November 11, 2022

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Pursuant to the court’s ruling, the blufftop Nature Trail has, since Nov. 4, been open to the public from 7 a.m. to sunset. The ruling does allow exceptions for temporary closures for “maintenance, conservation and monitoring activities, restoration activities and vegetation removal.”

While the court issued a ruling on the city’s motion to reopen the public’s full access, it has not yet ruled on the merits on either of the lawsuits that both the city and CNLM filed against each other. Strickroth has, however, denied the Center’s request for an “expedited hearing.”

The city this past January filed its lawsuit against the Center, which owns and manages the blufftop Nature Trail and Dana Point Preserve, arguing that the nonprofit violated the coastal act when it restricted public access by setting new hours during the pandemic.

When the center reopened trails in mid-October 2020, CNLM allowed limited public access from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, court filings state. In mid-June of last year, CNLM updated the trail’s hours of operation, increasing them from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Court Rules Blufftop Nature Trail to Reopen for Maximum Public Access

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

An Orange County court recently ruled in favor of the city’s request that the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) return public access at the blufftop Nature Trail to pre-pandemic hours until the lawsuit reaches a conclusion.

In a Nov. 3 ruling, Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Strickroth ordered CNLM to open the public’s access to the trail at the Dana Point Preserve seven days a week from 7 a.m. to sunset—just as it used to be prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With this significant ruling by the Court, maximum daily public access has once again been restored to the Nature

Supervisor Bartlett Sponsoring Pet Adoptions Through November

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Through the month of November, Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett will sponsor pet adoptions at the Orange County Animal Care shelter.

Trail and Overlook areas, enabling coastal recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike,” the City of Dana Point said in a press release.

Responding to the court’s ruling via email, CNLM said that “resuming a much more expansive public access schedule is concerning.”

The center stated that it “revised the public access portion of our preserve management plan earlier this year, in light of the large amount of scientific literature demonstrating impacts from the visiting public on wildlife and concern about the ever-increasing numbers of visitors to the Dana Point Preserve pre-pandemic.”

The city’s lawsuit—a cross complaint to CNLM’s own filing from September 2021 to appeal the city’s citations for closing the trail—added that it advised CNLM that the hours did not meet the requirements set on the nonprofit organization for public use and requested that the trail’s operating hours return to 7 a.m. to sunset, seven days a week.

CNLM previously claimed that its coastal development permit (CDP) and conservation easement gave it the authority to set the new hours for the public trail.

Under the latest court ruling, CNLM is required to inform the city of any proposed closure and the duration and reason for closure. The nonprofit will be required to give the city written notice two business days in advance of any planned temporary closures.

The next hearing on the lawsuit, a case management conference, is scheduled for March 2023.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Dana Pont City Council

6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This meeting will also be livestreamed. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

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 on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW service officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

Victoria Boulevard

Apartments Public Workshop

6 p.m. The Toll Brothers Apartment Living will present a community workshop to discuss the proposed development at 21626 Victoria Boulevard, currently the CUSD Bus Yard. The meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about the project, share your opinions and discuss next steps.

victoriablvd@tollbrothers.com. Dana Hills High School Porthole Theater, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Pet adoption fees will be waived and vaccination, antiparasitic treatment, spay/neuter and microchip fees will be covered, according to Bartlett’s office.

Residents adopting pets will also receive a starter bag of pet food while supplies last and a certificate for a free vet exam.

“As an animal lover and proud owner of my cat, Misha, who I adopted from OC Animal Care, I strongly encourage anyone thinking of adding a four-legged friend to their family, to take advantage of this amazing opportunity,” said

Bartlett, who represents the county’s Fifth District, including the cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

“We need to clear our shelter and find these pets their forever home,” Bartlett added in a press release.

The OC Animal Shelter is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Adoption hours are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Though walk-ins are welcome, OC Animal Care staff members recommend booking an

appointment.

Bartlett will also sponsor a “Family ‘Fur-st’ Drive Thru Pet Food Pantry,” with free dog, cat, rabbit and bird food while supplies last. Pet owners will also receive a free collapsible water bowl.

The food pantry will run from 8-10 a.m. on Nov. 12 at OC Animal Care, located at 1630 Victoria Road, Tustin.

More info can be found at ocpetinfo.com. To book an appointment at the OC Animal Shelter, call 714.935.6848.

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Coastal Commission to Hear Proposed Short-Term Rental Program

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The California Coastal Commission (CCC) will hold a public hearing next week to discuss Dana Point’s proposed short-term rental (STR) program, which agency staff is recommending for approval with some modifications.

In early September, the Commission ruled that there were “substantial issues” with the City of Dana Point’s short-term rental program approved in July. Commissioners found that the issue merited further discussion after voicing concerns with the proposed short-term rental program’s potential effect on affordable housing stock.

According to the latest staff report, CCC staff found that the city’s proposed vacation rental program “is currently structured in a manner that does not adequately balance coastal public access and long-term residential opportunities.”

Previously, the city had proposed a maximum of 115 permits in the coastal zone for non-primary STRs—when a property owner rents out homes other than their primary residence to visitors.

To encourage more homestay, multi-family homestay, and primary residence STRs—a variation of rentals in which the owner either lives on-site or is traveling for a short time during a guest’s stay—the city did not issue a cap for such permits.

Ahead of the upcoming meeting scheduled for Nov. 16, CCC staff proposed modifications to the city’s STR program, including a cap of 115 non-primary, multi-family homestay, and mixed-use parcel non-primary short-term rentals within the coastal zone.

Additionally, staff proposed no cap on

primary or homestay short-term rentals.

The staff report explained that “while primary STRs are not proposed to have a cap, and they may grow in popularity over time, it is anticipated that the Program’s required registration process, enforcement mechanisms, and five-year reassessment period would help prevent adverse impacts on community character resulting from this type of STRs.”

Unhosted primary STRs, such as when a homeowner rents out their primary residence while traveling, is limited to a maximum of 60 days per year.

To prevent an oversaturation of STRs in the mixed-use zone, the CCC added that no more than 20% of residential units in a mixed-use district may be converted into STRs.

Properties with six or more units may convert a maximum of 20% of the total units into STRs, and properties with five or fewer units may convert only one unit into an STR.

Any changes to the STR program would have to go through the CCC’s executive director, who will determine

Limited Weekend Service to SJC, SC Resumes

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Metrolink passengers may resume limit ed weekend access to San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente via the Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, the rail agency recently announced.

The lines began traveling to and from the San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and San Clemente Pier stations on modified schedules starting on Oct. 29, although all service connections to the

Oceanside station remain suspended.

“Metrolink service Monday through Friday remains suspended at all stations south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station,” the agency said in its announce ment. “This is due to the higher volume of train traffic along this single-track route on weekdays, compared to week ends, making it challenging to provide service without significant delays.”

Commuter services between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and the Oceanside station have been suspended since late September, when movement of the railroad tracks in south San Clemente was reported following a storm surge that hit Southern California.

whether a coastal development permit (CDP) amendment or new CDP is necessary.

If the commission votes to approve the program at the upcoming hearing, the program would not go into effect until the city accepts it with the CCC’s changes.

The CCC is also requiring that the city reimburse the commission for any costs and attorneys’ fees that may be required “in connection with the defense of any challenges of the approval, issuance, or implementation of this CDP,” according to the staff report.

The city would also be required to establish a study including metrics and criteria to track the STR program’s performance.

The study would assess whether permit caps are adequate or need to be changed, whether the program adequately addresses nuisance complaints and violations, and if the city’s enforcement should be changed.

The study would also assess whether the program was having an adverse

impact on housing stock or visitor use of non-STR accommodations.

By Nov. 16, 2031, the City of Dana Point would be required to apply for a new CDP amendment or local coastal plan (LCP) amendment to reauthorize the STR program and simultaneously submit the results of the program’s study.

Bridget McConaughy, of Unite Here Local 11, and Dana Point residents Mark Zanides and Kim Tarantino appealed the proposed STR program to the Coastal Commission in July on the basis that the City Council approved it through an incorrect avenue. They also claimed that the proposed program will decrease affordable housing stock in the city.

In late October, the appellants requested that the hearing be postponed, filing a motion for continuance. The appellants argued that the staff’s proposed vacation rental program be published 60 days before the hearing for public review and that commission staff should meet with community members ahead of the hearing and “conduct the investigation necessary to make a fully informed decision.”

In response, CCC staff stated that “the appellants’ request to formally confer with Commission staff and the Commissioners and/or establish a 60-day public review period of the de novo CDP, in order to influence the final details of the STR program, is outside of the protocols established by the Coastal Act and its implementing regulations.”

With appellants’ claiming that the CCC staff have drafted an STR program without “information necessary to make an informed decision,” the staff report noted that the special condition requiring a study on the effectiveness of the program will ensure that Dana Point’s vacation rental program is “data-driven” and conforms with the Coastal Act.

If approved, the program would last for 10 years, expiring on Nov. 16, 2032, unless the CCC’s executive director extends the deadline.

More than 20,000 tons of riprap have been placed along the area since September 2021 to try to halt continuous shifting of the track, which sits at the bottom of a bluff that happens to be an ancient landslide.

The Orange County Transportation Au thority (OCTA) announced on Oct. 14 that it had finalized a contract to work with a geotechnical firm tasked with stabilizing the railroad track through southern San Clemente. The emergency work on the affected hillside is expected to begin soon.

The OCTA Board of Directors authorized plans to begin the $12 million stabilization project on Oct. 3.

The transportation agency has stated that it intends to complete the work in an

approximately 90-day phase, and that all passenger rail services could be continued as soon as mid-December, or mid-January, when construction is expected to end.

“Project engineers and geotechnical experts will continually monitor the slope next to the track during construction,” a release from OCTA read. “In partnership with all rail agencies, a decision will be made when to safely resume passenger rail service.”

Additionally, the schedules for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Trains 770, 774 and 784 were adjusted to extend to San Juan Capistrano effective on Oct. 31.

Visit metrolinktrains.com for additional information.

During its meeting on Nov. 16, the California Coastal Commission will consider approving Dana Point’s proposed short-term rental program with modified provisions. Photo: File/Lillian Boyd

Davies Stays Ahead of Duncan in Race for 74th Assembly Seat

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

In the race to represent California’s 74th Assembly District, Republican incumbent Laurie Davies looks to keep her seat as she leads against her Democratic opponent, San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan.

As of late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, unofficial results from the California Secretary of State showed Davies holding onto the lead with 54.1% (58,114) of the votes, while Duncan reportedly had 45.9% (49,247) of the votes.

“I feel so grateful, because it looks obviously that I’ve taken this seat, and I’m so grateful that I have the opportunity

to serve for another two years,” Davies said on Wednesday morning. “There’s so much that we can do, working across the aisle, a lot of good for this state. So, that’s what I’m really excited about.”

Davies added that she’s looking forward to continuing her work on battling the illicit use of fentanyl and those who deal the drug. She also hopes to see an audit of state programs to ensure taxpayer dollars are well spent.

“We have so much of our taxpayer dollars going towards homelessness,

Nguyen Commands Sizeable Lead; Blakespear Faces Tighter Race Against Gunderson in State Senate Elections

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Based on unofficial results from this week’s Midterm Elections, representation in the California State Senate for the tri-city area of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano may either be split between a Republican and Democrat or totally under the GOP.

As of late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Republican Janet Nguyen led District 36, which represents San Clemente and Dana Point, with 58.3% (131,167) of the votes. Democrat Catherine Blakespear, meanwhile, faced a tight race in District 38—which covers San Juan Capistrano and unincorporated Rancho Mission Viejo—with 50.3% (108,548) of the votes.

Blakespear is currently the Encinitas mayor, while Nguyen is a state assemblymember. Democrat Kim Carr challenged Nguyen in District 36, while Republican Matt Gunderson ran against Blakespear in District 38.

“Right now, I’m only about 1,000 votes ahead of my opponent,” Blakespear said in a campaign email sent on Wednes-

day morning. “Over 200,000 votes have been counted in the State Senate race so far, and anywhere from 100,000 to 200,000 ballots are expected to be counted in the coming weeks. So, until we have a clearer picture, this race is still too close to call.”

In an earlier statement sent on Tuesday night, shortly after early results came in, Blakespear said she had a lead “we feel very comfortable with.”

“We always knew this would be a close election, so it’s imperative that everyone who braved the weather and made it to the polls has their voice heard,” Blakespear said, referring to the storm surge that hit Southern California on Election Day. “We expect that when all the votes are counted, we will be victorious.”

Supporting women’s reproductive rights and protecting communities from gun violence were parts of Blakespear’s platform. She also said she would champion small businesses, protect California’s natural resources,

going towards these other programs, but we’re not seeing any results,” Davies said. “We need to sit down and really look at where these programs are … review them, if they’re working, great; if not, then we need to let them go so that we can make sure that every tax dollar is being counted and used positively.”

During her first term representing the Assembly district, Davies prided herself on her level of communication with her constituents.

“I made it an important point to make sure that folks that I represented knew what was going on at the state level; they knew what bills were going up there, they knew where I was going to vote, they understood how this was going to affect their safety, their businesses, schools, things like that,” Davies said.

Unofficial results late Tuesday night initially showed Duncan ahead of Davies. However, speaking with Dana Point Times that evening, she noted that during the Primary Election, polls had shown Duncan initially leading that race as well, but by the following morning, the tides had turned in her favor.

At the time he was leading on Tuesday, Duncan said he was “feeling cautiously optimistic.”

“This is uncertain as to how the votes are going to come in, so we’re still waiting to see the next batch of votes,” he said.

Wednesday morning, Duncan said it was too early to discuss plans after the election should Davies win, but added, “I will certainly be active, involved in our community here and continuing to help improve people’s lives.”

“I’m very grateful for all of our supporters for putting us in this position to be so close and feeling great about our campaign,” Duncan continued. “We are trailing, but there’s a lot of ballots out there still.”

Based on campaign finance filings, or 460 Forms, with the California Secretary of State’s office—which covered all contributions and campaign expenditures up until Oct. 22—Duncan had raised about $517,450, slightly more than Davies’ $511,149.

As of late October, Duncan had outspent Davies by roughly $87,000. On their respective 460 forms, Duncan reported spending roughly $629,000 on his campaign, while Davies spent roughly $542,000.

The California Secretary of State is scheduled to certify the results from across the state by Dec. 16. DP

Californians who trusted me with their vote.”

“I will continue to advocate for an affordable, safe and golden California,” Gunderson said.

Gunderson was an auto industry business owner and said one of the reasons he ran was because of Californians facing issues with the cost of living. Addressing homelessness through solutions that examine individual-level causes of the issue and returning economic opportunities back to the middle class were part of his platform.

and ensure a clean, reliable water supply for the state.

Kevin Sabellico, Blakespear’s campaign manager, said on Tuesday night that she was hopeful that when all the ballots were counted, she will be elected to the California State Senate.

“Our campaign will have a robust voter protection team ready (Wednesday) to make sure every legally cast ballot gets counted,” Sabellico said.

Gunderson had 49.7% (107,358) of votes as of Wednesday afternoon. He and his campaign had called the election a “very close race” and said they were “closely monitoring the results” as they came in.

“I feel confident that the results will go our way when the counting is through,” Gunderson said.

He further said he was “honored” to have received so much support from family, friends and “the thousands of

Nguyen and Carr had not responded to requests for comment, as of press time.

As an assemblymember, Nguyen touted her experience with helping pass legislation to expand health care for the homeless, mentally ill and for lower-income families. She also highlighted efforts to stop tax increases and write bipartisan legislation to increase a renters’ tax credit to help families deal with the high cost of living.

Carr has been on the Huntington Beach City Council since 2018 and emphasized her efforts to respond to the 2021 oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach.

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

Laurie Davies

(Left) Janet Nguyen (Right) Catherine Blakespear

Levin Maintains Narrow Lead in Congressional Rematch

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

In the follow-up of the 2020 battle to represent California’s 49th Congressional District in the House of Representatives, incumbent Democrat Mike Levin appeared poised to hold on to the seat, but in a much tighter race compared to his previous matchup against Republican challenger Brian Maryott.

As of late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Levin had received 51.1% (89,804) of the votes, holding a 2.2% lead over Maryott (86,091), a former San Juan Capistrano councilmember, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

Levin’s lead was much greater in San Diego County’s portion of the district, where he had earned 55.63% (59,655) of voters. As for the Orange County side of

the 49th, Maryott was the clear favorite, owning about a 12% advantage by earning 56.08% (38,503) of the votes.

The 49th District includes the cities of Carlsbad, Dana Point, Encinitas, Laguna Niguel, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Vista, among other locations in South Orange County, and North San Diego County.

Levin and Maryott had faced each other for the seat in 2020, when Levin won the district with 53.1% of the vote.

Levin, who has held office for backto-back two-year terms, has expressed support for women’s reproductive rights, such as the ability to choose to have an abortion, keeping taxpayer dollars away from private schools, and supporting law enforcement.

Mike Levin

Maryott, a longtime businessman, has expressed support for school choice, fully funding police officers and strict sentencing of lawbreakers, as well as securing the border by funding border enforcement.

In an emailed statement late Tuesday night, Maryott’s camp maintained that voters were ready to move on from Levin as their representative.

“We are certainly optimistic, and this

is exactly what we expected to see,” the spokesperson wrote while Levin, at the time, held a double-digit lead, adding: “It may take a few days, but when the dust settles, we expect that the voters of (the 49th District) will send a financial planner to Congress.”

In the Primary Election held this past June to determine who would make it on to the ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election, Levin carried the district race, earning 92,211 votes, or 48.9%, with Maryott leading a contested vote among Republicans by receiving 35,805, or 19% of all voters.

According to the OC Registrar of Voters, 42.6% of Orange County voters chose Levin during the Primary, while Maryott narrowly beat out Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett by three votes to earn a spot on Tuesday’s ballot.

Levin’s campaign had not beeen reached for comment as of press time.

Election results will be updated throughout the canvass period, according to the Secretary of State’s website, and county elections officials must report their final results by Dec. 9. Next, the Secretary of State will put together the results to certify by Dec. 16. DP

Foley Holds Lead Against Bates in 5th District Supervisor Race

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Democratic incumbent Katrina Foley is on track to hold her seat as she is still leading against her Republican opponent, State Sen. Patricia Bates, in the tight race to represent Orange County’s 5th Supervisorial District.

Unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters as of late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, showed Foley with 51.02% (76,591) of the votes, while Bates, a former board supervisor, had 48.98% (73,537) of the votes.

“I’m so grateful to my community of volunteers and the coalition of unlikely allies that I brought together to be able to show Orange County that we can really lead and represent all residents,” Foley said late Tuesday night, when she led by a wider margin.

The race tightened as the votes con-

tinued to be counted through Election Night and the following morning, with unofficial results earlier in the evening showing Foley ahead of Bates with 56.63% of the vote, putting Bates at 43.37%.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters was scheduled to post updated results on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 10, after Dana Point Times went to print. Updates to this story and the DP Times’ ongoing coverage of other local Midterm Elections will continue to be posted online.

Anticipating a win, Foley said that South Orange County residents are going to “have a representative that’s very active and responsive and is going to immediately drill down on some of the lingering issues that I know have been trouble for the community.”

Looking forward to a potential second term representing South Orange County, Foley highlighted coastal erosion—namely, its effects on the railroad tracks—fire mitigation and issues

related to homelessness as main topics on which she’d like to focus.

As of press time, Bates had not responded to requests for comment.

In the lead-up to the race, Foley and Bates had cumulatively spent $1.35 million in the race for the District 5 seat.

In the race for the District 4 seat between Sunny Park and incumbent Board Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the two collectively had spent more than $1.62 million, while candidates in the District 2 race—Vicente Sarmiento and Kim Bernice Nguyen—collectively had spent $474,405.

Based on the latest campaign finance filings, or 460 Forms, with the California Secretary of State’s office— which covered all contributions and campaign expenditures up until Oct. 22—Bates had raised about $688,607, slightly more than Foley’s $665,695.

As of late October, Foley had outspent Bates by roughly $76,000. On their respective 460 forms, Foley report ed spending roughly $734,908 on her campaign, while Bates spent roughly $658,958.

County elections officials across the state are expected to certify all election results by Dec. 8. DP

Katrina Foley

Community Honors

Fred Swegles with Paddle-Out at Pier

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

The San Clemente community came out to the pier on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, to join family and close friends of the late Fred Swegles for a paddle-out honoring the beloved local newsman.

Swegles, 74, died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 23, following months of health complications related to a diagnosed brain tumor.

Though it was Swegles’ wishes that his family not hold a formal memorial or Celebration of Life ceremony, community members and colleagues including Picket Fence Media publisher Norb Garrett and USA Surfing CEO Greg Cruse rallied to organize Sunday’s memorial paddle-out.

“I had the pleasure of having Fred work with us (San Clemente Times) for about the last five years—I tried to get him 20 years ago when we first started the paper, but he decided to stick with the Sun-Post at the time, which is fine,” Garrett said jokingly.

For more than 50 years, Swegles covered the town of San Clemente and some of the surrounding cities, reporting for the Daily Sun-Post and Orange County Register. In 2018, after the Register shuttered the Sun-Post and its other community weeklies, Swegles joined the

San Clemente Times to launch his weekly CoastLines column.

Speaking on behalf of Swegles’ sisters Barbara Chamberlin and Valerie Mayer and brother Steve Swegles, Garrett expressed to the large crowd how appreciative the Swegles family was for the outpouring of support and appreciation for Fred.

“Fred loved you all, and he loved San Clemente. Being the humble guy that he was, he stated over and over in his will that he didn’t want any services—all of you who know Fred, that’s very Fred, very on brand,” Garrett said, reading from a letter from the Swegles family.

“He didn’t want the attention. He great ly appreciated all the letters, the cards, the emails and all the visits over the past several months,” Garrett continued to read, adding: “Those visits, those cards, those emails, they all brought smiles and sometimes teary eyes, and love and appreciation for you.”

Nearly 30 people participated in the paddle-out on the north side of the San Clemente Pier, while the rest of the crowd lined the structure overlooking the surfers. During the paddle-out, the surfers circled up, holding hands, to share stories and reminisce about Swegles.

To close out the ceremony, Swegles’ former bandmate Jim Summers performed a rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”—one of Swegles’ favorite songs.

“From the family, thank you so much for being here for Fred,” Garrett said.

About 30 people on surfboards circle up on the north side of the San Clemente Pier to reminisce and pay their respects to the late Fred Swegles, a beloved local newsman, during a paddle-out memorial on Sunday, Nov. 6.

Photos: Alan Gibby

Californians Largely Support Props 1, 28 & 31

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

Proposition 1, the state ballot measure that looks to enshrine in California’s constitution that women have the right to an abortion and contraception, is on track to pass with 65% of voters approving it, according to the latest results from the Secretary of State’s office.

The measure followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this past June to overturn Roe v. Wade—the long-standing SCOTUS ruling that found the U.S. Constitutional protection to privacy included the right to an abortion.

By amending the state’s constitution under the measure, proponents have stated, it would unquestionably protect a person’s right to an abortion without leaving the law and court rulings up to interpretation.

According to the same results, Californians voted to pass Propositions 28 and 31 with a 61.6% and 62.3% majority, respectively.

Under Prop 28, the measure to provide additional funding for public schools’ arts and music education, K-12 public school arts education programs would receive an established amount of funding from the pool of funds previously created through Proposition 98 in 1988. That original proposition guaranteed

either a minimum of 40% of the General Fund on K-14 education, or a minimum guarantee based on student attendance and change in cost of living.

Prop 28 would guarantee a minimum of 1% of that funding would go specifically toward arts education programs. Proposition 28 would reportedly increase state costs by $800 million to $1 billion annually.

With Prop 31 expected to pass, the State Senate bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2020 to ban the sale of

Michael Parham Has Strong Showing in Unofficial Special Capo Unified Trustee Election Results

BY COLLIN BREAUX

As of late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Michael Parham was the top vote-getter in the specially called Area 2 election for the Capistrano Unified School District’s Board of Trustees.

While results remain unofficial, Parham had 44.65% (6,519) of the votes. His opponent, Kira Davis, had 41.12% (6,003) of the votes.

Jessica Hubbard was also listed on the ballot and had 14.23% (2,077) of the votes, though she announced beforehand that she had dropped out of the race and would instead be voting for Parham.

Parham declined to comment on the results on Wednesday morning. Davis

had not responded to a request for comment, as of press time.

A Special Election for Area 2 was called after former Trustee Pamela Braunstein resigned earlier this year because of what she said was harassment for her support of COVID-19 restrictions in schools. Area 2 covers Ladera Ranch.

Parham lives in Rancho Mission Viejo, is a father of four children, advised companies as an investment banker and CPA and previously served on the Irvine Unified School District Board of Education for 12 years. He was endorsed by the Capistrano Unified Education Association, the local teachers union.

Parham’s campaign emphasized building better dialogue between the district

most flavored tobacco products would officially become law. After Senate Bill 793 was signed, opponents pushed for the referendum, allowing Californians to decide whether the ban should go into effect or to overturn the policy.

Also on the ballot this year were two measures, Propositions 26 and 27, related to sports gambling. Neither measure is likely to pass, based on the unofficial results from Thursday morning, Nov. 10, with Prop 27, in particular, being rejected by an overwhelming 83.3% of voters.

Prop 26 proposed allowing in-person sports wagering at Native American casinos on professional, college or amateur athletic events. It also proposed to enact a 10% tax on the profits received from sports betting at racetracks to fund prob lem gambling prevention and mental health initiatives, enforcement, as well as the General Fund.

Prop 27 looked to make California the latest state to allow online or mobile betting on sporting events. Under the measure, it would have authorized gaming tribes and online sports betting or qualified gaming companies with agreements with gaming tribes to operate online sports betting outside Native American lands.

In what was now the third attempt in as many General Elections to add more oversight at dialysis clinics in California, Proposition 29 again failed to get enough support from voters, with a majority of them, nearly 70%, rejecting it, the latest results showed.

California’s voters also rejected, with 59.1% of the vote, Proposition 30, which looked to increase the income tax on millionaires to fund a clean air trust that would be divided into sub-funds.

Portions of the coffers would have gone into an investment plan for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, the Zero-Emission Vehicle and Clean Mobility Sub-Fund, and the Wildfire Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Sub-Funds.

Opponents of Prop 30 had argued that the taxes raised would only benefit special interests, including those of supporting corporation Lyft. DP

don’t currently have COVID restrictions in place. She also lives in Ladera Ranch, is a mother of two children and writes for RedState, a conservative outlet.

Parham has said he is against vaccine requirements.

Two other seats, Area 4 and Area 7, were also up for election on the Board of Trustees. Area 4 covers Laguna Niguel, and Area 7 includes Mission Viejo.

Gary Pritchard had the most votes as of Wednesday afternoon in Area 4, with 49.64% (6,689) of the votes. The other candidates, Jim Glantz and Darin Patel, had 41.63% (5,609) and 8.73% (1,176) of the votes, respectively.

and parents and developing more credibility with the public if it wants to get support for bond measures that would fund facility upgrades at Dana Hills High School and other campuses.

Davis’ platform had been staunchly anti-COVID restrictions, particularly mask requirements, and advocated for parents being able to make decisions for their children. Capo Unified schools

Current Area 4 Trustee and Board President Martha McNicholas previously announced she would not be running for reelection but would continue advocating for local schools, including Dana Hills High.

In Area 7, incumbent Trustee Judy Bullockus held on to her lead at 55.31% (7,486) of the votes. Her challenger, Jeanette Contreras, had 44.69% (6,049) of the votes. DP

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Why You Should Consider a Healthy Eating Pattern

Facts are facts. By losing only 5-10% of one’s body weight, our health will improve. But most people have much loftier goals, dreaming of what they once weighed in college or when they were just married.

Secondly, as we age, our body composition shifts and metabolism slows because of a cascade of bodily processes, including normal hormonal changes, decreased activity levels, loss of muscle, and more.

About 99% of my prospective clients reach out with their primary objective being weight loss. While my approach certainly will help them lose the weight, I cannot in good conscience help people lose weight without teaching them about a healthy eating pattern, which in turn will help them to reduce the risk of heart disease and other lifestyle diseases that are increasing our years of disability and shortening our lives.

While the traditional diet is always about calorie restriction and removing favorite foods, we all know from personal experience it does not result in sustainable weight loss.

It is with this “all or none” mentality that I am bound and determined to try to make change. As we approach the holiday season, most will not attempt to lose weight, and assume they will gain weight, with all the eating opportunities coming their way.

They might try to exercise more, but the fact is, few of us can utilize more than a few hundred calories with an

hour of exercise, and that pumpkin latte from your favorite coffee shop will fill those burned calories right back up in a fraction of that time.

Guiding individuals into a healthy eating pattern allows them to both lose the weight, if needed, and improve the quality of their lives.

It allows them to also continue to enjoy the foods they “can’t live without,” but this can’t happen without proper nutrition education as to what foods we need to prioritize throughout our day, and strategies on how to gain self-control over foods that keep tripping us up.

This is no easy feat for this nutritionist and chef. So, let’s talk for a moment about what a healthy eating pattern is.

everything if you allow the guidelines above to lead the way. Your daily scoop of ice cream is high in calories, saturated fat, and added sugar, so consider eating less of it, and/or replacing it most days with a bowl of nonfat plain Greek yogurt topped with your favorite fruit, a few chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.

The same can be said for your high-fat and sodium-laden crunchy snack that you eat directly out of the bag every afternoon. Consider limiting your serving size, only eating on occasion, or perhaps not buying it this week, and replacing it with some whole grain crackers and your favorite sliced cheese.

Simply moving toward more whole food choices, and including more plants in every meal and snack, could be your guide to a healthy eating pattern that will change your life in a positive way.

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FOLLOW DANA POINT TIMES

BY GINA COUSINEAU

The USDA suggests including a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas), fatfree or low-fat dairy, seafood, poultry, and meat, as well as eggs, nuts, seeds, and soy products.

For most people who have varied food preferences, these guidelines hit the mark. Add in limiting foods with added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium; this is a logical and practical guide to calorie reduction, if weight loss is one of your goals, and improved health.

So, what can you eat? Pretty much

Gina Cousineau, a local nutrition expert who specializes in weight loss and health gain, is a trained chef and fitness professional, with her MS in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is offering her readers a complimentary “preventive screening” 50-minute session to help them better advocate for their health with their medical providers. Please email her at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com to set up that session. Feel free to learn more about her at mamagslifestyle.com as well. DP

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION 101

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FINANCES

Understanding how to manage your finances has never been more important than now, as interest rates continue to climb and economists and financial experts continue to warn of a looming recession by next year.

Despite evidence of a strong labor market in the latest jobs report, heads of major corporations are still talking about the potential for a recession as a direct result of rising prices and fewer sales.

Those fears of an economic downturn only worsened after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again in an attempt to tamp down on inflation.

To help give you some peace of mind as you continue to navigate through these uncertain economic times, we turned to the experts for our “Money Matters” special section.

In this year’s guide, you’ll hear from the Kanani Advisory Group on how to make sure your retirement investments are secure by avoiding certain pitfalls.

Also, Insurance 101 Services offers its insights on how Medicare beneficiaries can save money on their co-pays or monthly premiums.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changes the rules for clean vehicle tax credit eligibility in 2023. This effort to reduce carbon emissions is seen as an investment in the energy security of the United States and can also be your investment into lowering your taxes. For the latest information, visit irs.gov.

ADVERTORIAL | BY STEPHANIE FRISCH, INSURANCE 101 SERVICES

MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Calling all existing Medicare Beneficiaries, are you looking to save some money on either your monthly premiums, your co-pays, or your prescription drug co-pays? Then the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time for you to make a change to your current plan.

All changes made during this time (10/15 – 12/7) go into effect 1/1/23. The biggest way to save money is to see if a Medicare Advantage plan would work for you.

If it does meet your needs, then you cancel your Medicare Supplement and Medicare Drug plan for 2023

because the Medicare Advantage plan gives you that type of coverage and financial protection from medical bills. You’re no longer paying a premium for Medicare Supplement or a Medicare RX plan if you decide to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.

These plans in Orange County typically have no or low premiums and are both HMO’s and PPO’s.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (also known as AEP) ends December 7th, if you’d like to schedule a no cost Medicare options review contact me soon, my calendar is filling up!

day Dana Point senior lunch program, as well as Meals on Wheels. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point. dpc1@myagewell.org. 949.496.4252.

SUNDAY | 13

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What’s going on in and around town this week

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FRIDAY | 11

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT

8:30-11:30 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Bad Influ3nce will perform. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

SATURDAY | 12

SUP YOGA IN DANA POINT HARBOR 8-9:30 a.m. iHeartYoga has partnered with Westwind Sailing to offer a unique 90-minute paddle and yoga workshop. This workshop is for all skill levels. Dana

‘Armageddon Time’ Almost Reaches the Top

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

resently, James Gray’s new family drama, Armageddon Time, is out two weeks before Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans. Both are about a Jewish child growing up in mid-20th century America, and they are also loosely based on the directors’ own childhoods.

FRIDAY | 11

VETERANS DAY SERVICE

10 a.m. The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934, Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point have partnered to present a Veterans Day ceremony honoring local service members at the Dana Point Veterans Memorial in Strands Vista Park. The event will feature the unveiling of updated memorial plaques, listing the names of veterans who have died during the past year and were members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post or residents of Dana Point. Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road, Dana Point. 949.248.1419. vfwpost9934@cox.net. vfwpost9934.org.

Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. iheartyoga.org.

FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

BEST OF OC HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Dana Point Woman’s Club will host a Holiday Boutique

featuring 30 local vendors with clothing, jewelry, pottery, spa treatments, chefs, candles, cookies and more. The event will also feature a live DJ and opportunity drawings. Dana Point Woman’s Club House, 24642 San Juan Ave, Dana Point. danapointwomansclub.org.

DANA POINT HOLIDAY BAZAAR

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done early at the Dana Point Community Center. The bazaar will feature artisans, crafters and local businesses with items for purchase, as well as free refreshments and raffle prizes. The vendor space fee benefits Age Well, Orange County’s partner in aging and the week-

It figures Gray’s picture is one of this year’s “twin films.” While Gray’s artistic success is modest compared to the powerhouse of Spielberg’s legacy, I don’t think anyone would confuse either of these films aesthetically, fortunately for Gray and his team.

In 1980 Queens, New York, 12-yearold Paul Graff (Banks Repeta) is forced to leave his public school for his older brother Ted’s (Ryan Sell) private school after Paul is caught smoking a joint in the bathroom with Johnny (Jaylin Webb), one of the few Black students on campus.

Paul’s parents, Esther (Anne Hathaway) and Irving (Jeremy Strong), think Paul has all the opportunities and poten

tial for a proper education that can lead to a business career, while Paul’s grandfather, Aaron (Anthony Hopkins), thinks he should follow his passion for art.

The first misstep for Armageddon Time is the title sounding way too much like a sci-fi adventure. The namesake makes more sense when we view the film and see early on Paul’s family watching a TV interview with then-President Ronald Reagan, who uses the word “Armageddon” during a comment. But on its own, the title is completely misleading to someone going into the feature blind.

But the real issue here is that by releasing Armageddon Time so near to The Fabelmans, it’s a little too obvious how, in the shadows, Gray’s career is

AMERICAN

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a community blood drive in collaboration with the Red Cross. The need for blood is constant, and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in the community. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Monarch Beach Rotary. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point. 800.733.2767.

MONDAY | 14

LIVE MUSIC AT THE CELLAR

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this South Orange County venue. Victoria Bailey will perform. The Cellar, 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. thecellarsite.com.

WEDNESDAY | 16

HOLIDAY HARBOR LIGHTS BEGIN 5-10 p.m. The Dana Point Harbor Partners is spreading seasonal cheer with the annual holiday light display that will illuminate the Harbor from Nov. 16 through Dec. 31. Themed light exhibits throughout the Harbor will include Candy Cane Lane, a “Merry Kiss Me” arch, lighted trees and much more. Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point. danapointharbor.com.

compared to his peers and idols. I don’t think his movies are bad on any level, yet nothing about his style or stories stands out cinematically or singularly.

I doubt The Fabelmans will have some of the darker aspects of Armageddon Time, and I’m guessing the former will have a longer-lasting impact on me, since Spielberg is already one of my favorite filmmakers and has a foolproof track record.

I would still recommend Armageddon Time for the cast, and if you’re in the mood for a period drama, as there are ultimately talented people involved who usually deliver. But as a whole, I don’t think Armageddon Time will leave a big impression on me, unfortunately. DP

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

A Widower Decides to Start Dating and Finds Intimacy

In response to my previous column—“Senior Sex, With or Without Commitment?”—a gentleman emailed, “I’m in my early 60s and widowed. I am starting my own journey after losing my wife to cancer earlier this year.

“Together for 44 years, committed to each other since we were teenagers and married soon after college, we were inseparable from the tender age of 17. Our relationship started so young, we were the only ones each of us had been intimate with, and we loved and valued that bond.

“She fought hard for five years and during that long goodbye, she made me promise that I would find love and happiness again.

Bella

Eight-year-old Bella is a mild-mannered kitty who is looking for a new beginning. Abandoned by her previous owner, Bella can be a bit shy on first meeting, but she is quite affectionate and sweet once she gets to know you. She would do best in a quiet household where she can settle in and finally start to feel at home again.

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

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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

my loyal readers, I am deeply saddened to report that my life partner of 25 years, Greta Cohn, passed away on Oct. 29 from a neurological condition. No services or visitations are planned at this time.”

very promising.

“At first, this intimacy was difficult for me, as I was feeling guilty and unfaithful even though I understood I was no longer married. I had always expected I would only have one sexual partner in my life and appreciated that idea, which is rare in the world. I will always love my late wife, but I have also come to realize that this does not prevent me from loving someone new.

“For me, it was physical attraction, and emotional closeness and trust, and a desire to become intimate with a woman again that allowed me to take the leap.”

ON LIFE AND LOVE

BY TOM BLAKE

“As two people in love and with an active sex drive, it was difficult for us when my wife’s illness prevented any kind of physical intimacy. But that was only one part of our relationship, and the other parts grew stronger to compensate. My love and commitment toward her were reason enough for me to put my sexual urges on the back burner as I focused on caring for her.

“After her passing, I knew there would be a time when I would resume being sexually active, but had no idea when I would feel ready and when I would find a woman I was attracted to.

“Fast forward to today, I am now dating a wonderful woman. As you would expect from two healthy adults who are attracted to each other, we have become physically intimate. The attraction is not just physical, but also emotional, and we are dating exclusively.

“That required a certain amount of trust from us both since neither one of us is interested in casual sex and had only known each other for a short time. We are both committed right now to the relationship and are hopeful it will work in the long term. At this point, I can’t say that I love her with all my heart, but we are close, and from what I have seen, it is

Tom’s response: So, here I am, writing the second column in a row on senior sex and commitment, a topic that makes me a tad uncomfortable. In the 11 years of writing for this newspaper, I’ve only men tioned senior sex a handful of times.

However, this widower’s words were so mature, sensitive, and sincere—on a topic many widowed and divorced people eventually ponder—that I felt it important to once again step outside my comfort zone and fulfill my journalistic duty of reporting on a subject so significant to senior singles.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0013 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0021(M) locat ed at 33802 Diana Drive: Conditional Use Permit and Minor Site Development Permit requested to allow a greater than ten (10) percent addition to the second story of a duplex dwelling that is non conforming as to use (exceeds maximum density) and to the front yard setback and required parking standards.

Project Number: Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0013 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0021(M)

Project Location: 33802 Diana Drive (APN: 682-1114-33)

Applicant: Warren Hutcherson

Owner: Joanne Jepson Schlup Trust

Environmental: Categorically Exempt, Sec tion 15301(e)(1) (Class 1 –Existing Facilities) since the project the project consists of an addition to an existing structure that will not in crease the existing floor area of the structure by more than 50 percent.

Hearing Date: Monday, November 28, 2022

Hearing Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon there after as possible)

Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, Cal ifornia 92629

All persons either favoring or opposing this pro posal are invited to present their views to the Com mission at this hearing.

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

For further information, please contact Justin R. Poley, Assistant Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 2483575.

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Dana Point

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Planning Commission

Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee

Notice is hereby given that there is one (1) vacancy on the Planning Commission with a term ending on March 31, 2025, and one (1) vacancy on the Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee with an indef inite term. In order to be eligible for appointment by the City Council, applicants must be registered voters and residents of the City of Dana Point. Ap plications can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk beginning Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629 or by calling (949) 2483501. Applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website www.danapoint.org. In order to

be considered for appointment by the City Council, applications must be filed no later than Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted above.

Shayna Sharke City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

Coastal Development Permit CDP21-0010 lo cated at 430 Monarch Bay Drive: A Coastal De velop-ment Permit request to allow the demolition of an existing two-story, split-level, single-fam ily dwelling with an attached two-car garage and to construct a new 2,726 square foot two-story, split-level, single-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage and associated exterior improve ments including walls, land-scape and hardscape and a spa.

Project Numbers: Coastal Development Per mit CDP21-0010

Project Location: 430 Monarch Bay Drive (APN: 670-151-27)

Project Representative: Ali Samsami, Architect Applicant: Greg and Lise Fox, Property Owners

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15301(a) (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Struc tures) since the project con sist of the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone.

Hearing Date: Monday, November 28, 2022 Hearing Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon there after as possible)

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

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

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

For further information, please contact Alyssa Gonzalez, Assistant Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3556.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

Coastal Development Permit CDP22-0027 lo cated at 138 Monarch Bay Drive: A Coastal De velopment Permit request to allow additions to an existing single-story, single-family dwelling, total ing 670 square feet to various areas of the existing structure including the master bedroom, living room, kitchen, and enclosing the existing court yard.

Project Numbers: Coastal Development Per mit CDP22-0027

Project Location: 138 Monarch Bay Drive (APN: 670-121-07)

Project Representative: Jason Richart Applicant: Richard and Lisa Lough, Property Owners

Environmental: Pursuant to the Cali fornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Cat egorically Exempt per Sec tion 15301(e)(1) (Class 1 –Existing Facilities) since the project consists of an addi tion to an existing structure that will not increase the existing floor area of the structure by more than 50 percent.

Hearing Date: Monday, November 28, 2022

Hearing Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon there after as possible)

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

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

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

For further information, please contact Alyssa Gonzalez, Assistant Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3556.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DANA POINT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

Site Development Permit SDP22-0034 located at 26765 Calle Maria: A request to construct a 419 square foot attached one bed, one bath, single-sto ry accessory dwelling unit (ADU) located in the rear of a lot containing an existing non-conforming single-story single-family dwelling.

Project Number: Site Development Permit SDP22-0034

Project Location: 26765 Calle Maria (APN: 123-243-04)

Applicant/Owner: Rosemary Sweeney, Ap plicant / Marilyn Dickson, Owner

Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is cat egorically exempt per Sec tion 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines since the project consists of the construction of a new attached ADU.

Hearing Date: Monday, November 28, 2022

Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereaf ter as possible)

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

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

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

For further information, please contact Justin R. Poley, Assistant Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 2483575

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR

CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22FL000827

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Bruce Douglas Brenon and Sarah Tillman on be half of Cody Grace Brenon, a minor filed a peti tion with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

Cody Grace Brenon

Proposed Name

Kodi Grace Brenon

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interest ed in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no writ ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: 01/18/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: L74

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

Other: The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s des ignated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assis

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tance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub lished at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe tition in the following newspaper of general circu lation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times, November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2022

Date: November 2, 2022, Judge/Commissioner: Nancy Levin, Judge Pro Tem

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 30-2022-01287335

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner NI COLE RENE RYAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

NICOLE RENE RYAN

Proposed Name

SIREN STRAY CATORI

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be grant ed. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: 01/03/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

Room: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this mes sage is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remote ly for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s web site above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to re quest an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub lished at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti tion in the following newspaper of general circula tion, printed in this county: Dana Point Times Date: 10/21/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Dana Point Times Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 22FL000813

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Hei di Elisabeth Hanson and Heidi Elisabeth Hanson on behalf of Corban Nolan Hanson and Holly Elisabeth Hanson, minors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

Heidi Elisabeth Hanson

Corban Nolan Hanson

Holly Elisabeth Hanson

Proposed Name

Heidi Elisabeth Theall

Cal Wallace Theall

Holly Elisabeth Theall

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interest ed in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name chang es described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: 01/11/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: L74

The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Dr S., Orange, CA 92868 Other: Remote. The court is providing the con venience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of CaliforniaCounty of Orange (occourts.org) to appear re motely for hearings and for remote hearing in structions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the depart ment on the day/time set for your hearing.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub lished at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe tition in the following newspaper of general circu lation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times, November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2022

Date: October 26, 2022, Judge/Commissioner: Irene Gilbert, Judge Pro Tem

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20226647698

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

1. D & B PROPERTIES

1001 AVENIDA PICO SUITE C619

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S):

1B. GOLDENWEST PLAZA

Full Name of Registrant(s):

THE DOYLE FOUNDATION, INC.

1001 AVENIDA PICO STE C619

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

This business is conducted by a NV Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/05/2015

THE DOYLE FOUNDATION, INC./s/MOLLY BROWN, MOLLY BROWN SECRETARY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 10/27/2022

Published in: Dana Point Times November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226646146

1A. 20176488925

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRIMODIG 17165 VON KARMAN AVE STE 113 IRVINE, CA 92614

Full Name of Registrant(s): MARY E LOMBARD 34052 LA SERENA DR DANA POINT, CA 92629

This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/17/2012

/s/MARY LOMBARD

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 10/11/2022

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Fourth and Out

Fourth-down turnovers doom Dana Hills football in first home playoff game in 9 years

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

Holding onto a slim lead into the fourth quarter in their first home playoff game since 2013 in a game in which punting was optional, the Dana Hills football team stuck to its guns, and visiting Baldwin Park met the challenge.

Dana Hills went for it on fourth down five times in the game, but its final two attempts proved most costly, as Baldwin Park snagged an interception, recovered a fumble, and scored quickly after both turnovers to defeat the Dolphins, 28-16, in a CIF-SS Division 10 first-round game on Friday, Nov. 4, at Dana Hills High School.

“I think that you could do this thing where you rewind it all, and when you watch the film, you try to learn from it,” Dana Hills coach Tony Henney said of the fourth-down calls. “The bottom line is that we crossed the 50 about five times without any points tonight. There’s two things there: we’ve got to be better, and you’ve got to give them credit for making stops.”

Dana Hills (6-4) was the No. 2 seed in Division 10 after earning an at-large selection, but the Dolphins were still left looking for their first playoff win since 2009. Dana Hills qualified for the playoffs for the second straight season.

The Dolphins had to answer plenty of questions entering the season after they had lost so many key pieces of a record-setting offense from a year ago. Dana Hills did so by changing its identity into a physical running team behind an improved offensive line and with county-leading rusher Christian Guarascio.

“I felt like at the end of this game, all I wanted to do was hug everybody,” the senior running back Guarascio said. “I couldn’t explain how proud I am of everybody, coming out here and finishing how they did. At the end of the day, we came together as a brotherhood. From Week 1 to Week 11, we changed, and we really came together as a program.”

The Dana Hills program posted its

fourth straight winning season this year, which completes a full turnaround from the five seasons prior to that, a stretch when the Dolphins never won more than three games, including two 1-9 campaigns and a winless season. Dana Hills has now competed for league titles in consecutive seasons and made the playoffs in both years under Henney.

Guarascio said that the Dana Hills program had been motivated in the offseason to prove that they can play ball, that they weren’t going to slide back to the “same old Dana Hills.” Guarascio said the Dolphins program is forever different after the work of these past two senior classes.

“I felt like, before when I came here, it wasn’t like that,” Guarascio said of the offseason effort and focus. “It was more lackadaisical, and now there’s purpose to this program. I feel like the culture has really shifted.”

Last Friday, Dana Hills had to battle more than just Baldwin Park, as plenty of key Dolphins were battling illness all week, including Guarascio. The senior back said he’d been fighting the flu since that Tuesday, had an IV on Thursday and was even at the doctor’s office on Friday morning.

Even after taking an early stinger on a defensive play, Guarascio still put out an intense effort on both sides of the ball. Guarascio carried the offensive load with 32 carries for 167 yards rushing and caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Dana Hills particularly turned to Guarascio in the second half after Baldwin Park (9-2) had grabbed the lead in the third quarter. The Dolphins led, 10-3, after a deliberate first half in which Dana Hills converted two of three fourthdown attempts and stopped Baldwin Park on two of its three fourth-down attempts.

Baldwin Park turned up its offensive tempo and took its first lead of the game, 14-10, on a 32-yard touchdown pass. Dana Hills responded with its own version of an up-tempo offense and handed the ball to Guarascio over and over. However, the Dolphins capped the drive in the air on a 15-yard touchdown pass from senior Connor Vernon to junior Chase Berry.

The extra point was blocked, which left Dana Hills ahead by only two points, 16-14, with two minutes left in the third quarter.

Dana Hills looked poised to extend its

lead and march toward that elusive play off win after an interception by Dominic Barto at the end of the third quarter. How ever, on the ensuing drive, Baldwin Park made its first of three game-defining plays.

On fourth down at the Braves’ 30-yard line, Baldwin Park snagged a Dana Hills pass and returned the ball more than 60 yards. Two plays later, Baldwin Park ran in the 11-yard touchdown to go back ahead, 21-16.

On Dana Hills’ next drive, the Dolphins were forced into another fourth down at the Baldwin Park 46-yard line. Guarascio was handed the ball and plowed forward, and while it looked as if he got to the first-down mark, the Braves swatted the ball loose and recovered.

Baldwin Park put the stake in Dana Hills at the end of the ensuing possession. On a third-and-15, Dana Hills was looking to sell out against the run, and Baldwin Park caught them with a 32yard touchdown pass for the 28-16 lead with just over two minutes remaining.

The Dolphins got their pass offense going on the next drive, looking to somehow desperately make a comeback, but Baldwin Park pulled in its third interception of the night to close out the game. DP

Dana Hills football hosted its first home playoff game since 2013, but turnovers on two fourth-down plays in the fourth quarter kept the Dolphins without a playoff win since 2009. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

A Different Kind of Film Festival

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

This week, the Coast Film and Music Festival is coming to Laguna Beach. In fact, it kicked off on Wednesday, Nov. 9, with a special opening screening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Five Summer Stories

But don’t stress if you missed the opening party (brought to you by your friends at Hobie), there is some amazing stuff on tap for the weekend.

First launched by Enich Harris and Ben Warner in 2019, the Coast Film and Music Festival seeks to highlight new and inter esting films featuring stories about the ocean and mountains. This year’s lineup looks to be the best one, to date.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” says Har ris.“There are so many different films and activities lined up, there really is some thing for everyone. Bringing communities together is one of the founding principles of the film festival, and the level of excite ment we’re seeing is really inspiring.”

Harris is a classic, hard-core Orange County surfer who spent a number of

years making magic for the Billabong marketing department before setting out to make the documentary film Kissed By God, which details the rise and tragic fall of three-time world champion Andy Irons. Meanwhile, Warner comes from a mountain and media background, having been at the helm of Bike and Powder magazines in the early 2000s before moving on to launch Laguna Beach Magazine and the Laguna Beach Independent newspaper.

“Laguna is the perfect place for the Coast Film and Music Festival,” Warner ex plains. “It has such a colorful history as an art colony, as well as a movement that’s protected the land and waters surround ing the city. Plus, we are 60 miles away from the Hollywood film scene, which makes us hopeful that we will be able to connect some of these up-and-comer

creators to the big business in Hollywood.”

After the festival’s kickoff on Wednesday with Five Summer Stories, which was scheduled to feature the film’s creator, Greg MacGillivray, along with 1977 world champion Shaun Tomson, doing a little talk story, the action heats up into the weekend.

Thursday, Nov. 10, is Snow Night. A couple of can’t-miss happenings include the Teton Gravity Magic Hour, as well as the premiere of the new snowboard film Ark, featuring snow luminaries Danny Davis and Mark McMorries.

The mountain fun continues Friday, Nov. 11, as the focus turns to mountain biking and climbing. The premiere of Es peranto, a mountain bike film with Todd Jones, Cam Zink, and friends, promises to be the main attraction.

Saturday, Nov. 12, takes us back to the

beach. Three solid films are on the bill, including the Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez; a look at Australian big-wave slab hunting called Facing Monsters; and Gravity by world champ surfer John John Florence, who will be on hand to dazzle and delight the audience.

Saturday evening will also see the return of the “Follow The Light” surf photography awards in honor of the late, great Larry “Flame” Moore. A platform for aspiring photographers to have their work seen and be discovered, the photography contest celebrates the legacy of Moore, who as photo editor of Surfing magazine turned Salt Creek into his own personal studio, helping make the careers of plenty area pro surfers along the way.

The Coast Film and Music Festival culminates on Sunday, Nov. 13, with another special screening of Five Summer Stories MacGillivray will be presenting a special editor’s cut; the band Honk, which scored the original soundtrack, will be on hand to play live during the film; and exclusive insights and stories into how the whole production came together will also be shared.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Harris says. “It’s really going to be special.”

There will also be live music, daytime movie screenings, an art space, and more. Be sure to check the schedule for the complete list of events and showtimes.

A family-friendly event, kids under 12 get in for free.

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

GROM OF THE WEEK

MARLO LEIGH HARRIS

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Hard work pays off; just look at what Marlo Leigh Harris has been able to accomplish lately. A couple weeks ago, she landed support from Rip Curl Dana Point, and now with a new sticker on the nose of her board and the confidence that a little support provides, Harris is taking her competitive game to the next level. Rolling into Huntington Beach for stop No. 4 of the NSSA’s Southwest Conference,

Harris surfed well beyond her years, winning the Girls Under-16 division, as well as placing third in the Girls Under-14 division.

“My first weekend with Rip Curl charged

me into two finals,” said a smiling Harris.

Building momentum all season long, before her trip to Huntington Beach, Harris also won the Girls Under-16 division in the NSSA contest at her local break of Salt Creek.

Harris has also been participating in the USA Surfing junior national training program, as well as going to school at Shorecliffs Mid dle School. Looking to mix things up a little, Harris most recently joined the Crown Valley Dive Team in Laguna Niguel.

Next year, she’s excited to attend Dana Hills High and try out for its surf, dive and cross-country teams. Watch this space; we’re sure to see more from Harris in the very near future.

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

Water Temperature: 62-63 Degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 1-3

Outlook: The swell combination fades Friday, for waist high waves, (3’). Similar size suerf prevails over the weekend as small, new northwest and southwest swells creep in. A pattern of light/variable morning winds, followed by light+ to moderate afternoon onshores prevails Friday through the weekend.

Launched in 2019, the Coast Film and Music Festival in Laguna Beach features a wide array of films about every thing from surfing to mountain climbing and sustainability. Photo: Courtesy Coast Film and Music Festival

Shining light on stories of adventure and adversity, the Coast Film Festival is all about bringing people together

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Marlo Leigh Harris. Photo: Courtesy of the Harris Family