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Making the Grade School Staff, Students Return to Campus as Pandemic Lingers E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 3

R.H. Dana Elementary School, like all Capistrano Unified School District campuses, welcomed back its students for in-person, daily instruction on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Photo: Lillian Boyd

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Pandemic Continues as Delta Variant Emerges

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School Staff, Students Return to Campus as Pandemic Persists

BY COLLIN BREAUX AND LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

Students enrolled at R.H. Dana Elementary School were greeted with balloons, bubble machines and a smiling Principal Kristen Nelson on Tuesday, Aug. 17, for back-to-school day.

“I am so looking forward to a great year ahead,” Nelson said. “There is so much great energy around the school, and with new families, a growing staff, a supportive city and community, and an important mission, RH Dana is a school of the future.”

School campuses are full of life again as kids and educators return to classrooms in-person for a full, five-day-aweek schedule. According to Nelson, R.H. Dana will serve 260 students this academic year, with 12 children on the wait list for kindergarten.

“So many of the students expressed how happy they were to be back at school this week,” Nelson said. “We luckily were able to offer a full-day instructional program so, academically, our students weren’t negatively impacted (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Yet, socially, I can see that the students are having to get used to being around their friends again and use their social skills.”

R.H. Dana is one of the few schools in CUSD that offers a monthly food distribution through Second Harvest, Nelson

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added, highlighting how staff and faculty stepped up to serve the school community.

“We also have parent classes running most of the time of the year, helping parents with financial literacy through a partnership with the United Way of Orange County, parenting skills, and technology,” Nelson said. “For students, we work hard to provide a warm and loving environment that challenges them academically in both English and Spanish, celebrates different cultures, and focuses on marine biology and environmental stewardship.”

The first day of school for Capistrano Unified School District marked some sort of a return to normalcy, though mask requirements were a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic continues—and has arguably worsened in some respects as a direct result of the Delta variant and subsequent rise in case numbers.

CUSD is prepared, though, and it is following guidelines set forth by the California Department of Public Health, which mandates masks for students and adults in indoor settings. Masks can be removed if people are outdoors, though some still opt to keep them on.

CUSD has a safety plan in place—protocols that include sending students home if they show symptoms, limiting visitor access to campuses, and reminding students about frequent hand washing through signs posted throughout campus.

Physical distancing is no longer required on campuses. The in-person return to campus marks a change from the previous school year, when students either had to learn entirely online or

R.H. Dana Elementary School welcomed back 260 students on Tuesday, Aug. 17, marking the return to in-person, daily instruction in the classroom. Photos: Lillian Boyd

through a hybrid model that mixed in-person instruction with virtual education.

“In support of a strong academic and social emotional learning environment for the 2021-22 school year, and because of state and federal COVID funds, we have hired over 300 more teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, counselors, and classified staff this summer,” Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte said in a message to families before the start of the new school year.

“We have also worked to reduce class sizes, increase electives, bring credentialed physical education teachers to elementary students, purchase 35,000 new Chromebooks, and continue a strong investment in professional development for our certificated and classified staff,” she continued.

The state is requiring all teachers to be vaccinated or undergo regular testing. The district’s plan for students not wearing masks is for administrators

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to initially emphasize the importance of wearing one. A disposable mask will be provided if a student does not have a mask, according to CUSD’s safety plan.

“Students who refuse to wear a mask indoors will be marked unexcused and sent home for the remainder of the day,” according to the safety plan guidelines.

Elementary and middle school students will receive three warnings if they do not wear masks and then will be provided an alternative placement to Capistrano Virtual K-8. The three-warning system is the same for high school students, except they will be placed on a behavior contract for an alternative program afterward.

Masks have been a controversial topic, with some parents denouncing them on the grounds of limiting students’ capacity for self-expression and alleged detrimental health effects. Medical experts and other parents, however, say masks limit the spread of COVID-19 and are not harmful to students.

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Wildlife Department Sees Increase in Reports of Coyote Encounters

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, DANA POINT TIMES

It was around 7:45 p.m., just before sunset, when Kim Myers on this early August evening was spending time at her San Clemente home with her son and his girlfriend.

From inside the house, they could see Myers’ 12-week-old Yellow Labrador, Kiki, sitting by the pool.

Within seconds of the new pup getting up to walk to a different part of the backyard, Myers and her company heard Kiki “screaming bloody murder.” Startled, the three ran out to the backyard to inspect the situation.

“We come flying around the corner and we start screaming,” Myers recalls, adding: “I thought maybe an owl got (Kiki), because a coyote didn’t even occur to me, and then I saw this big bushy tail hop the fence.”

A coyote had preyed on Kiki, ensnarling her head in its mouth. Fortunately, for the puppy, Myers, her son and his girlfriend were able to scare off the predator, which had hopped over Myers’ 5-foot fence, before it could make off with Kiki as its meal.

Kiki, Myers says, “was just covered in blood” and began to cower underneath some pipes in her backyard.

“I bent down to get her, and she was on her back looking at me, batting at me, thinking I was the coyote still,” she says. “I have never seen an animal that terrified in my life.”

Myers says she took Kiki to a nearby animal hospital, where she was treated for three puncture wounds—one to the back of her neck, another on the left ear and one more near her lower jaw.

Kiki, Myers adds, is doing great now, but until she’s big enough, is being escorted outside 100% of the time.

Following the attack, Myers reported the incident to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

“I know that we have coyotes here, and I’m fine with coyotes, but they’re getting more aggressive and numerous,” Myers says, expressing a concern for neighborhood children who also can be susceptible to attacks.

Calls from concerned residents such as Myers, who have reported coyote sightings and encounters to the state’s wildlife department, are on the rise in the city and across the county.

Kent Smirl, the Wildlife Watch coordinator for the department, told Dana Point Times this week that the state agency has seen an increase in reports. That rise, he says, is attributed to four main factors.

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Calls from concerned residents who have reported coyote sightings and encounters to the state’s wildlife department are on the rise in the city and across the county. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Shockey/Pexels

why people are seeing coyotes. First is an increased access to food,” Smirl explains, listing left-out pet food, birdseed, compost, trash, and fallen fruits as examples.

Access to water, he continues, is another major factor, as coyotes will seek out water supplies at man-made ponds, lakes and flood channels. In neighborhoods and communities, coyotes will find pools and water dishes for pets.

This factor most noticeably plays a role during the summertime and periods of drought—much like the one California is currently experiencing.

“During the summer months, there’s a decrease in water and that will bring animals down for water,” Smirl says, adding: “They’re going to be constantly looking for water, so when water is available to them, so like a pond or a pool … they’re going to take a chance and go for it.”

The third cause, he says, is overgrown vegetation—where coyotes are known to hide and stake out prey including small pets such as cats and puppies, like Kiki.

The fourth cause: an overall increased exposure to humans.

That exposure to humans stems from habituating or urbanizing coyotes by feeding them food and water.

“Coyotes are very opportunistic,” Smirl says, explaining that leaving out food “can happen unintentionally or intentionally. In some cities, some people are feeding coyotes. When that happens, it creates habituation. When that happens, it reduces fear of humans.”

Smirl says that while people think they’re doing a good thing by feeding the coyotes and other wildlife, it’s actually considered harassment of animals—a violation of state law. Doing so changes the coyote’s natural behavior, as it loses its fear of humans and becomes dependent on people for food.

Kim Cholodenko is the general manager for the Coastal Animal Services Authority, which oversees the Dana Point/ San Clemente Animal Shelter and also receives resident reports of coyote encounters. She calls the behavior of purposely

feeding coyotes “problematic behavior.”

“I’m assuming that far and few do feed wildlife, which is not good for anyone; it’s not good for the wildlife and for the residents,” she says. “It’s just a very problematic behavior that needs to stop, and we do have municipal codes that address the feeding of wildlife—it’s illegal.”

While there’s been a rise in reports, Smirl stresses that it doesn’t necessarily point to an actual increase in the coyote population, as that has yet to be determined.

“The interactions have definitely gone up, and one of the reasons they’ve gone up (is) there’s more reporting now due to our method of reporting,” Smirl says, referring to the internet and social media.

Cholodenko echoed Smirl’s point, noting that not enough data has been collected to show whether the local coyote population has definitively risen or fallen.

According to Cholodenko, the agency began logging calls from residents in Dana Point and San Clemente about coyote encounters in July 2020. In the second half of 2020, the shelter received a dozen reports. For 2021, so far, there has also been a total of 12 reports.

“So, what does that mean? I don’t think it’s a good indicator of where we’re seeing more coyotes or not,” she says.“I think with us just starting the reporting, the history isn’t there to give us a good indication.”

Of the two dozen total reports received since a summer ago, the majority of the calls have come from residents in San Clemente—which isn’t that unusual, considering the town’s population is roughly twice that of Dana Point, Cholodenko is quick to point out.

And among the reports, she says, some showed details of concerning coyote behavior. Most of the reports received don’t rise to levels of concerning or unusual behavior.

Such behavior, she describes, would be aggressiveness, including “approaching a person in an aggressive manner or following a person at all—that’s typically not wildlife behavior. We had multiple coyotes enter a backyard and killed the dog; that’s very concerning behavior.”

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Looking at the 12 reports collected so far this year, Cholodenko notes that three of them involved an attack on another animal, similar to what Myers described with Kiki. However, Cholodenko emphasizes, that doesn’t mean there have only been three attacks, but rather those are the ones that have been reported to the shelter.

To mitigate coyote encounters and provide cities with more data, the Fish and Wildlife Department has an initiative called Wildlife Watch—a program launched in 2015 that encourages municipalities, local leaders and community groups to develop a Wildlife Management Plan.

Modeled after the National Neighborhood Watch program, Wildlife Watch is meant to limit human-wildlife conflicts in urban areas through collaboration between local law enforcement, city agencies and residents.

“It basically provides information for the residents and gives them guidance on how to handle a coyote in their neighborhoods, what to look for (and) how to limit the encounters,” Cholodenko explains.

Smirl adds that cities and resident groups interested in participating in Wildlife Watch require training, referred to as conservation coaching, to better understand animal behavior, among other things.

“When people go through the training for Wildlife Watch, they become conservation coaches, someone who is experienced and teaches others how to respect and be stewards of wildlife,” Smirl says.

The wildlife department and animal services have worked with the city to develop a Wildlife Management Plan for coyotes. Cholodenko says the plan, which she drafted with the help of other local cities including Costa Mesa, will hopefully be adopted by the city council.

As of press time, San Clemente City Manager Erik Sund had not given an official comment related to the coyote reports and the management plan.

Cholodenko further explains that included in the proposed plan is a reporting system that differentiates the types of coyote encounters among three levels—green, yellow and red—based on the animal’s behavior.

Hearing or seeing a coyote would be classified under green, while an incident involving a loss of a pet would be placed under yellow. Reports in which an individual is attacked by a coyote would be considered a red level.

“It’s basically a plan that’s put in place where a community plays a large role,” she says. “It’s educating the residents and has worked really well in other cities, and I think it’s a matter of giving information to the public and letting them know, providing them with the tools that are needed to try to minimize those encounters and hopefully keep the animals and the people safe.” danapointtimes.com

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Pandemic Continues as Delta Variant Emerges

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

Similar to the rest of the country and the world, South Orange County is again seeing a wave of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant.

In the words of Dr. Mark Schafer, CEO of MemorialCare Medical Foundation, the Delta variant seems to be the current main strain and is much more infectious than previous strains.

The grim situation marks a departure from how conditions were on June 15, when the state’s economy reopened and people celebrated what seemed then like a positive turnaround in the pandemic due to then-low case numbers.

“These patients that are getting admitted, the vast majority are unvaccinated,” Schafer said.

MemorialCare doesn’t specifically test patients for the Delta variant, but public health departments are able to, he said.

The recent rise in case numbers has been over the past three to four weeks, according to Schafer.

MemorialCare has administered more than 200,000 vaccines so far, and vaccination reduces the chances of being hospitalized, Schafer said.

Regarding vaccine hesitancy, Schafer said it is important to educate people about the safety and benefits of vaccines.

MemorialCare has distributed videos and other information explaining vaccines, and it has clinics and online appointments available if people have not already received doses.

“We encourage people to get vaccinated,” Schafer said.

Indoor gatherings without masks can increase spread of the virus, he said. Largescale, in-person gatherings have gradually returned in South Orange County, often without masks or social distancing.

Dr. Clayton Chau, the county health officer and director of the OC Health Care Agency, said officials know that the Delta variant is responsible for many of the increases in Orange County. The agency provided comments that Chau made during a media availability on Friday, Aug. 13, after an interview request.

“Fully vaccinated people are much less likely to become infected with COVID-19 and the Delta variant,” Chau said. “We know there are breakthrough cases, but they are likely to have no symptoms or very mild symptoms.”

Chau recommended getting tested if exposed or experiencing symptoms, continuing to wear masks in public places, avoiding crowds, and maintaining physical distancing.

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South Orange County is seeing another wave of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. Photo: Courtesy of the CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM

Masks are required indoors on California school campuses, inside the Orange County Superior Courthouse in Santa Ana, and in indoor settings at Disneyland. However, there are no countywide mask or vaccination mandates. Whether people wear masks in some places in Orange County is up to the individual.

Vaccinations or regular testing is now required of all public and private K-12 school employees in California due to the surging Delta variant. Health care workers in the state must also be fully vaccinated.

“Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, the seven-day average case rate jumped from 14.8 to 19.4 per 100,000 people, with the average number of daily COVID-19 cases rising from 477 to 627,” OC Health Care Agency said in a news release on Aug. 12.

The positivity rate also increased from 7.2 to 8.3 percent, hospitalizations from 375 to 495, and ICU admissions from 68 to 91, the agency reported.

Close to 22 million people in California—64.6% of the state’s population—are fully vaccinated. In Orange County as of Aug. 12, the number of fully vaccinated people is close to 2 million. Orange County’s total estimated population is more than 3 million.

As of Wednesday morning, Aug. 18, 668 daily COVID-19 cases in Orange County had been reported, including three deaths. There were 275,632 cumulative cases and 5,161 cumulative deaths. There were 549 hospitalizations—126 of those in the ICU. Cumulative recoveries are at 255,698.

On a city level, San Clemente had 3,541 cumulative cases; Dana Point, 1,779 cases; San Juan Capistrano, 3,049 cases; and Rancho Mission Viejo, 408 cases.

San Clemente has had 40 cumulative coronavirus-related deaths; Dana Point, 33 deaths; San Juan Capistrano, 74 deaths; and Rancho Mission Viejo, fewer than 5 deaths. Because Rancho Mission Viejo is unincorporated land with fewer than 25,000 residents, the exact death total will not be reported until it reaches five.

Visit othena.com or call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at 714.834.2000 to find a vaccine location.

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HOW TO HELP You can donate to PPF or attend fundraising events. On Aug. 28, you can have fun and learn more at PPF’s Barks, Brews & Boards fundraiser at The Outlets at San Clemente. The 20th annual Tail of Two Cities “Roaring for Rescues” gala will be Sept. 19 at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point, with a Roaring ’20s theme. To learn more, go to petprojectfoundation.org.

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Animal Shelter’s 38-Year Evolution

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f you’re an animal lover, chances are, you’ve visited the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter to adopt a dog, a cat or a rabbit. Or perhaps you’ve attended a special event there, to become a volunteer, getting to know the pets better, or just getting to know the shelter’s rescue partner, Pet Project Foundation (PPF).

Did you know that San Clemente opened the shelter in 1983, choosing to cancel the city’s yearly animal control fee to the county to provide local animal control service—willing to pay more in order to enable a more localized focus and to become the county’s second COASTLINES pro-life shelter?

BY FRED SWEGLES We recently contacted Sandra Ackerman, who at age 81 is the longest-tenured volunteer who still volunteers weekly, asking her how the shelter has evolved over 38 years and what info will benefit animal lovers.

She teamed up with Denise Zolg, PPF’s board president and volunteer coordinator, to put together more detailed replies.

QUESTION: HOW IS THE SHELTER FARING? ANSWER: Extremely well, thanks to the help of its fundraising partner, Pet Project Foundation. PPF raises more than $300,000 for the shelter each year to ensure that it remains pro-humane and can provide a loving and safe refuge for every animal that comes through the front doors.

Q: WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST NEEDS IN 2021?

A: We’re always in need of donations— whether it be direct funds, food, toys, blankets and more. Specifically, our dog kennels are 25 years old and have some wear-andtear, as well as some rusting. Some are no longer able to be used. We’re looking into completely replacing all of our dog kennels and adding brand new flooring, which will cost approximately $350,000. And as always, we’re always looking for more people to help with dog walking, kitty cuddling and rabbit hopping. We can never have enough amazing volunteers to assist all of our shelter animals.

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WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Shelter volunteers can walk and train dogs, socialize cats and kittens, work with bunnies to give them “hop time,” help with the office, graphic design, working fundraising events and others.

Denise Zolg, Pet Project Foundation board president and volunteer coordinator for support of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter, gives Astrid, a St. Bernard and Labrador mix, a daily walk to help finding a new family in San Clemente or Dana Point or environs.

Interested? Call the shelter at 949.492.1617.

Photo: Fred Swegles

JOIN AS SUPPORTERS? Become a member of PPF and help support the shelter animals through individual or family membership donations. Follow Pet Project Foundation on Facebook and Instagram. And tell a friend.

Q: HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED? HOW DID THE SHELTER CHANGE? A: In the early ’80s, I and a group of concerned San Clemente animal lovers met with city officials and Ron Coleman, the fire chief at the time, to determine how to best provide care for our lost and abandoned animals. The city provided a trailer on a skating rink property at 320 Avenida Pico.

The volunteers ran the shelter and raised funds to build cages to house the animals, also paying for all food and medical care.

FOR ADOPTION? A: All animals are seen by a vet and provided with much-needed medical care including vaccines, medications, spay/neuter services, microchips and much more. They are cleaned up and given lots of TLC by our wonderful team of shelter staff and dedicated volunteers. Since ARM started nine years ago, over 1,100 dogs, cats and bunnies have made their way to our pro-humane shelter from overcrowded shelters where they risked being euthanized, and found their way to loving homes.

Q: AND LATER, YOU MOVED TO RANCHO SAN CLEMENTE INDUSTRIAL PARK. A: The site on Pico flooded in the late ’80s, and we were forced to move to a rented warehouse in an industrial park, at 224 Calle Pintoresco. Dedicated volunteers worked out of that location, with one goal in mind—to build a permanent, safe and pro-humane shelter for homeless animals.

Q: LIKE LAST YEAR? A: In 2020 alone, 160 ARM-rescued animals were brought into the shelter and given a second chance at life.

Q: HOW DO YOUR CATS DO? A: Our cat room is currently bustling with kitten season. Both the cats and kittens at the shelter receive loving care, attention from the volunteers and shelter staff. We also have a special program with volunteers, helping socialize timid cats who need more time getting used to us humans. This program has already provided great results.

Q: THEN, SAN CLEMENTE AND DANA POINT JOINED FORCES. A: In 1996, that goal was realized when the cities joined and the current shelter was built at 221 Avenida Fabricante.

Q: WHEN DID THE SHELTER BEGIN RESCUING DOGS FROM “KILL” SHELTERS, SAVING MORE LIVES? A: The shelter and PPF are partners in a unique program called “A Rescue Mission,” started in 2012 to rescue animals from high-volume, overcrowded shelters in Southern California and providing them with a pro-humane (no-kill) environment while they await their new adopters.

Q: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH SO MANY KITTENS? A: We have an active kitten foster program with families that do everything from fostering pregnant mama cats, to helping feed newborn kittens, to socializing the young kittens until they’re ready to come to the shelter for adoption. Lastly, we have an active Trap-Spay/Neuter-Release Program, with more experienced cat volunteers helping to trap community cats with no home, so we can provide them with spay/

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TO ADOPT A PET Visit the shelter at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente, call 949.492.1617 or easiest, visit petprojectfoundation.org to learn about adoption and view photos of pets available. Don’t forget to wear your face mask if you visit the shelter.

neuter services and then relocate them to a safe environment.

Q: WHAT OTHER ANIMALS DOES THE SHELTER HELP? A: Other animals that have been helped by the shelter include guinea pigs, turtles, parakeets, cockatiels, chinchillas, ferrets, pet rats, hamsters, tortoises, geckos and even a few chickens.

Q: HOW IS THE SHELTER FUNDED? A: For over 38 years, PPF and the shelter have been united in a unique partnership to rescue and provide pro-humane care.

Yearly, PPF is responsible for raising over $300K—all the funds required to cover veterinary medical expenses for every animal, and food for shelter animals needing special diets. In addition, PPF pays for all food for the shelter animals. Lastly, PPF funds a significant portion of Kennel Attendant and Certified Dog Trainer staff costs. The cities of San Clemente and Dana Point fund the remaining costs for the shelter, with twothirds being funded by San Clemente and one-third being funded by Dana Point.

Fred Swegles grew up in San Clemente before the freeway. He has 50 years’ reporting experience in the city and can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.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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Letters to The Editor COUNCIL PROTECTS POLLUTERS Bill Lane, Dana Point Children like to play. We all understand kids must be monitored so they can play safely and not hurt others.

Similarly, adults enjoy their recreation and need to be regulated so they don’t pose a danger.

The California Air Resources Board has identified recreational activities along our coast, like whale watching excursions and sportfishing boat outings, which are excessively polluting the air with gases and particulates. We should address this problem. Amended regulations are being proposed, but there is pushback from Dana Point City Councilmembers. Somehow, our local leaders think we should compromise the air we breathe so these companies can make a profit. I don’t agree. They say they are, “. . . all for clean air.” I find this disingenuous. They confuse necessities (like furnaces) with these nonessential pastimes.

Orange County is already getting an “F” for air quality from the American Lung Association. Man-made global warming is getting worse. Our local politicians are trying to convince us that “failing” is OK, our health is not a priority, and playing is more important.

No one is asking that the fun boat rides be banned. However, if these regulations are not implemented for your safety, these activities will continue to operate at the expense of your health. Instead of working for the profits of a handful of people, it would be great if our Dana Point Council worked to protect the health and well-being of the 33,000 people they are supposed to represent.

San Clemente Affordable Housing Coalition Chair Kathy Esfahani leads a rally from the lawn of the local community center on Friday, Aug. 6, to call on the city’s elected officials to come up with solutions to house the homeless. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

enact this, is in the form of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 2307).

Carbon Fee and Dividend is supported by the state of California, and by 37 cities in California. A resolution of support was on the agenda of the San Clemente City Council for Aug. 17, but it is by no means a sure thing that the resolution will pass.

Write to city councilmembers to show your support if you didn’t attend the council meeting.

COVID-19 AND RECALL BILLUPS PRESTRIDGE JR., San Clemente Does anyone else get the irony in California Gov. Gavin Newsom being recalled for trying to prevent people from getting sick and dying from COVID-19 by establishing mask mandates, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are making it easier for people to get sick and possibly die by fighting against mask mandates, and they are not being recalled?

SUPPORT FOR CARBON FEE AND DIVIDEND TONY HAYS, San Clemente

HOMELESS ADVOCATES RALLY DAVID HOLMES, San Clemente

The effects of climate change are becoming more apparent, and it is vital that all signatories to the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit greenhouse gases keep to their promises.

The best way to do this is through Carbon Fee and Dividend. This imposes a fee whenever fossil fuels enter the economy, and incentivizes businesses and people to switch to clean energy.

This fee is paid back to U.S. citizens in an equitable manner to spend as they wish. Federal legislation, which would

There is a simple biological principle at work here. The environment of an organism (or population of organisms) is always changing; the climate can get warmer or colder, water, food or shelter can become scarce, etc.

If one or more of such changes make survival impossible, three responses can occur: 1. The organisms can die.

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2. They can adapt to the new conditions.

3. They can move to a more favorable environment.

As we know, a few of “our” homeless do perish now and then. Sorry, but they were either unable or unwilling to adapt, as in get mental health help, get off the drugs and alcohol, and get a job and stop being a burden on our “wealthy community” (which, by the way, didn’t get that way by living under a freeway and depending on free handouts to get by).

What to do? Response No. 3 may be the best solution if, as Jacky Trani states, “People become homeless for economic reasons; the wages are not enough to keep up with the cost of living and housing,” etc.

So, how about if they solve both their and the city’s problem by moving somewhere where they can afford to live?

Simplistic? Maybe, but it’s been working that way for millions of years, and let’s face it: nothing else has helped.

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and Bar every Tuesday this summer for $5 libre shots and margaritas, as well as to enjoy reggaeton, Latin and other top hits, as spun by DJ Romanero. Solotacos Catering will also be offering $2 street tacos. JD’s, 215 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.481.2115. jds-sanclemente.com.

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FRIDAY | 20 SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

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

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.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy the ultimate New Wave ’80s Show, also known as Dana Point Times August 20-26, 2021

Photo: Lillian Boyd

SUNDAY | 22 REDO VINTAGE & MAKER’S MARKET 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Billed as a “flea market but better,” the Redo Vintage & Maker’s Market is a community gathering that unites vintage fans and local California artisans. Set near the beach along Del Prado in Dana Point’s Lantern District, the event will include a live music stage, food trucks, vintage cars and lots of shopping. Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, info@redomarket.com. redomarket.com.

Street, San Juan Capistrano.

Flashback Heart Attack. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point.

949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

OC WINE & SPIRIT FEST 6-10 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor night of drinks, food, and fun near the Northwest Open Space in San Juan Capistrano. Tickets are currently on sale. VIP admission will begin at 5 p.m. and general admission at 6 p.m. The event will benefit the charities JDRF and Laura’s House. JDRF funds Type 1 diabetes research, and Laura’s House is a shelter for domestic violence victims. A craft beer garden and lounge, cigar lounge, and food and wine pairing event will be featured at the festival. A Stone’s Throw Winery, 29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. ocwinespiritfest@gmail.com. ocwineandspiritfest.com.

SATURDAY | 21 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts.

The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

SUNDAY | 22 SAN CLEMENTE 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.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

POP-UP THEATER PERFORMANCES 2 and 3 p.m. The Round About Players will present pop-up theatrical performances in downtown San Juan Capistrano. The short plays will be based on San Juan history, free to the public, and family-friendly.

An additional performance will be held on Aug. 28. The events are supporting The Alliance for San Juan Art and produced by partners Tom Scott, Beverly Blake and Gary McCarver. Performances are 15 minutes each. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios

TUESDAY | 24 LIBRE TUESDAYS AT JD’S 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Head to JD’s Kitchen Page 8

PICKLEBALL DRILLS & SKILLS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In partnership with the city of San Clemente and the Southern California Pickleball Association, coach Bill Miller hosts this weekly pickleball clinic at San Gorgonio Park, where participants have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport and improving their game. This class combines coaching and instruction with the fun of doubles play.

Reservations are required. San Gorgonio Park, 2916 San Gorgonio, San Clemente.

818.535.5130. miller.william22@gmail.com. southerncaliforniapickleballassociation. com.

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30.

The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

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

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE POINT 7-9 p.m. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team.

The Point Restaurant and Bar, Blue Lantern Plaza, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com/events.

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 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. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Principals Offer Tips on Navigating Upcoming School Year

F

or five years, the Wellness & Prevention Center has been supporting families as their students return to school. There are some common concerns that we hear from teens, families, and educators each year.

Speaking with administrators at our middle and high schools as students get ready for the return to a more normal school year, they had several tips and advice to offer. Dr. Chris Davis, principal of Shorecliffs Middle School, had this to share: “Middle school is an equally exciting and scary time for both our students and for parents. Students are going from an elementary setting, where they have been with one teacher and one group of students, to a larger school, where they’ll have six different teachers and six WELLNESS & different groups of PREVENTION peers. However, this

BY SUSAN PARMELEE is also when our students begin to really discover and embrace their independence and develop their individual voice.”

Additionally, Davis shared some tips for parents to help navigate the next three years: • Talking to your student—Ask them how their day was. This may take a little more prying than when they were in elementary school. Rather than asking them, “How was school today?” or “What did you do today?”, ask some specific questions to get the conversation going beyond “fine” or “nothing.”

Try, “What is something new you learned today?”; “What was something challenging in one of your classes?”; “Who did you eat lunch with today?”; or “What class did you attend for your tutorial time?” Vary the questions, and don’t be afraid to ask follow-ups.

• Signing up for a Canvas Parent account and downloading the Canvas app. Students will be provided with agendas in which to write their assignments down. We encourage students to familiarize and use these planners, but being on top of Canvas is an added layer of support. Canvas is a great tool for teachers to communicate with parents. You can see your student’s grade Dana Point Times August 20-26, 2021

in real time and see what assignments are coming up. Remember, teachers are human, so don’t expect every grade to be updated instantaneously, but make a habit of checking your student’s grade weekly so there aren’t any surprises. If you have questions, reach out to your student’s teacher; this can also be done through the Canvas app.

Parents and teachers are a team committed to seeing your student do well, so don’t be afraid to reach out.

they may drop that class within the first six weeks as well.”

Nick Stever, principal at Bernice Ayer Middle School, reminds parents that “the social and emotional health of students is a priority for all of our San Clemente schools. Our staff are always on the lookout for students exhibiting any signs of social or emotional distress, and they are quick to respond with support for our students.”

“If a student or parent would like to request social or emotional support, this request is as simple as calling the front office and asking to speak to one of our school counselors,” Stever added. “Our school counselors are experts in this field and can either provide the support a student needs or direct them to additional resources for support.”

Finally, I spoke with principal Dr. Manoj Mahindrakar, shortly after San Juan Hills High School students registered for the new school year. He said, “Students are extremely excited to experience as much of a typical school year as possible. They are motivated and eager to return to the sports, activities, and the classroom with their friends.”

“I was really encouraged to see students so spirited and happy at registration as they experienced a bit of normalcy,” he added. “I really feel like we are going to not only pick up where we left off a year and half ago, but push ahead in terms of participation, school spirit, and community.”

The Wellness & Prevention Center supports students with a mental health professional on-site and prevention education at San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School, Aliso Niguel High School, Shorecliffs Middle School, Vista del Mar Middle School, Bernice Ayer Middle School, and Don Juan Avila Middle School.

Please visit our website (wpc-oc.org) to learn more about how you can support your child’s well-being and for how to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s mental health.

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. DP

• Encouraging your student to self-advocate and seek help when necessary.

Every school has time built into the day for academic enrichment and support. We call them by different names, but the goal of all of them is the same: to help your child succeed academically. Whether you’re attending SWELL at Bernice Ayer Middle School, NEST at Shorecliffs Middle School, or RISE at Vista del Mar Middle School, there is time built into your student’s school day when they can connect with a teacher to get additional help or dive deeper into a concept.

• Getting involved—Elementary school provided a sense of comfort for parents, too, but don’t be afraid to try something new and get involved with your new school. Organizations including your school’s PTSA or Foundation are great ways to stay in the loop on what is happening at the school while still giving students a little bit of freedom as they transition into their teenage years. The work of these organizations helps our San Clemente schools offer unique experiences to our students.

San Clemente High Principal Chris Carter and I discussed how academic loads and expectations might affect students differently this year after an unusual 18 months.

He suggests that “parents keep an eye out for signs that their child may have taken on too ambitious of a course load, such as doing homework until late at night, late and missing assignments, or a change in mood or behavior.”

“Students have six weeks to level down an accelerated class for a better chance to learn the material successfully,” Carter continued. “If students have an extra class they do not need for graduation,

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Rascal

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Rascal is a 1-year-old cutie with lots of love to give. While he doesn’t quite live up to his name, what he lacks in mischievousness, he makes up for in sheer joyful energy. Rascal gets along with other dogs and would make a great match for an active adopter.

If you are interested in adopting Rascal, 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.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares.

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

Level: Medium

See the solution in next week’s issue.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

DANA WHARF FISH REPORT

tuna, 2 yellowfin tuna, 5 dorado, 3 yellowtail, 15 calico bass, 1 whitefish, 7 sculpin, 5 rockfish, 4 sheephead, 8 sand bass, 100 bass released.

Anglers capitalizing on local bluefin tuna schools

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

T

he nearby schools of bluefin tuna are the main event right now on Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching fishing expeditions.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Wooley said the offshore tuna fishing continues to be the marquee headliner, with all anglers getting good opportunities for a catch. Bluefin tuna have been coming in from 25-40 pounds, with some yellowfin tuna being mixed in around the same weight. Woolley said the tuna fishing picked up in the afternoon last week as the water “glassed off,” and the boats have been zeroing in on the schools. Fly-lined sardines have been the bait of choice for these tuna catches, with not much action on jigs. These offshore trips are also seeing dorado in certain kelp areas. The few dorado coming in have been caught on the live bait and sardines, as well.

Due to the close nature of these tuna schools, Dana Wharf has had some limited-load trips, with 25 anglers each on the Sum Fun and Clemente and 35 anglers on the 95-foot Dana Pride. These trips are

$120 for those interested in getting in on these amazing local tuna catches.

On the regular half-day and threequarter-day trips, the local bass fishing continues to improve as the water warms up again. Along the coast, the water is back up to 68 degrees, which has brought in decent bass action. Woolley said that live bait and sardines have done the job pulling in the bass. Those fishing on the bottom have brought in the usual fare of sand bass and sheephead.

On the island trips, Fury has been in on yellowtail. At San Clemente Island, anglers have been using surface irons and doing some fly-lined fishing. In addition to the yellowtail catches, anglers are pulling in a mix of bass, bonito and barracuda.

For more information on trips, go to danawharf.com.

AUG. 16 • 5 boats, 155 anglers: 20 yellowtail, 51 barracuda, 39 calico bass, 37 whitefish, 32 sculpin, 22 bonito, 21 rockfish, 19 sheephead, 15 sanddab, 12 vermilion rockfish, 5 sand bass, 232 bass released.

AUG. 15 • 10 boats, 217 anglers: 1 bluefin tuna, 1 dorado, 18 yellowtail, 144 calico bass, 94 whitefish, 81 rockfish, 58 sculpin, 53 sanddab, 40 vermilion rockfish, 15 sand bass, 13 sheephead, 5 barracuda, 5 bonito, 5 triggerfish, 2 bocaccio, 1 halibut, 1 blue perch, 142 bass released.

Bluefin tuna have been the featured catch for the all-day offshore trips. Photo Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

Here are the latest fish counts from Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching:

yellowtail, 22 dorado, 11 bluefin tuna, 160 rockfish, 110 whitefish, 47 bonito, 36 sheephead, 33 calico bass, 1 barracuda, 115 calico bass released.

AUG. 18 • 7 boats, 139 anglers: 82

AUG. 17 • 7 boats, 126 anglers: 38 bluefin

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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CUSD COVID-19 Protocols for Sporting Events

Fall Sports Season Gets Underway

Dana Point Times August 20-26, 2021

AUG. 13 • 11 boats, 216 anglers: 30 bluefin tuna, 4 yellowfin tuna, 91 yellowtail, 22 bonito, 20 whitefish, 17 calico bass, 14 vermilion rockfish, 13 barracuda, 6 bocaccio, 2 sand bass, 2 treefish, 1 blue perch, 194 bass released. DP

The Dolphins’ boys and girls cross country teams can’t begin competition until Sept. 2, according to the CIF-SS calendar. The Dana Hills boys will open their first season with new head coach Sandy Mesa, after the retirement of Craig Dunn over the summer. The Dolphins will host their annual Dana Hills Invitational on Sept. 25.

DOLPHIN REPORT

As the first day of school arrives, so do the first athletic contests of what everyone hopes will be a full and regularly scheduled school year.

The Dana Hills football team doesn’t open its season until next Friday, Aug. 27, at home against Laguna Beach, but the rest of the Dolphins fall sports teams are set to open in due time.

The Dana Hills girls volleyball team is first up, as the Dolphins open with the Tesoro Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21. Dana Hills is tentatively scheduled to play at Laguna Beach on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and then take a short break before the Dave Moh’s Tournament on Sept. 10-11. The Dolphins’ first home

AUG. 14 • 9 boats, 194 anglers: 7 yellowtail, 34 calico bass, 22 vermilion rockfish, 18 sculpin, 10 barracuda, 7 sand bass, 7 rockfish, 6 sanddab, 6 sheephead, 6 bonito, 2 whitefish, 2 bocaccio, 1 treefish, 329 bass released.

The Dana Hills football team opens its season next Friday, Aug. 27, at home against Laguna Beach, but the football team won’t be the first Dolphins sports team back in action as the fall season opens. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

match is tentatively scheduled for Sept.

13 against Laguna Beach.

Girls tennis and girls golf are able to begin on Aug. 23, according to the CIF-SS calendar.

Dana Hills boys water polo will open its season on Sept. 4 with a doubleheader

at Woodbridge High School. The Dolphins will first play the host Warriors and then square off with visiting Grossmont of El Cajon. The Dolphins’ first home match currently isn’t scheduled until Sept. 30, with their South Coast League opener against El Toro.

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The fall sports season opens under the still-lingering cloud of the pandemic.

As such, some protocols remain in place for spectators at certain sporting events within the Capistrano Unified School District. For the most part, the protocols are the same for sporting events as they are for students and faculty during the school day.

For outdoor events, such as football, there are no mask requirements and no distancing requirements. Things there will be as normal as possible, for now.

For indoor events, such as girls volleyball, it is still asked that masks are to be worn and that there is distancing among those in the stands.

These protocols may fluctuate as the season progresses, but as of now, these are the rules in place. DP danapointtimes.com

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introduced an Ordinance entitled:

Muller, and Mayor Jamey M. Federico

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA19-0002(II) TO MODIFY THE ZONING CODE RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

None

NOES:

ABSENT: None SHAYNA SHARKE CITY CLERK Dated this 20th day of August, 2021.

The proposed Ordinance will update the Zoning Ordinance by amending local regulatory scheme relating to the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to comply with the revised provisions of Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE CITY OF DANA POINT

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 9, 2021, the City Council of the City of Dana Point adopted Ordinance 21-04 entitled:

This proposed Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of August, 2021, by the following vote:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 20-0001 AND ZONE CHANGE ZC 20-0001 TO ESTABLISH CHAPTER 9.14 DOHENY VILLAGE DISTRICTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS OF THE PROJECT AREA, AND SUBMISSION AS PART OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA 20-0001 FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION.

AYES: Council Member Mike Frost, Council Member Richard A. Viczorek, Council Member Michael Villar, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph L. Muller, and Mayor Jamey M. Federico None

NOES:

ABSENT: None

The adopted Ordinance is for a Zone Text Amendment, Zone Change, and Local Coastal Program Amendment to amend the Dana Point Zoning Code by adding a new Chapter 9.14 Doheny Village Districts, and to amend the Dana Point Zoning Map to designate three new zoning districts as “Village Commercial/Industrial (V-C/I)”, “Village Main Street (V-MS),” and Village Commercial/ Residential (V-C/R)” within the project area.

SHAYNA SHARKE CITY CLERK Dated this 20th day of August, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

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

CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 9, 2021, the City Council of the City of Dana Point introduced an Ordinance entitled:

This adopted Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July 2021, and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of August, 2021, by the following vote:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA19-0002(I) TO MODIFY THE ZONING CODE RELATED TO JOINT PARKING PROVISIONS AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND SUBMISSION AS PART OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA19-0002 FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION.

Council Member Mike AYES: Frost, Council Member Richard A. Viczorek, Council Member Michael Villar, and Mayor Pro Tem Joseph L. Muller

The proposed Ordinance will update the Zoning Ordinance by amending the provisions related to joint parking and expanding upon public notification requirements.

NOES:

None

RECUSED:

Mayor Jamey M. Federico

SHAYNA SHARKE CITY CLERK

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

Dated this 20th day of August, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE

This proposed Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of August, 2021, by the following vote:

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE CITY OF DANA POINT

AYES: Council Member Mike Frost, Council Member Richard A. Viczorek, Council Member Michael Villar, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph L.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 9, 2021, the City Council of the City of Dana Point adopted Ordinance 21-03 entitled: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Page 12

DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 20-0001, WHICH AMENDS THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT BY MODIFYING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF “COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL” AND CREATING NEW LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF “COMMERCIAL/MAIN STREET” AND “COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” WITH CHANGES TO LAND USE DESIGNATIONS, DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY, AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITY STANDARDS, AND SUBMISSION OF GPA 20-0001 AS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA 20-0001 FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION. The adopted amendment would make changes to the Land Use Element of the General Plan by amending the land use designation of “Commercial/Residential” and creating new land use designations of “Commercial/Main Street” and “Commercial/Industrial” under the category of Mixed-Use. It would also would modify and create development intensity and residential density standards specific to development contained within the project.

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 20th day of July 2021, and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of August, 2021, by the following vote: Council Member Mike AYES: Frost, Council Member Richard A. Viczorek, Council Member Michael Villar, and Mayor Pro Tem Joseph L. Muller NOES:

None

RECUSED:

Mayor Jamey M. Federico

SHAYNA SHARKE CITY CLERK Dated this 20th day of August, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Dana Point NOTICE OF VACANCY Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that one (1) position, with a term expiring March 31, 2023, on the City of Dana Point Planning Commission is vacant. In order to be eligible for appointment by the City Council, applicants must be registered voters and residents of the City of Dana Point. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk beginning Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629 or by calling (949) 248-3501. Applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website www. danapoint.org. In order to be considered for appointment by the City Council, applications must be filed no later than Friday, September 17, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted above.

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Celebrating Summer from Salt Creek to San Clemente Local Surf Contests Raise the Stoke

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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rom Salt Creek to T-Street, there’s been no shortage of good times going down at our local beaches lately. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen a lot of surf in the area and some really nice, clean conditions.

I’m still going to complain about the water temps, but other than that, there’s been plenty of fun to be had around here.

Last weekend, the Vissla Dana Point Surf Shop Challenge went down at Salt Creek in some really fun, crossed-up, chest- to head-high peaks, with Infinity Surfboards emerging victorious in the team-style event.

Anchored by owner, shaper, shop rat and all around incredible human Dan Boehne, who won the “Da Shop Employees” division, Infinity was able to hold off talent-packed squads from Jack’s Surf Shop, which finished runner-up; last year’s defending champs, Killer Dana, which landed in third; and, finally, Hobie, in fourth.

Featuring nine divisions, the best and brightest of the Dana Point surf community came out to enjoy the friendly

hometown rivalries. The fabulous Gottron brothers anchored the Hobie squad, Bethany Zelasko and Cole Futak were waving the Killer Dana flag, while Indie Hoffman and Lucas Taub got the job done for Jack’s.

And, yes, if there was any question, Vinny De La Pena still has it and ripped the 50-and-over division.

“To say we scored is kind of an understatement,” said a beaming Eric Diamond, who organized the event and serves as the president of the Dana Point Surf Club. “Creek was pumping and glassy on the point all day. Heat after heat was pumping.”

“The Long Ride heat looked like a mirror image of Makaha; the push-in groms looked like they were surfing 8-foot Uluwatu. It was insane,” Diamond said.

Down the tracks a few clicks in San Clemente, the Red Bull Foam Wreckers came to T-Street. Good times and chaos ensued. Teaming up with the fun-loving folks at Catch Surf, the event is billed as “the anti-surf-contest surf contest where only soft-boards are allowed and anyone can win.”

What about the rules? Well, there are

Micro Grom winner Kingston Buchhagen, leading the charge on a double overhead beast at the Vissla Dana Point Surf Shop Challenge. Photo: Courtesy of Jordan Anast

no rules. As the old adage goes, the surfer having the most fun is the best surfer.

In this instance, that distinction went to pro surfer Finn McGill from Hawaii, who couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.

Another legend from Hawaii, Jamie O’Brien, was also on hand to fire up the groms and revel in all the madness.

Further south still, as noted in this week’s Grom of the Week, the Western Surfing Association (WSA) kicked off its new season down at San Onofre’s Trail 6. And like everywhere up and down the coast, the waves were going off, and the kids had a ball.

Congrats to all of the groms who got out there and made the most of their time in the water.

And to think, after all those epic beach

days, school is starting this week. But that’s all right. Truth be told, we’re just getting into the best time of the year to be a surfer around here. We’re still bound to get some more southern pulses before summer finally ends, and by that time, hopefully, we’ll start seeing some early west swells and clean offshore breezes in the morning.

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

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

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

TEAGAN SANDVIG

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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t’s “go time” for the Western Surfing Association’s new season, and last week, the fun in the sun kicked off with the first event at San Onofre’s Trail 6.

Thanks to a steady run of southwest swell and some pristine conditions, the waves were pumping all weekend, and, of course, the groms were ripping.

This week, we’d like to shine some light on young Teagan Sandvig, who just finished in second place in her first-ever WSA event. Needless to say, she was stoked.

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Teagan Sandvig. Photo: Courtesy of the Sandvig Family

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Grom of the Week, you may have heard a little bit about her older brother, Tanner, who’s also becoming a competitive

animal in his own right. Both of them not only get the job done when they pull on the jersey, they’re always keeping the vibes right.

And with Hawaii’s Carissa Moore recently winning surfing’s first Olympic gold medal, Teagan and her friends have a remarkable role model.

“I like surfing with my dad … oh, yeah, I also like surfing with my friends. It’s fun,” an 11-year-old Carissa told me when I interviewed her for Surfer magazine way back in the day. “I like riding the waves; just riding them is real fun.”

At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about. DP Page 14

Water Temperature: 67-69 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8 Outlook: For Friday, the solid Southwest swell keeps surf in the head high to 3 feet overhead zone, (5-8’). Light west winds Friday morning, rise to a moderate sea breeze during the afternoon. The Southwest weakens over the weekend, with Saturday seeing shoulder high to a foot overhead waves, (4-6’), then Sunday’s surf dropping to waistshoulder high, (3-4’). For the weekend, light/variable winds in the early morning hours are followed by light+/moderate westerly onshores over the afternoons.

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