October 8, 2021

OCTOBER 8-14, 2021 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 41

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Metrolink Resumes Services in South OC EYE ON DP/PAGE 6

Oil and Water Massive Oil Spill Pollutes, Closes County Beaches E Y E O N D P / PAG E 4

Technical booms placed in Dana Point Harbor were set to protect the inner harbor from any oil intrusion from the outer breakwater. Photo: Lillian Boyd

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Editor’s Pick: Doheny Wood

Boaters Sue Harbor Partners, County

Newsom Issues Vaccine Mandate for Students

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TOP NEWS DANA POINT SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Legal Battle Begins Between Boaters and Harbor Partners

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Dana Point Harbor Partners and the County of Orange on behalf of boaters, after an increase in slip fees was announced in June—a lawsuit that allegedly was never served to any of the named defendants.

The complaint, which was filed on behalf of former and current slip renters who had slips as of June 21, seeks a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Harbor Partners from imposing the original increases. It also alleges that the increases are a violation of the lease agreement the Harbor Partners have with the County of Orange, the Dana Point Tidelands Grant, and state law.

Dana Point Harbor was established under the Dana Point Tidelands Act of 1961. What the county is able to do with its waterfront is determined by the California Coastal Commission and laid out through a Local Coastal Plan (LCP).

On June 21, tenants of the Dana Point Harbor Marina received notice that there would be slip rate increases—news that many boaters had anticipated but still dreaded.

When Dana Point Harbor Partners took over as lessees for the county-owned land in October 2018, it was understood that changes would come to both the marina and landside. The push for a revitalization had begun decades ago and an agreement finally came to fruition: The Partners would invest $330 million into the harbor.

On Oct. 1, boaters with 55- and 60-foot vessels saw the biggest price increase of 96% (or a little more than $1,000 above their current fees). For slip sizes less than 30 feet, tenants have seen an increase of about 26%. For the 25-foot vessel, there is to be about an additional $90.

“This shocked everybody in the harbor,” Anne Eubanks previously said to Dana Point Times. “I don’t think the average boater here thought there would be slip increases until construction began and you were in your new slip.”

Eubanks, DPBA President, acknowledges that conversations were held with the Harbor Partners prior to the increase notice, but there was an expectation that additional information would be provided “well in advance.”

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“Dana Point Boaters Association (DPBA), and most boaters in Dana Point, strongly disagree with the very large slip rate increase announced effective October 1, 2021, the rationale used to justify the increase, and the methodology cited for the increase,” Eubanks wrote in a letter to Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.

Bartlett, whose district represents Dana Point, played a prominent role in finalizing the lease agreement with the Harbor Partners in 2018.

In a letter dated Sept. 21, Bartlett states that while the county is cognizant that Eubanks may not support the slip increases, the fee hike is consistent with the terms of the Tidelands Grant. “(The slip rate increases) are necessary to support the forthcoming revitalization of Dana Point Harbor…” Bartlett wrote.

She added, “Please know that County staff have worked closely with DPHP throughout this process and verified that the proposed rate increase is within the market rates, not only in Orange County, but also for Southern California.”

Bartlett’s letter goes on to state that county staff and counsel have reviewed both the lease with DPHP and the Tidelands Grant and confirmed there is no conflict.

In addition to the lawsuit, boaters have organized three demonstrations, fundraised and spoken at meetings since learning about the increases. Most recently, about a dozen demonstrators gathered near the Ocean Institute on Sept. 29 in light of Dana Point’s State of the City 2021 event—where Bryon Ward, one of the Dana Point Harbor Partners, was a panelist.

Attorneys representing the defendants—the Harbor Partners—filed a responding memorandum on Wednesday, Oct. 6, stating that the plaintiffs never actually served the summons or complaint to the defendants, nor had they demonstrated the harm plaintiffs would experience as a result of the increased fees.

A plaintiff pursuing a TRO in civil cases is tasked with detailing either how they will prevail or how they will be irreparably harmed without injunctive relief. The memo also argues that the plaintiffs did not meet the burden of proof pertaining to the TRO. The lawsuit seeks restitution for all “benefits” the Harbor Partners received from boaters by their “excessive increases in proposed slip rental, and damages for the costs imposed on Boaters who have left the Marina because of the proposed

Slip rate increases at Dana Point Harbor were announced on June 21 and went into effect on October 1. Photo: File

increase.”

For the larger boat slip categories, both Joe Ueberroth and Ralph Grippo of Dana Point Harbor Partners have previously acknowledged the “tremendous increase.”

“But it also needs to be acknowledged that most of our vessels are receiving free utilities ranging from a couple hundred dollars a month to over $1,000 a month for some of the large multimillion-dollar yachts,” the notice to boaters stated.

Ueberroth, a marina developer, founded Bellwether Financial Group, which now guides the marina operations, including the boat slips, boater facilities, dry boat storage, day-boat parking and launch ramp areas. Grippo is a principal with Bellwether, which makes up a component of the Dana Point Harbor Partners and the public-private partnership held with the County of Orange.

The lawsuit argues that the new slip fees are not reasonable, nor do they represent market-rate pricing. Leadership with two boater groups, the Dana Point Boaters Association (DPBA), as well as Save Our Slips (SOS), asserts that the methodology is not compliant with the Dana Point Tidelands Trust. Both the DPBA and SOS have funded legal representation for the lawsuit, retaining Dennis Winters with Winters Law Firm.

Dennis Winters’ spouse, Victoria Winters, sits on the DPBA Board of Directors.

“Our contention is that the Harbor Partners used a formula of their own to determine market rates,” said Wayne Addison, of SOS. According to marina management, approximately 90% of the tenants come from Orange County, with the majority of the rest coming from Riverside County.

“We provided the County with a rate comparison that included marinas from San Diego through Los Angeles (the Page 3

Southern California market to which opponents of the slip increase have referred),” Grippo said.

The defendants’ memorandum states that of the 2,409 boaters in the harbor, seven have indicated they would terminate their lease agreement. It also counterargues that the Tidelands Grant contains no language regarding fees and methodology.

More than 2,000 people currently sit on the waiting list for a slip. Grippo previously told Dana Point Times that the list has grown since the announced fee increase.

“It is hard to imagine that the marina would continue to be 100% full with growing wait lists if the rates were unreasonable. … Some of our wait lists have Orange County residents who have been waiting over 20 years,” said Grippo.

The Harbor Partners’ attorneys argue that if the TRO is not granted, the plaintiffs will not be irreparably harmed—and, contrarily, if it is granted, the Harbor’s revitalization project will be adversely impacted and “could bring the entire project to a halt.” “(The Plaintiffs’) request for a TRO/ preliminary injunction is procedurally improper, unwarranted and unsupported by the facts and evidence, and therefore, DPHP requests that it be denied,” the memorandum states.

While the plaintiffs hope to halt the increases as a result of the TRO, DPBA and SOS leadership still encourage the boater community to pay their fee increases. Through newsletters, slip holders have been asked to write “payment in protest” on their check memo.

According to the defendants’ attorneys, only 65 slip holders have written that memo—or 2.7% of slip holders. A judge’s decision on a TRO will determine whether payments in protest will continue. danapointtimes.com

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Massive Oil Spill Pollutes, Closes County Beaches

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

An estimated 126,000 gallons of heavy crude oil leaked into the waters off Orange County on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, prompting several beaches to close while crews continued throughout the week to clean up the contaminated areas where fish and coastal wildlife were being threatened.

The U.S. Coast Guard, with the help of federal, state, county and city agencies, has been spearheading the cleanup response and tracking the movement of the oil as it encroaches on Orange County’s coastline.

As of Thursday, Oct. 7, the beaches in Dana Point and San Clemente have remained untouched, with officials announcing that there have been no reports of oil deposits found on either of the cities’ shores.

“This morning, the (Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Team) walked our beaches, every mile of them, and have surveyed our shoreline and waterline, and found no evidence of oil on San Clemente shores,” Samantha Wylie, the head of San Clemente’s parks department, said during a city council meeting on Tuesday night, Oct. 5.

“That means our beaches remain open; they are some of the only beaches and waters open in the area,” she continued, later noting that while the San Clemente Pier remains open for anglers, “fishing is closed, fisheries are closed, just two miles north of our pier.”

Dana Point officials told Dana Point Times that boaters have reported oil sightings roughly two miles offshore, but on Tuesday crews had not identified any oil deposits or oil plume in the water near town.

“We do expect to see some deposits onshore; we just don’t know the extent of it. We’re monitoring it regularly,” Dana Point City Manager Mike Killebrew said during a council meeting on Tuesday night.

SCAT crews walked Dana Point’s shoreline as well, to assess any potential threats from the spill.

Wylie, San Clemente’s representative at the unified command center in Long Beach, said Tuesday that mapping of the oil’s movement in the ocean shows it “to be pretty static.”

“It appears from the mapping, it’s somewhat in the Dana Point area, not necessarily in their beaches, but moving into their waters, if you will,” she said, before emphasizing that “it’s pretty difficult to say how it’s moving or where it’s going.”

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Pictured is a Ruddy Duck after being cleaned and recovered by the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center in San Pedro on Oct. 5. Photo: Courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Brahm/U.S. Coast Guard

Unified command comprises the Coast Guard, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response, and the Houston-based Amplify Energy Corp.

Late Monday, Oct. 4, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency in Orange County, declaring to “cut red tape and mobilize all available resources to protect public health and the environment.”

The massive spill, which was initially reported on Saturday morning, Oct. 2, and has since stopped seeping, originated from an underwater pipeline between the Port of Long Beach and an offshore oil platform that Amplify Energy operates.

Though the cause of the spill that’s spread across nearly 16 miles of shoreline remains under investigation, divers sent down to identify the source of the leak earlier this week found new evidence to suggest that a ship’s anchor might be responsible.

According to unified command, diver reports and footage from remotely operated vehicles showed that a 4,000-foot portion of the 17.7-mile-long pipeline had been displaced 105 feet away and was split open, with a 13-inch gash.

“The pipeline has essentially been pulled like a bow string,” Amplify CEO Martyn Willsher said in a KTLA news report. “At its widest point, it is 105 feet (32 meters) away from where it was.”

An anonymous source told Los Angeles Times that the Coast Guard is looking at

whether an anchor from a commercial ship dragged the pipeline across the ocean floor.

According to news outlets, oil gushed into the Catalina Channel, creating a slick that spanned about 8,320 acres.

The spill has left oil along long stretches of sand in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach, killing fish and birds and threatening ecologically sensitive wetlands in what officials are calling an environmental catastrophe.

Crews have continued to work to limit environmental damage from one of the largest oil spills in recent California history. The oil has tainted the sands of Huntington Beach and could keep the beaches there closed for weeks or more.

“We’ve more than doubled the level of effort just since yesterday, and those numbers will go up,” Rebecca Ore of the U.S. Coast Guard said of the cleanup efforts during a press conference on Monday.

Noting that the spill has stretched from Huntington Beach to Laguna Beach, Ore said shoreline assessment teams are walking the beaches to examine sensitive coastal areas.

According to unified command, as of Thursday, more than 5,500 gallons of crude oil had been recovered and six miles of shoreline had been cleaned. To contain the oil, 11,360 feet of technical booms have been deployed, creating barriers and isolating impacted areas.

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been recovered—19 alive, five dead.

Since the spill, several of Orange County’s coastal cities have had to close their beaches, including Huntington Beach, which shut down its ocean and shoreline from the Santa Ana River Jetty to Seapoint Street. Laguna Beach has also closed its beaches.

Dana Point Harbor announced the closure to vessel traffic, which prevents boats from being permitted to enter or exit the harbor. Technical booms in the harbor have been put in place to protect the inner harbor from any oil intrusion from the outer breakwater.

Dana Cove and Baby Beach were initially also closed to swimmers, in addition to Salt Creek Beach and Strands Beach. Capistrano Beach and Poche Beach remain closed due to construction.

On Monday morning, the County of Orange had also closed Newport Beach Harbor, as well as Bayside Beach, which is located within the Newport Beach Harbor.

On Thursday, beach closures were lifted and visitors are directed to stay out of the water if oil is present at Salt Creek Beach, Strands Beach, Baby Beach, Monarch Beach and Dana Cove. Doheny State Beach is open. Dana Point Harbor remained closed, not allowing boaters to enter or exit.

Elected officials have been responding to the spill, as Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) on Sunday afternoon provided an update from her aerial tour of the damage and the Major Disaster Declaration request that she had sent to President Joe Biden.

“This oil spill is devastating for our community, and I am working hard to get Orange County the resources we need to clean up and keep our coastline safe. I’m thankful to the Coast Guard and local leaders who have been working around the clock to contain the spill.

We are working together to keep our community safe,” Steel said.

A Major Disaster Declaration makes additional federal assistance available for state and local agencies working to respond to a natural disaster, as well as individuals and households impacted.

Rep. Mike Levin, who represents cities including Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano within the 49th Congressional District, took a Coast Guard flight to survey the oil spill, as well as a boat tour of the impacted areas this week.

“In this situation, we have a pipeline that we think is 40 years old, and reporting suggests there may have been an anchor that hit the pipeline, but that is preliminary,” Levin said following the tours in which he could see the spread.

“I think this is evidence to me that there is no such thing as truly safe offshore drilling,” Levin added. danapointtimes.com

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NEWS BITES COMPILED BY STAFF

DP | Metrolink Resumes

Services in South OC Metrolink services resumed for the San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Oceanside train stations on Monday, Oct. 4.

Services were temporarily halted for emergency repairs, as crews worked to stabilize a portion of the railroad in south San Clemente, where movement in the tracks was found.

“The regional rail agency immediately began efforts to stabilize the toe of the slope by placing boulders—known as riprap—adjacent to the track,” Metrolink said in a news release.

Train operations between much of South Orange County and Oceanside had been suspended on Sept. 16 as crews worked to stabilize a portion of the railroad in south San Clemente.

Metrolink announced last month that train services would be halted from the Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo station down to the Oceanside station, from Sept. 16 through Oct. 3.

Amtrak had also announced that the Pacific Surfliner would not run between Oceanside and Irvine through the same period. Both agencies said services have resumed.

According to Metrolink, officials had measured movement on the railroad tracks in San Clemente’s southern region, just below the Cypress Shores neighborhood, prompting the emergency track work.

Train speed restrictions will be in place as a precautionary measure, according to Metrolink.

DP | Bella Collina Owner

Starts Nonprofit to Raise Money for Fallen Marines The Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 servicemen and servicewomen during the U.S. withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan in late August spurred Mark Zane into action.

Zane, the owner of private golf club Bella Collina San Clemente, said he felt moved by the deaths of the 13 soldiers, 10 of whom were stationed at Camp Pendleton, and the outpouring of emotion shown by the San Clemente community.

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The first passenger train to roll through the San Clemente station at North Beach since mid-September arrives at around 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4. Photo: Fred Swegles

meantime to build confidence with communities and figure out the logistics for administering the vaccinations.

Students who are not vaccinated will go into independent study, according to news reports.

“We will begin to apply that requirement in the next term—either Jan. 1 or July 1, whichever comes sooner,” Newsom said during the announcement on Friday, Oct. 1. “Concurrent with that, we also want to see all of our (K-12 school) staff—paraprofessionals, not just teachers, bus drivers, custodial staff, and the like, folks that really make the school system operational—get vaccinated as well.”

That requirement will also go into effect once the FDA gives full approval.

Currently, all public-school employees in the state are required to either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing for COVID-19.

“We hope this encourages folks to get vaccinated,” Newsom said. “We have no trepidation, no hesitancy, in encouraging local school districts to move forward more expeditiously. You’ve seen that in a number of districts in the state that have moved forward more quickly.”

Los Angeles Unified School District and San Diego Unified School District have already instituted vaccine mandates for eligible students. Capistrano Unified School District has not.

“I believe we will be the first state in America to move forward with this mandate and requirement, but I do not

Proud in an effort to raise $500,000 by Dec. 1 for the families of the 10 local fallen soldiers and 18 wounded.

“I just wanted to do something to help and do some good,” said Zane, who knows first-hand the horrors of war after witnessing his son’s best friend, a medic, return from Iraq “in pieces” after serving his nation.

That memory, coupled with the recent events in Afghanistan and impacts felt here in San Clemente, motivated him.

“You do what you can do,” he said, noting that over the years, he and his staff at Bella Collina have hosted hundreds of events supporting the military.

“I’m hoping we can inspire the local community and other businesses to get involved, too,” Zane said.

To find out more about the nonprofit and Zane’s efforts to raise funds for the families, visit sanclementeproud.com.

DP | Newsom Issues Vaccine

Mandate for Students Marking a major change in California’s COVID-19 pandemic measures and education policy, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that California students ages 12 and older will have to be vaccinated to continue attending school in person, once the Food and Drug Administration has fully approved the vaccine.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS MONDAY, OCTOBER 4

Planning Commission Meeting – Canceled TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5

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, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference.

For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

believe—by any stretch of the imagination—we’ll be the last state,” Newsom said. “In fact, I anticipate other states to follow suit as well.”

Exemptions will be in place for medical, religious, and personal belief reasons.

Newsom recently survived a recall attempt, which arose, in part, over his vocal support for pandemic restrictions and measures.

Masks are required statewide indoors at school campuses. danapointtimes.com

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SOAPBOX

GUEST OPINION | The Levin Letter by Rep. Mike Levin

Californians Have Made It Clear—No More Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Along Our Coast

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ur coastal communities are experiencing another grave ecological disaster. The oil spill that began on Saturday, Oct. 2, off the coast of Orange County is devastating, and it’s devastating to see the wildlife and marine animals that are being harmed or killed by this spill. I’m also thinking of all of the Californians who deeply cherish our coast and ocean, as well as the small business owners who rely on our coastal activity for their livelihoods.

This kind of disaster is exactly why I introduced my American Coasts and Oceans Protection Act to prohibit any new leasing for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas along the Southern California coast, from San Diego to the northern border of San Luis Obispo County.

It’s time to put our environment and our coastal economy first, not the fossil fuel companies that profit while polluting our coastline. Now, we’re seeing, yet again, what happens when we put the fossil fuel industry ahead of our communities and our planet.

For every massive oil spill like this one, we are not only adding to the pollution of our oceans, but also directly jeopardizing thousands of

coastal-related jobs. This isn’t the first time our communities experienced an oil spill disaster. More than 4 million gallons of oil have been released into the Pacific Ocean as a result of the 1969 Santa Barbara blowout, the Refugio Beach spill of 2015, and THE LEVIN LETTER other leaks from

BY MIKE LEVIN oil rig and pipeline activity, affecting more than 935 square miles of ocean. This spill has pushed that number even higher.

This isn’t a partisan issue. I consistently ask constituents if anyone wants to see more drilling off our California coast. No hands go up. No Republican hands, no Democratic hands, and no Independent hands. Californians have made it clear that they are strongly opposed to new offshore oil and gas drilling along our coast.

The previous administration in Washington repeatedly pushed to expand offshore drilling and rolled back crucial safety regulations that help prevent spills, and now, here we are once again in the aftermath of a catastrophic spill. We need to be focusing on cut-

ting emissions and protecting coastal communities from rising sea levels, not extracting more oil so the fossil fuel industry can profit. That is why the Build Back Better Act is so crucial.

I’m proud to say that we successfully secured a provision in the Build Back Better Act that mirrors my legislation to end new offshore drilling activity off the Southern California coast. In fact, the provision would protect the entire West Coast.

I’m committed to passing the entirety of the President’s Build Back Better agenda, and in the wake of this environmental disaster, it’s more important than ever that we get that legislation across the finish line.

U.S. Representative Mike Levin represents the 49th Congressional District, which includes the South Orange County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. He was reelected for a second term in 2020 and resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife and two children. 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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Letter to The Editor AMEND THE VOTING SYSTEM JILL RICHARDSON, Dana Point My vote is important. My vote deserves to be heard and counted in every local city election.

Several years ago, three city councilmen decided, for everyone, how the residences in Dana Point get to vote for city officials.

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And right now, because I’m in District 4, I will not be able to vote for any city councilmember elected in the next election cycle.

This voting process (stipulating certain districts within Dana Point can vote every other election cycle) needs to be changed immediately. I want to vote at every local election. And, I’m sure, there are others that want their vote heard and counted as well.

Now is the time for the city council to amend the city voting system and allow every registered resident to vote in every local election.

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GETTING OUT

SATURDAY | 09

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‘SYMPHONY ON THE GO!’ 5:30 p.m. A free symphony chamber concert will be hosted by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. The free performance is expected to last 45 minutes. Concertgoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The event will be family-friendly. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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FRIDAY | 08 SOUTH COAST FARMS U PICK WEEKENDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. South Coast Farms, a small family-owned business that farms off Ortega Highway at Tree of Life Nursery, will host U Pick events on the weekends (Fridays-Sundays) in October. All the crops grown are now open to the public to pick their own fruits and vegetables, without reservations needed. In October, visitors can pick strawberries, watermelons and cantaloupe; spaghetti, acorn, delicata

AT THE MOVIES

‘Blue Bayou’ is Decent EarlyAutumn Viewing

BY MEGAN BIANCO

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ust like his Twilight co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, Justin Chon has been doing well for himself since the franchise ended. Even more impressive, he’s expanded his reach to also working behind the scenes as an independent film director.

His last two full-length features, Gook (2017) and Ms. Purple (2019), did very well with critics and indie fans, and now comes

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Photo: Doheny Wood. Photo: Courtesy of Socal Woodies

SATURDAY | 09 DOHENY WOOD 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by Southern California Woodies, Doheny Wood is an all-woodie car show at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. More than 100 classic woodie wagons will be on display next to the picnic area. A great raffle for a lot of beach and car-related swag will also be featured. No charge for the show, but park admission is $15 ($14 for seniors). Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629.

For more information, call 951.219.2815 or 949.388.3278, or visit socalwoodies.com. and butternut winter squashes; zucchini squash, romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, radishes, turnips, and, soon, carrots and green beans. South Coast Farms encourages people to come out and pick their own food and enjoy an old-fashioned day of fall harvest. Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.661.9381. southcoastfarms.com.

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 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

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB 6:30-9:30 p.m. Family Style will perform.

Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance during this local performance. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

his most recent venture with Blue Bayou.

Down in the outskirts of Louisiana’s Bayou, Antonio “Tony” LeBlanc (Chon) is struggling to land a second job as a Korean immigrant because of his past criminal record, as he needs more work to support his wife, Kathy (Alicia Vikander), stepdaughter Jessie (Sydney Kowalske) and a new baby on the way.

Though Tony has been living in the U.S. since age 3, his adoptive parents never fully completed the adoption process when he was a child. His lack of proper citizenship is used against him, along with racism and his criminal past, when two rowdy, local cops (Mark O’Brien and Emory Cohen)—one of whom is also Jessie’s biological father—pick a fight with him.

Now on ICE’s radar while Kathy takes up her job part-time again, Tony has to come up with a way to pay his attorney’s

$5,000 retainer and assemble a group of witnesses to prove he’s a committed American citizen.

Above all, Blue Bayou shows that Chon is genuinely talented in front of and behind the camera. His performance, as well as visual direction, impress and capture our eyes for the whole two-hour tale.

There are a couple weaknesses with the script, though. Jessie is, unfortunately, one of those cheap/easy cliches of a little kid spouting “cute” dialogue as exposition, especially early on in the movie. The two antagonists are also a little phoned in as the stereotypical cops who will mess with anyone they dislike for their own amusement.

Despite this, Blue Bayou is a decent family drama with some realistic, relevant issues that will do the trick for a night of viewing. DP

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JAZZY ASH AND THE LEAPING LIZARDS Noon. Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards will perform New Orleans jazz and educate young audiences on the genre in this Casa Kids Event at the Casa Romantica.

They have performed at numerous venues including Lincoln Center and Sprout Network (NBC), produced five albums, and have been featured by NPR and Los Angeles Times. The event is free with general admission to the Casa. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

TUESDAY | 12 LIBRE TUESDAYS AT JD’S 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Head to JD’s Kitchen and Bar every Tuesday 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.

WEDNESDAY | 13 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.

BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. 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 LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 5 p.m. Enjoy live music performed by Jim Plays Dan, a Steely Dan cover band. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. danapointtimes.com

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

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This happy guy is Tommy, a 3-yearold American Bulldog mix. Known to be quite the snuggler, Tommy is very affectionate and loves to be around people. He has lots of energy and enjoys outdoor activities. Tommy’s ideal adopter is someone with an active lifestyle and a yard for him to run and play.

If you are interested in adopting Tommy, 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.

BY NORB GARRETT, DANA POINT TIMES

M

oving to the beach to live and work was something West Covina-raised Caleb Gonzalez has always dreamed of, so two years ago, he made the decision to move to Dana Point and open a second branch of his real estate company, VonKeith Properties.

The company’s original office is in Burbank.

“My sister moved down to Dana Point seven years ago,” said Gonzalez, who started his real estate venture in 2005 with then-business partner Kenneth Von Herring. The name VonKeith comes from the pairing of Gonzalez’s middle name, Keith, and Herring’s middle name, Von. “I came down to visit her and fell in love with Dana Point. I made it a goal of mine to move down here as quickly as possible.”

Gonzalez’s path to a career in real estate started when, at the urging of his parents who had gifted him and his siblings some money to invest, he purchased his first home at the age of 23. After a 10-year stint working for The Walt Disney Company, he and Herring (who departed the business during the 2008 recession) started their business focusing on residential properties in the Toluca Lake/Burbank area. The business grew quickly and now has eight full-time real estate agents serving that region.

“My parents said to buy a home with [the investment money], so I found a house in Apple Valley,” he recalled.

“That kicked off my interest in real estate and led to me purchasing houses in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino, as well as Orange County.”

Gonzalez credits his success in real estate to being driven by his team’s focus on personalized service and a true understanding of the community it serves—two hallDana Point Times October 8-14, 2021

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BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Owner Caleb Gonzalez and realtor Kathleen Fox. Photo: Norb Garrett

marks that Gonzalez hopes will help set his practice apart here in Dana Point.

“What is key for us is the fact that we are part of the community and who live here,” said Gonzalez, who said his business will focus on Dana Point and the nuances and unique aspects of the different neighborhoods of the community. “We don’t just hang a sign on the door saying that we’re here; we’re here and are active in our community.”

VonKeith’s Dana Point 600-square foot office has a full-time team of three:

broker Gonzalez, realtor Gracie Missler and the company’s newest hire, realtor Kathleen Fox. “Caleb’s focus on community is a big reason why I joined the team,” said Fox. “The way VonKeith focuses on taking care of their clients’ needs, I think, sets them apart.”

Caleb and Fox are both active members of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. DP VONKEITH PROPERTIES 34197 Pacific Coast Highway, #9, Dana Point, 949.480.1701, vonkeithproperties.com

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

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

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

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A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jamie Dolores Zindroski in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of Doris Kaye Burlingame, Decedent.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERIC ROBERTS CASE NO. 30-2021-01222873-PR-PW-CJC

The Petition for Probate requests that Jamie Dolores Zindroski be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Evan Anthony Burlingame in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERIC ROBERTS.

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Evan Anthony Burlingame be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BEATRIZ ROBERTS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BEATRIZ ROBERTS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications: • High school diploma • Basic level computer skills • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a clean driving record and $100K vehicle insurance • Ability to lift 40 lbs The following certifications are a plus: • ACI Concrete Field or Laboratory Testing Technician or other ACI certifications • Nuclear Gauge Certification/HAZMAT Certification Position responsibilities include: • Driving to project sites for concrete cylinder sample or other sample pickups and drop offs • Support engineers/geologists with required labor for field investigations • Assist and support laboratory testing To apply, please send an email to hwilcox@ usa-nova.com with your resume and any certifications with the subject “Laboratory Support Technician.”

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on OCTOBER 19, 2021 the City Council of the City of Dana Point will conduct a hearing to consider the following: REDISTRICTING PROCESS THE 2020 CENSUS

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WAVE OF DOMINANCE DHHS football posts second straight shutout in another blowout

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

T

he Dana Hills football team’s overwhelming run of dominance against the lower league of the Pacific Coast Conference continued on Friday, Oct. 1, as the Dolphins concluded their four-game road stretch against Beckman at Tustin High School.

The Dolphins posted their second straight shutout, and Dana Hills scored 34 or more points for the fourth time this season in a 42-0 blowout win over Beckman.

Over their past three games—all against Pacific Valley League opponents Woodbridge, University and Beckman— Dana Hills has won by a combined 113-point margin of victory, 119-6. The Dolphins allowed one touchdown by Woodbridge in a 34-6 win and shut out University two weeks ago, 43-0.

Woodbridge, University and Beckman have a combined 4-14 record overall, and the other Pacific Valley League member, Northwood, is 2-4. The four Pacific Valley League teams are also a combined 0-12 against the Pacific Hills League—Dana Hills, Laguna Hills, Irvine and Portola—with a 29.8-point average margin of defeat. University has been shut out in its three league crossover games by a combined 148-0 score.

Dana Hills (5-1) hosts its last Pacific Valley League foe, Northwood, on Friday, Oct. 8, for Community Night at Dana Hills High School. The Dolphins then move on to the upper league of the Pacific Coast Conference with Pacific Hills League play against Irvine at home on Oct. 15.

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BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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

BOYS WATER POLO OPENS LEAGUE WITH WINS The Dana Hills boys water polo team is finally in the meat of its schedule with the South Coast League, and the Dolphins have started out strong.

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Dana Hills’ offense has continued to be explosive while its defense has locked down lesser opponents. The Dolphins have won their past three games by a combined score of 119-6. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

The Dolphins’ five wins this season are already the second-most since 2013—the last time Dana Hills made the playoffs.

Dana Hills went 6-6 in 2013, and the Dolphins rocketed to a school-record 6-0 start in 2019 before losing all of their league games to finish at 6-4 and miss the playoffs.

Dana Hills’ early showing as an offensive juggernaut brings hope that the Dolphins can make the playoffs for the first time since 2013 and compete for the program’s first outright league championship.

While the passing attack has usually been the highlight, the Dolphins showcased a balanced game against Beckman.

Senior quarterback Bo Kelly completed 8 of 14 passes for 172 yards and three

touchdowns. Kelly is the county leader in passing yards, according to The Orange County Register. Kelly has thrown for 1,817 yards this season, just ahead of Servite’s Noah Fifita at 1,807 and Laguna Beach’s Will Bingham at 1,804. Kelly is second in passing touchdowns with 22, behind Bingham at 24 TD passes. Fifita has thrown 21 touchdown passes.

Against Beckman, senior tight end James Alleman was the Dolphins’ leading receiver with four receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Senior receiver Omarjaye Black made two catches for 51 yards and one touchdown.

Dana Hills showcased a deep rushing attack, with eight players recording at least

one rushing attempt. As a team, the Dolphins ran 23 times for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Junior running back Christian Guarascio had the most carries with 10 for 59 yards and a touchdown. Kelly led in rushing yards with 63 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Senior Broghan Daley carried the ball once for 11 yards and a touchdown.

Daley also made an impact on defense with a fumble recovery and two tackles.

Senior Ethan Geske led Dana Hills with 11 total tackles, including seven solo tackles. Senior Miles Darst and junior Ethan Brougham each made eight total tackles, with Darst racking up six solo tackles.

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Dana Hills scored five goals in each of the first three quarters against El Toro on Sept.

30, on its way to an 18-9 win in its league opener. The Dolphins followed that up with a closer affair on Tuesday, Oct. 5, but Dana Hills won at Capistrano Valley, 9-7.

Dana Hills stayed on the road on Thursday, Oct. 7, for its first matchup with rival San Clemente, but results were not available at press time. San Clemente was 10-3 overall and 2-0 in league heading into the game. The Tritons had beaten Capistrano Valley, 20-6, and Tesoro, 18-11.

Dana Hills will finally play a league home game in its next match on Tuesday, Oct. 12, against Tesoro. The Dolphins then host Aliso Niguel in a nonleague game on Thursday, Oct. 14.

GIRLS GOLF REMAINS PERFECT INTO LEAGUE The Dana Hills girls golf team has yet to drop a team matchup this season, as the Dolphins are 8-0 overall and have rolled into South Coast League play with a 4-0 mark.

In its last set of matches, Dana Hills swept San Clemente on Sept. 28-29. Dana Hills won first on the road at Bella Collina San Clemente, 219-224, and then the next day at home at El Niguel Country Club, 209-222.

The Dolphins took on Aliso Niguel on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 5-6, but results were not available at press time.

Dana Hills closes its league and regular season with matches against Tesoro on the road on Monday, Oct. 11, and at home on Wednesday, Oct. 13. CIF-SS Individual

Regionals tee off on Oct. 25, with CIF-SS Team Divisional Championships on Nov. 1.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE Dana Hills girls volleyball closes out the regular season next week. The Dolphins host San Clemente on Monday, Oct. 11, and then Dana Hills and San Juan Hills meet to likely decide the South Coast League’s final guaranteed playoff spot on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at San Juan Hills. Dana Hills beat San Juan Hills at home, 3-1, on Sept. 28.

Dana Hills cross country teams are next in action on Saturday, Oct. 9, as the Dolphins’ top runners preview the CIF state championship course with the Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park in Fresno. DP danapointtimes.com

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Surf City Suffers Devastating Oil Spill More Than 120,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Force Closures from Huntington to Laguna

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ess than a week after San Clemente’s Griffin Colapinto won the U.S. Open of Surfing and celebrated the biggest win of his career, the latest news coming out of Huntington Beach is decidedly grim.

On Saturday, Oct. 2, an estimated 126,000 gallons of oil spilled into the Pacific Ocean via a damaged pipeline.

By Sunday morning, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach were forced to close their beaches, as globs of black crude began washing up on the sand. Laguna Beach joined the list on Sunday evening. Tragically, the spill has already had a devastating impact on local fish, birds, and other wildlife in this precious ecosystem.

“Sadly, once the oil is spilled, it is too late. As we are again learning in Southern California, once the disaster has occurred, we can only try to minimize the damage,” said Dr. Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation.

“That is why the Surfrider Foundation has consistently opposed new offshore oil drilling, and we ask you to join us in that opposition. We need a strong public response to combat special interests that are constantly pressing for more drilling along our precious coastlines.”

The platform is owned by Houston-based Amplify Energy. According to multiple news reports, the company notified the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday morning of a sheen it found in the water while performing a routine line inspection.

Among the agencies leading the cleanup effort are the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time Huntington Beach has suffered from an oil spill. In 1990, an oil tanker ran over its anchor, puncturing its hull and spilling more than 417,000 gallons of crude oil.

The latest spill, reportedly covering about 13 square miles as of Monday, Oct. 4, is approximately the same size as the one that occurred at Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara in 2015.

“The public is discouraged from actively participating in the cleanup or trying to save oiled wildlife, because the oil

Crude oil being captured on the sand in Huntington Beach after approximately 126,000 gallons of oil leaked from a damaged pipeline. Photo: Courtesy of Jax Richards

is highly toxic and you can cause more harm than good,” Surfrider said in a statement.“It is imperative that only those with the proper training are involved with the cleanup.”

“Members of the public should not go near the spill, as oil contains dangerous chemicals,” Surfrider continued.

“The public can help by reporting oil or wildlife sightings and taking photos to document the disaster.”

For those who would like to get involved, Surfrider suggests texting the word “oilspill” to 51555 and sign up. They are also recommending that if you find affected wildlife to call the Oiled Wildlife Care Network at 877.823.6962.

People are also being asked not to approach potentially affected wildlife, as you can cause more harm than good to the animals.

What a difference a week makes. One moment a whole cadre of San Clemente’s pro surfers are celebrating a career moment for one of their own, and in what seems like the blink of an eye, the beaches in Surf City U.S.A. are closed, the birds and fish are suffering, and who

GROM OF THE WEEK

CHARLOTTE SMITH

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

B Charlotte Smith. Photo: Courtesy of the Smith Family

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esides being the greatest competitive surfer in the history of the sport, Kelly Slater’s also pretty handy with a golf club. If you keep your eyes peeled, you may just spot the elusive GOAT around the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. But the 11-time world champ may have a tough time with Charlotte Smith.

A lover of the beach, ocean and riding waves, Charlotte recently swung by the Rip Curl WSL Finals to check out the action, but her true passion is golf. As of late, she’s been

knows how long it’s going to take to recover.

We’re fortunate here in South Orange County not to be plagued by offshore oil rigs, but that certainly doesn’t mean we’re safe or that we should be complacent. If you’ve read my column over the years, you know how I feel about the San Onofre Generating Station and the nuclear waste being stored near our beaches.

Whether it’s a leaky oil rig or a leaky canister of nuclear waste, it’s imperative that we understand the risks and hazards our delicate beaches and marine environment face. If we don’t, in the words of Ray Charles, “You’ll always miss the water when the well goes dry.”

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

competing in local tournaments and winning all kinds of ribbons in driving, chipping and putting contests. She’s a shark!

A lot of people spend their whole life trying for a hole-in-one, but at only 11 years old, Charlotte just nailed her first ace on Talega Golf Club’s 8th hole. Smashing it with an 8-iron from 108 yards out, it’s fair to say she would have taken the skin off Slater on the hole.

Inspired by professional golfer Ryann O’Toole, a 2005 San Clemente High grad and occasional surfer who won her first LPGA Tour title at the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open in August, Charlotte hopes to follow in Ryann’s footsteps and play high school golf and maybe beyond.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP Page 18

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 4-6 Outlook: Surf holds at thigh to waist high, (2-3’) on Friday, while a moderate west sea breeze prevails much of the day. A fresh South/southwest and Northwest swell combination slowly rises over the weekend, with waist to stomach high waves, (2-3’+) on Saturday, building to waist to head high, (3-5’), Sunday. The weekend has light offshore winds in the early mornings, followed by moderate westerly flow over the afternoons.

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