San Clemente Times 9/14/2023

City Welcomes New Coastal Administrator to Lead Local Shoreline Initiatives

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Leslea Meyerhoff of Summit Environmental Group has been tapped by the City of San Clemente to serve as its Coastal Administrator, City Manager Andy Hall announced at the City Council’s meeting on Sept. 5.

Meyerhoff, who founded Summit Environmental and serves as its principal, will fulfill the role designated to coordinate coastal management programs and permitting activities, in addition to a host of other responsibilities.

She highlighted that San Clemente was ahead of other coastal cities in relation to protecting its shoreline with the recent progress on the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project, and spoke to her prior work for the city as a consultant and contractor.

“I’m very happy to be able to continue in that capacity, and to expand it a little bit to help meet some of the goals and objectives of the city with respect to sand and sand retention,” Meyerhoff said. “(I’m) very pleased to be here.”

The position was created as an initiative from a council subcommittee comprising Councilmembers Victor Cabral and Mark Enmeier, who directed staff to include the job in the city’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and create a competitive salary range. The city’s salary schedule lists the range as between $113,921.60 and $138,486.40 yearly, although City Clerk Laura Campagnolo confirmed Meyerhoff is not a city employee.

Meyerhoff, according to Hall, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees related to urban planning and environmental studies. She was also the former director of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association.

Hall also mentioned her previous accomplishments for San Clemente, which included the preparation of numerous key planning documents and grant applications and the reestablishment of the Shoreline Monitoring Program.

“(We) really appreciate the fact that she is willing to change her business model a little bit and be more dedicated to the City of San Clemente going forward,” said Hall. “She’s a very hot commodity, works for a lot of cities and counties and even SANDAG, which is the San Diego Association of Governments.”

Cabral referenced the substantial work that he and Enmeier did in attempting to have someone work on matters related to sand replenishment and retention for the city on a more permanent basis.

“It’s been a long time coming,” he said. “Things don’t move easily in government, as we all know, but we’re depending on you to get this done. … We really do appreciate you being here and taking the lead on this.”

According to the city’s page on governmentjobs.com, Meyerhoff’s responsibilities will include managing the sand replenishment and retention program, communicating with regulatory groups and agencies on local shoreline issues, and conducting and reporting research of coastline conditions, among other duties.

“The position is responsible for oversight of coastal issues and resource management, including sand transport and replenishment, coastal habitat restoration, coastal resiliency planning, coastal revetment management and permitting, and river/creek maintenance and restoration efforts in accordance with federal and state regulations, local laws, and policies,” the description stated.

During the Sept. 5 meeting, Meyerhoff updated the public on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)’ sand replenishment project in San Clemente, which included an update concerning

the California State Lands Commission’s final Aug. 17 approval of a 49-year project lease.

That approval will allow the USACE to award a contract for the project later this month, likely with the firm Manson Construction.

Project mobilization is expected to begin in October, with construction to start in November over a period of 46 days. Dredging will occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with onshore equipment operations occurring 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

“The contractor is working right now on the Columbia River, on the Oregon-Washington border,” said Meyerhoff. “They have another project they need to do in Northern California; once that is complete, they will move to San Clemente.”

Other upcoming activities include pre-construction monitoring for biological resources, beach-width analysis, water-quality sampling, and surf-resource monitoring.

The city will also look to develop a public outreach plan to keep residents and visitors safe during construction, according to Meyerhoff.

Additionally, residents are encouraged to attend a meeting at the Council Chambers on Sept. 27, when the city will present design concepts related to the ongoing Nature-Based Coastal Resiliency Study.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

San Clemente City Council

5 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in person at the Council Chambers at City Hall, as well as virtually. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

Beachside Chat

8-9 a.m. Join San Clemente residents and dignitaries for the weekly Beachside Chat, a spirited, town hall forum on community issues led by a slate of rotating hosts. The chats are held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. All are welcome.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16

Challenging Cancer

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19

Because I Love You (BILY)

6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

VA Disabled Claims Clinic

2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

Planning Commission

5-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

CUSD Board of Trustees

7 p.m. The governing board for the Capistrano Unified School District will meet to decide on local education matters. CUSD Headquarters, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. capousd.org.

The city’s new Coastal Administrator, Leslea Meyerhoff, seeks to advance San Clemente’s goal of protecting its beloved beaches. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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SCHS Looks to Grow New JROTC Program Beyond City Limits

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Although San Clemente High has a program no other school in the southern half of Orange County does, its administrators are more than willing to host students from other schools to be a part of something intended to build character and set up its participants for success.

The school’s U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program kicked off at the start of the 2023-2024 school year, after administrators rushed to prepare everything before the first day of school.

Nataleigh Oblenes, one of 27 Capistrano Unified School District students involved in the program, heard of the JROTC through word of mouth and wanted to get a head start on her aspirations of being an Army medic.

“I wanted to join mainly because I wanted to learn about leadership, and overall because I’m planning on joining the military, so it’s like preparation for me,” she said.

Principal Chris Carter said the lack of JROTC programs in the area was a wellknown fact, mentioning his school’s own unsuccessful attempt to establish a Navy program roughly nine years ago.

CUSD Trustee Amy Hanacek was the one who broached the possibility of having JROTC at the school, according to Carter.

“A lot of it comes down to funding,” he said. “The Marines no longer fund them; the Navy was not looking to expand, as far as we knew, but the Army was eager.”

With the help of teacher and retired Navy pilot Patrick O’Rourke, the school took a year to complete the application process among the 16 other schools, receiving approval in February.

While SCHS didn’t fit the Army’s desired profile with regard to a population of underprivileged students, O’Rourke said the Army liked the school’s proximity to Camp Pendleton and number of students from the base, as well as the wealth of space for storage, classes, drills and other activities at the Upper Campus.

The Army provided $150,000 in equipment, including uniforms, shoes and fake rifles for drills, and will split the cost of paying for each instructor with CUSD.

Carter said they had to work to get the district on board, in addition to submitting an application. In addition to his time speaking with other CUSD administrators, he and O’Rourke en-

gaged with district personnel to secure their support, emphasizing their plans for after-school activities to encourage participation from all over the area.

“You can be a Dolphin and still be in JROTC; you can still be a Stallion and be in JROTC,” Carter of the neighboring Dana Hills High and San Juan Hills High, respectively. “We were trying to say, if you want to come up from Oceanside or if you want to come down from Irvine, we want to be able to have space for you.”

Cary Johnson, assistant superintendent of CUSD’s Curriculum & Instruction support staff, was the staffer who further discussed the subject with other district executives, according to Carter, as the district would have financial obligations if the program was approved.

Carter and O’Rourke pitched the investment to the district, the principal said, and O’Rourke stepped up as a liaison to organize how the school would recruit for and pay instructors.

“He did much of the legwork for me, so I’m very fortunate to have him do all the communications with the powers that be outside the district,” Carter said of O’Rourke, adding that he took care of communicating with students and others inside the CUSD footprint.

JROTC teaches leadership skills and dedication to its “cadets,” in addition to providing experience for those who desire to join the military.

O’Rourke said that although it gives aspiring servicemembers a “head start” before leaving high school, cadets learn lessons intended to benefit them throughout their lives.

The new program fits well within SCHS’ existing programs that provide pathways for students to find success after graduation, according to Carter. He added that JROTC is not a recruiting arm for the Army, which helps the school avoid scrutiny while in a Marine town.

“It actually would love to give kids the skill set to be able to enter the armed forces someday, but we will promote and share the benefits of all the armed forces,” Carter said.

Cadets attend class three times a week: on Mondays during the shortened bell schedule, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of the block schedule. JROTC only has enough students to occupy the fourth and sixth periods.

As the program progresses toward the goal of at least 100 students, O’Rourke said, the school will look to add more classes and another instructor.

JROTC programs must have at least two instructors, according to Carter, a commissioned officer and a non-commissioned officer. Because the Army’s approval came with five months left before the beginning of the current school year, and no leeway in starting the program beyond August, SCHS was allowed to

operate with one teacher, Sgt. Allen Tran.

“Chris did an amazing job getting the district to jump through all those hoops to make it happen in such a short time frame,” O’Rourke said. “They’ve been really flexible. … Getting the district on board was harder than getting accepted. That was really tough.”

Tran said that although the first few weeks of school have been difficult in terms of getting everything situated, the classes have gone well. He called his cadets “respectful” and “hungry” to learn. Having participated in an Air Force JROTC program himself in San Bernardino, Tran recognizes the positive change the program’s lessons and further service in the military does for young minds.

“As a recruiter, I talked to kids all the time, and I (saw) them change, from high school students to soldiers to (having) families and buying houses,” he said. “The change is good.”

Several students are interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy, including JROTC Battalion Commander Aaron Letwin. Letwin, a San Clemente High senior, aspires to become a commissioned officer and join the Army’s airborne infantry.

JROTC is essentially a student-run program, Letwin said, in which the cadets’ determination to accomplish objectives is crucial to everyone’s success. His goal is to help each person get what they want out of participating in the program.

He’s had a leadership role before, as a senior patrol leader for his Boy Scouts troop, but Letwin said it wasn’t the same as his current opportunity.

“There is something special about JROTC that you can’t get anywhere else,

as a high schooler or really anywhere in any stage of your life,” he said.

Cadets are split into companies based on which JROTC period they attend, so fourth period is the Alpha Company and sixth period is Bravo Company. Each period also has its own commander.

After school, students can participate in extracurricular teams, which can include physical training exercises and distance running for Raider competitions, and armed and unarmed drill teams.

Abigail DeJong, a SC High sophomore who wants to join the Army, said the program has been a breath of fresh air from regular school.

“It’s been exciting,” she said. “It’s also very refreshing because the people here really care, like (Letwin) is gentle, and he cares what you think.”

SC High junior Mackenzie Navaretté, who looks to enter the Navy, said it will be helpful to learn about related subjects and understand how to do the drills before she’s thrown into them in college.

Other students, including juniors Micah Briscoe and Nataleigh Oblenes, are excited to learn more about themselves and others, and prepare for life during and after military service.

Tran said a lot more work needs to be done to keep the program on a good trajectory, as they hope to utilize grass space for an archery range and an obstacle course for training. He added that the Army will provide drones and robotics in the future.

Further, JROTC will need to set up a transportation system to bring students from other schools to campus, and a landing page for all those interested in joining, according to Tran.

San Clemente High’s U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program is still in its infancy, with administrators hoping for significant growth in the future. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Exchange Club, Marine Safety Recognize Dedicated Service with Lifeguard of the Year Award

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Having grown up with countless opportunities to spend time in or on the water, Maverick Moore “fell in love” with the ocean. While attending San Clemente High School, he focused that passion by joining his other friends in swimming and water polo.

“It was just the thing to do, and then (I) got into it and loved it,” said Moore. “One of the best choices I ever made.”

Knowing that college wasn’t the right fit for him, he combined his passion for swimming with a desire to help others. That took him down a path of becoming a first responder and earning a certificate to become an Emergency Medical Technician.

Moore joined the city’s Marine Safety Division in 2019 as an ocean lifeguard, and he has been promoted several times over the years. Now at 20 years old, Moore has earned the title of lifeguard supervisor.

Council to Review Proposed Permit Streamlining Ordinance

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Councilmember Victor Cabral and his colleagues on the dais should have ample time to iron out a proposed ordinance to streamline San Clemente’s permitting process, as the item is expected to occupy a significant portion of the council’s meeting Thursday, Sept. 14.

In what could be the culmination of five Planning Commission meeting discussions and other city staff legwork, a council decision over whether to introduce an ordinance codifying new zoning amendments intended to expedite the review process of obtaining construction permits is scheduled Thursday.

City staff is also putting on the table options to modify the city’s appeals process and update a fee schedule for permits.

The item previously appeared in front of the council at the Sept. 5 meeting,

And outside of work, he’s served as a mentor, as competition manager for the San Clemente Surf Lifesaving Association, and has also found success as a doryman.

A new title that Moore can add to that list is the San Clemente Exchange Club’s Lifeguard of the Year—a recognition bestowed upon those who display commitment to protecting the lives of visitors to San Clemente beaches.

“It doesn’t matter what role he takes— rescues, treating patients, enforcing ordinances, interacting with the public or teaching younger guards—he’s always been the leader,” Marine Safety Capt. Rod Mellott said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, during an award ceremony for Moore.

“On any day, no matter what he’s faced with, without hesitation, Maverick is ready for action,” Mellott continued, calling Moore a “valued team member” and a great lifeguard who knows how to be in control and take care of whatever situations arise.

To earn the distinction of Lifeguard of the Year, one must earn enough votes by their peers within the Marine Safety Division.

According to Mellott, Moore rescued 11 swimmers during the past 13-week summer period, adding to a career total of 198 swimmers in distress saved.

Mellott reported that his team of 53 rescued 1,100 distressed swimmers and performed thousands of other preventative actions related to the 1.4 million visitors to local beaches this summer.

Moore on Tuesday said he’s chiefly aware that his position isn’t to be taken lightly, and he and other lifeguards are tasked with helping others when they find themselves in a position where they can’t help themselves.

“I take physical training super seriously,” Moore said. “Any aspect that I can build experience (with) to apply to lifeguarding, I do that, just because I know (that) if I had kids down there on the beach, I’d want a qualified person watching them.”

Without the presence of lifeguards, Moore added, there would be many more tragedies on the beach.

During Tuesday’s ceremony, Moore also received a custom surfboard from recent Boardbuilders Hall of Fame inductee Terry Senate, a mayoral challenge coin from Mayor Chris Duncan, as well as the

Dick Hazard Award and a portrait from Kelan O’Brien

Duncan also took a moment to tease Moore for his outfit—a suit and sandals.

“I want to give you credit, Maverick, for wearing the patented San Clemente tuxedo here,” Duncan said, adding: “I would replace the tie with an aloha shirt next time.”

While giving his acceptance speech, Moore thanked the panel of sponsors and contributors who made the ceremony at the San Clemente Community Center possible. That included Conrad Realtors, Kelan O’Brien, Terry Senate, and the San Clemente Exchange Club.

“I really appreciate everything you guys did today, and I’ll keep working hard,” said Moore. “You really just got to pick something and go for it, and then it’s golden.”

during which Cabral expressed he hadn’t had the time to properly assess the proposed amendments.

“There is absolutely no way, unless we (stay) until 2 in the morning, that we’re going to get through all my questions,” he said, prompting the council to continue the public hearing for the item to Thursday.

In August 2022, the council initiated the amendments that included the reduction of processing times for noncontroversial projects, simplifying permit procedures, and clarifying zoning regulations, according to the staff report.

The Planning Commission then pored over the amendments’ details, seeking to ensure it was comfortable with the changes and to minimize the public’s concern regarding potential changes to historic structures and their quality of life in relation to future construction.

The Planning Commission’s last hearing on the matter was on June 7, during which it recommended the amendments to the council. It also recommended the council reduce the appeals fee for discretionary review of zoning permits from $1,447.67 for applicants and $628.08 for a member of the public to a flat rate of $100 and designate the commission as

the appeal body for Zoning Administrator decisions.

If the commission was able to call up Zoning Administrator decisions, the appeal process could be extended by up to 60 days, according to Associate Planner Christopher Wright, who said staff felt such actions contradicted the council’s original intent with the amendments.

Wright explained at the Sept. 5 meeting that the amendments fell into three categories: “clarify,” “consolidate” and “streamline.”

Under the “clarify” category, staff would update the language and information related to specific projects within the zoning code to help the public better understand the levels of review necessary for certain applications.

According to current guidelines, the city provides applicants with 10 different permit applications, such as minor cultural heritage, cultural heritage, site plan and minor site plan, to name a few.

Staff plans to reduce overlap by consolidating the types of applications from 10 to four.

“Say, instead of three applications to get a project approved, you’d need one, but you’re still having to meet the same criteria to get the project approved,”

Wright said. “What that does is reduce the amount of writing staff has to (do), and that (frees up time) for other projects.”

Additionally, staff sought only to “streamline” items that have historically been noncontroversial and to propose actions that would maintain and enhance residents’ quality of life.

If a typically commonplace project features one major feature of concern, a city planner would be able to refer it to the Planning Commission for review under the new ordinance, according to Wright. He added that staff also wanted to make the process for approving administrative permits more objective.

Councilmember Rick Loeffler spoke in support of Cabral before the council decided to continue the public hearing.

“This is really important,” he said. “I’d like Victor to feel comfortable with the questions he wants to ask. Maybe once he reads (the report), his questions will go down from 200 to maybe 100.”

The San Clemente City Council will hold Thursday’s meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio, beginning with the closed session portion at 5 p.m., followed by the public portion at 6 p.m. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube page.

(From left) Donning a suit, Maverick Moore, recipient of the 2023 Lifeguard of the Year award, stands with members of his family, including stepmother Lisa, father Tyler, grandmother Arlene, sister Megan and mother Kimberly.

Photo: C. Jayden Smith

City of San Clemente Service Applications Being Accepted

Coastal Advisory Committee Through September 25, 2023

The City of San Clemente is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Coastal Advisory Committee. The term will expire in June of 2024, and City residency is required. If you would like to learn more about this service opportunity, please access the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org. Applications can be obtained from the City’s website, by calling 949.361.8200, or by sending an email to CityClerk@san-clemente.org Please submit your application in time for it to be received (via mail, email or personal delivery) in the City Clerk’s Office, by 5:30 p.m. on September 25, 2023. The address is as follows:

City Clerk City of San Clemente

910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

Email: CityClerk@san-clemente.org

Applicants will be notified after the close of the application period relative to the date, time and location of their interview. For further information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 949.361.8200.

Laura Campagnolo

City Clerk

City of San Clemente

City of San Clemente Service Applications Being Accepted Arts and Culture Committee Application Period Extended Through September 22, 2023

The City of San Clemente is accepting applications to fill five vacancies on its newly created Arts and Culture Committee. The City Council will fill 3 positions for two-year terms and 2 positions for one-year terms. City residency is required for the Arts and Culture Committee. If you would like to learn more about this service opportunity, please access the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org. Applications can be obtained from the City’s website, by calling 949.361.8200, or by sending an email to CityClerk@san-clemente.org Please submit your application in time for it to be received (via mail, email or personal delivery) in the City Clerk’s Office, by 5:30 p.m. on September 22, 2023. The address is as follows:

City Clerk City of San Clemente

910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

Email: CityClerk@san-clemente.org

Applicants will be notified after the close of the application period relative to the date, time and location of their interview. For further information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 949.361.8200.

Laura Campagnolo

City Clerk

City of San Clemente

Tom Blake

Dogs and Senior Dating

My most recent column was headlined “Home Alone with Only Dogs for Company.” The word “dogs” inspired many readers to comment about the importance of dogs in the senior dating arena.

Carol emailed, “What prompted me to write today was the title of your article. I live with three dogs. They are my roommates, therapists when needed, protectors and best friends. They bring and share with me unconditional love, something senior daters seek. Men have failed over and over to provide me with that type of love.

“Dogs don’t care what you look like in the morning. My Labrador loves my morning breath, greeting me each morning with the joy and love that only dogs can give.

“If people are fortunate to love dogs, the unconditional love that dogs provide, mixed with the peoples’ acceptance of that love, makes a strong bond that requires nothing else. When I meet a

Churro

Sudoku

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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potential mate, to proceed to a second date, he must like dogs!

“Let your dog meet your new friend, and the dog will tell you if this is someone worth your e orts, or not.”

I replied, “Oh, wow. If that’s the case, the dog approves a second date. I guess I should take the dog out for co ee instead of the woman.”

A di erent Carol also emailed, “I ‘live alone’ with a dog, a Toy Poodle that I’ve had for 13 years. And I had another one before her. My husband has been gone for several years. I don’t know what I would do without my Daisy. I talk to her just like I would talk to a kid and am sure she understands everything I say to her.”

Since I began online dating six months ago, I am amazed at the number of women’s profiles that feature dogs. A woman might post six photos to her profile. Often, the dog is solo in two or three

of those pictures. Or the woman is holding the dog in her arms.

To be fair, there are many senior single men who also have dogs or horses. I’ve wondered if a guy walking his dog meets a woman with a dog, do the dogs have to like each other for the couple to have a match or committed relationship? I’ll ask my buddy Jim, 74, from Ladera Ranch. He’s a widower and has a dog (named Hilton) and horses.

I’ve met dogs named Chanel, Buster, Milo, Bandit, Mukluk, Jack, and Bootsy, to name a few, and I’ve liked them all. But that doesn’t mean the dogs’ owners are going to like me. It’s surprising how many dogs show up with a woman on a first date.

Going forward, instead of arriving at a woman’s front door with a dozen red roses, I’ll bring a bag of doggie treats to get the dog’s approval.

Also, if you are allergic to dogs, you

are kind of screwed in the senior dating arena.

One woman brought her dog to my home. Within minutes of checking out the house, the dog jumped into my leather, swivel o ce chair. And went to sleep. Too bad he couldn’t help me write an article.

I end today’s column with this senior dating tip for men. If you meet a potential partner who owns a dog, and you want to see the woman again, whether you like her dog or not, tell her you love the dog, along with o ering the dog those doggie treats mentioned earlier. It will improve your chances of getting a second date.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC

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This petite little pup is Churro, a 1-yearold cutie who can’t wait to meet you. Don’t be fooled by her small stature, as Churro has enough energy and personality to rival the big dogs. Churro does well in doggie play groups and wouldn’t mind a home with some canine companions. Could this sweet girl be the one for you?

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

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Pictured is the original San Clemente train station, circa 1930. It’s hard to imagine the pier area being this tranquil, given the crowds that frequent it these days. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org..

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Bright Spots in a Frenzy of Legislative Activity

It’s a busy month in Sacramento, with more than 730 bills to process in the State Legislature before the September end of the first year of Session.

Still to come are bills addressing the insurance crisis, critical public safety measures, and funding for supportive housing.

I remain committed to supporting common-sense measures in Sacramento and have co-authored key pieces of legislation ranging from supporting our veterans to reducing the cost of living.

ASSEMBLYMEMBER LAURIE DAVIES

funding goes directly to those who need it most.

I would like to thank the many experts and constituents from UCI, Scripps, San Clemente neighborhoods, Dana Point, Surfrider, State Parks and Recreation, and local leaders for joining my coastal erosion roundtables and helping to develop this legislation. We will hold additional meetings of these groups later this year.

issue.

Our beaches are a significant part of the state economy; those tourism dollars are critical to the entire state. We cannot let our beaches erode away, and we must protect this precious resource for generations to come.

As students return to school, please remember I have student internships available; contact my office if they are interested in interning for the California State Assembly. I welcome the opportunity to expose young, bright minds to the world of public service.

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I’m proud to share that one of my authored bills has already been signed into law by the governor. Assembly Bill 303 will get illegal guns off the streets. We must do all we can to tackle gun violence and keep guns out of the hands of those who should not—by law—own firearms.

My two bills focused on addressing coastal erosion in the state are also close to the governor’s desk.

Assembly Bill 966 is a common-sense measure that would require the state to prepare and submit a report to the legislature on shoreline erosion control and public beach restoration programs.

It would detail all existing programs, evaluating the need for continued projects and program applications and, most importantly, identifying the beaches that contain critically eroded shoreline. This triaging of California beaches will help to ensure needed

Letter to The Editor

FOLLOW

RECOGNIZING THE PROBLEMS OF PBMS ON NATION’S PATIENTS

KAMRAN SHOAEI, San Clemente

With Blue Shield of California announcing it would be dropping CVS Caremark as its sole Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), it seems as though everyone is finally starting to recognize the prob -

Also moving closer to the governor’s desk is Assembly Bill 882. This bill would authorize the State Coastal Conservancy to begin early payments of grant funding to use for coastal erosion or wildfire resilience projects.

Once a project is identified and found satisfactory, this measure would ensure 25% of grant funds are given out immediately, while the additional paperwork is going through the process, to ensure rapid forward movement to address the problem.

The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group of legislators who share a common goal of finding practical and effective solutions to address the challenges in our state.

During the interim recess, there are plans underway to hold a hearing on the issue of coastal erosion here in South Orange County. I will share more information as soon as it is confirmed, but I remain committed to reminding leaders that this is not just a coastal

I also want to share any scholarships or grants that could help offset the cost of higher education for constituents.

The 2023-2024 Coke Scholars application is now open for high school seniors through Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. EDT.

Those interested can apply online at CokeURL.com/Apply2023. It awards 150 scholarships of $20,000 each year. Watch my columns and newsletters for future technical career and scholarship opportunities.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I am honored to represent you in the State Assembly.

Laurie Davies is a small business owner and former mayor who was elected to the State Assembly in 2020 and reelected in 2022. She represents the 74th Assembly District, which includes Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano in South Orange County—down through Camp Pendleton, and Oceanside, Vista and part of Fallbrook in North San Diego County. SC

lems these PBMs are creating for patients nationwide.

I personally find it incredible—and not in a good way—that only three PBMs have control of about 80% of the prescription drug market. It’s frankly astonishing that they’ve been able to get away with some of the practices they have been using to inflate their profits, as well as patients’ out-of-pocket costs for this long.

As news articles point out, PBMs will withhold the discounts on prescription drugs they negotiate instead of sharing them to help patients reduce their outof-pocket expenses. These insurer-owned

groups will also steer patients to costlier drugs to boost their bottom lines.

While Blue Shield of California’s move away from CVS Caremark as its only PBM will likely be a good thing for beneficiaries, this should be a wake-up call for our local legislators in California and our national elected leaders in Washington that it’s time for national PBM reform.

Fortunately, there is legislation in both places that can help; here in California, it’s SB 873, and in Congress, it’s the DRUG Act.

I hope our lawmakers make the right choices and pass these bills as soon as possible.

GUEST OPINION | Laurie’s Latest by Assemblymember Laurie Davies

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

THURSDAY | SEPT. 14

LIVE MUSIC AT H.H. COTTON’S

6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular downtown restaurant. CeltHickMusic will perform. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY

6:30-8 p.m. The Pacific Symphony will perform outside of San Clemente’s senior center, in the parking lot off Avenida Rosa. Guests should bring food and drink to enjoy during the concert, and they should also arrive early to get a good seat. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Kim Johnson will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.361.8255. ivalees.com.

FRIDAY | SEPT. 15

COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE

10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. This week, Felisha Dunne will perform. The event is free with general admission. RSVP is optional but appreciated. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE:

‘SOMETHING ROTTEN’

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of Something Rotten at San Juan Capistrano’s

SATURDAY | SEPT. 16: EVOLVE 2023: CELEBRATING GOOD VIBES IN SURF & OUTDOORS

6 p.m. EVOLVE 2023 features the world premiere of GEN UP: Sierra starring Sierra and Josh Kerr and conversations with thought-leaders to celebrate good vibes in surf and outdoor culture. Tickets are $25 and include free food, White Claw, Kona Big Wave, KOE Kombucha, Ph Water, YEW Surf Wax, swag bags, access to live programming, films, and a musical performance by The Aquadolls and The Alive. There will also be a raffle for an eco-surfboard glassed by Ry Harris on-site, soft-tops from Catch Surf, paddleboards from ISLE, and premium beach towels from Nomadix to benefit Save the Waves. Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente. evolve2023.splashthat.com/.

local theater, in which brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom set out to write the world’s very first musical. Showings will continue through Oct. 1. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | SEPT. 16

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE

9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

5TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join Soroptimist International Capistrano Bay for its fifth annual Craft Fair at the Dana Point Community Center. The event supports the Soroptimist mission of supporting young women and girls in the local community. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

sicapistranobay.org/2023-craft-fair.

TIDE POOL HIKE

3:30-5:30 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a tide pool hike along the rocky Marine Conservation Area led by one of its expert naturalists. The hike is rated moderately difficult at a 1- to 1½-mile round trip. Attendees should be prepared for rocky, uneven and slick terrain for the entire hike. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

THE ECOLOGY CENTER GREEN FEAST 2023

5-10 p.m. Join The Ecology Center for a seasonal menu crafted by Chef Tim Byres and various supporting world-class chefs and regenerative libations from local partners. Green Feast features keynote speakers, a fundraising auction and live entertainment. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. info@theecologycenter.org.

GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games. Teams can include up to six people. Win-

ning teams earn bar cash and other prizes. Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. eventvesta.com.

SUNDAY | SEPT. 17

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.

MONDAY | SEPT. 18

COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S

5:30 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners will have the floor from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Introduction to Line Dancing, followed by the Advanced Beginner class from 7-8 p.m. The hourlong lessons are $10 each. Free line dancing will be offered from 8-9:30 p.m. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

OPEN JAM

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

TUESDAY | SEPT. 19

SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS FAIR

3 p.m. The San Clemente Villas by the Sea is hosting a county fair-style event, featuring carnival games, county fair treats, face paintings and a petting zoo. Attendees can also enjoy live bluegrass music. Families are welcome. San Clemente Villas by the Sea, 660 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 949.489.3400. sanclementevillas.com.

WEDNESDAY | SEPT. 20

NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET-WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS

10 a.m-Noon. Teeter Marie Olivares Romero, Ellen Sue Olivares, Susie Fimbres and Wanda Jo Gennaro demonstrate the art of basket weaving on the third Wednesday of the month at the Mission. Basket-weaving demonstrations take place in the front courtyard. The demonstration is free with the price of admission, membership or tour. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

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LIVE MUSIC SOCIAL AT EVERLEIGH

3 p.m. Learn more about senior living center Everleigh San Clemente while enjoying drinks, appetizers, and live music. RSVPs are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit the Events Calendar page at liveeverleigh.com to RSVP. Everleigh San Clemente, 515 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente. 949.444.5500.

SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES

4-8 p.m. The city’s San Juan Summer Nites free concert series concludes at Historic Town Center Park. Join the city for live music, a business expo, vendors and free activities for kids. Wrapping up the summertime series are the Tijuana Dogs, who will entertain audiences starting at 6 p.m. The business expo starts at 4 p.m. Historic Town Center Park, 31525 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuancapistrano.org.

TASTE OF LANTERN VILLAGE

5:30 p.m. Join the Dana Point Lantern Village Association for an opportunity to interact with neighbors and city officials while enjoying food and beverages. Attendees will have the chance to sample cuisine from around town. Lantern Village Community Park, 24611 La Cresta Drive, Dana Point. danapointlanternvillage.org.

‘Bottoms’

BY MEGAN BIANCO

Following a similar trend with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Josh Greenbaum’s Strays, Emma Seligman’s Bottoms is the newest slapstick comedy that doesn’t bother to ground itself in any reality and embraces its farcical atmosphere.

The new high school comedy has been called Paul Weitz’s American Pie (1999) and Greg Mottola’s Superbad (2007) “for lesbians,” but a lot of the movie’s DNA also reminded me of Joel Gallen’s Not Another Teen Movie (2001) and Maggie Carey’s The To Do List (2013).

It’s making fun of its own genre more than actually establishing a proper, realistic universe for the characters in which to live.

Set at your typical, suburban high school, Bottoms depicts PJ (Rachel Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri) as two unpopular, awkward students who want to have girlfriends and lose their virginities before the year is over.

Josie has a thing for a cheerleader, Isabel (Havana Rose Liu), who is dating the star quarterback of the football team, Jeff (Nicholas Galitzine). Meanwhile, PJ has a crush on Isabel’s best friend and fellow cheerleader, Brittany (Kaia Gerber).

In an attempt to boost their chances with the girls, PJ and Josie organize a campus “fight club” in the guise of a self-defense/boost for other misunderstood girls at school.

Bottoms is Seligman’s follow-up to her critical hit Shiva Baby (2020), and is co-written by Sennott, who also starred in the previous movie.

Sennott and Edebiri are both having huge moments in indie and mid-budget Hollywood, and they continue their streak, with Bottoms effortlessly leading the way.

Seligman, like Gerwig, is a millennial who is clearly in tune with the cultural tropes of her generation, and familiar with the teen movies from her childhood that she is playfully mocking.

This includes making fun of school cliques, love triangles and actors in their mid-20s cast as teenagers while barely looking like teenagers. Everyone involved with the film is in on the joke and works well comedically.

But if you generally don’t care for the ironic/absurd anti-humor schtick that is all over Bottoms, you might find many portions of the movie borderline tedious.

“It’s an obvious bad joke, and that’s why it’s funny!” line of thinking doesn’t work for me, personally.

There are small circles on social media that this movie totally caters to and seems to be working for presently. But on a wider scale, it might come off as a bit too niche. SC

Photo: Courtesy of Patti Perret/Orion Pictures

Susan Virginia Spracklin

Family was the most important thing to Susan, and she was affectionately known as Darling by her grandchildren and family and friend’s kids. She was always planning family gatherings, celebrations, and parties. Susan celebrated her Danish heritage through stories of her own grandma Darling and cooking aebleskivers.

If you knew Susan, please join us for a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church. As we try to live by Susan’s motto, “Choose to dance!”

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Notice Inviting Bids

ARCSERV CLOUD DIRECT STORAGE RENEWAL

1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project:

ARCSERV CLOUD DIRECT STORAGE RENEWAL

2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be received prior to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.sanclemente.org/vendorbids. All bids must be valid for a minimum of 60 days from the date of the advertised bid opening.

3. Bid Specifications and Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be accessed, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Bid Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

4. Bid Submittal.

4.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a completed proposal form furnished by the City on the PlanetBids website. Bidders must complete line items information on the PlanetBids Line Items Tab.

5. Pre-Bid Meeting. A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this bid solicitation.

6. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

7. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS

DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE.

Dated September 7, 2023.

City of San Clemente - Information Technology Division

910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

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WRP SPLITTER BOX REHABILITATION

Project No. 14206

1. Notice. PPublic notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project:

WRP Splitter Box Rehabilitation, Project No. 14206

2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 4:00 P.M. on October 18, 2023, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. The Project encompasses the entire process of diverting flow, demolishing existing structures, adjusting piping layouts, performing necessary concrete work, and installing new slide gates within the primary clarifier influent channel. Additionally, it involves replacing access hatches as specified in the bid documents.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 120 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification: Class “A”. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as nonresponsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

5.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab.

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the original bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 within 24 hours of the bid opening date and time (excluding weekends and holidays). The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows:

OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN WRP Splitter Box Rehabilitation Project No. 14206

Bid Opening Date: 4 P.M. on October 18, 2023

The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8.

Prevailing

Wage Requirements.

8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Pre-Bid Meeting. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at 9 A.M. on Monday, September 25, 2023, in the Building N, at 390 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more

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detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Belgin Cuhadaroglu at cuhadaaroglub@sanclemente.org no later than October 10, 2023, at 4:00 P.M .

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID.

Dated September 14, 2023.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

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FY 2024 AS-NEEDED PAVEMENT REPAIRS Project No. 24306

1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project:

FY 2024 AS-NEEDED PAVEMENT REPAIRS, Project No. 24306

2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 , on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente. org/vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. Project includes pavement work, concrete repair including curb and gutter, curb ramp, sidewalk, driveway approach, utility work, striping, and other tasks as described in the specifications. This contract is for as-needed paving repair services, which shall not exceed $550,000 per fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) for an initial one year contract term, with an option to renew for up to three (3) additional one-year terms exercisable at the discretion of the Public Works Director. The City retains the right to exercise the optional renewal(s) at its sole and absolute discretion. Option year pricing may be negotiated by the contractor upon written request at least ninety (90) days before the end of the then current term. Any unit price rate increase shall not exceed the percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index “All Urban Consumers for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California, (CPI-U)” not seasonally adjusted, for the most recent twelve months for which statistics are available. Renewal term(s) shall only be effective upon the City exercis-

ing its option in writing. Any price adjustments shall not be effective until execution of an amendment to the Contract by both parties

4. Contract Time: Contractor is required to commence work within ten (10) working days of receiving a work request for specific pavement repairs from the City. The work must be completed within the number of working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed for each project.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1. State License Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” . Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as nonresponsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

5.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab.

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid

bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected.

For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and the outside of the envelope must read as follows:

OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN

Project Name: FY 2024 AS-NEEDED PAVEMENT REPAIRS

Project Bid #: 24306

Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, September 28, 2023

The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and onehalf.

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance

of the work.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Pre-Bid Meeting. A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this bid solicitation. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE.

Dated August 31, 2023.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA ON THE PROPOSED SUBMISSION OF THE 2022-2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT AND COMMENCEMENT OF THE FIFTEEN (15) DAY COMMENT PERIOD

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9/14/23 – 10/2/2023

Community Development Block Grant – the Consolidated Annual Performance Report for 2022-2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Clemente City Council will hold a public meeting and a public comment period regarding the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

The City of San Clemente is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, awarded to the City by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In order to receive CDBG funds, the City is required to prepare a multi-year strategic plan known as the Consolidated Plan. At the beginning of each year, the City also prepares a one-year expenditure plan outlining the planned use of CDBG funds. At the conclusion of the fiscal year, the City must prepare a year-end performance report known as the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

During Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the City of San Clemente also received and allocated Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds from HUD. CDBG-CV funds were awarded to the City pursuant to the CARES Act of 2020, to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the local impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2022-2023 CAPER covers the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and provides a summary of activities undertaken with CDBG and CDBG-CV funds during the reporting period.

Notice is hereby given that an initial environmental assessment for the above item was processed and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff determined that the above item is not a project pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378 (b) (2) and (4).

15-Day Public Comment Period

In compliance with program regulations, the draft CAPER must be available for a 15-day public review and comment period. Accordingly, the 15-day public comment period will begin September 14, 2023, and will end at noon, October 2, 2023. The draft report will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio, and the City’s website at https://www.san-clemente.org/departments-services/housing-and-social-services.

Written comments should be directed to Janet Batchelor, Management Analyst, at batchelorj@ san-clemente.org or (949) 361-6105 on or before noon on October 2, 2023.

2022-23 CAPER Public Hearing

A public hearing is scheduled before the City Council of the City of San Clemente on October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., regarding the 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or

prior to, the public meeting.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in addition to the comment period, interested parties will be afforded an opportunity to provide comments on the 2022-2023 CAPER at the City of San Clemente City Council meeting on October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2 nd Floor, San Clemente, CA. All interested persons are invited to attend said meeting, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the 2022-2023 CAPER.

Laura Campagnolo City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

Loan No.: CATD04131969 - Richardson TS no. 2023-10740 APN: 058-083-25 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/13/2021, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 9/20/2023, at 1:30 PM of said day, At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Morgan M. Richardson and Heather J. Richardson Co-Trustees of The Richardson Living Trust Established May 8, 2015 recorded on 4/16/2021 in Book n/a of Official Records of ORANGE County, at page n/a, Recorder’s Instrument No. 2021000258641, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 5/18/2023 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 2023000116294, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Lot 25, Block 7, Tract 779, The Spanish Village, per Map, Book 23, Pages 19 to 25 inclusive of Miscellaneous Maps. The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 116 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672. The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common

designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $920,002.28. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee’s sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-10740. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-10740 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit or declaration described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may

qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Dated: August 23, 2023 Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Christopher Loria, Trustee’s Sale Officer 231 E. Alessandro Blvd., Ste. 6A-693, Riverside, CA 92508 Tel.: (951) 215-0069 Fax: (805) 323-9054 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com NPP0439795 To: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 08/31/2023, 09/07/2023, 09/14/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 1758

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular Meeting of September 5, 2023, adopted the following ordinance:

Ordinance No. 1758 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.29.015 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE REGARDING THE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S MISSION STATEMENT.

A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. Persons interested in receiving a copy of the Ordinance are invited to contact the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at jimenezm@ san-clemente.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the above-referenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of August 15, 2023, and was adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of September 5, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: CABRAL, ENMEIER, KNOBLOCK, LOEFFLER, MAYOR DUNCAN

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO

City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 1755

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular Meeting of September 5, 2023, adopted the following ordinance:

Ordinance No. 1755 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.04.010(B)(1) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ‘COMMERCIAL VEHICLE” AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. Persons interested in receiving a copy of the Ordinance are invited to contact the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at jimenezm@ san-clemente.org.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the above-referenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of August 15, 2023, and was adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of September 5, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: CABRAL, ENMEIER, KNOBLOCK, LOEFFLER

NOES: MAYOR DUNCAN

ABSENT: NONE

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO

City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236669901

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAN CLEMENTE DERMATOLOGY & SKIN CANCER

161 AVENIDA VAQUERO

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

Full Name of Registrant(s):

LA LASER CENTER PC, A PROFESSTIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION

10884 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 300 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 06/05/2018

LA LASER CENTER PC, A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION/s/ALBA MARTINEZ, MANAGING MEMBER/MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/11/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, Aug 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236669010

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOME HELPERS OF LAGUNA HILLS

21875 WINNEBAGO LN LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

1B. HOME HELPERS OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY

1C. HOME HELPERS OF ORANGE COAST

Full Name of Registrant(s): ORANGE COAST HOMECARE

21875 WINNEBAGO LN LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Co.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a

ORANGE COAST HOMECARE/s/DWIGHT BROWN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/01/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236669530

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RANCHO MISSION VIEJO TIMES

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624

Full Name of Registrant(s): STRICKBINE PUBLISHING, INC.

1900 WEST BROADWAY ROAD TEMPE, AZ 85282

This business is conducted by an AZ Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 08/01/2023

Strickbine Publishing, Inc./s/ Nadine Johnson, Chief Operating Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/08/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236669532

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

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624

ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMES(S):

1B. THE SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 1C. DANA POINT TIMES 1D. THE DANA POINT TIMES

1E. CAPISTRANO DISPATCH 1F. THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH 1G. LAGUNA BEACH TIMES

1H. THE LAGUNA BEACH TIMES 1I. ORANGE MAGAZINE 1J.THE ORANGE MAGAZINE 1K. NEWPORT BEACH TIMES 1L. THE NEWPORT BEACH TIMES 1M. HUNTINGTON BEACH TIMES 1N. THE HUNTINGTON BEACH TIMES

1O. NORTH COUNTY TIMES 1P. THE NORTH COUNTY TIMES 1Q. MISSION VIEJO TIMES

1R. THE MISSION VIEJO TIMES 1S. MALIBU TIMES 1T. THE MALIBU TIMES 1U. OCEANSIDE TIMES 1V. THE OCEANSIDE TIMES 1W. SANTA MONTICA TIMES 1X. THE SANTA MONTICA TIMES 1Y. PICKET FENCE MEDIA

1Z. EXPLORE SAN CLEMENTE 1AA. DESTINATION DANA POINT

Full Name of Registrant(s):

STRICKBINE PUBLISHING, INC.

1900 WEST BROADWAY ROAD TEMPE, AZ 85282

This business is conducted by an AZ Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a

Strickbine Publishing, Inc./s/ Nadine Johnson, Chief Operating Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/08/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236669260

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNSPLASH SMILES 806 AVENIDA PICO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

Full Name of Registrant(s):

JASON ADAMS

6154 HAY WAGON TRL SPARKS, NV 89436

This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a

/s/JASON ADAMS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/03/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23 FL000867

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner

Sergei Mouravyov and Gutyera Vradiy on behalf of Nikita Mouravyov, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

NIKITA MOURAVYOV

Proposed Name

NIKITA MOUR

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

Notice of Hearing

Date: 12/6/2023 Time: 1:30 p.m . Dept: L74 The address of the court is: Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Post Office Box 14170, Orange, CA 92868. Other: Remote. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm .)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times

Date: 09/01/2023

JUDGE JULIE A. PALAFOX, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: San Clemente Times September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

20236669531

The following person(s) has(have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name:

DANA POINT TIMES

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624

1B. LAGUNA BEACH TIMES 1C. NEWPORT BEACH TIMES 1D. HUNTINGTON BEACH TIMES 1E. NORTH COUNTY TIMES 1F. MISSION VIEJO TIMES 1G. MALIBU TIMES

1H.OCEANSIDE TIMES 1I.SANTA MONICA TIMES 1J.PICKET FENCE MEDIA

The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in Orange County on: 10/23/2019.

FILE NO. 20196558082

Full Name of Registrant(s): SAN CLEMENTE TIMES LLC

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624. This business is conducted by a DE Limited Liability Company.

San Clemente Times LLC /s/ Norb Garrett, Chief Executive Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/08/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

20236669533

The following person(s) has(have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name: RANCHO MISSION VIEJO TIMES

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624

The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in Orange County on: 10/23/2019.

FILE NO. 20196558058

Full Name of Registrant(s):

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES LLC

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624

This business is conducted by a DE Limited Liability Company.

San Clemente Times LLC /s/ Norb Garrett, Chief Executive Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/08/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times, Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20236669535

The following person(s) has(have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name:

THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH 34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624

The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in Orange County on: 06/15/2021.

FILE NO. 20216607933

Full Name of Registrant(s):

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES LLC

34932 CALLE DEL SOL, STE B CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624.

This business is conducted by a DE Limited Liability Company.

San Clemente Times LLC /s/ Norb Garrett, Chief Executive Officer

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 08/08/2023.

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, news and more for all the San Clemente High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports and on Instagram @South_OC_Sports.

Cross Country Collects Handful of Wins at Laguna Hills Invitational

In the first major competition against Orange County opponents this season, the San Clemente cross country program earned promising victories up and down the grade-level spectrum at the Laguna Hills Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Unlike other major meets, the Laguna Hills Invitational is contested strictly among grade levels, with no sweepstakes or invitational race. Seniors race seniors, juniors race juniors, and on down the line.

San Clemente’s boys won two team grade-level titles with two individual victories, and the Triton girls won one grade-level title with an individual victory.

The headliner was San Clemente’s senior boys, who backed up the Tritons’ No. 1 ranking in CIF-SS Division 1. Brett

Ephraim, Pierce Clark, Taj Clark and Kai Olsen placed second through fifth for San Clemente to walk away with the senior-level win. Ephraim (15:39), Pierce Clark (15:44) and Taj Clark (15:54) were the three fastest times on the day for the Tritons. Olsen (16:08) was fifth-fastest.

Dallin Harrington posted San Clemente’s fourth-fastest time by winning the sophomore-level race at 15:55.

The Triton boys’ other individual win highlighted its other team win in the freshman race, as Yohan Anderson clocked a time of 17:13.

On the girls side, San Clemente’s three fastest times came from the freshman ranks, where Taylor Ball led the Tritons’ team win with her own individual victory. Ball won at 19:36, with teammates Sedona Sweginnis (19:40) and Addison Carey (19:44) finishing second and third, respectively.

San Clemente finished second in the sophomore race with a second-place run by Caiya McAlister, who ran the Tritons’ fourth-fastest time at 20:24. The Tritons also finished second in the junior race with Ashlyn Caldwell leading the e ort in seventh. Caldwell clocked San Clemente’s fifth-fastest time at 21:05.

Next up for San Clemente is the Woodbridge Invitational at the Great Park in Irvine this weekend, where the Triton boys will show if they truly stack up against the best of the CIF-SS.

RUNNIN’ RUBIN

SCHS football grinds out win with senior running back, stays undefeated

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Aiden Rubin powered the San Clemente football team over Corona del Mar last Friday night, Sept. 8, as the senior running back racked up 187 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-14 victory on Military and First Responders Appreciation Night at Thalassa Stadium.

The “Poseidon Bowl” between the Tritons and Sea Kings was sloppy, featured plenty of penalties and saw Corona del Mar (2-2) commit five turnovers. San Clemente (4-0) gave up scores on a botched field-goal attempt and on a short field after being penalized for a late-hit personal foul on an already long kicko return.

Even so, the Tritons’ defense held strong, and San Clemente remains undefeated with another Orange County test looming this week. The Tritons will play Edison (1-2) at Huntington Beach High School on Friday, Sept. 15. Edison lost at Palos Verdes, 31-28, last week.

Girls Volleyball Opens League Play Thursday

After an up-and-down battle of an early tournament season, the San Clemente girls volleyball team opens the South Coast League with a big test on Thursday, Sept. 14.

San Clemente, San Juan Hills and Aliso Niguel split the South Coast League title last season, and the Tritons (11-7) kick o league play at San Juan Hills (8-7) on

run away with the beachtown clash. Even as CDM quarterback Kaleb Annett led his team down the field, San Clemente got a third-down stop, but the Sea Kings found some magic in a botched field-goal attempt, as holder Max Nashed picked up the snap, rolled right and found Zach Giuliano in the back of the end zone.

The Tritons lacked rhythm on their next three drives, with an interception by Mills and two 3-and-outs.

Thursday. San Clemente is ranked No. 14 in the combined CIF-SS Division 1/2 poll, and San Juan Hills is No. 11.

San Clemente had won six matches in a row going into the Dave Mohs Tournament over the weekend, where the Tritons lost their first three matches to Chaparral, No. 9 Edison and No. 2 Mater Dei.

San Clemente is at home on Tuesday, Sept. 19, against Dana Hills (11-3). The Dolphins are No. 4 in CIF-SS Division 3. The Tritons then play at Aliso Niguel (5-6) next Thursday, Sept. 21. SC

Head coach Jaime Ortiz said his team needs to clean up the mistakes that allowed Corona del Mar to stay close last week.

“(We had some) self-inflicted wounds that, I think, in a close game is going to hurt us, and, thankfully, we overcame it this game,” he said. “But each preseason game is an opportunity to get better, and that’s what we did.”

San Clemente marched down the field on its opening possession, relying heavily on Rubin for 60 of its 80 yards. Rubin punched it in from one yard out to get the Tritons on the board first.

On their next possession, it was quarterback Dylan Mills’ turn. The senior quarterback connected with Holden Stakston, who muscled his way through a few Sea Kings for a 15-yard touchdown.

Quickly up by two scores, 14-0, the Tritons appeared as though they would

Ortiz said his team got content after the early scores.

“Playing CDM every year, it’s going to be a tough game, and they made some adjustments,” he said. “They came back and made it a close game, but thankfully, in the third and fourth quarter, we were able to take over.”

Late in the third, Rubin notched his second score of the night on a 27-yard run for a two-score lead, 21-7.

The Tritons’ special teams followed by giving up a 36-yard kicko return and committing a late hit, which allowed Annett to navigate his team on a 44-yard drive. Annett finished the possession with a 1-yard touchdown run, and the Sea Kings pulled closer, 21-14, with 9:58 to play.

However, San Clemente later recovered a mu ed punt deep in CDM territory, and Rubin runs of five, eight and 13 yards for the score sealed the deal, 28-14.

Tritons cornerback Riley Kelley snagged an interception with just under three minutes remaining to o cially ice the Sea Kings.

Corona del Mar receiver Dorsett Stecker caught a game-high nine passes for 82 yards, as San Clemente keyed defensively on star receiver Russell Weir.

Annett went 17-for-31 passing for 136 yards and two interceptions, while Mills completed 5 of 10 passes for 58 yards and one score. SC

(From left) San Clemente senior runners Kai Olsen, Brett Ephraim, Taj Clark and Pierce Clark run as a tight pack to take the Laguna Hills Invitational senior race on Saturday, Sept. 9. Photo Courtesy of San Clemente Athletics

San Clemente relied on running back Aiden Rubin’s three touchdowns to muscle out a win against Corona del Mar on Friday night, Sept. 8, 28-14, and remain undefeated.

Photo: Zach Cavanagh

City of San Clemente Service Applications Being Accepted Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission

Through October 5, 2023

The City of San Clemente is accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission. There are two positions with terms expiring in June 2024, and one position that will expire in June of 2025. City residency is required. If you would like to learn more about this service opportunity, please access the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org. Applications can be obtained from the City’s website, by calling 949.361.8200, or by sending an email to CityClerk@san-clemente.org Please submit your application in time for it to be received (via mail, email or personal delivery) in the City Clerk’s Office, by 5:30 p.m. on October 5, 2023. The address is as follows:

City Clerk

City of San Clemente

910 Calle Negocio

San Clemente, CA 92673

Email: CityClerk@san-clemente.org

Applicants will be notified after the close of the application period relative to the date, time and location of their interview. For further information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 949.361.8200.

Laura Campagnolo

City Clerk

City of San Clemente

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MARKS, TOLEDO WIN 2023 WORLD TITLES

Two San Clemente surfers stand at the pinnacle of professional surfing after a historic day at WSL Finals

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

With a hurricane swell pouring through at Lower Trestles, San Clemente residents Caroline Marks and Filipe Toledo won the Rip Curl WSL Finals and claimed the 2023 world surfing titles on Saturday, Sept. 9. For 21-year-old Marks, who hails from Florida but now lives a stone’s throw from Trestles, this was her first world title. And for Toledo, who grew up in Brazil, this was his second consecutive world title.

“It’s just so inspiring to have my name up on that list,” Marks said from the winner’s podium. “This has just been a goal of mine. World champion, it’s crazy. I went through a weird one last year, and I was doubting myself. This just feels so good. I really don’t know what to say; I’ve been really emotional this year. This feels like a lot of emotion.”

Facing five-time world champ Carissa Moore in the day’s best-of-three Championship Match, Marks leaned into a lethal backhand attack to sweep the Hawaiian in two straight heats.

In an interesting twist of fate, Marks faced Moore as a wild card at Lowers in her first-ever Championship Tour event in 2015. Eight years later, and it’s now

GROM OF THE WEEK

SLATER VAN BRUGGEN

BY JAKE HOWARD

From playful log days at Doheny to ripping wedges at Salt Creek, Dana Point’s Slater Van Bruggen has been staying in the water as much as possible lately.

In a nod to the diverse surf community in which he’s growing up, the 11-year-old, goofy-footed style lord’s equally comfortable on a longboard or a shortboard. And given the abundance of swell lately, he’s been putting all the tools to good use.

Marks who stands as the No. 1 surfer in the world. For the effort, Marks also solidified her spot on the 2024 U.S. Olympic surf team.

“Big ups to Carissa,” Marks said. “She’s been a massive inspiration to me growing up my whole life. She’s had a stellar year, and it was kinda a dream of mine to be in the Final with her. I just had a great board, and I have a lot of good family and friends here. I really feel the support, and that goes a long way, so I was just in my flow today. Just had a special day with the ocean, so, wow, it feels so good.”

On the men’s side of the draw, the hometown crowd came out in force to support San Clemente’s Griffin Colapinto. However, he was upended by resurgent Aussie Ethan Ewing, who just a month earlier had suffered a broken back while training in Tahiti.

Ewing’s win over Colapinto set up a Championship Match against Toledo, who came into the event as the No. 1 seed. Much like last year, Toledo took his game to another level and was virtually unstoppable.

“It’s so hard to put into words what it took for me to be here right now,” Toledo said afterward. “So much sacrifice. A

Enjoying early-season success on the WSA circuit, Van Bruggen kicked off his year with a finals appearance in both the Under 12 and Longboard divisions at the opening event at San Onofre Trails.

Van Bruggen has been working with Dana Point surf coach Lucas Taub. And not only are the results coming for him, Van Bruggen has also recently picked up the support of Freestyle Watches, so he’ll never have to worry about how long he’s been out or what the tide’s doing.

Van Bruggen also enjoys the support of Electric eyewear, Killer Dana Surf Shop and has recently been spotted ripping on a Dan Boehne shape from Infinity.

A young man in constant motion, Van Bruggen can be found attacking single-track trails on his mountain bike or charging the mountain at Mammoth when he’s not in the water. Whatever

lot of sacrifice, to be honest. … This is a dream come true. I don’t think there’s ever been a Brazilian that won back-toback. We like to make history. I’m super thankful to God. He blessed me all the way here. It was not easy.” Gracious and humble in defeat, Colapinto took his experience in stride.

“Yesterday didn’t pan out to be the fairy-tale story that we were pushing to create, but, hey, that’s life,” Colapinto shared on Instagram on Sunday, Sept. 10. “Most of the time our dreams come true when we least expect it.”

“I still had the best season of my career finishing 3rd in the world and got room for improvement,” he continued. “Absolutely in love with this journey and getting my life lessons from it. To anyone out there that has a dream, go after it! Your journey to that dream will teach you everything you need to know.”

Culminating with the WSL Finals, the local surf scene is bursting with opportunity and optimism. The city hosted

a parade along Avenida Del Mar on Monday, Sept. 11, to celebrate the surfers’ accomplishments.

On Thursday, Sept. 14, they will also be honored at the City Council meeting.

San Clemente is undoubtedly the hotbed of surf talent in America today. Two local surfers etching their names on the world title trophies? It doesn’t get much better than that.

Congrats to Marks, Toledo and all the WSL Finals surfers who poured their heart and soul into another amazing year of chasing waves and points around the world.

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for several publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 66-68 Degrees F

Water Visibility: San Clemente: 3-5’

Catalina: 15-20’

Thursday: Peaking SSW swell provides nice size all day long. Better breaks are in chest-shoulder high surf (4’+ faces) while standouts go head high to a couple of feet overhead (5-6’+ faces) on the bigger sets. Shape will favor structured spots (reefs, points, etc.) with beachbreaks on the walled side. Light wind and clean conditions to start the day before onshore SW trending W onshore wind gradually picks up by midday and into the afternoon.

he’s doing, you know he’s going to put his heart and soul into it. SC

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

Outlook: SSW swell lingers Friday before slowly tapering off through the weekend. Size won’t be down all that much on Friday, dropping to fun-zone territory on Saturday with more modest leftovers sticking around on Sunday. No red flags with respect to conditions as mornings likely see light/variable to light offshore wind, trending onshore out of the W/WNW in the afternoons before easing some in the evenings.

San Clemente residents Filipe Toledo and Caroline Marks celebrate winning the 2023 WSL Finals in front of a packed beach of hometown fans. Credit: Thiago Diz/WSL

Slater Van Bruggen.

Photo: Courtesy of Van Bruggen Family