Ocean Institute. The Festival of Whales will also feature the inaugural Concerts on the Cliff at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa with performances from artists Sheena Easton and Taylor Dayne. A schedule and map of activities and other information can be found in the Festival of Whales Guide insert in the Feb. 24 edition of the Dana Point Times, as well as on the Festival of Whales website at festivalofwhales.com.

Julie Moss will again serve as the race announcer. Every racer will receive a chipped racing bib and a Shamrock Run T-shirt. All ages are welcome. San Clemente Pier. scdba.org

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

ZERO TRASH DANA POINT SATURDAY CLEANUP

10 a.m. Help keep the oceans clean by preventing trash from reaching the water and join Zero Trash Dana Point for a neighborhood clean-up event. Volunteers will be meeting at Girl in The Curl surf shop to pick up supplies. Girl in the Curl, 24800 34116 East Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the San Clemente Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their

favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.

DANA POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY: LEARN TO CROSS-STITCH

10-11 a.m. Learn the beautiful and relaxing skill of cross-stitch using embroidery floss, Aida cloth and a tapestry needle to create your very own handmade treasure. Each class includes a complete project. All supplies are provided. The class is designed for adults and teens. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

FERMENTING KIMCHI CLASS

10 a.m.-noon. Ever wanted to learn how to make kimchi? The Ecology Center is providing this hands-on course so you can learn how to ferment the dish. Participants will learn how to make kimchi with various seasonal vegetables and spice levels, then take home their own jar of the delicacy. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

AFFORDABLE PET VACCINE CLINIC

3:30 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente is offering low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats, with veterinary services provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Services include diagnostic testing, physical exams and prescription flea control. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Pets Plus San Clemente, 638

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Camino de los Mares, Suite A-140, San Clemente. vetcarepetclinic.com.

SUNDAY | 05

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free admission to Casa Romantica along with creative activities and performances based on the Casa’s programming. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

MONDAY | 06

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

COA FOOD CONNECTION FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

3:30-4:30 p.m. A food distribution for those in need, no questions asked, and no identification needed. Provided by the Community Outreach Alliance every other Monday. San Clemente Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente. 949.257.2286.

TUESDAY | 07

TRIVIA TUESDAY

6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

WEDNESDAY | 08

H.H. COTTON’S LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE

7-10 p.m. Every Wednesday, H.H. Cotton’s will host this live music showcase to feature talented local musicians from around the area and will occur in the restaurant’s Hamilton Room (the back room). H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. hhcottons.com.

Photo: Alan Gibby

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Roma

This pretty girl is Roma, a 2-year-old cutie who is looking for her purrfect match. Initially a bit shy, Roma becomes quite the lap cat once she gets to know you. She enjoys the company of other cats and would make a wonderful companion in a quiet home.

If you are interested in adopting Roma, please visit petprojectfoundation.org 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.DP

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

FROM THE ARCHIVES

This photo from the late-1920s has many stories—prospective buyers, a sales office, a gazebo, umbrellas, steps to the beach, and the Hilltop Park. It is available for viewing and purchase at danapointhistorical.org.

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

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

See the solution in next week’s issue.

Photo: Courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

DANA POINT TIMES

DOLPHIN REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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

Hot Bats Bring Softball

Back to Level

Dana Hills softball is back to even ground, as the Dolphins bats came alive last week.

After dropping three of their first four games of the season, including a 19-1 loss on the morning of Feb. 18, Dana Hills responded in the afternoon that day and on Feb. 22. The Dolphins bested Redondo Union in tournament play, 10-7, and won on the road at Garden Grove, 7-2.

Dana Hills (3-3) had scored seven runs in its first four games and scored 17 runs in its next two. However, when the Dolphins have lost this season, they’ve lost big with deficits of eight, 12 and 18 runs.

The opportunity to extend its hot streak was washed away by the weather early in the week, but Dana Hills was set to resume play on Thursday, March 2, at Segerstrom (1-6). Results were not available at press time.

The Dolphins continue in nonleague play on Friday, March 3, at home against University, and Dana Hills will make up its rained-out game at El Toro on Monday, March 6. The Dolphins will also stay local with a trip to JSerra on Tuesday, March 7.

Baseball Continues Nonleague Play

Weather also kept the Dana Hills baseball team off the field during the week, but the Dolphins were set to resume play on Thursday, March 2.

Dana Hills (2-3) traveled to Santiago of Corona (0-1) on Thursday, but results were not available at press time. It was the Dolphins’ first game in over a week, with Dana Hills last in action at home against Edison in a 5-4 loss on Feb. 22.

The Dolphins have been inconsistent to open the season, as they were much of last season. Dana Hills has a little under three weeks to get straightened away before its South Coast League schedule.

After Thursday’s game, the Dolphins have just four games on the schedule before their league opener.

The Dolphins host local rival Aliso Niguel on Friday, March 3. Dana Hills is

at home next week for two games. The Dolphins take on Newport Harbor on Wednesday, March 8, and Arlington of Riverside on Friday, March 10.

Dana Hills has more than a week off before a tournament game at Yorba Linda on March 18, and then the Dolphins begin South Coast League play with a home game against Tesoro on March 21.

Lacrosse Teams Open with Splits

It’s been up-and-down for both the Dana Hills boys and girls lacrosse teams at the start of their seasons.

The Dolphins girls began the season first with a strong start in a 9-6 win at Laguna Beach back on Feb. 14. However, Dana Hills came back down to Earth with a 19-9 loss at Huntington Beach on Feb. 23.

Dana Hills (1-1) played its first home game on Thursday, March 2, against Irvine, but results were not available at press time. The Dolphins next play at Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, March 7, and host Vista Murrieta on Thursday, March 9.

The Dana Hills boys got going on Feb. 22 but didn’t fare as well as the girls with a 13-7 loss at Huntington Beach. The Dolphins rebounded at home with a 6-4 win over Northwood on Monday, Feb. 27, but that winning feeling slipped

away quickly on Wednesday, March 1, in an 11-5 loss at Woodbridge.

Dana Hills (1-2) looks to get back on the winning track at Yorba Linda (1-3) on Friday, March 3. The Dolphins host Huntington Beach on Wednesday, March 8, and JSerra on March 11.

Tough Start for Boys Volleyball

Dana Hills boys volleyball has struggled to get its footing in early nonleague and tournament play.

The Dolphins lost their first three matches of the season, and despite bouncing back in their next two matches, Dana Hills has lost its past three matches. The Dolphins pulled out tournament wins over Vista Murrieta and Chaparral of Temecula on Feb. 24.

Dana Hills (2-6) last played Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in a sweep loss.

The Dolphins get back in action at home against Trabuco Hills on Wednesday, March 8, and open Sea View League play at home against El Toro on March 14.

Track and Field Runs in First Invitational Saturday

Some of the best performances in

the spring season for Dana Hills will be found on the track, which is set to open its competitions on Saturday, March 4.

The Dolphins boys and girls teams will run at the Earl Engman Relays at Portola High School in Irvine. There are 27 schools currently listed as registered, all in the CIF-Southern Section including 25 in Orange County. The Dolphins will see familiar faces from San Clemente, San Juan Hills and Mission Viejo at the meet.

The Dolphins also host their first dual meet of the season against Capistrano Valley on Wednesday, March 8. Dana Hills will head back to Irvine next week for the Irvine Invitational on March 11, followed by the Laguna Beach Trophy Invitational on March 18.

Upcoming Schedule

Dana Hills girls beach volleyball will play its first games in program history next week with matches against San Clemente on Wednesday, March 8, at Lasuen Beach (Lost Winds) in San Clemente and against Aliso Niguel on Thursday, March 9.

Boys tennis will host Capistrano Valley on Tuesday, March 7, and Laguna Beach on Thursday, March 9.

Boys and girls swimming has a meet at Aliso Niguel on Wednesday, March 8. DP

Dana Hills girls softball got its offense running last week, and the Dolphins hope to carry that forward after the weather delays this week. Photo: David Gangloff

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236654574

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHATS UP DAN

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s): MICHAEL CAMPION

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT CA 92629

LEZLIE CAMPION

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT CA 92629

This business is conducted by a General Partnership

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2023

/s/Michael Campion

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 01/30/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236655620

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEDIA EPICENTER

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s): MEDIA EPICENTER

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022

/s/Media Epicenter/Michael Campion, Chief Executive Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/09/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

APN: 682-134-10 TS No: CA05000397-22-1 TO No: 220583547-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 27, 2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 20, 2023 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim - Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 2, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018000160264, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by LISA KENTRUP, AN UMARRIED WOMAN, as Trus-

tor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MARK 1 REAL ESTATE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 34092 FORMOSA DRIVE, DANA POINT, CA 92629 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $178,869.02 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be

made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000397-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GRACE EILEEN GRIFFIN

Case Number: 30-2023-01307488-PR-LA-CJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of GRACE

EILEEN GRIFFIN

A Petition for Probate has been filed by GLENN GRIFFIN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE

FOR FORECLOSURES

AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021

You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www. Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA05000397-22-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: February 6, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000397-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 (800) 201-1622 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0421187 To: DANA POINT TIMES 02/17/2023, 02/24/2023, 03/03/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236656259

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

DANELECTRO STORIES

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s):

DANELECTRO STORIES LLC

24292 TAXCO DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020

/s/Danelectro Stories LLC/Michael Campion, Chief Executive Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/17/2023

Published in: Dana Point Times Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

The Petition for Probate requests that GLENN GRIFFIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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:

Date: March 29, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept:

C10

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 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Zev S. Brooks, Esq., Law Office of Zev Brooks, 18627 Brookhurst Street; PMB 435, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 PH: (714) 965-0179

Published in: Dana Point Times, Mar 3, 10, 17, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): GRACE DONGQUING GUTIE and Does 1 through 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

DANIEL RASCOL

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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

grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2022-012666526

Judge Corey S. Cramin

The name and address of the court is:

(El Nombre y direccion de la corte es):

Superior Court of California, County of Orange

700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:

(El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Adam J. Krolikowski, Esq., 930 W. 17th Street, Suite D, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Ph: (949) 269-1869

DATE: (Fecha) 06/23/2022

David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) K. Trent, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto)

Published: Dana Point Times Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES-

TATE OF:

Timothy C. Hoover

Case Number: 30-2023-01308226-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 Timothy C. Hoover

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Debra M. Hoover in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

The Petition for Probate requests that Debra M. Hoover 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: March 29, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: C10

B. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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 pub-

lic. 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 to your remote hearing, call (657)622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Nathan R. Loftin, Esq., Law & Stein, LLP

2601 Main Street, Suite 1200, Irvine, CA 92614, Ph: (949)501-4800

Published in: Dana Point Times March 3, 10, 17, 2023

PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Dana Point introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 12 OF THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

The proposed Ordinance will amend Title 12 of the Dana Point Municipal Code, pertaining to the regulation of vehicles and traffic, in its entirety.

The proposed Ordinance is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California.

This proposed Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of February, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: Council Member Gabbard, Council Member Pagano, Council Member Villar, Mayor Pro Tem Federico, and Mayor Frost

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

SHAYNA SHARKE CITY CLERK

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2023.

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Kneeboards & Stampedes

Local surfers shine

contests up and down the Golden State

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

San Clemente’s Kevin Skvarna is the kind of surfer who can ride anything and make it look good—literally.

A constant threat on the WSL’s longboard tour, as well as at the Vans Duct Tape Invitational events, Skvarna most recently caught competitive fire, not at a longboard contest, but, rather, during the 2023 Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles and Kneeboard Festival in Huntington Beach. Riding a board about four feet shorter than his normal plank, Skvarna looked perfectly comfortable last weekend on his kneeboard, as he took on a field of more than 60 competitors from around the world.

Winning both the Open and Pro Junior divisions, the 24-year-old made history as the youngest competitor to win the event, which ran for the first time in 2003.

Kneeboarding holds a unique place in the world of wave-riding. At the height of its popularity in the late ’60s and early ’70s, it appeared to be a viable alternative to stand-up surfing. With his famous do-it-yourself bowl cut, Santa Barbara’s George Greenough played a larger-thanlife role in raising awareness around the craft.

With a dynamic, future-forward approach at iconic pointbreaks including Rincon and Lennox Head, his experiments with elements of flex and speed showed the world what was possible on smaller, more agile equipment.

GROMS OF THE WEEK

SHORECLIFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

the start of February, the Orange County Scholastic Surf Series finals for Middle School

In San Diego, kneeboarder Steve Lis took things one step further with his advent of the “fish” design. Still ridden to this day, the fish revolutionized the lines surfers were able to draw. Thanks to the creative minds of Greenough and Lis, as well as others, to some extent kneeboarding helped usher in the high-performance shortboard era.

On the subject of style, another big winner from San Clemente last weekend was Taj Lindblad, who took out the SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay. It’s the first WSL Qualifying Series victory of the 19-yearold’s young career.

Finals day was packed with local talent, as Lindblad faced fellow Lowers local Kade Matson in their quarterfinal

duel. In another quarterfinal battle, a resurgent Jake Davis took out Crosby Colapinto.

“I’m just really stoked. It was a hard road, for sure,” a relieved Lindblad said after the win. “I have a bunch of family friends here who are pretty much my family, and if I’m not surfing T-Street or Lowers, I’m surfing here, so it’s pretty special.”

Making the moment extra special, rather than being “chaired” up the beach as is tradition when one wins a surf contest, Lindblad had a crew standing by on horseback. Riding up to the podium with a big smile across his face, “it was really special,” Lindblad explained.

“This is a confidence boost just with

Shorecliffs dominated the podium.

In the Division 1 results, Shorecliffs surfers won three out of the five divisions, with Noah Lavik winning the Boys Shoreboard, Tanner Sandvig stepping up to win Boys Longboard, and Happy Sugar winning the Girls Shortboard.

Rounding things out, Sunny Walder from Niguel Hills won the Girls Longboard and Cooper Chila earned first in Bodyboard.

Even more dominant in the Division 2 competition, Shorecliffs surfers took first in every division. Drake Vaughn won the Boys Shortboard, Beau Wetzel won Boys Long-

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 54-56 Degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8’

Outlook: The blend of SSW and NW swells fades on Friday, for thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’), then the surf levels off at that size through the weekend. A pattern of light/variable early morning winds, followed by light+ afternoon onshores continues for Friday and the weekend. There will also be 5’+ early morning high tides then.

the guys who were here will be at the bigger events left, so I’m really excited to get going,” he added.

With the win, Lindblad is now ranked fifth in the North American Qualifying Series. Colapinto and Jett Schilling are also ranked in the top 10.

Meanwhile, the women’s North American Qualifying Series ratings are currently fronted by Lindblad’s sister, Sawyer. A potent brother-sister duo, it’s so exciting to see these two coming into their own. San Clemente’s Bella Kenworthy sits in second.

The next stop of the North American Qualifying Series will be the Ron Jon Quiksilver and Roxy Pro coming to Florida, March 8-12. The top finishers on the Qualifying Series will graduate to the WSL Challenger Series. From there, they will have an opportunity to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour—surfing’s big leagues. DP

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for 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.

board, Devin MacLeish won Girls Shortboard, and Eve Hamilton won Girls Longboard.

Perhaps even more impressive than all the first-place finishes is the depth of Shorecliffs’ squad. In every instance, they had multiple surfers in each final. Their Boys Shortboard program is especially crazy. Out of the 12 combined surfers in the Division 1 and 2 Boys Shortboard finals, 11 of them were from Shorecliffs.

Congrats to all the surfers who gave it their all and supported their schools. DP

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

Taj Lindblad celebrates his first-ever WSL win by riding up to the podium on horseback. “It’s special,” said the smiling 19-year-old San Clemente surfer. Photo: Courtesy of WSL

in a weekend of wild surf

When you’ve got a surf team like Shorecliffs Middle School, sometimes picking out one single Grom of the Week is impossible. At

Shorecliffs Middle School surf team. Photo: Courtesy of Scholastic Surf Series

Divisions 1 and 2 were held in Oceanside, and it should come as no surprise to anyone that

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