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One Big Water Bill Doheny Desalination Project Gets Potential Price Tags E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 8

The Doheny Desalination Plant is planned to be built in Dana Point. Photo: Matt Cortina

City Files Lawsuits Against Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

CUSD Leans Toward Districtwide Bond for General Election EYE ON DP/PAGE 8

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City Files Lawsuits Against Two Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities THE LATEST: On Wednesday, the city filed two lawsuits against two properties that the city says are alcohol or drug abuse treatment facilities. Both lawsuits were filed with the Superior Court in Orange County, calling the properties public nuisances and stating they do not have a required state license.

On Tuesday night during the City Council’s closed session, Council members approved for the city attorney to file the two lawsuits against Capo By the Sea and Sobertec LLC. Capo By the Sea is an exclusive drug addiction and alcohol rehab center that offers customized recovery programs. Along with Capo by the Sea, John T. Kahal is also named as the defendant.

The city states in the lawsuit against Capo by the Sea that the corporation has been operating a treatment facility at the property.

In the lawsuit against Sobertec LLC, the defendants are listed as Sovereign Health Group, Sober Network Properties, Edward Smilde and Grace Smilde.

In both lawsuits, the City also states the properties are located in city zoning areas that do not permit the use of a treatment facility.

“Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities are prohibited in certain zones and are allowed in other zones within the city with the issuance of a conditional use permit,” the lawsuit states and adds that the location of Sobertec is not permitted in the zone in which it resides.

Both lawsuits state “any facility that provides non-medical alcoholism or drug abuse recovery, treatment, or detoxification services to adults must obtain a license from the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Facilities licensed by the Department must comply with the requirements proscribed by state laws.”

According to the lawsuits, some facilities that are known as “sober living homes” do not need to be licensed if they do not provide any care or supervision of the residents. However, if the home serves seven or more clients and provides “alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment service[s],” they must obtain a Dana Point Times June 24-30, 2016

license from the state.

The City believes that both of the properties are being used as a facility which provides recovery or treatment services to seven or more paying clients, who are either onsite or using the property as a residential component of a treatment facility. The city also believes the properties do not have the state-issued license.

In the lawsuit against Sobertec, the city states they believe “the defendants are operating a Drug Abuse recovery or treatment facility that provides treatment services to seven or more clients in violation of state law, because it failed to obtain the necessary state-issued license, and in violation of the city’s zoning code, because such uses are prohibited in the zoning district in which the treatment facility is located.”

The City is asking the courts to find the properties a public nuisance and be permanently abated as a public nuisance.

They are also asking for all filing fees, attorney fees and other relief the court seems proper to be paid in both lawsuits.

During the Tuesday night meeting, City Attorney Patrick Munoz said the Council authorized for code enforcement activity against one particular licensed facility in the city.

“We have reason to believe they’re not complying with their licensing requirements,” Munoz said on Tuesday.

Munoz said the city cannot and will not discriminate, or take any action, against disabled persons. But, they can take action to ensure licensing requirements are met.

They can take action to enforce laws that apply to all residences, and if the city has a legitimate reason to believe that licensing laws are being violated.

Munoz said the city staff has been keeping watch on efforts made by other cities “to address the concerns that sober living home concentrations detract from the character of the community, as it is a current issue of statewide concern.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Munoz said the city has received multiple emails and phone calls related to several homes and facilities in towns, and have been investigating their compliances with city and state regulations. The city instructed staff to schedule a study session to be able to explain more details during a public forum.— Kristina Pritchett

The endangered Pacific Pocket Mouse. Photo: Courtesy CNLM

The second reading and adoption would have modifications as approved by the California Coastal Commission. It would allow for short-term rentals in all zoning districts where residential uses are allowed.

Councilman Scott Schoeffel stated he would feel comfortable drafting a letter to city residents addressing questions that were asked during the public portion.

“I’m keenly aware of some of the concerns of the speakers this evening about that ordinance,” Schoeffel said.

He added he doesn’t believe there’s an urgency for the second reading, and believes the city has “satisfactory responses for every one of those questions.”

In May, the City Council introduced the first reading of the ordinance with Coastal Commission modifications.

In April 2013, the city adopted a shortterm rental ordinance to establish an administrative program to allow and regulate short-term rentals in the city. Previous to the city’s approval for short-term rentals, the use was not identified in the city’s zoning ordinance and the specific plan, so the use was considered to be prohibited.

WHAT’S NEXT: City officials said this process has been in the works for several years. It could be discussed during the July 19 meeting. —KP

Council Tables Second Reading of Short-Term Rental Ordinance

City Receives, Approves Grant for Pacific Pocket Mouse Assessment

THE LATEST: After hearing some of the residents’ concerns regarding the ongoing short-term rental ordinance, City Council voted five to zero in favor of tabling the second reading of the measure.

THE LATEST: In their Tuesday night meeting, City Council approved the authorization and acceptance of a grant that would assist the city in determining whether Pacific Pocket Mice have expanded in

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their location on the Headlands.

The grant will allow the Natural Resources Protection Office to seek contractor assistance to monitor the mice within Hilltop and Harbor Point Conservation Parks and to complete data analysis and report compilation.

Brad Fowler, Director of Public Works & Engineering, stated there is not a final count of how many mice are in the area, but the Center for Natural Lands Management at the Headlands are currently undertaking their annual late spring survey of the area.

“They do not have final counts yet, but have observed Pacific Pocket Mice (PPM) activity in 90 of 131 grid locations. This would generally indicate that they might expect somewhere between 80-120 individual organisms,” Fowler said.

Fowler said the center, in coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, put out “track tubes” in designated square grids to survey areas annually.

“The tubes were placed onsite throughout the spring/summer and help record the thumb-sized nocturnal rodents,” Fowler said.

The Pacific Pocket Mouse was discovered in the Headlands in 1993, and only three other populations were subsequently discovered in the area. The mouse was put on the Endangered Species List by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1994.

The Headlands Development and Conservation Plan set aside approximately 55 acres of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area within the 120-acre development site on the Headlands. This area was mainly set aside for the mice, the California Gnatcatcher and 17 rare plant species.

Only a few of the mice were discovered in the Headlands Conservation Area and (Cont. on page 4) www.danapointtimes.com

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TMJ and Bruxism 70 to 75% of Americans have bruxism. (Grind their teeth) Some clench, some go side to side and some vertically grind their teeth.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects to the mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bone (of the skull) at each side of the head just in front of the ear.

Because these joints are flexible, the jaw can move smoothly up and down, side to side, forwards and backwards. This allows us to talk, chew and yawn.

The mandible is suspended by ligaments and muscles.

There is cartilage surrounding the joint.

Bruxism causes damage to this cartilage. This results in clicking of the joint. Clicking during opening, closing, late opening, late closing determines different the different type of damage to this cartilage or disk.

Bruxism causes wear on teeth and imbalance in occlusal (Biting) system.

That effects the function of the teeth. Posterior (Back) and anterior (Front) teeth have different functions. Anterior teeth cut or tear foods. Posterior teeth help in chewing. When we are chewing, teeth do not wear down because food is between the teeth. During chewing anterior teeth are hardly in contact. When biting into an apple, posterior teeth are not contacting.

The TMJ is a unique joint. There are four primary muscles surrounding this joint: Masseter, Temporalis, Medial Pterygoid, and Lateral Pterygoid. Each muscle has different functions. The Masseter and Temporalis help up and down movement and clenching. Pterygoids help sideways and forward/backward movement.

When pterygoids move the jaw, only canines (eye teeth) should be contacting.

Posterior (back) teeth should not be in contact. (If the posterior contact, the masseter will fire up and wear down the canine teeth.) This is called canine guidance. Same way with anterior movement. This is called the occlusal system. Joint, muscles and teeth work in harmony and any malfunction can cause problems with any of these. Crowns or fillings placed or even orthodontic movement can create problems.

Soft night guards can protect the teeth from wear or breakage but only a joint stabilizing device can protect the joint, muscles and teeth. It is important to incorporate the occlusal system with this device to help all three.

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Management of the Dana Point Harbor was reverted back to the County parks department weeks after an unauthorized discount program was discovered at the Marina Inn. Photo: Andrea Papagianis

(Cont. from page 3) solely within the Center for Natural Lands Management Dana Point Preserve. The population began to multiply with increased protection and habitat restoration.

In 2013, the mice were detected near the Harbor Point Conservation Park, and adjacent to the Hilltop Conservation Park property boundaries of the reserve. This was after the old Margarita Road asphalt was removed and vegetation was restored, which eliminated a potential barrier for the mice population.

Fowler said the city and the Coastal Commission have talked about projects that could be a possibility in the area including a trail extension and/or a visitor viewing project on the City of Dana Point’s Harbor Point Park.

“It’s possible that the PPM have expanded their territory on to the city controlled open space parks,” Fowler said.

“In order to determine if any impacts need to be mitigated for a project, a survey of the area for the existence of the PPM must occur first, which, in part, is the purpose of the grant.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Fowler added the surveys could be similar to those conducted in the Center for Natural Lands Management and could consist of putting the track tubes at Harbor Park and/or Hilltop Park.

“The goal of the grant is to determine, are they there or not?” Fowler said. —KP

City Council Approves Open Seats for November Election THE LATEST: City Council approved the two open Council seats for the November 8 election.

The two seats are currently held by Council members Carlos Olvera and Scott Schoeffel.

Olvera was elected to the Council in Page 4

2012, and would be able to run again, but Schoeffel has been on the Council since 2008, and has reached the maximum terms allowed for each member.

Council members Joe Muller, John Tomlinson and Richard Viczorek were elected in 2014 and will remain on Council.

Candidates who wish to file for elections can do so starting on July 18 and will have until August 12.

WHAT’S NEXT: During the public portion of the meeting, Dana Point resident Penny Maynard told Council she would be running for one of the open seats. —KP

Reorganization Places Dana Point Harbor Under County Parks Department THE LATEST: The Orange County Board of Supervisors decided at a recent meeting that management of the Dana Point Harbor moved back to the county’s parks department.

According to COO Mark Denny, the board approved to have the harbor under its own department in 2005.

“The stated purpose at the time was to provide a singular focus on the revitalization program, for which we recently received Coastal Commission approval, and we’re moving forward under board direction with a public-private partnership for the revitalization,” Denny said. “At this time it makes sense to bring it back under Parks where it started.”

Denny added two positions would be eliminated and would generate a savings.

Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett said the generated savings would be $200,000.

WHAT’S NEXT: “The Dana Point Harbor is one of our great county assets,” said Bartlett.

The motion was passed by all members of the board. — Kristina Pritchett www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Monday, June 13 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Orilla Road, 33800 Block (8:55 p.m.) Police received a call about a man sitting across from the location for two hours. The caller said the man was unknown in the area.

PETTY THEFT Street of the Golden Lantern, 22500 Block (7:16 p.m.) A caller told police two females were stealing crates from behind the business.

BOAT ASSIST HD (7:16 p.m.) A vessel became inoperable in the mid-channel. The vessel received assistance and was towed to East Basin Cove Side.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 34500 Block (5:23 p.m.) Police were called about a black trash bag. The caller said they were afraid to throw it away “because there might be a bomb in it.”

DISTURBANCE Street of the Silver Lantern, 34000 Block (4:05 p.m.) Police received a call about juveniles wearing black shirts who were throwing water balloons from the backyard balcony.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Mesa Vista Drive, 33000 Block (3:05 p.m.) A 10-yearold was in a disagreement with his father, who threw sunscreen on his face.

DISTURBANCE Street of the Golden Lantern, 32500 Block (1:43 p.m.) Police were called about three juveniles who had been reportedly stealing from multiple stores in the shopping center.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Selva Road/Pacific Coast Highway (3:56 a.m.)

The caller said they heard a crash, and then a white vehicle sped off.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Sea Lion Drive, 33100 Block (3:11 a.m.) A man was arrested after a vehicle hit a tree in front of the residence.

Sunday, June 12 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via California/Camino Capistrano (10:58 p.m.) Police were called for five juveniles Page 6

trying door handles on vehicles.

BURGLARY REPORT El Encanto Avenue, 34000 Block (6:38 p.m.) A caller told police their car was broken into.

FUEL SPILL Green Navigation Buoy Entrance (6:08 p.m.) There was a report of a possible fuel spill about a half-mile from the harbor entrance.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Street of the Park Lantern, 25100 Block (5:18 p.m.)

Police received a call that teenagers in the park were playing loud techno music.

TRESPASSING Sea Terrace Street, 0 Block (2:01 p.m.) Police were called about two subjects that hopped the fence and were in the pool area.

DISTURBANCE Dana Drive/Island Way (1:12 p.m.) Police received a call about two juveniles who were jumping on the hardscape and “causing damage” near the statue.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-NON INJURY Crown Valley Parkway, 32700 Block (12:21 p.m.) An accident between a gray Mercury Mariner and an aqua blue Nissan Sentra occurred on the roadway.

PETTY THEFT Pacific Coast Highway, 34400 Block (10:03 a.m.) A caller told police that a person entered into the room and stole a suitcase while they were sleeping.

Friday, June 10 LOST OR STOLEN PLATE Dana Point Drive, 24900 Block (9:39 p.m.) The caller told police the back license plate was stolen from his gray vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE La Cresta Drive, 24200 Block (6:20 p.m.) Police were called about three or four men in a silver Toyota RAV4, who looked like they were doing drugs. The caller told police the car was in the school parking lot and had been seen there before.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/RitzCarlton Drive (5:33 p.m.) Police were called for 30 subjects fighting. They told police one of the teenagers had a knife.

BURGLARY REPORT Street of the Port Lantern, 34300 Block (4:11 p.m.) A vehicle was reportedly broken into.

PETTY THEFT Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (4:11 p.m.) A package was reported stolen.

HIT AND RUN PARKED CAR REPORT Alcazar Drive, 33800 Block (1:57 p.m.) A woman told police her Chevy Equinox was hit in San Clemente in a parking structure.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Beach Road, Pacific Coast Highway (9:38 a.m.) A beige Toyota Highlander hit a pole. www.danapointtimes.com

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Doheny Desalination Plant Gets a Price Tag

BY MATT CORTINA, DANA POINT TIMES

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arly cost estimates for the proposed Doheny Desalination Plant in Dana Point range from $88 million to $185 million depending on size and capacity, according to discussions at a South Coast Water District meeting on Wednesday, June 22 in Laguna Beach.

Data gathered from potential contractors, financiers and architects was presented at the Board of Directors workshop, and three economic models were presented to the board for consideration. The first project would process four million gallons per day of seawater (4 MGD) and would be the cheapest option at $88 million. That plan would have built-in ways to maximize efficiency, but would still produce around 4 MGD. The second plan, costing an estimated $102 million, would start at 5 MGD of intake, with the potential to expand up to 15 MGD. The third plan, costing an estimated $185 million, would immediately begin to take in 15 MGD. The Board heard feedback from potential developers, funders and contractors that the groups were eager to submit bids on the project. How the plant would be paid for, though, is still to be determined.

Answers from the interested building and financing parties indicated that some would be amendable to putting up the costs, or sharing some of the costs, to build the facility, which would then be recouped later when plant water is sold to consumers. Others, indicated it would be

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Planning Commission Meeting

6 p.m. Members of the Planning Commission will meet in Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers. The closed session begins at 5 p.m. and public session starts at 6 p.m. The Commission will discuss properties on Monarch Bay and El Encanto. City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

The Doheny Desalination Plant was discussed at a recent Water Board meeting. Its facilities are currently planned to be built under Doheny Beach, off-shore and in Dana Point. Photo: Matt Cortina

better for the water district itself to pay for the construction.

There was also a discussion about the plant’s facilities, and the economic risk associated with them. Slant wells, which would access seawater off the immediate coast, and send it through underground pipelines to the plant, are a relatively new technology. Almost all of the potential builders and associated parties said they want the water district to be responsible for the slant wells and the water quantity and quality produced by them. That is, if a slant well breaks, hauls in substandard water, or fails to bring in adequate water, many builders said the district should be

responsible for making and paying for appropriate changes.

The presentation also included a discussion of the future desalination plant’s location, which would be built on a lot on the southern side of the San Juan Creek channel, and would require tunnels to be built underneath the channel to connect to the northern water line infrastructure.

As it stands, the project is still years away from completion—it still needs to undergo an environmental review process.

There are plans for brine treatment and disposal off-shore (one of the major environmental issues associated with desalination). DP

CUSD Leans Toward Districtwide Bond Rather than Separate Regional Bonds

BY ALLISON JARRELL, DANA POINT TIMES

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he Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees held another lengthy bond discussion Wednesday night that was largely focused on moving away from pursuing a bond model of six separate School Facilities Improvement Districts (SFIDs) covering different regions, and instead further examining a districtwide bond, or a large SFID that may carve out certain areas to be excluded from taxation.

Over the last several months, the board has been discussing placing an $889 million general obligation bond on the Nov. 8 general election ballot, which would be used to leverage state funds and pay for more than $800 million of deferred maintenance of district facilities.

After recently contemplating splitting the bond up into smaller regional bonds, a majority of trustees now seem to favor the initial idea of a districtwide bond or a large SFID with carved out areas, such

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as communities that consist primarily of older residents. Several trustees said after speaking with constituents, they felt a single bond was the clearer, more transparent choice versus confusing residents with six SFIDs. The board will discuss in depth which areas could potentially be excluded from a districtwide SFID at its July 13 meeting.

In addition, Trustee John Alpay brought up the separate idea of placing existing Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) on the November ballot in order to end the collection of “pay as you go” or “pay go” funds— surplus funds the district collects beyond what’s needed to repay interest and principal on its bond debt. Staff was unsure if the current timeline would allow for CFDs to be placed on the Nov. 8 ballot, so a later special election may be needed.

The deadline for placing a bond measure on the November ballot is Aug. 12, so the last opportunity for the board to vote on the measure would be its regularly

scheduled meeting on Aug. 10. Two-thirds of the board—five trustees—must approve the measure for it to be placed on the ballot.

The board will continue discussing bond options at its regularly scheduled meetings on July 13 and 20. Superintendent Kirsten Vital said staff will bring back ideas based on trustee feedback, as well as the process for vetting projects to be funded, bond language, analysis of assessed valuation juxtaposed with regional needs, the cost of placing a bond measure on the November ballot, and the additional CFD information, including how much an election or special election would cost to put all eight CFDs on the ballot for voting to eventually stop the pay go.

To see a complete list of proposed district projects that could be funded by a bond, visit www.capousd.ca.schoolloop. com and click “Draft – Proposed Projects

by School Site” at the very bottom right of the screen. DP

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TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Ocean Water Subcommittee Meeting

3-5 p.m. The subcommittee will meet in Dana Point City Hall Suite 212 at 3 p.m. City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point. The subcommittee meets once a month, on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Because I Love You (BILY) Meeting

7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. BILY helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. 119 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente. www.bilysc.org.

Dana Harbor Toastmasters

7-8:30 p.m. Fine-tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday at Capo Beach Church, 26975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach, 949.492.7181, 1707.toastmasters.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS: MONDAY, JULY 4

City Offices Closed TUESDAY, JULY 5

City Council Meeting

6 p.m. The closed session begins at 5 p.m. and public session starts at 6 p.m.

City Council meets every first and third Tuesday of the month. City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Independence Day Aftermath Park and Beach Cleanup

Help the Doheny State Beach staff clean up the beach and park after the messiest celebration of the year. Gloves are recommended. www.dohenystatebeach.org.

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Letters to the Editor THREE THINGS DARLENE DERUS, Dana Point

There are three parts to this letter.

One, I would like to congratulate and thank the Dana Point Symphony for another great year. When many venues related to the arts are either closing or drastically reduced, ours seems to be flourishing. Good work!

Two, I am in agreement with the views stated by Mike Emery in the Dana Point Times issue of June 10-16, 2016. During my almost daily walks, I see the dead or dying trees, shrubs, flowers and bare slopes. I do see weeds. Our City Council needs to rectify this mishandling of our environment very soon —tourist season is upon us.

Three, along with the city’s neglect, the County of Orange is neglecting our harbor area. It too has dead or dying trees, shrubs and flowers with bare slop areas. In addition, the outer island sidewalks and picnic tables are covered with bird droppings, making it a very unsanitary place to walk, rest or have a picnic.

Plus, the area brings many dog walkers, some of whom are very irresponsible in picking up after their dogs. Perhaps, a little enforcement of the leash laws would help.

It’s past time for the city and county to rectify this situation. Petitions anyone?

OPERATIONS Finance Director > Mike Reed

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY AND THE PCH BRIDGE

Business Manager > Alyssa Garrett

PETER CASSIMATIS, San Clemente

Accounting & Distribution Manager > Tricia Zines SPECIAL THANKS Robert Miller Jonathan Volzke CONTRIBUTORS Megan Bianco Melissa Calvano Evan Da Silva Debra Holm Cameron Sadeghi Tim Trent

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It was a tough morning at Sally’s house—the kids were pokey-slow getting ready for school. Her husband was in a foul mood and her boss texted her that the morning meeting was critical because her

The pedestrian bridge across Pacific Coast Highway was demolished on June 2. Currently a pedestrian crosswalk goes across Pacific Coast Highway in front of the Surfside Inn. Photo: Alex Paris

real estate sale was falling through. She rushed the kids out the door and drove them to school, dropping them off with a perfunctory “Love You,” and headed for the meeting. She was driving Coast Highway northbound when her phone rang—it was the boss. I better take it, she thought.

Harry was a little more than lightly hung over. He and his buddies had partied well into the night in their rented condo on Coast Highway, and the effects were tantamount to a World of Warfare game going on in his head. Regardless, he hauled out of bed and checked the surf report—the break at Doheny was perfect!

So he grabbed his surfboard, plugged in his earphones, cranked up Metallica and headed to the crosswalk.

Harry had the light, so he started across PCH, rocking out to his favorite tunes—Sally dropped her cell phone, reached to pick it up and never saw the crosswalk light.

So Harry met Sally—in the middle of Coast Highway, in the shadow of what used to be a pedestrian bridge separating

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: By Norb Garrett

Welcome to Dana Point, Kristina!

H

ey everyone, please join me in welcoming Kristina Pritchett to Dana Point and the Dana Point Times as our new city editor. Kristina joins us from New Jersey, where she spent almost three years working for the South Jersey Times as both a copy editor and beat reporter after graduating from Rowan University.

She moved to California recently and now joins Picket Fence Media, where she will take over the DP Times.

Kristina joins our excellent, growing editorial team here at PFM, and we're thrilled to have her on board. To reach Kristina, send her an email at kpritchett@danapoint-

foot traffic from auto traffic—said bridge being torn down because it was ”too expensive” to repair and “blocked views.”

When Harry met Sally met George. …

It was a tough morning at Sally’s house—the kids were pokey-slow getting ready for school. Her husband was in a foul mood and her boss texted her that the morning meeting was critical because her real estate sale was falling through. She rushed the kids out the door and drove them to school, dropping them off with a perfunctory “Love You,” and headed for the meeting. She was driving Coast Highway northbound when her phone rang—it was the boss. I better take it, she thought.

Harry was a little more than lightly hungover. He and his buddies had partied well into the night in their rented condo on Coast Highway, and the effects were tantamount to a World of Warfare game going on in his head. Regardless, he hauled out of bed and checked the surf report—the break at Doheny was perfect!

So he grabbed his surfboard, plugged in his earphones, cranked up Metallica and headed to the crosswalk.

Harry had the light, so he started across PCH, rocking out to his favorite tunes—Sally dropped her cell phone, reached to pick it up and never saw the crosswalk light, or George stop in front of her to let Harry cross.

So Harry met Sally met George…any separation of auto traffic from pedestrians is preferable to “sharing the road,” or too often, not “sharing the road.”

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Friday | 24 LIL’SCALLYWAGS SUMMER PROGRAM 1:30-4 p.m. Registration is open for those who wish to sign their 5- and 6-year-olds for the half-day summer program. The first day of the program is June 24. Kids will be able to experience some sailing fun while staying on dry land. There will be crafts, sea stories and more. Cost is $40, for members $25. To register, visit www. ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274.

The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 25: ORANGE COUNTY FOOD, WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Noon-7 p.m. The fourth annual Orange County Food, Wine and Music Festival will be held at Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point this Saturday. A $40 ticket includes admission and unlimited drink samples from the 40 craft breweries in attendance, along with 50 varieties of wine. More information and tickets available at www. foodwineandmusicfestival.com. Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point. 33501 Niguel Road.

On Stage at the Coach House: Mitch Ryder

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

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ou’d have to go way back in his career timeline to pinpoint the moment when Mitch Ryder decided he was going to be a force of nature while performing onstage. Way before they even laid down their first tracks in a studio, Mitch Ryder & The Dana Point Times June 24-30, 2016

ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30-7 p.m. Climb onboard a Dana Wharf luxury catamaran for this 90-minute wine cruise around the Dana Point Harbor.

Tickets are $49. Every Friday and Sunday.

Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 888.224.0603, www.danawharf.com.

The Best Thing We Ate This Week

Fire-Roasted Tri-Tip Sandwich BAD TO THE BONE BBQ

31738 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.218.0227, www.badtothebone-bbq.com

The words themselves are satisfying: fire-roasted, tri-tip… sandwich. Even though, yeah, you roast with fire, and how many tips are enough tips and from where exactly are these tips coming?

Luckily, one bite into said sandwich and you just stop caring about semantics.

The sirloin cut of beef (aka tri-tip) is fatty and evanescent. It’s got chew and Bad to the Bone’s Fire-Roasted Tri-Tip Sandwich. char. It tastes and feels, well, roasted Photo: Matt Cortina over an open-fire. The barbecue sauce is sweet and spicy, with a finish of smokey molasses. The accompanying sweet potato fries are crisp, skin-on, and so precisely seasoned that you’re not sure if you taste cinnamon and brown sugar or are just making phantom associations in your head. The point is: good barbecue may be hard to figure out, but it’s not hard to enjoy, and that’s what we found this week at Bad to the Bone BBQ.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: ‘MINIONS’ 8-9:30 p.m. Bring the family down to enjoy a showing of Minions. There will be snack bar items available as well as free popcorn. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530.

Saturday | 25 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park each Saturday. On the first Saturday of the month, hours are extended to include a craft fair.

949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

HOW TO RAISE BACKYARD CHICKENS 9:30-11 a.m. Enjoy a free class on raising backyard chickens hosted by Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens and UCCE Master Gardeners of OC at Reata Park. RSVP to marianne@goinnative.net or 949.606.6386.

Reata Park and Event Center, 28632 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net.

PANCAKES & PJ’S 10:30-11:30 a.m. Go to the Dana Point Library dressed in your pajamas and hear stories about pancakes with Ms. Kasey.

Pancakes, fruit and juice will be served.

Walk-ins welcome, and admittance is free. 33841 Niguel Road. 949.496.5517.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 25 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 26: DOHENY SURF FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Doheny Surf Festival returns this weekend with a celebration jam-packed with activities for the whole family. The two-day event will feature surfing (obviously), classic woody cars, surfing collectables, Polynesian dancers, food, drinks, music and more. The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association will hold a kids’ surf contest, and the Hobie Surf Team will show off their skills in an exhibition. There’s also a beer garden set up by Kona Brewery. Best of all, the event is free to attend. Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. 949.661.1218.

ner reservations can be made by calling 949.481.1222. Tickets for the concert are $20 each and can be purchased at www. southcoastquartet.com. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente.

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SOUTH COAST QUARTET 4-6 p.m. South Coast Quartet, a jazz vocal group, kicks off their “Mood Swings” tour at Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn. Din-

KARAOKE AT GOODY’S 8 p.m. Karaoke every Sunday night at Goody’s Tavern in San Clemente.

206 S. El Camino Real, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com

BUCCANEER ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The weeklong summer camp begins for children age 7-8. The buccaneers will explore the seas and learn how to sail. There will be hands-on activities, including crafts, rowing, story telling, (Cont. on page 11)

Detroit Wheels made a vow to create a record that sounded as if the band was right there in front of you, hitting you with a distinct American rock and roll sound.

“When you would go to a concert, you would get a little disappointed because the music had changed,” Ryder said.

“It wasn’t bad, it had just changed. We thought, ‘Why don’t we concentrate on making a live sounding record?’ It was a formula that worked quite a few times for us,” The idea paid off, as Ryder and his scruffy, charged and controlled vocals powered the band to the top of the charts, reaching as high as No. 4 in the country

with their hit single “Devil with a Blue Dress On” in 1966. The band did not remain intact for very long, but Ryder’s impact as a soulful R&B singer and bona fide rock and roll star keep him in demand to this day.

Ryder has been touring the world for over 40 years, performing with multiple bands. He will be performing with the Detroit Wheels at the Coach House Concert Hall in San Juan Capistrano on July 3.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $20.

Ryder, who hails from the Motor City, plans on delivering a power-packed set list that feature classic hits, covers and new material. DP

Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels will perform at the Coach House on July 3. Photo: Courtesy

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Living room in the Philharmonic House of Design by Tamra Mundia, Concept Design, Inc.

ON TREND THE COLORS, FABRICS AND TEXTURES OF 2016

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his year’s Inside/ Outside was designed to show off, well, design. In coming up with what to feature in our annual interior and exterior design issue, we talked to architects, designers, decorators, consignment shop owners, landscapers, curators and homeowners about what is happening in design this year, and how market trends are shaping what we’re putting in our homes, businesses and outdoor spaces.

In the pages of this special edition, you’ll find tips and stories about what goes on inside and outside homes in South Orange County. For interior design stories, you can read about the unique spaces local designers have worked in—from skateboard palaces to mortuaries—on page 3. On page 4, you’ll find out this year’s trends in color, texture and furniture.

Find out some options for restoring old treasured pieces (and finding them in consignment shops) on page 5. And check out photos from the stunning Philharmonic House of Design in Dana Point, which over a dozen local designers decorated, on page 6.

Then head outdoors for stories that scan everything from landscaping to sustainable home design. On page 18, you’ll learn about what you need to get building renovations approved in the tri-cities. Then, find out how to refine your outdoor areas into living spaces on page 9.

We chatted with the proprietors of FoxLin Architects about sustainable design on page 10.

And we’ll give you low-down on water-free and drought-resistant exterior design on page 11.

It’s a good time to be a homeowner in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point. With average home prices hovering around $1 million dollars, the market is strong, as evidenced by the robust array of designers, architects and builders from which to choose when you undertake renovations or choose to buy or sell.

We hope you pull out a few nuggets from Inside/Outside to carry into your next homerelated project.

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A kids’ salt therapy room was designed by Prizant Design.

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Tamra Mundia designed a professional skateboarder’s home according to his specifications. Photo: Courtesy

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From yachts to morgues, local designers have worked in some special places

ne imagines that when a person first decides he or she wants to dedicate their life to interior and exterior design, they don’t dream about designing a mortuary. Or a skateboarder’s ping pong-centric garage. Or a fishing boat.

But those are just some of the requests that many local designers have received over their careers. And in fact, that sort of challenge is precisely what many professionals appreciate about the job—using their expertise to mold a clients’ vision (whatever and wherever that may be) into something unique and usable.

Tamra Mundia of Concept Design in San Clemente had a unique workplace design challenge on her hands when she took on the redesign of a mortuary. The emotional nature of a mortuary posed a unique challenge for Mundia—it had to be nurturing and peaceful for visitors, but upbeat and welcoming for employees.

“The fun thing is the mortuary itself we’ve designed to be calming, while the corporate side is bright and colorful and happy for the employees,” Mundia said. The design ended up having neutral grays and calming, cooler tones in the public area, with brighter, warmer colors in the employee section.

Mundia also pointed to her unique experience working with a 19-year-old professional skateboarder in San Juan Capistrano, whose request was to redesign an historic home in the city with a ping-pong room (accessible via garage door), and that all the interior colors would be black, charcoal grey, white and red—in short, you average 19-year-old guy’s entire color palette.

Meanwhile, Gerald Moskowitz of Jeddy’s Interiors in Dana Point, has dedicated the latter part of his design career to unique spaces—he’s one of the top yacht design-

ers in the country. After running a design firm in Palm Springs, Moskowitz says his yacht design business took off in the Harbor.

“I’ve been a boater all my life. I’ve got a boat in Dana Harbor,” he said. “About 20 years ago people started asking me to do their boats. … I moved here lock, stock and barrel and sold my place there.”

Moskowitz says although the yacht may be a unique place to design, many people treat theirs as a second home—and want it designed as such.

“They want it to their specifications. They want it to their likes and dislikes,” he said. “The first thing you do when you buy a home is you change the carpet, change the blinds. Well when people buy a boat of any size and value, they tend to do the same thing.”

Jeddy’s has worked on boats for local residents as well as those made by the prestigious Pacific Asian Enterprises company, which makes the Nordhavn yacht.

Moskowitz says designing and remodeling a yacht poses unique challenges as opposed to home redesign, which Jeddy’s also does. Being able to withstand the elements, but also make the yacht feel like home is where Moskowitz says his expertise kicks in.

“It can be very demanding, and it can be much more difficult than anything because of the angles and just generally things are much more difficult to do,” Moskowitz says.

As far as yacht design trends are concerned, “Most people tend to want more substantial fabrics to the environment. They want water-proof things, sun-proof things.

They want umbrella fabrics or vinyl fabrics or high-end leatherette fabrics.”

Some designers are asked by people that own specialty shops to turn their office or store into something functional for their customers. Cynthia Prizant, who runs Prizant Design in San Clemente, was proposed that exact challenge by a unique specialty therapy group.

A remodeled dining area in a yacht redesigned by Jeddy’s Interiors.

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Cockpit cushions are on one of the yachts redesigned by Jeddy’s Interiors. Photo: Courtesy

“I did a salt therapy salon,” Prizant said. “It’s kind of a new up-and-coming health thing where it’s based on the salt caves in Europe, and they blow in this salted air through these generators into the room and it’s supposed to help people who have breathing and skin issues.”

A massive amount of salt is required for salt therapy— it’s in the air, in the furniture, and in the floors. Working with a tough material like salt and turning it into therapy rooms for children and adults was the challenge.

“The whole floor is covered with five inches of Himalayan salt. So iI did a salon that basically has a children’s therapy room and an adults’ therapy room,” she said.

“We had to consider, in terms of the materials, how the salt would affect that. We ended up doing one backlit wall of salt bricks that had LED lights behind it. And then the floors had heating elements so that the salt was also heated.”

There’s no shortage of unique places, or pieces, to design. Yachts, mortuaries and therapy rooms are just some, so open your eyes and see the magic done by local designers throughout the area.

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The colors, textures and fabrics of 2016 as told by local designers

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alking about interior design trends is a bit like sharing an opinion—it should be taken with a grain of salt. Trends tend to trickle down from producers into various media sources, then to designers. And along the way, savvy homeowners, renters and amateur designers pick up pieces of the trends and blend them with their own personal tastes.

For instance, Pantone comes out with a much ballyhooed “color of the year.” Sometimes the color is a hit—this year, the colors are rose quartz and serenity (pink and grayish blue)—and sometimes they flop—emerald wasn’t used in many designs. Other paint and design companies come out with their own trends, as well. Benjamin Moore dubbed 2016’s color “simply white.”

Then, the wheels are set in motion.

“So then what happens is a lot of the vendors, the producer of the fabrics, will produce a little bit more in those colors,” says Cynthia Prizant of Prizant Design in San Clemente. “So you’ll see in the magazines images of rooms and vignettes that are designed with those colors.”

Pantone comes out with a much ballyhooed “color of the year.” Sometimes the color is a hit and sometimes they flop.

“You’ll see once they’ve set the colors, you’ll see products along those lines that will pop up with accessories and fabrics,” Prizant said, but added, “To be honest, a lot of times they don’t become the trend in the common population.”

Indeed, many designers use trendy colors as a well-noted reference, but rely on their own training and, most importantly, the wishes of the client to guide the design.

“It’s not about what’s trendy,” says Emily Turner of Maison Blue Design Group, “it’s always focused on what clients’ personal tastes are. From a color standpoint, it’s really personal.”

Turner said that trends also tend to move slower in house design, than in, say, fashion, because people aren’t changing their home decor every day, or buying entire new wardrobes every year or so, like some do with clothes. That leads to more “classic” designs in homes; but then again what is considered “classic” is constantly evolving, and thus prone to trends.

So given that trends come and go, and are influenced by regional and personal predilections, local designers are still able to pick out some things that are popular this year.

In general, warm is out and cool is in. The Tuscan trend that was popular at the end of the last decade has softened and cooled into a palette that includes more coastal colors— 4

Mid-century modern style is on full display in the colors, furniture and fixtures in Prizant Design’s living room. Photo: Jeri Koegel

Neutrals are classic, but gray is enjoying a high point in this design by Prizant Design. Photo: Jeri Koegel

A Maison Blue design featured throwback chairs with bold lines with neutral grays, in front of a wood inset. Photo: Courtesy

blues, greens, neutrals.

Della Hayden, also of Maison Blue agrees that coastal, and it’s colors, are in—that’s partly because it’s popular in the Southern California region, but also because it’s (and here’s that word again) classic.

“The current trend in color is gray, white, navy and neutral. Those are primarily the current trendy colors, but they’re also classic, and I think that’s one of the elements everyone is trying to get to,” she said.

Aside from the coastal theme, Prizant says there is a trend toward mid-century modern in the design requests she’s receiving. It’s a sort of Mad Men-style, ’50s-era chic that is evidenced in clear lines, bold colors and material changes.

“There’s a huge resurgence of mid-century modern,” she said. “You can see it not only in the trade form, but also in [consumer stores like] Crate and Barrel.”

Walnut tones in wood fixtures are popular, but so are grayer and white-washed wood floors—a product of the trend toward gray and neutral, Prizant said. In metals, golds are coming back.

“One of the other trends is a transition from silvers to golds,” she said. “So for instance lighting fixtures, you’ll see a lot of the antique brass and golds whereas a couple years ago it was brushed silvers and nickels. I also think that’s driven by the mid-century modern (trend).”

Turner and Hayden at Maison Blue agree in the shift in trend, but are calling it an “industrial, kind of reclaimed look.”

“I think that goes back to a couple years ago and they talked about sustainable and everybody’s trying to be more

Cooler tones like blues and greens are trending this year, along with neutrals, in this design by Maison Blue. Photo: Courtesy

responsible and trying to rescue things,” Hayden said.

Turner said that no matter how influenced a design is by trends, it still needs to fit the function aspect of any design.

“They need to be multifunctional,” Turner said. “Especially in our crowded market, people are living in smaller homes, so their homes have to be especially versatile. That’s a huge part of what we do from the start is space planning, and trying to design around function.”

So the next time you’re leafing through a design magazine, watching a home remodeling show or visiting a furniture store, pick out the cooler colors, the gold fixtures and the gray woods, and decide if they’re for you—or if you’ll wait until the trends change next year.

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Using repurposed and refurbished items to elevate home design REUSING AND REPURPOSING FURNITURE AND MATERIALS

has become chic. Whether it’s because of the ubiquity of home remodeling shows on cable TV or just a general cultural push toward reuse, the desire to turn old into new is frequently requested by designers.

But the consignment collection and refurbishment business is strong on its own, with many people taking a do-it-yourself approach to home design and picking out pieces that complement the spaces they’ve cultivate. That said, a well-curated consignment shop can give the shopper ideas and inspiration on how to use unique pieces and antique gems.

Katie Dabney and Sam Gaylord own Revel, a new consignment shop in San Juan Capistrano. Inside, you won’t find items strewn about, or even placed on racks—instead, pieces collected from interested sellers are artfully mixed with dozens of other pieces to create display vignettes.

Accessories, furniture, rugs, photos and more are arranged in what look like little rooms, creating looks for interested buyers to use for inspiration.

“We are resale done right. We take care of it, and try to make it look good,” Dabney said. “We take things in and try to be creative and give people ideas on what to do with their new old things.”

Revel opened in mid-September. Dabney quit her job in

Photos of the unique vignettes and displays set up at Revel in San Juan Capistrano. Photo: Courtesy

advertising, and Gaylord quit his in finance, to open up the shop and “do something we love to do.”

“It’s a lot of hard work. It’s like moving every day,” Gaylord said.

Dabney said Revel will make house calls for consultations, and will deliver anywhere locally or ship elsewhere. She said that patrons can save up to 60 percent on retail items, and sellers get their items put in the store for 60 days. There’s also a five-day return policy on items, which other consignment stores don’t always have.

The key, Dabney says, is providing quality products at prices that don’t exclude large groups of people. That process requires an eye for aesthetic and passion for refining and repurposing items.

“It’s hopefully a little bit different here from your average

consignment store,” she said. We have something for everyone. If it’s dusty, we clean it. We try not to take things that are broken, because would you buy it? If you wouldn’t buy it yourself, we wouldn’t have it here. But everything in here has had some love before.”

There’s a bevy of other good consignment shops in the area, including 2nd Hand Treasures in Capistrano Beach.

Owners Helen and Ziad Mahshi have created a stunning showroom, that features a rotating selection of well-priced, high-quality and unique wares. At any given point, you’re liable to find something like a music machine from the early 19th century, a signed Salvador Dali print, a restored stage trunk or a turquoise stone necklace.

Whether you shop at 2nd Hand Treasures, Revel, both or more, you’ll likely come away not only with a new piece for your home, but a head full of ideas on what to design next.

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Philharmonic House of Design displays local flavor and design expertise

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hat do you get when you put fifteen renowned interior designers into a cliffside mega-mansion and let them have at the design any way they wish?

It’s a five bedroom, five and one-half bath, 8,656-square-foot home that sits on a lot double that size. It’s views of the Pacific Coast are unparalleled in the region, and the design of the home blends the outdoor with the indoor. In many ways, the Philharmonic House of Design is the physical embodiment of this magazine—a look at how interiors and exteriors work as yin and yang to create a wholly comfortable and setting-appropriate home.

Now surely a professionally designed home listed just shy of $10 million in the exclusive Strand neighborhood is a bit opulent, but proceeds from tickets sold for viewings throughout May and June benefit the Philharmonic Youth Music Education Programs. This year’s home was a smash hit for viewers, as attendees were able to see the latest in design trends in the home. And even if many of us can’t afford the home—or even one mortgage payment on it— the House of Design is an opportunity to see designers on display, and a chance to take a few things from their books and put it into our own homes.

Inside, you’ll find a chef’s kitchen that would make any home, or professional, cook green with envy. A large neolithtopped island allows for many friends and family members to sit. Glass-paneled cabinets offset by white frames are both classic and casual. There are Wold & Sub Zero Appliances, Rohl & Kohler Fixtures, two dishwashers and a convection oven. The kitchen, designed by Wendy Ann Miller, is fresh and bright, and inspires the home cook to spend the whole day preparing fresh ingredients into myriad dishes.

The living room was designed by Tamra Mundia of Concept Design and opens up to the seascape just steps away from the home. Marble flooring gives way to neutral-colored furniture and rugs. The large open gateway to the outdoor living space is both a tableau and a functional way to control temperature and keep fresh air moving through the home.

The master bedroom, designed by Frank Pitman, hasmore golden, lavender and stained tones while balancing elegance with comfort. Antique, repurposed items like binoculars on a stand, a pear-shaped chandelier and a quartz stone-shaped lamp seem to both fit in and stand out. Again, the large open wall, with sliding doors, that faces the ocean is the ideal accent in color and tone.

Downstairs, a sprawling game room designed by Nancy Del Santa will keep guests occupied for hours. There’s a bar—just steps away from the straight-outta-Europe wine cellar and tasting room (designed by Barbara Mclane)—a pool table, and an entertainment setup with plenty of space to roam free and entertain. The doors open up to the pool area, which features a raised hot tub on one end of the long pool, 6

The kitchen was designed by Wendy Ann Miller. Photo: Matt Cortina

The dining room is casual but refined. Photo: Matt Cortina

An outdoor living space in the House of Design. Photo: Matt Cortina

Bar in the game room, designed by Nancy Del Santo. Photo: Matt Cortina

and a barbecue station on the other. Did we also mention the downstairs sauna and the home theater room with a projector, designed by the IDI Student Team? Or the spa/massage setup ready for a masseuse to come in and pamper away?

There’s also a clever kid’s room in the downstairs area, with a sailboat-shaped bed, a fun lighting fixture, and an oversized cartoonish octopus sculpture inset into the wall

on the way out to the pool.

Want and need—it’s tough to tell the difference walking through the House of Design. Many of the features the average folks only dream about having in their homes seem both attainable and well-placed in the house. We may not be able to afford the House of Design, but we can certainly borrow some of its rooms and put them in our own places.

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NO PROBLEM Creative landscaping opportunities with drought-resistant plants

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outhern California is known for so many wonderful things and, at least, one unequivocally bad thing: drought.

Water issues have plagued the entire state for years, and climate change will only exacerbate the situation.

About 50 percent of drinking water in this area is used for landscaping, and not for drinking, cooking or bathing, according to the South Coast Water District. About 80 percent of that water comes from the Colorado River and Northern California, but those resources are rapidly dwindling as other communities across the West find ways to deal with their own water shortages.

But whether by mandate or personal choice, many Californians are finding clever ways to scale back on water use.

One such way is to plant drought-resistant and low-water varietals. We took a trip down to the stunning and very drought-tolerant gardens at Casa Romantica in San Clemente to see which plants thrive in the area.

Throughout the grounds, you’ll find plants of every color.

There’s the bluish plumbago shrub, and the red kalanchoe,

Aeonium. Photo: File

Lantana. Photo: File

also known as the “widow’s thrill.” The cotyledon looks like a spiky green elk’s horn, and the lantana comes in a rainbow of colors. The gardens fill out the palette with purple African basil, orange firecracker plants and the ivy geranium.

Remember, Southern California is a coastal desert. It’s not supposed to be able to support lush green lawns and many typically verdant varieties of plants that look good, but are water-intensive. That said, just because we live in a desert, it doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of native plants that can make your yard pop.

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For the permit applications and to see if you’re specific projects needs a permit, call the Building and Safety Services Department at 949.443.6347, or visit https://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/Index.aspx?page=42.

Remodels

When do you need a permit?

AT SOME POINT OR ANOTHER, it may come time to re-

model or renovate your home. At which time, you might come face to face with your city’s municipal codes regarding zoning, planning and the like.

And getting through the paperwork associated with your city’s regulations can sometimes be more of a hassle—or at least seem more daunting—than the actual renovation itself.

In general, the cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano require you to get a permit for many improvement projects, which are subject to construction codes and inspections. This is in order to ensure the safety of the home—when your home was built, it had to meet certain codes, and you can’t just go and change them at your whim if it might, according to the city, put your home in structural danger.

In an effort to hasten the permit process, we’ve assembled some key tenets straight from the building departments of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

DANA POINT In general, the city of Dana Point requires

homeowners and tenants looking to remodel to file for a building permit with the city. This includes renovations to bathrooms, kitchens, pools, patios, water heaters and more.

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Firecracker plant. Photo: File

It’s important to note that some renovations within these areas are considered maintenance, and not subject to a permit: for instance, replacing a toilet or refrigerator, or refacing the cabinets. If you’re unsure of whether your project requires a permit, call the Dana Point Community Development, Building and Safety Department at 949.248.3594.

If your project does require a permit, there are a variety of forms you’ll need to fill out depending on the project. Those forms are available at http://www.danapoint.org/department/community-development/building-safety.

You should prepare to submit floor plans and prove your set-up meets energy and safety codes found on the website above. You should also be prepared to pay several fees to cover the inspection and processing costs.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO In San Juan, you’ll have to file a

permit for most renovations to bathrooms, kitchens, pools, patios and outdoor areas. You’ll need to get approval from any combination of the public works, planning, fire and building departments, depending on the scope of your remodel.

Those divisions take about three to five weeks to review most projects, and if the inspections pass, the city will review the project and issue a permit within 15 business days. You’ll be able to track your permit’s progress on the city’s website.

And getting through the paperwork associated with your city’s regulations can sometimes be more of a hassle—or at least seem more daunting than the actual renovation itself.

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For most renovations in San Clemente, you’ll need a permit. This includes all electrical, plumbing, mechanical or structural projects; installing water heaters, dishwashers, garbage disposals; re-roofing, remodeling, repairing stairs, replacing windows; and building retaining walls, decks pools and more.

To get a permit, draw up a blueprint and bring it to any relevant city division for review—in general, exterior updates need only be checked by the Building and Planning Departments.

You’ll need to submit a permit application, proof of ownership of the home, and proof of HOA approval, if necessary. Fees will need to be paid—$25 for small projects, and up to $2,000 for major additions like extra buildings or pools.

Many projects can receive approval on the day-of submittal, after walking into city offices.

To check what you’ll need for your project, visit the city’s Building Division website at http://38.106.5.200/department-services/building-services.

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Tips from designers on how to create a comfy outdoor living space IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES AS EVER

being trendy in Southern California—here, it’s a way of a life. But now interior designers are being asked more and more to design outdoor living spaces and to help bridge the design gap between inside and outside. We asked several designers to share some tips on designing outdoor living spaces, and we distilled their expertise into the following five tips:

A firepit can bridge gaps between indoor and outdoor spaces. This area was designed by the South Coast Plaza Stores. Photo: File

1. Plan your outdoor space like an indoor area Designers are quick to note that the main similarity between interior and exterior design is spacial planning. Make sure that nothing is too cramped, and that from a design standpoint, you group fabrics and colors that work well together. Identify key traffic areas (from bathroom to pool, or from kitchen to grill) and ensure that they are open.

2. Choose weather-hardy fabrics Leatherette and umbrella canvasses are extra popular right now and come in a variety of colors to match whatever your scheme is. These materials are weather-resistant and will be both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing for most designers.

Barbe ues a d the like are ideal for outdoor living. Photo: File

3. Use lighting to bridge gaps Just as you would draw in natural light in indoor living spaces, let the natural light bridge the gap between the inside and out-

side, and provide shade in spots via umbrellas or tree cover. In planning, take pictures of all areas of the intended living space throughout the day to see which areas need the most attention.

4. Let nature handle the colors Many designers, especially given current trends, will use large windows and door openings to frame the outdoors as a tableau that can be enjoyed inside. With the trend now toward neutral and cooler colors, bright flowering plants, and the natural colors of the sky draw the eye from inside out.

5. Food and drink areas can be the glue An outdoor barbecue area or bar is a great way to use your lifestyle to bridge the gap between indoors and outdoors.

You can also plan to have clear paths to indoor bars or wine cellars. It’s also trendy to purchase drink carts, for beverages always within reach.

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Design?

Q&A: Sustainable Design with Michael Fox and Juintow Lin of FoxLin Architects

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e sat down with Michael Fox and Juintow Lin of FoxLin Architects in Capistrano Beach to talk about how their architecture firm has focused on creating sustainable, eco-friendly designs for their clients throughout the world.

Fox and Lin met as students at MIT. They’ve both written books and performed research on sustainable design, and have been teaching architecture students about sustainable design elements for years.

As their practice continues to grow—along with the need for more sustainably designed homes—we picked the architects’ brains on the current state of eco-responsible design and technology.

Inside/Outside: Your company specializes in “sustainable design.” What does that mean?

Juintow Lin: There’s many different aspects of it. The most obvious one that people usually think of is low energy design—spending less on electricity, natural gas and those types of things and finding different ways to achieve that.

The most basic way is the passive way. Orienting for solar heating or shading, basically how you position the building on the site. How to encourage airflow through the building with natural ventilation. And then what color.

There’s also active strategies, which are like solar panels, water reclamation, water recycling, all these other things.

How do homeowners interested in sustainable design mentally get over the financial burden of some of the more expensive elements?

Michael Fox: All that passive stuff is pretty easy to convince people to do because it doesn’t really cost people more money. Your space is going to be brighter, you’re going to be able to use the AC less. And all of the design kind of makes sense. The other stuff is trickier because it involves an above and beyond investment. That’s where return on investment becomes important. Yeah, you can get solar panels and you’ll pay for it for 10 years, but after that…

Lin: I actually find with the solar panels, that’s probably the most common one, that people are tending to request that because it’s so much less expensive to do when you’re doing new construction that the incentives are so high that it makes sense to do it then. I find almost everybody these days is asking for the electric car charging port and some cities are now requiring it.

But there’s other ways to be sustainable. For instance, your location, if you’re close to public transportation, the size of your home, … or the quality of the building materials.

Fox: The best thing is probably legislative change. Like the 10

A Foxlin Architects design uses active and passive ways to reduce energy usage. Photo: Courtesy

city of Carlsbad, they require that you put the infrastructure in for solar panels when you do construction. The entire city of Los Angeles requires 100 percent water reclamation.

Can we call sustainable design a trend still, or is it becoming a necessity in Southern California?

Lin: We both teach in architecture school so we’re training the next sets of architects, and in our school we have very much been talking about this. And for that reason, I think it is a long-term change and trend that’s happening, but I also think that in terms of the power companies, they also are interested in these types of things and they have a lot of different grants and programs because they realize their infrastructure is not large enough to handle this increasing need for energy.

Interior architectural design elements form FoxLin Architects, Photo: Doug Edmonds

Fox: The bigger problem is that Los Angeles is really just a developer-driven arena and if you look at, say, the housing going in by the Great Park and (South Orange County) housing neighborhoods, there’s really not architecture involved in that. Homes are plopped down by literally the thousands, and none of this (sustainability) stuff we’re talking about is accounted for, so it’s just developers. That’s where you need the codes.

Lin: Most people work in an office, and there’s a great opportunity every 10-20 years, all the existing building stock gets renovated, and every 30-50 years the buildings get rebuilt.

There is a great opportunity in this process in recycling these buildings to make change.

Are you interested in driving that change toward more widespread sustainability?

Fox: There’s this other level of active stuff that you have— window shades that are motorized and photovoltaic so that when the sun comes down, they immediately come down. So this is using technology at another step higher.

Fox: For the most part, I think you have to make green green.

There has to be financial return and incentives enough to have it make sense. Not so that people want to do it for the planet, but that it makes sense that you’re going to get a real return.

Lin: The one thing we do is we definitely promote that in our teaching. We have both gone to China and taught because there’s a big issue there in terms of energy. I’ve been there and taught sustainable design.

Fox: Juintow knows the facts more than me, but it’s really important that it’s not just about doing what you have to do or what feels good. For instance, buildings are responsible for 50 percent of all energy use, including transportation of materials.

And it’s because we have offices that are hermetically sealed, and we have ACs running all the time. We spend 80 percent of our time in buildings, and they just use a ton of energy. When you think about where does all our energy go, it’s used for powering our buildings.

Is there hope in technology to make sustainability easier for homeowners?

Lin: For instance in commercial buildings, if it’s a normal big floor, the people on the outside have different lighting requirements than people in the middle, so there’s automated systems to deal with that now so you’re not lighting the edge of the building.

Fox: The thing is with residential and definitely with commercial is it’s difficult in Orange County. Whereas if you’re in parts of LA, it’s kind of vogue to actually show off the fact that you have solar panels and you have the electric charger, and it’s a cool kind of hipster thing that you’ve done. Whereas here there’s not that awareness. It’s not really like this vogue thing and that kind of change in public perception needs to happen here. You look at all the houses on The Strand, and I just point that out because they’re all architect-designed houses, but (sustainability) is not prioritized. So it’s part of changing the mindset of the clients, not the architects.

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Recommendations for Selecting an Architect

How to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar Faster

By Stan Schrofer, Principal at Stan Schrofer & Associates

By Doug Echelberger, The Echelberger Group

1. Experience: A) How many projects has the architect completed in your community?

B) How long has the architect been working in Southern California?

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2. Resume: A) Does the architect’s resume reflect cre-

Every new building should have a firm foundation, have great windows and doors, a watertight roof and be ecofriendly with energy smart technology. Then, you can do whatever design you want on the floors and walls.

Hi, my name is David the Local Builder and General Contractor. I would like to share my recommendations when planning a new project. There are dozens of procedures along with many hundreds of details involved with getting any project to a starting point. Most times the permit process takes longer than the actual building of the project itself.

Be prepared with blueprints and bids before you undertake financing the job. How long does it take to draw plans and obtain the permits? Well, that’s a good question.

Depending on how much you are building, it requires specific tasks in order to achieve an approval from the local City Hall Building Department.

ative designs, experience, and good organizational skills?

B) Does it give you a good sense of his achievements and creativity?

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3. Webpage and Video: A) What access is provided to

1. Get a Home Inspection Why wait for the buyer to request a home inspection?

Before you list your home, hire an inspector find out about any potential problems. For a few hundred dollars, you can prepare your home for sale and have the time to fix any issues that could lower your property value.

Ask a trusted real estate professional to recommend an inspector. Hidden problems can cause serious damage— water leaks, pest infestation, electrical problems—which will result in a lower price for your home.

Most projects require eight or more of these professionals: Architect /Geologist Surveyor / Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Environmental Impact Energy Efficiency Engineer Solar Engineering Pool & Spa Design Engineer Electrical Load Calculations Plumbing Fire Sprinklers Protective Coating Specialist Structural Steel Fabrication Concrete Specialist Retaining Walls & Deep Caissons Wood/Stone/Glass Fine Finishes Interior Designer Landscape Designer Most families that build an addition onto their existing home or build a new home “from the ground up” do so on average every 8¬10 years or longer. So finding the people and parts you need could be difficult if you are new to the area or don’t know of a local team to put your whole package together. This can be a very enduring long process and educational in every aspect. Then there are the timeconsuming months just to obtain the permit.

Having the complete team at your fingertips in just one phone call can really shorten the timeframe to obtaining permits and completing the construction in the quickest amount of time. It’s your investment so have the local team with the local knowledge of each professional’s budget to fit into your particular project.

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show documentation of the architect’s completed designs?

B) Does the architect have an organized webpage and/or video of his latest projects?

4. Client References: Contacting previous clients allows you to get an understanding of thearchitect’s performance and responsibility of meeting projected time frames.

5. Drafting: Does the architect provide drafting for interior cabinet elevations, ceiling, and architectural features as part of his service?

6. CAD: Is the architect performing his work in CAD (Computer Automated Drafting), which allows for easy revisions that are not costly to clients.

7. Renderings: Does the architect supply colored elevations of your project? (CAD or artist-sketched colored productions)

8. Models: Does the architect have a consultant that he has previously worked with to complete a cost effective visual model of your project, if required by HOA or owner?

9. Time Line: A) Does the architect complete projects on time, in a professional manner? B) Does the Architect have previous experience working with the H.O.A. and H.O.A. architect, and fully understands their requirements? C) Is the architect also familiar with the local Building Department and their requirements?

10. Interior Designer: Can the architect supply local creative interior designers to the clients, while maintaining a working relationship with them?

11. Landscape Architect: A) Does the architect have creative, cost efficient landscape architects available for the client to interview? B) The architect should stay active in reviewing landscape designs.

12. Contractors: Is the architect reviewing the Contractor’s bids, and providing a bid form evaluation to make a fair comparison of bid costs to his clients, with a minimum of three general contractor’s bids? This will influence the project’s savings significantly.

13. Specification Book: Does the architect have a completed specification package for each project?

14. Site Construction Inspectors: Does the Architect make job site inspections for quality of work performed by the general and subcontractors?

15. Design Experience: A) Does the architect have design experience in various disciplines that you are attracted to?

16. Insurance: Does the architect and general contractor carry professional liability insurance?

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2. Paint the Walls Adding a new coat of paint to the walls can enhance your home’s value. It may sound too good to be true, but something as simple as paint makes a room feel fresh and new. And, buyers are willing to pay more for a turnkey home that doesn’t require any work.

To appeal to a large buyer audience, choose a shade of white, grey or another neutral color.

3. Improve Energy Efficiency Buyers will pay more for a house that is energy efficient.

Who doesn’t like the idea of saving money over the longterm? Install new appliances that require less energy. Replace old windows with new ones to prevent leaks. Simple changes can make the difference. You can request an audit from your local utility company. Identify areas that need to be repaired, so you can make changes before you list your property.

4. Work on Curb Appeal Working on curb appeal is all about maximizing first impressions. Landscaping is another area where you can make changes regardless of your budget. Start with trimming overgrown bushes and trees, cleaning up your lawn, and drawing attention with flowers, shrubs and other greenery.

Not everyone has the creative eye; hire a landscaper to design your outdoor space. An expert can select plants that are low maintenance while still enhancing your space.

5. Update the Bathroom and Kitchen As we know, oftentimes the kitchen sells the home. The bathroom is a close second when it comes to meeting a buyer’s expectations for an updated space. Whether you can afford to do a major remodel or can only budget for a few small changes, these two areas are where you should focus.

Even if you are working with a limited budget, focus on the areas that will get the most attention. Think lighting, hardware, countertops and cabinets. When in doubt, a coat of paint will always make rooms look and feel brand new.

You don’t have to spend a lot to increase the value of your home. Focus instead on spending what you can afford wisely.

You can sell your home for top dollar faster with the help of a trusted real estate professional.

The Echelberger Group is a full-service team with a list of vetted vendors to meet all of your real estate needs. As always, if you are considering leasing, buying or selling real estate, please call for a confidential appointment: 949.463.0400. Or email me at doug@echelberger.com. www.echelberger.com.

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TILE-GLAZING WORKSHOP 7 p.m. A hands-on tile-glazing workshop for adults led by Silver Canyon Pottery.

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Thursday | 30 STRETCH AND STRENGTH CLASS SERIES 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is partnering with I Heart Yoga to host the second annual Stretch and Strength Class Series. Bring a mat and enjoy stretching and renewal in the Mission courtyard. $10 donation benefits American Cancer Society Relay for Life of San Juan Capistrano.

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At the Movies: Dory is Worth Finding

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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f all the unnecessary sequels to come out this year, the one that turns out to be not only tolerable, but actually good, is naturally Pixar’s Finding Dory. Thirteen years ago, the original Finding Nemo was a mega success with audiences, to the point where it seemed like no one could go less than two viewings at the theater. Although Nemo’s story was completed in the previous movie, Dory’s journey is not over yet.

After their first fish adventure, Marlin (Albert Brooks), Nemo (Hayden Rolence) and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) are back at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

But Dory is suddenly getting random visuals of old memories in between her usual 10-second short-term memory loss problem. Eventually she fully remembers that her parents are in “the jewel of Morro Bay, California,” and has to meet them again. But she ends up inside a marine life institute along the way.

Finding Dory.

Photo: ©2013 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Ed O’Neill voices a squid named Hank helping Dory out, while Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Dominic West and Idris Elba voice other institute animals Dory meets.

Despite the redundancy that the trailers might have shown with the plot being similar to the first film, Finding Dory still finds a way to be its own story and theme.

Dory’s memory syndrome becomes more than just comic relief and is a lesson in patience and confidence. Dory doesn’t become annoying as the main lead, and her new and old friends are used appropriately for her new tale. Finding Dory is the first film to see with your kids this summer. DP

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

Dating When a Spouse has Alzheimer’s?

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ne of the most difficult and controversial senior relationship topics that readers bring up is dating when the spouse of one of the two people has Alzheimer’s.

A Southern California woman wrote, “I am dating a man whose wife has Alzheimer’s and is very well cared for in an expensive facility. He visits her daily, sometimes as much as three times a day. They had a 35-year marriage in which he raised her children, and he considers them equally his own.

“Here is my dilemma. I don’t doubt that he loved his wife, and still does as much as he can. But on his dating profile (how I met him) he said he has more love to give than his wife can accept. That is kind of awkward wording, but I knew what he was trying to say.

“I do not think he is morally bad for seeking companionship since his wife has been going downhill for five years, and has

been in this facility for the past three years.

But his children do not like the idea of their father going out with other women. They know that he is, but they have told him, ‘We don’t want to hear about it.’

“That puts me in the ‘other woman’ category. I feel ‘back door’ and it doesn’t feel good. I have never asked to go with him to visit his wife. I find myself feeling resentful about the position this puts me in. I know he is happy with me as he has told me he loves me and often speaks of our future together.

“But I also know that he will always be in touch with his children, who will probably ask at some point if I was ‘dating’ their father while their mother was still alive. I don’t want to be a pariah when the day comes when his wife passes away.

ON LIFE AND “Would it be reasonLOVE AFTER 50 able or fair of me to tell

By Tom Blake him that unless I can be part of his life now, i.e. visit his wife in the facility and not be hidden from his children, I cannot go on this way?

“If I cannot go to the facility, then perhaps his wife is not really ‘that far along after all.’

Maybe she has another three or four years to go. I am nearly 71 and he will be 76 in two months. I don’t want to be ‘back door Dora’ for the next four years. Please help me understand my situation better.”

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Last week’s solution:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium My take on the situation: The man went on a dating site, likely because he is lonely. He did not try to hide that he is married and his wife has Alzheimer’s. What he did may not be right, but it is somewhat understandable.

The woman entered this relationship knowing the situation. She should have known she was walking into a minefield.

Now, she wants to go visit the wife to see how sick she really is. That is totally wrong and disrespectful. She has no business going there.

Next, she worries about how his stepchildren view her. She’s not going to be able to change that either, probably ever. After all, the ill woman is their mother.

So, either she accepts the situation the

See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

way it is, stays in the background, and stops worrying so much about herself, or she needs to exit the relationship. I find her motives and dilemma to be her problem.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating.

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Doheny Surf Festival Rides into Town this Weekend

BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT, DANA POINT TIMES

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A sailboat was destroyed after high surf brought it ashore on Friday morning. Photo: Alex Paris

High Surf Sends Sailboat to Capistrano Beach

BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT AND ALEX PARIS, DANA POINT TIMES

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sailboat was destroyed after high surf brought the vessel to Capistrano Beach early Friday morning, Harbor Patrol officials said.

A call about a boat breached off Doheny came in around 5:10 a.m., according to Dana Point Harbor Patrol Deputy Anthony Larios.

Larios said the fire boat, manned by Steve Yannizzi and Art Arellano, responded to the call.

“When crews arrived, they saw the boat already on the beach,” Larios said. “They were not close enough to get to the high surf.”

Larios said Doheny State Lifeguards were called and they responded to assist and pulled the operator off the vessel. He added the paramedics were also called to

the scene and examined the boat operator who was released from the scene.

Around 7:30 a.m., in an attempt to save the boat, Vessel Assist sent four rescue swimmers to hook line the sailboat to two towboats, but the keel was wedged too deeply in the sand.

Captain David Drenick of Vessel Assist heard the keel crack and determined the boat could not be saved. They drug the boat closer to the beach with winches.

Larios said the boat was still on the beach around 1:30 p.m. and work to remove the hazardous material from the boat was in progress.

Larios said there is still high surf in the area, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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rab your board and head down to Doheny State Beach this weekend for a two-day surf festival.

The festival has been an annual event for a number of years, but this is the first year the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association will be the hosts.

“We’re excited,” said Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association Board member Mario Cuevas. “We’re expecting there to be around 3,000 people attending over the weekend.”

The funds raised during the event will go straight back to the beach, Cuevas said.

“The community has been super supportive,” Cuevas said. “It’s a fun festival for family members of all ages.”

During the two-day event, there will be plenty of food, surfing and events for the kids.

ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Cuevas said the event will kick-off with the Hawaiian Blessing on the beach at 9 a.m., and Hawaiian music will be playing throughout the festival.

At 9:30 a.m., kids can head to the Kids Area for story time with Surfer Steve before the Kona Longboard Lager Legends Expression Session begins at 10 a.m.

On Saturday morning, the Doheny Longboard Association will be holding a kid’s surf contest. The contest is open for children ages 7-17.

Matt Akiona will perform on the Lawn Stage at 11:30; Hans & Janine performs at 12:30 at StillWater Stage; and Dan Kikorian Band is on the Lawn Stage at 1 p.m.

On the Surf Fest Stage at 4 p.m. is Trevor Green, followed by Aloha Radio at

5:15 p.m. and Common Sense at 6:30 p.m.

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26 The Beach Contest sign-ups begin at 8 a.m. with the ’60s Longboard Contest at 9 a.m.

Scott Mclaughlin will be performing on the Lawn Stage at 11:30 a.m., followed by Justin Lee at 12:15 p.m.

Story time will be held throughout the day for the kids as well as airbrush tattoos.

Hobie’s Tandem Invitational will be held on the beach at 2 p.m.

Hans & Janine will perform on the StillWater Stage at 3 p.m.

The night will end with a showing of Lilo and Stitch in the park at sundown.

BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY The Southern California Woodie Club will be showing their collection of woodie cars.

“They will be here all weekend showing off the different cars,” Cuevas said.

The Longboard Collector Club will also be in attendance with the Collector’s Alley.

“They’re bringing in their boards, and will be showing the heritage of surfing,” Cuevas said. “It all goes back to our roots.

We’re all surfers.”

The Kona Brewing Liquid Aloha Lounges will open at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, and will close at sundown.

The event will also include an art walk, crafts for the kids, and will feature talks from Doheny State Park naturalists, food trucks and more.

For a full list of events and times, visit dohenysurffest.com. Doheny State Beach is located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. DP

Marshall. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter

Pet of the Week: Marshall

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hree-year-old Marshall is just about as lovable as they come. Sociable and attentive, he enjoys the company of human visitors as well as his feline friends. Marshall’s winning personality and playful demeanor make for an all-around fantastic pet! If you would like to know more about Marshall, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. DP Page 14

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Southern Section Rolls Out New High School Playoff Groups Governing body implements new competitive equity-based system

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

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he high school sports postseason will have a different look next fall, as the CIF Southern Section, the prep sports governing body in the Southland, released its much-anticipated new fall sports playoff groupings on June 17.

The groupings are the result of a dramatic re-structuring of the way programs are evaluated and placed come playoff time and are now based off a power rankings-style point system that separates programs into several divisions based on past performance, strength of schedule and postseason performance.

The new competitive equity-based system was approved by the CIF-SS in January and will take effect in the fall.

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CAPO GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT The Capo Girls Softball League’s 10U and 12U All-Star teams had successful runs at their district championship tournaments in Garden Grove and Huntington Beach June 16-19 and earned entrance into the California State Championship Tourna-

The Capo Girls Softball 12U All-Star team won its division at the district championships on June 19.

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The Dana Hills High School football team will compete in the newly formed CIF-SS Division 10 playoff grouping.

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Football, boys water polo, girls tennis and girls volleyball are the fall sports that will be affected by the change. New playoff groupings for winter and spring sports will be released later in the year.

Under the old playoff structure, teams in one league played against their league counterparts in the postseason. Now, each individual team has been placed in a division (separate from their regular season league) that it will compete in in the playoffs. For example, the Dana Hills

High School football team has been placed in Division 10 for the upcoming season.

The Dolphins will compete in the Sea View League against the likes of El Toro (Division 2) and Laguna Hills (Division 8).

The three teams will still play each other in the regular season but would not see each other in the postseason.

The CIF-SS used a points-based system to create the new playoff divisions. The system factors in a team’s regular season record, strength of schedule and playoff

performance over a two-year period. The CIF-SS used results from the 2014 and 2015 seasons to create the new divisions for the 2016 fall season. Once the 2016 season is over, the 2014 results will no longer be used in the calculation and the CIF-SS will compile new data and restructure the divisions annually.

Not every sport used the same power rankings formula. One of the three determining factors could be weighed more favorably depending on the sport.

In a slideshow presented to CIF-SS member-schools earlier this year, CIF-SS commissioner Rob Wigod stated that the No. 1 issue, and cause for the new system, was the need for a level playing field across the board for all sports.

All sports, except football, will continue awarding playoff spots to programs under the old model. All four-member leagues will have two guaranteed playoff bids and five- to six-member leagues will get three guaranteed playoff entries. The CIF-SS will still utilize wild card games and/or at-large berths to fill standard 32-team brackets. For football, each playoff grouping will feature a 16-team bracket. Football league champions and runners-up will receive automatic playoff entries in four- to five-member leagues.

The Dolphins football team made one of the more noticeable drops in Orange County when the new playoff groups were released. Dana Hills moved from Division 2 (formerly the West Valley Division) down to Division 10. The Dolphins boys water polo team was promoted from Division 2 up to Division 1. The Dana Hills girls tennis and girls volleyball programs will remain in Division 1. DP

ment in Lancaster. The state tournament will run from July 1-3.

The league’s 12U team won its division championship and allowed only two runs to be scored against them on their way to the first-place trophy. The 10U team placed third overall in its division.

DANA POINT YOUTH BASEBALL PONY ALL-STARS WIN BIG IN LOS AL After two weeks of competition, the Dana Point Youth Baseball league’s 10U PONY All-Star team captured the firstplace trophy at the Los Alamitos Youth Baseball Invitational Tournament on June 19.

The local team played five games over the two-weekend span, compiling a 4-1 overall record. In the Class A championship game, the Dana Point team defeated East Long Beach 7-5.

The team is now 11-5 on the season, having placed second in the Ramona Invitational and third in the Newport Harbor Invitational earlier this year.

The DPYB 10U PONY All-Star team

The Dana Point Youth Baseball 10U PONY All-Stars won a tournament in Los Alamitos on June 19.

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includes: Cal Ignosci, Kaidin Stein, Wyatt Popka, Cole Tarango, Jackson Summers, Noah Kucera, Sebastian Naficy, Michael Yousef, Coltrane Torres, Nate DiPiero,

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Deacon Hill, Landon Whitaker and Jackson Garbino. The team is coached by Dan Ignosci, Jerome Kucera and Damon Summers. www.danapointtimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK

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Rece DeLorenzo, 14, of San Clemente is our Grom of the Week. Photo: Courtesy

BY MATT CORTINA, DANA POINT TIMES

Griffin Colapinto of San Clemente makes a large turn on Friday during the semifinals of the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf Tour Global Championships at Lower Trestles. Colapinto would go on to win the Pro-Am championship.

Kade Matson celebrates his victory in the Groms division of the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Global Surf Championships on Friday at Lower Trestles.

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Two San Clemente surfers take home the gold at Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf Tour Global Championships PHOTOS AND TEXT BY ERIC HEINZ, DANA POINT TIMES

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elentless 5- to 7-foot waves provided sublime opportunities for surfers during the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf Tour Global Championships Tuesday through Friday at Lower Trestles at San Onofre State Beach.

Two San Clemente locals took home the gold, Kade Matson in the Grom division and Griffin Colapinto in the Pro-Am. Colapinto was cool and collected as he seamlessly shredded continuous waves with large cuts and one crowd-amplifying feat with less than 3 minutes left in the final heat, which earned him a score of 19.66—a combination of his best two waves out of a single score of 10.

“I usually am always going for the biggest thing that I can on my free surfs, and once I had two 9s under my belt, I just wanted to free surf that last one,” Colapinto said. “I just did it, and it was sick.”

Colapinto took fourth in last year’s Volcom championships at Lowers.

“The waves were so good, and I knew if I could get on a good one I could do really well, so I just stayed calm and tried to catch the best waves,” he said.

Battling back from behind in the semifinals earlier in the day, Colapinto looked as though he’d be making an exit, sitting in third place behind Wesley Dantas of Brazil and Cam Richards of Garden City Beach, South Carolina. It wasn’t until Colapinto made an accentuated 360-degree turn off the top of a wave and plunged successfully into a foamy bed that he would solidify second place and a spot in the final heat.

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from my training to pull it off,” Colapinto said. “I was just kind of laying down (when landing) and I just pulled myself back up.”

Matson was stuck in an age group finals that had to sit through a rare, nearly 10-minute lull before he was able to put together his best two performances to claim the title.

“I really just wanted to finish it because I knew I needed another good score because everybody just rips so hard out there, so I just tried to finish those last waves,” Matson said. “I knew there was going to be a good wave at some point, so I just waited and they just came.”

It was hard for the three visiting groms in the same heat, two from Hawaii and one from Japan, to unlock the secrets of Trestles in the finals, a break Matson has grown up surfing. Winning on his home surf was a great feeling, he said.

“It feels so good. It’s probably a wave I surf all the time, and I’m just so stoked right now,” Matson said. “This is probably the most fun I’ve ever had at Lowers; it’s probably the best day of my life.”

The four-day week can be long for some, but Matson said he had everything under control the whole way.

“I just surfed it heat by heat, and I’m just happy to win here,” he said.

San Clemente surfer Kei Kobayashi was in the lead and visibly stoked after putting together a series of large turns during the Junior division finals heat, but he would eventually fall to third place after Samuel Pupo of Brazil, the winner, and second-place finisher Jake Marshall of San Diego cranked out their own last-minute aerial feats.

With less than a minute left, Kobayashi was poised to make one last effort on a wave

Brissa Hennessy of Hawaii won the Girls under-20 division of the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf Tour Global Championships on Friday at Lower Trestles.

Brazil’s Wesley Dantas put on some of the best aerial moves of the day during the Pro-Am division Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf Tour Global Championships on Friday at Lower Trestles. Dantas took third place for the championship.

that looked to be in his favor, but he lost his footing as he began to drop in.

Announcers at the event said some of the bigger waves on Thursday were around 10 feet, with 13 feet being the highest recorded at the event.

The Volcom tour field was comprised of surfers who had qualified for the championships in regions around the world, including South America, Australia and Japan. DP

Final Results PRO-AM: 1. Griffin Colapinto, 2. Wesley Dantas, 3. Matt Passaquindici, 4. Jake Kelley JUNIORS: 1. Samuel Pupo, 2.

Jake Marshall, 3. Kei Kobayashi, 4. Jordy Collins GROMS: 1. Kade Matson, 2. Eli Hanneman, 3. Robert Grillo, 4.

Arashi Murata SQUIDS: 1. Kai Martin, 2. Kobi Clements, 3. Hayden Rodgers, 4. Joao Mendoca GIRLS: 1. Brissa Hennessy, 2. Summer Macedo, 3. Kahanu Delovio, 4. Alyssa Spencer

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ece DeLorenzo is a quick learner. At 14, the San Clemente kid first took to the waves only four years ago, and he’s already parlayed that into early surfing success.

But his good start hasn’t only come because of his natural talent—he’s worked hard and already caught the eye of local sponsors, surfers and trainers.

“I work out at Foundation fitness,” Rece said. “I do that twice a week. Then I surf before school, after school and three to four times a day on the weekends.”

Rece said he “didn’t even know how to surf” when he first went to the Hurley Pro four or five years ago, but after seeing local pros do well, he was inspired to get going.

He bought a used surfboard and the rest is history. Now he competes individually and also with the Shorecliffs Middle School team.

He trains with Brandon Phillips at VERT Performance in San Clemente—where he also held a birthday party recently—and has got his eye set on some big surf goals.

This year, he wants to train and make the Surfing America Prime series, and hopes one day he can surf professionally on the Championship Tour.

In the meantime, you can catch him competing in other WSL and NSSA events in the area, doing what he loves most: competing out on the waves. DP

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 61-64 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-10’ Poor-Fair Outlook: Another good run of SSW swell for the back half of the week. Minor NW windswell mixes in. Morning winds are light with light/moderate onshore flow each afternoon. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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