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works hard with all of the different county agencies, public safety agencies to actually help get these folks off the street and get them into permanent supportive or temporary housing as they’re moving into permanent supportive,” Muller continued.

Theodossin said she felt “humbled and also very proud” of the recognition.

“I am getting the recognition, but this is really a group effort,” Theodossin continued. “Dana Point’s city management has made homeless resources a priority—in particular, (Assistant City Manager) Kelly Reenders and (Public Works Director) Matt Sinacori, who go above and beyond to be of service to everyone in the community.”

Muller noted that the Community Outreach team successfully helped three homeless individuals get housing recently.

“Think about how committed you have to be,” Muller said. “You have folks that don’t trust anybody; they’re afraid, they don’t know what’s going to happen to them, so for Tamara to be able to do what she did and gain their trust, and get them into the housing, get them off the street, get them into a safer environment, that shows real commitment that you have.”

City Recognizes Homeless Outreach Worker as Employee of the Quarter

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Each day in the life of a community outreach worker can look a little different—something Tamara Theodossin enjoys.

Theodossin, the City of Dana Point’s community outreach worker, starts most mornings driving around the town with her partner, Rod Hawkins, a senior maintenance inspector with the County of Orange, looking for folks “who may have bunkered down in the city overnight, and offer resources.”

In an email to Dana Point Times, she said that she also checks in with homeless individuals on her caseload with whom she’s currently working, and she

Aegis Living Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

In celebrating its 25th anniversary, Aegis Living Dana Point took a moment to recognize its staff and community members with a fiesta in late September featuring piñatas, a mariachi band and a

attends weekly meetings with various organizations with which she collaborates.

“And, of course,” she added, “there is endless paperwork.”

Theodossin began her work with individuals in need several years ago through her work at Orange County Social Services. Working for Mercy House in Dana Point in 2019 led to her current position with the city.

Her work over the years to help get homeless individuals in Dana Point housed hasn’t gone unnoticed by the city, as this past month, the City Council recognized Theodossin as the Employee of the Quarter.

“For those of you who don’t know, Tamara is our homeless liaison here in the City of Dana Point,” Mayor Joe Muller said during the meeting.

“She works tirelessly with our homeless population; she knows them all by name, she knows where they’re from, even knows some of their families and

In a Facebook post, the city wrote that Theodossin has contacted 436 individuals with more than 2,848 interactions, resulting in 130 of those individuals being housed.

It has taken years to build trust with some of the people Theodossin has worked with, she said. However, one of the cases she’s most proud of was successfully housing a veteran who lived on the streets in Dana Point.

“He was very skeptical of me, so much so that he moved from his usual location as to try to avoid me,” Theodossin said in the email. “No such luck. Within a few weeks, we found him. He would barely talk to me, but Rod is a Navy veteran himself and was able to convince him to work with me.”

“It was a long process, very overwhelming for him,” Theodossin continued. “I just kept telling him we will take it one step at a time. Which we did, and he is now living in his own apartment in South County.”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

Citizens’ Climate Education 10:45 a.m.-noon. This nonpartisan climate action group holds monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month through Zoom video conferences. To receive a link to join, email larrykramerccl@gmail.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Dana Point Planning Commission 6 p.m. The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting. This meeting will also be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website. Dana Point Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at The Noble Path Foundation. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. Noble Path Foundation, 420 N El Camino Real, San Clemente.

taco vendor grilling in the courtyard. Companywide, all 35 communities held separate parties to celebrate the 25-year anniversary. Aegis Living President Sandra Preyale, the chief operating officer, and a couple of vice presidents visited the Dana Point location to recognize the senior staff members who have worked at the assisted living community.

“We took some time to appreciate what it is we get to do,” General Manager Eric Medor said. “We recognized all of

our staff members that have been here over five years, which is an incredible number; over half of our staff have been here over five years.”

At the fiesta, staff members competed in Aegis trivia and a raffle for a chance to win gift cards.

“We love our residents,” Medor said. “We’re treating them like they’re our own mothers, fathers and grandparents. We love it, but it can be a challenging job emotionally sometimes, because we’re

dealing with a very vulnerable population that we’re able to make an impact on.”

“To be able to celebrate and take that time to say, ‘Hey, let’s take a load off, we have this great bond amongst us, let’s just have fun,’ and then to see that support from the home office, too, is incredible,” Medor continued.

Care Manager Grace Zuniga has worked at Aegis Dana Point for 22 years.

(From left) Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller presents Tamara Theodossin with a commendation during the Sept. 20 City Council meeting, recognizing her as the Employee of the Quarter for her work helping to get home less individuals in Dana Point housed, along with her partner, Rod Hawkins. Photo: Courtesy of Robbin Gray/ City of Dana Point

Coffee Chat to Discuss Doheny Desalination Plant

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Dana Point Civic Association will host South Coast Water District General Manager Rick Shintaku at its next Friday morning Coffee Chat on Oct. 21.

During the chat at Coffee Importers at 8:30 a.m., Shintaku will provide an update on the Doheny Ocean Desalination project, which will be presented to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The potential desal plant has been proposed as a more reliable water supply. The plant could provide up to five million gallons of water per day using slant wells. Slant wells draw water in from beneath the ocean floor—a safer alternative to open ocean intake, which poses a threat to any marine life that becomes trapped or sucked into intake pipes.

All are welcome to attend, and coffee will be complimentary, courtesy of Coffee Importers, located at 34531 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

CCC staff has recommended a “yes” vote to approve a Coastal Development Permit for the project, which would allow SCWD to construct and operate the

seawater desalination plant at Doheny State Beach.

According to the Coastal Commission’s staff report, construction on the proposed desalination plant would require the closure of Doheny State Beach campgrounds for 18 to 24 months. However, SCWD would work with California State Parks to provide additional camping op-

portunities elsewhere during the closure.

California State Parks plans to conduct campground improvements and modifications at the campground during the plant’s construction so that the grounds are only closed once for both projects. The campground improvements will include electrical, water and sewer hookups to individual campsites, upgrades to

restrooms and more.

CCC staff is recommending that SCWD address potential impacts to marine resources and tribal resources through several special conditions.

To address potential marine life and water-quality impacts, one special condition would require that SCWD create or restore approximately 7.45 acres of estuarine and/or marine habitats near Doheny.

SCWD would also be required to develop a Spill Prevention and Response Plan for construction and operation, as well as Construction Best Management Practices to protect water quality.

Another special condition would require that SCWD demonstrate that the plant can reliably provide water during emergency events such as tsunamis, flooding and earthquakes, and it would require a Geotechnical and Seismic Hazards Plan, Disaster Response Plan and Flood Hazard Minimization plan.

SCWD would also be required to prepare a study and identify measures it can implement to reduce the effects of water rates on low-income ratepayers.

The commission’s meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Those interested can view the meeting online through the Coastal Commission’s website or attend in person at the Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina at 2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego.

Ocean Enabled Provides Sea Adventures for Special-Needs Kids

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

A new nonprofit with a mission to offer ocean freedom for special-needs kids has launched out of the Dana Point Harbor.

Founder Mark Jensen created Ocean Enabled after his friend’s daughter, Sophia, was born with cerebral palsy. The daugh ter’s aunt, Cindy Brooks, made it her mis sion to ensure that Sophia had the chance to experience everything she could.

“She changed her whole life around making sure Sophia had chances at everything,” Jensen said of Brooks. “She spent every weekend with her.”

When Sophia was an infant, Brooks called Jensen to ask if the family could take her out on his boat.

“She was trying to find things that she could do; she took her horseback riding, different stuff,” Jensen said. “So, we took her out on the boat, and she loved it. ... We took her maybe twice a month probably out on the boat.”

Out on the water, Sophia holds her

head up high, calling for Jensen to go faster and faster, Jensen said.

After Brooks died of cancer, Jensen founded Ocean Enabled in her honor in January 2021.

“The last thing I told Cindy was that I was going to keep doing this,” Jensen said.

To provide ocean adventures for more special-needs kids, Jensen asked Sophia’s

mom to contact some of the other kids who ride the school bus with her to see if they’d be interested in a harbor cruise.

Ocean Enabled provides a variety of ocean adventure experiences tailored to the child and family’s interests, from fishing to whale watching and cruising along the Dana Point Harbor.

“We take special-needs kids out on the ocean, or just in the harbor, depending on what they want to do, their family wants to do, so we do specialized little cruises for the kid, one family at a time,” Jensen said.

“Sometimes, they want to stay in the harbor if they get seasick,” Jensen continued. “But we’ll go fishing, we can run to Newport for lunch, we can go to Oceanside, whatever they want to do; it just depends on the child.”

Seeing kids experience marine life and the thrill of being out on the open ocean for the first time has brought Jensen joy.

“The thing is that the kids just go nuts when they see a pelican or anything,” Jensen said. “They just smile. So, that’s pretty much why I do it.”

Jensen said his hope is to make adven tures out on the open ocean accessible to all and is dedicated in memory of Brooks.

More information about the nonprofit and how to book an ocean adventure can be found at ocean-enabled.com.

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The special anniversary celebration was very special to Zuniga, she said.

“I went back in the years, seeing how many people I had helped, reminding me about all of those years,” Zuniga said. “All of these years that I’ve been here have pushed me to be better in life. Coming here, it’s like coming to my other house; it feels like home.”

The patients have acted like teachers, Zuniga said, reflecting on one patient who was a retired banker and taught her all that she needed to know to buy her first house.

“They became my teachers,” Zuniga said. “A lot of times, I sit with them, and they tell me about their life, and it changes how you see life.”

Adding to Zuniga’s sentiment, Medor noted that his experiences with patients sticks with him outside of work.

“One of the things that I love about working at Aegis is that it puts life into perspective, and it really highlights what’s truly important in life, and that’s your family, your friends, the relationships you have with people,” Medor said. “You bring that home with you.”

South Coast Water District is preparing to present its proposed Doheny Ocean Desalination project to the California Coastal Commission on Oct. 13. Photo: Courtesy of South Coast Water District

After Sophia was born with cerebral palsy, her aunt, Cindy Brooks, pictured here, made it her mission to ensure her niece had the opportunity to experience everything she could. Photo: Courtesy of Mason Robins

OCTA Authorizes Emergency Track Stabilization After Train Service

Suspension in South Orange County

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

Train stops in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente were devoid of people waiting to board on Monday, Oct. 3—a marked shift from the usual sight of travelers around the South Orange Coun ty stations.

That absence followed the decision by Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner late last week to halt train services between South Orange County and Oceanside until further notice because of movement on the track.

In a special meeting on Monday, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors issued an emergency need for railroad track stabilization in southern San Clemente, paving the way to begin a $12 million construction project.

“The Board vote clears the way for CEO Darrell E. Johnson and OCTA staff to take the quick and necessary actions needed to secure a contractor and move forward with work to stabilize the gradu ally sliding hillside next to the rail line, which would allow for safely restoring passenger service through the area,” an OCTA news release said.

The track work, which is still being finalized, will involve driving large metal anchors into about 700 feet of the slope adjacent to the railroad track to prevent it from pushing the track further toward the coast.

Ground anchors are typically effective in preventing soil movement by installing the steel cables diagonally into the bedrock beneath the slope, OCTA said. “A timeline for completing the work is still being determined, but clearing vegeta tion and staging for the emergency work is anticipated to begin this week, with installation of ground anchors beginning as soon as possible,” OCTA continued.

Caltrans also declared the situation a state transportation emergency, and the California Transportation Commission held a special meeting that resulted in the CTC allocating $6 million from the State Transportation Improvement Program for the track stabilization, according to OCTA.

“Our first priority, of course, is the safety and well-being of all rail passengers and crew members who travel through this area,” said Mark A. Murphy, OCTA chair person and mayor of Orange.“This quick

action by our board and the state will allow us to move forward with a more effective interim solution to prevent the tracks from moving and to safely restore rail service through this vital corridor.”

Metrolink’s service suspension between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and the Oceanside station began on Sept. 30 because of continued movement of the rail line in south San Clemente, just below the Cyprus Shore community, where strong waves routinely crash at the bottom of the bluff.

Metrolink spokesperson Scott Johnson said the agency will continue to “monitor the area and, if needed, will take additional steps to protect the rail infrastructure.”

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services are suspended between the Irvine station and the Oceanside station, with no stops in San Juan Capistrano or at the San Clemente Pier. Bus connections will be provided between Irvine and Oceanside.

The stabilization work will likely take 30 to 45 days to complete, at which time passenger rail service will be allowed to resume. Until the emergency work on the slope begins, additional riprap (rocks and boulders) is being placed with the goal of further securing the existing revetment.

“OCTA continues to work with state and federal officials to secure all necessary funding to pay for the emergency construction, estimated at $12 million overall,” the agency said.

The agency also continues to “review long-term options for protecting the rail line in this area and throughout the coastal region and will seek input from the public and all stakeholders as it continues to study the issue.”

“Over the past year, Metrolink has placed more than 20,000 tons of rock and boulders along this area to secure the right of way,” Johnson said.“We are working with our partners at OCTA and LOSSAN (the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor) on additional mitigations.”

The geological implications of the train service interruption and core impacts to local bluffs have not gone unnoticed by Surfrider Foundation, the San Clemente-based environmental advocacy nonprofit.

Stefanie Sekich-Quinn, senior manager for Surfrider’s Coast and Climate Initiative, said the situation makes it imperative to realize that people have “built way too close to the coast” over the past 100 years.

“Because of this, there is an increased

vulnerability along our coastlines and especially now, as we are seeing stronger south swells and incremental sea-level rise,” Sekich-Quinn said. “Secondly, and most important, is that bluff erosion is a natural occurrence that has been happening for centuries, continues today and is one reason why we have sandy beaches in these spots.”

Sandstone and earth crumble from the bluff and fall to the beach below, contributing to the sandy shore that “we know and love,” Sekich-Quinn said.

“Without this process, many beaches become much narrower and may even disappear over time. The fastest way to lose a beach is by building seawalls,” Sekich-Quinn said. “Not only do seawalls remove a natural source of sand, they also fix the back of the beach by preventing the natural migration of the shoreline.”

Further blufftop erosion can be prevented by ceasing all development on blufftops, Sekich-Quinn said.

“In hindsight, this should have been done decades ago,” Sekich-Quinn said. “Secondly, geologists and public officials have long warned of the high potential for bluff failures, especially where there is increased runoff from irrigation or other water accumulation. Finally, in places where feasible, vulnerable infrastructure should be removed out of harm’s way.”

Though beach replenishment might help slow down wave action, it should also be acknowledged that sand supply has been impacted by upland development, which blocks the natural flow of sand to the beaches, Sekich-Quinn said.

All Metrolink service will only operate as far south as the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station.

There are 10 Metrolink Orange County Line trains that operate through San Clemente each weekday, along with an additional four Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains, Johnson said.

“Those 14 Metrolink trains average just over 1,500 daily weekday boardings,” Johnson said.

There will be no alternative transportation provided by Metrolink.

“We truly appreciate the continued ridership of our customers, and we are doing everything we can to ensure safe and dependable passenger rail service,” Johnson said. DP

Large boulders, or riprap—used to help stabilize railways—get delivered by train on Sunday, Oct. 2, to San Clemente, where movement was detected, prompting Amtrak and Metrolink to indefinitely suspend service between Oceanside and the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station. Photo: Norb Garrett

Which Housing Market Resources to Trust

Question: Why are there so many conflicting articles about the housing market locally and nationally? We just want to buy a house.

Answer: The media is infamous for selling headlines. What better time of year to “spook” people than October?

As a student of the business for more than four decades and an avid reader, it is perplexing, to say the least. Don’t just read the headlines; read the entire column. Many times, it contradicts itself.

What’s happening nationally is also happening locally, with a few nuances. The housing market is hyper-local, even in Orange County.

For example, what’s happening in Yorba Linda could be different in Dana Point and coastal cities.

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As a homeowner or potential homeowner, focus your research on the facts of your geographic area. Some trends are nationally driven, like mortgage rates. Supply and demand of homes should be looked at by zip code.

REAL ESTATE GURU BY PHIL IMMEL

If you are very serious about research, you can subscribe to my favorite sites, which I believe are credible and factual: reportsonhousing.com and altosresearch.com.

Other sites often quoted by the media are CaseShiller Index, Redfin, Zillow and realtor.com. I believe these are highly inaccurate (e.g., Zillow Zestimate of home value) and confusing to the consumer.

Alternatively, an educated realtor in your market area can help decipher fact from fiction.

Q: With the stock market off more than 20% this year, isn’t it likely that home values will drop equivalently?

A: Although logically, it would seem that there is a direct correlation, it isn’t true. Some economists and consumers think home values will drop 20-30% this

year. Generally, the largest assets that consumers have are their home and stock portfolio.

Interesting that potential homebuyers have already lost more than 20% in their stock portfolios, yet their home value hasn’t dropped in coastal areas. Why? Supply and demand, Economics 101. Sellers do not have to sell.

According to reportsonhousing.com, 72% of homeowners have loans that are 4% or lower. Their motivation to buy with interest rates pushing toward 7% is unlikely.

Additionally, their property taxes may double or triple. The primary motivation for sellers coming to market would be divorce, death, or moving out of state for tax reasons.

A certain percentage of homeowners that do buy a more expensive home are likely to keep their existing home with a 3% mortgage and rent it out, as rental rates have escalated significantly. Thus, another reason inventory will be very tight over the next one to two years.

Post-pandemic inventory is 50% less

than it was prior to the pandemic.

In conclusion, prices should remain firm, and appreciation will decelerate from 20% a year to perhaps 5% to 10% a year over the foreseeable future, compared to the stock market that has already dropped 20% or more.

Buyers who believe home prices will drop dramatically may want to reconsider the factual data and the opinions of others.

Have a real estate question? Email Phil Immel at phil@realestateguru.com. Visit realestateguru.com. The Guru has more than four decades of experience listing and selling homes in South Orange County. As a licensed real estate broker, Phil majored in Real Estate at San Diego State University and is also an expert in mortgage, title, escrow, appraisal and negotiations. DP

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SCHS DRAMA PRESENTS ‘NEWSIES’

7 p.m. The San Clemente High School Drama department will put on a production of the Disney hit Newsies this weekend and the next. It tells the story of the newsboy strike of 1899 and is packed with high-energy song and dance. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city streets of New York City. But when the prices of “papes” are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but “open the gates and seize the day!” Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plumber, the newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? The score includes the show-stopping “Seize the Day,” power ballad “Santa Fe” and lovely new songs including Katherine’s “Watch What Happens.” The show runs Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 outdoors, under the stars.

SUNDAY | 09 ‘PLEIN AIR’ EXHIBIT CLOSING CEREMONY

1-4 p.m. The Dana Point Art Alliance and the Dana Point Sister Cities will host the closing ceremony for their Plein Air Art Show at Dana Bay Gallery, where work from artists painted during the Ocean Institute’s Maritime Festival have been on display. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP by emailing kayla.gallerydanabay@gmail.com. Dana Bay Gallery, 24682 Del Prado Ave, Suite 100, Dana Point. danapointsistercities.org. ashley@graniteamd.com.

Seize the day, grab a beach chair, and join SCHS Drama for an evening of entertainment. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. and guests should plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. Admission ranges from $15 to $20. SCHS Upper Campus, 189 Avenida La Cuesta. schsdrama.com.

‘LITTLE WOMEN’

7:30 p.m. For one final weekend, the Cabrillo Playhouse presents Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters live in Concord, Massachusetts with their mother while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Little Women reminds us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.” Admission is $33. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Classic rock band Rust & Dust will perform. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

SATURDAY | 08

GARDEN CLUB FALL PLANT SALE

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fall is the time for planting such things as vegetables and herbs, flowers and perennials, cacti and succulents, shrubs and houseplants, as well as natives, seeds and bulbs. In partnership with the city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department, the San Clemente Garden Club will host this free flea market with seasonal products, as well as offer horticultural advice. San Clemente Community Center, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente. sanclementegardenclulb.com.

FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry,

clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

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.

MARINE CARWASH

9-4 p.m. South Shores Church will host a car wash in the church’s parking lot to raise funds to support the Marines. All funds will support the Marine Ball. South Shores Church, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Dana Point. info@southshores.org. 949.496.9331.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Venture out to Mission San Juan Capistrano to remember your loved ones by placing their name on the altar or ofrenda. The altar will be on display through Oct. 30. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

‘BIKESTRAVAGANZA’

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bicycle enthusiasts are invited to bring out their bikes, along with a helmet and closed-toed shoes. There will also be a family barbecue, bike raffle, helmet fitting and giveaway, obstacle course and more. Great Opportunities and The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano are holding this event. JSerra Catholic High School, 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano. jeanneemwalker@gmail.com.

CRAFT MARKET

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come check out items from vendors, artists and authors. There will be food trucks, live music and a petting zoo. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY

7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up comedy show. Jim Taylor, James P. Connolly and Mike Hughes will perform. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY | 09

BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN

9-11 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach for a Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn. Special guest speaker

David McGuire, a marine biologist and shark advocate, will discuss efforts to save sharks and protect critical marine habitat. Pre-registration is encouraged. Participants will receive Ohana Beach Towels donated by Eddie Vedder, Ohana Festival and Live Nation. Lunch will be provided by Subway at 11 a.m. The event will also feature a surfboard raffle, with tickets priced at $5 for one or $20 for five. Baby Beach, 24300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com. standuptotrash@gmail.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ROOFTOP

1-5 p.m. Mike Hamilton will perform. Enjoy the entertainment, order some food and take in the bird’s-eye view of Downtown San Juan Capistrano. The Rooftop Kitchen + Bar, 31781 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.3358. rooftopoc.com.

MONDAY | 10

IMPROV MONDAYS WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY

4-5:30 p.m. Put on by the San Clemente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation.org/social-activities/. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.

OPEN JAM

7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 11

TRIVIA TUESDAY

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

selmaspizza.com.

WEDNESDAY | 12

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 at 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.

SAN JUAN SHOP CRAWL

5-8 p.m. A “She Means Business” San Juan Shop Crawl will be held in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month. Join in to support local small businesses including AR Workshop San Juan, Plant Depot, Wildfire Boutique, Floraison, Anytime Fitness and more. The check-in starting point will be assigned once all registrations are complete. After-party line dancing will be held at Paddy’s Station. Participants can register online through the AR Workshop website. San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads 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.

THURSDAY | 13

HEALTH & WELLNESS

AT THE SENIOR CENTER

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by MemorialCare Medical Group, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host a variety of demos, classes and presentations throughout the day, as well as

have flu shots available until 1 p.m. (or when the vaccine runs out). The Orange County Fire Authority will lead a fall prevention presentation at 10:30 a.m.; there will also be a Chair Yoga demo throughout the day, as well as a Parkinson’s class at 10:45. An all-beef hot dog stand will be provided. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

JAZZ WITH LIA BOOTH

7-9 p.m. Watch the rising jazz lioness, Lia Booth, take over the stage with her unique vocal approach to classical jazz at The Casino San Clemente. Enjoy dinner with the show. Tickets are $35 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. thecasinosanclemente.com.

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BODY MIND SPIRIT

COFFEE SHOP

Autumn in South Orange County means an array of fun events throughout the month of October—some spooky, some educational, but all family-friendly.

SAN CLEMENTE

The Friends of San Clemente Foundation will lead off the list of fall festivities starting next weekend with its Carnival Colossal and Food Truck Festival from Oct. 13-16. The event features live entertainment, rides and a strong man and strong woman competition.

The festival will take place at Vista Hermosa Sports Park from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, and from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Oct. 14. The carnival will open at noon on both Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, and will close at midnight and 10 p.m., respectively.

The following weekend, on Oct. 22, the City of San Clemente will host its “Pumpkin Splash,” where attendees of all ages can enjoy Halloween-themed activities in and out of the pool at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. Participants will also receive a pumpkin to decorate while supplies last.

Kids can also start their trick-or-treat ing early along Avenida Del Mar later that same day for the San Clemente Downtown Business Association’s Treat Street. Participating businesses displaying a purple balloon out front will pass out candy to costumed children from 4-7 p.m.

A few days later, on Oct. 24, the city will also host a Red Ribbon Parade and National Night Out celebrating healthy choices. The Red Ribbon Parade will begin at 4 p.m. Avenida Del Mar will be closed from South El Camino Real to North Calle Seville until 7 p.m.

Getting the Halloween weekend festivities started off right, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will launch its Casa Creepy Haunted House, which will run from Oct. 27-29. Those brave enough to step into the historic Casa will walk through 2.5 acres of the “most haunted mansion on the block.”

Cities Celebrate Fall, Halloween with Special Events

BY BREEANA GREENBERG, DANA POINT TIMES

And from 2-7 p.m., Dana Point Police Services will offer candy for kids during the Trunk or Treat portion of the night. Police Services will have displays for families to visit, with opportunities to meet the Bloodhounds, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit and Mounted Patrol.

A kids’ costume parade is also scheduled for 6 p.m. with prizes. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase from food trucks.

During Halloween weekend, on Oct. 29, the Dana Point Recreation Division staff, dressed in costumes, will distribute treats to children up to 12 years old on the Spooky Treat Trolley. The Halloween-themed trolley will make stops at Pines Park from 3:30-4 p.m.; Sunset Park from 4:30-5 p.m.; Dana Woods Park from 5:30-6 p.m.; and Sea Canyon Park from 6:30-7 p.m.

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“Werewolves, vampires and ghosts are waiting behind every corner of our historic home, and you can bet on plenty of creepy-crawlies in the gardens,” the Casa warns, noting that the Haunted House “is suitable for most families with children ages 8 and up.”

Admission is $15 for those 13 and up, and $10 for those 12 and under. More information about the Haunted House and buying tickets can be found at casaromantica.org/casacreepy.

And just before everyone enjoys their haul of candy treats, the city has planned its inaugural Monster Dash 5K and Creepy Crawl for kids on Oct. 29. The event, starting at the Community Center on Avenida Del Mar from 7-11 a.m., will feature a costume contest and fun run, as well as treats for all ages.

DANA POINT

In Dana Point, the city has already launched its “Spooktacular” Porch Deco rating and The Great Pumpkin contests, where residents and children can get in the Halloween fun for a chance to win prizes.

Through Oct. 24, Dana Point residents can dress up their porches or yards with Halloween-themed décor and enter photos of their completed design to possibly win $300 in gift cards to local Dana Point businesses.

And Dana Point children up to 12 years of age can also decorate pumpkins to try to win a special Halloween gift basket. Those looking to participate in either contest should submit photos to recreation@danapoint.org.

“While the days may be getting shorter, the fun of Halloween is just around the corner,” Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller said. “Staff has planned a full slate of activities, providing both sweets and scares, and the opportunity to show off your creativity with decorations celebrating the season.”

On Oct. 22, the City of Dana Point’s Rec reation Division will partner with Dana Point Police Services to host a Halloween Spooktacular and Trunk or Treat. The Dana Point Community Center will be decked out with an elaborate Halloween maze, games, crafts, entertainment and treats for children from 2-8 p.m.

As for the day of Halloween, Oct. 31, those taking a stroll around the harbor will likely spot a group of “witches” and “warlocks” paddleboarding. Participating paddleboarders looking to celebrate the holiday are scheduled to meet at Baby Beach at 9 a.m.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

In San Juan Capistrano, the Mission will display its Día de Los Muertos Altar through Oct. 30. The 18th century historic Sala will be the home of the Día de Los Muertos display, a spot to honor loved ones by placing their names on the altar or ofrenda.

And over the Halloween weekend, Oct. 28-29, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will also host guided walks down the historic Los Rios Street. The annual Halloween tradition is open for all ages. Attendees will hear from “ghostly visitors” and spooky, family-friendly stories.

Adult admission is $24.50, and the cost for children is $12.50. Tickets can be purchased at sjcghosttour.com.

Those interested in attending the various events in the three South Orange County cities can visit danapoint.org, san-clemente.org, or sanjuancapistrano.org for more information. DP

DANA POINT TIMES

Meet Archer, a playful 5-month-old kitty who is awaiting his forever home. Archer is a rough-and-tumble dude who loves playing with his litter mates, and he will make a great family kitty. He will make a great feline friend to any other cats you may already have at home, or he would love to go home with one of his shelter buddies.

Stop by the shelter to meet Archer, and all of its kitties. And before Oct. 16, take advantage of the shelter’s cat adoption special in which adoptions are just $25.

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

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

Photo: Courtesy of Scott Webb/Pexels

EDDIE VEDDER AND CO. BRING ROCK BACK TO DANA POINT WITH OHANA FESTIVAL

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, DANA POINT TIMES

Dozens of musical artists and bands, including legends such as Stevie Nicks, Jack White and Eddie Vedder, rocked and rolled their way through Dana Point this past weekend for the annual Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach.

Nicks, the Fleetwood Mac singer, closed out the first night of the jam-packed festival on Friday, Sept. 30, following performances by The Revivalists, Brittany Howard, Khruangbin and many more.

White, of the White Stripes, gave a particularly face-melting perfor-

mance on Saturday night, Oct. 1, before Vedder—the Pearl Jam frontman and festival founder— capped off the day’s events that also included Billy Strings and Manchester Orchestra.

While taking the stage on Sunday, Oct. 2, the singer Pink put the exclamation point on the festival that also featured groups including Broken Social Scene and St. Vincent, as well as art exhibits and panels with marine conservationists, researchers and professional surfers.

Photos: Breeana Greenberg and Shawn Raymundo

Young Entrepreneur Drives Forward into Success

BY JAMIE JOHNSON, DANA POINT TIMES

Quentin Hill, a Dana Point resident, discovered his skill for business at 15 years old. Now, at 21, his ongoing accomplishments are only the beginning.

Hill and his family moved from Charlotte, North Carolina to Dana Point in 2015, where he then attended Dana Hills High School. Hill played for the DHHS golf team, attracting interest from the San Diego State University head golf coach, who recruited him to join the Aztecs’ Division I golf team.

Upon attending SDSU, Hill’s success would only continue to grow.

It was during his freshman year at DHHS that Hill created his first business, Convenient Clubs. Now, about seven years later, Convenient Clubs sells products to consumers throughout the U.S. and 48 countries worldwide.

The concept began when Hill started a job at a local golf apparel store in Laguna Niguel selling, cleaning and appraising golf clubs. He was quick to realize that he could do similar, efficient work in a shorter time, gaining a larger profit.

He purchased used golf clubs from garage sales, neighbors and online sites, which he then refurbished himself to sell to his high school teammates and third-party sites such as Amazon and eBay. His consumer base grew so quickly, he curated a website and started advertising.

“I was always super passionate about sports, then through high school, I balanced sports and business equally,” said Hill. “Then when I got to college, I was kind of at a point where, ‘OK, the harder I work at business, the more the businesses progress.’ ”

Going on to attend SDSU, Hill participated in and caddied for golf tournaments in Carlsbad. At one tournament, Hill encountered Burt Lamar, the thenCEO of Iliac Golf, a highly renowned golf apparel company that designs one-of-akind artisan work.

Hill expressed enthusiasm for Lamar’s company and eventually reached out to Lamar for a possible business inquiry. In exchange for Iliac products, Hill would model its apparel.

In the early months of 2022, Hill became responsible for the financial aspects of the company and grew to own 51% of the shares—making him the majority owner and CEO of Iliac Golf. He also runs the day-to-day operations, finances and other internal procedures.

Some of the other shares are owned by Hill’s father, William Hill, and Hill’s finance professor from SDSU, who stayed two hours after every class going over

the numbers for Hill’s own businesses. Iliac products are sold in stores domestically and internationally.

“I was drawn to the point where if you work hard, it seems to be that good things happen,” Hill said. “I’ve definitely been lucky, my family is very supportive, and different people that I have met have been willing to help or want to be a part of the business in some way.”

Hill not only does business inquiries but charitable ones, as well.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Hill’s sister, Jaden Hill, came to him with a desire to help the homeless and contribute to the reduction of plastic bottles. Why not put them together?

They combined their creativity and developed a local charity: “Jesus in a Bottle.” This nonprofit foundation delivers reusable water bottles, protein bars, toothbrushes, toothpastes and masks to those in need.

Hill started by contacting local vendors, such as his dentist’s office, to see if it would be interested in a partnership. His previous neighbor in North Carolina, the founder of ONE protein bars, became a main partner, as well as Hill’s other company, Hidden Gems Sportswear.

Hidden Gems is a vintage sports jersey

and apparel digital store, established in 2019. Hill developed the concept when he caddied for a friend, Hailey Borja, in a Carlsbad golf tournament.

As a thank you, Borja’s family took him to pick out a jersey from their sports company, Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia. Seeing that there was an immense amount of extra inventory in the warehouse because of import and export issues, Hill decided to purchase the extra items. Hill is now contacted when overstock becomes available and sells the purchased items through Hidden Gems.

“It started out with us buying just a few boxes, and then we ended up owning five storage units in San Juan Capistrano,” Hill said. “We just got lucky with timing; they were having this issue, and we could help them with that, and our customers were stoked to get a great product at a great price.”

T-shirts, hats and other inventory that Hidden Gems doesn’t sell within the first 30 days of advertisement are donated to Jesus in a Bottle.

“With the charity, it’s instantly rewarding,” Hill said. “Giving out Brooklyn Nets hats, and one guy tearing up because he’s from Brooklyn—it’s cool to meet somebody like that and hear their story … the people are definitely the most rewarding piece of it.”

Jesus in a Bottle has held donation drives, shoe drives and other outreach events across various university campuses. This charity has grown throughout multiple states, and Hill’s hope is to develop distribution centers in those states to bring more awareness and assistance.

“It’s been neat just to kind of connect with all these different people, and everybody has a passion, everybody has talent,” Hill said.

Hill’s hope for the future of his companies and charity would be to grow them simultaneously. He would like to continue to scale off the businesses, develop more departments within and start to sponsor world-renowned golfers, all while sticking to the original business mold: community.

“If you’re going to spend 8-5, the majority of your time that you’re awake and 100,000 hours of your life, I would say it’s so important to do something that you truly love doing, and I got lucky to find that early,” Hill said. DP

Since starting his own business at 15 years old, Dana Point resident Quentin Hill has covered his bases when it comes to a business career in the sports industry. Photos: Jamie Johnson

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hear ing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following:

Coastal Development Permit CDP22-0006 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0047(M) at 8 Breakers Isle: The project proposes a 364 square foot addition and remodel to the existing 3,820 square foot single-family residence located in the Niguel Shores Community. The project also includes site improvements including but not lim ited to a spa, retaining walls, guard rails, fire table, new stairs to be located down the slope, and an ex tension to the deck areas over the slope in the rear yard. The property is located within the Residential Single Family 4 (RSF 4) zoning district, Planned Residential Development 3 (PRD), and Coastal Overlay District, and appeals jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.

Project Number: CDP22-0006 and SDP220047(M)

Project Location: 8 Breakers Isle (APN: 672071-36)

Applicant: David Bailey

Owner: Roland Sansone

Environmental: Categorically Exempt (Class 1 - Section 15301 (a) (e) –Existing Facilities)

Hearing Date: October 24, 2022

Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m. (or as soon there after as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629

All persons either favoring or opposing this pro posal are invited to present their views on the above referenced project to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in writ ten correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. This project may also be appealed to the California Coastal Com mission in accordance with Dana Point Municipal Code Section 9.69.090. The process includes but is not limited to contacting the Coastal Commission for the appropriate forms and instructions to file an appeal.

For further information, please contact John Ciam pa, Senior Planner at the City of Dana Point, Com munity Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hear ing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Site Development Permit SDP22-0039 located at 34501 Calle Monte: A request to construct a 779 square foot, attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor of an existing one-sto ry, non-conforming single-family dwelling. Pur suant to Section 9.07.210(f)(D) of the Dana Point Zoning Code (DPZC), no attached or detached ADU shall be constructed on any lot which has an

existing development constructed upon it, which is nonconforming with respect to the City’s current use or development standards without obtaining a Site Development Permit.

Project Number: Site Development Permit SDP22-0039

Project Location: 34501 Calle Monte (APN: 123-422-13)

Applicant: Rob Williams/ Studio 6 Ar chitects

Owner: Allison Betts

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities) since the project consists of additions to an existing SFD.

Hearing Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereaf ter as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

All persons either favoring or opposing the sub ject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in writ ten correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing.

For further information, please contact Danny Giometti at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3569.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES TATE OF:

John Theodore Marman aka John Theodore Sebas tian Marman

Case Number: 30-2022-01280492-PR-LA-CJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be in terested in the will and or estate, or both, of John Theodore Marman aka John Theodore Sebastian Marman

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Donna Fisher Marman in the Superior Court of Califor nia, County of Orange

The Petition for Probate requests that Donna Fisher Marman be appointed as personal repre sentative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without ob taining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal represen tative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this

court as follows:

a. Date: 11/09/2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: C08

b. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform.

This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of Califor nia - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty con necting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Romelia “DeDe” Soto, Esq. & Jessica Munoz, Esq., SOTO LAW GROUP, APC 1101 DOVE STREET, SUITE 200, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 PH:(949)945-0059

Published in: Dana Point Times, Oct 7, 14, 21, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22FL000868

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Yin Zhang and Xiang Xu on behalf of Beilin Xu and Beiyi Xu, minors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name

Beilin Xu

Beiyi Xu

Proposed Name

Benjamin Xu

Joanna Xu

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interest ed in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no writ ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant

the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: 11/16/2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept.: L74

b. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Dr S., Orange, CA 92868.

Other: Remote. The court is providing the con venience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s web site at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for hearings and for remote hearing instructions.

If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub lished at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe tition in the following newspaper of general circu lation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

Date: September 26, 2022, Judge Julie A. Palafox, Judge of the Superior Court

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226643910

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALTER MENTAL HEALTH - IRVINE 4 SUMMIT IRVINE, CA 92603

Full Name of Registrant(s): CAMBRIDGE MENTAL HEALTH MANAGE MENT, LLC 34232 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE D DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liabil ity Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a CAMBRIDGE MENTAL HEALTH MANAGE MENT, LLC /s/ANDREW POLSKY/ANDREW POLSKY, MANAGING MEMBER/MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/09/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226643909

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALTER ADDICTION TREATMENT – DANA POINT

33861 GRANADA DRIVE DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s):

CALIFORNIA REHAB CAMPUS, LLC

34232 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE D DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liabil ity Company.

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

CALIFORNIA REHAB CAMPUS, LLC /s/AN DREW POLSKY/ANDREW POLSKY, MANAG ING MEMBER/MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/09/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226643250

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

33142 MESA VISTA DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s):

TRAVIS SCOTT WEBER

33142 MESA VISTA DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

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/TRAVIS WEBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/01/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times

September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226644488

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

30210 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD, SUITE A SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

Full Name of Registrant(s): COASTAL KIDS, A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION

24422 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

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

COASTAL KIDS, A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION/s/STEVEN ABELOWITZ/STE VEN ABELOWITZ, MD PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/16/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times

September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGE MCCANNE

Case Number: 30-2022-01279313-PR-LA-CJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be inter ested in the will and or estate, or both, of GEORGE MCCANNE

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARTA BARDALES MCCANNE in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARTA BAR DALES MCCANNE be appointed as personal rep resentative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without ob taining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal represen tative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not

grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

a. Date: November 2, 2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: C08

b. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform.

This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of Califor nia - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty con necting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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Dana Hills football bounces back, dominates Beckman

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

quarter, and then Vernon hooked up with Noah Kucera on a 20-yard swing pass for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter.

Vernon completed 11 of 15 passes for three touchdowns. Kucera, a transfer from San Juan Hills playing in his first game of eligibility, caught four passes for 71 yards.

Kucera was also part of a big defensive effort for Dana Hills with an interception. Guarascio and Bolter also contributed on defense, each with a fumble recovery. Ethan Brougham led the way with 16 total tackles, including a teamhigh 10 solo tackles.

T

he Dana Hills football team dominated from start to finish in a nonleague win over Beckman, 35-7, on Friday, Sept. 30 at Dana Hills High School.

It was a return to form for the Dolphins offense, as Dana Hills (4-2) bounced back from a loss in which it did not score an offensive touchdown.

Senior quarterback Connor Vernon and running back Christian Guarascio paced the Dana Hills offense, and the pair got things started with a 16-yard touchdown pass on the game’s opening

Pushed Under

Dana Hills boys water polo downed by second-half San Clemente surge

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

t was the biggest game in recent history of the long-standing San Clemente-Dana Hills water polo rivalry on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Dana Hills High School.

As usual, the two teams were favored to be at the top of the South Coast League. The teams were also fighting for CIF-SS placement, as the Tritons came into the match No. 1 in Division 2 and the Dolphins No. 4 in Division 2. Additionally, the last time the two teams met last season, Dana Hills snapped a ninegame San Clemente winning streak in the rivalry to share the league title.

Tuesday’s match was big, and it lived up to the billing.

After a defensively sound but offen-

Dana Hills running back Christian Guarascio returned to form as the county’s leading rusher with 151 yards rushing, two rushing touchdowns and a touchdown catch. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone 57

drive. Guarascio, the county’s rushing leader, scored the next two touchdowns on the ground, as Dana Hills built a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Guarascio got back on track with 18

carries for 121 yards.

The Dolphins surged again near the end of the third quarter. Vernon completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Blaize Bolter in the final minute of the

Dana Hills has one more nonconference date on the schedule and one last game against the other half of the Pacific Coast Conference, as the Dolphins host Portola (1-5) on Friday, Oct. 7. Dana Hills has gone 9-0 against the other division of the conference since joining two seasons ago. Dana Hills shared the Pacific Hills League with Portola in each of the past two seasons, and the teams split the meetings with two road wins—a Bulldogs win in overtime, 29-26, at Dana Hills in the delayed 2020 season and a Dolphins win, 35-28, at Portola in 2021.

Dana Hills opens Pacific Coast League play in two weeks at Irvine on Oct. 14. DP

to-back goals with a top-right-corner snipe and another penalty-shot goal to tie the game, 3-3. Dana Hills scored on a ricochet goal from Vander Veen with 47 seconds left in the quarter, but Viter scored on a cross-cage pass 15 seconds later to remain tied going into the fourth quarter.

San Clemente dominated the fourth with two goals by Viter and a goal each from senior Ray Hickman and Rusty Demoss. Dana Hills got a goal from junior Josh Pasion to cut the deficit to 6-5, but San Clemente nabbed the final two goals to pull away.

sively frustrating first half, San Clemente found its groove with five goals from senior Cross Viter in the second half, and the Tritons surged back to defeat Dana Hills, 8-5, and gain a big edge in the South Coast League.

Dana Hills looked in control throughout the first half with strong denials of San Clemente in the middle and two first-quarter goals from seniors Jack Hayes and Jonah Vander Veen. However, the Dolphins couldn’t capitalize on their

solid defense for a bigger lead.

“I thought we did such a good job of creating opportunities,” Dana Hills coach Kenny Yamamoto said, “and then bar out, hitting the goalie in the chest, blocked by the goalie. We had ample opportunities, even in the second half. We seemed to find the goalie more than we did the back of the cage.”

Dana Hills led, 3-1, midway through the third quarter with another goal by Vander Veen, but Viter scored back-

The Tritons and Dolphins lock up again at San Clemente on Oct. 20, but in a tougher than usual South Coast League, the circumstances could be much different for that second round. San Clemente is 2-0 in league play with a win over San Juan Hills, but Dana Hills is now 1-2 with a win over El Toro and a loss to Capistrano Valley, which is ranked No. 4 in Division 3.

“We’re in a must-win situation right now, with losing to Capo,” Yamamoto said. “We’ve got to be top three in league. It won’t matter what we’re ranked in CIF if we don’t come out top three. We’ve got to do some work.”

The week of that San Clemente game will be make-or-break for the Dolphins, with Dana Hills going to Capistrano Valley on that Tuesday, Oct. 18, before going to San Clemente on Thursday, Oct. 20. DP

Dana Hills boys water polo came out strong defensively, but San Clemente bested the Dolphins in the second half. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

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Surfing’s Photographic Giant

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

shooting. The North Shore was a com pletely different world back then, very quiet, very off the beaten path. I was go ing to be there for four months,” he said.

The timing couldn’t have been better for Brewer. In December, the historic “Swell of ’69” hit the North Shore. Waimea Bay was so big, the waves closed out the entire bay and more than 60 homes were destroyed.

“It was dark when the swell really hit, and we could hear the emergency sirens and public address warnings,” he contin ued.“We were evacuated to the field where Sunset Elementary School is today.”

I’

m a sucker for a story. Art Brewer has a lot of them. The first time I met the iconoclastic surf photographer was on a trip to Fiji for Surfer magazine in 2003.

Andy and Bruce Irons, Mick Fanning, Ian Walsh, Jamie O’Brien and a whole cast of characters were onboard to try and find some undocumented lineups in the southern Lau Group. Brewer was there to capture the action.

Brewer’s reputation as a gruff, old grizzly bear preceded him. Guys in the Surfer photo department proudly wore shirts that read, “Art Brewer hates me.” Somehow, we hit it off.

At present, Brewer’s having a bit of a rough go of things with some health issues, and this week I wanted to take a minute to let him know just how much love there is out there for him.

Over the weekend, my daughter and I were at the Ohana Fest at Doheny and looking at a collection of photos from former Surfing magazine photographer Steve Sherman. I introduced him to my daughter and explained that she’s taking photography at San Clemente High from

Brewer’s daughter, Alana Mack.

“I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today if it wasn’t for Art,” Steve told my daughter. “He’s a legend of the highest order.”

I’d venture to say almost every other surf photographer on the planet today would share a similar sentiment. For all intents and purposes, Brewer is the man.

Growing up in Laguna Beach, Brewer took his first surf photos in the winter of 1967, when a friend of his asked him to watch his equipment.

“He wanted to go out and surf. He told me I could shoot a few photos if I wanted to,” Art recalled in an interview we did together a few years back. “I shot a roll and a half of film.”

That roll and a half of film would change the course of surfing as we know it. In 1967, Surfer magazine was a fledg

CAPISTRANO VALLEY TOYOTA

GROM OF THE WEEK

RUBY STRINGFELLOW

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

While Eddie Vedder and everyone at Ohana Fest was at Doheny rocking in the free world, over the bluff at Salt Creek, the second event of the NSSA Southwest Open confer ence was being contested.

With a slew of local talent giving it their all, it was a great weekend of competition.

Topping the podium in the Girls Open Mini Grom division was Ladera Ranch’s Ruby Stringfellow. In her first win of the NSSA season, Stringfellow earned some big scores from the judges—a 9.00 and 7.33.

Ruby Stringfellow. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

“We are blown away by the skill level of these girl groms. Truly amazing. Style, ap proach and turns well beyond their 11 years of age and younger! They push each other to be better and it shows at every event,” said

ling publication run by surfer/artist John Severson out of Dana Point. Brewer decid ed to submit a few images to the “reader’s photos” section. One was published.

One photo led to two, which then led to advertising work with local companies including Hobie.

“I was getting more of my photos run, and one day Surfer called me and asked if I wanted to be a staff photographer,” Brewer said. “It paid $500 a month, and I thought I’d made the big time. I went out and bought a new car.”

Working under Senior Photographer Ron Stoner, Brewer’s photography quickly evolved. In ’69, Stoner stepped aside from the magazine and Brewer took the helm. He was sent directly to the North Shore of Oahu for his first-ever field assignment.

“There were only a couple other people

The Swell of ’69 was just the beginning of a 40-year adventure that took Brewer to some of the most remote corners in the world with some of the best surfers in the world. He served as Surfer’s photo editor until ’81, then set out to explore the limits of his photography.

Brewer has spent extensive time traveling, logging serious time in Africa, In donesia, the South Pacific and pretty much everywhere in between. He also branched out of surfing, working with a Hall of Fame list of athletes, including Michael Phelps, Derek Jeter and Dwyane Wade.

“It’s been a hell of a run,” he said. “I can’t complain. I’ve had a lot of fun.”

Today, Brewer lives in Dana Point. He has grandkids, a yellow lab and a pair of fins that keep him in the water. He teaches a photography class at Orange Coast College and works with the New York School of Visual Arts teaching a surf photography program.

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.

SURF FORECAST

the NSSA’s Janice Aragon.

“Their confidence has shined at all of the changing ocean conditions Mother Nature has thrown at them at both Ventura and the (Salt) Creek,” Aragon continued. “This time, it was Ruby shredding her way to her first win of the season.”

Originally from the garden isle of Maui, Stringfellow moved to the area with her family a couple of years ago and has been making her presence felt in the lineup ever since. She’s a big fan of John John Florence and Carissa Moore.

No doubt, bigger NSSA wins likely won’t be too far off for Stringfellow. DP

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

Water Temperature:

Water Visibility and Conditions:

Outlook: The swell combination continues to slowly fade on Friday for 2-4’ surf. A new mix of southerly swells fills in over the weekend for continued fun surf in the 3-4’ range, while local standout spots see sets in the 5’+ range. The pattern of light and variable morning winds, followed by light+ afternoon onshores continues Friday through the weekend.

(From left) surf photographer Art Brewer enjoys a sunny afternoon with longtime friend and occasional adventure buddy Herbie Fletcher. Photo: Courtesy of JP Van Swae

Few have left an impression and impact on the sport and culture of surfing quite like Art Brewer

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