October 15, 2021

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Start Your Engines Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Presents Dana Point Classic Car & Motorcycle Show G E T T I N G O U T / PAG E 10

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This outdoor event features more than 200 classic cars, a motorcycle display, an award ceremony, entertainment, vendors, great food and beverages, and more. Photo: File

Boys & Girls, Kiwanis Clubs to Host Pickleball Tourney

Judge Denies Request to Halt Higher Slip Fees

Ocean Institute to Host ‘Spook-tacular’ Educational Events

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Judge Denies Request to Halt Slip Increases, Lawsuit Continues

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

A judge denied an emergency request to put a halt on slip fee increases that went into effect this month, citing a demonstrated “lack of urgency.”

The complaint, which was filed on behalf of former and current slip renters who had slips as of June 21, sought a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Dana Point Harbor Partners from imposing the original increases. It also alleges that the increases are a violation of the lease agreement the Harbor Partners have with the County of Orange, the Dana Point Tidelands Grant, and state law. The plaintiffs are referred to in the lawsuit as N. Papageorges, D. Groves and A.J. Montrella.

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

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

The defendants’ responding memo-

City Council Appoints Ashok Dhingra to Planning Commission

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

In light of Danni Murphy’s resignation from the Dana Point Planning Commission in August, city council was tasked with appointing her replacement on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

The Planning Commission is comprised of five members who serve staggered fouryear terms. At the council’s direction on Aug. 9, the city clerk’s office published and posted notices inviting interested residents of Dana Point to apply. A total of 10 Planning Commission applications were filed by the Sept. 17 deadline.

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randum states that of the 2,409 boaters in the harbor, seven have indicated they would terminate their lease agreement.

It also counterargues that the Tidelands Grant contains no language regarding fees and methodology.

On June 21, tenants of the Dana Point Harbor Marina received notice that there would be slip rate increases. While boaters anticipated increases for an ultimate revitalization of the harbor, the jump in price came as a shock to some.

“Our contention is that the Harbor Partners used a formula of their own to determine market rates,” said Wayne Addison, of SOS. When Dana Point Harbor Partners took over as lessees for the county-owned land in October 2018, it was understood that changes would come to both the marina and landside. The push for a revitalization had begun decades ago and an agreement finally came to fruition: The Partners would invest $330 million into the harbor.

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

“Dana Point Boaters Association (DPBA), and most boaters in Dana Point, strongly disagree with the very large slip rate increase announced effective October 1, 2021, the rationale used to justify the increase, and the methodology cited for the increase,” DPBA President

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

City council held public job interviews with the 10 applicants at its Oct. 5 meeting, where Ashok Dhingra introduced himself and provided his professional background at the podium.

“I have an innate desire to give back to the community that I live in. I have practiced that all throughout my life here in the U.S.” Dhingra said.

Upon immigrating to the U.S., Dhingra attended Cal State Los Angeles and Loyola Marymount University, earning a masters in environmental engineering technology, according to his LinkedIn. Prior to his move to Dana Point seven years ago, Dhingra served on the Diamond Bar Planning Commission for one year and on the San Dimas Planning Commission for 16 years.

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Anne Eubanks wrote in a letter to Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.

Bartlett, whose district represents Dana Point, played a prominent role in finalizing the lease agreement with the Harbor Partners in 2018—as the county owns the Harbor, and Bartlett sought to create a public-private partnership for harbor management.

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

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

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

Dana Point Harbor Partners have reportedly provided county officials with a rate comparison that included marinas from San Diego through Los Angeles (the Southern California market to which opponents of the slip increase had referred).

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

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be a residential, bedroom community, and that’s about it,” Dhingra spoke of his experience. “As I got onto the Planning Commission, we recognized the city needed sales-tax dollars. There needs to be some commercial development.”

Dhingra added that while the city council sets the direction for the Planning Commission, the community and the community development director play important roles.

“I’m not saying you take direction and march. There’s also an important dialogue that takes place,” Dhingra said.

“When you hold public hearings, there is community involvement. The community expresses their views, and those views are listened to by the city council, as well as the planning commissioners. So, sometimes the direction changes.”

Dhingra said he initially moved to

Dana Point in order to be close to family, but soon realized his newfound appreciation for the city.

“What I like about City of Dana Point is the energy that this city represents, and the vibrancy. We moved here, our grandkids are going to be close, we are going to be close to the beach,” Dhingra said.

“But I think in living here, we discovered living here is more than just living close to the family.”

Dhingra also serves on the homeowners association for The Strand at Headlands community.

“I think I can be part of the team that brings home the vision that city council has,” Dhingra said. “It’s a hand-in-hand, collaborative, cooperative approach.”

After two rounds of city council voting on their first pick, and then first and second pick, Dhingra earned the appointment. danapointtimes.com

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vening a meeting to look at a resolution on vaccines, which the board was not.

Newsom announced on Oct. 1 that pending the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the vaccines, eligible students must be inoculated if they want to continue attending classes in person.

District staff and officials had previously emphasized they must follow state health guidelines. CUSD had not implemented a vaccine mandate for the district, prior to Newsom’s announcement.

In an Oct. 1 message to CUSD families following Newsom’s announcement, CUSD spokesperson Ryan Burris said there “are many unanswered questions” and that the district will keep families updated as they learn more information.

Some of the attendees of the organizational meeting at CUSD headquarters on Oct. 5 said they were against vaccine requirements on the grounds of freedom and individual liberty.

Parents and residents speaking against pandemic-related measures has become a regular occurrence at CUSD meetings, where, at times, they’ve questioned the safety and effectiveness of masks and vaccines.

Students and school faculty and staff throughout California are required to wear masks while indoors on campuses, but they can remove them if they are outdoors.

Health experts have generally said vaccines and masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are not harmful.

“Clinical trials show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in people with underlying medical conditions, including those that place them at increased risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, compared to people without underlying medical conditions,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

said on its website. “A COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.”

California has one of the lowest COVID-19 rates in the country, according to news reports. Over half of California residents—71.5%, to be exact—were fully vaccinated as of press time, based on the latest state vaccination records.

In Orange County, approximately two-thirds of residents are fully vaccinated. Citing state data, the San Francisco Chronicle reported unvaccinated Californians were between 15 and 20 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than vaccinated ones when deaths from the disease most recently peaked at the start of September.

CUSD maintains an online dashboard of confirmed cases in schools. Cases on the dashboard remain there for 14 days from initial symptoms or test date.

As of Tuesday, Oct. 12, there were three new cases at San Clemente High School and one new case each at Las Palmas Elementary School, Shorecliffs Middle School, Bernice Ayer Middle School, and Vista del Mar Middle School.

In Dana Point, there were four new cases at Dana Hills High School.

In San Juan Capistrano, there were six new cases at Capistrano Union High School, two cases at Ambuehl Elementary School, and one each at Marco Forster Middle School and San Juan Hills High School.

There were five new cases at Esencia K-8 in Rancho Mission Viejo.

In schools where boundaries include the three cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, there were six new cases at Capistrano Valley High School, five at Tesoro High School, two at Fred Newhart Middle School, and one at Niguel Hills Middle School.

Those figures generally represented a decrease compared to numbers from late August, when the Delta variant surged.

The mandated vaccine requirement for students could go into effect in either January or July, Newsom said. Students are eligible to opt out for religious or personal-belief reasons. If students are not vaccinated, they will have to go into independent study.

the harm plaintiffs would experience as a result of the increased fees. The memo also argues that the plaintiffs did not meet the burden of proof pertaining to the TRO. In a minute order dated October 8, the presiding Judge Glenda Sanders stated in her decision that the plaintiffs had not demonstrated in their request that there would be irreparable harm or immediate danger.

“The court’s finding that urgent, ex par-

te relief is not justified is based in part on the fact that, as plaintiffs themselves state in their moving papers, the proposed slip rate increase was ‘announced June 21, 2021…’” Judge Sanders wrote in her ruling.

The increased fees went into effect October 1.

“And yet plaintiffs waited until October 4, 2021 to file this ex parte motion when they could have brought a properly noticed motion in June or July 2021,

several months before the proposed increased slip rates were to take effect,” Sanders wrote.

While the court declined to grant emergency relief, Sanders clarified that she was not making a ruling on the overall lawsuit—in which she would consider the merits of after a properly noticed motion is served to all defendants in accordance with civil law procedure.

The lawsuit’s next hearing is set for Friday, Nov. 5.

Hundreds of parents and community members gather outside of CUSD headquarters on Oct. 5 for a demonstration against the state’s new vaccine mandate for eligible students. Photo: Courtesy of Jim Wynne

Student Vaccine Requirement Draws Backlash in South OC

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

A mandate from Gov. Gavin Newsom for all California students 12 and older to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus has stirred consternation among some parents and residents in South Orange County.

Hundreds of parents and community members held an organizational meeting outside the Capistrano Unified School District offices last week to speak against the mandate and consider next steps in making their opposition clear, including contacting state legislators.

Some in the crowd reportedly believed that the CUSD Board of Trustees was con-

(Cont. from page 3) is tasked with detailing either how they will prevail or how they will be irreparably harmed without injunctive relief.

Attorneys representing the defendants—the Harbor Partners and the County of Orange—filed a responding memorandum on Wednesday, Oct. 6, stating that the plaintiffs never actually served the summons or complaint to the defendants, nor had they demonstrated Dana Point Times October 15-21, 2021

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SLOPE FAILURE THREATENS HOMES AT CYPRESS SHORES

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO , DANA POINT TIMES

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he foundations of a few coastal-bluff homes within the Cypress Shores community in South San Clemente remain compromised after cracking in the affluent neighborhood significantly worsened last month.

The cracking and slope failure—the reactivation of an ancient landslide—is believed by experts to be the result of coastal erosion along the toe of the bluff, prompting the Cypress Shores Homeowners Association to seek emergency approval from the California Coastal Commission to install stabilization structures.

Metrolink this month completed a project to halt movement of the slope and reduce erosion by placing about 11,500 tons of new riprap, or large boulders, on the seaside of the railroad tracks, which sit directly below the blufftop homes and had reportedly moved about 15 inches.

“For now, we hope that the slippage has slowed or perhaps totally stopped.

And then that will hopefully buy time for a more long-term solution,” Councilmember Chris Duncan said of the slope failure and movement of the tracks.

“That area is unstable, because it’s all an ancient landslide. … As a result, it’s not stable, and it’s not able to withstand pressures such as the pressure of all of that weight of the slope, forcing down to the bottom of the bluff,” he continued.

Geologists, Duncan explained, have proposed implementing caissons, or retaining columns, to stabilize the foundation of the bluff, an endeavor that requires the Cypress Shores HOA to apply for a coastal development permit from the Coastal Commission.

It’s unclear how far along the HOA is in the permit application process, as Cypress Shores officials had not returned San Clemente Times’ repeated requests for comment, as of press time.

Jeffrey Beaumont, an attorney representing the HOA, told the Orange County Register last month that costs associated with needed repairs will likely fall on the shoulders of the homeowners, the HOA and potentially other stakeholder agencies.

According to a report to Metrolink’s Board of Directors in late September, the geological firm that Cypress Shores hired, GMU Geotechnical, found that the slope failure continues to move “at a variable rate.”

“The rate appears to be dependent on tidal and climactic variations,” the report explained, adding: “The progression of movement within this landslide will

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After a crack in the parking lot of the Cypress Shores community clubhouse worsened last month, the HOA took steps to divert stormwater away from the area. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

impact the railroad.”

Metrolink spokesperson Paul Gonzales said this week that the railroad operator is not part of the discussions on identifying long-term solutions on the slope failure, as those are being held among the Orange County Transportation Authority, city of San Clemente and Cypress Shores.

Atop the bluff, the cracking and subsidence have had significant impact on four homes and the parking lot of the neighborhood clubhouse. Two of the homes, according to the city, have been red-tagged, requiring the homeowners to vacate the property, while a third home has been yellow-tagged.

Cracks at the four homes were first discovered a year ago this month, according to claims the homeowners filed against the city this past April. The claims alleged that the city’s sewer utilities were likely to blame for the slope failure that caused “ongoing distress and damage,” such as “cracks in the floors and ceiling.”

The claims went on to state that while the cause of the slope failure was still under investigation, water from the city-operated sewer line located in the vicinity of the slope failure was “believed to have been introduced into the hillside and contributed to the slope failure/

movement.”

According to City Attorney Scott Smith, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, the city’s insurance carrier, denied the claims, which had sought between $1 million and $1.5 million in restitution for repairs and other related costs.

In April, the Cypress Shores HOA requested the city sign a tolling agreement allowing the two parties to work cooperatively on resolving the matter and avoid litigation.

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Underscoring the environmental factors at play, Duncan said the incidents highlight the effects of sea-level rise and coastal erosion on San Clemente’s doorstep.

“It’s kind of a code-red alarm that we need to be thinking strategically about the future and how to protect our coastal areas and prepare for further sea-level rise and coastal erosion, rather than trying to put the fire out once it’s started,” he said. DP

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DP | Ocean Institute to Host

‘Spook-tacular’ Educational Events for Halloween In the spirit of Halloween, it’s that time of year at Ocean Institute when visitors can revel in all things spooky and mysterious.

Come to Ocean Institute to partake in the ghostly fun on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-30. They will be evenings packed with enchanted activities, including learning sailor myths, legends and superstitions during the days of R.H. Dana. Visit the Mad Scientist Lab to conjure up ghost bubbles and fizzing eyeballs. Enjoy an animal encounter at the intertidal touch tank.

Exercise your powers of observation and compete in the Sea Monster scavenger hunt. See the magical sparkle of bioluminescence and fluorescence. Learn about vampire squid, ghost sharks and angular fish. Observe squid and cow eye dissections.

For story time with a mermaid from Sheroes Entertainment in the Mermaid Cove, come on Friday, Oct. 29, at either 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. Ghost Pirate School for Lil’ Scallywags has some new lesson plans for his pirates-in-training in shipwreck cove on Saturday, Oct. 30. Experiences are included with ticket.

Ticket slot times are from 4:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Adult admission is $20 and children’s admission is $15. Children 2 years or younger are free. Masks are required.

DP | ‘Spooktacular’

Halloween Events Planned for Dana Point There is much to celebrate during the month of October in Dana Point, as it welcomes Halloween with a number of fun-filled, sweet and spooky events across the city.

The Spooktacular Porch Decorating Contest is back, and Dana Point will once again hold its Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest for Kids, an active lifestyle Halloween Haunt and Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat, along with a visit from the Spooky Treat Trolley at four of the city’s parks.

“This is, by far, my favorite time of the year. I’ve been looking forward to Halloween since last Halloween,” said Dana Point Recreation Manager Sherry Murphy.

The Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat, held at the Dana Point Community Center, combines two fun family events into one great day. On Saturday, October 23, families can experience a Dana Point Times October 15-21, 2021

Ocean Institute is celebrating the spirit of Halloween with spooky educational events. Photo: Courtesy of Ocean Institute

Haunted House maze, games, crafts, cookie decorating, and entertainment, along with a costume parade and treats for children. Dana Point Police Services will be holding their annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot area, where families can meet the Bloodhounds, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, Mounted Patrol and more. That night at 6:30 p.m., the city will show a Halloween movie on the ballfield with free hot chocolate and treats.

“Dana Point Recreation is in the spirit of the season and busy working on the elaborate decorations and event planning to share with the community,” Murphy said.

“We invite everyone to come down to our Halloween events and share in the fun.”

Club explained, will have nothing to do with skill level.

There will be six pickleball courts with 24 players playing at one time. Each game will be decided in 10 minutes or the first to score 11 points, whichever comes first.

After five matches, the top four players from each group will be paired to play in a semifinal game and a finals game to determine the champions and runners-up.

Contest entry is $40 to play in one division, or $75 for both. To register as an individual, head to bgcsca.org/adultpickleball. If registering for both divisions, contact 949.492.0376, ext. 10, to receive the $5 discount code.

DP | Casa Rakes in

DP | Boys & Girls, Kiwanis

$250,000 in Donations During Annual Gala

Clubs to Host Pickleball Tourney for Charity

With the help of generous donations from the community, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens was able to raise $250,000 toward its ongoing mission of preserving the San Clemente landmark and offering cultural and educational programs.

The money was raised during the Casa’s annual Toast to the Casa fundraising event on Sept. 18, when hundreds of stakeholders, members of the community and dignitaries gathered for an evening of live music, food, libations and entertainment.

“In the past 20 years, this place has made its way from the hearts of a few dedicated families and individuals into a destination

The Kiwanis Club of San Clemente and Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area are inviting the community to participate in a pickleball tournament for charity this month.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Kiwanis Club will present the Pumpkin Pickleball Classic at the local Boys & Girls Club, where 48 players can compete in the tournament that’s meant to help raise money for the South Coast Area chapter and other charities that the Kiwanis Club supports.

Split into two groups, or divisions, each registered player will be randomly paired with another player ahead of each game.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19

Dana Point City Council 6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold a regular meeting. Dana Point Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

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.

Attendees should wear a face covering in order to comply with CALOSHA policies. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

that people from all over the world look forward to visiting,” Executive Director Amy Behrens said in a press release.

“On behalf of our Board of Trustees, we give our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone whose friendship and gifts of philanthropy, volunteerism, leadership, and experiences shared have made such a positive impact on Casa Romantica,” she continued in the release. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Dana Point ROCKS by Anthony Small

Ohana Encore Answers Call O

hana Encore Weekend was held Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, at Doheny State Beach and was a perfect bookend to the previous weekend’s traditional Ohana Festival. Friday’s bill included astounding sets by Beck, ZZ Ward and others, and Saturday’s lineup featured frontwomen Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, Sleater-Kinney and Amythyst Kiah. Pearl Jam was the headliner both nights, DANA POINT after doing the same ROCKS at the previous

BY ANTHONY SMALL Sunday’s Ohana. It should be noted that Dana Point was the only place to see Pearl Jam in North America this year, outside of a previous gig in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

ZZ Ward shared: “It felt so incredible to play my first show since becoming a mother. It was such a rush to get up on stage … and it was completely surreal to see my son watching me from the side stage. I didn’t know how I’d feel being back up there, or bringing Ezzie to his first show, but I felt more powerful than ever.”

Supergroup NHC (Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Chaney) made their scorching debut on Saturday afternoon, and were joined onstage by Foo Fighter Pat Smear and guest drummers Chad

Letter to The Editor SURF COLUMNIST CONSISTENTLY WRONG ON SONGS JOHN DOBKEN, public information officer at SONGS Dana Point Times surf columnist Jake Howard continues to misrepresent simple facts about the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) and the spent nuclear fuel that’s safely stored there.

In his latest column on the oil spill off the Orange County coast, Howard finds a way to mention SONGS, but the reference is disconnected from the facts.

He writes, “Whether it’s a leaky oil rig or a leaky canister of nuclear waste…”

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ZZ Ward at Ohana Encore on Saturday, Oct. 1. Photo: Courtesy of Anthony Small

Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron, and Barbara Gruska.

Pearl Jam added their exclamation point to both nights with out-of-thisworld sets that included classics such as “Evenflow” and “Can’t Find a Better Man,” as well as the debut of “new” songs that had been completed two years ago but were shelved due to their tours being canceled by the pandemic.

I absolutely must thank Ohana Festival curator and host Eddie Vedder, who when presented Music Preserves’“Music Preservationist Award” commemorating five years of Ohana Festival and bringing world-class music to Dana Point, signed the plaque, drew his trademark “Wave” art,

First, readers should know the spent nuclear fuel canisters at SONGS are made of 5/8” thick stainless steel, welded closed and weigh 20 tons empty. They have a service life of 100 years. There has never been an instance of one of these canister designs “leaking,” either at SONGS or anywhere else in the U.S. And what does “leaking” mean in this context? Inside the canisters are fuel assemblies (metal structures) that hold metal alloy tubes containing solid ceramic pellets of spent nuclear fuel. The canisters also contain helium. But no water, no green goo, just inert helium. It’s unclear if Howard is aware of this.

In a previous column on Sept. 23 about erosion, Howard claimed the “seawall” at SONGS is “bombarded by waves” at high tide. What he means is the lower wall that protects the pedestrian walkway gets wet. The much higher seawall on the other side of the walkway receives some ocean spray, but that could hardly be

and generously returned it to us. We will proudly display the signed plaque as the centerpiece of our Music Preserves Wall of Fame, hopefully coming someday soon.

Please go online to see more pictures from Ohana and Ohana Encore.

Anthony Small is Executive Director and co-founder of Music Preserves Foundation, a local musician and former City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commissioner. Small and his family have lived in Dana Point for 23 years. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

described as “bombarded.”

Howard last year wrote a column repeating wild claims regarding radiation without any citation of actual scientific research, which is simply irresponsible.

Readers deserve to know the facts, not misguided musings.

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FRIDAY | 15 SOUTH COAST FARMS U PICK WEEKENDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. South Coast Farms, a small family-owned business that farms off Ortega Highway at Tree of Life Nursery, will host U Pick events on the weekends (Fridays-Sundays) in October. All the crops grown are now open to the public to pick their own fruits and vegetables, without reservations needed. South Coast Farms encourages people to come out and pick their own food and enjoy an old-fashioned day of fall harvest. Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.9381. southcoastfarms.com.

CARNIVAL COLOSSAL 6-10 p.m. The Friends of San Clemente Foundation presents the Carnival Colossal & Food Truck Festival’s return to San Clemente all weekend. This yearly event offers the community and visitors with a host of rides, games, live entertainment and delicious eats. The festivities will kick off on Thursday evening, but from 2-6 p.m. that afternoon, the carnival will host “slow and low” rides with lower sound and speed for families with special-needs children and for preschool-aged children. More information about the carnival hours can be found on the city of San Clemente’s event calendar at san-clemente.org.

ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is Dana Point Times October 15-21, 2021

SUNDAY | 17 DANA POINT CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce presents the Dana Point Lantern District Car & Motorcycle Show. Located on Del Prado Avenue, between Violet Lantern and the Pacific Coast Highway/Del Prado archway, this event attracts thousands of spectators to enjoy hundreds of custom and classic cars, a motorcycle display, awards, entertainment, food and more. Come for the cars and motorcycles, stay for the great dining and shopping. 949.496.1555. danapointcarshow.com offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark. Cost is $45 for up to four devices, and the Zoom tour lasts up to an hour. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Check the Mission website for exact hours. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE 8 p.m. Andrew Norelli will host two nights of stand-up comedy (Friday and Saturday) at The Cabrillo Playhouse.

Admission is $25 when purchased in advance, or $30 at the door. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 16 TRIANNUAL BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The City of Dana Point, in an effort to encourage Dana Point residents to recycle, sponsors three Bulky Item Disposal and Recycling Events per year. This event will include on-site document shredding at Dana Hills High School and document collection at Palisades. Goodwill will also be on-site at both locations. Dana Point residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free event by bringing items, that cannot be picked up on regular collection days, to one of the convenient locations listed below. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern Street and

Palisades Elementary School, 26462 Via Sacramento.

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

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

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 1-2:30 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

TUESDAY | 19 LIBRE TUESDAYS AT JD’S 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Head to JD’s Kitchen and Bar every Tuesday for $5 libre shots and margaritas, as well as to enjoy Page 10

reggaeton, Latin and other top hits, as spun by DJ Romanero. Solotacos Catering will also be offering $2 street tacos. JD’s, 215 South El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.481.2115. jds-sanclemente.com.

WEDNESDAY | 20 TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

THURSDAY | 21 LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 5 p.m. Enjoy live music performed by Jim Plays Dan, a Steely Dan cover band. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Surprise Responses to ‘Where Are the Single Men?’ Column

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he title of my Sept. 23 column was “Where Are the Single Men?” In that article, I quoted Marci, a single woman, age 70, who said: “I live in Orange County. I am retired and would love to meet an available, honest, adventurous man. Where is he?”

Normally, a comment like Marci’s would draw responses from men aged 75 and older, who want to contact single women younger than they are.

So, I was surprised when the first two men who responded were considerably younger than Marci.

One young widower from Capistrano Beach wrote,“I’m 56 and still single. It’s been tough dating lately, thanks to COVID-19. I’m not giving up on women; they used to just fall in my lap without me looking.

“I guess I’m just too picky with the ladies, but I get flirted with a lot when I venture out to get a quick drink and a taste of social interaction. I’m focused on doing fun stuff with my son, age 20, before he moves out and moves on. He is itching to get out there in the world. When that happens, I’ll be online dating, I’m sure.”

I answered, “I am pleased to know that young people read these senior dating articles.”

Another response came from 61-yearold Tom of San Juan Capistrano, who emailed that he’d like to contact Marci, who is 10 years older than he is.

I responded to Tom, “You asked for Marci’s email address. Of course, I always ask permission to give out someone’s email address before passing it on to strangers.

Marci said she is now dating a man who might even be marriage material. Hence, she is out of the dating ballgame for now.

“However, it’s good to know you are 61 and live in SJC. I will keep my eyes open for you.”

Also, from that article, I was pleased to know that our newspapers are being read by people in Laguna Niguel.

Connie emailed: “I live in Laguna Niguel and have known about you for ages. I was at a family member’s house in San Juan Capistrano and saw your article titled ‘Where are All the Men?’ in The Capistrano Dispatch paper.

“In that article, you mentioned that single women, when initially exchanging contact info with potential dates, should only reveal a first name and email address, but not the last name or home address.

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emails. I also manage another email as chairperson of City of Orange Hearing Loss Association (hearingloss.org).

“I’ve worn hearing aids for years and got a cochlear implant in one ear two years ago. We have been doing social events and Zoom meetings. It’s been ON LIFE AND LOVE hard reading lips

BY TOM BLAKE with people wearing masks, but we are used to finding creative ways to overcome obstacles.

“I have never been on a dating site. I prefer the old-fashioned way of meeting potential mates. Maybe you can do a Zoom meeting for one of our upcoming meetings. We can title it ‘How to navigate the dating scene with a hearing loss.’ It would be hilarious.

“Thanks for all you do to keep others busy and happy. Amazing work! Like so many others, you never knew where your path was going to lead. I’m finally calling myself retired at 70, whatever that means.”

In my answer to Connie, I noted that the column “mentioned that the internet can

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BOOK PRESENTATION Tom Blake will be the guest speaker at the Dana Point Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, when he’ll talk about his new book Tutor & Spunky’s Deli: A Dana Point Landmark. The meeting, is free to attend and is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Dana Point City Council Chambers. Seating is limited.

be a valuable dating tool, which is especially true during pandemic times, when people are not venturing out as much. Consider giving internet dating a try, but just be careful.

“Retired at 70 means you are still active and busy, and helping people. Keep it up!”

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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Meet Vincenzo, a 6-month-old sweetie who just can’t wait to meet you.

He is the perfect mix of loving to play but also has the maturity to appreciate a relaxing afternoon. Vincenzo enjoys the company of other cats and wouldn’t mind a feline roomie. Could this terrific youngster be the one for you?

If you are interested in adopting Vincenzo, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form.

Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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

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

Level: Medium

Photo: Santa Ana Public Library

FROM THE ARCHIVES

This photograph shows a Bucyrus shovel at work on a road project in Dana Point in approximately 1929. As smoke pours from the chimney, other Western Construction Co. equipment is shown nearby.

Every week, 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 lboyd@picketfencemedia.com.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Dana Hills senior Angel Garcia (99) scored on a 47-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Dolphins’ 56-30 win over Northwood. The score by Garcia, a special education student-athlete, garnered a huge celebration from his Dolphins teammates. Photos: Alan Gibby/Zone57

RUN TO REMEMBER Angel Garcia scores on special run in big DHHS football win

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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he Dana Hills football team got pushed maybe harder than it expected in its nonleague finale against Northwood, but the Dolphins showcased their resiliency and capped off a big win with a special moment heading into Pacific Hills League play.

Northwood’s rushing attack gave the Timberwolves an early lead and kept them pesky in the first half, but Dana Hills’ quickstrike offense hit again and again as the Dolphins pulled away for a 56-30 win on Friday, Oct. 8, at Dana Hills High School.

Dana Hills senior quarterback Bo Kelly completed 18 of 28 passes for 372 yards and four touchdown passes, and Kelly ran for two more touchdowns. Senior receiver Owen Chambers caught six passes for 121 yards and a touchdown, and senior receiver Omarjaye Black caught four passes for 89 yards and two touchdowns, also running back a 95-yard, kickoff-return touchdown.

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Despite another night of offensive prowess from the Dolphins’ usual suspects, Dana Hills’ biggest touchdown of the night was its last score in the fourth quarter.

Following an interception by Hayden Dendiu to open the fourth quarter, Kelly and the offense vaulted Dana Hills over midfield with a 49-24 lead. With the Dolphins in Northwood territory, Dana Hills coach Tony Henney called a timeout, and after a quick discussion with the Northwood staff, the Dolphins brought on a most deserving substitution.

Senior Angel Garcia, a special education student-athlete, was put in at running back.

Garcia took the handoff from Kelly straight up the middle, avoided the Northwood defenders and sprinted 47 yards for the touchdown, which sent the Dana Hills bench flooding into the end zone to celebrate.

“You can’t put words to how special that is, especially as a kid that will find any way to get to practice,” Kelly said.“Walking, hitchhiking it, never missing practice. It’s one of those kids, on top of what he has to go through, he puts the hard work in just like us, and it’s very nice to see it.”

Garcia was lifted high by his Dolphins teammates and carried a huge smile all the way through the final whistle.

Despite Dana Hills (6-1) getting off on the right foot with a three-play, 50-second touchdown drive to open the game, the Dolphins weren’t smiling so much in the first quarter, as Northwood (2-5) grinded the game on the ground.

Junior running back Adam Harper carried the ball 34 times for 167 yards and three touchdowns for the Timberwolves.

Harper’s first score tied the game at 7-7,

and following an interception on Dana Hills’ next drive, Harper’s second TD gave Northwood a lead, 14-7.

Coming into last Friday, Pacific Hills League teams—including Dana Hills— were 12-0 with a nearly 30-point average margin of victory against Pacific Valley League teams such as Northwood. Dana Hills had outscored its Pacific Valley opponents by 113 points, so this pushback from Northwood was not something the Dolphins had experienced this season.

“First of all, I thought Northwood came and played,” Henney said. “They did not back down, took it to us at times, and I think you’ve got to give their kids and their staff a lot of kudos for how the game went.”

While initially off its axis, Dana Hills didn’t let the game get to them. The Dolphins settled in for a 12-play drive to tie the game, 14-14, and then the Dana Hills defense found its physical edge to keep Northwood down.

Dana Hills took the lead in the second quarter, as Kelly found Broghan Daley on an underneath route for a 37-yard, catchand-run touchdown, and Kelly would run in his second touchdown just before halftime for a 28-14 lead at the break.

“I was really happy that every time we responded,” Henney said. “I think that was key, that we were able to respond, and I think we were able to settle down sometimes and be like, ‘We’re OK.’” The Dolphins’ first play of the second half was a 42-yard touchdown pass from Kelly to Black, and Dana Hills was off to the races. Northwood scored midway through the third quarter, but that touch-

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down was countered swiftly by Black’s 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and commanding 42-21 lead.

Kelly added one more touchdown pass to Chambers in the final minute of the third quarter before Garcia’s spectacular moment in the fourth quarter.

Dana Hills now moves on to Pacific Hills League play, where the Dolphins will open with one of their toughest opponents from last season: Irvine. Dana Hills hosts Irvine (7-0) on Friday, Oct. 16.

While Dana Hills earned a share of a three-way split of the Pacific Hills League title last season, Irvine won the inaugural Pacific Valley League title outright. Due to teams canceling their seasons in the spring and schedule rearrangements, Dana Hills and Irvine met in the season finale in a de facto Pacific Coast Conference championship game, and it was an instant classic.

Dana Hills grabbed the lead from Irvine with only 16 seconds remaining, but Irvine worked its magic to score on the final play of the game with no time on the clock for a 35-33 win that the Dolphins have not forgotten.

“You can’t not be ready for that game, especially with the way it ended up last year,” Kelly said. “I think we all know the kind of game it is. It’s definitely burning in our mind.”

Irvine has now moved up from the Pacific Valley League to the Pacific Hills League, and if the Dolphins want to win their first-ever outright league championship or make the playoffs for the first time since 2013, the road runs through the Irvine Vaqueros. DP danapointtimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Project Description: Coastal Development Permit CDP21-0007/Site Development Permit SDP21-0019/Minor Conditional Use Permit CUP21-0008(M): A request to re-establish the expired Coastal Development Permit and the Site Development Permit and Minor Conditional Use Permit entitlements for a new 57 room hotel, 4,000 square foot restaurant space with outdoor dining, 40-bed hostel, visitor center, retaining walls greater than 30 inches in height visible from the public right-of-way, and tandem parking for employees/ valet, Wave Resort, at 34075 Pacific Coast Highway (Headlands Commercial Site) Visitor/Recreation Commercial Zoning District of the Headlands Development and Conservation Plan (HDCP) within the Coastal Zone. This project was originally approved by the City of Dana Point on October 3, 2017 and California Coastal Commission on August 10, 2018. The proposed project is consistent with the original approvals.

Project Number: Coastal Development Permit CDP21-0007/Site Development Permit SDP210019/Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-0008(M) Project Location: 34075 Pacific Coast Highway, Assessor’s Parcel Number 672-592-13, 672-592-14, 672-592-15, legal description being Lots 120, 121, and 122, of Tract 16331.

Applicant/Owner: Todd Stoutenborough, Stoutenborough Inc. (Applicant)/ Headlands Investments, LLC. (Owner) Environmental: This project is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review consistent with State Code Section 15162 and Categorical Exemption Class 32 - Section 15332 – Infill Development.

Hearing Date:

October 25, 2021

Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629 (Dana Point Council Chambers) All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal are invited to present their views on the above referenced project to the Commission at this hearing.

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

For further information, please call John Ciampa, Senior Planner at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248 3591.

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creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERIC ROBERTS.

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21FL000288

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

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: Donald R. Fann, Jr and Christina Fann on behalf of Emma Avery Fann, a minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name a. Emma Avery Fann Proposed Name a. Emma Clara Fann THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/03/2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. Dept. L72 Room: REMOTE. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868-3205. For remote hearing instructions, go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; click on the “COVID-19” button; click on the “Civil” button; click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times, Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 2021 Date: June 11, 2021 JUDGE Lee L. Gabriel, Judge of the Superior Court

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/17/21 at 10:30AM in Dept.

C08 located at 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 Notice in Probate Cases (1) If you plan to appear, you must attend the hearing by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/ probate-mental-health.html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216616973 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.CHEF’S BOOKS 17 CALLE AVEITUNA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B. BOOKSBIZ 1C. BOOKSCO Full Name of Registrant(s): GTONLINE 17 CALLE AVEITUNA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a WY Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. GTONLINE/S/JAY FRIEDMAN/ JAY FRIEDMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/30/2021.

Published in: Dana Point Times October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Attorney for Petitioner DIANE E. ROBBINS SBN 106766 ROBBINS & HOLDAWAY 201 WEST F STREET ONTARIO CA 91762

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERIC ROBERTS CASE NO. 30-2021-01222873-PR-PW-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent Page 15

10/8, 10/15, 10/22/21 CNS-3517303# DANA POINT TIMES PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216616913 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OHANA CARE 24352 AUGUSTIN STREET MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 Full Name of Registrant(s): OHANA CARE 24352 AUGUSTIN STREET MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020 OHANA CARE/S/RYAN FISK/RYAN FISK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/29/2021.

Published in: Dana Point Times October 8, 15, 21, 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216616600 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STEVE SANDBORG ART STUDIO 24666 MORNING STAR LANE DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): THE SANDBORG GROUP, INC 24666 MORNING STAR LANE DANA POINT, CA 92629 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A THE SANDBORG GROUP, INC/S/STEVEN SANDBORG/STEVEN SANDBORG, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/27/2021.

Published in: Dana Point Times October 8, 15, 21, 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR ANNUAL ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT FY 2020/2021 1. ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dana Point, as AGENCY, invites sealed bids for the above-stated project and will receive such bids in the offices of the City Clerk, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on NOVEMBER 10, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened.

Bidders who submit after 2:00 PM on NOVEMBER 10, 2021, will be automatically disqualified, and the bid will be returned unopened. In addition, bidders who are not on the official plan holder’s list will be deemed non-responsive and the bid will be returned unopened.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The general category/type of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: a. Street Improvements, including reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing hardscape im danapointtimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM provements, new curb and gutter, and other various work items; and, Asphalt grinding and pavement overlay with b. conventional asphalt of various streets, as outlined on the Contract Plans.

More specific work items included within the general category/type of work listed above include, but are not limited to: mobilization/demobilization; traffic control; community outreach; pavement removal; subgrade and asphalt pavement repairs; cold-milling existing asphalt; asphalt overlay construction; removal and reconstruction of PCC driveways, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and cross gutters; removal and reconstruction of pedestrian ramps to meet current disabled access standards; adjustments of existing utility appurtenances to new grade; removal and re-establishment of existing decorative hardscape improvements; landscaping and irrigation; signing and striping; implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) for storm water pollution prevention during all construction activities; and other general improvements as outlined in the Contract Plans and Specifications for the above-stated project.

3. BID DOCUMENTS: Copies of the Contract Plans and Specifications are available from the City of Dana Point Public Works Department, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Suite 212, Dana Point, California 92629, upon payment of a $160 nonrefundable fee and must be picked up from the City. Bidders must purchase a set of Contract Documents to be placed on the City’s official plan holders list to bid this Project.

Per State Law, the AGENCY has made electronic copies of the Contract Documents available to CONTRACTORS. In order to bid the Project, however, the AGENCY requires every BIDDER to purchase a hard copy set of Contract Documents and to be added to the official plan holder’s list.

Bidders who have not purchased a hard copy set of the Contract Documents may not bid this project.

Bidders who are not on the official plan holder’s list will be deemed non-responsive and the bid will be returned unopened.

4. COMPLETION OF WORK: The CONTRACTOR shall complete the work within Eighty (80) working days from the Notice to Proceed. Work performed beyond the allowable working days will be subject to service fees and liquidated damages per Sections 6-7.2 and 6-9 of the Project Specifications, respectively. CONTRACTORS are required to provide written documentation, as part of their bid, if this schedule cannot be met. The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any and all bids on this basis.

5. BIDDING PROCEDURES: Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with Section B: “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS” of the Project Specifications and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside.

6. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: The bid must be accompanied by certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond, made payable to the AGENCY, or cash deposit, for an amount no less than 10 percent of the total amount bid.

7. STATE OF CALIFORNIA LABOR CODES: Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State of California Labor Code. Pursuant to Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1(a) of the Labor Code, a Contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless

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registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Failure to register as required by the Labor Code may be grounds for disqualification.

due to the critical nature of the work and the need for the AGENCY to ensure adequate experience is provided to complete the project.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the CONTRACTOR or any such subcontractor under him. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap will also be required.

11. SELF PERFORMANCE: In accordance with Section 2-3.2 of the Project Specifications, CONTRACTOR shall perform or provide, with its own organization, contract labor, materials, and equipment amounting to at least 50-percent of the Contract Price. CONTRACTOR’S attention is directed to Section 2-3.2 of the Project Specifications for additional requirements pertaining to “Specialty Items”. The City may deem bidders non-responsive if this requirement has not been met.

8. WAGE RATES: This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code.

12. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a period of 90 days.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, for the county or counties in which the work is to be done, which are available from the following website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/

13. PROGRESS PAYMENTS: The AGENCY will deduct a 5-percent retention from all progress payments as specified in Section 9-3.2 of the Project Specifications. The CONTRACTOR may substitute an escrow holder surety of equal value to the retention. The CONTRACTOR shall be beneficial owner of the surety and shall receive any interest thereon.

14. QUESTIONS/REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION: All questions shall be directed to Mr. Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, in writing via email at msinacori@danapoint.org no later than October 27, 2021, at 5:30 PM.

These State general prevailing wage rates are not included in the Proposal and Contract Documents for this Project. Updates, if any, to the State general prevailing wage rates are available from the website noted above.

Contractors are required to meet provisions of California Senate Bill 854 for the payment of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) established prevailing wages. This applies to all public projects as defined in California Code 22002 for contracts exceeding $1,000.00. Contractors shall register with the DIR in accordance with California Labor Code section 1771.1(a) and 1725.5, and will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, subject to section 1771.4. Contractors must submit certified payrolls electronically to DIR. By bidding this Project, Contractor is indicating that they have registered with DIR and have submitted the required PWC-100 Information Form online at www.dir.ca.gov. The City may deem bidders non-responsive if this requirement has not been met.

The AGENCY hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enter¬prises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of Contract.

In entering into a Public Works Contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a Public Works Contract, the CONTRACTOR, or subcontractor, offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Public Works Contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the CONTRACTOR, without further acknowledgement by the parties.

9. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE: All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code for the type of work to be completed and shall possess the appropriate State Contractor’s License Class A (General Engineering Contractor) at the time of the bid submittal through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code § 10164). Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid as non-responsive.

AWARD OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE BASED ON THE TOTAL OF ALL BID SCHEDULES. IF THE AGENCY DELETES ANY BID ITEM OR BID SCHEDULE AT THE TIME OF AWARD, IT SHALL NOT IMPACT THE BID REVIEW OR RESULTS.

10. CONTRACTOR’S REFERENCES: The CONTRACTOR shall produce references and experience that show, to the satisfaction of the AGENCY, that the CONTRACTOR bidding the project has adequate working knowledge of street improvements/reconstruction work and asphalt resurfacing as the PRIME CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR must have completed, and shall produce as part of its bid, references of five similar Projects as the PRIME CONTRACTOR to the satisfaction of the AGENCY. All noted information shall be provided in the locations designated in the bid documents. If these requirements are not met, the AGENCY reserves the right to determine any and all bidders non-responsive and reject any and all bids on this basis. These requirements are

BY ORDER OF the City of Dana Point, California.

Shayna Sharke, City Clerk

Matthew Sinacori,

Director of Public Works/ City Engineer PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Page 16

Quentin Sheehan Case Number: 30-2021-01221711-PR-LA-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of Quentin Sheehan A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jamie Dolores Zindroski in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The Petition for Probate requests that Jamie Dolores Zindroski be appointed as personal representative 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 obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: A. Date: November 18, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. in Dept: C8, B. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) If you plan to appear, you must attend the hearing by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the courts website at: http://www.occourts. org/media-relations/probate-mental-health. html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call (657)622-8278 for assistance.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

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A Petition for Probate has been filed by Evan Anthony Burlingame in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The Petition for Probate requests that Evan Anthony Burlingame be appointed as personal representative 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 obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: A. Date: November 4th, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. in Dept: C08 B. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) If you plan to appear, you must attend the hearing by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the courts website at: http://www.occourts. org/media-relations/probate-mental-health. html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call (657)622-8278 for assistance.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance

of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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New Shaper on the Block Justin den Dulk Leads Art of Surfboard Craftsmanship and Innovation into Next Generation

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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he high art of building surfboards has always been a generational thing. Even going all the way back to the early Polynesians, the craft was passed down from one generation to the next.

In contemporary times, luminary shapers such as Dale Velzy and Joe Quigg paved the way for the high-performance blades we see in the water today. Which gets us to 19-year-old Justin den Dulk and his new brand, Dagger Surfboards.

Inspired by the work of Australian shaper Daniel Thompson and his futuristic shapes—which are rooted in the design theories of iconic experimenters Bob Simmons and George Greenough—den Dulk was hooked after shaping his first board.

“I shaped my first board when I was 14 and knew this is what I had to do,” den Dulk told the San Clemente Times last week.

From there, one board led to the next, as den Dulk began to learn his ways around the shaping bay. Some lessons were harder than others.

“I left the tools out and didn’t clean up at Bashum’s once, and that was it; I was clipped after that,” den Dulk says, laughing. “That’s how you learn.”

Undeterred, den Dulk set about building his own crude shaping bay in his backyard and kept working toward his dream.

“I’d make a board, try it out, then sell it at Used Surf, so I could afford my next blank and keep on progressing,” he explains.

There’s no shortage of trade secrets when it comes to making surfboards, and while a lot of them remain closely guarded, den Dulk found a few salty old dogs in San Clemente’s Surf Ghetto to take him under their wing.

He credits Chris Slick and Eric Rumaner with helping him learn the ins and outs of the surfboard production process. And most recently, he’s been fine-tuning his designs under the watchful eye of Hamish Graham.

“I really thought it was important to learn how a surfboard is made from beginning to end,” den Dulk explains. “So not only do I shape my boards, but I’ve learned how to laminate and glass them, as well. It’s such an important part of the process and gives me complete control.”

After shaping a few dozen boards, den Dulk decided it was time to launch his own brand.

“One day, my dad and I were talking,

GROM OF THE WEEK

MARLO LEIGH HARRIS

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

B Marlo Leigh Harris. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

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ig ups to Dana Point’s Marlo Leigh Harris, who kicked off October by taking out the Super Girls’ Division, as well as finishing third in the Women’s Division at the Northwest Open NSSA contest in Santa Cruz.

Held in pristine 2- to 4-foot surf at the iconic Pleasure Point, Harris called the conditions “almost perfect!”

The 12-year-old also lists her favorite subject as science, and her favorite preheat playlist at the moment is Queen.

Last year, Harris was featured here as

Justin den Dulk, a 19-year-old shaper, recently launched his new brand, Dagger Surfboards. Photos: Courtesy of Dagger Surfboards

and ‘dagger’ is a rough translation from my last name, which is Dutch, and people are always talking about surfboards as ‘blades,’ so we thought it had a good ring

Grom of the Week and was also coming off a big performance in the chilly waters of Santa Cruz.

Since then, she’s continued to maintain her dedication to surfing and has been training hard to achieve the level she’s reached. A regular at Salt Creek and Lowers, she’s as stoked as she is inspired.

Back in August, Harris dipped her toes in the water of the Western Surfing Association’s 16-and-under Girls Shortboard division and finished a very respectable third against much older competition.

And now, with winter approaching and a proven track record in colder water, surely bigger things are in store for Harris when the northwest swells start pumping.

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

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and went with it,” den Dulk says.

Of course, it’s one thing to have a name, and another thing entirely to launch a brand. Den Dulk leaned into his knack for graphic design to help with the logos and the company website.

He also launched a window washing company in Anaheim to generate some seed money so he could afford more surfboard blanks, a new van and all the other costs that come along with starting one’s own business.

Guided by his entrepreneurial spirit, den Dulk launched Dagger Surfboards at the Boardriders surfboard show in Del Mar last month.

“I wasn’t really there to take orders or anything; I just wanted to be there to show what I’ve been doing and figured that was a great place to get started,” he says.

And now that Dagger Surfboards is officially open for business, den Dulk couldn’t be more excited about what the future has in store. Focusing on high-performance shortboards, he’s also keen to pay it forward and help the area’s groms get on boards that work for them.

He’s already got a few orders and will surely keep building momentum as more people learn about what he’s up to.

“It’s taken a lot of work to get here, but this is what I’ve always wanted to do,” den Dulk says. “Shaping surfboards, being able to bring joy to people’s lives through that, I’m so lucky to be able to do this all. I’ve appreciated every second of it, even when things were tough and I was just starting out. I’m literally shaping my dreams.”

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: 63-65 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 3-4 Outlook: The South/southwest and Northwest swell combination slowly eases Friday, for waist-shoulder-head high waves, (3-4-5’). Surf continues to taper off over the weekend, with waist-stomach-chest high waves, (2-3-4’) by Sunday. Friday and the weekend have light/variable winds in the mornings, followed by moderate westerly flow over the afternoons.

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