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A New Marina
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Developers say that construction for the new marina project could begin as soon as by the year’s end. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners
South OC Sees Rise in Unemployment
Second Utility Box Art Program Announced
Dana Hills Water Polo Relishing Short Time in Pool
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Coastal Commission Issues Permit for Dana Point Harbor’s Marina Revitalization BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES
The California Coastal Commission has issued approval to Dana Point Harbor Partners to begin construction on the redevelopment of the marinas. The $330 million redevelopment of Dana Point Harbor has taken a step forward with Bellwether Financial Group receiving the marina California Coastal Commission development permit, jump-starting the long-awaited harbor revitalization. Bellwether Financial Group is a regional developer, global marina builder and operator. A partnership created to redevelop and operate the harbor, Dana Point Harbor Partners is comprised of Bellwether Financial Group, Burnham-Ward Properties and R.D. Olson Development. Under the public-private partnership, the developer will design, fund and build the improvements, then operate the harbor for the duration of the 66-year lease. Bellwether-owned entity Bellingham Marine will develop and build the marina, while sister company Bellport will oversee operations. “In our continuing collaboration with Coastal Commission staff, we were notified today that Bellwether Financial
(the marina developer under Dana Point Harbor Partners) satisfied the 15 special conditions that were required to be met before construction could commence,” according to the Dana Point Boaters Association statement on Feb. 24. “This means there are no more regulatory hurdles for DPHP to clear before proceeding.” The massive, mixed-use project—which will include renovating an aging marina, as well as constructing new restaurants, shops and hotels—completely reimagines Dana Point’s 49-year-old harbor. “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to revitalize this iconic Orange County asset and create a destination for generations to come,” said Joe Ueberroth, founder and president of Bellwether Financial Group, developer of the new harbor and chairman and CEO of Bellingham Marine, the builder as well as operator under his Bellport marina management company. Ueberroth says he and his team worked closely with the California Coastal Commission to create a forward-thinking project that will set the bar high, benefiting the environment, the community and visitors from around the
The Dana Point Harbor Partners’ rendering demonstrates the plan that developers are working toward in revitalizing Dana Point’s 49-year-old harbor by constructing new restaurants, shops and hotels and revamping its aging marina. Graphic: Courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners
world. “As the result of carefully listening to the Coastal Commission and boating community, we received a unanimous vote of approval,” he said. Ueberroth added that the collaboration was a balance of implementing input and adhering to policies. “Many of the boaters wanted the new marina plan to adhere to the Local Coastal Plan,” Ueberroth said. “We had to make sure we had the appropriate amount of slips. It was a challenge to meet the (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations and meeting the demand for larger slips.” In the future marina, the average slip size will be 32 feet. The current average
The Dana Point Harbor’s marina will undergo a new configuration, with construction beginning as soon as the end of this year. Photo: Lillian Boyd
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slip size is 30 feet. “When going through the plan, we went through a lot of configurations, explored access to different slips,” Ueberroth said. “The public meetings allowed for us to hear from different stakeholders, like boaters, commercial fishing groups, and others. Now, I’m pleased to say there’s a lot of diversity in the plan.” Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett commended Bellwether in expediting the approval process despite the coronavirus pandemic impeding regular conduct of government meetings and permitting processes. “It is impressive how efficiently and effectively Bellwether was able to facilitate what would be a very complex Coastal Commission process,” she said. “The Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan is the result of more than 20 years of community collaboration, and we are thrilled to now have it underway.” Ueberroth, however, still acknowledges the delays. “It all went to Zoom,” Ueberroth said. “For us, even with the delays, it was a 13-month process, so we were really pleased with efficiency … we were really able to collaborate, and it took us only several months to satisfy all 28 special conditions; we were very pleased with the pace of the process.” Ueberroth said Bellwether Financial has many years of experience in marina redevelopment, repositioning and operations. Embracing and planning for a variety of special conditions was critical to ensure approval from the Coastal Commission. The plan includes protection of marine life, commitment to water quality and expanding public access. The dock system (Cont. on page 4) danapointtimes.com
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Dana Point Historical Society Salvages Last Standing Historic Dana Point Lantern Post
Orange County Slides into Less Restrictive Tier BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES
BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES
The last Dana Point Lantern Post still standing in its original location was safely removed from Violet Lantern at La Plaza Avenue on February 11 and taken to the Dana Point Historical Society storage unit in Capistrano Beach. The City of Dana Point is working with the Dana Point Historical Society to determine the correct restoration process so that the post can be reinstalled in the city. Restoration of the cast iron lantern post includes removing 90 years of rust and deterioration since the lanterns were first installed, circa 1927-1930. The city’s contractor, Dynalectric, was able to uncover the original anchor bolts and nuts so that the entire post and base plate with hardware were saved. “Streetlights in the shape of ships’ lanterns were installed throughout the town with underground wiring, revolutionary for the time,” according to the 1997 Historic Architectural Resources Inventory by Aegis, prepared for the city.
“During the depression and war years, most of the 18-inch copper lanterns were stolen, scrapped or fell apart. Some of the original lanterns (and posts) were salvaged. In 1989, 15 were refurbished, rewired, and installed on La Plaza, the historic town square.” Original Dana Point Lanterns have also been preserved by residents, and eight appear in the gardens of homes in the Lantern Village. The city also installed historic lantern replicas as part of the Lantern District Project downtown from 2014 to 2015. They are located at Pacific Coast Highway and Blue Lantern, Pacific Coast Highway and Ruby Lantern, and on Del Prado at the Streets of Ruby, Amber, Violet and Old Golden Lantern. For more information about historic lanterns, as well as other historic features in Dana Point, contact the Dana Point Historical Society at 949.248.8121 or visit their website at danapointhistorical.org.
(Cont. from page 3) innovation will eliminate all treated wood and includes technology that removes all ferrous metals, ensuring longer dock life, while ridding the environment of those toxic materials. “One of the things we’re very proud of is the new technology for the marina that solved some of those issues,” Ueberroth said. “Where some developers may not be as familiar with those issues the Coastal Commission is fighting … we understood the importance of eel grass, being receptive to protect sea lions, having concern with clean water, being mindful of chemicals.” Distinct new plans for the marina include flip-flopping the parking and retail space, so retail, hotels and public parks will be on the waterfront. The public will now have access to the docks and newly created public areas expanding recreational opportunities. “A core part, and one we are perhaps most excited and proud, is Environment Justice, an educational, sailing and water sport program for underserved youth in Orange County,” Ueberroth said. With this in mind, Bellwether is partnering with community organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, OC Youth Sailing, Surfrider, and the YMCA to provide 1,000 youths with sailing, ocean education programs, whale watching, swimming lessons and a variety of water activities yearly.
“Dana Point is one of Orange County’s great assets. It’s mostly utilized by people from Dana Point, but as a county asset, how do we open it up to everyone in the county? How do we open it up to people who are disadvantaged?” Ueberroth said. “How special will it be for these young individuals who may have rarely experienced the coast to learn how to sail, swim, see a whale or simply discover more about the ocean and marine life? It will impact their lives.” With the Coastal Commission’s green light, the next step is to finalize construction plans and pull various city and county permits, putting the partners in a position to potentially start construction by the end of this year. Once the revitalization is complete in 2026, Ueberroth says the Dana Point Harbor—the largest single-owned marina on the West Coast—will “raise the bar for marinas and coastal developments of the future, with innovative dock technology, a thoughtful approach to public access, environmentally friendly initiatives and waterfront lifestyle amenities and services.” Ueberroth says that the next step is working on permit drawings to submit to the county. Once those permits are obtained, the Harbor Partners will be just a couple months away from starting construction. “We have a lot more certainty today than we did a few months ago,” Ueberroth said.
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Some restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, and movie theaters were lifted on Sunday in Orange County—and neighboring counties—as the area eased into the red tier of the state’s color-coded COVID-19 monitoring system. The shift to the red tier was expected, but came quicker than anticipated. Orange County was previously in the purple “widespread” risk tier, the most restrictive of the four tiers. Indoor dining and other business operations were prohibited under the purple tier designation. The move to the less restrictive red tier comes as cases continue dropping and vaccinations increase in the region. Orange County 5th District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett—whose area includes San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point—visited a vaccine Point of Dispensing site at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center on Tuesday, March 16, to see firsthand how it was serving “the underserved and hardest-hit communities.” “They’ve got a great operation here— very efficient,” Bartlett said. “Start to finish, less than 40 minutes. This is getting right into the communities that have been hardest-hit with COVID-19.” San Juan Capistrano has generally seen higher rates of cases compared to neighboring areas. Outreach representatives have gone door-to-door to talk with and give peace of mind to families hesitant to get vaccinated, Bartlett said. “I think it’s going very well,” Bartlett said of how the vaccine rollout has gone in Orange County. “We do have a shortage of vaccines. We have the bandwidth to double, triple, even quadruple our vaccinations on a daily basis. We just don’t have the vaccine doses from the state.” Asked her reaction to Orange County reaching over a million vaccine doses to
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date, she said that is tremendous and represents “a third of our population.” As for the move to the red tier, Bartlett said she is hopeful the county can move into the orange “moderate risk” tier “sometime in April” if COVID-19 metrics continue improving. “The orange tier means that businesses are going to be able to open up to a much greater extent, and more indoor activities on a safe basis,” Bartlett said. “It really allows us to continue to open up and expand our local economy, which is so important—to get people back to work, create more jobs, and get our economy back on track.” Orange County reported administering 7,333 tests on March 16, among a total of more than 3.1 million cumulative tests so far. There have been 239,857 reported recoveries as of press time. No deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Orange County on March 16. There have been 4,486 cumulative deaths in Orange County to date. A majority of counties in California are in the red “substantial” risk tier. There are now 11 counties in the widespread tier, 42 in the substantial tier, four counties in the moderate tier, and one in the minimal tier. Those numbers represent an increase in the substantial tier, and a decrease in the widespread tier, as compared to last week. On the vaccine front, the state reported it had administered more than 12 million vaccine doses, with 1,037,074 in Orange County as of Tuesday, March 16– an increase of 169,127 from a week ago. Nationally, the United States has reported 29.5 million cases and approximately 536,00 deaths in total. California has reported approximately 3.6 million cases and 56,621 deaths. There is a reported total of approximately 120 million cases worldwide. danapointtimes.com
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South County Cities Saw Rise in Unemployment in January
making strides in job growth while unemployment decreased. For the month of November, the county’s unemployment rate was at 6.5%, while the three South County towns together had a 5.4% unemployment rate. California health officials lifted the regional stay-at-home orders across the state in late January, easing restrictions in several sectors as the rates of virus infections and hospitalizations began to fall. Just this week, Orange County moved from the purple “widespread risk” tier into the less restrictive red tier on the state’s color-coded, COVID-19 monitoring system. The move paved the way for the return of some indoor dining, gym operations, and movie theaters, among other activities—and is likely to help bring back many of the jobs lost over the winter. According to the countywide data, Orange County saw a decrease of 51,000 nonfarm payroll jobs between December and January, with the leisure and hospitality industry taking the brunt, losing 21,000 jobs. Within that industry, more than half of those jobs (11,300) represented positions in accommodation and food ser-
BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, DANA POINT TIMES
California and the county’s overall jobless numbers remained largely unmoved from December to January, while the tri-city area in South Orange County saw a small uptick in unemployment at the start of the year, according to the state’s latest jobs data released last week. Statewide unemployment went down slightly, sliding from 9.3% in December to 9% the following month, according to California’s Employment Development Department. Over the same period, Orange County’s unemployment rate stayed exactly the same at 7.4%. Though the state and county’s jobless numbers remained stagnant after the New Year, the three South County towns of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano each experienced slight increases in unemployment, the latest data shows. Dana Point’s unemployment rate
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grew from 6.6% to 6.8%, while San Juan’s jobless rate went from 6.3% to 6.4%. San Clemente saw the biggest hike, growing from 6.8% in December to 7.2% in January. Collectively, the three towns’ unemployment rate reached 7%, up from the 6.6% recorded in December—when a number of regional stay-at-home orders were issued across the state. The latest jobs report further reflects the economic fallout from the most recent restrictions mandated after the winter surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as a depletion of beds available in intensive care wards. During the month of December, when Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed the previous moratorium on all in-person dining and personal care services, among other things, the state recorded its first rise in unemployment since the initial stay-athome order a year ago this month. Prior to December, the state had been
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Though the South County cities saw a rise in unemployment this past winter, in the wake of the governor’s most recent stay-at-home order, the county’s latest move into the red risk tier this week eases restrictions on economic sectors—likely helping to bring back some lost jobs. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
vices, while roles in arts, entertainment and recreation went down by 9,700 jobs. The trade, transportation and utilities industry was also hit particularly hard during the same period, shrinking by 7,300 jobs, according to the state. Most of those losses, about 5,600 jobs (77%), came from positions in retail trade. As a whole, employers in California lost just shy of 70,000 jobs, according to the state’s employment department. The next jobs report for the month of February is slated to be released on March 26.
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Dana Point Utility Box Public Art Program Announced The City of Dana Point now has nine artfully designed utility boxes located throughout the community thanks to the work of local artists. The City of Dana Point and its Arts and Culture Commission are now announcing the second phase of the Utility Box Public Art Program due to the success of phase one, officials say. The Arts and Culture Commission will choose artists to showcase their work and beautify 14 utility boxes throughout Dana Point. One of the 14 utility boxes is located at Golden Lantern and Acapulco adjacent to Dana Hills High School. For this reason, city staff intends to work with Dana Hills High School to design that box. According to the Arts and Culture Commission, the Utility Box Public Art Program was launched in mid-2020 to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of Dana Point streetscapes. All artists are chosen by their ability to portray the city’s culture, historic heritage, or a key activity. The art designs cover all four sides and the top of the utility boxes and are printed on vinyl by a vinyl wrapping company. Applications will be released on Monday, March 22. Deadline for submission is May 25. “I was truly impressed by the variety of design work from the students and professionals who participated in the first phase. I can’t wait to see the inspiration and creativity of artwork in this next phase,” said Dana Point Mayor Jamey Federico. “I love driving around our city and seeing these unique and unexpected expressions of art that convey the history and culture of our city.” THE UTILITY BOXES IN PHASE TWO INCLUDE:
Orange County 5th District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett—whose area includes San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point—visited a vaccine Point of Dispensing site at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center on Tuesday, March 16, to see firsthand how it was serving “the underserved and hardest-hit communities.” Photo: Shawn Raymundo
7. Stonehill Drive and Selva Road 8. Stonehill Drive and Blue Lantern 9. Golden Lantern and Terra Vista 10. Stonehill Drive and Palo Alto Drive 11. Del Obispo and Blue Sail Drive 12. Golden Lantern and Stonehill 13. Pacific Coast Hwy at Malaga 14. Golden Lantern and Acapulco Drive. The city will choose artists based on artistic excellence, innovation, and originality, as well as how the art relates to the area where the utility box is located, among other qualifications. A $250 stipend will be paid by the city for each selected piece of artwork. For more information or to download an application, go to bit.ly/dputilityboxartprogram.
1. Niguel Road and Mariner Drive
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2. Niguel Road and Stonehill Drive
and Arts Commissioner Anthony Small to Speak at Coffee Chat
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Bartlett, a Dana Point resident who represents the county’s 5th District, will provide an update on COVID-19 in terms of vaccinations, the county’s move into the less restrictive red tier, mental health issues and testing. Some restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, and movie theaters were lifted on Sunday in Orange County—and neighboring counties—as the area eased into the red tier of the state’s color-coded COVID-19 monitoring system. The shift to the red tier was expected, but came quicker than anticipated. Orange County was previously in the purple “widespread” risk tier, the most restrictive of the four tiers. Indoor dining and other business operations were prohibited under the purple tier designation. The move to the less restrictive red “substantial” risk tier comes as cases continue dropping and vaccinations increase in the region. Bartlett—whose district includes San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point—visited a vaccine Point of Dispensing site at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center on Tuesday, March 16, to see firsthand how it was serving some of the most underserved and hardest-hit communities. Small will discuss the latest Music Preserves programs in the Capistrano Unified School District and the community and provide an update on the Arts and Culture Commission activities. Small is the Executive Director of Music Preserves Foundation, a City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commissioner, a Dana Point Times guest columnist and local musician.
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Small partnered with Patti Compton, recent public relations director for Omega Events (the entertainment production company that produces the Doheny Blues Festival) to build Music Preserves Foundation. Compton and Small crossed paths in 2018, while Compton had been seeking a partnership to build a nonprofit to advance music education, and Small had been ready for a career step toward giving back to the community. The Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission has led initiatives to beautify the city, including the utility box art program. City council has also given direction to the commission to lead efforts in beautifying Doheny Village, as it undergoes updates to its city plan and a future revitalization. All coffee chat events are on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Email the Dana Point Civic Association at dptcivic@gmail.com for the link. Zoom meetings will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be posted on the DPCA Facebook page. On Friday, April 16, Assistant City Manager Kelly Reenders and Susan Parks, a Dana Point resident and CEO of OC United Way, will report on the homeless program and the new community program to assist with financial wellness. On Friday, May 21, Rick Shintaku, the general manager of South Coast Water District, will provide updates on the SCWD Tunnel Project, a water rate study, desalination and effects of the drought. On Friday, June 18, Wendy Marshall, CEO and President of the Ocean Institute, will provide updates on the organization’s programs and events surrounding ocean education. danapointtimes.com
SOAPBOX
Letters to The Editor NEWSOM’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS AMID RECALL CAMPAIGN ALBA FAFAGLIA, San Clemente I remember Gov. Newsom speaking to us one year ago in March of 2020. He told us how deadly the virus is. He followed the advice of experts on contagious diseases. He followed science. Gov. Newsom issued mandates to temporarily close businesses. We had to shelter in place and leave the house only for essentials, or to walk our dogs. I believed him. I followed his advice and mandates while others protested in large numbers about their “freedom,” and infringement on their rights for having to wear a mask or not being able to go to a restaurant or bar, and having to maintain social distance. Today, one year later, I am well and hopeful. I have had two vaccinations and have the antibodies to fight the virus. I thank Gov. Newsom for following science and listening to the experts. The campaign to recall Gov. Newsom is partisan. The people promoting this would want to recall any governor who is a Democrat. In Gov. Newsom’s case, it started even before the pandemic. It is being promoted by the radical right wing of the Republican Party, mostly Trump supporters, who believe the election was stolen. They are the anti-mask wearers, the anti-vaxxers, and are anti-Dr. Fauci—in short, people who believe that mandates from the governor for the common good infringe on their freedom. If they were in charge, I probably wouldn’t be alive today writing this letter to the Dana Point Times. NOT A RACE ISSUE JOE JANIS, San Clemente The death of Kurt Reinhold was a tragedy, but it was not a race issue, as some are claiming. This particular death was a homeless issue that our society has failed to address. Mental institutions are no longer available to help the mentally unstable; overcrowded prisons release criminals into our streets; families and friends become too busy or lack the ability to help their own; and we all expect the government to handle the problem as long as our taxes do not increase and shelters are kept far from us. We are all part of the problem. To place the blame on a few deputies that Dana Point Times March 19-25, 2021
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responded to the incident is absurd. I have ridden with and observed our deputies in action. From my observations, all deputies have been nothing but professional despite the disrespectful people they often encounter. I was amazed to see many young adults (of all colors) shouting out “Pigs!” at our officers. The anger these young citizens possessed was quite alarming. I commend the officers for staying so cool as a group of intoxicated kids verbally assaulted them. I was also able to ride with one of the deputies assigned to the homeless; who knew that a month later he would be involved in the fatal shooting? He knew most of the homeless in town (by their name) and was very cordial to them. He did make one arrest that day of a homeless man who had been camping (naked) near homes. It was a legitimate arrest and was done quite professionally. Most citizens expect our deputies to enforce our loitering laws and to ensure our streets are safe, and then we are the first to condemn them for incidents we know very little about. Racism and homelessness are two of the greatest problems facing our nation. Maybe it is time we all take some responsibility and not be so quick to place all the blame on law enforcement personnel who are tasked to keep our streets safe. We all need to walk in their shoes before being so quick to judge their actions.
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providing a public face to help us better serve our community’s needs. Sustaining a nonprofit is not an easy task, and to achieve success, you need a network of support, including what publications like yours can offer us. With your help, we consider you part of the solution to help serve our communities’ needs. We thank you for showing commitment to BILY and recognizing our efforts to achieve the greatest positive impact for families in our community. RESPONSE TO ‘ROAD BIKES VS. E-BIKES’ HECTOR HERNANDEZ, San Clemente I agree that road bikers are just as rude and go just as fast as an e-bike. The difference is you have children riding e-bikes with no clue as to how much damage they can inflict on another human being. You also have irresponsible adults who just don’t care about the safety of others. In my opinion, both e-bikes and all bicycles do not need to be on the walk-path created for the enjoyment of San Clemente residents. The County of San Diego’s Department of Parks and Recreation currently restricts Class 1 and 2 e-bikes at 17 parks and preserves. Most of the strand between Redondo and Santa Monica prohibits the use of e-bikes. This is a major disaster and legal nightmare waiting to happen. By the way, I no longer can get myself to walk the beach path due to the city council’s lack of concern for the citizens who walk, both old and young.
BILY MEETINGS GINA SISCA HAZLETT, Executive Director of BILY On behalf of Because I Love You (BILY SC), I want to thank our local papers: SC Times, The Capistrano Dispatch and the Dana Point Times, for their support by profiling our nonprofit each week in the Community Meetings section. Our mission is to provide a free Parent Support Group offering a safe, confidential place for parents to receive guidance and strategies for families in crisis as a result of children, teenage or adult, making unhealthy lifestyle choices. Parents meet weekly (via Zoom at this time) to gain the tools needed to regain control of their home, establish family structure and find the strength to develop new, cooperative family relationships. A recent example of the impact you have made for our program was shared by a newcomer parent. In a recent visit to San Clemente, she happened to pick up a copy of the SC Times. It was as if a prayer was answered for her when she came across the ad for BILY. She joined our group and already feels hopeful and optimistic about the potential changes that can happen in her home. This is only one of many stories of those who found us as a result of you
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FRIDAY | 19 DANA WHARF HALIBUT DERBY DAYS 7 a.m-4 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Halibut Derby Days will be every Friday and Sunday, on either the Clemente or Sum Fun, now through March 31. Participants may win cash and prizes for catching the largest halibut. Sign up today by calling 1.888.224.0603 or visiting danawharf. com. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark. Cost is $45 for up to four devices, and the Zoom tour lasts up to an hour. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Check the Mission website for exact hours. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com. WHALE OF A KID’S ART & LITERATURE CONTEST This contest is open to children of all ages. Submit a cute story, poem or artwork themed about the California Gray Whale and email to recreation@danapoint.org. Submittals are due by Monday, March 22. Winning entry will receive a gift card to Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching for a whale watching excursion and a whale/ocean-themed gift basket. WHALE TAIL SCAVENGER HUNT Since March 6, 10 decorative wooden whale tails have been hidden throughout the Dana Point Harbor area. To enter for a chance to win a whale watching trip for a family of four, and a $300 gift card to local Dana Point businessDana Point Times March 19-25, 2021
Editor’s Pick The Village Art Faire returns this Saturday. Photo: Courtesy of the SC Downtown Business Association
SATURDAY | 20 VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Village Art Faire will return this weekend and continue monthly on the first Saturday of every month in the SC Community Center parking lot. The parking-lot location will enable a modified version of the former show that adheres to current health and safety guidelines, and provides a safe shopping experience for the community. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. The Village Art Faire, hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home décor, botanicals, textile art, and more. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org
etly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.
es, find all 10 whale tails, take a photo standing by each, and email all 10 whale tail photos to recreation@danapoint. org by March 31. Share your photos on social media as well, using the hashtags #DPRecWhaleTailSighting and #festivalofwhales. Do not remove any of the whale tails once you have found them.
SUNDAY | 21 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.
SATURDAY | 20 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and qui-
WEDNESDAY | 24 BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you Page 8
are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.
THURSDAY | 25 WEBINAR: MARCH 2021 MARKET & ECONOMIC UPDATE 11:30 a.m. Tune in to Chris Schwarz’s latest thoughts on the economy and financial markets as the economy prepares to reopen. This webinar is free for all and brought to you by UCI’s Paul Merage School of Business and Center for Investment and Wealth Management, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. Find the Zoom link to register at danapointchamber.com. danapointtimes.com
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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
A Logo on a Hat Leads to Love After 60
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uring the 26 years that I’ve written about finding love after 50, readers have shared multiple romance success stories with me. I love hearing them. Heather, 67, a Dana Point resident, recently shared her story. Heather wrote, “My husband died in his sleep, May 2016, while we were celebrating our daughter’s 30th birthday on Oahu. It was horrible. “Many people told me, ‘Look out, you are fit, funny, you cook, you are independent; men will seek you out.’ It was the last thing in the world I was thinking about. I had a pile of work to get through, let alone the slowness of Hawaii for the death certificate and autopsy for my children.” Eight months later, in January 2017, Heather and some women friends were enjoying themselves at the Swallow’s Inn, the popular country music bar in San Juan Capistrano. Heather’s friends were originally from Battle Creek, Michigan. So, when her
friends saw a man enter the Swallow’s wearing a cap with a University of Michigan block “M” on the brim, her friends went over to talk to him. His name was Reuben; coincidently, he was also from Battle Creek. Heather said, “I was sitting by myself as they were chatting it up and then they hollered over, ‘Heather, come here.’ I was smitten when I met Reuben. “It took until March that he wanted my phone number. Our first date was on April Fool’s Day. We went to StillWater (Spirits & Sounds, a Dana Point bar), and everyone wanted to be our friend. “We are a biracial couple; I think my very tan skin and his beautiful black skin were an attraction to people. Also, we are both very friendly and accepting. He is the love of my life and partner. “I love to cook and bake for him and keep a clean home. I work out five days a week, and he does, too. We are fit, healthy, goofy together, and we love it. “Reuben, 62, is handy around the house; he can fix anything. He was slowly
bringing tools over, and we were together all the time. In 2018, Reuben moved in with me when his roommates disbanded. It just made sense. “Everywhere we go, Reuben has a Chicago Bears or Michigan Wolverines cap and/or mask on. These always initiate a conversation.” ON LIFE AND LOVE I love this story. I BY TOM BLAKE admit I am biased, because I grew up in Jackson, Michigan, 30 miles from Battle Creek. Plus, I graduated from the University of Michigan and am a big fan. There are two dating lessons in Heather’s and Reuben’s story. Lesson One: Hats and masks with logos can be conversation starters for senior singles. Wearing a hat (and/or mask) with a college, pro-sports name, or something fun on the brim, is an effective tool for singles who would like to meet a mate.
They can open conversation doors, which is why those Battle Creek women approached Reuben, leading to his love story with Heather. If you don’t have a hat with an ice-breaker logo, and if you live in South Orange County, on Saturdays, go to the Dana Point Farmers Market and check out Vince Monfils’ and Julie Green’s booth. They are the “logo hat specialists.” Lesson two: Hey, guys, to win her heart, slowly bring your handyman tools when you are doing maintenance on her home. Leave them at her home. Soon, you’ll have so many tools there that she’ll have no choice but to invite you to move in. Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:
Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium
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DANA HILLS WATER POLO RELISHING SHORT TIME IN POOL BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES
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or as long as it took to finally start, the high school water polo season is already at its end. The Dana Hills water polo programs were given a gift when the state finally updated its sports guidelines on Feb. 19 to allow all outdoor sports to reopen after Feb. 26. However, with the CIF-SS swimming season allowed to start on March 13 and the CIF-SS-mandated end date for water polo designated as March 20, water polo programs were left to scramble to put together a schedule. In addition, water polo was one of the sports, along with football, that was required to test for COVID-19 weekly while a county was above a certain case threshold, so the testing regimen initially needed to be worked out as well. The result was a condensed sprint of a schedule: eight Coast View Conference games in less than two weeks of time from March 9-20. The Dolphins conducted their first COVID tests on March 8, which proved to be their only tests, as Orange County dropped below the case threshold on March 9. Then it was full steam ahead when the Dana Hills boys and girls water polo teams jumped in the pool on March 9 in South Coast League openers at San Clemente. “It was so exciting,” Dana Hills acting boys head coach Kenny Yamamoto said. “I was telling the kids that it’s a little taste of normal; who knows how long it’s going to last? It was nice to have something to enjoy, and the kids have been looking forward to scrimmaging and contact.” Dana Hills came out tough in both opening games, with the girls scoring first and the boys taking a 5-2 lead, but San Clemente proved to be the tougher rival once again, as the Tritons took the wins for girls, 17-5, and for boys, 14-10. The victory was just being back in the pool, as the girls played their first match in 13 months and the boys played their first match in 16 months. “It’s been a long time coming,” Dana Hills girls water polo coach Carrie Pierce said. “It’s been something that I’ve missed, and something I know they missed. Score aside, they came with intensity, we won all four sprints, we score the first goal—things that we struggle with. We brought it all.” The schedule has been a grind with both the boys and girls playing games on five consecutive days to open the run and then finishing with three games this
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week from Wednesday through Saturday. “I told the girls to just take it day-byday, game-by-game,” Pierce said. “We don’t have the luxury of time to break down each opponent and get film on them. We’ve got to go off what we know and bring our best, bring our ‘A’ game.” The Dana Hills girls posted a 2-3 overall record (1-3 in South Coast League play) through the opening five games. The Dolphins played Trabuco Hills on Wednesday, but the result was not available at press time. Dana Hills closes with a home nonleague game against Capistrano Valley on Friday and a league game at El Toro on Saturday. The Dolphins girls were led by a core group of seniors who have been stepping up for Dana Hills since they went to the program’s first CIF-SS Final as sophomores. “I wanted at least one game to finish out the season for the seniors and put an ending on their experience at Dana Hills—for them to have some sort of ending to this journey,” Pierce said. Seniors Kat Bescanceney, Ashley Bellavia, Paige Riester, Lucy Kao and Emma Mason have been top performers, setting the example for a young group. “They realize that they’ve got eight games and they’re done,” Pierce said, “but we want to leave that impression on this younger group that can be successful. From all the freshmen that played last year that are now sophomores, they’ve had some big shoes to fill, and they are.” The Dana Hills boys are 2-5 overall, and
The Dana Hills boys and girls water polo teams have only a quick two-week run in the pool, but the Dolphins have been happy to be back competing. Photos: Zach Cavanagh
1-4 in the South Coast League, with only one game remaining. The Dolphins will host Capistrano Valley on Friday. Dana Hills was transitioning into a new era, as longtime coach Matt Rosa resigned after last season. Trevor Gladych was hired to be the next coach of the boys team, but he took a leave when his wife had a baby earlier this year. Yamamoto, a longtime assistant coach in the program, stepped up into the role when the season returned. “Most of these kids play with me for club,” Yamamoto said. “I have a standing relationship with them. It wasn’t that big of a transition for me. We hope that Coach Gladych is back soon, and we fill in where we’re needed.” Beyond the coach’s chair, it’s a new era
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in the water for the boys as well. Dana Hills only has one senior, Chase Arndt, on its varsity roster, with two juniors, a whopping 13 sophomores and one freshman. The Dolphins have been more than competitive in each of their games this season, but it’s all valuable experience for a young group that can show up in full force with a full season in the fall. “For us, it’s having a little grace and being excited for what we get to experience,” Yamamoto said. “We obviously didn’t expect to play any games, so they’re grateful for what they have and take the moments to enjoy it.” It’s been brief, but the Dolphins have enjoyed their time back in the water. DP danapointtimes.com
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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216598233 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE MOSSY POSSE 34824 CALLE DEL SOL CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624-9262 Full Name of Registrant(s): SUZANNE ELIZABETH SAKACH 34824 CALLE DEL SOL CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 JOANNA LEIGH HARTLEY BRIGHT 32942 BARQUE WAY DANA POINT, CA 92629 NOMI SOPHIE GERBER 30041 TESSIER #24 LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/SUZANNE ELIZABETH SAKACH/SUZANNE SAKACH, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/04/2021. Published in: Dana Point Times March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01186225 To All Interested Persons: Heren Ming-Li Chao-Schindler; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Heren Ming-Li Chao-Schindler PROPOSED NAME A. Helen Ming-Li Schindler The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 05/11/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Room: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is 700 Civic Center Drive, West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times Date: February 25, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: Dana Point Times, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216598075 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GM DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION 1804 ARRIBA LINDA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): GREGORY L. MOORE Dana Point Times March 19-25, 2021
non-responsive, may not bid this project, and the bid will be returned unopened.
1804 ARRIBA LINDA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 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/GREGORY MOORE/GREGORY MOORE, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/03/2021. Published in: Dana Point Times March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021
4. COMPLETION OF WORK: The CONTRACTOR shall complete the work within Forty (40) working days from the Notice to Proceed. Work performed beyond the allowable working days will be subject to service fees and liquidated damages per Sections 6-7.2 and 6-9 of the Project Specifications, respectively. CONTRACTORS are required to provide written documentation, as part of their bid, if this schedule cannot be met. The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any and all bids on this basis.
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5. BIDDING PROCEDURES: Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with Section B: “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS” of the Project Specifications and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside.
CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR CITYWIDE ASPHALT REPAIRS PROJECT FY 2020/2021
6. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: The bid must be accompanied by certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond, made payable to the AGENCY, or cash deposit, for an amount no less than 10 percent of the total amount bid.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dana Point, as AGENCY, invites sealed bids for the above-stated project and will receive such bids in the offices of the City Clerk, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629, up to the hour of 2:30 PM on APRIL 13, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened. Bidders who submit after 2:30 PM on APRIL 13, 2021 will be automatically disqualified, and the bid will be returned unopened. In addition, bidders who are not on the official plan holder’s list will be deemed non-responsive and the bid will be returned unopened
7. STATE OF CALIFORNIA LABOR CODES: Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State of California Labor Code. Pursuant to Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1(a) of the Labor Code, a Contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Failure to register as required by the Labor Code may be grounds for disqualification.
2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The general category/type of work includes, but is not limited to crack seal application, deep lift repairs, and asphalt pavement repairs on various streets citywide, as outlined on the Contract Documents.
Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the CONTRACTOR or any such subcontractor under him. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap will also be required.
More specific work items included within the general category/type of work listed above include, but are not limited to: mobilization/demobilization; traffic control; community outreach; crack seal; subgrade and asphalt pavement repairs; adjustment of existing utility appurtenances to new grade; signing and striping; installation of raised pavement markers; implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) for storm water pollution prevention during all construction activities; and other general improvements as outlined in the Contract Plans and Specifications for the above-stated project.
8. WAGE RATES: This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, for the county or counties in which the work is to be done, which are available from the following website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/
3. BID DOCUMENTS: Copies of the Contract Plans and Specifications are available from the City of Dana Point Public Works Department, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Suite 212, Dana Point, California 92629, upon payment of a $100 nonrefundable fee and must be picked up from the City. Bidders must purchase a set of Contract Documents to be placed on the City’s official plan holders list to bid this Project.
These State general prevailing wage rates are not included in the Proposal and Contract Documents for this Project. Updates, if any, to the State general prevailing wage rates are available from the website noted above.
In accordance with State Law, electronic copies of the Contract Documents are made available for public viewing on the CITY’s website at https:// www.danapoint.org/department/city-clerk/public-notices-bids. In order to bid the Project, however, every BIDDER is required to purchase a hard copy set of the Contract Documents from the CITY. Upon purchase of the Contract Documents, the BIDDER will be added to the CITY’S official plan holder’s list.
Contractors are required to meet provisions of California Senate Bill 854 for the payment of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) established prevailing wages. This applies to all public projects as defined in California Code 22002 for contracts exceeding $1,000.00. Contractor’s shall register with the DIR in accordance with California Labor Code section 1771.1(a) and 1725.5, and will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, subject to section 1771.4. Contractors must submit certified payrolls electronically to DIR. By
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bidding this Project, Contractor is indicating that they have registered with DIR and have submitted the required PWC-100 Information Form online at www.dir.ca.gov. The City may deem bidders non-responsive if this requirement has not been met. 9. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE: All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code for the type of work to be completed and shall possess the appropriate State Contractor’s License Class A (General Engineering Contractor) at the time of the bid submittal through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code § 10164). Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid as non-responsive. 10. CONTRACTOR’S REFERENCES: The CONTRACTOR shall produce references and experience that show, to the satisfaction of the AGENCY, that the CONTRACTOR bidding the project has adequate working knowledge of asphalt resurfacing as the PRIME CONTRACTOR. Furthermore, the CONTRACTOR must have completed, and shall produce as part of its bid, references of five similar Projects as the PRIME CONTRACTOR to the satisfaction of the AGENCY. All noted information shall be provided in the locations designated in the bid documents. If these requirements are not met, the AGENCY reserves the right to determine any and all bidders non-responsive, and reject any and all bids on this basis. These requirements are due to the critical nature of the work and the need for the AGENCY to insure adequate experience is provided to complete the project. 11. SELF PERFORMANCE: In accordance with Section 2-3.2 of the Project Specifications, CONTRACTOR shall perform or provide, with its own organization, contract labor, materials, and equipment amounting to at least 50-percent of the Contract Price. CONTRACTOR’S attention is directed to Section 2-3.2 of the Project Specifications for additional requirements pertaining to “Specialty Items”. The City may deem bidders non-responsive if this requirement has not been met. 12. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a period of 90 days. 13. PROGRESS PAYMENTS: The AGENCY will deduct a 5-percent retention from all progress payments as specified in Section 9-3.2 of the Project Specifications. The CONTRACTOR may substitute an escrow holder surety of equal value to the retention. The CONTRACTOR shall be beneficial owner of the surety and shall receive any interest thereon. 14. QUESTIONS/REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION: All questions shall be directed to Mr. Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, in writing via email at msinacori@danapoint.org no later than March 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The AGENCY hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enter¬prises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of Contract. In entering into a Public Works Contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a Public Works Contract, the CON danapointtimes.com
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AWARD OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE BASED ON THE TOTAL OF ALL BID SCHEDULES. IF THE AGENCY DELETES ANY BID ITEM OR BID SCHEDULE AT THE TIME OF AWARD, IT SHALL NOT IMPACT THE BID REVIEW OR RESULTS. BY ORDER OF the City of Dana Point, California. Shayna Sharke, Deputy City Clerk Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
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In Search of My Next Surf Vehicle From Sprinter Vans to Electric Cars, There’s No Shortage of Options BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES
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here are a lot of all-time surf photos out there that have had a hand in inspiring a million different barefoot adventures. But for me, that photo isn’t an epic exotic lineup or a frozen moment of poetry in motion. The “surf” photo that has inspired my life more than any other doesn’t even have the ocean in it. It’s the simplicity that struck me when I first saw it however many moons ago. I can’t remember when it first showed up in my life. It’s one of those images that seems like you’ve always known it. John Severson pecking away on a typewriter on a picnic table at San Onofre in 1959 struck such a profound chord with me. Clad only in surf trunks, his board in the foreground, the doors of his VW bus in the background flung open, I just remember seeing it and knowing that’s what I wanted to do for a living—go to
Surfer magazine founder John Severson on the tools at San Onofre, circa 1959. Photo: Courtesy of Severson/Puka Puka
the beach and write. And, as luck would have it, I’m sitting here at San Onofre with my laptop, looking out over the surf and writing, more than 70 years since that original photo of Severson was snapped. Severson would go on to found Surfer magazine in a nearby office in Dana Point the following year, as well as make surf movies, including his iconic film Pacific Vibrations. He eventually sold Surfer and moved to Maui to pursue the life of an artist. Severson passed away in 2017. But this week’s column isn’t all reverence for a man that’s had a profound impact in my life. Let’s talk about that San Onofre van life. Like surf mags, Severson was early to the game with his camper van at San O, but he certainly wasn’t the last.
Drive through the parking lot today, and you’ll find rigs that are so kitted out they’d survive the zombie apocalypse. Then there are others that are such beaters, it’s a wonder they were able to make it down the dirt road. Some people have taken the do-ityourself approach and engineered small cottages on the back of a truck. And for those with $100,000 to burn, a fully builtout Sprinter van with four-wheel drive, racks, sleeping quarters and kitchenette has all the comforts of home. I find myself at a bit of a crossroads right now. For the past 15 years I’ve been driving a truck, which I bought while working at Surfer magazine. As it got up there in mileage, I also picked up a small electric Fiat for buzzing around town
and picking the kid up from school. Well, the lease is up on the Fiat, and they’re discontinuing the program, while the truck is a bit long in the tooth. That leaves me looking for a new vehicle this summer. So far, I’ve convinced the wife that getting a van isn’t a horrible idea. From runs up to the mountains, to camping out in the desert, to writing more columns at San O, there’s no doubt we’ll use it. But, holy options! To be honest, it’s a bit overwhelming. From Sprinters to restored VWs, it seems shopping for a van really depends on what kind of mood you’re in. I even found myself looking at classic early ’60s Econolines on the internet the other day. But to be honest, after having an electric car as my daily driver for the past five years, I really can’t imagine getting another vehicle that guzzles gas. Just plugging your car into the wall in the garage and never going to a gas station is ridiculously nice. And because of the electric motor, there’s pretty much no maintenance required (not even an oil change). I could throw some racks on a new Chevy Bolt and be golden. So, do I go full van life and keep chasing Severson’s dreams, or is it time to dip into a new electric car and keep things green? Thankfully, I’ve got a few months to think about it all. Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP
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djusting to the times and landing on your feet—that’s what the last year has been all about. So, a special tip of the cap goes to Dana Point’s Logan Harris, who’s negotiated the craziness like it was a 6-foot, offshore day at Gravels. Harris moved to Dana Point a year ago, made the Dana Hills High School surf team and quickly established himself as a savvy competitor on both his longboard and shortboard. After the season was put on hold, he’s now back in a jersey competing in the Western Surfing Association. Dana Point Times March 19-25, 2021
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“I knew I was moving to a surf mecca, but I couldn’t imagine that I would be able to surf with the best, including Filipe Toledo, Gabrielle Medina, Kolohe Andino, Caroline Marks and so many
more,” Harris says. “The local kids that rip have been great, and I’ve made a lot of new friends.” Not only a competitive threat in the water, Harris is also a talented distance runner and is a member of the Dana Hills cross country squad. “Practice is grueling, but the competition is a lot of fun,” he says. “I’ve been able to improve on my personal best times almost every meet.” And when he’s not surfing or running or studying, you might find Harris dropping a line in the water down at Dana Harbor or enjoying fresh powder in Utah with his family. DP
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Water Temperature: 56-57 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 3-5 Outlook: Fresh Northwest swell fills in for Friday, setting up waist-shoulder high waves, (3-4’+). Light/variable winds Friday morning are followed by a moderate sea breeze in the afternoon. Surf size holds steady on Saturday, then eases to waist-stomach-chest high,(2-34’), by Sunday. Winds stay light+ onshore for most of Saturday. Light offshore winds Sunday morning, switch to a moderate westerly sea breeze in the afternoon.
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