March 17, 2023

(From left) Mark Thress and Jake Palmer, the former and current owners of Robling Mill & Supply, respectively,

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Sewage Spill Closes Outflow Area of Doheny State Beach

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

An overflow of the main sewer line in San Juan Capistrano prompted a portion of Doheny State Beach to temporarily close on Wednesday, March 15, after sewage spilled into the ocean through San Juan Creek.

According to the OC Health Care Agency, the ocean-water area 1,500 feet upcoast and 1,500 feet downcoast of the San Juan Creek outfall has been closed after approximately 4,000 gallons of sewage was spilled.

The affected water will be closed to ocean recreation, such as swimming, surfing and diving, until water quality and follow-up monitoring meet acceptable standards, the agency said.

“We ask the community to do their part in protecting our public health

and maintain a safe distance up to 1,500 feet upcoast and 1,500 feet downcoast from the mouth of San Juan Creek,” OC Board Supervisor Katrina Foley said in a media release.

“I am closely monitoring this situation along with the other incidents occurring throughout Orange County,” Foley continued. “My office has participated in the County’s Emergency Operations Coordination since the Board of Supervisors passed my resolution to declare a local state of emergency for Orange County. We remain ready to mobilize our resources to make our waters safe for our communities and wildlife.”

Wednesday’s spillage came on a day that saw multiple landslides cause the evacuation of apartment buildings in San Clemente and the temporary closure of a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point.

More information about the closure can be found at the OC Health Care Agency’s website, oceanbeachinfo. com, or by contacting 714.433.6400. To report a sewage spill, call 714.433.6419.

Wyland Foundation to Launch 12th Annual Water Conservation Challenge

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Starting on April 1, the Laguna Beachbased nonprofit Wyland Foundation is launching its 12th annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation to encourage communities to make long-lasting, eco-friendly choices.

The Water Conservation Challenge is a competition among cities across the United States to see which town can be the most “water-wise,” with residents pledging to conserve water, energy and other natural resources.

“Every April, they go out to their community and say, ‘Hey, I’m taking the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, and I’d like everyone in the city to do it, and let’s see who can be the most water-wise city in the country,’” Wyland Foundation President Steve Creech explained.

At the end of the month, the Wyland Foundation picks five winners from different population categories with the highest percentage of residents who took the challenge.

In 2022, mayors from 42 states vied

to see whose residents could be the most “water-wise.” Throughout the 2022 challenge, 334,603 residents across the U.S. made pledges to make eco-friendly changes.

By taking the pledge, residents agree to make more eco-friendly choices at home, in their daily life, in their yard and in their community by checking off recommended changes.

“So, the Mayor’s Challenge comes around every year, and we have residents from over 2,000 cities take part every year, and collectively, they agree to make changes in their life to reduce water waste by a million or up to three million gallons of water,” Creech said.

At the end of the challenge, residents in winning cities who pledged are entered to win thousands of dollars in eco-friendly prizes. The grand prize includes $3,000 toward their home utility bills, gift cards to home improvement stores and home irrigation products.

Students are also encouraged to participate. Schools with the most partici-

pants from winning cities will receive sunglasses made from recycled plastic designed to reduce blue light exposure.

“So, it’s a cool incentive for the kids, and they’re great sunglasses,” Creech said. “The point of the Mayor’s Challenge is that everybody can contribute. It’s businesses, it’s schools, it’s kids, parents, community groups, cities; everybody can do something, and that’s the whole point of it.”

“And then afterward, we give everybody that participates a chance to contribute to make good on their pledges by doing something that we call My Volunteer Water Project application,” Creech continued. “That gives them a whole bunch of different tools.”

The Volunteer Water Project is an effort to integrate the Water Conservation Challenge year-round.

“We just want people to have fun in what’s otherwise a very serious subject, and that’s what the Mayor’s Challenge is all about,” Creech said.

Creech encouraged cities to spark friendly rivalries with neighboring cities to see who can be the most water-wise.

“It’s just a rallying point,” Creech said. “We kind of set the table, but it’s really up to the cities to bring their

A-game. But we’ve had mayors from all across the country get involved.”

Residents can also participate in the conservation challenge without their city’s mayor participating.

“Having a mayor who’s really gung-ho about it is not a precondition for the city to win; any city can win. It just depends on the resident participation, but we do find that if a mayor is behind it, the city’s behind it, that they do better,” Creech said.

The biggest changes families can commit to reducing water usage are to plant native landscaping, fix water leaks when they occur and take shorter showers, Creech said.

“Those are great ways to just conserve the amount of water you’re consuming,” Creech said. “But here in a coastal city, the coasts are particularly fragile, and we see that after a rain.”

“One of the things that we believe in is relandscaping, things like installing permeable pavers for your driveway so that all of that leaking oil doesn’t run off during the rain into the storm drain and down to the ocean,” Creech continued.

Creech added that cleaning up debris around gutters and sidewalks and picking up pet waste can also reduce

The San Juan Creek outflow area of Doheny State Beach is temporarily closed after a main sewer line in San Juan Capistrano overflowed, spilling sewage into the ocean water on Wednesday, March 15. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

OCTA Board Green-Lights First Step for South Coast Rail Study

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Seeking to secure the future of railroad transportation through South Orange County, the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors this week approved the beginning stages of necessary analysis.

The board’s vote on Monday, March 13, allows OCTA staff to initiate the contracting process—a request for proposals (RFP)—to find a consultant for the proposed South Coast Rail Infrastructure Feasibility Study and Alternatives Concepts Analysis.

The consulting firm that wins the bid will be tasked with spending about 24 months studying the approximately 7-mile stretch of the rail line running through Dana Point, San Clemente, and unincorporated areas of both Orange and San Diego Counties, according to an OCTA staff report.

Given the coastal storm surges and other environmental factors that have negatively affected the railroad, causing the need for repeated maintenance and delays, the study is meant to help prioritize future rail planning efforts and assess all issues related to the desired operation of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) corridor.

“One of the goals of the study will be to identify, assess, and evaluate short- and medium-term solutions with the goal of protecting the rail line in place,” OCTA said in the report. “A separate study will focus on long-term options, including rail line relocation. OCTA is seeking state/federal grants for the long-term study.”

The initial phase of the study is estimated to cost $2 million and includes a handful of goals such as developing options that could protect the coastal rail line at various sea levels; gaining an understanding of the climate’s impacts to the train tracks; identifying possible solutions for beach erosion; and consulting with agencies and stakeholders.

According to the OCTA, grant funding to pay for the Phase I study has already been identified, while monies to foot the costs associated with the necessary improvements are expected to be identified

through the study.

As part of the second phase of the study—estimated to cost $5 million— OCTA is looking to partner with LOSSAN, state and federal agencies; develop options to protect, “or potentially” move the rail line; create an action plan; and consult with residents and stakeholders.

Board Director Katrina Foley, also the Fifth District Board Supervisor of Orange County, said the matter was one of her top priorities after commuter rail service between South Orange County and North San Diego County was suspended last fall—the second time in as many years—because of track movement detected at Cotton’s Point, just below the Cyprus Shore community.

“Orange County remains decades behind on our coastal rail and sand replenishment planning for our South County beaches,” Foley said in a media release on Monday. “Giant boulders now occupy the spaces where surfers accessed the water, and residents and tourists previously enjoyed sandy beaches, and which also served to protect our railroad corridor.”

As part of ongoing efforts to secure the slope on which the track sits, crews have placed riprap, or large boulders, on the coastal side of the rail line.

“We must move with urgency to take a proactive approach to addressing the coastal erosion threatening our coastal economy, our national defense, our homes, and our quality of life,” Foley

added in the release.

Emergency construction work to stabilize the tracks in southern San Clemente has been underway since November, after the OCTA governing board gave the county’s transportation agency the green light to hire a contractor for the roughly $12 million project.

For months, crews have been working to drive large metal anchors into about 700 feet of the slope adjacent to the railroad track to prevent it from pushing the track further toward the coast, Dana Point Times previously reported.

Construction was initially estimated to be completed in February; however, the recent spate of torrential rains has delayed much of the work. The project is now expected to be completed around mid-April, according to OCTA.

“I look forward to beginning regular meetings with stakeholders on solution planning,” Foley said in her release.“We must look past temporary fixes. This rail corridor study and concurrent sand replenishment efforts are necessary steps towards identifying and implementing long-term solutions to prevent further coastal erosion and its impacts on our way of life.”

Foley has said she is working with Rep. Mike Levin, State Assemblymember Laurie Davies, and State Sen. Catherine Blakespear to secure more appropriations for sand replenishment, in addition to taking upcoming trips to Sacramento and Washington, D.C., where

she will focus on the same topic.

“It hasn’t really been part of the space of transportation until now,” Foley said. “We hope that we can get some things moving more quickly.”

OCTA staff said that after they finish the 120- to 180-day process of contracting for the study, there will be continuous updates as they look to engage with stakeholders such as the Department of Defense, San Diego County and more entities.

The vote comes roughly two weeks after staff presented the board with a framework for seeking funding to support continued railroad usage, and for working with local, state and federal partners to understand the causes of coastal erosion.

A Feb. 27 media release from OCTA included a statement from Board Chair and Yorba Linda Mayor Gene Hernandez.

“When we began the emergency stabilization effort (in San Clemente), it was clear that we needed to address the immediate issues first and also to speed up the process of working with all stakeholders to find longer-term solutions,” said Hernandez. “I’m pleased to see this comprehensive effort moving forward.”

Additionally, the State Senate recently established the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency Subcommittee, which Blakespear is chairing. The committee is tasked with studying the infrastructure of the corridor and ensuring its future.

Shawn Raymundo contributed to this report.

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“We can go without a lot of things,” Creech said. “Two things we cannot go without are clean air and clean water.”

“It’s something that has been taken for granted in the past, but as our

communities get bigger and bigger, and we’re a society that is really based on consumption, and we need to look at how much we need to consume,” Creech continued. “And that is the heart of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.”

Each year, the challenge builds awareness

of the need for good water stewardship.

“We do it year after year, which is critical when you’re trying to build awareness,” Creech said. “It’s never just a one-off with us.”

“The Wyland Foundation’s got a great track record in Orange County; we’re here for this county, we’ve been supporting

this county in so many ways,” Creech continued. “We’ve got local charities, our clean water Mobile Learning Center. We’re very involved, but we do find that by being present and being active year after year, people stick with us to get more involved, and we have more impact.”

The OCTA Board of Directors on Monday, March 13, approved the release of a request for proposals to find a consultant that will lead a two-part study on the coastal rail infrastructure in South Orange County. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

California Highway Patrol Offers Tips on Safe Driving in the Rain

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

As Southern California experiences frequent storms and severe rain this winter, residents have seen more road closures because of flooding.

California Highway Patrol Officer Rafael Reynoso offered safe driving tips for motorists out in the rain experiencing dangerous weather conditions.

With more rain in the upcoming forecast, Reynoso recommends motorists ensure their car is prepared for the rain by checking that their wipers are working and in good condition, that their tires have enough tread and their brakes are working well.

“Just the basic maintenance of your vehicle, just have it ready for rainy weather,” Reynoso said.

“You also want to plan ahead; you want to check roadway conditions, check your route to see if there’s any floods, road closures, incidents on the route you’re planning to take,” Reynoso continued.

Using the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) website, quickmap.dot.ca.gov, Reynoso recommends drivers enter their route to check that there are no road closures or dangerous conditions.

“When you are going to drive, you want to first slow down,” Reynoso said. “The faster you go, the higher chances you have of hydroplaning, losing control of the vehicle.”

Harking back to preparedness, Reynoso recommends giving oneself extra time for one’s route to ensure safe

Ocean Institute Distinguished Speaker Series to Host Surfing Pioneer Joyce Hoffman

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Surf icon Joyce Hoffman will share memories of her adventures as a woman in a predominantly male sport at the Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, on Wednesday, April 5.

driving.

“You don’t want to hurry, because if you’re running late, you’re going to drive a little bit faster than you should,” Reynoso said.

“When you are driving, you want to leave extra space between the vehicle in front of you and your vehicle in case something would happen. You have that space to slow down and avoid whatever hazard is ahead of you,” Reynoso continued.

Reynoso also warned that many motorists do not realize that they must always have their headlights on when using windshield wipers.

“That’s to increase your visibility to other motorists out there, so if your wipers are on, your headlights must be on as well,” Reynoso said, adding: “This is another great reason why you shouldn’t be distracted on your phone, as well.”

When driving in the rain, Reynoso emphasized that it’s especially important to put all your focus on the road and remove any distractions that might pull

Dana Point Woman’s Club Offering Scholarship to DHHS Graduating Female Students

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Dana Point Woman’s Club is offering three $1,000 scholarships to graduating Dana Hills High School girls planning to attend a four-year college, community college or vocational school.

Applicants must submit a 300- to 500word essay describing their future career aspirations, talents, hobbies and extracurricular activities, and they must also have a 3.0 GPA or better. An applicant’s financial hardship will be taken into consideration.

“Awarding these scholarships has been a DPWC tradition and a way to encourage young women to continue their education after high school graduation,” Project Scholarship Chair Betty Hill said

in a media release. “We’re so pleased to help students going on, not only to fouryear colleges but to community colleges or vocational schools.”

The deadline to apply for the scholarships is April 15. Applicants can find more information at the Dana Hills High School scholarship website, danahills.capousd.org, or by emailing dpwc.oc@gmail.com.

Winners will be notified after the April 15 deadline and will be presented scholarships at the Dana Hills High School senior awards ceremony in May. Scholarship recipients and their parents will also be invited to a luncheon in their honor at the Community House.

your attention from the road and the weather ahead.

When coming across a puddle in the road with an undeterminable depth, Reynoso warned,“Don’t risk it,” advising to drive around it if possible or turn around.

“You don’t know how deep it is. It could be shallow; it could be very deep. There could be a sinkhole under there, for all you know. You don’t know, so don’t risk it, Reynoso said, adding: “Go around it or do not enter it at all if you can’t go around it. It doesn’t take much to stall out in certain vehicles.”

If a vehicle stalls out, Reynoso advised staying in the car unless the water is very deep or moving fast.

“You want to stay in your vehicle and call 911 and wait for help to arrive,” Reynoso said.

Above all, while driving in these winter storms, Reynoso advised staying patient and courteous “because it is dangerous, and we all have to work together to get to our destination safely.”

Hoffman began her surfing career at 13 in Capistrano Beach and dominated surfing competitions. Since then, she’s won the United States Surfing Championship in 1965, 1966, and 1967; the Makaha International in 1964 and 1966; and the Laguna Masters in 1965 and 1967.

“As a highly accomplished woman in a male-dominated sport, Joyce is a positive role model for young women everywhere,” Ocean Institute CEO and President Wendy Marshall said in a media release.

“She personifies the characteristics and enthusiasm the Ocean Institute strives to encourage among kids who come here to learn about the ocean,” Marshall continued. “It’s an honor to have her with us as a Distinguished Speaker.”

General admission tickets are $10 each but are free for Ocean Institute members and students with valid IDs. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The talk will run from 6-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

California Highway Patrol talks with Dana Point Times to offer tips on how motorists can practice safe driving during rainstorms. Photo: Courtesy of Valeriia Miller/Pexels

Dana Point Woman’s Club hosts Dana Hills High students and 2022 scholarship recipients and their parents for a luncheon on May 5, 2022.

Photo: Courtesy of the Dana Point Woman’s Club

Robling Mill & Supply Celebrates 70th Anniversary

BY BREEANA GREENBERG, DANA POINT TIMES

As a fifth-grader in 1965, Mark Thress worked in his grandfather’s custom-cabinet shop, Robling Mill & Supply, whenever he could.

Thress’ grandfather, Earl Robling, founded the shop, originally in San Clemente, in 1953. Robling constructed the Capistrano Beach building, where Robling Mill is housed today, around 1957.

Back in the ’50s, Thress explained, there weren’t many hardware stores. He speculated that the “supply” in the name Robling Mill & Supply came from when his grandfather would sell extra cabinet parts.

“Way back in the ’50s, houses were very small, kitchens were very small, no dishwashers, maybe one bathroom, maybe two if you’re lucky,” Thress said. “Everything was small.”

Robling would tell Thress that the average price of a kitchen, cabinets and all the closet pulls, was $800.

As Thress recalled, the Robling Mill building off Las Vegas in Capistrano Beach was surrounded by families living in little huts no bigger than his former office space. On the corner was a cement plant, another building housed a gas company, and Hobie Alter would ship out his surfboards in the building next door.

“It’s really changed down here,” Thress said.

It wasn’t until the late ’70s and ’80s that Thress started seeing “gigantic” home developments.

“That’s when cabinets went wild,” Thress said.

In the mid-1970s, Thress started working full-time at Robling Mill while also working as a volunteer firefighter at Station 29 off Victoria Boulevard.

“My grandfather needed somebody full-time, so I made a deal with him. I said, ‘OK, I’ll be your full-time employee if I can go on fire calls,’ ” Thress said. “And so, I came here full-time and went on fire calls during the day here, and I was here until 2020.”

By 1985, Thress and his wife bought the business from Robling and ran the

family business for 35 years until he retired in the summer of 2020.

When Thress stepped down, Jake Palmer bought the business and took over.

Palmer grew up in San Juan Capistrano before moving to Dana Point in 2016.

In high school, Palmer worked at the nearby Ganahl Lumber yard before he eventually got his contractor’s license and began to expand his own construction company. Palmer continues to operate his construction company, Mission Flats, known for custom carpentry and millwork.

Though Palmer loves woodworking and making something new, as the owner of Robling Mill, he now loves to connect with people, working with homeowners to design and deliver quality cabinetry.

When Palmer took over Robling Mill, Thress stayed on for a few months to teach him the computer program that he uses.

“From there, it’s just been 100 miles an hour. That was one of the coolest things when I got here,” Palmer said. “That first day, like October 1, I come in, and Mark goes, ‘OK, here’s six jobs that you’re going to do now,’ six kitchens.”

“People liked Mark a lot,” Palmer continued, adding that he still often gets calls asking for Thress and checking in to see how he’s doing.

“They liked my grandfather, and all the contractors did,” Thress said.

He added that he used to get similar calls asking to see how his grandfather was doing after he had taken over.

“And they got to know me, because I worked for him for so many years,” Thress said.

Palmer added that “contractors appreciate being able to pick up the phone to call you, and they know you’re going to answer, and they know that you know what they want.”

“You’ve built that like product relationship where you’re buying the same thing over and over; you know it’s good,” Palmer continued.

Palmer said that it’s always cool to hear homeowners talk about their

experience renovating their kitchen with Thress, adding that he hopes the homeowners he works with now will remember him in 15 years.

Trying to estimate the number of kitchens he’s designed cabinetry for, Thress said Robling Mill could construct more “way back when, when there were a lot of smaller houses.”

“Then it became these houses that are 8,000, 10,000 square feet—$60,000, $80,000, $125,000, $200,000 worth of cabinets,” Thress continued. “That takes you a month to build them and six weeks to install them. So, you don’t get as many, but each job is more, so it’s slowed down a little bit.”

From design to installation, Robling Mill & Supply boasts of its quality products and service, serving the South Orange County community for 70 years.

Thress added that the computer design software he’d used for decades, in addition to the new Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, changed the way Robling Mill built cabinets.

Dana Point City Council recognized Robling Mill & Supply as Business of the Quarter at its Feb. 21 meeting, celebrating the shop’s longevity in the community.

During the meeting, Mayor Mike Frost commended Palmer on representing the small-town feel by living in and serving the community by running Robling Mill.

“That’s a lot of what we’re trying to go for here; you certainly represent that well,” Frost said.

Frost also joked that “back in 1958, the houses probably cost about what your bids are now.”

Thress attributes Robling Mill & Supply’s longevity to the reputation he’s cultivated for high-quality work.

“There were five or six cabinet shops around, and they’re all gone and we’re still here,” Thress said. “So, we’re the oldest cabinet shop that I know in Southern Orange County, because we did a good job and people like our stuff that we did and just referral, referral, referral.”

Thress and Palmer agree word of mouth has been Robling Mill’s most effective advertising method.

“I only advertised in the little San Clemente phonebook,” Thress said. “We’re always really busy. There were a few times during a recession, or something like that, where we slowed down, but not that much.”

Looking ahead to the shop’s future, Palmer hopes that his kids continue Robling Mill & Supply’s long-lasting family legacy.

Palmer added that though Dana Point is not “that old in the grand scheme of things,” with development largely kicking off in the 1920s, he finds it remarkable that the custom cabinetry shop has served the community for seven decades.

“To think about a guy who’s making cabinets in the ’50s when they’re still in the early development of the place, and now being here, it’s like it’s still his shop,” Palmer said.

“The shop feels like it’s part of that modern, local history, and it just feels important,” Palmer continued. “Like that feeling of admiring a classic home, you just feel the spirit of the people that built these towns.” DP

(From left) Cabinet makers Chadd Hall and Steve Storm, along with Robling Mill & Supply owner Jake Palmer, celebrate the custom-cabinet shop’s 70th anniversary. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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‘Blink’

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is the latest title read by the Seaside Book Group at the Dana Point Library. Gladwell’s theme throughout the book is that we make spontaneous decisions, in the blink of an eye, that aren’t as simple as they appear to be.

He describes several situations in which people make split-second decisions that make sense, even though, at first glance, the decision seems illogical, and the reasoning is nonsensical or goes against conventional thinking.

or assume this is the same as intuition or a gut feeling, although in a few of the case studies, it seems there may be some of one or both.

Gladwell covers many aspects of life including autism, speed dating, tennis, gambling, automobile sales, malpractice lawsuits, military gaming, classical music auditions, and why we like tall, male CEOs.

In one particular study, a doctor can tell within five minutes of listening to a couple if they will still be married after 15 years, with 95% accuracy.

One fascinating area that Gladwell delves into is the lockbox in our mind, the unconscious. What makes this interesting is that some individuals, no matter how they try, cannot explain how they arrive at the conclusions they draw.

Blink is the second book by Gladwell that the group has read, the first being Talking to Strangers. Blink is fast-paced and despite the subject matter, easy to comprehend. As with the first book the group read, I highly recommend Blink

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LAGUNA CLIFFS MARRIOTT’S SHAM OF A CONCERT—SHAME ON THEM JOHANNA LYNN INMAN, Dana Point

Anyone willing to write an article about the thunder mess the Marriott held and called a concert on March 4? Every person I spoke with that was at the event thought it was awful. Tickets said we had assigned seating—not true; it was first-come, first-served (except VIP section).

Second event was scheduled to begin, we thought, at 3 p.m. Great, it will not be a late night. Sounds fun, right?

Well, there was no assigned seating— even though my own ticket said seat number 531—and the music did not begin until at 6:30.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott did a great job in capturing a bunch of people—would not say when the music was to begin and charged huge prices for the food and drinks they were selling. And get this, no money back when asked. So, one either stays or forfeits their purchased ticket and leaves.

Yes, I was excited to go to see Sheena Easton—her hit “For your Eyes Only” is a theme to one of the James Bond movies by the same name —and Taylor Dayne, whose song “I’ll Always Love You” is a popular tune to get married to. Additionally, according to the event

What makes this book compelling isn’t just the reality of making good decisions despite thinking without thinking, but that this skill can be learned over time. Gladwell also points out that quick judgments are better than what is commonly referred to as paralysis by analysis, which in our day of information overload happens too often.

This was especially true of doctors, who Gladwell shows in one case study overanalyzed heart attack patients, to everyone’s detriment.

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program, Sheena was to come on second, as she was the headliner. Truth is, I just wanted to see Taylor, who was supposed to come on first.

They switched that on us with Sheena playing at 6:30 p.m., and I don’t even know exactly when Taylor came on—she was the singer I was most interested in seeing—because after four hours of waiting, I left.

Additionally, I did end up in VIP, but VIPs could not sit down because they said they were doing sound checks for four hours, so again Marriott had captured a bunch of hungry persons. So, because we did not know when the music was, if we were hungry or thirsty—we couldn’t bring anything in, of course—we couldn’t leave the grounds because we didn’t know when the music would begin.

When I and many others shared

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concerns with a VIP manager, he only said, sorry you are not happy with the situation and walked away.

Next day, I saw many at the Baby Beach concert. Everyone said what a charade the Marriott pulled off.

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GUEST OPINION | Citizens’ Climate Education by Larry Kramer

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hanks to Congress, money will be available to help you purchase electrical devices, from cars to heat pumps to stoves. One source is already available: tax credits that will apply when you submit your 2023 taxes. The second source, rebates, should be available when you purchase equipment in early 2024.

electrical devices.

When you answer these questions, then you will be ready to make the change when there is a systems failure. These answers can be easily obtained through research.

Some examples of tax credits include new electric vehicle ($7,500); used electric vehicle ($4,000); rooftop solar (30% of cost); and weatherization ($1,200).

For new vehicles, determining eligibility can be tricky. It depends on where the car and battery are made and assembled.

BY LARRY KRAMER

Why should you want to make changes? It might save you money in the long run, it may improve your home air quality, and it is good for the environment. There will be both rebates and tax credits to cover most

However, new and used purchases of electric vehicles and rooftop solar installations are only available through tax rebates.

Now is the time to investigate and plan. For example, suppose you are considering a heat pump hot water heater to replace your existing gas system that’s a few years old. You rarely know when one is going to fail.

Once it fails, you want a replacement

as soon as possible. Most families do not like to bathe in cold water. Therefore, research what is available now and what would be available in the future.

Do you need additional wiring? Will your electric panel support the additional load? Who are the available manufacturers and installers? If it fails and you replace it, what will be the tax credit? What are the rebates, if you wait that long? Which one is better for you—tax credit or rebate?

Some examples of efficiency rebates include electric stove ($840); electric wiring ($2,500); heat pump air conditioner and heater ($8,000). Note again, rebates are not available until early next year. There are some income restrictions, but they are still quite generous. Do not trust my numbers; do your homework. To see what is available, paste the following in your browser: cclusa.org. Remember, these are not one-year programs but extend for many years.

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Larry Kramer is a 22-year resident of San Juan Capistrano. He is a former mayor and submarine Navy captain. DP

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The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 17

COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE

10 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians in Casa Romantica’s Main Salon. Jill Sargeant will perform. The concert is free with the price of the $5 general admission. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Through March 26, enjoy I Hate Hamlet. Tickets are $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 18

34TH ANNUAL DANA OUTRIGGER

OCEAN CHALLENGE

7 a.m.-2 p.m. Dana Outrigger is pleased to be part of the SoCal Ocean Racing Series. Its winter series open-water race, the Dana Outrigger Ocean Challenge, is held every March—rain or shine—and takes place outside the harbor in the open ocean. The Challenge features many races, including surf ski, outrigger canoe and paddleboarding. Online registration closes at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Awards will be given for every division with at least three entries. Registration includes lunch, T-shirt and the potential for awards. Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 415.766.7223. danaoutrigger.net.

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

Editor’s Pick

FRIDAY | 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT STILLWATER

4 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, Irish-themed entrees and cocktails and green beer. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Irish folk/rock band The Plucky Charms and Tom Petty tribute band So Petty will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

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.

LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE

2 p.m. Enjoy live music at this coastal-inspired restaurant. Soul and folk band Hans & Janine will perform. Beachfire Bar & Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.366.3232.

DANA POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY: FOREIGN FILM ‘200 METERS’

2-4 p.m. Join the Dana Point Public Library for a screening of 200 Meters, a 2023 award-winning movie from Palestine, Jordan and Qatar. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

SUNDAY | 19

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC

10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers lowcost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. Vet Care, 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. 714.895.8600. vetcarepetclinic.com.

ST. JOSEPH’S DAY CELEBRATION

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is hosting an event to recognize St. Joseph’s Day and the return of the swallows. The day will feature live entertainment with mariachi music and folklore dancing, ringing of the historic Mission bells, food and craft vendors, and activities for kids. Mission docents will also be on hand to educate visitors about various aspects of the Mission, and local Native American representatives will teach traditional basket-weaving techniques. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

WEDNESDAY | 22

PINTS FOR PUPS

5-8 p.m. The Pet Project Foundation is teaming up with Los Molinos Beer Co. for a fundraiser to help the nonprofit continue its mission of supporting the community and animals. There will be a silent auction and a raffle. Los Molinos Beer Co., 151 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. 949.573.0143. eventbrite.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896

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Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

THURSDAY | 23

A WINE TOUR OF ITALY

5-8 p.m. Celebrate Dana Point Sister Cities International’s friendship agreement with Sorrento, Italy and enjoy wines from different regions of Italy. A sommelier who knows Italian wines will provide a lecture on the vinos and answer questions. Prices are $55 per person for current Dana Point Sister Cities members. Luciana’s Ristorante, 24312 Del Prado, Dana Point. 626.840.4248. bzasa@dpsistercities.org.

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THE CREAM OF CLAPTON BAND

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

ll be with you darling soon…”

So go the lyrics to the Cream song

“Sunshine of Your Love.” A cover band with ties to famous guitarist and Cream member Eric Clapton will perform to a South Orange County audience soon when they perform at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on April 29.

The Cream of Clapton Band performs renditions of songs by the namesake acts and is fronted by Will Johns, Clapton’s nephew. Noah East—the son of Clapton’s bass player, Nathan East—plays keyboards.

Rounding out the band is drummer Dylan Elise, from another accomplished band, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and bassist and vocalist Steve Ball.

“Of course, we will be playing classics like ‘Cocaine’, ‘Sunshine of Your Love’, ‘Badge’ and ‘Layla’,” Johns said. “But there are many great songs that haven’t been performed for some time from the gold- and platinum-selling albums Behind the Sun, August, and Journeyman, which ultimately led to Eric’s record-breaking 24-night residency at the Royal Albert Hall.”

For many fans, Clapton is known as the

‘65’ Is a Snore More Than a Roar

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

This late winter/early spring period of the year is always my least favorite for new movies, because it’s traditionally when the studios just dump most of their flops.

With Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ 65, I thought, surely male lead Adam Driver and some CG dinosaurs could entertainingly make up a most likely predictable script. But, sadly, I couldn’t even be met with that simple of a request.

Unlike Frances O’Connor’s Emily and Jamie Dack’s Palm Trees and Power Lines, which both recently frustrated me with narrative and direction decisions, 65 does the opposite and plays it so safe, it’s completely boring.

Rather than set it a million years into the future, we go back 65 million years ago, “in a galaxy far, far away …” The protagonist, Commander Mills (Driver), is piloting a spaceship

guitarist behind “After Midnight” and other popular classic rock songs, but Johns knows him as “Uncle Eric,” with whom he has spent time fishing. In addition to having Clapton as an uncle, Johns’ father, Andy Johns, was a producer and engineer for Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen, among other famous rock acts.

“Eric and I went fishing recently, and one of the first things he said was, ‘So I hear you and Nathan’s son are going on tour playing my music?’” Johns said. “When I asked him if he was all right with that, he told me, to my absolute delight, that he was honored. It means the world to me to have his blessing.”

East has also been surrounded by music his whole life, having played piano since he was 4 years old and listening to his father play with Clapton growing up.

“I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play Eric’s music in a style like this, with such amazing musicians,” East said. “Being so closely tied with the actual band, I think we’re going to be able to capture the true essence of the music, because we’ve been around it our whole lives.”

Nathan East will join his son on stage in San Diego, where the band is scheduled to play

after the San Juan Capistrano date.

In addition to playing the radio staples people know and love, Cream of Clapton will also share anecdotes about what growing up around Clapton was like.

The band has been playing in Germany to kick off its current tour, prior to the North American dates. DP

SHOW DETAILS

Sunday, April 29. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $30.

killing all the passengers except for Mills and a little girl named Koa (Ariana Greenblatt).

As you can see from the ads, 65 quickly turns into Driver and Greenblatt versus wild dinosaurs and an ominously looming meteor shower. In many ways, this is the inverse of Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey from last year. But while Prey was a basic Predator prequel executed well technically, 65 feels like everyone just signed on for a quick paycheck.

There is very little dialogue for multiple scenes of the sci-fi journey, similar to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). But at least that classic is visually saying something philosophical through science fiction and filmmaking.

65 is just a guy and a girl stuck on ancient Earth with no resources. Many times, we’re reminded of other famous movies that were more memorable.

The action sequences in 65 don’t bring anything new to the blockbuster formula, and the forgettable characters with the barely-there plot make you need to fight from dozing off.

The audience’s lack of interest might distract from some of the convenient plot armor going on, too.

traveling from his fictional planet to bring a group of passengers to another planet, so Mills can afford a medical procedure for his

daughter, Nevine (Chloe Coleman).

But mid-flight, a ship hits an asteroid and crash-lands onto pre-historic planet Earth,

Driver is one of the most interesting actors out there in cinema and has a lot of variety with his movie choices, so he will be fine in the long run. But I’m not sure what Beck and Woods’ follow-up to their first big bomb is going to be. DP

Fans of classic blues rock can enjoy renditions of Eric Clapton and Cream songs by The Cream of Clapton Band, a cover band fronted by Eric Clapton’s nephew, Will Johns. From left: Steve Ball, Will Johns, Noah East, and Dylan Elise. Photo: Courtesy of Baxter Stapleton

Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures

& Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Family Fest Returning to Support Youth Mental Health Services

Family Fest is coming to the Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park (located across from the outlet mall) on April 29, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Fest has something for everyone, including carnival games, inflatable attractions, arts and crafts, face painting and a fantastic pop-up market. In addition, Mission Hospital will be giving away free bike helmets for those under the age of 18. Enjoy the variety of food trucks, plus Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Nothing Bundt Cakes. There will be stage performances throughout the day, and guests will be able to visit the many vendor booths showcasing local health resources and nonprofit agencies serving our community. Admission is free and game tickets can be purchased ahead of time at wellnesspreventioncenter.betterworld.org or at the event.

All proceeds from Family Fest will go directly to supporting the Wellness & Preven-

tion Center’s services to students at Aliso Niguel High School, Bernice Ayer Middle School, San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School, Shorecliffs Middle School, and Vista del Mar K-8 school.

jitters or helping a child overcome grief from losing a friend or family member.

Through classroom education and community workshops, students are learning lifelong skills to manage their emotions and build positive relationships. These services are helping to reduce anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions that may lead to mental illness. These skills are needed more than ever to help young people succeed.

altered their experiences at home, school, and in the community, and the effect on their mental health has been devastating,” Murthy continued.“The future well-being of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation.”

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

BY SUSAN PARMELEE

The Wellness & Prevention Center provides mental health services during adolescence, when mental illness symptoms often emerge. Early access to these services helps students have better outcomes.

Thanks to the Wellness & Prevention Center, local students have easy access to mental health professionals regardless of health insurance or the ability to pay. Mental health clinicians are available to help the school community, whether it’s talking a parent through back-to-school

Wellness & Prevention is answering the Surgeon General’s call for action.

“Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real and widespread. Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide—and rates have increased over the past decade,” U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in January 2022.

“The COVID-19 pandemic further

Contact Susan Parmelee at info@wpc-oc.com to learn more about Family Fest sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Or make a direct donation at wpc-oc.org/donate to support the Wellness & Prevention Center’s valuable services.

Learn more by heading to wpc-oc.org and following @familyfestOC. DP

Susan Parmelee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and executive director of the Wellness & Prevention Center: wpc-oc.org. She can be reached at susan@wpc-oc.org.

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Nine-month-old Miranda is quite the little sweetheart. Sociable and very outgoing, she is often there to greet you at the door with a cheery meow. Miranda gets along well with other cats and would be an easy addition to just about any family. If you are interested in adopting Miranda, 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 Pictured is another late 1920s Woodruff gathering of prospective buyers. This is where Harbor Point Park is today. This photo 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

Photo: Courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

Local Coaches Oppose Proposed State Ban on Youth Tackle Football S

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

an Clemente, San Juan Hills and Capistrano Valley Christian are among at least 112 California high school football programs that have marked themselves against a proposed California State Assembly bill that would ban tackle football for children under 12 years old.

AB 734, introduced by State Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), claims it would “protect young athletes from being subjected to brain injury and trauma associated with playing tackle football.”

The bill, which was first read on Feb. 13, referred to committee on Feb. 23 and will be heard by that committee in April, cites a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that found the risk for concussion and head injuries increases with the number of head impacts, and that tackle football athletes from the ages of 6-14 experience 15 times more head impacts in a practice or game than they do in flag football.

“Flag football is an alternative that is safer for youth and can still give them the opportunity to learn the skills to be successful at tackle football later in life,” McCarty said in a release. “The 2023 NFL Pro Bowl was a flag football game for the safety of the players. Why can’t we have that for our youth? AB 734 will help protect kids and nurture their brain development, and not put them in a situation that’s proven to cause irreparable harm.”

This is not McCarty’s first attempt at this legislation. In 2018, McCarty co-sponsored AB 2108, labeled as the “Safe Football Act,” which originally called for a ban before high school and settled down to the same 12-yearold age limit as this year’s bill. However, the 2018 bill was pulled before it reached a committee vote due to lack of support.

In 2019, the state did pass the California Youth Football Act, which instituted a set of safety standards for youth tackle football, including proper training and certification for coaches and restrictions on the number of full-contact practice sessions.

Last year, AB 1348, which would have required a commission on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and youth football “to investigate the risks of brain injury associated with participation in youth tackle football,” was pushed through the State Assembly. However, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill.

“The effectiveness of these recently implemented safety measures (from the California Youth Football Act, which took effect in January of 2021) has not been sufficiently assessed,” Newsom said in a September 2022 release on the veto. “More research is needed to better understand current safety measures and the risks. Furthermore, this bill would require more than $2 million to implement, which was not accounted for in the budget.”

San Clemente High School football coach Jaime Ortiz, whose oldest son just completed Pop Warner football and has a younger son playing tackle football, opposed the legislation and said it should come down to a decision by parents.

“There are multiple levels of football out there, and there are options for finding what’s right for your child,” Ortiz said. “With my son, he played two years of tackle,

then a year of flag and then went back to pads. … They (my sons) get it. My son going through Pop Warner, I saw a difference in a maturity level in playing a team sport. We do what we feel is best for the family.”

San Juan Hills High School football coach Rob Frith, who also has a son in youth tackle football, echoed Ortiz’s sentiment and praised the specific lessons that kids would learn in tackle football over flag football or any other sport.

“When I look at the positives of a sport like youth tackle football and compare that to the long-term risk,” Frith said, “I feel that, for myself, the positive experiences, what they learn about punctuality, toughness, grit, all these things are taught in tackle football at an age where cognitive development is important.”

“I’ve been around a lot of sports,” Frith continued, “but there’s no other sport where the kids are going to learn that they’re going to be OK. You’re going to battle through when you’re uncomfortable. The good coaches teach them they’re going to be OK or they have a little more to give. This will pass. I’m going to get through this. It develops the resilience.”

Frith also emphasized the coaching aspect for youth football in drilling down proper tackling technique for young players, mentioning that his son has tackled players nearly 80 pounds heavier without fear of injury because he’s been taught how to do so safely. Frith also noted that it can be important to learn safe tackling techniques at the youth level, because “the speed and strength will only become greater” as players move through the ranks.

One of the major proponents of AB 734 and research on concussions and CTE in athletes is Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and a former Harvard football player and professional wrestler. Nowinksi also earned a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Boston University in 2017.

“It’s time to protect our young children from a harm they cannot understand,” Nowinski said in McCarty’s release on AB 734. “To protect them, we don’t let children smoke, drink, or use indoor tanning beds. Why would we let 8-year-olds participate in an activity that we now know can give them a brain disease?”

Nowinski turned harder onto the parents of youth football in a radio interview on Monday, March 13.

“If I was advising you as a parent, I wouldn’t put my kid in tackle high school (football),” Nowinski told Vicki Gonzalez of Capital Public Radio. “Football is a CTE-creating machine. … Once you have testosterone and you want to hit people, that’s fine, but for that pre-testosterone group, that pre-puberty group, this is just putting kids in costumes. This is entertainment for the parents.”

On that same radio program on Monday, Ron White of the California Youth Football Alliance implored California State Assemblymembers to vote down the bill.

“This is one of the most misguided, out-of-touch pieces of legislation we’ve seen,” White told Gonzalez.“This is what appears to be a crusade by a single man to try to put an end to an amazing sport for youth athletes. If you follow the science, (McCarty’s claims) just don’t add up. At its best, it’s anecdotal, and it becomes (McCarty’s) crusade.” DP

A proposed state bill would ban tackle football for children under 12 years old, in an effort to curb head injuries and their long-term effects. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

PUBLIC NOTICES

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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

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

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.

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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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23FL000097

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner NATALYA GULINA on behalf of LUKA ANDREEVICH GULIN GROVER, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

LUKA ANDREEVICH GULIN GROVER

Proposed Name

JACOB LUKA GROVER GULIN

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: 04/14/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: L64 The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/ find-my-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation: printed in this county: Dana Point Times

Date: 02/14/2023

JUDGE JULIE A PALAFOX, Judge of the Superior

Court

Published: Dana Point Times Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JAMES G. HORN, aka JAMES GARLAND HORN

Case Number: 30-2023-01311102-PR-PL-CJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of JAMES G. HORN, aka JAMES GARLAND HORN

A Petition for Probate has been filed by ESTHER F. HORN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE

The Petition for Probate requests that ESTHER F. HORN 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:

Date: April 20, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: C8

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: Arlin P. Neser, Esq, Attorney at Law, 9110 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine CA 92618 PH: (949) 484-9607

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. 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. Date of Sale: 04/06/2023 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (844) 857-8303, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 06/17/1988 as 88-288532 as amended) located at 34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Orange, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, Riviera Beach and Spa Vacation Plan Owners Association, a California nonprofit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: See Schedule “1”. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 125319-RVB1HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 12/13/2022; Inst: 2022000405218; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 12/14/2022; 2022000407843; Contract No., Owner(s), APN, Sum Due; 16625789, DONALD G. MORLEY and JANICE M. MORLEY, 916-12404, $3,442.15; 16625829, JO ANNE CHILDRESS, 916-12-229, $773.88; 16625906, BONNIE LEE FARRAN, Trustee of the FARRAN TRUST DATED DECEMBER 3, 1987, SUB-TRUST C, 916124-09, $2,739.65; 16625921, ALVIN T. GRONER, JR. and KIM O. GRONER, 916-120-53, $1,513.08; 16626048, RICHARD V. FENAROLI and YVONNE L. FENAROLI, 916-121-35, $2,739.65; 16626087, HEIRS AND/OR DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ENRIQUE S. MARQUEZ, DECEASED, THEIR INTEREST BEING SUBJECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEDENT, 916-126-06, $4,064.17;

16626138, EARL E. GAUGLER and MARIE A. RICHARDS, Trustees of the GAUGLER TRUST DATED JUNE 15, 1989, 916-127-13, $4,057.17; 16626404, THOMAS E. HARPER and JEANNE DISARRO, 916-132-09, $2,947.06; 16626425, MARNIE RING-YZBICK and DAVID G. YZBICK, 916-144-13, $4,371.22; 16626582, LORI A. CLOCK, 916-142-62, $2,294.38; 16626646, ROBERT D. FAINBARG and PAULA H. FAINBARG, Trustees of the R. & P. FAINBARG TRUST, ESTABLISHED JUNE 27, 1995, 916-142-33, $2,532.33; 16626735, GARY E. SABARA and ANN MARIE M. SABARA, 916-140-65, $1,520.42; 16626816, STEVEN LEVINSON, Trustee of the CISNEROS FAMILY TRUST DATED JULY 2, 1992, 916-141-32, $2,532.33; 16626831, KELLEY M. DOYLE and CYNTHIA A. DOYLE, 916-130-27, $2,532.33; 16626860, HOWARD G. HEINRICHS and ELIZABETH A. HEINRICHS, 916-130-61, $1,516.00; 16626976, DON I. JOHNSON and DIANE D. JOHNSON, and their successors, as Trustees of the JOHNSON FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 27, 2007, 916-129-04, $4,057.17; 16626995, TAMARA LEE NELSON A/K/A TAMARA BIENSTADT AND THE UNRECORDED INTEREST OF THE SPOUSE OF TAMARA LEE NELSON A/K/A TAMARA BIENSTADT, 916-129-55, $1,399.05; 16627041, NANCY COORS MCINTIRE, 916-136-44, $3,750.09; 16627086, ROBERT H. ZWEIBEL, 916-145-28, $2,739.65; 16627145, KASIE VARIA and ANTONIO VARIA, 916-113-13, $2,739.65; 16627197, ANTONIO L. MYRELL and ANNIE E. MYRELL, Trustees of the MYRELL TRUST DATED AUGUST 6, 2004, 916-111-09, $4,057.17; 16627241, KYRLE C. HATH and LOIS E. HATH, 916-111-25, $3,750.09; 16627337, ROBERT L. HERNANDEZ, 916-136-67, $2,737.21; 16627385, WESLEY J. THOMAS and COSONYA L. STEPHENS and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of COSONYA L. STEPHENS and DEEDRA F. THOMAS and SHLESHIA C. MANNS and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of SHLESHIA

C. MANNS, 916-14-553, $3,187.96; 16627544, KATHLEEN D. RENDON-AGUIRRE and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of KATHLEEN

D. RENDON-AGUIRRE, 916-119-42, $3,750.09; 16627572, SABRINA L. UMPHRESS and MARK

G. LEE, Co-Trustees of the SYLVIA LEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 11, 2007, 916138-24, $2,532.33; 16627640, DEAN G. MCKEEVER, 916-145-34, $4,057.17; 16627836, JOYCE J. WALTON and NOREEN T. MIURA, 916-133-53, $783.96; 16627890, Madd Dog One, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, 916-135-99, $2,071.92; 16628093, SYLVIA TERRAZAS, 916128-14, $1,395.93; 16628488, MARTHA E. HALDA, 916-132-77, $2,234.98; 16628817, KRISTINA VAN BUSKIRK, 916-129-73, $2,960.32; 16628997, MICHAEL E. WINOWSKI and ELENOR P. DAHL, 916-143-24, $4,960.93; 16629040, TOMMY THURMAN and SANDRA THURMAN, 916-122-60, $730.21; 16629131, SHARON M. DESANDE, Trustee of the DESANDE FAMILY TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001, 916-11877, $2,364.43; 16629289, JIMMY A. DUNBAR and MARY JOYCE DUNBAR, Trustees of the DUNBAR FAMILY 1996 LIVING TRUST UNDER DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MARCH 5, 1996, 916-140-52, $2,071.92; 16629419, STEVE ALFRED MORRILL and ROSEMARY PHOEBE MORRILL, Trustees of the STEVE ALFRED MORRILL TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 1980, 916-133-73, $1,627.09; 17540372, CATHERINE DENISE HARGROVE, 916-114-35, $3,750.09; 18179315, JENNIFER CENA WILLIS and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of JENNIFER CENA WILLIS and JULIE

ELIZABETH SHAW and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of JULIE ELIZABETH SHAW, 916113-09, $2,739.65. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Undivided Interest, Condominium Unit No., Vacation Plan, Use Period; 16625789, 1/45TH, 215, Premier, Annual; 16625829, 1/90TH, O213-A31, Preferred, Odd Year Biennial; 16625906, 1/45th, 215, Preferred, Annual; 16625921, 1/102, E211, Preferred, Even Year Biennial; 16626048, 1/51, 212, Preferred, Annual; 16626087, 1/51, 217, Preferred, Annual; 16626138, 1/51, 218, Preferred, Annual; 16626404, 1/51, 223, Limited, Annual; 16626425, 1/51, 335, Limited, Annual; 16626582, 1/102, E-333, Preferred, Even Year Biennial; 16626646, 1/51, 333, Riviera, Annual; 16626735, 1/102, O331, Riviera, Odd Year Biennial; 16626816, 1/51, R332, Riviera, Annual; 16626831, 1/51, 221, Riviera, Annual; 16626860, 1/102, O221, Preferred, Odd Year Biennial; 16626976, 1/51, 220, Preferred, Annual; 16626995, 1/102, 220, Riviera, Odd Year Biennial; 16627041, 1/51, 327, Riviera, Annual; 16627086, 1/51, 336, Preferred, Annual; 16627145, 1/51, 104, Preferred, Annual; 16627197, 1/51, 102, Preferred, Annual; 16627241, 1/51, 102, Riviera, Annual; 16627337, 1/102, 0327, Riviera, Odd Year Biennial; 16627385, 1/102, 336, Limited, Odd Year Biennial; 16627544, 1/51, 110, Riviera, Annual; 16627572, 1/51, 329, Riviera, Annual; 16627640, 1/51, 336, Preferred, Annual; 16627836, 1/102, 0324, Preferred, Odd Year Biennial; 16627890, 1/102, 326, Riviera, Odd Year Biennial; 16628093, 1/51, 219, Preferred, Annual; 16628488, 1/102, 223, Preferred, Odd Year Biennial; 16628817, 1/102, 220, Preferred, Odd Year Biennial; 16628997, 1/51, R334, Riviera, Annual; 16629040, 1/90, 213, Riviera, Even Year Biennial; 16629131, 1/102, 109, Preferred, Odd Year Biennial; 16629289, 1/102, 331, Riviera, Even Year Biennial; 16629419, 1/102, 324, Limited, Odd Year Biennial; 17540372, 1/51, 105, Riviera, Annual; 18179315, 1/51, 104, Preferred, Annual. Published in Dana Point Times – Mar 17, 24, 31, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE 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 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 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 NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236656118

1A. 20186507965

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

34535 GOLDEN LANTERN

DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s):

MILLER & MILLER

32961 DANAOAK

DANA POINT, CA 92629

COFFEE MANAGEMENT

32961 DANAOAK

DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/1982

MILLER & MILLER/s/JAMES A. MILLER, JAMES A MILLER – GENERAL PARTNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/16/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236657188

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

WEI ART STUDIO

6675 E LEAFWOOD DR

ANAHEIM, CA 92807

Full Name of Registrant(s):

HUILIN WEI

6675 E LEAFWOOD DR

ANAHEIM, CA 92807

This business is conducted by an Individual.

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

/s/Huilin Wei

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/01/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, 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

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 30-2023-01309136

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner

AMIRHOSSEIN PEIVANDI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

AMIRHOSSEIN PEIVANDI

Proposed Name

DAVID PEIVANDI

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: 04/26/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100 Room: Remote Appearance. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for infor-

mation about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/ find-my-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times

Date: 02/27/2023

JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: Dana Point Times Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236656114

1A. 20186516691

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

34531 GOLDEN LANTERN DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s):

JAMES A. MILLER-GEN. PARTNER OF MILLER & MILLER CLP 34531 GOLDEN LANTERN DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/09/1979

JAMES A. MILLER-GENERAL PARTNER OF MILLER & MILLER CLP/s/JAMES A. MILLER, JAMES A MILLER – GENERAL PARTNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/16/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 7, 2023, the City Council of the City of Dana Point adopted Ordinance 23-02 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 adopted Ordinance will amend Title 12 of the Dana Point Municipal Code, pertaining to the regulation of vehicles and traffic, in its entirety.

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

This adopted 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, and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of March 2023, by the following vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: Council Member Gabbard SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK

Dated this 17th day of March.

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Hobie and Velzy: Together Again

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 55-57 Degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 2-3’

Outlook: Friday’s surf drops to thighwaist high, (2-3’), as the old W swell weakens, then waves bottom out at knee to thigh high, (1-2’), on Saturday. Fresh mix of NW and S swell bumps surf back up to thigh-waist high, (2-3’) by Sunday. A pattern of light/variable to light offshore morning winds, followed by light+ to periodically moderate afternoon onshores prevails Friday through the weekend. There will also be elevated early morning high tides then.

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Local rivalries are a glorious thing, and when it comes to surf, perhaps no other rivalry has burned as brightly or shaped the world we know quite like the epic head-butting of Hobie Alter and Dale Velzy.

Alter and Velzy are two of the most iconic surfboard builders during the sport’s Golden Age of the 1960s. Nearly 70 years since Alter opened Hobie Surfboards—and Velzy subsequently opened a Velzy shop five miles south in San Clemente the following year—a funny twist of fate has brought them both together again.

“We’re really excited to now be building Surfboards by Velzy,” Hobie brand manager Kris Carlow shared. “Velzy’s boards have not been available for quite some time. We made a connection with Fran Hoff (Velzy’s widow and the owner of Surfboards by Velzy) and are assisting Fran with the endeavor.”

Back in December 2021, historian Matt Warshaw covered their relationship in classic detail for Dana Point Times

“Velzy swooped down from Los Angeles in 1955 to open a new outlet in San Clemente, on Pacific Coast Highway, for the express purpose of siphoning off potential customers driving up from San Diego,” Warshaw wrote. “And thus began the start of the first great American boardmaker’s rivalry. Customers lined up behind one man or the other, Hobie or Velzy, giving their allegiance not just to a brand but a form of surfing leadership.

As Warshaw previously explained, Alter “was earnest and respectable” running his shop as cleanly as he was, while Velzy, on the other hand, was known for smoking cigars, “wore a diamond pinky ring, and kept a roll of hundred-dollar bills in his back pocket.”

“Their salesmanship styles differed, too,” Warshaw wrote. “In a bit of ad copy, Alter described his boards as having ‘evolved through careful and original changes, using proven principles and vast experience.’”

Many of his most loyal followers

GROM OF THE WEEK

CALI BEUTLER

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

With style for days and a family tradition of surf stoke, Cali Beutler is a key member of the talent-rich Shorecliffs Middle School surf team.

The niece of coach David Hennings, she’s equally comfortable riding a shortboard or a longboard and competes in both disciplines

even knew Velzy as a “smooth, likable hustler” who would “sidle up to a mink coat-wearing divorcée looking to buy a board for her teenage son.”

“True to form, Velzy wasn’t just bad at bookkeeping, but spectacularly bad, as he ignored creditors, snubbed the IRS, and threw away all notices and warnings,” Warshaw wrote. “Then, in late 1960, his entire mainland operation, five outlets in all, collapsed overnight.”

Federal agents had gone to all of his shops at the same time, padlocking the doors and confiscating the boards in his showrooms, board-building tools and machines and even his gullwing Mercedes.

“Everything was confiscated and put up for auction,” Warshaw wrote, adding: “The Velzy Surfboards meltdown was a surf-world sensation, but it didn’t cause any break in the supply line—thanks in part to Alter.”

And that brings us to the present day, as Hobie’s crack team of craftsmen will be reproducing some of Velzy’s most

famous models. The shaping duties will be headed up by Adam Davenport and Gary Larson. Initially, they’ll be offering two models, the Pig and Malibu Express.

“We’re working on a noserider and Malibu Chip, as well,” Carlow said.

Bringing the relationship full circle, the Velzy boards will be unveiled at Hobie’s San Clemente location after its warehouse sale this Saturday, March 18, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at 32921 Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano.

There will be one of the last balsa/ redwood boards Velzy made on display, as well as archival photos courtesy of the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center’s vast collection.

“All of us are really excited,” Carlow added. “There is so much history between Hobie and Velzy, and now it’s all going to be together under one roof.” 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.

for the Seahawks.

When she’s not surfing heats, you may find 14-year-old Beutler cruising on her longboard with her cousin Phoebe Hennings, who’s in seventh grade at Shorecliffs.

Family inspiration is a big thing for Beutler, as she also looks to her mom, Julie, sister Maile, and brother Curren to keep her motivated in the water. Her other cousins, Rex and Moses, also ensure that it’s a family affair every time she paddles out.

Beutler is also deeply inspired by the surfing of Natalie and JJ Wessells.

When she’s not out riding the wild surf, you may find Beutler rolling around the San Clemente skatepark or ripping the mini ramp in her garage.

Fresh off a surf trip to Oahu, she’s excited to travel more and experience other cultures, places, and lineups. Right now, she’s eyeing a potential trip to Scorpion Bay in Baja, which is a great call as we slide into south swell season this spring and summer. DP

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The great Dale “Hawk” Velzy at work in his shaping shop later on in his career. Photo: Courtesy of the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center

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Cali Beutler. Photo: Courtesy of Beutler Family