San Clemente Times 8/24/23

Older brother Hampton Coon watches his brother Cannon attempt a skateboard trick at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park’s Ralphs Skate

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South County Weathers Tropical Storm Hilary, Faces Minimal Impacts

BY BREEANA GREENBERG AND C. JAYDEN SMITH

After local agencies and municipalities encouraged considerable preparation for Tropical Storm Hilary, with the distribution of sandbags and other preventative measures, South County experienced milder weather on Sunday, Aug. 20, than projected.

Capt. Greg Barta, an Orange County Fire Authority public information officer, said the agency expected 1 to 3 inches of rain within a short time span, which could have led to floods, and 15- to 25-mile-per-hour winds.

“Fortunately, we had advanced warning of the weather event, so we were able to staff accordingly, plan accordingly, (and) provide advisories to our citizens and communities we serve,” Barta said, adding: “The best news of all was (that) the storm here in Orange County was less intense than originally anticipated.”

With similar weather events where significant rainfall occurs, OCFA usually sees flooding, an uptick in traffic collisions, and hazards from high winds knocking down trees or power lines, according to Barta. He said the impacts from Sunday’s storm were “less severe” than expected.

Still, the agency did receive a fair share of calls for service.

“I can’t attribute them to being related to the weather or not altogether, but we were busy as an organization,” said Barta. “We did run a handful of calls that were an increase in nature due to some of the wind and some of the rain.”

Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano city officials all reported that maintenance crews worked to clear up fallen debris from trees, in addition to individual issues for each city.

San Juan Capistrano City Manager Ben Siegel explained in an email that contractors had joined the public works crew’s “large cleanup effort.”

“Additionally, last night a vehicle struck the traffic signal electrical pedestal on Camino del Avion and Del Obispo, disabling the signal and causing it to go dark,” Siegel said in the email. “The City’s traffic signal contractor was called out and is working with SDG&E to replace the pedestal and restore power to the signal.”

The City of San Clemente was readily prepared for Sunday’s weather, according to Public Works Director Kiel Koger, as officials had consistently communicated with other local authorities in the leadup to the weather event.

In addition to giving sandbags to in-

terested citizens, city staffers also pushed sand up against numerous facilities on city beaches to protect against higher surf from the storm surge.

Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc., the city’s contractor for work on the slope at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, covered the slope in a thick plastic sheeting and sandbags, using sandbags to divert flowing water away from the neighboring Reef Gate condominium complex.

“We were concerned that if we got enough rain—which we did—and (the slope) wasn’t covered, it could’ve created some real issues for us,” Koger said. “The contractor did a really good job on Friday and part of the day Saturday, really covering everything so that the slope pretty much stayed dry.”

He added that he didn’t think the slope had moved and that it “should be in good shape” going forward.

Dana Point Public Works Director Matt Sinacori explained that the city was tracking the storm through the National Weather Service forecasting since Aug. 16.

“That actually helped us plan resources based on the weather forecast,” Sinacori said. “So, we set up resources to come in at strategic times in advance and have them all set up for Sunday, but even before that, we were cleaning storm drains, really prepping the city to get ready for the storm.”

Digging out the storm drain outlet in Capistrano Beach was a key focus, Sinacori added, with crews working until close to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, to clear the outlet.

Because the city had time to prepare, public works trucks were all pre-loaded in case crews would need to conduct traffic control or close streets down quickly.

“We were loaded and ready to go, and that’s a critical thing just to be able to respond quickly,” Sinacori said.

Previously, stretches of Pacific Coast Highway had been temporarily closed after heavy rains because of debris cleanup

and landslides.

“That section of roadway held up great, and we’re knocking on the table right now hoping that it continues to do so as we start to dry out here,” Sinacori said.

The City of Dana Point was not aware of any landslides occurring in the city because of the storm.

Sinacori noted that the storm ended up being lighter than expected throughout the day as Tropical Storm Hilary moved east, with heavier rains hitting South Orange County in the late evening.

“Because we were a little lighter throughout the day, we really used it as a critical cross-training method for our staff and put people together and made sure they understood where all our drainage issues have typically been, patrol for debris and keep the city really dialed in,” Sinacori said.

“We have little to no damage other than a few trees down citywide; some branches and things fell, but obviously the streets need a lot of cleaning, but nothing major,” Sinacori continued. “We didn’t have any major flooding issues.”

Sinacori added that the city is also using the event as a learning experience so that it can continue to improve and ensure the city is well-covered in the event of similar storms.

“The public has access to sheriff’s dispatch, and all of us in a multitude of ways, and we’re tracking all of those items getting dispatched; even in the middle of the night, we get dispatched to trees down and all that stuff,” Sinacori said. “So, the reason we’re able to respond quickly is because the process works.”

Trolley services in Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel were suspended on Sunday out of safety concerns, Sinacori noted.

County and state beaches, trails, parks and libraries were all closed on Sunday because of the storm.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

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.

Citizens Amphitheater Committee

1-2 p.m. The city’s Citizens Amphitheater Committee will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

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, AUG. 29

Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Commission

6 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Commission will conduct a special meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Because I Love You (BILY)

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.

Tropical Storm Hilary’s passage through South Orange County on Sunday, Aug. 20, left little more than downed trees, branches, and other debris for city staffers to address. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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About 50% of SONGS Buildings Dismantled (So Far) in Decommissioning Process

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Work to dismantle the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) is well underway, with the demolition of the landmark containment domes expected to finish by 2027, power plant officials said this past week.

After a tour of the nuclear plant, the SONGS Community Engagement Panel provided updates on dismantling efforts, spent fuel transportation readiness, inspections and repair methods during its quarterly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17.

“These are our three decommissioning principles: safety, stewardship and engagement, with safety being No. 1,” said Doug Bauder, vice president of decommissioning and chief nuclear officer with Southern California Edison (SCE).

Roughly 50% of the buildings at the decommissioned power plant have now been taken down, Bauder shared, including two turbine buildings and the intake structure. The domes will be the last to be removed, Bauder explained, because the equipment inside must be removed before they can be demolished.

“So, those are the landmarks everybody sees, but they’ll be kind of the last visual piece to go down,” Bauder said.

SCE Decommissioning Director Vince Bilovsky explained that most of the work going on currently is inside the containment domes.

“This is the work associated with the downsizing of the reactor vessel internals, and those are the parts that are inside the reactor core minus waste Class A, B, C and greater than Class C,” Bilovsky said, adding: “That project’s been going on for about two years now and should come to a close by the end of the year.”

Bilovsky added that by the end of the year, “we’re going to start removing the large components—large components being things like steam generators, fresh risers, reactor coolant pumps.”

“We’re also preparing for the demolition of the auxiliary buildings,” Bilovsky continued. “The auxiliary buildings are those buildings between the two containment domes.”

SCE will also be working to finish removing spent fuel racks.

“So, a lot of big milestones coming up before the end of the year,” Bilovsky said. “We’ve shipped about a quarter of a billion pounds of waste, and there’s a little less than a billion pounds (left), so we’re over 25% … and we’re just about finished with the intake structure demolition and

backfill.”

Removal of the reactor vessel and large components will continue until 2025 along with the demolition of the buildings between the domes, Bilovsky said.

“Then the big question about when are we going to knock down the containment domes themselves, well, you see that happening mostly in 2026 and finishing in 2027,” Bilovsky said. “Then it’s really just moving a lot of soil around, grading the property, doing the last of the final status surveys.”

During the presentation, SCE Engineering Manager Jerry Stephenson outlined SCE’s spent fuel management defense-indepth program, which refers to facilities’ “multiple layers” of protection against accidents and efforts to minimize public risk as much as possible.

The defense-in-depth update primarily focused on the readiness of spent fuel and waste canisters for shipping, inspections and canister repair methods.

“We’ve done some great things here at San Onofre; we’re very proud of the things that we’ve done,” Stephenson said. “For example, the design of the canisters requires a half-inch thick wall; we went with five-eighths-thick walls.”

Stephenson noted that the energy company also used grade 316L stainless steel, which offers “tremendous improvement in corrosion resistance.”

“We won industry awards for our inspection that we developed, and we’ve also developed mitigation that’s leading the industry,” Stephenson said. “I could go on and on, but those are some key points.”

Randall Granaas, the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation System Engineer and SONGS Program Manager, explained that all the fuel will be ready to go as soon as there’s a place to send it.

While federal officials pursue efforts to establish temporary and permanent repositories to store the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, U.S. power plants, including SONGS, must continue storing their own radioactive waste.

Thursday’s presentation also highlighted industry research and development of mitigation and repair methods for canisters, including cold spray, arc welding, inorganic coating, liquid metal and geopolymer. SCE concluded that cold spray was the leading repair method.

SCE’s Inspection and Maintenance Program includes a “flaw depth of 0.0625” (1/16 inch) as the threshold for fuel canister repairs.”

Responding to a member of the public’s question about SCE’s emergency planning during decommissioning of SONGS, particularly with Hurricane Hilary projected to land in Southern California on Sunday, Aug. 20, the panel noted that emergency analysis for flooding shows that neither a tsunami nor flooding would breach the wall or Holtec storage module at SONGS.

Another community member asked why SCE had not considered reprocessing the fuel at SONGS rather than looking to store the spent fuel.

“Reprocessing fuel to make new fuel is not performed in the United States at a commercial level,” Bilovsky said. “It’s a standard process in other parts of the world. An executive order originally signed by Jimmy Carter prohibits reprocessing in the United States.”

“The concern then, and perhaps still now, was proliferation of nuclear weapons, although this requires a lot more enrichment than reprocessing for commercial nuclear fuel,” Bilovsky said. “With the political winds blowing more

positively on nuclear power, reprocessing could happen in the United States, but would require a legal change to do so.”

Community Engagement Panel Chair David Victor noted that the Navy wants their land back, so as “interesting as it might be to put a reprocessing plant up here or a reverse osmosis desalination plant or Disneyland of San Clemente here, none of that’s going to happen.”

“The site will be cleared off, the site will be given back to the Navy, they’re going to turn it back to Camp Pendleton, and they’re going to integrate it,” Victor said.

“Reprocessing could be done at places like interim storage facilities, and that would generate more value and more jobs and make those facilities more attractive, and so will that happen? I don’t know, but that seems to be, politically, one of the possible directions of travel,” Victor continued.

Thursday’s meeting was also Victor’s last meeting as chairperson of the CEP, with Stetson taking on the role.

“Our work is not done,” Victor said. “We have to continue focusing on defense-indepth, we have to continue with meetings like the ones that are listed up here, we have to continue working on organizing to change federal law, working with our elected officials and patterns in other places around the country.”

SCE offers public walking tours to give members of the community a chance to learn more about the decommissioning process.

“We have found that engaging through tours is a very effective way to share about what’s happening here at the station,” Bauder said.

The next public walking tour will be held on Sept. 16.

After a tour of the nuclear plant, the SONGS Community Engagement Panel provided updates on dismantling efforts, spent fuel transportation readiness, inspections and repair methods during its meeting on Aug. 17. Photo: File

City Details Patience, Precision for Planning Large Projects

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

As San Clemente residents, city officials and commissions debate over the design of a potential 24-court pickleball facility at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, City Manager Andy Hall will be the one to make sure any future construction fits into the city’s budgets.

With roughly 22 years of experience as a city manager, nine of which were spent in Imperial Beach before moving into the same role in San Clemente, Hall has faced his fair share of arduous tasks.

He faces a similar situation now, with a potential $11 million project looming if the Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Commission and City Council approve the design of a 24-court pickleball hub,

which used to be only 16 courts as of a few months ago.

On May 2, the council approved an updated master plan for Steed Park that included ideas for a baseball hub, mountain bike hub, parking hub, recreation hub, and skatepark hub. Each hub came with a list of several actions that would create new sites for recreation or enhance an existing area.

From the most expensive to the least, the recreation hub came with a price tag of nearly $6.77 million, followed by baseball at about $3.14 million, $3.1 for the skatepark, $1.56 million for mountain biking and an additional $438,987 for parking.

Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Department Director Samantha Wylie mentioned corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and grants as funding strategies.

At the following meeting, the council voted to increase the number of courts at the pickleball facility to 24 from 16.

Months later, at an Aug. 8 BPR Commission meeting, during which mem-

bers discussed the facility’s design, Hall advised the commission not to move faster than what they were comfortable with given that the $11 million project wouldn’t be built for at least a few years.

“That’s the estimate in today’s dollars, just to give you some ideas about how much that kind of facility would cost,” he said. “It is very expensive, as you know, to do work as a city; we do have to adhere to prevailing wage and some of the other things.”

Hall spoke to the San Clemente Times on Monday afternoon, Aug. 21, about his philosophy toward addressing large city projects.

He emphasized the need for a solid planning process, in which all people involved understand the end point the city is trying to reach.

“It’s a little bit like in Alice in Wonderland, where the cat asks, ‘Well, how do you know you got there if you don’t know where you’re going?’ ” he said.

San Clemente itself has seen examples of projects implemented in a manner inconsistent with city plans,

Hall added, which forces people to go back and modify plans and increases people’s workload.

Having a plan that everyone sticks to makes it easier to find funding and coordinate next steps, he said.

“I think it can’t be shoot from the hip,” said Hall. “I think that there has to be a pretty good roadmap in place if you’re going to do it in the most financially responsible way.”

Before addressing the price tag that comes with the pickleball hub, Hall spoke about understanding whether the city was building a facility for public recreational use, tournament use, or both.

Regardless, the project would have to be “beneficial for the community.”

“This is local government, and everything we do should have a demonstrable benefit to our residents,” he said. “If we’re going to build pickleball facilities, we should make sure, first and foremost, they’re available to our residents for their use.”

Hall added that tournament play shouldn’t be the primary goal.

Regarding the overall budgeting process, as the city hasn’t been overly excessive in terms of a positive or negative operation position, Hall said it was important to have projects planned out while remembering that such plans don’t mean projects will start construction in the immediate future.

The city has prioritized operating on a steady financial basis, in bad or good times, according to Hall, which means that it can’t always take advantage of a “really hot market.”

“I think it’s really important that we stay within our financial means, and if that means that we don’t build as many projects or capital improvements in a given year, that’s fine,” he said. “I don’t think we should get ahead of ourselves.”

Hall added that he was a believer in the “pay as you go” mindset, which states that cities shouldn’t build until they have money in place.

He again stressed the need for having plans set in stone before securing funding, which eases the process of finding grants and can potentially encourage the community to step forward and contribute.

“We shouldn’t be spending any municipal funds without a solid plan in play, that has received input from the public, that the public can support, that the public wants,” said Hall. “Again, it’s the public’s money, it’s not (city officials’). It’s the residents’ money, and we have an obligation to spend that as wisely and prudently as possible.”

The $11 million for pickleball is not in the city’s budget, Hall confirmed.

“What’s in the budget is to complete the planning for the park, and then we’re going to seek a funding from a variety of sources,” he said.

City staff will have to determine how to best balance the expansion of the Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, for which a new master plan includes various costly improvements.

Photo: C. Jayden Smith

San Juan-Based Docent Brewing Opens Tasting Room

in Downtown San Clemente

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Business partners Bryan Giesen, Brian Hendon, and Scott Cortellessa first opened Docent Brewing in San Juan Capistrano six years ago, with the goal of crafting “approachable, balanced, and easily drinkable” beers, according to Docent’s website.

Earlier this month, the company started serving those “easily drinkable” beers out of its new tasting room at 123 Avenida Del Mar, with an official opening date yet to be announced.

“As with all things, we are learning daily where to improve and grow,” Giesen told San Clemente Times. “(We’re) excited to share the evolutions we have planned in the coming weeks.”

Docent Brewing’s new location replaces the community stalwart Village Mediterranean Rim, which operated for 25 years in San Clemente before owner

OCFA to Receive New Equipment to

Aid in Battle Against

Wildfires

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

As brush fires have become a yearround reality for Southern California fire departments, local fire agencies are expanding their arsenal against the ever-present danger of wildfires.

Over the past few years, Orange County Fire Authority has received equipment and personnel upgrades “that have already benefited us in battling wildfires,” explained Greg Barta, public information officer for the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).

“The really exciting news is that we, OCFA, also purchased two new Firehawk helicopters to operate here,” Barta said. “So, we will have those—they should be arriving sometime in the end of this year is the plan, and those helicopters are actually capable of dropping 1,000 gallons of water per drop.”

“We’ll have two of those in addition to the two helicopters we already have, so we’ll have a very effective fleet of four helicopters,” Barta continued. “That’ll definitely aid in the brush fires that do occur.”

Nour Tillo chose to retire in May.

“(Nour) actually left a note on my partner Scott (Cortellessa) here’s door at home, saying that he was hanging it up after 25 years, he liked what we do, and gave us this incredible opportunity we have now,” Giesen said.

Two weeks after that moment, the partners signed a lease with the site’s landlord to operate the space, a development that fills in the gap as Docent looks to open a Carlsbad location soon.

Giesen explained that his group had always wanted to expand “organically,” and while numerous other opportunities to grow had presented themselves, they got “lucky” to be able to act on the San Clemente space so quickly.

The tasting room has received a warm welcome since its soft opening, he added.

“What we’ve learned over the years is we have a lot of San Clemente fans, but our fans in San Clemente don’t often like leaving,” Giesen said, adding: “So, we had to come to them.”

Named after the term docent, which describes someone who acts as an educative guide, the brewery prides itself on creating beers within a wide variety of styles that many can enjoy. Giesen added that they’ve also strived to make great food and cultivate a good community.

Over the past few years, OCFA has also received new type-3 fire engines, which are more off-road-capable and enable the fire department to reach less accessible spaces to extinguish brush fires, Barta explained.

Following a historically wet winter, Barta said the vegetation that thrived during the rains will become a fire hazard once they dry out.

“Our county is very unique; it’s intermixed with various areas that are within the brush region,” Barta said. “As we look out upon the hillsides, we have homes that are built right into the hillside where there’s acres and acres of wild vegetation out there … so the threat of wildfires is there, and our No. 1 mission here at OCFA is to protect lives and then property.”

In addition to the new helicopters, a partnership that began in 2021 called Quick Reaction Force has also helped the department battle year-round brush fires.

“We have a joint partnership with Southern California Edison, and so it’s them in partnership with us, Los Angeles County Fire and Ventura County Fire Department for what we call the Quick Reaction Force,” Barta said. “It’s a team of helicopters that are capable of dropping 3,000 gallons of water at a time.”

The Quick Reaction Force, which was formed in 2021, has been a game-changer for the fire departments, Barta said.

In its first year, the Quick Reaction

Over the past few years, the business has seen relationships blossom and experienced an “outpouring of support” by the community of San Juan Capistrano and beyond.

“(We’re) really trying to get better with every turn of the kettle and dish in the kitchen,” said Giesen.”

Now on its first “Main Street” location, Docent looks to bring what it’s done in San Juan Capistrano to a new area with more potential for accidental traffic.

“I know we’re among a great collection of restaurants,” Giesen said. “I think that we provide an excellent value in

that our food is of great quality and also priced right.”

The San Clemente location will also be a place for Docent to showcase beers that don’t make it to the company’s restaurant accounts.

“As we get our feet under us, we’ll start exploring options to really bring that (San Juan Capistrano) community into the new space, find a new crowd that enjoys us and enjoys the people that they meet, and watch a whole another blossoming of that community that we’ve experienced at home,” Giesen said.

Force “dropped nearly three (3) million gallons of water on more than 50 wildfires in Southern California,” according to a media release from the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.

“It’s a force multiplier having those helicopters at our disposal,” Barta said. “We have our own OCFA ones as well, which operate on obviously any of the fires here in Orange County, but having those additional ones, those did make a difference, because they’re dropping such a large quantity of water that they really provide a huge punch in an attack on fire.”

Barta added that OCFA’s goal is to keep 95% of brush fires to 10 or fewer acres.

“Now, sometimes that’s impossible, as we’ve seen with some of the bigger fires in recent memory,” Barta said. “A lot of times that’s due to the weather; when we

have the Santa Ana winds, it’s very hard for us to control a brush fire.”

“But having the latest equipment definitely enables us to better combat these fires when they come around,” Barta continued. “An example of that is the Quick Reaction Force helicopters and the new Firehawk helicopters that we’ll have arriving here shortly.”

Both new additions to the OCFA’s resources “make a huge difference on the fire ground and a huge difference in the community,” Barta said.

Just this year, after a fire broke out in Laguna Niguel in mid-July, the Quick Reaction Force “made significant drops, working in unison with (OCFA’s) helicopters, as well as partner agency helicopters,” Barta said.

“It’s a huge advantage for us keeping those brush fires to under 10 acres,” Barta continued.

Docent Brewing, an established San Juan Capistrano-based brewery, recently opened the doors of a new tasting room in San Clemente. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

By the end of the year, Orange County Fire Authority will receive two new Firehawk helicopters capable of dropping 1,000 gallons of water—a new tool in its fight against wildfires. Photo: Courtesy of the Orange County Fire Authority

Navigating Water

Do you just turn on the tap and trust that your water is safe to drink? Or, like millions, do you grab your favorite bottled water and think that is a better source of clean water?

As summer turns up the heat, it’s time to navigate our water choices. Surprisingly, our tap water is more consistently regulated than bottled water produced in this country. Yet, both water sources have challenges when it comes to purity.

The Environmental Protection Agency oversees all municipal drinking water and has more strict standards than the FDA, which governs bottled water. Up to 45% of bottled water in our country begins as tap water.

And bottled water is big business. Sixteen billion gallons sold in 2022 generated $72 billion just in the U.S. The bigger cost, of course, is to our environment, and possibly our health.

We know the life cycle of plastic bottles leaves a huge carbon footprint that has been contributing to climate change, and adversely a ecting many

Letters to The Editor

DIVIDED, WE FALL

LISA HAZELTON, San Clemente

At the last San Clemente City Council meeting, all of our City Councilmembers, with the exception of one brave councilmember, Steve Knoblock, voted to divide our sleepy little beach town into “voting districts.”

The other members, by a 4-1 vote, caved to the legal threats from Sacramento.

They will state that their rationale is justified by their fiscal responsibility to save our city the tax dollars that would be lost in fighting against Sacramento. Their decision was not to do the right thing, not to do what the city elected them to do—to represent

We the People, the citizens of San Clemente.

We will now be itemized to facilitate these yet-to-be-determined district parameters. Sadly, we may be categorized by our income, our ethnicity, our proximity to the ocean or some other arbitrary attribute.

The council authorized a payment

birds and marine mammals.

What is less well-known is the way that plastic water bottles can also contain microplastics, bacteria, and other chemicals. Something few of us may also consider is how long these plastic bottles get stored, and how hot the plastic gets when being transported. Heated plastic can be toxic.

BY JANNY ADAMSON

purified water sources and systems to consider.

For home use, it seems the best current method for ridding ourselves of major contaminants in our drinking water is to use a Reverse Osmosis filtration system. If you’re not ready for a whole house filtering system, it can be as simple as a faucet-mounted, or even an ROfiltered pitcher for the fridge. Some are certified to remove up to 99% of “forever chemicals,” too.

When on the go and in a hurry, I have found more grocery stores are now stocking both aluminumand glass-bottled water to help us transition from our habitual plastic.

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As someone who has grabbed many a quick plastic bottle of water in years past, I have recently been discovering what the better options are that we can choose. It turns out there is good reason to be informed about our water quality with this life-sustaining liquid.

Unfiltered water may contain harmful metals, pesticides, and chemicals that don’t break down (PFAS). Before we start grabbing our favorite cocktail out of fear, there are

Best practice? Filling the same sports bottle with home-filtered water is the most economical and planet-friendly choice of all. Even taking small steps collectively can make a big di erence in our future.

Janny Adamson is California native and resident of San Clemente, working in design sales and becoming a more eco-aware climate activist.. SC

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of $65,000 to do all of this data-mining, because “Sacramento said so,” yet again usurping local control. “At-large” elections have been working well for us; no one argued on the merits of the districts, just the ramifications if we did not comply.

It is easy to extrapolate how this information will be used to further undermine our freedoms. We need leaders who are willing to fight for “We the People”; we are thankful for the one that is. If it is coming out of Newsom’s Sacramento, it is most likely nefarious.

Is this in San Clemente’s best interest? This was expressed so appropriately in public comments that night by a fellow San Clemente resident when he emphasized, “United, We Stand. Divided, We Fall.”

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MARY KNOX, San Clemente

On that fateful City Council meeting of Aug. 15 when four of our City Councilmembers destroyed representative elections, there was one councilmember who stood up to Sacramento radical left-wing progressives and voted for the people.

Thank you, Steve Knoblock, the true patriot of representative elections.

These four councilmembers voted to eliminate, you the voter, the right to vote for five councilmembers every four years. Now the city will be divided into five districts, and you will have a right to vote for only one councilmember in your district, not five at-large.

Yes, that’s right—only one, not five. This scheme was concocted by the radical far-left progressives in Sacramento. In order for this voting requirement to be overturned, San Clemente would have to go to court.

Yes, it will cost money, but this city has fought for its soul before and won. Just a few short years ago, we had a City Council who had a backbone, spine and guts and fought the TCA and many South Orange County cities who demanded that a toll road slice through the heart of our city. And we won.

If the City Council can consider the proposed $8 million cost of pickleball courts, they can certainly stand up to the radical left-wing progressives from Sacramento. The real backlash will come when they try to divide Marblehead, Talega, and Rancho San Clemente into two or more districts.

Stay tuned.

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THURSDAY | 24

MAUI RELIEF FUND BENEFIT

5:30-8:30 p.m. H.H. Cotton’s will feature Kai Kalama to help raise funds for Maui’s ongoing recovery following the deadly wildfire this month. Twenty percent of all sales and 50% of sales of the restaurant’s signature drink, Heart of Maui, will go to Maui Relief. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS

‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’

7:30 p.m. Enjoy the Cabrillo Playhouse’s performance of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character, although no outside props are allowed. Tickets are $33. The show will run on multiple dates through Aug. 27. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY | 25

LINE DANCING FRIDAYS

10-11 a.m. Join Age Well Senior Services for line dancing every Friday at San Clemente’s senior center. No partner required. For a $5 donation, learn some easy and fun line dances to get you moving. Carrie Wojo teaches all over South Orange County and makes it easy to stay active and have fun. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY

ABOVE AND BEYOND GALA

6-10 p.m. Join the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary in honoring those who serve in the Dana Point community. The gala will feature live music and a silent and live

SATURDAY | 26: BARKS & BREWS

4-7 p.m. Celebrate National Dog Day and join Pet Project Foundation at the Outlets at San Clemente for libations and dog-friendly vendors. Admission is free and 100% of alcohol proceeds benefit the animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Outlets at San Clemente Oak Tree Court, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. petprojectfoundation.org/barks-brews/.

auction. Proceeds from the gala will fund children’s charities and projects. Tickets are $150 per person or $250 for VIPs. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. danapointrotary.org.

FALL INTO JAZZ AT THE CASINO

6:30-9 p.m. The Casino San Clemente presents “Fall Into Jazz,” a monthly event where guests can enjoy a multicourse meal while enjoying a performance from talented musicians. Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim will perform. Tickets are $40. The Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.369.6600. eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY | 26

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.

TABLE TENNIS SATURDAYS

10 a.m.-noon. Intermediate to advanced players who are at least 45 years old are invited to play table tennis at the Shorecliffs Terrace Mobile Home Park every Saturday for free. Shorecliffs Terrace, 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente. 949.481.2275.

BARBARA BRIENT ART OPEN HOUSE

11 a.m.-2 p.m. The public is invited to this open house, where local artist Barbara Brient will show off her recent works of art. 33561 Via De Agua, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.1159.

HOMIES ON THE HILL

Noon-10 p.m. Take the shuttle around “Brewery Hill” and enjoy craft beer, food, games and live music at three of San Clemente’s breweries: Artifex Brewing, Delahunt Brewing and Lost Winds Brewing. Classic rock group Rust & Dust will play at Delahunt at 2 p.m., and 6 Ways 2 Sunday will perform at Artifex starting at 5 p.m. Shuttles run every 15 to 30 minutes. Artifex Brewing Co., 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A; Delahunt Brewing Co., 1011 Calle Recodo; Lost Winds Brewing Co., 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C. lostwindsbrewing.com. delahuntbrewing.com. artifex.beer.

AFFORDABLE PET VACCINE CLINIC

4-5:30 p.m. Pets Plus San Juan Capistrano offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. Pets Plus, 32022 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 714.895.8600. vetcarepetclinic.com.

NIGHT ON THE FARM

4-9 p.m. Join Farmakis Farms for a night on the farm featuring craft vendors, food trucks, farm animals and music. Craft markets are featured on the farm,

sprinkled throughout the year offering a variety of crafts such as jewelry, candles, soaps, succulent arrangements, handmade cards and more. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

15TH ANNUAL ROCKIN’ THE BLOCK BBQ FEST

5-10 p.m. Get ready to saddle up for the ultimate barbecue extravaganza. Join Bad to the Bone BBQ Restaurant & Event Center for a thrilling day filled with delicious barbecue and great bands. The Bad to the Bone BBQ Fest will run from 5-8 p.m. Guests get one trip only, no to-go boxes. Pre-purchase tickets to secure a spot, as it will have a limited number for sale at the event. At 6, embrace the country spirt by enjoying incredible performances by Eric Gorsuch, who will treat guests to genuine country, Western swing and cowboy music. At 7, brace yourself for an electrifying performance by the James Kelly Band. Get ready to sing, dance, and have a blast with their high-energy country tunes. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. 31738 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano. eventbrite.com. badtothebone-bbq.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Kentucky Playboys will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. ivalees.com.

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

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK

8-9:30 p.m. Join Haunted Orange County for a dark, history-filled ghost tour of San Juan Capistrano. Hear the stories of spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios district and make your way through Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission itself. The tour ends outside the Mission, near the church where a great earthquake struck in 1812 and parishioners were crushed under falling stones. The meeting location is just outside the brick visitor’s information booth near the train tracks located behind the Franciscan Plaza Parking Structure, 26732 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

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LIVE MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE WITH DANA WHARF

8-9:30 p.m. Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride for an evening cruise in the Dana Point Harbor. The ’80s cover band Flock of 80s will perform. The boat features a full bar including wine, beer and mixed drinks. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794, ext. 7. danawharf.com.

SUNDAY | 27

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.

DANA POINT CLASSIC CAR SHOW

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce on Del Prado Avenue and enjoy displays of custom and classic cars. The free event will feature food trucks, spirits and awards. Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point. 949.496.1555. carshow@ danapointchamber.com.

ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE

LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this Downtown San Clemente restaurant. Country and rock band Sticks & Stones will perform. BeachFire Bar & Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.366.3232. beachfire.com.

MONDAY | 28

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 hour-long 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.

TUESDAY | 29

STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY

10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime,

Gilby Clark Celebrates Keith Richards with New Project

CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

When guitarist Gilby Clarke hit 60 last year, he vowed to inject more fun into his career.

That’s when he founded Gilby Clarke and the Keef Richards.

“We all have our jobs,” he said. “I wanted to have a project that was fun— something with my friends, do some shows and really have a good time.”

Clarke is bringing the band—which also includes bassist/vocalist Sean McNabb, keyboardist/vocalist Mike Mangan and drummer Jason Sutter—to The Coach House on Aug. 31.

“This project is like a mockery of Keith Richards,” Clarke said with a laugh. “We are a full band of Keith Richards. To me, Keith embodies rock ‘n’ roll. That’s what this project is. It’s fun.”

“We’re playing predominately covers—the Stones, the Beatles, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, Guns N’ Roses, some of my stuff,” Clarke continued. “For me, it’s more about having fun and enjoying what we do and play what I love to play.”

The Keef Richards kicked off its gigs with a residency at the Bourbon Room on Hollywood Boulevard. Clarke called

himself the “road captain, guitarist and lead vocalist,” who earned his stripes with Guns N’ Roses, Heart, MC5 and Nancy Sinatra.

Clarke called his bandmates an all-star band. McNabb’s credits include stints with Dokken and Quite Riot, as well as appearances on Sons of Anarchy. Meanwhile, Mangan, who plays Hammond organ, has played with The Cult and Glenn Hughes.

Sutter formerly split his time between Cher and Joe Perry, after wrapping up with the now-late Chris Cornell.

So far, Gilby Clarke and the Keef Richards have only gigged in California, but when the timing is right, he’s hoping to take it beyond the state’s borders.

“At this point in our lives and career, we’ve earned a way to have fun,” he said. “We all have our jobs. It is a little tricky. It’s why we can’t do too many shows. Everybody has their bands they’re playing with. During the summer, we’re all touring. When the summer winds down, in August/September, that’s when we start gigging.”

Clarke has had a rich career, but he tends not to look back. Instead, he

held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs. The event is geared for the 2- to 6-yearold age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION SOUTH OC CHAPTER MEETING

6-7:30 p.m. The Surfrider Foundation Orange County Chapter meeting will feature a talk from environmental justice advocate, educator and consultant Dina Gilio-Whitaker. Gilio-Whitaker will discuss her latest book, As Long As Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight For Environmental Justice From Colonization To Standing Rock. Gilio-Whitaker will highlight examples of the Save Trestles Campaign, collaboration between Surfrider and tribes and current marine protective areas efforts relative to tribes. Attendance is free and open to the public, but space is limited. OC Sailing and Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point.

SHARKS AFTER DARK

6-9 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute to learn more about the ocean’s apex predators,

bioluminescence and more every Tuesday through August. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

WEDNESDAY | 30

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. DJ Tom Wellner will perform on Country Wednesday. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

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

looks forward to the future. Soon, he will begin work on a follow-up to 2021’s The Gospel Truth. That collection came 20 years after his last solo work, 1994’s Pawnshop Guitars

“The way to keep things fresh is to look forward,” he said. “Sometimes, when we have a long ride in the van or airplane, the boys start to tell their stories. It’s fun to not compare but share stories together. I just feel there’s a lot of music left to be done.” SC

SHOW DETAILS:

What: Gilby Clarke

When: Aug. 31. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m.

Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $25.

Gilby Clarke and his all-star band, the Keef Richards, will perform a slate of rock ‘n’ roll covers, as well as some of Clarke’s own stuff, when they perform at The Coach House on Aug. 31. Photo: Courtesy of Gilby Clarke and the Keef Richards

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Bugging Out

Keeping Pests Away from Your Home

By Clara Helm

With no shortage of insects in the warmer months, pest prevention can be challenging. Fortunately, there are a variety of solutions for homeowners.

Sprays & Devices

Bug zappers are usually not recommended by experts, as they indiscriminately kill bugs that come near them.

Many instead suggest bug-repellent spray, which does not kill bugs but simply notifies them that you are not their meal. The most effective bug repellents are those that contain a 20% concentration of picaridin.

For those who do not want to bother with spraying bug repellent directly on their body, spatial repellent is another option.

Spatial repellent in a device that releases a chemical spray, with transfluthrin as its active ingredient, covers not just one person but an entire area.

Bug nets are another great option for those who want to keep bugs away from a distance. The biggest factor that needs to be considered with nets is mesh material and size.

A higher mesh size, with smaller holes, is most effective at keeping out tinier pests, but it will lead to less airflow.

According to experts, the 18-openings-per-inch by 16-openings-per-inch nets are effective for larger insects such as mosquitoes, while 20-openings-per-inch by 20-openings-per-inch nets will keep out the smallest pests such as sand flies.

To fully combat insects, a spatial repellent and a bug net would be best used in combination with each other.

Cleaning & Home Fixes

For simpler fixes without devices, homeowners can also employ housekeeping tips to reduce the number of pests.

Insects are most attracted to sources that provide them with nourishment; therefore, one of the most emphasized housekeeping tips is to eliminate any left-out water and food in your home. Other than food sources, homeowners should clean their homes on a regular basis, paying most attention to nooks and crannies where dirt may build up unsuspectingly.

The next strategy is to close off pest entry points as a preventative measure. This involves repairing torn screens and keeping weather stripping up to date.

Going All-Natural

For the homeowner who would like natural, chemical-free solutions, there are plenty of options.

One of those options is putting pest-preventing plants in and outside your house.

One of those plants is marigold, a species that contains a natural insecticide that repels many types of bugs including mosquitoes. Rosemary, mint, basil and citronella can also be planted to keep away unwanted insects.

For another all-natural solution, vinegar is one of the best. Using its potent smell as a repellent, a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water sprayed around the home targets common insects such as ants, spiders and mosquitoes.

An apple cider vinegar and water mixture repels the same insects as white vinegar, but you can also mix it with soap to repel fruit flies.

Running a household fan can also be an effective, non-toxic way to ward off pests, as they reduce the number of insects landing on a person’s skin. Experts recommend keeping the airflow low, preferably below table level, as insects such as mosquitoes usually bite the lower extremities.

After a summer enjoying all the away-from-home recreation that South Orange County can provide, it’s time to turn inward as we approach fall and winter and pull out those projects and new bits of design to make your home a bit cozier in the cooler seasons.

Look no further for inspiration than in our Home Improvement Guide.

Energy efficiency has been a focus for many homeowners to help lower the bills, and we investigate one of those oft-suggested solutions in tankless water heaters. We talk to local plumbers to see if these devices actually provide their advertised advantages.

Were you feeling the heat this summer? We examine how to help you stay cool without air conditioning, as many beachside units have to figure out.

A hot summer also means drier conditions and ever-present fire danger. If you’re looking to make certain your home is protected, check

out tips from the Orange County Fire Authority on how you can landscape your yard with fire prevention methods.

Home improvement isn’t just about safety and practicality. It’s also about curb appeal. Look inside for tips on gardening and landscaping, as well as all the latest fall décor to stay on top of the trends.

Make your home welcoming to visitors, but maybe not the multi-legged and winged kind. Read up on how to keep bugs and other crawlers out of your home and plants.

Write up that to-do list and start those projects with the help of this year’s Home Improvement Guide.

From sprays and devices to all natural solutions, homeowners can find methods to keep pests away from their homes.

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How to Protect Your Home Against Fires Defensive Space

By Breeana Greenberg

As Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) sees brush fires occurring throughout the year, the agency offers a list of actions residents can take to protect their homes against destructive blazes.

Each step homeowners take to make their home more defensible in the case of brush fires helps firefighters to focus their efforts containing the wildfire rather than needing to put out home fires.

OCFA Public Information Officer Greg Barta shared ways residents can make their homes more defensible.

“People used to think that fire season was kind of the September-to-November time, and what we’ve found now is really, fire season’s year-round here in Southern California,” Barta said. “There’s brush fires occurring literally throughout the year and to varying degrees of devastation.”

Because devastating fires can occur at any point in the year, Barta added that it’s important for homeowners to be prepared.

“The worst time to try and be prepared for a fire is when it’s already occurring,” Barta said. “So, if you take the steps ahead of time, and if you’re reading this article, now is a great time to take those steps.”

Making one’s home as defensible as possible “gives your home the best chance of surviving a fire, and it provides us an aid in fighting the fire,” Barta said.

Defensible space should reach at least 100 feet from a house or to the property line, Barta explained.

“The guidelines that we give for vegetation management within 100 feet of your home are—I think the most obvious one is to remove all dead and dying plants,” Barta said. “Then we recommend removal of vegetation found on the undesirable plants list.”

OCFA offers a list of undesirable plant species within its Vegetation Management Maintenance Guidelines for property owners, found at ocfa.org. Plants that have made it to the undesirable species list are ones that are prone to drying out rapidly, are susceptible to drought conditions or ignite quickly, Barta explained.

“We recommend removing any plants that are on that undesirable plant list and replacing them using drought-tolerant, fire-resistant plants,” Barta said.

Additionally, OCFA recommends separating plants to reduce the likelihood of a fire spreading.

“Basically, you want to make it so the trees aren’t touching, so that if one did catch fire, it’s not going to parlay that into the next tree, the next tree, so on and so forth, making its way to your home,” Barta said.

Barta added that it’s important to remove dry leaves, twigs, pine needles and other debris from one’s yard, roof or rain gutters, which can be “another avenue for embers to settle and then catch on fire.”

“The one good thing to do on the rain gutters is to install gutter guards and then make sure to just make it a part of the homeowner’s annual maintenance to remove combustible debris on a regular basis,” Barta said.

Residents can also ensure that their roofs, decks and balconies are made of ember-resistant materials to prevent them from catching fire.

“Your roof, you want to make sure it’s made of an ember-resistant material and the gaps are filled with ignition-resistant materials, so basically no loose roof flashing,” Barta said. “You want to avoid, if possible, those old shake, shingle wooden roofs; very susceptible to embers getting caught in there and causing a fire.”

Barta added that it’s important to install a 1/8-inch metal mesh screen over any vents going into attic space.

“Embers can be cast, literally, miles in front of the fire and sometimes those embers, they’ll blow inside the vents within the roof, and then the roof catches fire and the entire home is lost,” Barta said. “It is moderately preventable if you take the simple step of putting the metal mesh screen over it.”

Another way to reduce the likelihood of one’s home being impacted by a vegetation fire is through hardscaping and eliminating the use of combustible mulch within five feet of one’s home, Barta said.

“We do say it’s not necessary to remove all the vegetation around your home; obviously, we want the home to look nice, be aesthetically pleasing, but creating defensible space will give us a better chance of keeping a wildfire from spreading to your home,” Barta said.

Barta added that dead and dying vegetation around a home can make a fire move more rapidly and burn more intensely, “which makes it much more difficult for us to fight.”

“So, if your home is defensible, it makes it easier for us to defend your home, it makes your home less likely to catch fire, and all those culminate for us to have an easier job battling the fire,” Barta said.

“If your home is not on fire,” he added, “we can defend it. If your home is on fire, we have to try and put it out, and now that focuses our efforts on that which takes away some of our efforts from putting the actual brush fire out itself.”

Since Assembly Bill 38 went into effect in July 2021, those selling property in high- or veryhigh fire severity zones to provide documentation that the property is in compliance with wildfire protection measures.

Portions of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano are in high- or very-high hazard severity zones. OCFA offers defensible space inspections for property sales in such zones.

More information on fire safety tips can be found at ocfa.org/safetyprograms/readysetgo.aspx.

Orange County Fire Authority provides a list of actions residents can take to protect their homes against destructive blazes including defensible landscape management.

Photo: Courtesy of Orange County Fire Authority

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Create Wellness In Your Home

With today’s focus on healthy eating, exercising, getting enough sleep, and mastering stress it is no coincidence that we are increasingly becoming more aware of our surroundings. The environment in which we live plays a large role in our overall well-being.

Wellness focused design in your home can greatly influence a person’s physical health as well as their emotional state. The goal is to focus on creating an environment that nourishes your body and mind.

Incorporating the appropriate tools into your home to help you become a healthier and happier human being looks a little different for each person. Depending on your needs and goals it may be a de-cluttered home or an updated kitchen. It could also incorporate lighting control and air quality or adding natural elements such as plants.

Circadian Rhythm, also known as your internal body clock, is a 24-hour cycle that dictates when you are most alert and when you are ready for sleep. A healthy circadian rhythm can gain you a deeper night of sleep and help you be more alert in the daytime. In your home it can be beneficial to open the blinds and turn on lights as soon as you wake up. As dusk approaches adjust light exposure and dim the lights as you get close to bedtime. It is also a good idea to use blackout shades and create a sleep sanctuary in your bedroom. Similar bedtimes and wake times are important as well as eating at consistent times in the day. Raising your body temperature with cardio or a sauna each day can also be helpful. Social interaction is important too!

We have become aware of the importance of outdoor air quality in smog filled cities, but we take for granted the quality of indoor environments. If air quality in a home leads to stuffiness or other discomforts it can cause respiratory symptoms, headaches and more. The obvious solution is a good indoor air filter but the not as obvious is opening your windows slightly each day to generate new air. The materials used in construction and when choosing furniture are extremely important too. Choose paint with no VOCs, flooring and furniture with natural and sustainably sourced hard wood and rugs and fabrics with natural fibers to name a few. You can also add green walls and plants to pull dust out of the air and add oxygen.

Which leads me to the term biophilia. Biophilia was popularized by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in the 1960’s and suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek a connection with nature and other forms of life. What better way to do this than in the home! A home you enjoy entertaining in helps to connect you with other people.

There are many ways to add nature into your home, by using earthy colors, natural sunlight, adding plants, and art or images of nature to create a feeling of wellbeing.

Home design that is focused on improving human well-being strives to create a healthy environment. It is the intersection of Interior design and architecture, psychology, and neuroscience. Research has shown the positive effects that design can have on physical and mental health.

Left Out in the Cold (Competition Is Heating Up)

A Homeowners Guide to Tankless Water Heaters

By Clara Helm

It is a common occurrence when an hourlong shower and simultaneously running of the dishwasher create a poor victim of lukewarm, if not cold, water.

Tankless water heaters have solved some on-demand elements that traditional tank water heaters have left to be desired. For homeowners to make a fitting choice for their water heater needs, it is necessary to understand both the flaws and benefits of the most common systems.

How They Operate

For much of the 20th century, storage tank water heaters made up most of the market. This traditional form of water heater uses a heating mechanism (using electricity, natural gas, solar, etc.) at the bottom of the large metal cylinder to heat the water.

Cold water enters through the dip tube and is sent to the bottom of the tank to be heated. The hot water then rises and exits through the heat-out pipe.

In other words, water is constantly being kept hot and ready to use.

It was not until the mid-1990s that tankless water heaters were able to compete with tank models because of their increase in efficiency. Their rise in popularity has been due to their ability to create water on demand, using no energy when hot water is not needed, rather than constant heating.

A heat exchanger is the source of this on-demand hot water and is activated by the incoming flow of water. Electrical resistance heating coils (or a gas burner) heat the water when it enters the unit. A common falsehood about tankless water heaters is that they provide “instant” hot water. Both Jeff Shaffer, owner of Shaffer Plumbing, and George Spraker, owner of Crown Plumbing, clarified that it is more accurately described as “endless” hot water.

“This means that once hot water gets your fixture, you can take a very long shower as long as you want, without running out like you would if you had a water heater,” said Spraker.

There is a lag in the time it takes for that water to get to the faucet because of it taking time for the cold water that is static in the lines to push through. But this amount of time varies depending on factors such as house size and type of tankless heater.

Which Type and Size to Buy

There are two types of tankless water heaters: point-of-use heaters and whole-house heaters. Depending on a customer’s need, point-of-use heaters work well for one or two outlets such as a sink, and they have less lag time. But if there is a larger need, whole house heaters would be needed, which is more common among their customers, Shaffer and Spraker both noted.

According to experts, when buying a tankless water heater, two factors need to be considered for its size: flow rate and temperature rise.

Flow rate is the amount of water your household may need at a time. To figure out demand, one should consider how many hot water devices you would use at a time and add up their flow rate or gallons per minute.

Temperature-rise refers to the difference between near groundwater temperature and desired water temperature that you would like in your house.

Given that most households desire their hot water to be around 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the customer of a tankless water heater would have to request a water heater that produces a certain temperature-rise based on groundwater temperature.

This temperature-rise factor can be of concern for those living in colder climates. If an area’s groundwater is colder than average, making the water take longer to heat, the water heater cannot provide as much hot water per minute.

While this is not much of a concern in Southern California, Spraker clarified this might be an issue in colder parts of California, where Delta T, the difference between two measured temperatures, is higher.

“Say, the groundwater is 50 degrees and you want to get it to 120 degrees,” said Spraker. “Between 50 and 120, that’s 70 degrees. That’s a large Delta T. Whereas, where we are, the groundwater might be 70, maybe 65, which means a smaller Delta T.”

But many experts agree that with the right size of the heater, a cold climate will not be an issue if the size of the heater fits your household’s hot water demands. If consumers are still worried, others recommend using a gas-heated tankless water heater, as it produces higher flow rates and heats the water quicker.

“You’ve got to be sure (the heater) is sized correctly, because in the wintertime, it works harder to create more water to keep up with the demand,” said Shaffer.

For the Environmental Homeowner

For homeowners invested in reducing their environmental footprint, a switch to a tankless water heater could contribute to a smaller environmental impact caused by water heating.

In a study of water heaters in Northern and Southern California by Lawerence Berkley National

Laboratory, tankless water heaters were found to reduce annual energy use by 16% compared to tank water heaters, and reduce global warming emissions by 18%.

This reduction in emissions and energy use has to do with the efficiency of tankless water heaters, as there is no standby heat loss and excessive energy consumption.

Not only would homeowners be aiding in a sustainable future, but they might also be able to gain economic benefits from the switch.

California now offers rebates and tax credits for homeowners seeking to buy tankless water heaters. Buyers of a tankless water heater can receive rebates of up to $1,000 if their model is Energy Star Certified and has a Uniform Energy Factor rating of 0.82 and above.

Buying qualifying models can also mean homeowners can get $600 back on their taxes.

What’s Holding Customers Back?

While prices vary depending on size, tankless water heaters tend to be more expensive than a traditional tank system, costing an average of $800 versus a tank water heater’s average of $600.

Electric-powered tankless heaters, the cheaper option, cost up to $800, and a gas-powered heater can cost more than $2,000. Point-of-use heaters cost less at around $250, with a pack of them costing up to $775.

Tankless water heaters also come with a higher installation cost, both the water heater and installation cost adding up to $3,500.

“For the first installation, it’s usually about twice as much cost (of a tank installation),” said Shaffer. This high fee for installation, noted Shaffer, is because most houses are being built for a tank water heater, taking extra work to transfer from a tank to a tankless system.

Tankless water heaters also need to be serviced every couple of years, according to both Spraker and Shaffer, which is especially important because of California’s high levels of hard water.

“The heat exchangers tend to build up with hard water deposits that need to be flushed out, whereas the water heater does not have that issue,” said Spraker.

When it comes to natural disasters and emergency situations, both plumbing experts recommend tank water heaters because of their storage of water.

Recalling a situation a couple of years ago in Southern California that left residents without electricity, Shaffer saw the benefit of having a tank water heater.

“I had a tankless water heater (during the blackout), and I could not have a hot shower. With a tank water heater, they had gas, they had hot water,” said Shaffer. “If there was a shortage of water, you also have water in your tank.”

Spraker agreed; when infrastructure failures occur, tank water heaters will come in handy.

“The first thing to go when we have a severe earthquake is the infrastructure of the city,” said Spraker. “Even if the water is off, it’s stored in (the tank), which you can live off until the infrastructure is back in place. With a tankless, you don’t have that option.”

If homeowners choose a tankless option, Spraker emphasized the importance of having a backup supply of water in the house.

What are the Benefits?

The higher fee for a tankless water heater will pay off both in longevity and energy costs. Tankless water heaters will last most homeowners more than 20 years, compared to the traditional 10-15 years. On average, Californians spend $124 per month on their energy bill and $63 per month on their natural gas bill.

To offset its higher price tag, a tankless water heater will reduce homeowners’ electricity or natural gas bill. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, tankless will use 34% less energy than a storage tank water heater if 41 gallons or less of hot water is used daily.

“Now, a couple of years ago, gas was cheap,” said Shaffer. “Last year, the gas really went up in price. So, people might notice that savings now.”

Therefore, it might take homeowners a year or two to see the benefits of their tankless system.

“Just like if someone wanted to buy a Tesla car, it’s gonna take a couple of years to save on gas for that extra cost,” said Spraker. “It’s kind of the same way with tankless; it’s gonna take a couple of years for that to pay for itself, but it eventually will.”

Other than its hot water efficiency and long-term savings, homeowners also factor in the space they save in their garages and other areas when choosing to install a compact tankless water heater. To veterans of the plumbing industry, both systems have upsides depending on the customer’s priorities.

“The biggest pro (of tankless) is the constant flow of hot water and saving space,” said Shaffer. “The cons are the cost and the maintenance.”

“Biggest pros for the tankless, I think, are the rebates, the energy savings, and then also the endless amounts of hot water that you get once it’s there,” said Spraker. “But the benefit of a (tank) water heater is that it costs less and the storage for emergency needs.”

Local Interior Designers

Forecast Earthy Tones as Standout Fall Trends

By C. Jayden Smith

While the weather in sunny Southern California never appears to drastically shift as the calendar flips from August to September, marking the beginning of the fall, that doesn’t mean your residence can’t undergo its own alterations.

Interior design is among the fields that sees a fair share of trends that evolve from season to season, meaning that this fall will feature a slate of changes as to what’s popular in the industry.

Local designers Jessica Belteau, who owns a studio of her own namesake, and Kathy Miller of Driftwood Designs talked this month about what they foresee will find a way into spaces in South Orange County and beyond.

Belteau is relatively new in the field, as she started doing small spaces for clients roughly three years ago, after her Instagram documenting the renovation of her own home gained a following. Despite her busy schedule, she makes an effort to stay connected with the industry and network by attending webinars and participating in trade organizations.

“I’ll also be attending a couple of shows coming up in the fall, to get together with vendors and get a better understanding of what’s trending for the upcoming year,” said Belteau.

Based on what’s she seen so far, Belteau believes rich, chocolate browns and muted greens will populate many living rooms, kitchens and other spaces in the next few months.

Brown, especially, will make a resurgence, as she’s seeing the color used in art, décor, furniture and finishes, such as wood.

“I just feel like brown is having its comeback, not just in fabrics and textiles, but even in finishing materials,” said Belteau. “We’re using it in renovations—customers are asking for brown countertops, which (has) never been a request in the past.”

Statement glassware, such as amber mugs or glass mugs with a pop of color, will also be prevalent in the fall, Belteau added.

She also mentioned lamps with pleated or rattan shades and the practice of layering accessories on bedsheets and shelving.

“Plaid is always during the fall, (and) I’ve been seeing vendors incorporating a lot of plaid in their pillow covers, rugs, and furniture fabric for chairs, sofas, and ottomans,” Belteau continued.

Kathy Miller, who designs spaces throughout the home, said trends do factor into her designs, but she still tries to have an overall neutral space that reflects Driftwood Designs’ signature coastal modern look.

“A lot of times, when we see trends are changing, we try to keep up and stay within those trends, but also still remain true to our brand,” Miller said.

She also mentioned her own prediction for the fall.

“As the summer’s basically drawing near an end, there’ll be more ... neutrals, browns, beiges, black, brass, champagne, greens, blues,” Miller continued. “That’s kind of what we’re seeing as we move forward.”

The level to which people doing their own designs incorporate trends often revolves around the type of refresh they envision, according to Miller, as smaller projects may require swapping out a throw pillow or artwork.

“If you’re doing it more with construction, they can paint their cabinetry, change out their countertops,” she said. “It just really depends on what (people) want to accomplish.”

What helps Miller achieve her and her clients’ goals during the design process is the connectivity between designers like her and industry vendors, who stay up to date on what’s popular through trade shows and other events.

“Whether they’re an online retailer or they have a showroom, they’ll pull those types of (trending) materials in,” said Miller. “If not, they’ll work closely with us. If there’s something that we would love to have them (put on) their showroom floors, though, they’re happy to do that.”

Even as Belteau follows the trends to determine what to place in her clients’ spaces, she’s always tried to do the opposite in her own home.

Belteau prefers more timeless concepts and designs, which has led her to use more neutral colors.

“I’ll change out textiles, throws, pillow covers; maybe I’ll switch out some art here and there,” she said. “But I try to keep the bigger pieces like your sofas or dressers or console tables pretty neutral, so I can just swap out the décor from season to season.”

Trends can fall out of style or switch in as little as six months, Belteau noted, making the task of even trying to keep up with them tiresome.

She advises people to invest in larger pieces of furniture as a more sustainable way to design long-term, a practice she also follows when clients request merely a “refresh” of their desired space.

“I swap out the smaller pieces, which, one, are usually less expensive and budget-friendly, and two, you can save them for future years and reuse them throughout the seasons,” Belteau said.

Two local interior designers give their insights on what will be in vogue as the fall season approaches. Photo: Courtesy of Shannon Dunbar/Driftwood Designs

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

You Never Forget Your 1st—‘Home Alone with Only Dogs for Company’

People often ask where I learned to write, expecting to hear a reply like “at journalism school.” Or they ask, “Have you always been a writer?”

I reply,“No journalism school. No formal writing classes, self-taught, and prompted by an unanticipated Christmas-holiday event.”

In 1993, I was in Santa Rosa, California, visiting my 82-year-old mom, as I did every Christmas holiday. My wife of six years said she wanted me to have alone time with my mom, so she stayed home in Dana Point.

The morning after Christmas, she telephoned me to say she and her two boys had moved out. I was shocked.

I hugged Mom goodbye and immediately started driving home.

I had a notepad on my lap. A million thoughts went through my mind. I jotted them down in short, incomplete sentences. I didn’t know it then, but that nine-hour drive was the start of my writing career.

By the trip’s end, I had a mishmash of notes, which soon became a woe-is-me diary, describing things like being served divorce papers at Tutor and Spunky’s, my

Dana Point deli, the divorce itself, and, at age 54, starting to date.

I thought dating would be easy, because lots of single women came to the deli. But those women didn’t want to date a broken man.

BY TOM MARSHALL

At night, I honed my writing skills by sitting on barstools at Brio, Hennessey’s and other local singles’ hangouts, unsuccessfully looking for love, and then, at home, I would journal my dating frustrations.

After five months, I converted those notes into a 75-page story and tried to get it published.

I sent query letters to New York Times, LA Times, Playboy and Esquire. No response. Orange County Register recommended I contact Dana Point News, the Register’s community paper.

The two women editors said,“The women of South Orange County will have a field day reading your feeling-sorry-for-yourself column. We are going to give

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you a chance.”

“Home alone, with only dogs for company” was the title of my first newspaper column. It appeared on July 7, 1994—29 years ago—in four Orange County Register community newspapers.

The editors were right about the vitriolic responses from women.

The first comment was, “Who is this sniveling puke?”

The second: “Get the boy a crying towel.”

And the third: “He complains that younger women won’t go out with him. It’s a wonder any woman will go out with him.”

Welcome to the 1994 dating trenches, Tom.

Soon, the column appeared in 10 OC Register community papers. And then for eight years, the Register itself, the nation’s 20th largest newspaper at the time, as well as the community papers. Opportunity had arisen from adversity.

In 2012, I was fortunate to join Picket Fence Media—the publishers of the Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times and The Capistrano Dispatch.

Recently, PFM was sold to Times Media Group, a collection of 29 newspapers, mainly in Arizona. The show will continue.

The number of columns and eNewsletters written in 29 years is approximately 4,600.

The unexpected move-out by my wife turned out to be a major blessing. It launched a writing career that has been

more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. It brought appearances on the Today show and Good Morning America

And more importantly, it opened the door to meet Greta, a partner with whom I shared so many incredible experiences in the 25 years we were together before she passed away last October. So now, in e ect, I’m a widower.

And because of my readers—widows, widowers, never-married, divorcees, and marrieds—I realize I am not alone in trying to find a new direction and perhaps be fortunate again to find a mate. Most of the readers have su ered more adversity than I. Many are currently grieving.

Have things changed on the dating scene in 29 years? Not much, except now there’s online dating, with romance scammers on every internet dating site.

Plus, instead of my writing focusing on dating after 50, it includes dating after 60, 70, 80, and even 90. Same old issues—hard to meet someone compatible. And women still ask, “Where are the men?”

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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• Inventory continues to be at a 20 year low, with only 103 active listings in San Clemente and under 20,000 listings in all of the Orange County area.

• “Days on market” is still very low, with San Clemente homes taking only 35 days to sell in 2023 so far.

• Sales prices have stayed strong in San Clemente, averaging $1,710,000 in 2023.

• Since last year, mortgage rates have almost doubled, averaging 6-7%, with estimations that rates will stay relatively the same or maybe a little lower by the end of the year.

• So far in 2023, San Clemente and Dana Point have not had any bank owned or short sale deals, and we do not foresee that changing anytime soon.

• In San Clemente, since January 1st, 356 homes have sold, with an average market time of 38 days and an average sales price of $1,751,958.

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SCHS football’s pass defense, quarterback play power opening win over Chaparral

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

San Clemente football experienced a coach’s perfect kind of season opener on Friday, Aug. 18, as the Tritons answered some questions on both sides of the ball but left some room for improvement.

San Clemente’s inexperienced secondary answered the bell by holding Chaparral of Temecula to 65 yards passing with two interceptions by junior Riley Kelley and another by Max Gonzales, and senior quarterback Dylan Mills took command of the Tritons’ offense with two touchdown passes and a 45-yard highlight touchdown run, as San Clemente defeated the visiting Pumas, 20-10, at Thalassa Stadium.

The Tritons (1-0) go forward on a short week, as they’ll travel to Torrey Pines on Thursday, Aug. 24. The Falcons lost their season opener at Del Norte, 23-14.

“There’s things we did really well, and there’s things we can improve on,” San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz said. “That’s how opening games go sometimes. We have to clean up some stuff and be a little more clean on both sides of the ball. There’s times we hurt ourselves a little bit.”

San Clemente found itself down early, 3-0, after the first quarter, and even as the Tritons went ahead, 14-3, they missed opportunities to extend their lead with two missed field goals and a missed extra point. San Clemente didn’t convert a third or fourth down in the second half and was unable to score off any of the turnovers they created, as Chaparral turned to its run game to control possession in the second half. However, the Tritons still showed their worth, as San Clemente held on to its lead with a strong defensive performance.

Chaparral starting quarterback Dash Beierly came into this season as a touted quantity, with 14 NCAA Division 1 offers, but the junior completed only 7 of 18 passes for 51 yards with two interceptions and a fumbled snap. Beierly mostly stuck to the ground in the second half with 86 yards rushing and a touchdown in the game, but San Clemente still contained the talented signal-caller.

“In the first half, we were trying to get too much upfield, and (Beierly) was doing a good job of tucking the ball and running underneath us,” Ortiz said.

“Second half, we settled down a little bit, and we took our chances at times. We did a better job of forcing him to sit in the pocket and make some plays.”

In addition to the three interceptions and Connor Bachhuber’s fumble recovery, Beierly was also sacked three times as the Pumas attempted their comeback, including two by junior linebacker Matai Tagoa’i. The four-star transfer from Faith Lutheran of Las Vegas only joined the Tritons two weeks ago, but his impact was evident, as he bolted into the backfield all night.

“In the first half, he was trying to do too much,” Ortiz said. “I told him, ‘Matai, you’re a very good player. Just settle down and do your job.’ In the second half, I thought he did that. Had a crucial sack and a hurry late in the game. He’s a pretty explosive player, and he stepped up.”

On the offensive side of the ball, Mills stepped up with some explosive plays of his own on a couple deep throws to set up shorter touchdown passes in the second quarter to Xander Rex and Aiden Rubin. Mills also provided the biggest highlight and the play that ultimately sealed the win for San Clemente.

After the Tritons ran only three offensive plays in the third quarter and Chaparral had cut the deficit to four points, Mills broke loose three minutes later. The senior signal-caller’s options were cut off, and he burst forward, down the far sideline and spun past a Pumas defender for a 45-yard scoring run.

“I wanted to hit Broderick on 10-yard out. (Chaparral) went man (defense), and I took off,” Mills said. “Offensive line did a good job of seeing me running and set up a block. I just had to make one guy miss, and I ended up scoring.”

Mills completed 14 of 18 passes for 198 yards and ran for 89 yards on 11 carries. Cole Herlean was Mills’ top target with four receptions for 99 yards. Rubin was the go-to option on the ground with 44 yards on 16 carries.

Offensive efficiency will be key for Mills and the Tritons on Thursday, as San Clemente goes down to Torrey Pines. The Falcons still employ their patented wing-T offense, which can dictate possession and the clock. The Tritons solved it last season with a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and a 28-3 lead after three quarters, on the way to a 28-17 victory. SC

San Clemente’s defense forced five turnovers, including two interceptions by Riley Kelley (center), to limit visiting Chaparral to only 65 yards passing, as the Tritons won their season opener, 20-10, at home on Friday, Aug. 18. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

The Triton defensive front brought pressure all night, including two sacks by newcomer Matai Tagoa’i (pictured), to help bring down visiting Chaparral, 20-10, in San Clemente’s home opener on Friday, Aug. 18.

Photo: Zach Cavanagh

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SEWER LINE POINT REPAIRS AND LINING (CIPP) NEAR M01 Project No. 28206

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

Sewer Line Point Repairs and Lining (CIPP) Near M01, Project No. 28206

2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 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 work to be performed, in general, consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications and contract documents for three (3) point repairs and approximately 873 linear feet of sewer gravity main CIPP lining for 8 inch, 15 inch and 18 inch diameter V.C.P. pipe as shown on the plans. This work also includes bypassing of each segment of the sewer during repair, traffic control and repair and replacement of existing roadway structural sections and paving as required from the completed work.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within Fifteen (15) 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(s): Class A and shall have successfully completed five (5) projects of similar scope for public agencies valued at a minimum of $300,000 each, in the last five (5) years. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive 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.

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 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

Project Name: Sewer Line Point Repairs and Lining (CIPP)

Near M01 Project Bid #: 28206

Bid Opening Date: Wednesday, August 30, 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. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673, at 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 21, 2023. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. Not used.

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 in writing via email to Amir K. Ilkhanipour at ilkhanipoura@san-clemente.org no later than Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 2:00 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 ALONE.

Dated: August 17, 2023.

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

END OF NOTICE INVITING BID

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

ORDINANCE NO. 1754

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Special and Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023, adopted the following ordinance:

Ordinance No. 1754 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.24.190 SUBSECTIONS (D) AND (E) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SANITARY SEWER RATES 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) 3618303 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 July 18, 2023, and was adopted at the Special and Regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: CABRAL, ENMEIER, LOEFFLER, MAYOR

DUNCAN

NOES: KNOBLOCK ABSENT: NONE

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO

City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

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 NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice Inviting Bids STREET PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE FOR AVENIDA VAQUERO (Via Cascadita to Camino De Los Mares), City Project No. 13321

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

STREET PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE FOR AVENIDA VAQUERO (Via Cascadita to Camino De Los Mares), City Project No. 13321

2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 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.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 60 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(s): Class “A” . Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive 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: STREET PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE FOR AVENIDA VAQUERO (Via Cascadita to Camino De Los Mares), City Project No. 13321

Project Bid #: 13321

Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, September 14, 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 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 10, 2023.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON COMPOSITION OF DISTRICTS RELATED TO THE TRANSITION FROM AT-LARGE TO DI TRICT-BASED ELECTIONS FOR CITY COU CIL PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SE TION 10010 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SE TION 34886 EFFECTIVE FOR THE NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Public Hearing to solicit public input on the composition of the districts in preparation for the transition from at-large to district-based elections for City Council pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010 and Government Code Section 34886, effective for the November 2024 General Municipal Election.

Information on this item is on file in the City Clerk’s office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk and (949) 361-8301 or campagnolol@san-clemente.org . If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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 said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on September 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or provide written communication to the City Council to express their opinions related to the composition of the districts.

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO

City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice Inviting Bids

CORONADO LANE/ AVENIDA VICTORIA STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS Project No. 26001

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

CORONADO LANE/AVENIDA VICTORIA STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 26001

2. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 P.M. on September 12, 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 work to be performed, in general, consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications, and contract documents for the installation of approximately 30 linear feet of 12” P.V.C. storm drain pipe and the construction of one (1) storm drain catch basin at Coronado Lane intersection with Avenida Victoria, in the City of San Clemente, CA. The general method of the storm drain construction work includes limited removal and replacement of existing A.C. pavement and Portland cement concrete curb and gutters, erosion control BMP’s, and construction of a new concrete junction structure. The work also includes pedestrian and traffic control and diversion of ground and surface flowing water.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within thirty (30) 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 non-responsive 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 within 24 hours of the bid opening date and time (excluding weekends and holiydays). 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 CORONADO LANE/AVENIDA

VICTORIA STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT No. 26001

Bid Opening Date: 2:00 P.M. on September 12, 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. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the job site on August 29, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. Not Used

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 in writing via email to Amir K. Ilkhanipour at ilkhanipoura@san-clemente.org no later than September 5, 2023 at 2:00 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 ALONE.

Dated August 16, 2023.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 1756

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Special and Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023, adopted the following ordinance:

Ordinance No. 1756 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.28 AND 2.40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, RELATING TO THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, RESPECTIVELY, AND ADDING CHAPTER 2.45 ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE.

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 July 18, 2023, and was adopted at the Special and Regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2023 by the following vote:

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

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO

The

City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Zoning Amendment 22-366 – Zoning Permit Streamlining

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California will conduct a Public Hearing to consider a City-initiated amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Clemente Municipal Code to:

1. Update the staff-level approval process for minor architectural changes. Currently, the Zoning Code has a “staff waiver” application that functions as a permit rather than a waiver. There are approval findings, an ability to add conditions, and types of eligible projects, including an overly broad category: “Other minor projects that do not substantially alter the visual appearance and/or architectural integrity of the property or structure.” The proposed Ordinance replaces the staff waiver application with an “Administrative Development Permit” that: A) adds objective general and project-specific standards that must be met for approval (e.g., projects that won’t affect character-defining features of historic structures, such as a privacy fence constructed of certain materials); and B) lists specific types of projects that would be eligible for staff approval, replacing the broader categories of projects currently eligible for staff-level review. The City Planner would continue to have the authority to refer applications to a public hearing if warranted.

2. Consolidate planning applications to make it easier for the public to understand which zoning permits are required and reduce staff time on report writing, shortening the timeline between application submittal and decisions.

3. Reduce the level of public hearing decisions for several planning application types, when experience has shown the projects have not had issues of significant public concerns or impacts to prompt a higher level of public review. The streamlining includes: A) reducing the level of hearing required, such as changing the review authority for a project type from a Planning Commission decision to Zoning Administrator review; and B) changing the decision process from a discretionary public hearing decision to a staff level process for proposals, such as: 1) beer and wine sales with food service, 2) allowing detached accessory buildings up to the height limit of the zoning district if they comply with setbacks, versus a fixed 15-foot limit, 3) clarify and modify standards and requirements for nonresidential special events, with public notice if within proximity of residential or mixed-use properties; and 4) increase the allowance for operating days of certain events, like seasonal Christmas tree lots.

4. Clarify planning permit review procedures to facilitate staff and public understanding and implementation.

Staff recommends that the amendments not be considered a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5), because the revisions relate to the ongoing administrative activities and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore do not constitute a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., title 14, § 15000 et seq.). In the alternative, staff recommends

that the amendments be found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) on the basis that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments clarify the application review process and streamline several procedures. The proposed changes do not change land use designations or increase the type, density, or land use impacts of potential development.

This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting (949) 361-6183. If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

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 said Public Hearing will be conducted by the City Council on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or provide written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the project.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.

Laura Campagnolo City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RICHARD WALLACE REYNOLDS

Case Number: 30-2023-01340327

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of RICHARD WALLACE REYNOLDS

A Petition for Probate has been filed by LORI LYNN TERREY in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE .

The Petition for Probate requests that LORI LYNN TERREY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petitions request authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an

objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

a. Date: 9/14/23 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: CM06*

b. Address of Court: Costa Mesa Justice Complex, 3390 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

*See attached Notice in probate Cases for information appearances for this hearing. The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code . Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: John J. Stifter, 1181 Puerta del Sol Suite 100, San Clemente CA 92673

PH: (949) 388-8228

Published in: San Clemente Times, August 17, 24, 31, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NOS. 1755, 1757 and 1758

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Special and Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023, introduced the following Ordinances:

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.

Ordinance No. 1757 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

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.

Persons interested in receiving an inspection copy of the Ordinances are invited to call the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at Jimenezm@ san-clemente.org. Copies will be emailed or mailed to you at no cost.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will consider adopting Ordinance Nos. 1755 and 1758 at its Regular meeting of September 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and Ordinance No. 1756 at its Adjourned Regular meeting of September 14, 2023. Both meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2 nd Floor, San Clemente.

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO City Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

20236669534

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

THE ORANGE MAGAZINE

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

1B.SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in Orange County on: 01/30/2020.

FILE NO. 20206566624

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 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 NOTICES

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

20236669533

e 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

e Fictitious Business Name referred to above was led 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 is business is conducted by a DE Limited Liability Company.

San Clemente Times LLC /s/ Norb Garrett, Chief Executive O cer is statement was led 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

e 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

e Fictitious Business Name referred to above was led 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. is business is conducted by a DE Limited Liability Company.

San Clemente Times LLC /s/ Norb Garrett, Chief Executive O cer is statement was led with the County Clerk on 08/08/2023.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2023-01340644

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Veronica Marie Spedden led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

VERONICA MARIE SPEDDEN

Proposed Name

ROSE MARIE SPEDDEN

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 le 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 led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: 09/26/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D-100 Remote Hearing. e address of the court is: Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (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/ nd-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: 08/07/2023

JUDGE LAYNE MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: San Clemente Times August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT

(Name): Hugo Camargo

AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Hugo Camargo

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion y en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: Rowena Bauzon

Nombre del demandante:Rowena Bauzon

CASE NUMBER ( Numero de caso :23P000108

You have 30 calendar days a er this Summons and Petition are served on you to le a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not le your Response on time, the court may make orders a ecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help nding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/sel elp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Usted tiene 30 días calendario después de que se le entreguen esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) en la corte y recibir una copia al peticionario. Una carta, llamada telefónica o comparecencia ante el tribunal no lo protegerá. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, el tribunal puede dictar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. Es posible que se le ordene pagar los honorarios y costos de manutención y abogados.

Para obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto con un abogado inmediatamente. Obtenga ayuda para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de autoayuda en línea de los tribunales de California ( www.courts. ca.gov/sel elp), en el sitio web de Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o comunicándose con el colegio de abogados local de su condado.

NOTICE—RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2 : ese restraining orders are e ective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. ey are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement o cer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER : If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. e court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

AVISO: LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁN

EN LA PÁGINA 2 : Estas órdenes de restricción son efectivas contra ambos cónyuges o parejas de hecho hasta que se desestime la petición, se dicte una sentencia o el tribunal dicte órdenes adicionales. Son exigibles en cualquier lugar de California por cualquier o cial de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de ellos.

EXENCIÓN DE TARIFAS: Si no puede pagar la tarifa de presentación, pídale al secretario un formulario de exención de tarifas. El tribunal puede ordenarle que pague la totalidad o parte de los honorarios y costos que el tribunal renunció para usted o la otra parte.

Starting immediately, you and every other party are restricted from removing from the state, or applying for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

is restraining order takes e ect against the petitioner when he or she les the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service.

is restraining order remains in e ect until the judgement is entered, the petition is dimissed, or the court makes other orders.

is order is enforeceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement o cer who has received or seen a copy of it.

A partir de ahora, usted y todas las demás partes tienen restricciones para expulsar del estado, o solicitar, al hijo menor o niños para quienes esta acción busca establecer una relación padre-hijo o una orden de custodia sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de cualquier otra parte o una orden del tribunal. Esta orden de restricción surte efecto contra el peticionario cuando presenta la petición y contra el demandado cuando se le noti ca personalmente la citación y la petición O cuando renuncia y acepta la noti cación.

Esta orden de restricción permanece en vigor hasta que se dicte la sentencia, se desestime la petición o el tribunal dicte otras órdenes.

Esta orden es previsible en cualquier lugar de California por cualquier o cial de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de ella.

NOTICE- ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH

INSURANCE Do you or someone in your household need a ordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay toward high-quality, a ordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-1506

AVISO- ACCESO A UN SEGURO DE SALUD

ASEQUIBLE ¿Usted o alguien en su hogar necesita

un seguro de salud asequible? Si es así, debe solicitar Covered California. Covered California puede ayudar a reducir el costo que usted paga por atención médica asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener más información, visite www.coveredca.com O llame a Covered California al 1-800-1506

1. e name and address of the court are (El nombre y la dirección del tribunal son): Orange County Superior Court, Family Law Operations, 341 e City Drive, Post O ce Box 14170, Orange, CA 92863-1570

2. e name, address and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are ( El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del peticionario, o del peticionario sin abogado, son : Rowena Bauzon, 32167 Paseo Carolina, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, PH: 949-257-6439

3. Date (Fecha): 02/01/2023, David Yamasaki, Clerk ( Secretario, por , J. Camacho, Deputy ( Asistente)

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236668405

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

CARTER’S HOPE, LLC

742 E CHAPMAN AVE ORANGE, CA 92866

Full Name of Registrant(s):

BELLA VITA LLC

23 CHIMNEY LANE

LADERA RANCH, CA 92694

is business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company

e registrant commenced to transact business under the ctitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

BELLA VITA LLC/s/HALLIE PALOMARES, HALLIE PALOMARES, MANAGING MEMBER/ MANAGER is statement was led with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/24/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

MATT BIOLOS WINS INAUGURAL VISSLA CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR SHAPER RANKINGS

San Clemente shaper ranks No. 1 in WSL’s unique surfboard-builder competition

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

On Sept. 9, the first San Clemente Boardbuilders Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class as the centerpiece of the new Rhythm and Resin Festival in the Los Molinos District.

And while this go-around will largely celebrate the pioneers and tribal elders of the shaping community, the future is wide open.

In keeping with the town’s tradition of providing a safe haven for some of the world’s most notorious surfboard-building talent, San Clemente’s Matt “Mayhem” Biolos won the WSL’s Vissla Championship Tour Shaper Rankings.

To support surfboard builders, the WSL this year launched a unique competition to see which surfboard labels enjoyed the most competitive success on the Championship Tour. Over the course of the season, points were awarded to each surfboard brand based on the results of the surfers riding said brand.

Given just how prolific Biolos’ designs are on the Championship Tour, from this writer’s perspective, he seemed an obvious frontrunner to win the Shaper Rankings.

Other international brands vying for the top spot included Australian-based DHD, Sharp Eye (with roots in Brazil), Channel Islands in Santa Barbara and Pyzel in Hawaii.

GROM OF THE WEEK

MASON MOSCHOPOULOS

BY JAKE HOWARD

It’s been a heck of a summer for up-and-coming goofy-footer Mason Moschopoulos. After scoring some epic waves on a surf trip to the idyllic Indonesian island of Bali, Mason came home more fired up than ever—and it’s showing in his competitive results.

Making a ton of finals in the Sun Diego AM Slam Series, he scored a second-place finish at the recent event held at the San Clemente Pier. He’s also been putting time in on the Calvary

Five-time world champ and Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore, who has been riding Biolos’ designs since she was a teenager, won the first event of the year at Pipe and set the pace. After that, it was San Clemente’s Griffin Colapinto’s turn to shine. Putting together the best career of his life, a string of runner-up finishes and a win at the Surf Ranch Pro kept the roll going.

Then it was Brazil’s Yago Dora’s turn to get in on the action. Leveraging his patented silky-smooth style and radical air game, Dora took out the Rio Pro. And to end the season on a high note, San Clemente resident Caroline Marks earned a much-deserved win in Tahiti to clinch the Shaper Rankings for Biolos.

“As the season progressed and our crew was doing well, I still didn’t want to highlight it through our social media or marketing,” Biolos explained on his Instagram account. “It felt like bragging, and I didn’t want to jinx our surfers, or distract from their work. But after a while, I realized that so many surfing fans and friends were following and paying attention.”

“Although I don’t believe it makes our brand, or our staff, any better than other brands or shapers that live and work in this stressful, challenging game of building boards for the world’s best, it does feel good to

have our team perform well and have a spotlight on our passion and craft,” he continued. “Definitely need to thank our main backup shapers, Jeff Widener and Chris Kaysen, as well as Gian Bernini (Team Manager), Mike Kinna (Team glassing), as well as the entire staff at Lost Surfboards.”

With Biolos taking the win, Sharp Eye landed in second, thanks to big years by San Clemente resident Filipe Toledo and Aussie Jack Robinson, while DHD landed in third. Rounding out the top five were Pyzel in fourth and Channel Islands in fifth.

It’s a theme you’ve read about in this column before, but once again, we see San Clemente standing tall on

the global surf stage.

Biolos’ win isn’t just a win for him and his team at Lost; it’s proof positive that when it comes to contributing to the sport and culture of surfing at the most elite level, this area continues to produce world-class talent.

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

Chapel Surfing Association circuit, as well as in the Western Surfing Association competitions.

“He’s getting good fast,” says coach Lucas Filardi-Taub.

Living in Ladera Ranch, Mason is rarely home. Preferring to split his time between his two favorite spots at Trestles and Salt Creek, he’s seemingly always in the water. And when he’s not out ripping with friends or working on his technique with his coach, you’ll likely find him shredding around town on his skateboard or training in jiu-jitsu.

Riding Rumaner Surfboards, Mason also enjoys the support of Clean Juice Dana Point and EyeOnSurfing.

As he climbs up the ranks, be sure to keep an eye on him in the months and years to come. He’s bound to be a key player for the next generation of San

Clemente surf stars who are waiting in the wings. SC

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

Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F

Water Visibility: San Clemente: 3-4’

Catalina: 15-20’

Thursday: Mix of SSW swells set up waistchest high waves, (3-4’) for many spots, while best breaks hit head high, (5’). Light/variable wind for the early morning, then building westerly wind in the afternoon puts some bump on the water..

Outlook: Southerly swell peaks on Friday, putting more spots in waist to shoulder high surf, (3-4’+). Those waves hold into Saturday, then ease to mainly thigh-stomach high, (2-3’+) on Sunday as the swell tapers off. For Friday and the weekend, a light morning sea breeze rises to moderate west winds in the afternoons.

Caroline Marks, on her way to winning the Tahiti Pro at Teahupoo, solidifies her spot at the upcoming WSL Finals and gives her surfboard shaper, Matt Biolos, the win in the first Vissla CT Shaper Rankings.. Photo: Courtesy of Matt Dunbar/ WSL

Mason Moschopoulos. Photo: Courtesy of the Moschopoulos Family

THE COACH HOUSE

Sa J N

TWO STEPPING

NDER THE STAR

an Coal on l RS

The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition presents the 21st annual

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 21st annual Two Stepping Under the Stars Event at the Riding Park on August 5th. We would like to give a special thank you to all the amazing sponsors who made this event possible!

Premier Presenting Sponsor Platinum Buckle Sponsor Host Sponsor Trails of Discovery

Gold Buckle Sponsors

Silver Buckle Sponsors

Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, Bank of America Private Bank, Skye Ranch, Firner Equestrian, American Horse Products, Kramer Orthopedics, Orange County Equine Veterinary Services, Cuesta Construction,Orange County Horse Show Association, Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc., Diane Craig- DVM DACVS- Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County, STRUT CARES, 5M Ranch and 5M Equine Performance Center

Bronze Buckle Sponsors

Tegan and Corey Tabor, VCS Environmental, Mission Equine Hospital, Las Vaqueras Womens Riding Club, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center, Stone Creek Dressage, Equine Veterinary Associates Inc , Zone 4, John Berney Equestrian, Dr. Julie Ryan Johnson and Dr. Gary Johnson, Moe Architecture, Dana Smith Show Team, Dr Sam and Kate Roth, Swallows Inn, Betsy & Ray King, Padre Junipero Serra Riders, Rancho Mission Viejo, The Shea Center, Rio Vista Stables, Gordon and Marsha Youde, Cinquini Insurance Services, Stephanie Frisch Insurance 101 Services, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Wildfire Mercantile, CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, MG Group - Carrie Gilmore and Paige McDaniel, Ramblin’ Rogues Square Dance Club Mission Viejo, Flyer and Flyer PLC, Palmera and Andrew Todd

Copper Buckle Sponsors

The Oaks Equestrian Facility, Capistrano Ranch, Animal Magnetism, Reveal Equestrian, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., In Concert Pilates, Kruse Feed and Supply, Diane Harkey, Tom and Margarita Solazzo, Vermeulen's Landscaping INC, DVM Management, Equivont, Tyra Hattersley and Jon Dibble, The Peppermint Pig Boutique, Stroscher Ranch, Talega Animal Hospital, Surf and Turf Therapy, Luxury Ranch Interior Design, Nature's Fodder

If you haven't joined the SJCEC, you can become a lifetime member and supporter by visiting sanjuanequestrian.org