October 14, 2022

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shop for spearfishing in particular,” Martin said.

This year, Martin decided to expand Lost Winds to Dana Point after realizing that there was “a market over here that wasn’t being served for spearfishing and freediving.”

“I wanted to come and give this community a fresh look at diving and bring high-end customer service for the local community to get in water,” Martin continued. “The shop is a full-service dive shop, so that means snorkeling, freediving, spearfishing, scuba diving. We do certification; we’re going to be running a charter next year.”

One service Lost Winds offers is helping to fit customers into the best spearfishing, freediving, and snorkeling masks for their face shape. Staff members walk customers through the process of how a mask should fit comfortably and create a good seal against their face.

Martin encourages customers to reach out if they have any questions about their equipment.

Lost Winds Offers Gear for Diving Sports

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

At 8 years old, Eric Martin was snorkel ing off the coast of San Clemente. By 12, he was spearfishing with a three-prong pole spear.

“I got into it as a kid; I was a lifeguard for 12 years with State Parks—in the water every day,” Martin said. “Grew up surfing.”

Decades later, when Martin went to work at a commuter shuttle service in San Francisco, he “felt like a fish out of water.”

After leaving a job in San Francisco and moving back to his hometown of San Clemente, Martin found that there was a noticeable lack of dive shops in

Cities Respond to OC Grand Jury Report on Homelessness

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The cities of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano largely agree with a recent Orange County Grand Jury report recommending that South Orange County collaborate to open a low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless.

In separate filings, the two cities formally responded to the June 23 report, which had highlighted a series

the area and looked to fill the void. So, he opened Lost Winds.

“I decided it was time to start my own business and provide a service to the community that wasn’t being met,” Martin said.

Lost Winds opened as a brick-andmortar shop in August 2016 in San Clemente after four years of online sales. The name, Lost Winds, takes after a nickname for Lasuens Beach in San Clemente, the beach Martin first started diving from as a kid.

“Everyone, when I was growing up, was calling it Lost Winds,” Martin said. “I don’t think it’s on any more state literature, because it’s not the real name of the beach, but locals still know that Lost Winds is the name of it.”

Over the past six years, Lost Winds grew to provide gear for anything from scuba and freediving to spearfishing.

“We are kind of known as a one-stop

of shortcomings in the county’s efforts to address homelessness, such as a lack of enough affordable housing for those exiting shelters

The Office of Care Coordination, Continuum of Care Board and the cities of Orange County were required to respond to the grand jury’s findings and recommendations by Sept. 21.

In the report, the grand jury found that court-ordered treatment for mental illness and substance abuse is needed. It also found that the county does not have enough affordable housing for those exiting shelter, nor enough safe housing for youth aging

“We encourage everyone to either text us, send us photos and give us a call, because a lot of times when I think about spearfishing and/or scuba, in general, there’s a description, but there’s different adapters and certain sizes for a lot of things, especially spearfishing, different environments,” Martin said.

The dive shop also offers scuba and freediving certification courses. Each scuba course offered by Lost Winds has a maximum of four people per class to ensure the best experience possible. All dive gear and air tanks are included in the class.

“We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world,” Martin said. “A lot of people that live here don’t understand that we have some of the best diving in the world, as well.”

“We have Catalina off our coast that you can jump on the Catalina Express,” Martin continued. “I actually teach a freedive course every other weekend, and I have an instructor that teaches scuba diving courses every weekend.”

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Dana Pont City Council

6 p.m. The Dana Point Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 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 City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210 Dana Point. danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

VA Disabled Claims Clinic

2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

Lost Winds opened its Dana Point location in the Prado West development, at Pacific Coast Highway and Amber Lantern, on Sept. 24, and is looking to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the coming weeks.

out of foster care.

The grand jury also reported that South Orange County needs an emergency shelter.

While the City of Dana Point agreed with the grand jury’s finding that cities in the South Service Planning Area (SPA) lack a low-threshold emergency shelter, “resulting in more homeless encampments and individuals living on the streets,” the City of San Juan Capistrano disagreed partially with the finding.

Both cities’ responses pointed to a decrease in the South SPA’s unsheltered homeless population in the 2022 PointIn-Time Count compared to the 2019

count, with Dana Point noting that its outreach and diversion efforts have been successful.

San Juan Capistrano’s response letter noted that “although there are relatively few low-threshold shelters located in the South SPA, it is unclear what, if any, correlation exists between the number of low-threshold shelters and the increase or decrease of encampments and homeless individuals living on the streets.”

Both Dana Point and San Juan disagreed partially with the grand jury’s finding that collaboration between cities and the county has been inconsistent,

(From Left) Lost Winds owner Eric Martin, Store Manager Mike Koepsell and Sales Associate James Blaydon celebrated the opening of the dive shop in the Prado West development, at Pacific Coast Highway and Amber Lantern on Sept. 24. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

Dana Point Boaters Association to Host Inaugural Poker Run

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Dana Point Boaters Association will put on its inaugural Poker Run and Fall Fiesta Party this Saturday, Oct. 15. The Poker Run will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Dana Point Harbor, with the Fall Fiesta taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Dana Point Woman’s Club Community House.

During the Poker Run, participants will go around the harbor, in up to five different boats, and choose an envelope with poker cards enclosed. At the Fiesta, participants of the Poker Run will be able to reveal their cards for a chance to win prizes for best or worst hand.

Proceeds from the event will support the Dana Point Boaters Association’s charitable partners, including the Dana Point Sea Scouts. The Mariners 936 Sea Scouts is a boating program that offers youth the chance to learn about sailing, the environment and safety on the water.

“A part of the donations will go to the Boaters Association, because we do run this organization as a nonprofit, and to support our legal funds,” Boaters Association Secretary Victoria Winters said.

“We’re always, constantly reaching out to different groups to see where we can be

of service.”

The Dana Point Boaters Association’s mission is to “advocate on behalf of boaters, really all boaters, but particularly boaters in Orange County and boaters that choose to call the Dana Point Harbor their home,” Winters said.

“We like to give information about safety issues, about upcoming events that are relevant to boaters,” Winters continued. “We also are advocating for boaters on behalf of their rights. Boaters

are voters, and we like to get that message out that they should participate— and it’s their duty to participate—in the community at large and also to enjoy being recreational boaters.”

Acknowledging the class-action lawsuit filed a year ago against the Dana Point Harbor Partners, which is overseeing revitalization of the harbor, Winters said the Boaters Association is hoping the event will help boost morale.

“In the spirit of having fun and help-

ing the boaters understand that, yes, we are in this lawsuit, we talk about a lot of different things—education for the youth, conditions of how the sea lions are affecting everybody and all the animals around—we decided we’re going to have some fun,” Winters said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and informative. It’s a good reason to get together to unite for sheer pleasure of enjoying your boat and having a good time.”

During the Poker Run, participants can decorate their dinghy, kayak or paddleboard for a chance to receive a prize for best decorated. At the Fall Fiesta, the Boaters Association encourages attendees to dress festively for a chance to win best dressed.

The Fall Fiesta will feature live music, food, drinks, silent auctions, raffles and games, as well as a guest speaker discussing animal conservation.

Tickets cost $30 per person per hand for the Poker Run and range from $60 and $75 for the lunch and drinks at the Fiesta. Those interested in purchasing a ticket can visit the Dana Point Boaters Association website at danapointboaters.org for more information.

Whether they are a boater, interested in boating, or just looking for a fun event that supports charitable causes, Winters said she hopes the community at large joins the Dana Point Boaters Association to meet new people and enjoy the Poker Run and Fall Fiesta.

(Cont. from page 3) resulting in “missed opportunities to end homelessness.”

Dana Point’s response letter argued that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, South SPA cities had been meeting consistently with the county to discuss potential shelter locations.

San Juan Capistrano’s response letter pointed to two projects that will cumula tively result in 60 permanent supportive housing units, noting that the city “actively collaborates with the County, neighboring cities and stakeholders in an effort to address homelessness.”

In response to the grand jury’s findings that there is a lack of affordable rental units available for those exiting emergency shelters, the City of San Juan Capistrano agreed, while the City of Dana Point partially agreed.

In Dana Point’s response letter, the city wrote that it was unaware of data that supports the grand jury’s conclusion but “does believe there is a lack of affordable housing units in South Orange County, not just applicable to homeless individuals and families. The city also believes a greater allocation of qualified Mental Health resources are needed to facilitate successful shelter exits from homeless

into housing.”

The City of San Juan Capistrano similarly noted that “although the City has not independently researched this topic on a countywide or city-by-city basis, the Grand Jury Report credibly concludes that there is a shortage of permanent housing in Orange County,” adding that there’s a lack of affordable housing for all populations, “not just those individuals experiencing homelessness.”

The grand jury recommended that the Continuum of Care and County of Orange should “leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter” by July 1, 2023.

Both Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano said that would require further analysis.

San Juan Capistrano wrote that further analysis was required “with respect to funding availability, with regard to both capital and ongoing operational costs associated with a low-threshold shelter in the South SPA, as well as financial and other impacts to South SPA cities.”

Both cities noted that they were open

to collaborative discussions to open and operate a regional emergency shelter.

In response to the grand jury’s finding that the county and cities should collaborate to open a facility to house people with addiction issues and severe and persistent mental illness, both cities wrote that such an initiative had already been implemented.

Dana Point’s response pointed to the county’s recently opened OC Be Well organization that offers “an all-inclusive campus for stabilization from substance abuse, trauma, and other mental health crises.”

Regarding the grand jury’s recommendation that the county, cities and the Continuum of Care collaborate to “encourage the development of (affordable housing) to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County,” both cities said that’s already been implemented.

As required every eight years, both cities have updated their Housing Elements, which are blueprints used to show that municipalities can accommodate projected housing demands and outline programs to address housing needs.

Dana Point’s response also noted that

the city participates in “the Orange Coun ty Housing Financing Trust and actively meets with developers and property owners to evaluate feasibility” and is “open to continued collaborations with local cities, nonprofit partners and the county.”

Initially, the City of San Clemente was left off the list of cities that needed to respond to the report. However, in a letter to San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan on June 28, the Orange County Grand Jury explained that the omission of San Clemente was a clerical error.

According to the California Penal Code, failure to respond to a grand jury report puts agencies in violation of the penal code and “is subject to further action that may include additional investigation on the subject matter of the report by the grand jury.”

As of publication, 26 of the 34 cities in Orange County responded to the report ahead of the deadline. The cities of San Clemente, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Irvine, Los Alamitos, Placentia and Westminster failed to respond within the 90-day period, and the city of La Palma requested a two-week extension.

According to city staff, San Clemente requested an extension.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES $16 MILLION FOR POTENTIAL SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL HOSTS

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, DANA POINT TIMES

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last month announced that it is allocating $16 million to provide resources to communities interested in learning more about consent-based siting and potentially hosting a consolidated interim storage facility for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, such as the waste stored at the decommissioned San Onofre power plant.

In a Sept. 20 press release, the department said that proper management of the spent fuel was necessary, as the production of nuclear energy continues in order to meet goals for emissions reduction under President Joe Biden.

DOE is looking to award six to eight communities between $1 million and $2 million each, to spend on organizing “inclusive community and stakeholder engagement activities” related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of the spent fuel during a period of 18 to 24 months.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm said in the release that DOE wanted to advance communities’ discussions of how to host nuclear waste facilities.

“With this funding, we are facilitating constructive, community-based discussions around the consensual solutions for storing spent nuclear fuel in order to harness the true power of clean nuclear energy,” said Granholm.

Rep. Mike Levin, whose district includes the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), was among the lawmakers who secured funding for DOE’s efforts, as he helped earmark $20 million within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 that led to the consent-based siting process’ restart.

“One of my top priorities since my first day in office has been moving the nuclear waste at San Onofre away from the region as quickly and safely as possible,” Levin said in a press release. “I am glad to see the Department of Energy taking another important step in the process of establishing a consent-based site for the storage of spent nuclear fuel currently at San Onofre.”

Initiatives supported within the department’s funding opportunity announcement—DOE’s detailed application process—fall under three focus areas: the organization of meaningful community engagement processes; identifying public values; and developing and reporting on outcomes that support mutual learning among stakeholders,

according to the release.

Under the first focus area, awardees will be expected to organize town hall meetings and presentations by subject matter experts, ensure information is shared across multiple languages to remove participation barriers, and create community-oriented communication that includes knowledge of geological and ecological areas held by local Indigenous peoples.

To best map out public values and concerns, participants are being asked to develop “innovative” ways for residents and stakeholders to identify the costs and benefits of hosting an interim repos itory. They must also generate ideas as to how a facility could advance community planning efforts and ensure the area’s long-term well-being.

Communities will also be expected to share expert knowledge and understand ing of nuclear waste-related topics and provide resource kits that help residents engage with the information.

DOE plans to be active during the learning process, according to a department spokesperson.

“This funding opportunity will leverage awardee’s institutional capacity and provision of third-party technical assistance directly to interested communities, and the Department will be involved as a partner, available to share technical information, communications materials, and other resources,” the spokesperson wrote in an email to Dana Point Times “DOE also anticipates to provide technical assistance, advice, and assist with integration of other awardees’ activities.”

Communities awarded the funds

must submit reports on the success of engagement efforts, how they equitably supported participating communities and the impacts of resources to support engagement, education and training tools, and community grants. Awardees will also participate in quarterly program reviews to cover the progress made.

Manuel Camargo, Southern California Edison’s principal manager for strategic planning, told DP Times that keeping an open community dialogue on nuclear waste-related topics was “extremely important.”

Camargo touched on the company’s efforts in forming a Community Engagement Panel and the Actions for Spent Fuel Solutions Now Coalition to advocate for federal involvement in removing spent fuel from sites nationwide, including SONGS.

He also pointed out that DOE needed to make good on its commitment to set up a storage facility per the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. SoCal Edison’s ratepayers, Camargo noted, paid one mill, or one-tenth of a cent, for every kilowatt hour of electricity they received from the reactor.

The money spent for those hours added up to billions of dollars within the Nuclear Waste Fund that was designated to provide for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel. Because DOE has not yet constructed a facility, the government is sending money to electric utilities.

The result, Camargo said, is every U.S. taxpayer—not just the utility customers who received nuclear power—“is paying $2 million per day, and to date, $9 billion

with a B in total, to reimburse utilities like SCE for on-site storage that was never completed in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.”

Given that the U.S. Navy also owns the land on which SONGS sits, he added that SCE will continue to pay rent to the Navy for as long as the nuclear waste remains on the site—a situation to which other utilities can’t relate.

During DOE’s process of identifying a potential storage host, Camargo said that local stakeholders’ consent should be the department’s most important factor to consider.

He recalled that Nevadans’ opposition to the proposed permanent repository at Yucca Mountain was the reason for the project’s failure, and said that learning from Finland and Sweden, countries that have used a community-based approach for siting have found success.

Another example occurred in Carlsbad, New Mexico, where the federal government worked with a community past its years of relying on potash mining to bring in transuranic waste.

“Sure enough, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant exists and does store … a different type of radiological waste,” Camargo said. “But it is an example of a community that was absolutely willing and interested in hosting a disposal facility for radiological material.”

Levin agreed with the importance of respecting the consent of impacted communities, and said he has been working with Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on a policy that would establish a permanent nuclear waste administration to keep moving forward on the issue of nuclear waste disposal.

“I think we’ve made more progress in these last few years than had been made in the many years prior,” Levin said.

DOE said the communities awarded the funding will be largely based on initial review criteria concerning eligibility and satisfying application requirements, and merit review criteria.

Applications will be evaluated within the merit review based on the submitted approach of implementing consent-based siting with interested stakeholders, conformance to the funding application within the maximum 24-month period, experience and capabilities of the applicant team, and the approach to the three focus areas.

DOE anticipates notifying applicants of their selection for an award by February 2023.

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Communities across the U.S. interested in learning more about hosting interim storage facilities for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel could qualify for funding from the Department of Energy. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Ohana Wraps, REDO Next

From the minute The Alive took the stage to open the recent Ohana Festival weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 2), the rock and roll party at Doheny State Beach was on. Eddie Vedder joined the young band onstage, sang their praises and welcomed the earliest arriving fans.

The actual openers were Indigenous peoples native to the SoCal coast. The peoples from the Iipay Nation, the Pauma Reservation, the Acjachemen Nation and Native Hawaii shared their generous spiritual blessings through song, dance, and prayers. It should be noted that there are 109 recognized tribes in California and 80 more are fighting for proper recognition.

Friday’s headliner, Stevie Nicks, mesmerized the crowd and Vedder joined her for “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” singing Tom Petty’s part on the classic duet.

Saturday, Vedder dubbed this year’s gathering a “Tom Fest” with lots of love for, and songs by Petty on the fifth anniversary of his passing. Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell joined Vedder and his all-star band The Earthlings for “The Waiting,” and “Room at the Top” was especially poignant.

Jack White’s explosive set earlier Saturday was probably my favorite of the weekend. Sunday closed out with strong performances by strong women, including St. Vincent and Pink, whose cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody” was outstanding. Find more info at ohanafest.com

Along with the world-class music, Ohana Festival featured the Storytellers

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PLEASE VOTE!

JAY THOMAS, San Clemente

President Biden has been such a failure that, according to polls, the majority of Americans don’t want him to run for office again in 2024.

But Biden and the Democrats who have supported him (like Mike Levin) should be given credit for being successful in one undertaking, that being the war on fossil fuels.

Stage, with panels of leading environmentalists, conservationists and surfers and topics including “The Indigenous Wave” and “Activism: Protecting What We Love.”

Also in The Cove were nonprofits such as Surfrider Foundation, Surfers Healing, and Doheny State Beach Foundation. A couple of the coolest things at Ohana were the Cove Gallery, curated again by Charles Adler, and the exhibit of Steve Sherman’s stunning photography, this year focusing on his shots of Ohana over the years. Check out more info at charles radler.com and on Instagram @tsherms

blowing a kiss to the audience that evokes his love and now seems like a kiss goodbye.

REDO Vintage and Maker’s Market returns to the Lantern District on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Besides the more than 150 vendors lining Del Prado, there’ll be incredible music on three stages.

The Main Stage will feature Dano Forte, Hula Music, Grady Strange and Wes Chilling. Iris & the Shade, who made their REDO debut last year on the Stone Brewery stage, also move up to the Main Stage. Randall Winvick will be playing on the Jazz Stage by Luxe, with his fantastic combo and other guests.

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Adler shared, “Being asked to return and curate another art show for Ed and the Ohana Festival feels like I’ve come full circle. I almost failed out of Art School in Seattle in the early ’90s because of the explosion of so many amazing bands and the shows we’d see almost nightly. It’s surreal to now find myself working alongside so many amazing people raising funds and awareness for the Vitalogy Foundation.”

DANA POINT ROCKS BY ANTHONY SMALL

Sherman added, “I’ve been here since Day 1 and look forward to it every year. I’m a photojournalist who also shoots interesting portraits. My concert stuff, I like to make it look unique, intimate, and edgy. My favorite photos from last year are one of Eddie backstage working on his setlist and the one of Taylor Hawkins

On the Music Preserves Stage in the Stone Brewery fun zone by Dana Point Hardware, Andrew Lavin, Violet Iris, and Light Waves (formerly Sea Haven, who also played last year) will show REDO attendees what the burgeoning South OC music scene is all about.

I’ll also be doing a set there with Matt Samia from noon to 1:30 p.m. More info can be found at redomarket.com

Anthony Small is Executive Director and cofounder of Music Preserves Foundation, a local musician and Ambassador of Music for Dana Point Sister Cities International. Small and his family have lived in Dana Point for 25 years. DP

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In the meantime, in an effort to reduce the political damage from high gas prices, Biden has drained the strategic oil reserve (meant for times of national emergency) to the lowest level in 40 years.

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TUESDAY | 18

PAINTING & VINO: ‘MOONRISE WOLF HOWL’

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

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DANA POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY: MOVIE AND MAKE

10:30 a.m. On Friday, the Dana Point Public Library will screen Scared Shrekless for kids and their families. Bring a blanket and pillow for premium viewing comfort. Popcorn will be served. After the movie, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a craft. On Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., the library will host a crochet for beginners class for those interested in the art of crochet. All supplies are provided, and attendees will be able to take home their project. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

CARNIVAL COLOSSAL & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

5 p.m.-midnight. The Friends of San Clemente Foundation will host its annual Carnival Colossal at Vista Hermosa Sports Park all weekend. The event features an eclectic variety of food and dessert items, live entertainment, rides and a strong man and strong woman competition. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the carnival will be open from noon to midnight. And on Sunday, Oct. 16, guests can enter from noon to 10 p.m., with the Scottish Highland Games scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets for the rides can be purchased on-site. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. friendsofsanclemente.org.

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4TH ANNUAL INFINITY SUP DANA POINT HARBOR HOOT

8 a.m. Performance Paddling will host its fourth annual Infinity SUP Dana Point Harbor Hoot presented by Board & Brew. The paddling event is open for all ages

SATURDAY | 15 24TH ANNUAL DOHENY WOOD CAR SHOW

8 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 100 classic woodie wagons will be on display next to the picnic area at Doheny State Beach for the annual “Doheny Wood” car show by Southern California Woodies. Early Ford V8s, tin woodies and surf vans/buses are also welcome. A raffle for lots of beach- and car-related swag will also be featured at this free event, as well as a traditional catered barbecue dinner by Outback Steakhouse. Dinner tickets will be sold during the show. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. socalwoodieclub.com. 714.402.7278.

and abilities. Entries are $20 for youth under 18 and $30 for all other ages, and admission includes entry into all three events, a T-shirt, lunch and competitor-only raffle. Events include a 3K Channel Scoot, a 300-meter Harbor Hustle and a 250-meter, four-person Baby Beach Bolt Team Relay. Performance Paddling, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point. performancepaddling.com. 310.497.2369

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.

DANA POINT FINE ARTS

ASSOCIATION FALL FESTIVAL SHOW

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate Arts and Human ities Month in Dana Point with the Dana Point Fine Arts Association in the Dana Point Harbor on Saturday and Sunday. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danapointfinearts.org.

SUNDAY | 16

35TH FAM HUNGER WALK

1 p.m. Family Assistance Ministries

invites the community to join in its mission to combat and prevent hunger in the lives of those most vulnerable by participating in this year’s 2-mile walk. Registration opens at 1 p.m., with the walk scheduled to start at 2 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center. The walk will end at the San Clemente Pier Bowl. Registration for adults is $30 and is $10 for youth ages 4 through 17. Community Center, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente. fam.securesweet.com.

85TH BIRTHDAYFEST

5-8 p.m. Join Casino San Clemente for a family-friendly celebration of its 85th birthday. Entry and tours are free. Tickets for meals, dessert and alcohol are $5, $2, and $5, respectively. There will be live music by Swinsations, games and crafts, dancing and picnic fare. Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. thecasinosanclemente.com.

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IMPROV MONDAYS WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY

4-5:30 p.m. Put on by the San Clem ente-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

6-9 p.m. Enjoy painting and sipping with friends, as master artist Nick LeGuern will guide guests to recreate “Moonrise Wolf Howl”. The cost to attend is $45. Use the code PAINT25 to get $20 off. Bella Collina San Clemente, 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. 949.498.6604. bellacollinasanclemente.com.

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.

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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.

OCEAN INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: RICH GERMAN

6-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences and discoveries to the surface through presentations from an ocean of experts. Rich German, founder of Our Epic Ocean, will speak about his journeys on his paddleboard and marine conservation work. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274.

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n informed democracy—that’s what we as reporters and editors strive to shape ahead of every single election.

It’s our job to make sure you as readers and prospective voters know who it is you’re elect ing, what they stand for and how they plan to wield the power you’ve entrusted in them once in office.

With that in mind, every couple of years, we put together our Voters Guide, where readers can hopefully get a better idea of the candidates before you’ve marked your ballots and cast your votes by Nov. 8.

This year’s elections include numerous races that will be decided locally, including the state’s 49th Congressional, 36th and 38th State Senate, 74th State Assembly and the county’s Fifth Supervisorial districts.

Over the past few weeks, we talked to the candidates seeking your vote, asking them about their priorities and goals for office.

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49th District Candidates Look to Address Public Safety, Nuclear Storage

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

This November, incumbent Rep. Mike Levin, who is looking to secure a third term representing California’s 49th District in the House of Representatives, will face a familiar Election Day foe in Brian Maryott.

Maryott, who earned 46.9% of the votes in the 2020 election for the district, sees his chance in 2022 as an opportunity to properly represent the communities of the 49th—something he doesn’t believe Levin has done.

“I don’t think he’s the right fit,” Maryott said. “I think he’s proven that with his voting record and his policy initiatives, and I think we need stronger and more effective representation.”

Maryott, a career businessman and former San Juan Capistrano councilmember, said he has experience in

government that has prepared him to be a voice for more accountability and higher government performance in Congress.

Levin, a San Juan Capistrano resident, was raised in South Orange County before attending Stanford University and the Duke University School of Law, his campaign boasts. He also worked as an attorney and the executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County before his election to the House.

In a phone interview last month, Levin addressed the current political climate regarding abortion and pregnancy loss following the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. He said the decision was “deeply disconcerting” and “appalling” to throw out decades of precedent, reasserting his support of a woman’s right to make personal health care decisions.

“In some states, we’re already seeing the horrifying consequences of criminalizing women’s reproductive health decisions,” said Levin, referring to incidents such as an Indiana attorney general threatening to revoke the license of a doctor who provided a 10-year-old rape victim an abortion.

He added that Republicans would enact a nationwide ban on abortions sponsored by Lindsey Graham if given the chance—although some reports indicate a party split on the legislation.

Maryott said he felt abortion services will inevitably remain safe and legal in most states, and that he did not believe meaningful changes would occur to California’s current abortion legislation.

Regarding public schools, Levin mentioned that his children attend local public schools and expressed his gratitude for teachers and other staffs’

efforts throughout the pandemic. He added that he would continue to fight to fund public schools so they could attract high-quality teachers and reduce overcrowding.

Levin added that it was the nation’s constitutional duty to strive to become a more perfect union by learning from his tory, and said the current history being taught in schools adequately reflected that goal.

“I don’t think it’s right to divert all of our taxpayer dollars away from public schools and towards private schools, because they often leave certain kids behind,” he said.

Maryott said he favored school choice over an “archaic” system of using zip codes to determine where children go to government-run schools, and he added that he thought a school choice model was inevitable in California.

“Parents want choice, they want influence, they want transparency, to see what’s happening with their children’s education,” he said. “I think the public school system, in particular, in many areas has kind of overstepped a little bit into areas that are more parenting than teaching.”

Levin cited his efforts in Congress to address the “scourge of fentanyl” coming into the U.S., including votes for legislation that would help law enforcement at the southern border near San Diego and sanction fentanyl traffickers and manufacturers.

He also said the country should expand treatment and treat addiction as a disease, rather than a moral failing.

According to Maryott, federal agencies, foreign policy, and enforcement of law and order should reflect a heavy-handed response to the “constant flow of fentanyl over our borders.”

“We’re losing (young people) in record numbers, and it’s tragic,” Maryott said. “We have got to be willing to incarcerate people for long periods of time, if not life, for being any part of the distribution network of fentanyl.”

On public safety and policing, Levin talked about the Invest to Protect Act that he cosponsored along with 85 others, which would provide grants to smaller police departments. The bill was one of four that passed in the House on Sept. 22, as part of a major package that would

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also provide grants to mental health professionals, fund nonprofit organizations that work to reduce crime, and give grants to police to solve gun crimes.

Levin said he hoped the Senate would also pass the package and pointed to

other efforts to acquire funding for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Oceanside police.

“I’m extremely proud of working with our local law enforcement to do whatever I can,” Levin said of the legislation,

which is currently waiting for Senate consideration.

Maryott, during his interview, was not able to address policing due to time constraints.

While both candidates agree that the spent nuclear waste needs to be removed from San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, both had differing takes on how to accomplish that goal.

Levin said his efforts to listen to the feelings of communities that may temporarily host the waste before the federal government finds a permanent repository follows a model that has worked in Finland and Canada.

He also pointed to funding he had helped secure for the Department of Energy to restart a consent-based siting process, and noted his collaboration with other Democrats to try to establish a new nuclear waste administration to seek a repository through changing presidential administrations.

Maryott said that consent-based siting—which gains input from communities that will potentially host facilities to store spent nuclear waste—was a foolish concept, and that the federal government had originally and correctly concluded that Yucca Mountain in Nevada was the only answer for long-term nuclear storage.

Visit Levin’s and Maryott’s campaign websites for more of their perspectives on national and local issues.

Candidates Vie for State Office in 36th, 38th Senate Districts

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Come November, residents in South Orange County will vote on their local voices in the State Senate.

In the 36th District race, which represents those living in Dana Point and San Clemente, Democrat Kim Carr and Republican Janet Nguyen are running for office. Voters in the 38th District, covering San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo, will decide between Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson.

Carr said she is a third-generation Southern Californian who has lived in the district nearly her entire life. She grew up in Garden Grove, got her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton and worked as a national sales manager for broadcast television stations.

“I’ve been active in local government for over a decade and have proudly served on Huntington Beach City Council since 2018,” Carr said. “I served as mayor in 2021, and during that time, I led efforts to respond to the 2021 oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach, strengthened public safety while reducing homelessness by 35% and helped workers and businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

If elected to the Senate, Carr said she will fight inflation by fixing supply chains and cutting red tape for local businesses, reduce homelessness by increasing mental health and housing support, and defend reproductive freedom and the right of all people to control their bodies.

She is also campaigning to combat climate change and protect our beaches and coastal economy, while improving public education and lowering the financial barriers to college for students.

Nguyen, a state assemblymember, did not respond to requests for comment.

In campaign materials, she said she helped pass legislation expanding health care for the homeless, mentally ill and for lower-income families.

She also said she earned an “A” rating from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association because of her work to protect Proposition 13 and stop tax increases, and she wrote bipartisan legislation to increase a renters’ tax credit to help families deal with the high cost of living.

Nguyen has previously been a state senator and was also an Orange County board supervisor and Garden Grove councilmember.

“She is the first Vietnamese American elected to the State Senate, was the first woman Supervisor to represent the First District, the first Asian American and

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the first Vietnamese American to serve on the Board of Supervisors, as well as the youngest Supervisor elected in Orange County history,” her website biography states.

“In addition, Sen. Nguyen was the highest-ranking Vietnamese American elected official in California and the highest-ranking Vietnamese American woman elected official in the United States.”

In response to a question about affordable housing, Carr said she championed efforts for Huntington Beach to participate in a statewide program allowing the city to purchase existing apartment buildings with zero-interest loans when she was mayor.

“These apartment units were then eligible to offer reduced rental rates for residents earning anywhere between 80-120% of the (Area Median Income). This program added 674 units of housing to help the needs of middle-income earners without having to build a single unit,” Carr said.

Carr said that she’s also been an advocate for Project Home Key, the state and county partnership that converted motels into permanent supportive housing units to help the homeless.

“I also believe a reevaluation of CEQA is needed so residents and developers have confidence in the process, and we are able to have sensible, sustainable growth without unnecessary and costly delays,” Carr continued.

CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act, is a state requirement that municipalities often go through when considering new housing and developments.

As for candidates in the 38th District, Blakespear said her experience as a mayor of Encinitas, a small business owner and a mom makes her the “most qualified candidate to be the leader of our coastal district needs.”

“As your state senator, I will firmly support the reproductive rights of every woman in California, protect our communities from gun violence, champion small businesses, protect our natural resources and ensure a clean, reliable water supply for our state,” Blakespear said.

“During my three terms as mayor, I cut red tape and secured emergency grants to keep small businesses open during the pandemic, banned ghost guns and passed safe firearm storage requirements, provided 100% renewable energy to residents and businesses at no increased cost and improved transportation options, with a particular focus on biking and walking infra-

structure.”

Gunderson, who started and then sold auto dealerships in Orange County, did not respond to requests for comment.

On his campaign website, Gunderson said one of the reasons he is running is because of Californians facing issues with affordability and the cost of living.

“The state is quickly becoming a place for only the über-rich and the poor. We need to return economic opportunity for a golden California back to the middle class and stop the wave of our best people leaving the state for cheaper alternatives,” Gunderson said.

“The state has a $97 billion-dollar surplus, yet (refuses) to budge on our highest-in-the-nation gasoline taxes,” he continued. “We have the highest income tax and the highest sales tax. The state and SANDAG are exploring a double tax on vehicle usage, in addition to our gas taxes.”

Gunderson also wants to address homelessness.

“The state’s one-size-fits-all, just throw money blindly at a problem (approach) has netted zero results. We must tailor solutions that address individual level causes of homelessness and supports the local organizations that are reflective of the individual needs of each of our unique communities,” Gunderson said.

“My solutions focus on accountability, compassion, and above all, transparency,” he continued. “There is nothing compassionate about allowing our most vulnerable Californians to sleep on the streets, and it is a fundamental failure of our state that we have allowed this to become such commonplace.”

Blakespear addressed affordable housing when asked about the topic.

“A lot of politicians talk about providing more housing options—but I’ve actually done it as mayor. Less than one year after getting state approval for the city’s housing plan, the City of Encinitas has approved more than half of our total assigned goal for the next eight years,” Blakespear said.

“It’s worth noting that our Housing Element Update has resulted in 334 new affordable housing units that are already built or currently underway in Encinitas,” she added. “Our city has also led the way by cracking down on illegal vacation rentals, which are a consistent problem in South Orange County.”

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Bates, Foley Discuss Coastal Erosion, Toll Roads, Dana Point Harbor

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Democratic incumbent Katrina Foley and Republican challenger Patricia Bates are facing off in the race for Fifth Supervisorial District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors this November.

The Fifth District represents the South County cities of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point, as well as Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa, with parts of Lake Forest and Irvine.

Foley, who has served as the representative for the Second Supervisorial District since March 2021, is seeking reelection to now represent District 5 after last year’s redistricting put her home city of Costa Mesa in the newly redrawn District 5.

Foley previously served as a mayor and councilmember of Costa Mesa and was also a trustee on the Newport Mesa School District’s governing board.

Reflecting on her first term as supervisor, Foley said she is most proud of the audit she conducted on the county’s funding of homelessness and mental health treatment services, as well as the county’s response to the roughly 126,000 gallons of crude oil that leaked near Huntington Beach a year ago this month.

If reelected, four main issues that Foley would like to focus on are the harbor redevelopments; coastal erosion at Cap istrano Beach; moving the spent nuclear

waste out of the San Onofre Nuclear Gen erating Station and completely closing down of the plant; and supporting the Orange County Sherriff’s Department in keeping the community safe.

As the first mayor of Laguna Niguel, Bates helped to incorporate the city in 1989 and served four terms as mayor.

Following her time on the City Council, Bates was elected to the State Assembly, representing the 73rd District.

Bates, who currently serves as a state senator for California’s 36th District, previously held the position of Fifth District supervisor from 2007 to 2014.

Following her term on the OC Board, Bates was elected to the State Senate in 2014. During her tenure as a senator, Bates is proud to have authored measures that crack down on sex offenders, distributors of fentanyl, and protecting those seeking addiction treatment.

If elected to represent the Fifth District once again, Bates has stated that she’d prioritize increasing public safety, protecting the county’s coastlines and protecting taxpayers from waste and fraud in government.

In addressing coastal erosion, Bates has previously stated that “bluff safety is crucial to save lives and preserve beach access, which is an integral part of the Fifth District’s economy and way of life.”

Bates noted that the county should apply for Senate Bill 1 funds, which are meant to financially support California’s coastal communities that are addressing sea-level rise. Such funds, she said, would

support sand replenishment efforts “to save beaches and protect vulnerable infrastructure such as our coastal rail lines and roadways.”

As residents, business owners and voters alike have voiced concerns with lack of transparency with the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization project, Foley says she’s spoken with the Harbor Partners to address the issue.

“I think that they do need to do a better job of communicating progress to the public,” Foley says. “I’m an open book when it comes to these kinds of projects; I like to communicate more, rather than less, so you’ll probably see a lot of communication coming out of my office related to status updates related to where the funding is coming from, the timeline for improvement.”

Residents have also voiced concern that the 241 Toll Road could still get extended despite the County Board, Orange County Transportation Authority and City of San Clemente entering into a cooperative agreement aimed at preventing such an occurrence.

In response, Foley noted that she is against a toll road expansion into neighborhoods.

“I have a record of protecting business es and homes from eminent domain, and will fiercely defend the right of South County residents to self-determination,” Foley said. “I will continue to support the community cooperative agreement for road improvements, and reasonable measures to reduce traffic

such as traffic light synchronization that is based on historic, as well as real-time traffic patterns.”

Bates has previously pushed for legislation to codify into law that the 241 end at Oso Parkway, which is where it presently stops and Los Patrones Parkway begins, essentially blocking an extension through San Clemente.

Per the cooperative agreement, Bates was asked by the City of San Clemente to withdraw the legislation. The agreement, which Bates supported, solidifies three ongoing traffic relief projects in South OC: extending Los Patrones as a free, non-tolled arterial road; adding carpool lanes on Interstate 5, between Avenida Pico and the San Diego County line; and widening Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano.

In an email, Bates wrote that ensur ing local governments and community members have a say in where private toll roads are placed “must be a collaborative effort to ensure protections of existing structures and protected open space.”

“I worked tirelessly with Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of San Clemente to bring about the cooperative agreement on the toll road issue and demonstrated that working together brings beneficial solutions,” Bates said.

“I remain committed to the cooperated agreement and the three-project plan of widening the I-5, widening Ortega Highway, and extending Los Patrones Parkway,” Bates said.

Davies Faces Challenge from Duncan for 74th Assembly Seat

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

LAURIE DAVIES

Assemblymember Laurie Davies prides herself on always being a problem-solver—from her time as a general manager of two restaurants, to running her own event planning business, and now to tackling local and state issues as an elected official.

“That’s why I really enjoyed serving on (Laguna Niguel) City Council, trying to solve problems at the local level, and that’s where I’m at the state level, getting good bills, like I was able to do, passed,” said Davies, who won her State Assembly seat in 2020.

If elected to serve a second term, Davies noted she would like to focus on multiple issues, from inflation to housing, and coastal erosion to water infrastructure.

On inflation, she said she intends to crack down on the issue by supporting truck drivers and addressing supply chain issues at the Port of Long Beach.

As California cities and counties continue to work with the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development to update their Housing Elements and demonstrate adequate planning for their communities’ housing needs, Davies said she would like to see regional approaches to addressing the housing shortage.

With many California cities already developed out, Davies pointed to a need for cities to work together “because there are some cities that have the land, but they don’t have the money, and there’s other cities that have the means but don’t have the land. We need to work together as a regional fix when it comes to housing, (rather) than trying to make each city do it separately.”

Another ongoing issue that many coastal cities in her district are facing is the eroding coastline. She said she supports cities such as San Clemente that have looked to secure funding from the federal level for sand replenishment efforts.

Other environmental focuses of hers, she said, are on energy resources, as well supporting efforts to build new desalination plants like the one South Coast Water District has proposed for Dana Point’s Doheny area or the recently rejected Brookfield-Poseidon plant in Huntington Beach.

“Desalination has proven to be a great way to help get clean water to people and clean our local ecosystems, yet unelected state bureaucrats shot down the proposed facility in Huntington Beach,” Davies said of California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) unanimous vote to deny permits. “I want to do legislation to put desalination projects as priority items for the state to consider approving.”

With the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project set to be presented to the CCC and State Lands Commission this year, Davies noted that she’s hoping to see the project move forward.

During her first term representing the 73rd Assembly District (now the 74th), Davies said she’s most proud of her ability to get legislation passed with bipartisan support, including Assembly Bill 381, which requires drug treatment centers to carry opioid overdose emergency medication, a bill co-authored by Democratic Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris.

“Something I promised when I ran in 2020 was that I was going to work across the aisle, and that’s something I was able to do and will continue to do, because we have to have balance here,” Davies said. “I think the best legislation that’s passed is when it’s passed by both parties.”

“I really enjoyed the opportunity to serve and make things better,” Davies continued. “I love this state; I moved to this state when I was 18, and I don’t plan on going anywhere else. So, I will continue to fight so that we can afford to live here, so we can live here and feel safe.”

CHRIS DUNCAN

Prior to serving on the San Clemente City Council, Chris Duncan served as an assistant U.S. Attorney to the Department of Homeland Security—a career he pursued after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

While working with law enforcement officers and national security professionals at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, “advising the decision-makers” as a Homeland Security attorney, Duncan decided that he wanted to be the decision maker.

During his tenure with Homeland Security, Duncan came to realize that “to make a real difference in my community, it’s elected officials who really have that ability to improve people’s lives. Not 10 years from now—tomorrow.”

“I want to be in the room where the decisions are made,” Duncan continued. “I think I have something to offer, foundationally there; I am the type of person who’s willing to stand up for things that are right, even if it comes at personal cost to me, even if it’s politically unpopular, I’m still willing to do that if it’s the right thing for our community, for our district.”

Duncan, who lost his Primary Election campaign for the Assembly seat in 2020, said his top priorities, if elected, are addressing housing affordability and homelessness.

Duncan said he would like to see a program developed in which unhoused individuals are “connected with the services in a safe environment to address the underlying reason for homelessness—be that economic, health, mental health, substance abuse—instead of doing a one-size-fits-all and saying, ‘Hey, let’s just build a big shelter and put everybody in there.’ ”

Addressing the shortage of affordable housing, Duncan said that rather than pushing for state mandates on local communities, he would rather see the legislature provide incentives for cities to invest in the development with affordable housing.

Duncan added that he would also like to prioritize supporting residents during a time of high costs and rising inflation.

“I think the economics is really forefront in people’s minds,” Duncan said. “California is too expensive; I mean, everything costs more here. We’ve got to act at the state level to drive down these costs.”

To address rising gas prices, Duncan argued that the legislature should have suspended the gas tax in addition to implementing a rebate program for California drivers.

Arguing that a gas-tax suspension would have a more immediate effect while the rebate program would have had a more long-term effect, Duncan said that “the situation was so severe, I thought we should have done both.”

As the state of California sees a nearly $100 billion surplus, Duncan would like to see the money directed back to taxpayers’ pockets.

“When you look at California’s budget, we’ve got a $100 billion surplus. To me, that means people were overtaxed,” Duncan said. “Let’s get that money back into the community, whether that’s through small businesses, tax breaks or credits, whether it’s through rebates to individuals.”

Pointing to his term on San Clemente’s City Council, Duncan added that he has been deeply involved in his community, “seeing what people care about every day.”

“They do care about individual choice,” Duncan said. “They care about protecting their kids, and they care about having a government that’s working for them to keep money in their pockets.”

California State Propositions

Constitutional Right to Repro ductive Freedom. Legislative Constitutional Amendment

On the Ballot: Amends California Constitution to expressly include an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom, which includes the fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives. This amendment does not narrow or limit the existing rights to privacy and equal protection under the California Constitution.

Background: This proposed measure that looks to enshrine in the state’s constitution the right to abortion and contraception follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this June to overturn Roe v. Wade the long-standing SCOTUS ruling that found the U.S. Constitutional protection to privacy included the right to an abortion. Under state law, abortions are legal in California up to fetal viability (roughly 24 weeks). Abortions can be performed after the age of viability only if the pregnancy poses a health risk to the mother. Currently, the California Constitution guarantees the right to privacy. Though the Constitution doesn’t explicitly define what’s included in that protection, the California Supreme Court previously found that such protection includes reproductive rights on abortions and whether to use contraceptives.

What Supporters Say: Those advocating for the constitutional amendment argue that doing so would unquestionably protect a person’s right to an abortion, prevent it from being up to interpretation and make reproductive rights a health care issue rather than a political one.

What Opponents Say: Groups such as the No on Prop 1 Committee argue that a woman’s right to choose an abortion is already protected in the California Constitution and that the amendment would give politicians more power of health care policies. The California Catholic Conference further argues that the language in the measure is too broad and unrestrictive, protecting late-term abortions.

PROPOSITION

Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands.

gambling laws. Directs revenues to General Fund, problem-gambling programs, enforcement.

Background: Proposition 26 is one of two ballot initiatives with a focus on sports wagering. Prop 26 focuses on in-person wagering with the addition of roulette and dice games, all of which would be conducted at Native American Indian casinos. Sports betting would be conducted on a wide range of athletic events, with exceptions for high school sports and California college teams. Financially, this would potentially raise tens of millions of dollars annually from 10% of the profits from sports betting at racetracks. Of that generated revenue, 15% would go to problem gambling prevention and mental health, 15% would go to enforcement, and 70% would go to the General Fund. Supporters for Prop 26 include 25 American Indian tribes and the San Diego Police Officers Association. Opponents for Prop 26 include several corporate casinos and the Republican Party of California.

What Supporters Say: Proposition 26 offers responsible, safe, regulated and experienced locations for Californians to participate in new gambling activities.

What Opponents Say: Proposition 26 does not benefit residents or local communities and expands the tax-free monopoly of tribal casinos on gaming.

Background: Proposition 27 is the second ballot initiative to focus on sports wagering, with a specific focus of online or mobile betting. Prop 27 says it would autho rize gaming tribes and online sports betting or qualified gaming companies with agreements with gaming tribes to operate online sports betting outside Indian lands. Betting on youth sports would be prohibited. Of the possible hundreds of millions of dollars generated by fees and taxes, 85% of the revenues would go toward permanent and interim housing for the homeless and mental health support, and 15% would go to the Tribal Economic Development Account. Supporters include Major League Baseball, three American Indian tribes and the mayors of Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland and Sacramento. Opponents include the state Democratic and Republican parties, five American Indian tribes, the state Senate and Assembly minority leaders and lieutenant governor.

What Supporters Say: Proposition 27 is an important step toward combating homelessness in California and would provide a regulated and sustainable source of funding for those programs.

What Opponents Say: Proposition 27 will only benefit out-of-state gambling corporations and harm the rights of California tribes, which have provided trusted and responsible gambling limited to in-person locations.

PROPOSITION 28

Provides Additional Funding for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools. Initiative Statute.

On the Ballot: Provides additional funding from state General Fund for arts and music education in all K-12 pub lic schools (including charter schools).

On the Ballot: Also allows sports wagering at certain horseracing tracks, private lawsuits to enforce certain

PROPOSITION 27

Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

On the Ballot: Allows Indian tribes and affiliated businesses to operate online/mobile sports wagering outside tribal lands. Directs revenues to regulatory costs, homelessness programs, nonparticipating tribes.

Background: Proposition 28 would establish a minimum amount of funding for K-12 public school arts education programs from what was already established by Proposition 98 in 1988. That original proposition guaranteed either a minimum of 40% of the General Fund on K-14 education, plus or a minimum guarantee based on student attendance and change of cost of living. This year’s Prop 28 would guarantee a minimum of 1% of funding received from Prop 98, which would go specifically toward arts education programs. Proposition 28 would increase state costs by $800 million to $1 billion annually. Supporters for Proposition 28 include Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Universal Music Group, the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the United States Secretary of Education and the California Teachers Association.

What Supporters Say: Proposition 28 would open up opportunities for low-income and diverse communities to benefit children with access and equity in art and music education.

What Opponents Say: No official opposition has been presented against Proposition 28.

29

Requires On-Site Licensed Medical Professional at Kidney Dialysis Clinics and Establishes Other State Requirements. Initiative Statute

On the Ballot: Requires physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant on-site during treatment. Requires clinics to disclose physicians’ ownership interests; report infection data.

Background: If passed by voters, Prop 29 would impose a series of new staffing and reporting requirements on dialysis clinics, which perform treatment for patients who have developed kidney failure. Clinics would be required to have a physician, nurse practitioner or a physician assistant on-site during treatment hours; periodically report dialysis-related infection information to the California Department of Public Health; disclose to patients and CDPH a list of all physicians who have an ownership stake of a least 5%; get CDPH’s approval prior to closing or substantially reducing patient services. Prop 29 marks the third attempt in as many elections to change dialysis centers in California. Like Prop 29, Proposition 23 in 2020 intended to require clinics to have at least one licensed physician during patient treatments and to report data on dialysis-related infections. That proposal failed, with 63.42% of voters opposed. Proposition 8 in 2018, which failed with 59% of voters against it, would have required clinics to pay refunds to patients if their profits exceeded 115% of the costs of direct patient care and health care improvements.

What Supporters Say: Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, the labor union pushing Prop 29—as well as Props 23 and 8 before that—claims the additional staff would help improve quality of care. Through the prop, the union intends to reform the industry and promote more transparency

What Opponents Say: Those against the latest proposition, including Stop Yet Another Dangerous Dialysis Proposition, which raised millions of dollars in contributions from dialysis companies, argue that it’s a solution in search of a problem; there’s no clear evidence services are inadequate; the unions are using the measure to pressure clinics and organize workers.

PROPOSITION 30

Provides Funding for Programs to Reduce Air Pollution and Prevent Wildfires by Increasing Tax on Personal Income over

$2 Million. Initiative Statute.

On the Ballot: Allocates tax revenues to zero-emission vehicle purchase incentives, vehicle charging stations and wildfire prevention.

Background: Proposition 30 would increase income tax on incomes over $2 million by 1.75%, and the increase would continue until 2043 or if there are three consecutive years after 2030 with statewide emissions reduced by 80% of 1990 levels. Income tax for those individuals over $2 million is currently 13.3%. The tax revenue would be put into a clean air trust fund with the money divided up into sub-funds. From the trust, 35% would go to an investment plan for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, 45% would go to the Zero-Emission Vehicle and Clean Mobility Sub-Fund, and the other 20% would go to the Wildfire Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Sub-Funds. The sub-funds would also fund the hiring and training of firefighters. Supporters include ride-share corporation Lyft and the Cali fornia Democratic Party. Opponents include Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Republican Party of California.

What Supporters Say: Proposition 30 will put more zero-emission vehicles on the road earlier than expected, which will help the fight against pollution and climate change, and put that responsibility on those able to afford it.

What Opponents Say: Proposition 30 will raise taxes in a state that already has some of the highest taxes in the country and benefits special interests, specifically those of supporting corporation Lyft, where the state has already committed $10 billion to electric vehicles and infrastructure.

PROPOSITION 31

Referendum on 2020 Law that Would Prohibit the Retail Sale of Certain Flavored Tobacco Products

On the Ballot: A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects, a 2020 law prohibiting retail sale of certain flavored tobacco products.

Background: In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted Senate Bill 793, a bipartisan measure banning the sale of most flavored tobacco products, which has been popular for teens. Following SB 793’s signing, opponents petitioned to let California’s voters decide whether the ban should go into effect or overturn the policy. Under Prop 31, flavored tobacco products would be defined as that which has a flavor, apart from regular tobacco flavor, such as fruit, mint or vanilla, among other things. Stores or owners of vending machines that sell flavored tobacco could face a $250 penalty for each violation.

What Supporters Say: Supporters of the policy— including the American Lung Association, American Heart Association, and labor unions such as the California Teachers Association—claim that the tobacco industry has long targeted teens to purchase its products and believe the ban would help prevent underage tobacco use.

What Opponents Say: Tobacco advocacy groups, along with the California Republican Party, oppose the proposition on the basis that the policy would ban the sale of flavored tobacco to all California customers, including those legally old enough to purchase such products. Acknowledging that children shouldn’t be allowed to purchase tobacco—which is already illegal—the opponents believe restrictions can be achieved without prohibiting products to adults.

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KIDS OF CHARLEMAGNE

to come together. Kids of Charlemagne is planning to pull out all the stops to celebrate a half-century of their musical muse.

“We’re going to be playing at least one song from each of their albums,” Backal said.

Kids of Charlemagne is excited to return to The Coach House after being asked back, according to Backal. He called the invitation an “honor” and has seen his musical heroes perform at The Coach House.

“When you’re invited back, you almost feel like, gosh, you earned it,” Backal said. “That means we did something right the first time.”

Like other musicians who have performed at The Coach House, Backal noted the great atmosphere and sound system.

Playing in front of the sold-out show the first time was a rush, he said. Backal came prepared that night, as he had to use a spare guitar he brought when a string broke on his first guitar a minute into the show.

“When you’re playing at that level, you really have to stay focused,” Backal said. “We were happy we stepped off the stage after 90 minutes, and felt good.”

SHOW DETAILS

What: Kids of Charlemagne

When: November 11. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m.

Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $20

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

When Kids of Charlemagne played at The Coach House for the first time in April, it was to a sold-out crowd.

With that experience under their belt, the local Steely Dan tribute band is now

set to return to the San Juan Capistrano venue on Nov. 11 for another show—just in time for the 50th anniversary of Steely Dan’s first album.

“That’s going to make it more special for us,” guitarist Bill Backal said.

Backal said that link just happened

The cover act also plays regularly throughout South Orange County, including in San Clemente and Dana Point. Backal said they’ve amassed a “pretty good” following who generally see them for free.

The Coach House gig, of course, will be different, because it requires a ticket— though Backal still expects their fans to

follow.

“We can play in this big concert hall, and people still come to see us,” Backal said.

Steely Dan tends to bring out people from throughout Orange County who are willing to drive so they can listen to live renditions of classic tunes, he said. Enthusiasts of Steely Dan are willing to see how well a band can play the songs, Backal said.

Kids of Charlemagne has great musicians who “lock in tight” when it comes to playing their instruments—a must since Steely Dan is one of the “most difficult pop bands to play,” Backal said.

One reason Backal attributes Kids of Charlemagne’s success is how the band members are constantly in tune with each other’s performances, which he thinks creates a better sound.

“The magic of our band is that we all really listen to each other,” Backal said. DP

‘Blonde’ Is an Exhausting

Viewing Experience

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

Andrew Dominik’s new historical drama, Blonde, has to be one of the most hateful films I’ve ever seen. Here, Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas) isn’t a success story, despite her short life. She’s the tragic victim of lifelong abuse and depression until the bitter end.

Those interesting stories of her living in foster homes, working at a factory and getting married during her teen years as Norma Jeane Baker? Nowhere to be found. The two classics she made with director John Huston, The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and The Misfits (1961)—the latter of which was her final film? Nowhere in sight.

Where is Marilyn’s equally successful and hilarious former roommate and close friend, Shelley Winters? Couldn’t tell you, myself. When we see Marilyn studying with legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg or auditioning for movies such as Roy Ward Baker’s Don’t Bother to Knock (1952), she is portrayed as out of her element and insecure.

Anytime Marilyn or Norma Jeane is rewarded or acknowledged, it’s for her looks or sexuality—not her intelligence and great sense of humor, as people in her real life later confirmed existed, and debunked her as the bubbly bimbo she was typecast as.

Instead, Dominik and Joyce Carol Oates

(author of the 2000 novel on which Blonde is based) focus on fabrications including a ménage-à-trois between the starlet, Charlie Chaplin’s son, Cass (Xavier Samuel), and Edward G. Robinson, Jr. (Evan Williams).

The real Norma Jeane spent the latter half of her childhood as an orphan because her mother, Gladys, was institutionalized following a mental breakdown. But Gladys (played by Julianne Nicholson in Blonde) didn’t attempt to drown her own child during a psychotic break, as seen on film.

Marilyn never met her real father, but I have a feeling she wasn’t obsessively haunted by his absence to the point of hysteria, as shown in Blonde

De Armas—who actually does well occasionally with the limited material—is apparently given direction for only three emotions: sad, perplexed and orgasmic.

No doubt, Marilyn Monroe had her hard ships, especially regarding the men in her life. But to replace her real tragedies—such as her inability to successfully carry through a preg nancy because of endometriosis—with three

rape scenes and an abortion (all that definitely did not happen) is distasteful and grotesque.

People have consistently praised Chayse Irvin’s black-and-white and color cinematography, and Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ score for Blonde, which I can agree with. I also thought Bobby Cannavale and Adrien Brody as two of Marilyn’s husbands, baseball star Joe DiMaggio and respected author Arthur Miller, respectively, would have been great casting.

But what sinks Blonde as a film the most is that Dominik clearly has no respect or interest in Marilyn, the person. Which asks the question: why does this movie even exist? If Dominik wanted to make an allegory to how abusive Hollywood is, he could have easily created a fictional actress loosely inspired by Marilyn or Jayne Mansfield or Jean Harlow.

For an appropriate depiction of the real Marilyn Monroe, look up some of her interviews and archival footage uploaded on YouTube, or listen to stories told by her old costars and friends. Revisit or introduce yourself to her best features. Because Blonde as a cinematic experience remarkably fails. DP

Kids of Charlemagne guitarist Bill Backal said it is an honor to get invited back on stage at The Coach House after their first show there in April. Photo: Courtesy of Gary Tinnes

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20226645471

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

31421 LA MATANA ST

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31421 LA MATANZA ST

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/29/2022

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October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2022

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 chang es described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

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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.

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

33142 MESA VISTA DRIVE DANA POINT, CA 92629

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

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

33142 MESA VISTA DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

Full Name of Registrant(s): AMANDA JEWEL MILLER

33142 MESA VISTA DRIVE

DANA POINT, CA 92629

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The Bumpy Road of Senior Dating L

et’s say you’re 60 or older and single again. You might be divorced or in the process of getting a divorce. Or perhaps you’re a widow, or a widower.

You admit you are a bit lonely, so you’ve decided to put yourself out there in the dating world in hopes of meeting a compatible mate.

You are committed to getting off the couch and out of the house to focus on interacting with friends and meeting new friends. Perhaps you are considering online dating.

You don’t want marriage, just someone you’d enjoy being with. Someone who shares your values and interests. You’ve managed to have a few dates, but no one has clicked yet.

And then someone comes along who adds a little spark to your life. You think that perhaps a relationship could evolve. It’s hard, because you find yourself comparing that new person to your ex, and they don’t have the qualities that your former partner had.

You’ve had some interesting conversations with the person, which have revealed a small red flag or two.

Take, for example, Jane (not her true name), an Orange County resident who emailed, “Four months ago, I met Bill (also not his true name) online. He’s been separated for two years from his wife of 26 years.

“On our first date, the hours flew by. We had fun conversation and seemed to con nect. Afterward, he emailed saying he had a great time, and our interests were similar.

“I wrote back expressing two concerns based on our discussion. One being that

he is from Canada (his company transferred him to the OC) and his family lives 16 hours away. What would happen if he got homesick and wanted to move back there to live?

“And second, his marital status: separated two years. What is really going on there?

Calvin Klein

ON LIFE AND LOVE

BY TOM BLAKE

“He assured me that he’s here to stay, that his family is in full support of his being here, and his divorce is pending because he owes his attorney money and that was all that was needed to get the ball rolling.”

While Jane intended to proceed slowly with Bill, she rationalized that she, too, was once in the same position: separated, heart ready to move on, but with a legal system that can take a long time to finalize a divorce.

Jane added, “I have seen his divorce papers, so I know he’s working on the final stuff, and he was truthful with me. I gave him a chance, because I, too, had someone take a chance on me while I was waiting for my divorce to be final.

“We’ve had an awesome four months together. He helped me with remodeling my townhouse, and he met my family. We spent a weekend away exploring galleries and hiking. We enjoy our downtime after work and making dinner together—enjoying the domestic side of life.

“Then, suddenly, the rug was pulled out from under my feet. Now, he’s telling me that his head says one thing but his heart another, that there is a wall up. Apparently, he was hurt as a teenager by a relationship

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Looking east down Doheny Park Road, you can see the hills of San Juan Capistrano in this 1969 photograph.

Every week, the Dana Point Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit, as well as the date and location of the photo, to sraymundo@picketfencemedia.com

and again when he arrived in California. It’s taken six months to get over his latest heartbreak. He thinks if people must work at a relationship, it’s not the real thing.”

Jane rationalized again, stating: “He is bewildered and confused by his feelings, due in part to a lack of dating experience. This guy hasn’t ‘found’ himself yet.

“I must let time take care of things. I like him, but only he can find himself. He feels bad that he hurt me. His being in my life has been a positive thing; I experienced how wonderful it is to have someone real ly treat me like a woman, which I haven’t experienced in a very long time.”

I hear what Jane says, but Bill didn’t

treat her like a woman for long. Her situation reminds me of the 2004 book

He’s Just Not That Into You

Seniors who choose to date again need to trust their instincts and keep their expectations in check.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP

Say hello to Calvin Klein, a handsome boy with a great personality. Laid-back for a 1-year-old, he loves to relax and soak up the afternoon sun. When he isn’t getting his beauty rest or practicing his cat walk, Calvin Klein enjoys being petted and making new friends. Could this fetching feline be the one for you?

If you are interested in adopting Calvin Klein, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

DP

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

DANA POINT

Photo: Courtesy of Orange County Public Library

COFFEE

‘Daisy Jones and The Six’

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows the meteoric rise of a rock band through interviews with band members, producers, family, and friends.

Brothers Billy and Graham Dunne form the nascent band in the late ’60’s along with four others; hence, The Six. While modestly successful, The Six are missing something. Daisy Jones is everything The Six needed to make it big. Daisy is gorgeous, charismatic, and a great singer/ songwriter. With Daisy, the band gets to the top of the rock scene, playing stadium venues and cutting top 10 albums with multiple hit songs.

Despite the success, things are not perfect. Billy is a recovering addict, who fights daily to not succumb to his demons. Other band members believe they are not given equal say in writing or performing songs. They feel Billy assumes too much leadership.

Daisy is an addict who is on a path of wanton self-destruction, which may take the whole band with her. At one point, Daisy marries an Italian prince, who is a more destructive drug addict than she is. Two band

members are in a relationship, but it is apparent that only one sees marriage in the future.

Lastly, Billy is happily married with three children, but it is clear he and Daisy have feelings for one another. On July 12, 1979, all of these issues come to a head in a performance at sold-out Chicago Stadium.

For lovers of rock and roll documentaries and history, this fictional account is excellent. While several bands and great women rockers from the ’70s can be seen in Daisy, it seems the band Fleetwood Mac has the largest influence on the author. Many similarities exist between Daisy and Stevie Nicks, as well as the other members of The Six and Fleetwood Mac.

I found the book to be an engaging, quick read that held my attention. The story was believable, but not overly descriptive of an environment of easy sex and even easier drugs. The characters were developed to the point I actually cared and felt for them.

I highly recommend this book, especially for those interested in rock music of the ’70s.

This book was the September selection for the Seaside Book Group that meets at the Dana Point Library on the fourth Monday of every month.

For more information, please call 949.495.5517.

Dan De Neve is a longtime employee of the Orange County Public Library. He currently works at the Dana Point Library as the Adult Services Librarian. He is an avid reader of history, biographies and sports. DP

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Ground Assault

Dana Hills opens a physical Pacific Coast League slate at Irvine

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

L

ate-breaking in the season with only a four-team league, but, finally, the Dana Hills football team turns toward Pacific Coast League play, where every game will have playoff implications.

The Dolphins (5-2) closed out their nonleague slate last Friday, Oct. 7, with another comfortable win over Pacific Hills League competition in a victory over Portola, 42-22. Junior receiver Noah Kucera caught three touchdowns in the first half with 87 yards receiving on five receptions, and senior running back Christian Guarascio put up another huge night on the ground, with 240 yards rushing and two scores on 23 carries.

Dana Hills still remains unbeaten in 10 games against the lower league of the Pacific Coast Conference since joining the grouping ahead of the 2020 season.

Dana Hills now opens the renamed Pacific Coast League on Friday, Oct. 14, at Irvine (4-3). In a scheduling quirk, all three of the Dolphins’ league games will be on the road.

As it stands, Dana Hills has the thirdbest record in the Pacific Coast League and is second among the league’s teams in their CIF-SS rankings by CalPreps, the computer system whose algorithm helps determine the CIF-SS playoff divisions at season’s end.

Laguna Hills (7-0) leads the league ranked at No. 111. Dana Hills is No. 155, Northwood (6-1) is No. 165, and Irvine is No. 177.

The Dolphins have maintained their explosive offensive output from a season ago, although in a much more balanced fashion.

Guarascio has been the engine for the Dolphins and is Orange County’s rushing leader by more than 300 yards, amass ing 1,360 yards on 153 carries with nine touchdowns on the ground. The senior back has rushed for more than 200 yards in five of the seven games this season, in cluding three games of 240 yards or more. The powerful and prolific running of Guarascio, who spent most of last season pass blocking with only three games top

ping 71 yards rushing, has been a huge and necessary revelation for Dana Hills.

That’s not to say the Dolphins haven’t been able to throw, because while his numbers are not at the record-breaking levels of Bo Kelly a year ago, senior quarterback Connor Vernon has taken on the role more than admirably, especially as his impact transfer wide receivers became eligible. Vernon has completed more than 58% of his passes for 1,267 yards and 17 touchdowns, with eight interceptions.

Early in the season, senior Blaize Bolter was Vernon’s main target, with teamhighs in receptions (19) and yards (333) with four touchdown catches. However, the Dolphins’ offense has only grown more electric through the air with the arrivals of San Juan Hills transfer juniors Kucera and Chase Berry. In five games, Berry is the team’s touchdown catch leader with five scores and 257 yards on 16 receptions, and in just two games, Kucera has four touchdown receptions and 153 yards receiving on nine receptions.

Dana Hills also has the highest-rated defense among league teams by CalPreps. Senior Ethan Brougham leads the Dolphins’ defensive effort with teamhighs by a wide margin in tackles (77) and solo tackles (50). Brougham is also tied for the team lead in tackles-for-loss with junior Dominic Barto, as each has five. Junior Noah Brown leads the team in sacks with three and also has one of Dana Hills’ six fumble recoveries. Kucera

and juniors Luther Kingston and Cael Vincent all have an interception.

First up for Dana Hills in the Pacific Coast League is reigning league champion Irvine.

The Vaqueros are also unbeaten against Pacific Hills League competition this season, and like Dana Hills, they are bolstered by a strong running attack.

Seniors Kendyn Beaver and Evan Hasegawa have split ball-carrying duties with over 500 yards each and a combined 1,081 yards on 158 carries. Beaver and Hasegawa both have four touchdown runs, as does junior quarterback Joseph Tierney, who has run for 84 yards on 22 carries. Tierney has completed 44% of his passes for 621 yards and six touchdowns with seven interceptions.

Strong running games populate the entire Pacific Coast League.

Dana Hills will also be in for a fight against undefeated Laguna Hills on Oct. 21, as the Hawks deploy senior Troy Leigber, who has 15 touchdown runs and 959 yards rushing on 100 carries. Leigber also has three touchdown catches and 225 yards receiving on 14 catches.

Reigning CIF-SS Division 11 champion Northwood, which hosts Dana Hills in the season finale, possesses the league’s top-rated offense by CalPreps. The Timberwolves, led also on the ground by senior running back Adam Harper, have scored more than 30 points in five of their seven games and topped 21 points in all seven games.

As far as the playoff races are con-

cerned, Laguna Hills, Northwood and Dana Hills will, at minimum, be eligible for at-large selections with records of .500 or better. Irvine will need to win at least one league game to become eligible. The league champion and second-place team will earn automatic bids to the CIF-SS playoffs.

Based on the CalPreps rankings, Laguna Hills currently figures to be in either Division 7 or 8. If the season ended today, Dana Hills could slot into Division 10 or 11. However, there are plenty of points to be gained by wins or by margin of victory.

For example, Laguna Hills currently has a rating of 10.2, while Dana Hills has a rating of minus-1. An upset win for the Dolphins would be significant for the algorithm.

Additionally, CalPreps gives heavier weight to margins of victory that exceed its projections. Dana Hills is projected by CalPreps to beat Irvine (minus-4.1 rating) by one point, 28-27. If the Dolphins can beat the Vaqueros by even two touchdowns, it could again be significant for the algorithm.

Ultimately, specific division placement or computer formulas and ratings algorithms aren’t controlled by Dana Hills or any other team in the league.

What Dana Hills and the Pacific Coast League can control is their execution on the actual field of play, and every Pacific Coast League contest figures to be a bruising affair in the trenches, all of which start on Friday. DP

Dana Hills opens its Pacific Coast League schedule on Friday, Oct. 14, at Irvine. All three league games for the Dolphins will be on the road. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

Patterson Honored at Boardroom Surfboard Show

One of the most revered shapers in the world, Timmy Patterson enjoys his time in the sun at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

called on to build boards for some of the most radical surfers in the game. In the 1980s, he was shaping for Christian Fletcher and Matt Archbold. In the ’90s, it was boards for the likes of Mike Parsons and Pat O’Connell.

After the turn of the century, he picked up the planer for world champ Adriano De Souza, Jordy Smith, Brett Simpson, Timmy Reyes and too many others to list here. Currently, 2019 world champ and 2020 Olympic gold medalist Italo Ferreira is the most recognizable name on his roster.

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testament to just how much surfboard shaping talent there is in this amazing community, the Boardroom Surfboard Show in Del Mar last weekend honored San Clemente icon Timmy Patterson, and in one of those incredible twists of fate, fellow San Clemente craftsman Rick Rock won the Icons of Foam shape-off.

The Icons of Foam competition started in 2007 and over the years has celebrated the work of some of surfing’s most revered shapers, including the late Dick Brewer, thruster inventor Simon Anderson, Pipe line guru Gerry Lopez, as well as fellow San Clemente craftsman Matt Biolos.

This year, the show was dedicated to Patterson, who continues to build some of the best surfboards in the world.

As for Rock, who shapes out of the Los Molinos surfboard ghetto zone and is equally skilled with a planer in his hands as he is with a pair of drumsticks, the win at the Boardroom Surfboard Show is a long overdue acknowledgement of his talents.

Biolos, who’s worked with Rock since 1987, calls the man “an unsung master of surfboard building. He’s a composite creations madman.”

Rock was one of six shapers from around the world who was invited to the Boardroom competition.

Runner-up honors went to Jason Bennett of Chemistry Surfboards. Behind him were Sylvio Tico from Silver Surf Surfboards; Robert Weirner from Robert Surfboards; John Simon from Simon Shapes; Tim Stamps of Stamps Surfboards fame; Matt Kinoshita from Kazuma Surfboards; and Massa Tokuda from Harlem Surfboards.

Patterson, who has surfboard shaping

in his DNA, whittled his first board back in 1977 and has been hard at it ever since.

“My father and his brothers came over from Hawaii. My dad ended up at Windansea. My uncle, Robert, was shaping for (Dale) Velzy, while my dad was making boards for the guys in San Diego. He used to sand boards with a belt sander,” Patterson recalls. “We all surfed; our whole family surfed.”

“Hobie opened up in ’61, I think. Robert called my dad and told him there were jobs up in Dana Point,” Patterson contin ues. “He’d just had two kids, and I was on the way, so he moved up to Dana Point to work. I grew up in a surfboard factory.”

Over the decades, Patterson has been

“Interestingly, from Italo to Archy’s boards, the rockers are dead on,” Patterson says. “I’ll bring old boards out, put a rocker bar on them, and it’s pretty much the same as today. I can take one of Pat’s old ones, or Timmy Reyes’, or Brett Simpson’s, and measure it, and it’s literally the same. Maybe there’s a one-sixteenth of an inch here or there, but that’s usually just volume flow—added volume in the nose and fuller rails.”

Patterson and Rock are part of the long, colorful history of surfboard building in the Los Molinos area, and as we saw last weekend, they’re making sure that the tradition is in good hands.

As far as his philosophy on the state of surfboard shaping today, Patterson says,

“If you’ve never hand-shaped a board and you’re just designing it on a computer, the tendency is to want to make it look pretty. But that’s not always reality. It doesn’t matter what it looks like, you have to get it in the water.”

Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 67-69

GROM OF THE WEEK

JACOB BROWN

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Hard work pays off; look no further than Dana Point’s Jacob Brown. Dedicating himself to his surfing, he’s been putting in the hard yards to turn his dreams into a reality.

Recently, Brown got the good news that he’s qualified for the Prime USA Surf Series.

“Qualifying for Prime USA has been his focus since he started surfing competitively, and he’s very excited about reaching this goal,” Jacob’s father, Corey, shares before invoking the late Kobe Bryant’s work ethic.

challenge.”

This season, Jacob has also made the Dana Hills Varsity Surf Team. The only freshman on the contest squad, he’ll undoubtedly have an immediate, positive impact.

All that hard work has also been rewarded with some epic sponsorship support. Xcel Wetsuits picked up Jacob last year, while BEECH Brand Towels continues to encourage him to be creative in and out of the water.

In a recent collaboration with BEECH, Jacob drew and designed a towel that features Strands Point. Rumaner Surfboards also continues to supply him with dependable blades.

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

Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8

Outlook: The swell combination continues to gradually fade on Friday for thigh to stomach high waves, (2-3’+). A new mix of southerly swell and northwest swell moves in for the weekend, setting up waist to shoulder high surf, (3-4’) on Saturday and Sunday. Winds are primarily onshore from Friday through Sunday: Light in the morning, then light+ to moderate over the afternoons.

After winning the Icons of Foam shape-off at the Boardroom Surfboard Show in Del Mar last weekend, San Cle mente shaper Rick Rock (center) celebrates with his mother and Boardroom honoree Timmy Patterson. Photo: Courtesy of Boardroom Surfboard Show

Jacob Brown. Photo: Courtesy of Kevin Kielty

“His new goal is to be in the top of the Prime bracket; still embraces the Mamba mentality for competition and is excited about the new