November 18, 2022

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remote areas.”

To underground utilities in 20B projects, residents usually need to form an Underground Utility Assessment District, a special district of properties sharing in the cost of undergrounding overhead utilities within the boundary of the district.

Property owners interested in forming an assessment district will be required to provide a deposit to pay for the cost of a consultant needed to manage the undergrounding request.

In forming the underground utility assessment district, residents can choose to follow a “traditional” or “streamlined” approach.

In the traditional approach, residents interested in forming an assessment district work with the city to prepare plans and specifications and get construction bids prior to forming the assessment district.

The risk with the traditional approach is that the district could fail to be formed after paying the upfront costs to create plans and gather bids; however, the advantage is that costs are known before forming the district.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_ crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Council Approves Guidelines for Undergrounding Efforts

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Dana Point City Council approved on Tuesday, Nov. 15, a guideline aimed at helping homeowners through the process of getting their overhead utilities put underground—a process with an estimated total cost between $310 million and $421 million for all undergrounding projects in the city, according to a citywide assessment.

During Tuesday night’s council meeting, the city presented its Utility Undergrounding Assessment District Procedures Guide, which comes a year after councilmembers had voted unanimously to contract NV5 to create a map of the existing overhead utilities and develop an estimated cost to perform citywide undergrounding.

“We need to be leaders and figure out how to help people get these things underground,” Councilmember Jamey Federico said, noting that the city has management, ownership and leadership roles to play in the effort to underground Dana Point’s utilities.

The guide that the council approved

offers a step-by-step approach, from how to form districts to available funding options, so resident home and property owners can get their utilities undergrounded.

Federico acknowledged the city does not—and is not likely to—have the funds to underground all of Dana Point’s overhead utilities.

“But we can be leaders and figure out how to get them underground,” Federico said, adding that those efforts could start with the city’s own projects—referred to as Rule 20A projects—which involve utilities in public areas.

NV5, an assessment and consulting firm, worked to map the entire city in the program AutoCAD, which allows staff to calculate linear footage of overhead utilities to be undergrounded fairly accurately, NV5 Senior Vice President Jeff Cooper explained.

Potential undergrounding projects are broken down into three categories: Rule 20A, Rule 20B and Rule 20C.

Rule 20A projects address utilities on major roadways and public-use areas that generally provide larger community benefit, Cooper said.

Rule 20B projects tend to be utilities on residential areas, “generally for special benefit, localized as possible.”

Rule 20C projects, Cooper said, are projects that do not fit rule 20A or 20B and “tend to be a few odd poles in

In the streamlined approach, interested residents would form the district first and then prepare plans and get construction bids. The streamlined approach saves on costs upfront; however, the risk in this approach is that bids could come higher than the estimated cost.

A minimum of 60% of property owners in a proposed assessment district must sign a petition in support of a proposed project. If the project goes to a ballot, it will need to receive more than 50% approval to move forward.

The total cost estimate for all undergrounding projects in the city landed between $310 million and $421 million.

“That was great news that it wasn’t $500 million, so very excited about that,” Poles and Lines Coalition (PAL) Co-Treasurer and Dana Point resident Kiana Berkman said. “I want to address the fact that the last two meetings that you guys had, a conversation was made about the safety of this community.”

Berkman commented that overhead utility lines pose a safety concern, noting how OCFA crews were warned of a potential safety hazard posed by nearby powerlines while working to extinguish a large house fire last May.

“We’re not talking about something that is not affecting our residents; we’re talking about something that is affecting individuals in our community, as well,” Berkman said.

The total cost estimate to underground the city’s 20A projects is $21 million, $364 million for 20B projects and $36 million for 20C projects.

Federico noted that the cost estimates do not include the cost to reconnect

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parent navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at The Noble Path Foundation. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N El Camino Real, San Clemente.

their homes to the new underground power grid.

“I just want it to be very clear to our residents and for everybody who’s considering it,” Federico said. “None of those numbers include the connection after the fact, so you still have to connect from the street to your meter.”

The cost to the property owner to reconnect to the underground system varies depending on the size of the property, how hilly it is, and how far away the house is from the main line. Generally, the cost to reconnect varies from $5,000 to $10,000.

PAL members argued for the city to make room in future budgets for undergrounding efforts.

“I love our city, I love living here in Dana Point; it is a point of pride that we owe to ourselves to invest in,” PAL member and resident Bonni Pomush said.

“Let’s get a lot of us invested,” Pomush continued, “whether it’s the electric company or other government agencies; please create the infrastructure with a budget line item and a person to leverage those funds so that they can go further to modernize Dana Point, to create value and to safeguard all of us.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of this story can be found at danapointtimes.com.

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Members of the Poles and Lines Coalition on Tuesday, Nov. 15, attend the City Council’s meeting in support of efforts to adopt guidelines aimed at helping homeowners through the process of getting their overhead utilities put underground. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

Monster Wave Puzzles Make a Splash at Local Surf Shops

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Dana Point artist Kurt Snibbe was paddling out at San Onofre State Beach when a small wave came over his board.

“This tiny wave just came over my board and slapped me on both sides of the face at once, and I was like, ‘You little devil,’ ” Snibbe recalled.

As he continued paddling through the surf, he started picturing the waves with personalities—as little monsters.

“Surfers take a beating,” Snibbe said. “That’s the one thing—everybody looks at surfing, and they see all these amazing professional surfers, and they make it look so easy, but it’s not. It’s really hard, and you take a beating … but that’s how the idea came into my mind of the monster waves.”

As a cartoonist and visual journalist for the Orange County Register, Snibbe combined two of his passions: surfing and drawing. He began sketching whimsical illustrations of the waves.

Later, Snibbe started to show drawings to fellow surfers, including his friend, San Clemente resident Norm Petersen, who had asked what he planned to do with his artwork.

“I’ll never forget the day. We were out sitting, and Norm goes, ‘So, what are you going to do with your art?’ And I said, ‘I don’t know—puzzles?’ ” Snibbe said.

It was like a light bulb went off in Petersen, Snibbe said.

“He’s just like, ‘Puzzles? I do puzzles;

I’ll help you with that,’ ” Snibbe said.

The two had met surfing at San Onofre State Beach—a surf spot Petersen has frequented just about every day since retiring a few years ago.

“Kurt just showed up one day … and then as someone who’s there regularly, you start to develop some relationships,” Petersen said. “So, we just sort of laughed at the same jokes and had some similar sensibilities about life and family and stuff like that.”

“This sort of evolved organically for us between my business background and his artistic ability,” Petersen continued. “It was a really good fit.”

The two began “noodling” with the

Capo Unified Trustees Take No Action on Controversial Charter School Proposal

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees neither outright approved nor denied a petition for California Republic Leadership Academy to open as a new charter school—opening the door for the charter’s petitioners to appeal to the Orange County Board of Education.

The board rendered split votes on Nov. 9—3-3 in each case—on both conditionally approving and denying the charter.

Trustees Judy Bullockus, Lisa Davis and Gila Jones favored allowing the charter to go through, provided a memorandum of understanding was reached in which the petitioners met certain conditions requested by the district.

Trustees Amy Hanacek, Krista Castel-

lanos and Martha McNicholas voted to outright deny the charter.

The board is down one member after former Trustee Pamela Braunstein resigned earlier this year over what she said was harassment for her support of COVID-19 restrictions. A special election was held on Nov. 8 to fill the seat, with candidate Michael Parham leading, as of press time.

The proposal has drawn backlash from some residents over concerns the school could take over an existing community campus, as well as diverting funds from traditional public schools.

Kevin Pratt, a San Clemente parent who is instrumental in bringing forth the petition, has mentioned looking

puzzles idea conceptually in May, had a company formed by July, and shipped out their first order in October.

The first puzzle that Snibbe and Petersen released through their new company, Monster Wave, was a depiction of the Old Man’s surf break at San Onofre State Beach.

“When we started, we were thinking the application would be primarily surf shops,” Petersen said. “If you go into a surf shop and you find a puzzle, it might be a deep sea scene with a bunch of fish; I’ve seen the Grand Canyon puzzle in a surf shop, so we felt like there was a nice niche for actually iconic surf spots in the form of a puzzle.”

When drawing his whimsical illustrations, Snibbe begins with an outline.

“I’ll have a few monster waves that I start with and gradually they’re getting more and more detailed,” Snibbe said.

“But the puzzle is—it’s kind of weird, because I can’t explain why there’s a cowboy in a Speedo playing horseshoes with his horse on the sand, and why there’s a chicken there, and there’s a guy in an inner tube there,” Snibbe continued, explaining how the ideas for his art come to him.” It’s just stuff that pops into my head, and I’m off to the races with my pencil.”

Eventually, Snibbe and Petersen would like to design puzzles of surf breaks up and down the California coastline. The two said they hope to release their next puzzle, depicting Doheny State Beach, by Dec. 1.

Currently, their puzzles are available at Stewart Surfboards, SoCal Surf Shop, San Clemente Store, Russell Stationers, Sun Diego, Sevenstore, UsedSurf and Boo Boo Records. The puzzles will also soon be available at Hobie Surf Shop, Dana Point Hardware and San Onofre State Parks Foundation’s retail store.

The two will be donating to the San Onofre Parks Foundation a portion of the proceeds from every puzzle sold.

“I’m excited about our future, because we’re going to keep doing puzzles, but have these other extra added things that hopefully people will embrace,” Snibbe said.

“My imagination is running wild with it now,” Snibbe said. “I still look at waves constantly; I want to do more animations and things like that, because I think there’s a lot of room for fun, that that’s where it all ignited. A 1-foot wave that beat me down.”

into using existing campus space at underutilized schools, as allowed under Proposition 39.

A list of campuses viewed as having low enrollment provided by Pratt included Marblehead Elementary School in San Clemente.

CUSD officials and staff have said, if Proposition 39 were enacted in this case, the district would need to first do an analysis of available school sites before making any such decision—and that decision would be up to the district.

The potential new school’s curriculum and guidelines would include an emphasis on “servant leadership,” utilizing mentors from the community to work with students, a curriculum that would focus on classical education, requiring students to wear uniforms, not allowing students access to smartphones during the school day, expecting a high level of professional appearance and behavior from teachers and staff, and fostering

respect between students and teachers.

An analysis of the charter prepared by district staff recommended denying the proposal for several reasons, including concerns about negative financial impacts to the district.

“The district would suffer, at a minimum, a financial loss of nearly $3,000,000 in CRLA’s first year of operation if the school opened with 70% in-district students, which is a reasonable assumption based on the percentag es of in-district students attending other District-authorized charter schools,” the report said.

“That loss would increase from year to year until CRLA reached its enrollment capacity,” the reported continued. “By the 2026-27 school year, the district would suffer an annual loss of more than $4,800,000.”

The district’s report also said CRLA did not provide a clear description of

(From left) San Clemente resident Norm Petersen and Dana Point artist Kurt Snibbe formed Monster Wave Company, creating whimsical puzzles depicting famous, local surf breaks. Photo: Courtesy of Monster Wave Company

Levin Retains House Seat; Results of Tight Election Races Pending as Ballot Counting Continues

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

In the race for California’s 49th Congressional District, Rep. Mike Levin has won his bid for reelection, securing the seat for another two years after defeating Republican challenger Brian Maryott, the Associated Press called on Wednesday evening, Nov. 16.

According to the California Secretary of State’s office, Levin earned 52.6% (149,860) of the votes, while Maryott, a former San Juan Capistrano councilmember, received 47.4% (135,229).

South Orange County residents contin ued to wait for solidified results to other local races from last week’s Midterm Elections, as tallies from the Orange County Registrar of Voters indicate more counting remains to be done.

The Registrar’s website lists that an estimated total of 327,489 ballots had been processed after Election Day to date, and 59,759 remained as of Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16—the latest results update. The thousands of vote-by-mail ballots left to be counted represented those that were either returned at vote centers, mailed and received on or before Election Day, or delivered to a drop box, as well as provisional ballots.

(Cont. from page 4) its educational program, was vague about how intended student mentors would be vetted and trained, and it presented an “unrealistic” financial and operational plan.

“The charter school’s initial budget assumes that a $600,000 investor loan will be secured,” the report said. “However, at the time of the petitioner interview, it had not been secured, and petitioners have provided the district with no information as to when the investment will materialize. Additionally, CRLA has provided no backup plan for if the loan does not materialize.”

Lead CRLA petitioner Gary Davis— who is also a member of the California Charter Schools Association—issued a response to CUSD’s report, in which he said their findings do “not represent an accurate review of the California Republic Leadership Academy charter petition.”

“Disappointingly, the staff report is

The remaining ballots fell within mul tiple categories, including: final drop box pickup ballots (152); eligible ballots received after Election Day (24,313); conditional voter registrations and provisional ballots (7,194); duplicated ballots (2,308); and

founded on speculation, conclusory statements, cynicism, and positions inconsistent with the law, and cites no actual ‘facts’ that could support the denial of the petition,” Davis said. “Thus, under the law, because CRLA has satisfied its statutory obligations, the petition warrants approval.”

Concerns brought up by the district could have been resolved by a collaborative discussion with district staff, and CRLA was disappointed that that option was not presented by the district, according to Davis.

Davis further said the district’s claim that CRLA’s opening would cause a financial impact is “not credible.”

“Indeed, the district’s 2022-23 approved budget projected in excess of $450 million in unrestricted revenue and an unrestricted ending fund balance reserve of $72.2 million, constituting a 16% reserve,” Davis said. “Thus, even in an unrealistic worst-case scenario, the charter school’s first year

remote accessible vote-by-mail ballots (440). None of those ballots had been pro cessed before the Wednesday update, ac cording to the Registrar’s office. All figures regarding the number of ballots left to count are updated each weekday at 5 p.m.

Asked when voters could expect the results of the races to be more solidified—and unlikely to change appreciably—Registrar Bob Page said in an email that he would not predict an exact day before the state of California’s required deadline for certification of Dec. 9.

As of Wednesday, Republican Assemblymember Janet Nguyen maintained her significant lead over her Democratic opponent, Kim Carr, for the State Senate’s 36th District that covers Dana Point and San Clemente.

Nguyen had 57.4% (186,228) of the votes, while, Carr, a Huntington Beach councilmember, had 42.6% (138,363).

In the 38th State Senate District, which includes the communities of San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo, Nguyen’s fellow Republican Matt Gunder son continued to trail Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear, who reportedly had 52.2% (185,527) of the votes. Gunder son had 47.8% (169,843) of the votes.

As for the 74th State Assembly race, incumbent Republican Laurie Davies still looked poised to hold on to her seat with 52.7% (89,080) of the votes, while her Democratic challenger and San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan reportedly had 47.3% (79,956).

At the county level, incumbent Supervisor Katrina Foley had thus far received 51.07% (109,696) of the votes to represent the Fifth District, leading her Republican challenger, State Sen. Pat Bates, by more than two percentage points.

County elections officials must report their final results to the Secretary of State by Dec. 9.

Shawn Raymundo contributed to this report.

impact would affect only 4% of funds in reserve and would not undermine existing services.”

Philippa Townsend, assistant superintendent of fiscal services for CUSD, said while the district does “have a lot of money in our fund balance, our reserves,” it must have a reserve for emergencies and cash flow.

“Also, money is in the reserve pending decisions by the board on programs they want to implement,” Townsend said. “To say we have money in the reserve and that a loss of $20 million would not affect the district is actually not correct, because the board has not fully decided how to spend that money yet.”

Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte said that when the school district goes through the charter petition process and gives feedback, “ideally,” petitioners would take the feedback, revise the charter and then resubmit.

“Charters were designed to serve underrepresented communities. There’s

all this charter history and, at the end of the day, it’s turned into this—from my perspective—a political (issue) instead of, what is the theory of action and the program for children?” Brulte said.

“By law, you have to do one of these things but, in the ideal, charters would revise to get to the standards by which the district is saying this is what’s needed in Capistrano Unified School District,” she continued.

Parents at the Nov. 9 meeting variously spoke for and against approving CRLA’s petition. Parents in favor of the charter cited the desire for school choice, while those against it were wary of a potential takeover of the Marblehead campus and the school instituting a religious curriculum.

Pratt denied the school would have religious instruction.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of this story can be found at danapointtimes.com.

Congressman Mike Levin will keep his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for another two years after defeating his Republican challenger Brian Maryott in the race for the state’s 49th district. Photo: File

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‘The Midnight Library’

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a twist on a theme many of us have thought about—what would our life be like if we had made different choices?

This book is not a tale of one character’s regrets. Rather, the story asks, “How would my life look had I made a different choice or choices?”

Nora Reed is an exceptionally smart and talented individual. She could have been an Olympic swimmer. She was a self-taught expert musician of varied styles, from classical to rock.

Nora was so good that her and her brother’s band was on the verge of signing with a record label, but then she quit the band. Nora almost moved to England to run an inn with her fiancé.

Nora, however, wants to die.

Between life and death exists The Midnight Library, and it is here that Nora goes after deciding to die. Mrs. Elm is the librarian at The Midnight Library and, coincidentally, was the librarian at Hazeldene School when Nora attended there and lost her mother.

Mrs. Elm guides Nora to books that

allow her to actually enter into another life she could have lived.

While this might seem intriguing to some, Nora always finds herself trying to get oriented to her “new” life. Thankfully, she always has her cellphone to look up who she is. In one life, Nora is unhappily married to the boyfriend she broke up with two days before their wedding in her real, or what is called her “root” life.

In another, she is a glaciologist who encounters Hugo, who is also in and out of other possible lives, but from a video store. Hugo proceeds to tell Nora that there are many others like them, called sliders.

Interestingly, these alternative lives are not just possibilities. Each time Nora leaves an alternative life and goes back to the library, the Nora in the alternative life returns to that stream, which continues.

Unfortunately, Nora realizes that no alternative life is perfect. Tradeoffs exist in every life she can live. Even when everything seems perfect, she encounters a music student she had in

Letter to The Editor

FRED SWEGLES AMY BEHRENS, Casa Romantica executive director

local residents who united to protect and renovate it.

I chuckle at the eye-popping plans of Casa Romantica squeezed underneath a hotel, restaurant, and conference center. Fred shared some of these scenarios at length, as well as his childhood memories of visiting Aunt Evalyn’s beautiful home, with our volunteers at their holiday party. Everyone chuckled at the hijinks he got into on the property!

her root life that is now a juvenile delinquent. Despite everything else being perfect, she realizes that she must go back and make a difference in the young boy’s life.

The Midnight Library is a fast-paced, thought-provoking, quick read. I enjoyed reflecting on decisions I made and what my life would have looked like. It was also fascinating to think about those decisions that others in my life made that affected my life’s course.

The book was the October read for the Seaside Book group at the Dana Point Library. The group meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, please call 949.496.5517, or stop by the library.

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

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opin ion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

when the Register foolishly cut him from its diminishing staff.

While Fred wrote columns for SC Times and voiced many of “Sunny Post’s” quips (both of which he did superbly), for decades, he was a beat reporter. His beat was San Clemente—and no reporter ever knew their beat better.

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Fred Swegles was as much a voice for Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens as he was for the City of San Clemente. Maybe it was his own personal history with the estate, which was owned in the 1950s by his aunt (Evalyn Waring), and it was a historical marker key to Fred’s chronicles about the city’s past.

Or perhaps it was his commitment to sharing our mission as a nonprofit organization, seeing the uplifting impact of history, arts, and culture on his fellow citizens. Either way, Fred was always there for us.

A Swegles article published in the San Clemente Times that I share with visitors frequently, “Casa Ro-WHAT-ica?,” gave readers a glimpse of what the home of our city’s founder might have been if not for the fortitude and generosity of

One of the last articles he wrote about Casa Romantica was about how the “beloved historical landmark” had rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic with a surprising number of programs and activities. His pleasant words spurred many new visitors and dear old friends to stop by.

Thank you so much, Fred, for sharing Casa Romantica’s stories with our community. Now, we will continue to share your story. Rest easy.

ANOTHER TIP OF THE HAT TO FRED SWEGLES

MARK MCGUIRE, San Clemente

Thank you, Norb Garrett, for spearheading the paddle-out for Fred Swegles. Thank you also for your “no-brainer” decision to scoop up Fred for the SC Times

He grew up in and loved this town. He traveled to many other San Clementes, but he always came home. To have as talented a writer/reporter as Fred Swegles covering all things San Clemente for as long as we did was a great gift.

His body of work is an amazing legacy and precious town treasure.

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What’s going on in and around town this week

FRIDAY | 18

COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE

10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, Casa Romantica invites guests to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians in its Main Salon. This month,

Corey Angell will perform. The concert is included with the cost of the $5 general admission. Casa Romantica Cultural Cen ter and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org.

BROADWAY NIGHT & VARIETY SHOW

5 p.m. Community Outreach Alliance Entertainment is partnering with the Baha’i Center to put on a Broadway Night & Variety Show through the weekend. COA has invited artists and performers of all ages and skill levels to perform skits, sing and dance, as well as submit artwork. San Clemente Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 949.257.2286. coabroadwaynight@gmail.com. communityoutreachalliance.com.

‘SILENT ROCK SURF’ FILM PREMIERE 5 p.m. UsedSurf is hosting a premiere for the movie Silent Rock Surf, alongside other entertainment. Gatos Tacos will be serving tacos and refreshments starting at 5 p.m., the band Current Location will start playing music at around 5:30 p.m., and the film will start at 6:15. UsedSurf, 216 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. 949.310.6602.

THE MEN OF CABRILLO CABARET

7:30-9 p.m. Join the Cabrillo Playhouse

for an evening of music under the stars this Friday and on Saturday, Nov. 19, as it presents The Men of Cabrillo. Snuggle up under the theater’s heaters as The Men of Cabrillo perform music from Broadway to pop, and are joined by a female guest artist to round out an intimate evening of music that you will not want to miss. Tickets are $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 19

ANNUAL SURFING SANTA & STANDUP PADDLEBOARD CONTEST

5 a.m.-4 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s annual Surfing Santa & StandUp Paddleboard Contest is a two-day event in which contestants dress like Santa or other holiday-inspired characters and battle it out on the waves of Salt Creek Beach. The contest raises funds to benefit Surfers Healing, the original surf camp for children with autism. Registration is $60 per contestant, per category. Salt Creek Beach, 33333 E Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Pont. surfingsantacontest.org.

8 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will have a wide variety of items, and you may even find some holiday decorations or some gifts for friends and family. There will be kids’ toys and books, handmade items, home goods, holiday décor and much more, including baked goods. St. Clement’s is also asking for donations and encouraging the community to drop off donations— not clothing—during the church’s open hours. Get your cupboards, closets and garages organized for the holidays and also for a great cause. St. Clement’s bythe-Sea Episcopal Church, 202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE

HOLIDAY

RUMMAGE SALE AT ST. CLEMENT’S

9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

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THURSDAY | 24 45TH ANNUAL DANA POINT TURKEY TROT

a.m. Run the race before you stuff your face. The 45th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot, presented by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, will welcome back nearly 10,000 participants to the Dana Point Harbor this Thanksgiving Day. Burn off those pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, Combo 10K/5K or Kid’s 1-mile Gobble Wobble. A portion of each registration will be donated to the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and South County Outreach. Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point. turkeytrot.com.

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.

DOGGIE DIVE

9 a.m.-noon. Bring your dog—with proof of current license and rabies vaccination—to the Ole Hanson Beach Club and unleash the fun at the City of San Clemente’s third Doggie Dive. This is a recreational swim event for dogs and their families, before the city closes the pool for winter maintenance. Dogs run the pool at a Dogs-Only Pool “Paw-ty.” Show off your doggie’s style and enter them in the Costume Contest, enjoy a dip in the pools with tennis balls, and eat a tasty treat at the doggie Pie Eating Contest on the front lawn. All events are dogs-only. Each participant will enjoy prizes and doggie goodie bags while supplies last. Tickets for pre-registered dogs are $7 per dog; humans get in free. Head to san-clemente.org for additional details and important event rules. Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC

4-5:30 p.m. Pets Plus San Juan Capistrano is offering this clinic. There will be discounted vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing available on-site. No appointment needed, and walk-ins are welcome. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Pets Plus San Juan Capistrano, 32022 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

8TH ANNUAL OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION & CONCERT

5 p.m. The Outlets at San Clemente will kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Concert. The free concert will begin at 5 p.m. and will be headlined by the Good Newz Girls and include performances by FUTUREPOP and OCSA-Montage. The event will be hosted by American Idol’s JRAND. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. outletsatsanclemente.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The musical faceoff show, Beatles vs. Stones—which pays tribute to the classic British bands—will perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach

House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

GHOST WALK

8 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

SUNDAY | 20

RITZ-CARLTON TREE LIGHTING

4-7 p.m. The resort will kick off the holiday season with an open house and tree lighting. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point. 949.240.2000.

JAZZ BRUNCH AT BARNOA

Noon-3 p.m. Enjoy live jazz with brunch at the Barnoa Wine Company, featuring a performance by vocalist Elizabeth Lamers and pianist Leonard Thompson. Barnoa Wine Company, 831 Via Suerte, Suite 106, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. barnoawinebar.com.

CREER FUNDRAISER CONCERT 6-10 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of musician Slim Man, along with a buffet, during this benefit event. Funds raised will go to CREER Comunidad y Familia, a San Juan Capistrano-based nonprofit that holds afterschool tutoring sessions and food giveaways for underprivileged members of the community. Tickets are $75. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. eventbrite.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

5 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Sound Cake will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

MONDAY | 21

IMPROV MONDAYS WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY

4-5:30 p.m. Put on by the San Clemente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation. org/social-activities/. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San

Clemente. 949.234.7259.

OPEN JAM

7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 22

PAINT AND PLAY

10:15-11 a.m. Enjoy arts and crafts with your toddler and explore the grounds of Casa Romantica. With a curriculum developed by early childhood educators, participate in seasonal-themed painting and drawing activities. Class includes all materials. The price is $50 for the public (free for Family Household members) and includes all materials. This series is recommended for children ages 2-5. A parent or guardian must be present in order to participate. You must sign up for all four sessions; please only register your child. You must have a Family Household Membership to get the discounted price. Call 949.498.2139 to confirm your membership level. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org.

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

6-8 p.m. Head to Casa Romantica for its yearly tradition of screening It’s a Wonderful Life, a classic holiday film. Enjoy this movie night in Casa Romantica’s historic Main Salon theater. Tickets range from $5 to $10. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

WEDNESDAY | 23

SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP

10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in at the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is

located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER

1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30. The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS

5-6:30 p.m. Anyone have middle schoolto high school-aged kids who love to bike? Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday afternoon at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to the Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. To participate, fill out a registration form online at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com/bike-club/.

TRIVIA

NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

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

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The event features a 10K, 5K and a Kids’ Gobble Wobble. The two 5K races are open to all ages and skill levels, with the first 5K race begin ning at 8:30 a.m., and the second one beginning at 9:30 a.m. A portion of the race’s proceeds will benefit the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and South County Outreach.

A costume contest will be held at 9:15 a.m. Look out for the Turkey Trot mascot Drumstick, who is always up for a selfie or group photo. Be sure to check out this year’s Health & Fitness Expo, which features local and national vendors offering products and services cen tered on enhancing your well-being and overall life. Expo hours on Nov.

23 are noon to 6 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, No. 24, the expo will go from 6-11 a.m.

A Food and Toy Drive will also take place with donated goods benefiting the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s charity partners and their programs. Donated items can be dropped off during the Health & Fitness Expo.

Race-day registration opens at 6 a.m. with the first race—the 10K— kicking off at 7 a.m. For additional information or registration and packet pick-up, visit turkeytrot.com. Online registration will remain available through race day, but price increases take effect on Nov. 21. Register online to skip the lines.

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BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy

Turkey Day Traditions—

Time-Honored or New-Fangled?

When I think about Thanksgiving, I think about tradition. Throughout the years, from my earliest memories of gathering around my grandparents’ table to decorating our table awaiting my boys’ return home, our traditions keep us connected, providing consistency and comfort.

I admit, our traditions were simple to preserve when my kids were young. Today, solving a Rubik’s Cube is easier than holiday planning.

As I think about how our Thanksgiving table has transformed through the years, I’m grateful we’ve continued our treasured family traditions. But not everyone shares my time-honored viewpoint. Recently, a television morning show suggested shaking things up and adding new traditions to the day. They pitched 32 surprising ideas, and below are several of their silliest suggestions:

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

Make it a pajama party • What? A belt is a necessary barometer—it’s a day of feasting, not fasting.

Serve brunch instead of dinner • Turkey Benedict? No. Just no.

Play Thanksgiving trivia • Sounds like a homework assignment.

Have a book swap • Today’s polarizing political books are a sure way to shake things up.

Host an annual scavenger hunt • Great idea; the day isn’t hectic enough.

Back to reality, according to the internet (so it must be true), a consensus of the top 10 traditions most Americans celebrate include:

The Thanksgiving Feast

Planning a Thanksgiving dinner is more work than herding cats. The lists are long, the lines are long, and the nights are long leading up to the big day. But it’s worth the work to prepare everyone’s favorite foods. I still cave to my husband’s request and assemble his

revolting canned green bean casserole.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The marketing folks at Macy’s came up with this merry idea to start the holiday shopping season. We skip watching the comical gigantic helium-inflated character balloons battle winds to stay aloft.

The Wishbone

As a kid, I remember arguing over who got to break the wishbone. I fought to get the bigger half, thus granting my wish. I sidestepped sharing this tradition with my kids—referee isn’t another job title I want on Thanksgiving.

Napping

Some folks say the tryptophan in turkey is cause for a peaceful snooze. Our family hasn’t succumbed to this tradition, but I see its value. Thanksgiving is a long day, and a nap is a welcome respite.

Giving Thanks

This is one of my favorite traditions. During dessert, we take turns sharing what we’re grateful for and our hopes for the future.

Football

Our family doesn’t play football—we’re too small in number to field a team. Instead, we prefer to watch (and wager) on the day’s games. For as long as I can remember, our family has huddled together to watch the pigskin competitions.

‘Friendsgiving’

I missed this phenomenon, but my boys look forward to hosting and/or attending “Friendsgiving” each November.

Before the day spent with family, friends reconnect and gather to celebrate friendship with food, fun, and often a beverage or two.

Turkey Trots

For more than a decade, I participated in this tradition. Running in the Dana Point Harbor Turkey Trot is an invigorating start to the day. Alas, my ritual was sidelined by knee surgeries, and I miss it to this day.

Black Friday

I am not a fan of standing on my feet most of the day on Thursday and rising before dawn on Friday to stand in long lines. But I applaud all the shoppers willing to sacrifice sleep for sales.

Volunteer Food Drives/Food Kitchens

Giving thanks is the heart of the season. We’ve been fortunate to participate in many seasonal community-based volunteer programs and food drives providing warm meals on Thanksgiving.

Next Thursday celebrates a day of grati tude filled with food, family, and friends.

I’m counting the days until I’ll savor my most treasured tradition—gathering at one table with the people I love most.

Happy Thanksgiving!

For more than 20 years, Shelley Murphy and her husband have lived in San Clemente, where she raised her two sons. She’s a freelance writer and has been a contributor to Picket Fence Media since 2006. DP

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LIFE’S A BEACH BY SHELLEY MURPHY

Photo: Breeana Greenburg

Dana Point Celebrates Veterans Day at Strands Vista Park

STORY & PHOTOS BY BREEANA GREENBERG, DANA POINT TIMES

Members of the Dana Point Community gathered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 (VFW) and its Ladies Auxiliary at Strands Vista Park on Nov. 11 to recognize all veterans for their service to the nation.

The event featured a flyover from the Unites States Air Force, welcoming remarks honoring service members from Mayor Joe Muller, VFW Post Commander

Ricardo Jauregui and VFW Vice Commander Richard Alonzo.

Local artist Andrea Sheva sang the National Anthem, and VFW Chaplain Jim Lofdahl conducted the invocation and benediction.

Flying over the Veterans Day event were Air Force call sign Swag 11 pilots from Holloman Air Force Base—Maj. Trevor “Copper” Kilroy from Granada Hills, California; Maj. Dakota “Scar” Olsen from Florence, Montana; Maj. Chase “Ramm” Welch from Murrieta, California; and Maj. Corbin “Joker” Boyles from Tempe, Arizona.

Keynote Speaker Marine Lt. Col. John “Tug” Miller asked those in attendance to reflect on what Veterans Day means to them.

“To me, it’s a sacred, incredibly important day,” Miller said. “I grew up in a military family, and I remember having discussions with my father about the importance of Veterans Day to him when I was a little boy.”

“As a boy, my father told me that Veterans Day is the most important national holiday, because it reminds us of how lucky we are to live in a free and democratic society where women and men volunteer their lives for a higher purpose,” Miller continued.

Remembering Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson; Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio; Cpl. Seth D. Ras muson; Capt. John J. Sax; and Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland—the five Marines who died in an Osprey crash flying out of Camp Pendleton—Miller spoke about “what self

less service to our country means.”

“They each had dedicated their lives to something greater than themselves,” Miller said. “In honor of Veterans Day, I will speak their names, so their legacy lives on through you, but this is symbolic of all our veterans.”

During the memorial ceremony, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 unveiled the marble, memorial tablets with the names of post members who have died. The names of service members and veterans who died since the last ceremony were also added to the tablets.

The event concluded with Rebecca Fischer of the Dana Point Police Services performing “Taps” on the bagpipes and a rifle salute from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 Honor Guard. DP

FENTANYL—A NATIONAL AND LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

There has been an alarming rise in the cases of injuries and deaths associated with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, which has become part of a growing public health crisis in our community and across the nation.

Deaths from overdoses reached a staggering 107,622 in 2021, an increase of nearly 15% from the 93,655 deaths estimated in 2020. These overdoses were largely driven by illicit fentanyl. While some people seek out fentanyl, others unknowingly consume it in adulterated heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine, MDMA, and counterfeit pills.

In August, the U.S. Department of Jus-

tice reported that there is more fentanyl being seized by border officials in San Diego and Imperial County cities than at any of the nation’s more than 300 other ports of entry.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid painkiller that is 100 times more powerful than morphine. It is used to treat pain in its prescription form, but it is also made illegally and distributed as a street drug.

Fentanyl is tasteless, odorless, and too small to see. A dose the size of two grains of salt can cause an overdose. Long before they reach the market, substances are laced with fentanyl. And fentanyl can be anywhere, as distribution in pills and powders is wildly random. While one pill might not be deadly, another one could be.

Though similar in effects to other opioids, fentanyl’s extremely high potency makes it the most-used drug involved in overdoses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fentanyl is relatively cheap to produce, increasing its presence in illicit street drugs. Dealers use it to improve their bottom line. A teen buying illicit drugs may think they know what they’re getting, but there’s a real risk of it containing fentanyl, which can prove deadly.

BY MARCI MEDNICK

Illicit fentanyl is sold as a powder or made into pills that resemble Adderall, Xanax, Percocet, or OxyContin and oxycodone prescriptions. Often, it’s not possible to distinguish the counterfeit medications from the real ones.

It is important to talk to your teen about fentanyl in a way that empowers them to make safer choices. Young people in our community are facing an unprecedented increase in overdoses caused by fentanyl.

Impress upon them that fentanyl isn’t a distant danger—it’s hurting our commu nity and that they are very much at risk. The idea that “only people who get drugs from random people overdose” is false.

Help your teen understand that only medications from a pharmacy are safe. It’s not safe to take anything given to you by a friend or purchased anywhere other than a pharmacy, even if you think you know what type of drug it is. Never take a pre scription not prescribed to you. Never take a pill that is not in its original packaging.

Make sure your child knows not to hesitate to call for help if someone is overdosing or in distress. The Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 to get help for others who are overdosing without fear of being arrested for having or using drugs.

Fentanyl is a Schedule II prescription drug. In its prescription form, fentanyl is known by such names as Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze. It should only be used if prescribed by a physician.

Naloxone (Narcan) can be used to reduce an opioid overdose. Because fentanyl is far more powerful than other opioids, the standard 1-2 doses of nalox one may not be enough. Calling 911 is the first step in responding to any overdose, but in the case of a fentanyl-related over dose, the help of emergency responders, who will have more naloxone, is critical.

If you need more information and/or need Narcan for your home, please contact the Wellness & Prevention Center at info@wpc-oc.org or call 949.680.0516.

Marci Mednick is the community development specialist at Providence Mission Hospital. Marci leads the Raising Healthy Teens and Strength in Numbers public health campaigns in South Orange County. See raisinghealthyteens.org for more tips and conversation starters to help your teen succeed. DP

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WELLNESS & PREVENTION

GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Marci Mednick

PUBLIC NOTICES

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 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: 01/18/2023 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 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

County 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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 22FL000813

TO

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 California -

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

Double Dribble

SoCal Challenge Brings College Basketball Back to South County Next Week

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

After a successful inaugural edition, the SoCal Challenge returns next week to bring NCAA Division 1 college basketball back to South Orange County.

Eight Division 1 teams will make their way to the Pavilion at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano for a two-day tournament on Monday, Nov. 21, and Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Steve Barnes, the co-founder and managing partner of the SoCal Challenge and a former college basketball coach of 35 years, is enthusiastic about the second running of this event.

The college basketball pre-conference-schedule tournament landscape can be crowded, but with the unique and intimate event put on last year that was nationally broadcast on CBS Sports Network, Barnes feels the roots are now there for the event to grow.

“We’re in the infant stages, and we know it takes a long time to get these things off the ground,” Barnes said. “It’s such a competitive field with other

tournaments around, but we’re excited. We got positive feedback from the teams last year.”

Last year’s field gave basketball fans a close-up view of a field that included Jalen Williams of Santa Clara, the No. 12 pick in this year’s NBA Draft by the Okla homa City Thunder, and recent Miami Heat call-up Orlando Robinson, who was named the SoCal Challenge MVP after his Fresno State team defeated Santa Clara and Williams for the Surf Division title.

This year’s Surf Division, which will play the evening slate of games on CBS, features Minnesota out of the Big Ten Conference and UNLV from the Mountain West. Minnesota opens with Cal Baptist, and UNLV opens with Southern Illinois.

“Something I really wanted to do was get into the Big Ten, so getting Minnesota is a big deal for us,” Barnes said. “There’s a lot of alums out here, and then USC and UCLA (eventually) moving into the Big Ten, we’re a Big Ten area

now. Then, UNLV has a great name in the history of college basketball.”

The Sand Division, which will play the daytime games broadcast online by FloHoops, will be led by Cal State Northridge, the representative of the hosting Big West Conference, which opens with Tennessee State. Central Michigan and High Point complete the field.

Tickets for the daytime Sand Division and evening Surf Division sessions can be purchased online at socalchallenge.co.

“It’s great family day to take your kids out to see some college basketball, especially if they’re looking to play at that level,” Barnes said. “We hit on some really good teams. It’s just building.”

The SoCal Challenge has also partnered with host JSerra to put on a boys high school showcase, the SoCal Challenge High School Tip-Off, which will be played on Saturday, Nov. 19, with four games. St. John Bosco takes on Capital Christian to open the slate at 3 p.m.,

followed by Harvard-Westlake against Bakersfield Christian, St. Joseph against Liberty Magnet of Louisiana, and JSerra against Torrey Pines in the nightcap at 8 p.m.

“We had an idea of a little bit of a basketball festival during that week,” Barnes said. “If we have some good high school players, we can get some college coaches to come watch them, and then we can get them to see what we’re doing for the college event. It’ll be the same gym, but a different kind of environment.”

It was a mutually beneficial arrangement between the SoCal Challenge and JSerra as a host venue. Barnes said both sides actually really enjoyed working together on the event.

“The people at JSerra are so first-class, and so prideful of their place at the school,” Barnes said. “The main thing that was really interesting, our team and their team, there was such a camaraderie between the two groups. It was really just a fun group of people to be around.”

Barnes said the local partnerships have also been extended this season, particularly with lodging. The Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa will again be the lodging for participating teams and a sponsorship partner, but there’s also been a sponsorship established with the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Visit Dana Point also returns as a sponsorship partner.

“For us, that’s what we’re trying to build is to get to know more people in the community. It takes time and return visits. We’re just building.”

Barnes continues to see an even bigger and brighter future for the SoCal Challenge as the foundations continue to be laid for all of the college basketball world to see. DP

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DOLPHIN REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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Top-Ranked Cross Country Teams

Qualify Easily for CIF-SS Finals

Both the boys and girls Dana Hills cross country teams entered the CIFSS postseason ranked No. 1 in Division 3, and neither group of Dolphins did anything to weaken that position in the preliminaries on Nov. 12.

Both Dolphins teams won their prelims heats with ease to qualify for the

CIF-SS Finals back at Mt. San Antonio College this Saturday, Nov. 19.

Dana Hills is looking for its first boys CIF-SS championship since 2009, and the

Dolphins girls are seeking their first CIF-SS title since 2008, when both the boys and girls won the Division 1 championship. Unlike some other sports, CIF-SS division

Dana Hills senior Allura Markow won her heat to pace the Dolphins with the third-best time of the four Division 3 heats at 18:24. Dana Hills placed all five scoring runners in the top 15 of the heat and post ed the best team time in Division 3.

Annie Ivarsson finished eighth (19:27), Cooper Murphy finished ninth (19:29), Zoe Ott finished 11th (19:50), and Paige Scheer finished 13th (19:52). Tessa Anderson didn’t score for the Dolphins, but she finished in 14th at 19:54.

The Dana Hills boys finished with the fourth-best team time in Division 3, with sophomore Evan Noonan again leading the way in second place at 15:54. Including Noonan, the Dolphins placed four runners in the top eight, with Garrett Woodruff in fifth (16:25), Logan Harris in sixth (16:25) and Jack Jones in eighth (16:36). Josh Chernekoff rounded out the group in 17th at 16:53. DP

The SoCal Challenge college basketball tournament returns to JSerra Catholic High School for its second edition on Monday, Nov. 21, and Wednesday, Nov. 23. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

The Dana Hills boys and girls cross country teams both took No. 1 rankings into the postseason and run in the CIF-SS Finals this Saturday, Nov. 19. Photo: Courtesy of Jimmy Su Photo

Renowned Surf Photographer Art Brewer Dies at 71

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

On a winter day in Laguna Beach in 1967, Art Brewer had been in the water enjoying a playful south swell when he hauled himself out onto the sand to rest and warm up. A friend on the beach had been quietly sitting behind a camera and small lens when he asked Brewer if he wouldn’t mind watching his equipment while he went out for a wave or two (albeit on Brewer’s board).

“He wanted to go out and surf. He told me I could shoot a few photos if I wanted to,” remembered Brewer. “I shot a roll and a half of film.”

That roll and a half of film would change the course of surfing as we know it.

Sadly, the iconic, pioneering, largerthan-life surf photographer died last week after a hard-fought struggle with health issues that hospitalized him last summer. Brewer was 71 years old. He leaves behind his wife Kathy, daughter Alana and a universe of other adoring friends and family.

Flashing back to that fateful day in ’67, upon getting his film back from the developer, Brewer decided to submit a few images to the “reader’s photos” section of Surfer magazine. One was published. He was officially a surf photographer—although that title didn’t exist at the time.

One photo led to two, which then led to advertising work with local companies including Hobie. Figuring out how to work a camera and compose a photo on his own, he took a couple classes at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, though he was more or less self-taught. His reputation grew with his technical abilities and artistic sensibilities.

“I was getting more of my photos run, and one day Surfer called me and asked if I wanted to be a staff photographer,” recalled Brewer. “It paid $500 a month, and I thought I’d made the big time. I went out and bought a new car.”

Working under Senior Photographer Ron Stoner, Brewer’s photography quickly evolved. In ’69, Stoner stepped aside from the magazine, and Brewer took the helm. He was sent directly to the North Shore of Oahu for his first-ever field assignment.

“There were only a couple other

people shooting. The North Shore was a completely different world back then, very quiet, very off-the-beaten path. I was going to be there for four months,” he explained.

Like so many things in his early career, the timing couldn’t have been better for Brewer. In December, the epic “Swell of ’69” hit the North Shore. Waimea Bay was so big, the waves closed out the entire bay. The Kam Highway flooded. Sixty houses were destroyed. For 72 hours, it was chaos.

“It was dark when the swell really hit,

and we could hear the emergency sirens and public address warnings. We were evacuated to the field where Sunset Elementary School is today. It was a long couple of days. We eventually made it over to Makaha, but Greg Noll had already come in from his historic ride, and nobody was out.”

The Swell of ’69 was just the beginning of a 40-year adventure that took Brewer to some of the most remote corners in the world with some of the best surfers in the world. He served as Surfer’s photo ed itor until ’81, then set out to explore the limits of his photography. He spent exten sive time traveling, logging serious time in Africa, Indonesia, the South Pacific and pretty much everywhere in between.

Brewer also branched out of surfing, working with a Hall of Fame list of athletes, including Michael Phelps, Derek Jeter and Dwyane Wade. His list of commercial clients shines just as brightly. Pepsi, Chevy and Sony are among a few of the more notable.

“It’s been a hell of a run,” he said at the time, grinning. “I can’t complain. I’ve had a lot of fun.”

Brewer’s presence, wisdom, the beauty in which he captured the world, it will all be so very missed. There will never be another Art Brewer.

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

GROM OF THE WEEK

HARPER OLENIK

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Big ups this week to San Clemente’s Harper Olenik, who’s been crushing it among the Western Surfing Association ranks over the past month. Most recently, 9-year-old Harper ventured north to Morro Bay for stop No. 4 of the Salt Life Championship season and took out the Micro Grom Girls U10 division.

Earlier in the month, Harper was in San Diego for another WSA event, where she finished runner-up to good friend Teagen Sandvig in the Micro Grom Girls U10 division.

In September, when the Rip Curl WSL Finals was in town, Harper, one of the most surf-

stoked groms in the community, participated in the Rising Tides program, which brings the world’s top professional surfers together with aspiring young girls and empowers them to get in the water together.

But more than just coming down to the beach for a surf, Harper’s made her own autograph book, complete with photos that she’s printed and pasted in. (Who says surf mags are dead? )

During the WSL Finals, she spent time getting her favorite surfers’ signatures and chatting them up. Stoked to inspire the next generation, everyone from eight-time world champ Stephanie Gilmore to four-time world champ Carissa Moore got in on the action.

A talented, stylish regular-footer brimming with stoke, Harper deserves a big congrats on her recent contest accomplishments and

thanks for always keeping the vibes up. If you have a candidate for Grom of the

Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com DP

Art Brewer, a 71-year-old iconic, pioneering, larger-than-life surf photographer (shown here in his youth), died last week following a monthslong struggle with health issues. Photo: Courtesy of artbrewer.com

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Harper Olenik. Photo: Courtesy of the Olenik Family