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Results Project Frost and Villar to Win Council Seats E Y E O N D P / PAG E 3

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Based on the OC Registrar of Voters’ results as of Thursday morning, Nov. 5, Mike Frost and Michael Villar are the apparent winners in the races for Dana Point City Council in Districts 4 and 5, respectively. Graphic: Chelsie Rex

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Five things Dana Point should know this week Frost, Villar Win City Council Seats THE LATEST: Based on the latest report from the Orange County Registrar of Voters, Mike Frost and Michael Villar will be the first to represent District 4 and District 5 on the Dana Point City Council, respectively.

Both apparent winners took impressive leads over their opponents, with Frost beating Gary Newkirk by more than 20 percentage points and Villar beating Benjamin Bebee by nearly 65 percentage points. While the Registrar has not yet certified results, all early voting ballots had been counted as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, and all vote centers had reported results. Vote-by-mail ballots, however, were partially complete.

Frost says he attributes his win to the last decade he has spent studying city policies, setting him apart from other candidates during forums, and from networking with people in varying leadership positions for guidance.

“Most importantly, (I attribute the campaign to) hard work,” Frost said. “Nobody was going to walk to more houses, nobody was going to knock on more doors. I enjoyed campaigning and meeting other residents in my district. By walking every street, it gave me better understanding of the community at a micro-level. Each street has a unique set of issues.”

Following Election Night, Newkirk issued a statement to Dana Point Times regarding the results.

“I am very grateful for the support I received from the community and in particular, some amazingly talented and hard-working volunteers, throughout my campaign for City Council,” Newkirk said.

“I am humbled to have had the support of so many friends and Dana Point neighbors, and am proud that I ran an honest and honorable grassroots campaign.”

In October, the California Homeowners Association Political Action Committee (PAC) spent nearly $10,000 in negative mailers to oppose Newkirk. The ads accused him of putting a senior citizen at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a stock image of a hospitalized elderly patient on a respirator, as well as being in favor of major development projects in Dana Point.

Frost denies that he or his campaign had any involvement in the mailers, and he and Newkirk decried them soon after they appeared in residents’ mailboxes.

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Mike Frost (left) and Michael Villar (right) are the apparent winners of the District 4 and 5 races for Dana Point City Council, respectively. Photos: Courtesy of Candidates

from this junk messaging, which I had to overcome,” Frost said. “I believe these were an attempt to tarnish my campaign.

For those who know me, that is not me, not my personality, not something which I would communicate nor how I plan to represent my district.”

In Newkirk’s statement, he asks that his supporters remain engaged and continue to hold elected officials accountable to those they represent.

“The opinion of the majority of residents should always be the most important factor in decisions made by their representatives,” Newkirk said. “It is my most fervent hope that our City Council will listen to residents’ voices and work diligently to preserve and protect the quality of life we enjoy in our beautiful Dana Point.”

After Villar’s apparent victory, he congratulated his opponent Bebee for running a “great campaign that was self-funded” and grassroots.

“I admire his willingness to run for city council, and I hope he continues to be involved with our community,” Villar said.

“I want to thank all my volunteers and supporters for all their help getting yard signs out, passing out flyers, and talking to their neighbors about their confidence in me. I

have enjoyed every step of this campaign, and I look forward to serving as the first District 5 City Councilman.”

In District 4, the Registrar issued a total of 4,778 ballots. As of Wednesday, the District saw a 55% voter turnout, with 2,643 of the ballots being sent in by mail. In District 5, a total of 5,354 ballots were issued, and the Registrar received back 3,011, yielding a 56% voter turnout for vote-by-mail. It’s unclear what the in-person voting turnout looked like for Dana Point voters at this time.

WHAT’S NEXT: The councilmembers-elect will likely be sworn into office in December. However, a specific date is contingent on when the Registrar certifies the results.—Lillian Boyd

Dana Point A Cappella Singer Helps Fundraise During COVID-19 Pandemic THE LATEST: Trevor Remeyer has always had a passion for singing and music. In his words, it’s been this way for as long as he can remember. Now, as a second-year Psychology and Urban Planning student at

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UCLA, Remeyer continues his singing career with the university’s a cappella group, the Scattertones, all while balancing his studies at the university.

“A lot of it is because of my passion; in my free time, I’ll spend a moment arranging new music or just practicing singing, playing bass or guitar,” said Remeyer.

Beginning his singing career as a child, Remeyer first started studying music at the Los Rios Rock School in San Juan Capistrano. While there, Remeyer was able to gain a rock-style background, as well as truly hone in and perfect his vocal performances.

During his time at the music school, Remeyer was able to partake in solo gigs and get a handle on stage performances.

After graduating from Dana Hills High School, Remeyer enrolled at UCLA with the hopes of continuing his musical career in college. Promptly auditioning for the Scattertones, Remeyer was called back and earned his spot on the university’s elite a cappella group. According to Remeyer, a cappella is now his “main musical outlet” during his studies.

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing shutdowns across the nation beginning in March, the Scattertones were one of many musical groups affected by the closing down of performances and instituting crowd limitations. Now, seven months into the pandemic, the Scattertones have had to adjust to CDC and health regulations as a means of continuing their performances and competitions.

According to Remeyer, the Scattertones have continued their group practices into the semester via Zoom. Any in-person gatherings have a capacity limit, and social distancing precautions are put in place. All members present at any of these meetings are required to wear a mask throughout the practice.

“There aren’t any gigs in person, and it’s a little more difficult to actually rehearse your stuff when that drive to perform isn’t there, because I think a lot of what drives us is the rush of getting up there and performing,” said Remeyer.

Despite the complete halt of in-person performances, the Scattertones have continued to put on appearances via online competitions. According to Remeyer, a majority of the competitions the group enters are affiliated with charity events raising money for outside organizations. As of recently, the Scattertones partook in “UpStagedAID: One World, Every Student Voice” College A Cappella Championship, earning first place overall in the West Region bracket.

According to a press release by UpStagedAID, the winning a cappella group “receives $10,000+ in cash prizes and donations to the social justice charity of their choice.” The Scattertones, specifically, competed for the International Committee of the Red Cross: Lebanon as a means of raising relief money following the explosions in Beirut this past August.

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EYE ON DP (Cont. from page 3) many other in-person gigs prior to the COVID-19 shutdown. According to Remeyer, the Scattertones put on various performances prior to the March lockdown, including a stage show for the UCLA Medical Center and a seasonal performance in December of last year with audience members such as Morgan Freeman and Oprah Winfrey.

With much unknown on the horizon, the Scattertones have continued to work and produce content despite the lack of in-person interactions and rehearsals. In October, the a cappella group released its fifth studio album, titled Quintessential, featuring several guest appearances by Scattertones alumni. According to Remeyer, the album features several top songs from graduating members dating back to 2015.

“Now that we’re back in session a little bit more, we’re looking to create yet another album in the next year or two, so keep your eyes out for that,” Remeyer said.

As for any immediate plans, the Scattertones will continue participating in virtual competitions and fundraisers, awaiting the day they can all gather again in a studio and perform what they do best.—Haley Chi-Sing

The health equity rate measures the testing positivity in the county’s low-income and more racially diverse neighborhoods.

To move down to the orange tier, Orange County would need to have its metrics at orange levels for two consecutive weeks. If the county’s daily case rate is stable or declining but not at the next level, there would be the possibility of moving down if the testing positivity and health equity metrics meet the level for two tiers lower—that is, yellow “minimal” risk tier levels while in the red tier.

Orange County Begins Third Month in Red Tier of Coronavirus Monitoring System

Unemployment Rates Fall in South County Cities

THE LATEST: For the ninth consecutive week, Orange County remained in the red “substantial” tier—the second-highest risk level of the state’s four-tiered, color-coded coronavirus monitoring system—in the state’s latest update on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The system is the main component of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy for determining in what capacity different sectors, businesses and activities can reopen safely as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

The state normally provides updates each Tuesday, but the update was delayed this week due to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Orange County continued to hold at red levels in two of the state’s three metrics, with 6.0 daily new cases per 100,000 residents and a 5.7% health equity positivity rate. The countywide testing positivity stayed below the orange “moderate” tier level at 3.6%.

The daily case rate rose again from 5.1 cases per 100,000 last week and 4.6 cases the week before, and the health equity rate decreased from 6%. The countywide testing positivity rose slightly from 3.2% last week.

The countywide testing positivity has been at an orange level since Sept. 8, and the county came close to moving down to orange as the daily case rate dipped to an orange level on Sept. 22. However, the daily case rate ticked up again to the red level on Sept. 29 and remained there through October.

Since being introduced on Oct. 6, the health equity rate has been at a red level.

There was a significant drop to 5.6% on Oct. 20, but the rate rose again the next week.

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WHAT’S NEXT: The orange tier requires the case rate to sit between 1.0 and 3.9, the testing positivity between 2.0% and 4.9%, and the health equity rate between 2.2% and 5.2%. The yellow tier, the lowest of the four tiers, requires a case rate lower than 1.0, testing positivity below 2.0% and health equity rate lower than 2.2%.

Orange County first moved from the purple “widespread” tier—the state’s highest risk tier—to the red tier on Sept 8, as soon it was eligible to move down after the state had introduced the system on Aug. 28.—Zach Cavanagh

THE LATEST: The three South Orange County cities continued to see glimpses of an economic turnaround this past September, as unemployment rates fell again.

The average unemployment rate for San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano collectively was 7.4% in the month of September—below the county-wide rate of 9%, according to the state’s mid-October jobs report. Statewide, the unemployment rate also fell slightly to 11%, down from the 11.2% the month prior.

While the decline in unemployment offers a bit of hope for the state’s economy, it’s still significantly higher than 3.9% reported a year ago, and comes in the midst of a new wave of coronavirus cases as the nation heads into the winter months.

For another consecutive month, the county reported a downward trend in unemployment, improving from 9.5% in August, and a rise in jobs, namely within the government sector, as well as in professional and business services.

In Dana Point, where 1,400 residents were out of work, unemployment was at 7.6%, while San Clemente’s rate was slightly lower with 7.4%, representing 2,200 outof-work residents. San Juan Capistrano’s unemployment rate was 7.3% for the month as 1,200 residents were unemployed.

The three cities’ combined labor force amounted to 64,900 residents, with San Clemente residents accounting for nearly half of that total. The county’s total labor force was reported at more than 1.57 million for the month of September.

Dana Point Times had last reported that the unemployment rate in Dana Point was

12% in the month of June. San Clemente’s unemployment rate then was also 12%, and in San Juan, it had an unemployment rate of 11.6%.

In terms of total jobs, the county reported adding 30,100 nonfarm-related payroll positions between August and September. Much of those gains were seen in the public sector, as 9,900 government jobs were added.

“Local government climbed by 9,500 jobs, due to seasonal gains in local government education as classes resumed following summer breaks,” the county said in a press release last month.

The county further explained that while 10,800 education jobs were added, noneducational related positions decreased by 1,300. About 1,200 state government positions were added but federal government positions dropped by 800.

The county’s latest jobs numbers also got another considerable bump from the professional and business services industry, which added 7,400 payroll positions, according to the report. The leisure and hospitality industry also contributed 5,200 jobs to the gains in September.

The only industry that reported job losses was the information sector, which saw a decline in payroll from 22,000 in August to 21,800 in September.

While the county has experienced growth in jobs and a decline in unemployment since the start of the pandemic, it’s still far off from where it was year ago, when Orange County had an estimated unemployment rate of 2.5%.

In September 2019, the county reported a total of more than 1.67 million jobs—a decrease of 162,200 jobs compared to this past September.

The county’s latest jobs numbers coincide with the statewide data, as California reported gaining 96,000 jobs in September. The state’s month-over comparison notes that there were nearly 15.89 million jobs reported in August compared to the 15.98 million positions in September.

The leisure and hospitality industry was the biggest contributor, adding 48,400 jobs, according to the state. The trade, transportation and utilities industry also contributed to the overall growth with 30,600 payroll positions added.

The state noted that it’s regained more than a third, or 38%, of the more than 2.61 million nonfarm jobs that were lost during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.

CUSD Drafts Cultural Proficiency Plan THE LATEST: Building on previous work, and in the midst of a national racial reckoning, Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) is considering exactly how to implement a Cultural Proficiency Plan that will address, and hopefully rectify, equity issues within the district.

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CUSD staff presented a draft plan to the Board of Trustees during a workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Proposed ideas included addressing chronic absenteeism, harassment and suspension rates, as well as Advanced Placement course enrollment and completion among disabled, Black, homeless, foster care, Hispanic and socially and economically disadvantaged students—rates of which are generally and adversely disproportionate when compared to overall student rates.

Suggested solutions included parent outreach, anti-bullying training, putting up welcoming posters at schools, focusing on translation and interpretation services, and reviewing suspension and expulsion policies. The year 2023 has been set as a target date for mitigating disproportionate rates among the identified student groups.

The plan also incorporates goals for more diversity when hiring staff and increasing awareness of implicit bias.

Concerns brought up by the student-led group CUSD Against Racism have been factored into the plan, and Trustee Gila Jones said she would like to see those highlighted more through women’s literature and ethnic studies. Jones also said many issues come down to classism.

“We are unconsciously classist all the time in the district, and I see evidence of that all the time,” Jones said. “We do not have ways to allow very low-income students to participate in a lot of our extracurriculars, like going to dances. ...

Our yearbooks—don’t even get me started talking about yearbooks, which cost over $100 in our high school.”

Trustee Krista Castellanos said any approach should emphasize school culture and include cultural awareness education for students.

“Our students coming into high school, they’re so diverse,” Castellanos said. “For high school, I just feel like there needs to be a course implemented for them, because we do have to change school culture. Where do we begin? I do feel this is a very small step, but at least it’s a step.”

Trustee Judy Bullockus said critical thinking can also be introduced to students.

“How does this come into play with you being a citizen out in the world, and giving examples and the critical thinking part about decisions and perception?”

Bullockus said. “And so that it is something we start early on, and then we have conversations, and it becomes something bigger in terms of relating to that high school student about, out in the world— how they’re going to relate to it and what others can relate to them and the critical thinking part of their decisions.”

WHAT’S NEXT: A final Cultural Proficiency Plan is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval at a Dec. 16 meeting. CUSD staff will consider feedback from trustees and other district stakeholders for the final plan.—Collin Breaux danapointtimes.com

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United to End Homelessness next week will host virtual classes and events meant to educate the community on the issues of homelessness in Orange County. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Homeless Advocacy Organization to Host Virtual Classes for Weeklong Awareness Event The Orange County-based organization United to End Homelessness will be raising awareness and drawing attention to the issue of homelessness leading up to and during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which is slated to run from Nov. 15 through Nov. 22.

During the week, participants will be able to engage in a variety of virtual education and advocacy events, as well as community outreach opportunities that have been scheduled for the week, according to the group, comprising leaders from Orange County’s top business, philanthropic, governmental, faith-based and nonprofit organizations “Many people in our community are experiencing homelessness or are on the verge of becoming homeless. This has been a trying time for all, but especially for our neighbors without a home,” Executive Director Becks Heyhoe said in a press release.

“It is our collective responsibility to make sure everyone in Orange County has safe, stable housing, and our hope is that we can rally the community during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to raise much-needed awareness for this critical issue,” Heyhoe added in the release.

Such virtual events and initiatives open to participation include a social media campaign that seeks to raise awareness about how essential a home is in solving homelessness, as well as community chats and discussions with industry experts about various topics related to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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Meetings

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

DANA POINT PLANNING COMMISSION 6 p.m. The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

VETERANS DAY SERVICE (OFFICES CLOSED) 10 a.m. This is an outdoor, socially distanced event with limited seating.

Pre-registration is required for each person attending. To create an account and register for this event, visit apm.activecommunities.com/cityofdanapoint.

The Activity code is #7000. A cloth face covering will be required upon entrance and exit, and social distancing of 6 feet must be followed. You may remove your face covering while you are seated. Noncontact temperature check will be taken before admittance. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. Viewers can watch live or view the replay on the City of Dana Point YouTube Channel. This event is presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 and the City of Dana Point.

system in Orange County, including the most up-to-date statistics and best practices for solving homelessness in the community.

More information on the event and how to RSVP for the classes can be found at unitedtoendhomelessness.org.

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PRESIDENTIAL RACE TOO CLOSE TO CALL, WHILE LOCAL RACES HAVE PROJECTED WINNERS Every two years, registered voters throughout the nation have an opportunity to make their voices heard where it matters most—the ballot box. Millions, engaging in their civic duty, vote for the individuals they feel will best represent them and their values in government office.

In South Orange County, voters in this year’s Presidential General Elections were asked to decide seats in a handful of local, state and federal contests, including the Presidency of the United States.

While the nation continues to anxiously await the final results of the race for the White House, determining who will lead the country for the next four years—whether it continues to be President Donald Trump or Democratic challenger Joe Biden—outcomes for many of

DAVIES PROJECTED TO SECURE 73RD DISTRICT SEAT

BY LILLIAN BOYD

Laguna Niguel Mayor Laurie Davies will go on to represent the 73rd Assembly District after defeating Democratic opponent Scott Rhinehart in the polls.

The seat had remained historically red, with incumbent Assemblymember Bill Brough securing the district for the past three terms. However, in 2019, Brough faced a series of sexual misconduct allegations brought against him and was subsequently unseated for a fourth term during the March Primary Election. Davies, a Republican, took the majority of the votes with 27.3%, followed by Rhinehart, who took in 23.8%.

There were five candidates total (three Democrats and two Republicans).

Leading up to Election Day, neither political party spent money on AD-73. It was relatively the most inexpensive Assembly race in Orange County, with Davies raising about $286,000 and Rhinehart raising about $161,000, including money both candidates had loaned to themselves.

As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Orange County Registrar of Voters reported that Davies secured 57.42% of the vote, while

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Rhinehart took 42.74%.

“I would like to thank the residents of the 73rd Assembly District for entrusting me with their vote and confidence,” Davies told Dana Point Times following her apparent victory. “I look forward to serving the best interests and values of South Orange County in Sacramento each and every day.”

Davies has said her top priorities are to help small businesses and to repeal early release for felons.

“I will serve as a common-sense legislator focused on keeping our communities safe, supporting our law enforcement, lowering taxes, reducing crippling regulations, and supporting our local economies and small businesses through safe reopening,” Davies said. “I pledge to serve South Orange County honorably and ethically in a time we need it most.”

Davies says she aims to work toward creating business-friendly laws and upholding law enforcement as a priority.

“Small businesses make up our community. I will work toward creating businessfriendly laws and work toward repealing Assembly Bill (AB) 5,” Davies said. “Safety is a priority. When there is early release for repeat offenders, we are putting residents at risk and having impact on homelessness.”

The 73rd Assembly District stretches from the coast to the Santa Ana Mountains, and includes cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

Davies will be sworn in on Dec. 7, 2020.

NEW TRUSTEES LIKELY COMING TO CUSD BOARD

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Based on the early results on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, the Area 3 school board election was a close race between Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees candi-

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the local and state races appeared to be in sharper focus.

As of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, the Orange County Registrar of Voters had all 1,795 Vote Center and precincts reported, with the counting of all early voting ballots completed. However, vote-by-mail ballots had only been partially reported.

The Registrar’s office explained to Dana Point Times this week that election night results are not the final results, noting that results aren’t final until they’re certified. According to the election’s office, certification of the results could come as soon as three weeks.

By Wednesday morning, voter turnout in the county had reached just shy of 73%, nearing the 73.2% voter turnout in 2004, but still far below the 80.7% reported in the 2016 election. DP

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Democratic incumbent Rep. Mike Levin appears to be on his way to retaining his seat in the 49th Congressional District, based on early election results.

Levin had received 54.7% (170,925) of districtwide votes, according to results from the California Secretary of State available Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, with all 487 precincts partially reporting. Republican challenger Brian Maryott had received 45.3% (141,569) of the votes.

The district covers portions of Orange and San Diego counties. As in the primary election, Levin fared better in San Diego County, while Maryott came out ahead in Orange County.

In San Diego County, Levin received 58.4% (131,413) of the votes, compared to Maryott’s 41.6% (93,433). In Orange County, Maryott received 54.9% (48,136) of the votes, compared to Levin’s 45.1% (39,512).

During a virtual election night party video posted to social media on Tuesday as early results came in, Levin thanked his campaign team and supporters. Levin wished Maryott

dates Sue Hill and Lisa Davis.

Hill received 44.03% (9,675) of the votes, while Davis received 43.62% (9,586).The eventual winning candidate will replace current Area 3 Trustee Patricia Holloway, who did not run for reelection. Hill has emphasized implementing career classes for students, while Davis supports addressing needs and options for afterschool care.

Adrienne Silva also ran for Area 3—which covers portions of San Clemente—and picked up 12.35% (2,714) of the votes.

In early results for Area 2—which covers portions of San

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and his family the best, saying the two are friends.

“I know we’re going to move forward with a bold agenda, just as we have for the last two years, that meets the challenges we face,” Levin said. “We’re going to crush COVID-19. We’re going to rebuild an economy that is designed to support the working people of this country.”

There will be a focus on clean energy jobs, science-based policy, affordable health care and veteran care, Levin said.

Levin and Maryott both live in San Juan Capistrano.

Juan Capistrano—challenger Pamela Braunstein had a lead over incumbent and current Board President Jim Reardon, with 56.31% (15,284) of the votes compared to Reardon’s 43.69% (11,861).

Reardon has drawn criticism from CUSD teachers over remarks he made about them in a Voice of OC story regarding the district’s reopening plan.

In early results for Area 5, which covers portions of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel, incumbent Krista Castellanos had a lead with 55.33% (11,183) of the votes. Challengers Paul Hebbard and Jasmine Funes received 27.75% (5,610) and 16.92% (3,420) of the votes, respectively.

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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION WAYNE YOST, Dana Point

These past few years have certainly been quite turbulent—with crazy politics and a devastating pandemic. But has anyone noticed that for the first time in many decades, America is not heavily involved in a large-scale war or conflict abroad?

One of the reasons is the increase in the scale of our military strength. President Ronald Reagan adopted a philosophy of "Peace Through Strength," and it seems to be working today. So next week, our community has an opportunity to honor those who serve, and have served, who protect, and give us these peaceful times.

Next Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., the City of Dana Point and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 will be hosting our annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Traditionally, the location is at our Veterans Memorial located at Strands Vista Park. However, since that venue is rather small, and to safely accommodate the quantity of people who traditionally attend, we have moved the site to the Little League baseball field, adjacent to the Dana Point Senior/Recreation Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St.

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ance, Music, Comedy, Tragedy.

Although these could describe the various reactions to our Presidential election and its results or lack thereof, they’re really the prominent faces of The Four Muses, a “new” local livestream show. The Four Muses livestream is actually a revival of the legendary local ’60s and ’70s folk music club, record shop and music lesson center that featured performances by the likes of Jackson Browne, Gordon Lightfoot and Linda Ronstadt, and nurtured local legends such as Corky Carroll, Poul Pedersen and Douglas Miller.

Founded in 1965 by Jim and Mary Jenkins, The Four Muses Cabaret Theatre, aka “The Living Room Concert Hall,” created educational and performance opportunities for musicians and artists of all ages. Robert Hilburn, the esteemed author and former LA Times entertainment critic, noted on July 17, 1971 that “despite a standing offer by The Byrds rock group (whose ‘Eight Miles High’ was the subject of an anti-drug address by the Spiro Agnew a while back) to play the club free if the Jenkins could get the Vice President to stop by, neither the President nor any other high ranking administration official has been to the Four Muses yet.”

The Jenkins’ son, filmmaker and musician Jonathan Morgan Jenkins, says, “We at The Four Muses are so happy to be back in 2020.

My parents loved our Four Muses community, and now more people can join us and keep the vision alive. Just like the original Four Muses, we want to produce great entertainment and provide a venue or platform where aspiring entertainers can mature artistically and connect with other entertainers.” (More info at the4muses.com.)

I’m personally very excited and honored to headline an upcoming Four Muses livestream show on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. The free show will be available at thefourmuses.com/fm-shows, and donations to the virtual tip jar will benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund for musicians and music industry workers affected

by COVID-19 and related shutdowns.

Small World lead guitarist Vito Francone, my next-door neighbor in Dana Point for more than 20 years, will be joining

me, and the fantastic Sage Escalante will open the show. Currently attending Dana Hills’ - South Orange County School of the Arts, Sage performs originals and covers and accompanies herself on guitar, piano or ukelele. As a pediatric cancer survivor, Sage has a maturity and appreciation for each day and pays it forward by regularly volunteering for Community Outreach Alliance and Make-A-Wish, and her current collaboration with Teen Cancer America has resulted in her new single, “Time For Me To Go,” which will be released November DANA POINT 10 on Spotify and iTunes.

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By Anthony Small (More info at sageescalantemusic.com and on social media @sageescalantemusic.)

On Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m., Jonathan Morgan Jenkins and I will both be guests on another cool local livestream show: Capistrano “LIVE” from The Coach House. It’s available at alerttheglobe.com or on the producer/host’s Facebook page: Doug Starks Comedy Entertainer.

“Pre-COVID, I was totally employed by the entertainment industry as an agent, a

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All people attending will have to create an account and pre-register at apm. activecommunities.com/cityofdanapoint.

The “Activity number” will be #7000.

Face coverings, temperature screening and social distancing policies will be implemented to ensure everyone's safety.

So please arrive no later than 9:30 a.m.

We are striving to make this a memorable event, with vocalists, musicians, representatives from local and Orange County government, our Military Commanders, and a special tribute to our Veterans.

All Veterans in attendance will receive special recognition. Thank you to those who have served our nation and given us peace and security!

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comedian and as a Coach House employee,” Starks said. “Four weeks into quarantine, I showed overwhelming symptoms of fear, depression and a severe overdose of network news. This show was born out of what could otherwise be considered an extremely bad time. So, Capistrano ‘LIVE’ is 90 minutes of feel good, offering a variety of creative expressions, mostly music, comedy, health, lifestyle and community news.”

Be sure to keep your eyes open for all the beautiful Dana Point Utility Box Public Art around town, featuring local artists chosen by our Arts and Culture Commission. Congratulations to Ashley Keene, Cliff Wassmann, Doug Smith, Steve Adams, Robert Fitzgerald, Savannah Hawkes and Steve Adams.

Anthony Small is the Executive Director of Music Preserves Foundation, the 2019 Chairman of the City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission and a singersongwriter. Small and his family have lived in Dana Point for 22 years. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, Dana Point 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 Dana Point Times or Picket Fence Media.

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12-14: MERMADE MARKET FALL 2020 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event features more than 100 indoor and outdoor vendors, live music, activities for kids, as well as food trucks.

Come get your pre-holiday shopping done early with a variety of highly curated, small-business “makers.” Entry is free, but RSVP is required to secure a timeslot for indoor shopping. RSVP at mermademarket.com. Mermade Market, Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point. 949.672.8019. mermademarket.com.

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two-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from an expert naturalist. All experience levels are welcome. Must be at least 12 years old to participate. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pricing is $40 per person; members receive 10% discount. Please sign up in advance, as space is limited. Staff and participants must wear face masks. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. ocean-institute.org.

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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.

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

OCEAN INSTITUTE WEEKEND ADMISSION 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ocean Institute is open for weekend admission on Saturdays and Sundays. Patrons will have the opportunity to check out the Institute’s new shark and rays touch tank in the Sahm Marine Family Foundation Center. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

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Tuesday | 10 TOGETHER4TEENS 4-8:30 p.m. Join the Wellness & Prevention

Center through Nov. 12 for its Together4Teens conference. This year’s free virtual conference for parents and teens will feature live presentations on Zoom and Instagram, resources, and giveaways.

Follow @together4teens on Instagram for all event details for live and daily posts.

The conference will include speakers and presentations from creators of GritX, Bloom Foundation, Tilly’s Life Center, local youth, and young professionals. The speakers will discuss successes and challenges and lead teens in exploring their past, how to learn to be present in the now, and imagine for the future. Wellness & Prevention Center. lauren@wpc-org. wpc-oc.org.

Wednesday | 11 BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard has reopened 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.

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here are some real-life stories that are just so wild and so interesting that it’s hard to believe they are real events in our world. Zach Marion’s new documentary, Where She Lies, is so surreal and fascinating, I won’t be surprised if it gets some kind of adaptation treatment within the next decade.

In the mid-20th century, in the middle of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a young woman named Peggy Phillips begins her nearly lifelong journey to find out what happened to the baby she thought she gave birth to at age 20. What was sadly the product of a rape incident, and then a burden to her father, who tries to guilt-trip her to give the child up for adoption, turns into a mystery, as Peggy is told only hours after she gives birth that the baby was stillborn. But the details don’t add up, and only days later, Peggy is told through someone else that the baby was secretly given up for adoption.

Marion’s film does a seamless job of telling Peggy’s tale through not only her own perspective, but also what feels like every person she’s ever met along the way. The documentarian uses modern interviews, archival footage and photographs, phone calls and even reenacted scenes to help build Peggy’s life for audiences to fully grasp.

Where She Lies never feels like an episode of “Maury” or “Jerry Springer,” and it’s easy to tell Marion respects and likes Phillips as a person, both through his direction and the fact he himself is featured as a commentator and interviewer. For one of the better documentaries to get released this year, Where She Lies fits the bill and will impress viewers. DP danapointtimes.com

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

Discovering a Small World in the Neighbors’ Backyard

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wo months ago, our next-door neighbors in Monarch Beach—Jake and Kresta Racker— invited Greta and me and our across-the-street neighbors, Alex and Colleen Torres, for a socially distanced happy hour in the Rackers’ backyard.

It was a spur-of-the-moment pleasant break for all of us after being isolated from people for months.

The Rackers, along with their son, Ethan, moved in nearly five years ago.

They are ideal neighbors, friendly, fun, and considerate—but we had never socialized.

The happy hour conversation turned to Johnny Cash. Whenever the subject of Johnny Cash comes up, I always add my two-cents worth, having worked with Johnny for two years in the 1970s. I also co-produced an album with him.

Jake said he saw Johnny Cash in concert only once. Jake remembered that he and his buddy Quinn from Utah saw Johnny perform at the House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s.

I had a vague recollection of seeing Johnny perform at the House of Blues, but I wasn’t sure when it was.

After the happy hour gathering, I didn’t

think much more about when I had seen Johnny at the House of Blues, until Oct. 16, when Jake sent me a text.

His text included a picture of a ticket stub from the Feb. 25, 1996 Johnny Cash House of Blues appearance, which his buddy Quinn had found in a drawer and sent to him.

I started to wonder: had I been at that same show? If I had, I probably would have written about it. At that time, I had been a newspaper columnist for less than two years, writing about “Middle Aged and Dating Again” for community newspapers owned by the Orange County Register.

I had a box of old columns in the garage.

I found a manila envelope from 1996. I started leafing through the articles and was thrilled to find the 89th column I had written, dated March 14, 1996 and titled, “Dream of a date includes an evening enjoying the music of Johnny Cash.”

(Today’s column is number 4,143—give or take a ON LIFE AND hundred).

LOVE AFTER 50 So, I had been to the

By Tom Blake same concert that Jake and Quinn had been to nearly a quarter-century before. The article stated that it was the 31st Johnny Cash concert I had attended.

I printed out a copy and placed it on Jake’s front-door mat. He emailed a copy to Quinn in Utah. An hour later, Jake stopped by and said the article helped him and Quinn “fill in the details” they had forgotten about the concert—facts such as The Freewheelers had been the opening band and that Red Hot Chili Peppers also had performed.

The Racker family has lived next door for five years. It took Jake and me that long to discover we had both enjoyed the

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Judy

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same special night at the House of Blues 24 years before.

Jake and Kresta framed the article and the ticket stub and presented it to Greta and me as a remembrance.

The world is, indeed, small—even in the neighbors’ backyard.

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, Dana Point 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 Dana Point Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com. The Dana Point Times and Picket Fence Media do not publish content that is defamatory.

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This photo was taken in 1949 of the Lions Club barbecue fundraiser at Doheny Park, now Capistrano Beach.

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his little cutie is Judy, a 3-month-old domestic shorthair kitten with the sweetest personality. She loves to chase toys with her sisters and can’t resist a nice scratch behind the ears. The San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter has lots of adorable and loving kittens currently available for adoption. Judy and all her kitten friends are looking for permanent homes with loving families and can’t wait to meet you.

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Dana Wharf Fish Report Halibut Derby opens; charter brings in big bluefin

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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he Halibut Derby is off and running, and the rest of the fleet is still pulling in impressive catches at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching.

The 13th annual Halibut Derby opened with Dana Wharf’s first drift trip of the season on Sunday, Nov. 1. There wasn’t much current, which made the drifting a little more difficult, but a name was added to the leaderboard. Jesus Anaya is the top and only name on the list in the first week, with a catch of 4 pounds, 12 ounces, which sits far short of recent 26- and 30-pound winners.

“Hey, the leaderboard always needs a first name and fish to kick the derby off, so we’ll take it!” Dana Wharf Captain Brian Woolley said.

In his weekly report, Woolley said the regular shorter trips have continued to be extremely productive. The half-day trips have seen quality catches of bass and sheephead, with sardine bait catching the bass and shrimp bait catching the sheephead.

The best catches on the half- and threequarter-day trips have been bonito. Woolley said that the bonito catches have been from 4-7 pounds, as big schools of the fish stick around in the fleet’s fishing zone.

Trips to Catalina Island have also been strong with bonito, as well as some big

A two-day charter out of Dana Wharf pulled in 12 bluefin tuna, with several catches topping 100 pounds, including these two fish of 150 and 170 pounds. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

flares of yellowtail. Woolley said the yellowtail have been coming in at 20-25 pounds, with some trips pulling in 30 or more yellowtail. Dana Wharf also had a two-day charter trip pull in 12 bluefin tuna, including several 100-pound fish and a top catch of 180 pounds.

For more information on Halibut Derby drift trips and all fishing trips, go to danawharf.com.

Here are the latest fish counts from Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: Nov. 4 • 2 boats, 18 anglers: 25 vermilion rockfish, 11 rockfish, 7 bocaccio, 7 sheephead, 5 bonito, 1 lingcod, 1 calico bass, 1 triggerfish, 67 calico bass released.

Nov. 3 • 2 boats, 32 anglers: 14 sheephead, 12 sand bass, 10 rockfish, 9 calico bass, 8 vermilion rockfish, 7 bonito, 2 whitefish, 124 bass released.

Nov. 2 • 2 boats, 49 anglers: 25 yellowtail, 140 bonito, 15 calico bass, 11 whitefish, 1 barracuda, 30 bass released.

Nov. 1 • 7 boats, 148 anglers: 37 yellowtail, 8 bluefin tuna, 226 bonito, 24 whitefish, 14 sheephead, 6 sculpin, 6 calico bass, 2 sand bass, 2 halibut, 1 treefish, 4 halibut released, 86 bass released Oct. 31 • 5 boats, 110 anglers: 180 bonito, 70 whitefish, 28 sheephead, 20 rockfish, 8 vermilion rockfish, 3 sand bass, 1 calico bass, 71 bass released

The 13th annual Halibut Derby kicked off this weekend with Jesus Anaya and his 4-pound, 12-ounce catch marking the first name to go on the leaderboard.

Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

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Oct. 30 • 4 boats, 61 anglers: 41 yellowtail, 12 bluefin tuna, 45 bonito, 45 rockfish, 30 whitefish, 20 vermilion rockfish, 15 bocaccio, 16 sculpin, 6 sheephead, 3 calico bass, 2 sand bass, 30 bass released. DP Page 11

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50 Years of Family, Fun and Lots of Surfboards For half-century, Boehne family has stuck to its roots; Infinity Surfboard Company continues to thrive

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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here are very few constants in surfing. Styles, trends, board designs—they’ve all changed like the tides over the years, but for the past half-century, Steve Boehne, his wife, Barrie, and their sons Dan and Dave have made sure the Infinity Surfboard Company has endured.

Given where the sport and culture of surfing was 50 years ago and where it is today, it’s a remarkable feat.

Steve shaped the first Infinity Surfboard in 1970 and literally hasn’t stopped since then.

Consider this stat: there have now been more than 50,000 surf craft created by the Infinity family—an average of more than 1,000 a year.

But as staggering as those numbers are, what’s most telling about the business is how the stoke remains the same after all of these years.

“My dad’s still doing it, my mom’s still doing it, my brother and I are there; it’s still the same family business it’s always been. We’ve been blessed to be able to do this for as long as we have,” Dave explained over lunch at Bonjour Cafe in Dana Point a couple weeks ago.

Besides a strong work ethic and dedication to their community, humility is also another family trait. The Boehne family has always featured prominently in surfing’s creative intersections, and their roots go all the way down to the sport’s foundation.

Steve came of age in L.A.’s South Bay when Dale Velzy and Hap Jacobs were at the height of their board-making powers. Bit by the bug, by 13, he’d shaped his first board, and after knocking out a few more in his garage, he sought an apprenticeship at Gordie Surfboards in Huntington Beach.

Meanwhile, Barrie was a world champion tandem surfer. Pioneering waterman Pete Peterson was her initial partner before she met Steve. As things go on the beach, love was in the air, and a perfect union was soon formed.

In the unconventional world of tandem surfing, which is sort of like pairs figure skating on a surfboard, their act at San Onofre and Doheny, in particular, was the toast of the town. Together, they won multiple world tandem titles, as well as being featured on ABC’s Wide World of Sports and in LIFE magazine.

In 1971, they opened the first Infinity Surf Shop in Huntington Beach and would eventually expand their retail business to Dana Point, which is where they continue to thrive.

The “Boehne bros” came kicking and screaming into the world not long thereafter.

With foam dust in their hair practically since the day they were born, Dan shaped his first board at 11, while Dave took a few more years to get into it, whittling his first blank at 15.

The history itself is impressive, but what’s even cooler is the Infinity mindset. It’s all about exploring the innermost limits of fun.

From tandem boards, to the evolution of the shortboard, surf skis, stand-up paddle-

From tandem sessions at Makaha, to family moments and classic shop days, the Boehne family has been a surfing institution for more than 50 years. Photos: Courtesy of Boehne Family/Infinity Surfboards

boards, all the way to today’s high-tech foil boards, they’ve not only done it all, they’ve embraced it all.

Heck, they even made fiberglass skateboards, and for a while, the Guinness World Record for speed was held by a guy riding an Infinity deck.

“But it’s still more than all of that,” said Eric Diamond, who grew up in Dana Point working at the Infinity shop in the ’80s.

“Every summer, when I came home from college, Barrie made sure I knew I could have my job back. She always held spots for the local kids to work during the summers, and I think that says a lot about who she is and what their business stands for.”

If every surfboard has a story, there are a lot of epic Infinity tales out there.

When I told a good friend that I was working on this story, he said, “My dad always rode this red Infinity longboard; he swears it was the best board he ever owned.”

But it’s not just dads on logs. World-class

big-wave talents such as Albee Layer and Kai Lenny also turn to Infinity when they’re pushing their respective limits. Albee’s one of the most accomplished surfers at Jaws, as is Kai, who’s a freak on anything he rides, particularly foil and stand-up boards.

To be in business and so well-loved by the surf community for so long doesn’t happen by accident. And it is not just a testament to the quality of craft that Infinity makes; more than anything, it speaks to the love and care that the Boehnes put into every board they make and every surfer they stoke out.

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 the San Clemente Times, Dana Point Times, 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

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DAVID GIBSON

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reaking into a lineup is never easy, but in the true spirit of aloha, this week we’d like to welcome 15-yearold David Gibson to the zone. A ripping freshman at Cal Prep Academy and San Clemente High, Gibson’s family recently relocated from the beautiful California Central Coast to San Clemente.

Getting straight into the swing of things, he’s been logging serious water time at Lowers before and after school. And in terms of what inspires him, true to his Morro Bay and Pismo Beach roots, GibDana Point Times November 6-12, 2020

David Gibson. Photo: Courtesy of the Gibson Family

son said, “I like it when the waves are big and pumping, and you get that nervous and excited feeling.”

“I really like the San Clemente lifestyle

and the warm water, compared to the Central Coast,” he added.

A fan of Griffin Colapinto and John John Florence’s surfing, he’s taking style cues from the boys and aspires to reach that same level.

“I am very competitive and really like surfing in competitions. I started surfing in the NSSA last year, and I’m excited to see where it will take me,” Gibson said.

“I also love travel and looking forward to surf trips to great breaks around the world.”

From all of us surfers in San Clemente and Dana Point, welcome to the neighborhood, David. We’re stoked to be sharing some waves with you this fall and winter; hopefully, it pumps! DP

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Water Temperature: 63-65 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-15 Outlook: On Friday, more South/southwest swell and Northwest swell moves in, with waist to head high waves and sets to a foot overhead, (3-5-6’).

Light+ to moderate Southwest winds in the morning Friday, become breezy westerlies for the afternoon.

The South/southwest and Northwest swell combination peaks on Saturday, setting up surf in the chest high to a foot overhead range, (4-5-6’), then gradually eases on Sunday, for waist to head high waves, and sets up to a foot overhead, (3-5-6’). Poor conditions expected for the weekend, with breezy West/northwest winds Saturday and Sunday.

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