February 14, 2019 by San Clemente Times

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Ready, Set, Oorah! Marine Raider Challenge returns for second year in San Clemente E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Competitors at the Marine Raider Challenge get set for the start of the race in 2018. Photo: Courtesy of Marine Raider Challenge

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Chief of Police: Social Media Causes Problems in Dealing with Homeless EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

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and Jaimee Johnson of Sister of the Street, spoke about some of their experiences in human trafficking and how they found opportunities outside their past lives. They spoke about the importance of finding people who have been trafficked gainful employment and a way to escape their traffickers.

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WHAT’S NEXT: The event raised $15,000 with about 90 people in attendance for the i-5 Freedom Network to continue its goals of educating businesses and creating partnerships. For more information, visit i5freedomnetwork.org. —EH

Challenge by MemorialCare on Zoning Rejected by Federal Judge after Nearly Three-Year Litigation; $42.5 Million Demand to be Tried THE LATEST: San Clemente took a major step toward getting away from the crosshairs of a $42.5 million lawsuit filed by the former owner of the city’s last and only hospital. Federal Judge David O. Carter issued a ruling on Wednesday, Feb. 6, that stated the city was within its rights to zone the land on which the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center hospital sits as required to provide emergency services and operate as a hospital. “Because the City’s enactment of (the city’s zoning ordinance) was a legislative zoning decision rather than a quasiadjudicatory act,” it did not violate the law, Carter stated in his ruling. “The Property at issue is a 6.63-acre parcel that is small enough under California law to be subject to spot zoning,” the federal judge stated. MemorialCare sued the city after it claimed that the zoning was unfair and that they could not financially support the hospital, which closed in May 2016. They cited a lack of patients and that they could not provide the services required. They are demanding $42.5 million in retribution, the estimated value of the property. “However, MemorialCare’s argument that the City provided no evidence that the Zoning Changes would make it more likely that a hospital would remain open on the Property flips the burden of proof,” Carter stated. “Under the applicable standards, MemorialCare has the burden to provide evidence establishing that the Zoning Changes have no relation to the public welfare or are arbitrary and capricious.” In a press release, the city noted that the judge ruled based on the 15,000 annual emergency room visits the hospital attended, a study that showed mortality rates increase when hospitals close and an Orange County Fire Authority report that states the hospital’s closure would increase “impacts to other hospitals within Orange County and would impact OCFA’s provision of emergency services.” San Clemente Times February 14-20, 2019

Final Environmental Report Published on SONGS Offshore Conduits Brenda Wells, executive director of the i-5 Freedom Network, speaks to audience members on Monday, Feb. 11, during the ‘Be a Big Cheese’ fundraiser at The Cellar in San Clemente. Photo: Eric Heinz

Emergency medical technicians do not record deaths in an ambulance. People are recorded alive or dead at the scene or at the hospital, experts told the San Clemente Times in 2016, which made it difficult during the closure debate to pinpoint whether a closure would be, empirically, more deadly. San Clemente Mayor Steve Swartz said he was pleased with the ruling from the court. “The Court’s ruling supports the City’s position in protecting the public safety of its residents and the greater South Orange County Region by ensuring the property is zoned for a hospital and emergency room,” Swartz stated in a press release on Feb. 7. Although the city defended itself on the zoning changes portion of the lawsuit, there’s still the matter of whether MemorialCare will be granted compensation. “At a minimum, the Zoning Changes keep that possibility open and the Court cannot say that the Zoning Changes will have absolutely no impact on, or are completely unrelated to, the goal of maintaining a running hospital and ER in the City,” Carter stated in his ruling. “However, the impact of the Zoning Changes and the feasibility of maintaining a hospital will likely be litigated in the next phase of trial, when the Court considers, among other things, whether the Zoning Changes deprived MemorialCare of all feasible use of the Property and effected a taking for which just compensation must be paid.” City attorney Scott Smith said he is “really confident” that the city will be successful in defending itself against the multimillion-dollar suit, which alleges an unconstitutional taking of land. “The test for an unconstitutional taking is deprivation of all reasonable use, and

their defense has been that they weren’t making as much money as they’d hoped, but that’s a different measure,” Smith said. “We’re happy to see the council’s action validated.” Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s administrator, Tony Struthers, said the hospital provider will address the matter at length at a later time. “We are reviewing the Judge’s ruling and continue to evaluate all options,” Struthers stated in an email requesting comment from the San Clemente Times. WHAT’S NEXT: Smith said the trial for the monetary compensation is likely to be heard in the next few months. It’s scheduled for Feb. 26 on the court docket, but Smith said extenuating circumstances may cause it to be delayed. —Eric Heinz

Anti-Human Trafficking Network Hosts Third ‘Be a Big Cheese’ Fundraiser THE LATEST: In its third year, i-5 Freedom Network hosted the annual “Be a Big Cheese” fundraiser at The Cellar on Monday, Feb. 11, in San Clemente. The i-5 nonprofit works to educate local businesses to look for signs of human traffickers and how to adequately report them. The organization started working with hotel managers in the area, where trafficking has been reported. Director Brenda Wells said the organization has partnered with Guardian Group, a national anti-human trafficking organization. Jeff Tiegs of Guardian Group spoke during the event. Two life experience consultants or experts, Ebony Jones of Living Beyond

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THE LATEST: Public comment is now available for a portion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) final environmental impact report (EIR) regarding the Unit 2 and 3 offshore conduits that were used to pull in ocean water to keep generators cool. The proposed project will “remove offshore components and install mammal exclusion barriers for the Units 2 and 3 conduits; place temporary solid covers on top of the mammal exclusion barriers on the Unit 2 discharge conduit to allow for future use, if needed”; and it will “remove navigational and environmental monitoring buoys and anchors,” according to the executive summary of the EIR. WHAT’S NEXT: The State Lands Commission will meet to review, consider, and receive public comment on certification of the final EIR, and, if it is certified, the board will take action on the proposals on March 21 in Southern California. Details will be provided as they become available on the State Lands website: slc.ca.gov. —Staff

Chief of Police: Social Media Posts Distort Facts, Suggest ‘Potentially Illegal’ Tactics THE LATEST: Lt. Mike Peters, the chief of San Clemente Police Services, was visibly irked by recent posts on social media regarding crime and safety in the city. During the Feb. 5 City Council meeting, Peters said he’s seen an alarming amount of content that is disruptive to the public-safety efforts his department is trying to make with regard to the homeless population. “Social media is a proponent of some ideas that are unlawful, and it’s kind of (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

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(Cont. from page 3) frightening sometimes,” Peters said. “I try not to watch too much on social media. Unfortunately, it draws me in like a bad train wreck sometimes.” During the meeting, Mercy House representative Stephanie Ogas, an outreach coordinator, said that San Clemente’s homeless population is mostly made up of people who have lived here, are from here or have family here. About 42 percent of the new contacts were identified as having some kind of local tie. Ogas said it’s been difficult to increase their outreach numbers, because most of the homeless people they’ve communicated with usually go back to stay with someone they know or a family member when it becomes difficult to sleep outside. Ogas said Mercy House now has three staff members working on homeless outreach. Peters emphasized that the public needs to call the police to report a problem and not just send emails or post to social media. He also implored the community to not exaggerate the severity of their calls, as it can put both law enforcement and residents in danger. “It gets a little ridiculous when folks out there, especially in the social media realm,

want to identify a homeless individual because of the way they dress or the way they look, as committing a crime; and there are terms for that, and there are protections in the Constitution for that,” Peters said. “And the folks in our community and across our state need to understand they voted for things like (Props 47 and 57).” Peters pointed directly to Props 47 and 57 as the main source of increasing homelessness. According to the numbers that Peters said he compiled, there are about 42,000 more people on the streets in California who would be in jail now if low-level drug offenses had not been reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. He also said that there are people on the streets with addictions to hard drugs who could be rehabilitated if they were taken to jail. He reiterated that it is not illegal to be homeless. San Clemente’s ordinances permit officers to remove someone from private property, and officers can give the offender a notice. A repeat offense can result in a ticket, and in situations where the trespassing is likely to continue, officers can make an arrest. WHAT’S NEXT: The Point-in-Time Count that took place in January to take census

of the homeless population throughout Orange County is expected to be compiled into a report by April. People who leave items in areas where officers are permitted to enter will eventually be collected and stored for a 90-day period. “It will be at the station, and we’re presently writing the protocols first, and (then) send to the county counsel,” Peters said. “When we have these campsites that are abandoned, we post a 24-hour notice for people to pack up stuff and move it and off the property.” The city is also working on a bus voucher and hotel or motel voucher for families and people who are looking to find temporary and permanent housing. The lawsuit between Orange County Catholic Worker, a nonprofit in Santa Ana, and the county has still not been closed. County officials declined to comment when asked if any developments had takem place regarding a south county shelter location. For more information about San Clemente’s homeless resources and efforts, visit san-clemente.org under Latest News and click “Homeless Resources.” —EH

Outlets to Manage New Visit California Information Center THE LATEST: The Outlets at San Clemente recently was selected by the California Office of Tourism to host a Visit California Welcome Center. The welcome centers provide information for tourists and locals. There is planned freeway signage that will direct motorists to the Outlets’ welcome center in the near future, as the retail manager works with the city on that. Outlets marketing director Nicky See said that because the shopping center already has employees in its customer service department, they’ve been given training to be representatives of the welcome center. “It is exciting for us and something that we’d been working on,” See said, adding that they needed support from the community and Chamber of Commerce. WHAT’S NEXT: There will be a grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 28 with times and specifics to be announced. —EH

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San Clemente Woman’s Club Donates Beach Wheelchair to Marine Safety Thanks to the San Clemente Woman’s Club, there will be more access for people with disabilities to enjoy the local sands after the club recently purchased a third beach wheelchair and donated it to the city’s Marine Safety Division. Cost of the new wheelchair was about $2,400, which was paid for through fundraisers and other projects the nonprofit conducts. Marine Safety Chief Bill Humphreys said the beach wheelchairs are in “very high” demand during the summer months. People who would like to rent a beach wheelchair may do so by calling the Marine Safety Division at 949.361.8219.

2/4 to Host Softball Tournament on Friday, Feb. 18 San Clemente’s adopted Marine unit, the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (2/4), will host a softball tournament on Friday, Feb. 15, at Richard T. Steed Sport Complex featuring several law enforcement and military personnel. Participants will be divided into eight teams. Each of the five companies will provide one team; Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Fire Authority and community members will provide one team each. Check-in for the double-elimination tournament starts at 8:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin shortly thereafter.

TEDx Youth SCHS Announces First TEDx Event in San Clemente A TEDx talk, named TEDxYouth@ SCHS, will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at the San Clemente High School Little Theatre, 700 Avenida Pico. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme “It Starts Now.” “I wanted to create a TEDx event that was curated specifically for our San Clemente community and that showcased the talent of students,” said Jason Keany, the organizer of the TEDx and a senior student at SCHS. “I hope that with this event we can show the community what youth are capable of.” TEDx is a program of locally organized events to provide a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events were later featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe. San Clemente Times February 14-20, 2019

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The San Clemente Woman’s Club donated a third beach wheelchair to the city’s Marine Safety Division on Monday, Feb. 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

Guest speakers include: • Jonathan Bisch, a volleyball coach and English and film teacher at SCHS who considers himself a tour guide for student articulators, creatives and athletes. • Ishaan Mody, a student and athlete at SCHS who is pursuing the IB diploma and hopes to study a subject in STEM at a fouryear university. • Saffron Sener, an SCHS alumnus currently studying Art History at UC Berkeley. Creating zines in her junior year of high school, Saffron went on to become the Chair for the Zine Subcommittee of Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Student Committee (BAMPFA SC). • Dr. Cat Nolan, an SCHS administrator who loves her job and is constantly teaching and learning from young people. • Drew Formsama, a 17-year-old coauthor of Everyday Generosity and global speaker who motivates youth to be generous in a “selfie world.” For more information about TEDxYouth@SCHS, visit www.ted.com/tedx/ events/30953.

SOCGEMS: Lapis Lazuli, ‘The Stone of Civilization’ Lapis Lazuli prospector and lapidary/ jewelry artist Patrick Keegan is the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the South Orange County Gem and Mineral Society (SOCGEMS). Lapis is one of the oldest-mined stones and has been found in ancient burial sites from the 3rd century, B.C. It was a prized stone in Egypt and favored by the pharaohs for its deep blue color. Keegan has been prospecting for the semiprecious stone since he was 12 years old. The meeting also will feature a discussion of the February birthstone, amethyst, by SOCGEMS president Gary Martin. SOCGEMS meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. at

the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. Guests are welcome at no charge. Speaker presentation is preceded by hospitality and refreshments, a raffle, gem-ofthe-month presentation and a brief business meeting. SOCGEMS members are invited to field trips, special auctions, classes in lapidary, junior rock hound activities and more. For more information visit socgems.com or follow it on Facebook.com/socgems.

OC Public Libraries to Offer Amnesty Days Starting this Week OC Public Libraries will offer its “Fine Free Library Days” from Feb. 14-24. Any items with overdue fines or items that have been marked as “lost” can be returned, and related fines and fees will be waived. During a similar event in 2011, entitled “Amnesty Week,” 6,700 overdue items were brought back to the library system, equaling $167,925 in returned materials, according to OC Public Libraries. A survey of 18 branches during that time period revealed attendance up more than 4,500 users from the same week the previous year.

U.S. Coast Guard Asks Public Help in Illegal Passenger Operations The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for your assistance. “Illegal passenger operations pose a danger to unsuspecting or ill-advised passengers, as well as the legitimate commercial passenger vessel industry,” a press release from the U.S. Coast Guard last week stated. “Legitimate operators, credentialed mariners and concerned customers are encouraged to report suspected illegal passenger vessel operations.” For more information or to report a pos-

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CHALLENGING CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 10 a.m. The Challenging Cancer Support Group will host a meeting. This is a group intended for survivors, patients and their family members to discuss the obstacles that come with battling cancer. The meeting is free to attend. Email donnavigil2@gmail. com for more information. Heritage Christian Fellowship, 190 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. 949.361.1022. TEEN AA 6 p.m. Open to people 13-18 years old. Teenagers will be able to share stories and experiences along with adult moderators. 1040 Calle Negocio. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Club Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. scsunriserotary.com. SAN CLEMENTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regular meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. sanclemente.org. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente meets on most Wednesdays. Fratello’s Italian Restaurant, 647 Camino De Los Mares No. 126, San Clemente. sanclementekiwanis.com. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente Planning Commission will host its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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Ready, Set, Oorah! Marine Raider Challenge returns to San Clemente on Feb. 17 BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

spectacle of athletic competition will return to San Clemente on Saturday, Feb. 17, after the success of last year’s Marine Raider Challenge. The race goes throughout the outer rim of the city limits and into the state parks, taking about three and a half hours on average to complete. Prime Hall, the executive director of the Marine Raider Challenge, said last year’s event was able to raise about $75,000 for charities that benefit special operations. At the opening ceremony at 8 a.m., Gold Star families will lead the introduction to the race to remember the fallen Special Forces, Raiders and other military service members. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. with a fin-swim out into the Pacific Ocean along the Pier. The race continues with a run down to the California State Parks land, followed by a cross through trail systems winding down to Vista Hermosa Sports Park and the San Clemente Aquatics Center. There, the competitors will have to complete an underwater torpedo challenge (a game invented by Hall and a few former Marines) and a brick tow that requires participants to drag an object the length of the pool. Hall said competitors should finish anywhere between 11 a.m. and sometime in early afternoon. “We had some pretty freak athletes come last year, but we’re thinking that no one will finish under three hours,” Hall said. “Once we say ‘go,’ it’s continuous until they finish at the end.” The route is about 10.5 miles, not including the swimming portions and workout endurance required. “We built out the route a lot more this year, working with all the different permitting agencies and (attending) probably over 50 meetings, a lot of emails back and forth,” Hall said. “This is pretty much like the best route we could possibly have. Even the Aquatics Center…got involved. Last year, we finished at Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park, and this year we’re finishing at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.” Ret. USMC Capt. Derek Herrera, a San Clemente resident and former Marine Raider until he was paralyzed from the midsection down, is an active board

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The icons where people are located along the race route indicate where volunteers will be located; the hexagons are locations where Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be stationed to ensure participants’ safe crossing. The Marine Raider Challenge starts at 8 a.m. at the San Clemente Pier. See map in color online. Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Raider Challenge

member of the Marine Raider Challenge. “We’ve been doing great so far this year, and…we’re going to be able to continue to support the needs of the Marine Raider community, and that’s why we’re investing in all this time into it, which is so important to me,” Herrera said. “It’s going to be a bit more challenging this year, because we were able to make the hike route much more difficult. The city was really supportive, and Prime really took care of (the permitting), and we’re also streamlining the course a little bit, learning the lessons from last year, and it’ll make it more exciting.” Ocean Festival referee Barrett Tester will officiate the ocean swim sector of the race, and about 150 volunteers have signed up to help with this year’s event, Hall said. The MRC is reserved for armed forces, both active and inactive duty, with 24 challengers racing in teams of two. The Special Forces represented at the MRC include the Marine Raiders, Navy SEALs, U.S. Army Special Forces (Rangers) and Marine Corps Reconnaissance. Putting together the MRC is no small feat. At last year’s challenge, organizers worked for about a year with multiple jurisdictions and obtained their final permits with about a month to go. This year, MRC conducted a briefing with the city and sheriff’s department to find different ways to decrease the time needed to cross and run along streets. They also plan to host a final preparation meeting

with city officials on Friday night, Feb. 16, in case of any adverse weather conditions. “We’ll (assess the situation) on Friday to see if we need to make any changes to the route,” Hall said. At the end of the race, winners will receive specialized handmade paddles signifying their accomplishments. “I’m really grateful for the support from the community and the city, from all the planning officials to the people coming out to support us and businesses that have sponsored events, and it makes me proud to be able to live here and do this event,” Herrera said. SC

HOW TO DONATE TO OR SPONSOR A TEAM If you’d like to donate to a specific team participating in the Marine Raider Challenge, visit their Facebook page under Marine Raider Challenge and find the fundraiser’s tab. All proceeds raised from the MRC go toward Special Forces Charities. For additional information, visit marineraiderchallenge.org. Last year, organizers were able to raise $75,000 for the charities.

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RACE SCHEDULE 8 a.m. Opening Ceremony South Side of the San Clemente Pier—Athlete Check-In 8:30 a.m. Race Begins Leg 1 • 2K Ocean Fin-Swim. Ocean, South Side of the San Clemente Pier Leg 2 • 2.5K Beach Run. Water Edge Run, Pier to Cotton’s Point State Beach Leg 3 • Trail Run, California State Beaches. Californian State Beaches and Parks Trail Heading Inland East Leg 4 • Trail Run. South Prima Deshecha Trail in Talega to La Pata/Vista Hermosa Around or after 10:30 a.m. Leg 5 • Pool Workout. Vista Hermosa Sports Park Pool, Deep End, Lanes 10-16 • 25 Meter underwater swim (breath holding) • 25 Meter underwater walk w/10lb. brick (breath holding) • 25 Meter Brick Tow • 200 Meter Endurance Swim Leg 6 • Field Events. Vista Hermosa Sports Park: Football Field No. 1 • Bodyweight Pushups • Sandbag Carries • Flutter Kicks • Shuttle Run 12:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies. Grass Space at SC Aquatics Center • Vendors/Sponsors Set Up • Lunch Service • Award Presentations for winning athletes

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was born in Los Angeles. My parents were of Mexican descent, and I have two sisters. My mother believed I had some artistic ability and enrolled me in a Saturday morning painting class when I was about 9 years old. I became a lawyer in 1965 and was practicing law in Los Angeles. I became a part of a young Mexican-Americans group that met on Saturday mornings at a Mexican restaurant for breakfast. We contributed $10 each week into a fund for Mexican-American candidates seeking public offices. There were not many elected Mexican-Americans in those days. We wanted to change that. Jesse Unruh was going to run for governor and believed he could not win if he didn’t have a MexicanAmerican candidate on the Democratic Party’s ticket. Jesse spoke to our group and promised money for the campaign and for others to run. I was asked to run by the club, and Unruh promised to endorse me. On the last day to file for office, two Democratic candidates filed for the position I

sought. I lost, and Unruh lost the governor’s race. I later was nominated for secretary of the state by the Democratic Party, but I lost. I returned to my law office and practice. During the time I campaigned, I ran into Jerry Brown up and down this state while he was campaigning for governor. After the election, Brown called on me to find him candidates for the numerous cabinet vacancies he had to fill. I leaped at the chance and covered California. Resumes came in, and he began interviewing them. Then he asked me, “What position do you want?” I had given the matter some thought in the event he asked me if I wanted a position. I wanted a position that would motivate other Mexican-Americans to seek positions. I answered, “DMV.” He looked at me and said, “If you screw up, I’ll fire you.” “Fair enough,” I said. So I became the new director of DMV, to the regret of the employees of DMV. They had written Brown to reappoint the existing director. I contacted my old friend, Charlie Ericksen, a newspaperman, and asked him to come to California. He came out, met with the governor and was given his approval. The next two years were the most exciting years of my life. Brown left us alone as we opened up positions for women and all ethnic backgrounds. Brown sent a group of women to see me. They wanted childcare facilities for mothers who worked. I didn’t call Jerry; I just assumed he wanted it built. I found a woman who had been a DMV employee for many years, and I told her to find a place in our buildings to have a childcare facilities. She proceeded and gave me up-

dated reports. In a year, we had opened a childcare facility for DMV employees. The governor was impressed by our effort. We changed renewal notices. We printed the driver’s license manual in six languages to make sure people with limited Englishspeaking skills could know the rules of the road. We had DMV offices opened on Saturday, so drivers did not have to miss work to get their licenses renewed. We had places in our offices where customers could leave their children while parents were in line. We registered voters in our offices. We had artists paint murals in our offices. After two years, I was appointed the United THE VIEW States Attorney for FROM THE PIER Sacramento and Fresno. By Herman Sillas I later returned to private practice in Los Angeles and Sacramento. I had been painting for many years and began selling my pictures. I began writing columns for various newspapers. What I have learned at this place is that the occupants living here are people with great experiences. The administration has approved making your experiences known to the rest of us. I have shared some of my experiences, and I would love to know your experiences and share them with all of us here. Herman Sillas is an author and a resident of San Clemente and a former U.S District Attorney. He may be reached at sillas@aol.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to The Editor DON’T FENCE ME IN STEVE NETHERBY, San Clemente

When I read the letter to the editor, “Protect the Ridge Route Trail,” in the Jan. 31-Feb. 6 edition of the San Clemente Times requesting signage and fencing on the San Clemente Ridgeline Trail (called the Rancho San Clemente Trail on the city trail map), I was, to put it melodramatically, horrified. I immediately thought of Long Island, where my wife and I lived before we moved to San Clemente 46 years ago. At the entrance to every park and beach there, instead of welcoming, enjoy-your-park signage, we invariably encountered an oversized sign trumpeting, in big type, warnings against doing all the things you shouldn’t do San Clemente Times February 14-20, 2019

“warnings of sharp, blind turns, steep grades and speed limits” advocated by Ms. Barnes’s HOA? Fencing that mirrors that along the Beach Trail? The trail is wide, its “sharp, blind turns” and “steep grades” are speed-limiting enough for its self-propelled activities. And I would bet those trail users I share the trail with whenever I hike or cycle it would echo with me the words of the old cowboy song, “Don’t fence me in!”

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in a park. Before entering a public beach, we often had to negotiate a chain-link fence. Our enjoyment of those places set aside for recreation and natural beauty were tamped down before we even stepped inside. When we first arrived in San Clemente, it’s true that I had to climb a barbed-wire fence to access the dirt ranch road that is now the paved Ridgeline Trail. The friendliness of the horseback cowhands there let me know the fence was there to keep cattle in, not keep me out. I was stunned by the expansive beauty of our backcountry and the views the road provided of mountains, islands, ocean and coast. Just as valuable to me was the freedom I felt there. Here was a place a person’s spirit could soar and imagination could roam free. Today, the trail is paved and the fences have disappeared, so many more can experience that same soaring freedom. There’s already adequate, tasteful, non-buzz-killing signage at the entrance to and along the Ridgeline Trail outlining potential dangers and proper usage. But

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Thursday | 14 VALENTINE’S SURF ’N TURF 5-9 p.m. Enjoy a four-course dinner featuring a build-your-own, surf ’n turf menu and strawberry champagne toast. Live music by Desi Relator. $65 per person. Open to the public. Kids club available. Bella Collina San Clemente, 200 Av. La Pata. 949.498.6604. bellacollinasanclemente.com. RUN CLUB THURSDAYS 6 p.m. Competing in your first 5K or your 50th marathon? Run with other new and experienced runners from 2XU at the Outlets to the end of the Pier and back every Thursday. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.558.5054. facebook. com/2xusanclemente/. SOPRANO PERFORMANCE: LIV REDPATH 7 p.m. Opera starlet Liv Redpath, a Harvard University alumna and Juilliardtrained vocalist, is in her second season as a Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist with Los Angeles Opera. The evening will include Valentine’s Day-themed desserts, and champagne will be available. Tickets: $20 for members and $25 for non-members. A limited number of $1 tickets are available for children ages 6-16. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

Friday | 15 LIVE MUSIC: TUNNEL VISION 9 p.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.) San Clemente-based Tunnel Vision will perform. Tickets are $12. Age restricted to 21 and over. OC Tavern, 2369 S. El Camino Real. 949.542.8877. octavern.com.

Saturday | 16 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. The car show attracts hundreds of car enthusiasts each week. No registration is required and spectators are San Clemente Times February 14-20, 2019

Liam Neeson stars as Nels Coxman in ‘Cold Pursuit.’ Photo: Doane Gregory Daniel, 9, walks his bulldog, Bella, in the Domestic Pet category of the Kids’ Pet Parade in 2018. The duo won second place. Photo: Emily Rasmussen

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16: KIDS’ PET PARADE 10 a.m. The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is hosting its annual Kids’ Pet Parade at the Los Rios Park in conjunction with the Swallows Day Parade Season. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 can show off their favorite animals, by participating in several contests. They include best team costume (owner and pet), best domestic/household pet, best exotic pet, best barnyard/farm animal and best bird. All pets must be leashed, haltered or caged, and an adult must accompany children. Signups begin at 10 a.m. and the parade starts at 12 p.m., with judging to follow. If the event gets rained out, the backup date is scheduled for Feb. 23. 31747 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.599.4323. swallowsparade.com.

welcome. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com. ORGANIZING & DIGITIZING YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS 10 a.m.-noon. Visitors are invited to this free program that includes refreshments. Park and enter behind the LDS church (not affiliated). For more information, contact silkberry@aol.com. Hosted by South Orange County California Genealogical Society. Mission Viejo Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 27976 Marguerite Parkway at Hillcrest Drive. 949.470.8498. soccgs.org.

Tuesday | 19 BEND AND BREW 6-7 p.m. This is a one-hour yoga class, followed by a pint of beer. It’s a great way to get to know your local fellow yogis and beer drinkers. Cost is $10. Left Coast Brewing Co. 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.76.2699. leftcoastbrewing.com.

Wednesday | 20 SAN CLEMENTE TOPS 9:30-10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday. Meetings include a private weigh-in followed by informational programs that focus on making small steady changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 Avenida de Estrella, 949.492.9428. tops.org.

OUTLETS PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND SIDEWALK SALE Discounts will be available throughout the weekend, Feb. 16-18. Offers vary; see stores for details. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. shoposc.com/pres.

Sunday | 17 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, plants and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

FREE COMEDY AT BLOOMS IRISH SPORTS BAR 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Blooms Irish Sports Bar with food and drink specials. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120.

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he release of Hans Petter Moland’s Cold Pursuit marks the most recent occurrence of a filmmaker remaking his own film: In Order of Disappearance (2014). One may assume this was a direct offer from StudioCanal after the original film did well internationally. It’s also allegedly the final “old man takes violent revenge on bad guys” action flick that Liam Neeson claims he plans to make. But enough backstory; how is the movie itself? In mid-winter Colorado, Nels Coxman (Neeson) is a popular snowplow driver who has just won Citizen of the Year from his town locals. He lives comfortably right outside the city with his wife, Grace (Laura Dern), and son, Kyle (Neeson’s reallife son, Michael Richardson). When Kyle doesn’t return home from work one day, Nels and Grace learn that he’s died from a drug overdose. Not convinced that his son is a drug fiend, he discovers that Kyle foolishly got involved with a cocaine cartel. Now he’s out to give the drug lords a taste of their own medicine. Cold Pursuit is very much a dark comedy, like its predecessor, more than it is a straight, dramatic-action feature. The cast and crew are clearly having a good time and not taking it too seriously. English actor Tom Bateman as the cocaine kingpin has one of the year’s hammiest, flamboyant, Razzie-worthy performances. There are some decently morbid chuckles through the death sequences, while the sexual humor is mostly cringeinducing. If you’re into B-movie schlock with barely any character development or just like seeing Neeson do his usual schtick, you might be intrigued by Cold Pursuit. SC

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New Business BRUSSELS BISTRO 218 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente 949.218.8489 brusselsbistro.com Belgian cuisine has come to Avenida Del Mar, ushering in the latest in international dining. All beers featured at Brussels are all Belgian, served in the traditional glasses of their makers. Owner Nicolas Servais said he and his business partner, head chef Thomas Crijns, are passionate about their homeland’s food. The two have known each other for about 40 years, and Crijns moved to the U.S. about 14 years ago. “We wanted to sell our culture to the American people, especially in California,” Servais said. “We first opened (a bistro) in Laguna Beach and the second one in San Clemente, because they’re not too far apart. We love the vibe of the city of San Clemente, and I think Brussels Bistro is also a good fit for downtown.” The restaurant has a little cultural influence; a black-and-white marquee wraps around the top of the bar as part of the American touch along with Spanish tiles to reflect San Clemente’s style. “We worked with a Belgian designer; this was the American touch of the restaurant, but we try to make it as Belgian as possible,” Servais said. Moules-frites (mussels and fries) are one of the most popular dishes at his Laguna Beach restaurant, Servais said. “And, of course, the beers, waffles and

the chocolate,” he said. Brussels is leasing the building from Alex Haynes, Jr. Brussels Bistro in San Clemente is slated to be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. in the evening and possibly later on weekends. There will be a brunch menu on Sundays. Details will be finalized in the near future.

New Associate ALICE P. MORAN, D.M.D. Dr. Hamilton Lee, D.M.D., F.A.C.P. 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite K 949.361.4867 moranperio.com Alice P. Moran, D.M.D. Periodontist, recently announced the addition of the practice’s new associate, Dr. Hamilton Le, D.M.D., F.A.C.P. A native of Southern California, Le graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and spent several years in Boston, receiving his doctorate in dental medicine as well as a certificate of advanced prosthodontic training from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, according to a press release from the practice. “Dr. Le was granted with Diplomate status by the American Board of Prosthodontics for successfully completing his certification. He then returned to Southern California to begin his career in prosthodontics with a focus on multidisciplinary treatment planning for patients requiring removable, fixed and implant prosthodontics. From 2013-2015, Le was president of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) California Section and is the current Chairman of the ACP Private Practice Committee. “Le strives to provide an open communication with patients in an effort to keep them a member of the treatment team,” the release stated. SC

The various glasses for specific Belgian beers hang from above the bar at Brussels Bistro in San Clemente during a soft opening on Feb. 7. Photo: Eric Heinz

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SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom Blake

An Evening with Rosanne Cash

outh Orange County seniors often ask for suggestions on how to add variety to their social routines. I can now recommend a visit to the magnificent, seniorfriendly, Chapman University MUSCO Center for the Arts in Orange. My partner, Greta, and I had a date night there Feb. 2. It was to see an old friend, Rosanne Cash, in concert. When I first met Rosanne, the oldest daughter of Johnny Cash, in 1976, she was 21. I was the director of marketing for Victoria Station, a restaurant chain that specialized in prime rib; most of the chain’s restaurants were constructed in boxcars and cabooses. Victoria Station had hired Johnny to sing train-themed radio commercials, and it was my job to work with him to ensure the company’s association with him went well. I’ve watched in admiration as Rosanne has matured into an incredible, prolific composer and musician. I’ve observed her emerge from under her famous father’s coattails and become established on her own merit. Her music isn’t solely country; it’s called “Americana,” which includes pop, rock, blues and folk. Rosanne’s career took off with a 1981 title track song and album called Seven Year Ache. She has released 15 albums. In 2015, she won three Grammy Awards for best Americana album, The River & the Thread. Rosanne has had 11 songs that reached No. 1 on the country music charts. She has published four books, her most noteworthy a 2010 memoir titled Composed. At the Feb. 2 concert, Rosanne and her husband, John Leventhal, performed as a duet. During the show, she commented that the MUSCO Center has the finest

acoustics of any venue in which she’s performed in California. A guy in the audience yelled out, “That’s what Vince Gill said.” She smiled and commented, tongue-in-cheek, “Vince is always copying me.” That brought a big laugh from the audience, which was pretty much in our age range. Rosanne sang a breathtaking version of the 1967 Bobbie Gentry song, “Ode to Billie Joe,” from The River & the Thread, as well as a hauntingly beautiful rendition of “The Long Black Veil,” from The List album, which was based on a hand-written list of 100 of the greatest American songs her dad gave her when she was 18. She ON LIFE AND mentioned she still has LOVE AFTER 50 that list. By Tom Blake After the second encore, Greta and I were able to spend a few minutes talking with her backstage. When she first noticed us, I held up a copy of my 2006 memoir, Boxcars and Prime Rib. Whatever Happened to Victoria Station? and said, “Remember this?” “How could I forget?” Rosanne said. “That’s you and dad on the cover. Didn’t I endorse the back cover?” I showed her the back cover with her quote. In a bit of an unusual request, I asked if she’d sign the inside front cover of my book, which she did, writing, “To Tom and Greta, with love, Rosanne Cash.” She said, “I remember you posted the book and my dad’s radio commercials on your Victoria Station website.” (Find link in this story at sanclementetimes.com). I said, “Yup. When you click on the link, after about five seconds, you hear Johnny

Pet of the Week: Percy

Percy. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

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singing our commercials. He sounds as good as ever.” I told Rosanne how proud I am of her and how amazingly talented she’s become. She seemed to appreciate those words, from a friend of her dad’s whom she’s known for 43 years. It was a special “date-night-out” evening for Greta and me. Add the MUSCO Center for the Arts to your list of places to go in Orange County. Parking structures are nearby, well-lighted, secure; parking is included in the price of the ticket.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites findingloveafter50. com; vicsta.com and travelafter55.com. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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ercy is a sweet little guy who wants nothing more than to be your best buddy. An 8-year-old Papillon, Percy is a bit of a couch potato and would love lounging with you. He gets along well with most other small dogs and wouldn’t mind a home with another dog for a pal. If you would like to know more about Percy, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

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Full Circle Rise of wide receiver Jaydel Jenkins highlights group of 14 on Signing Day BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ne year ago, Jaydel Jenkins was coming off his first bit of varsity football experience. The wide receiver played in only five games as a junior, with eight receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns. It wasn’t overwhelming, but his tall frame and overthe-top speed showed enough promise to get an early contact from Columbia University. That promise came to fruition as a senior as Jenkins exploded for 12 touchdowns and 1,003 yards on 51 receptions while playing in all 12 games. Jenkins topped 110 yards receiving five times, including a career-best night of 10 receptions, 166 yards and three touchdowns against Murrieta Valley on Sept. 7. The year came full circle for Jenkins on Wednesday, Feb. 6 as he signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Columbia on National Signing Day at San Clemente High School. “It’s exciting,” Jenkins said. “I’m writing the next chapter. It’s all new.” Quarterback Brendan Costello, lineman Wakely Lush and punter Charlie Bein joined Jenkins as signees for the Triton football team who were part of the San Clemente student-athletes honored in an on-campus ceremony. Costello (Oklahoma State), Lush (Stanford) and Bein (Air Force) all signed at the start of the early period in December. Costello and Bein were tagged before

Triton Report BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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San Clemente High School honored 14 student-athletes signing with college athletics programs on National Signing Day, Wednesday, Feb. 6. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

the season to be big-time signees, but players such as Jenkins and Lush had to work for their offers. “The beginning was a little slow, just waiting on colleges to contact me,” Jenkins said. “I was doing everything I could to get myself out there. Columbia has been in contact with me since spring of last year. When they first popped up, it was like ‘Whoa.’ It’s just crazy how things connect.” Jenkins will be going out to Columbia in New York City in July, and he already has a group chat going with some other Orange County players going to Columbia, including JSerra quarterback Caden Bell and future roommate Railan Peace of Sunny Hills. “It’s going to be very different,” Jenkins said. “East Coast life will be very different from West Coast life. (Going to school at Columbia is) going to be, in the long run, very

good for me, setting me up for a good career.”

Girls Water Polo Plays in Division 2 Semifinal

If San Clemente advanced, the Tritons would play the Santa MargaritaSchurr winner for the CIF-SS championship on Saturday, Feb. 16 in Irvine. The Tritons advanced in the playoffs with a first-round bye and a 6-4 win over Huntington Beach in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Feb. 9. Brooklyn Aguilera led the way over the Oilers with three goals.

New year, same matchup and looking for a different result. On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the San Clemente girls water polo team played in its second consecutive CIF-SS semifinal, and again, the Tritons took on Santa Barbara at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine. Last season, San Clemente lost to Santa Barbara in the semifinals in a one-goal thriller, 9-8. For full coverage of Wednesday’s Division 2 semifinal, check out sanclementetimes.com.

Fourteen Student-Athletes Honored on Signing Day The Tritons presented a collection of college signees in their ceremony on Wednesday. Ty Matson, a top-five goal-scorer for the San Clemente boys water polo team in back-to-back league championships, signed on with UC San Diego to stay a Triton. “I went on my official visit there last month, and I loved it,” Matson said. “The coach is great. All the players are great. They made the semifinals of NCAA D-1 last year, and that was really impressive. I can’t wait to be a part of that.” With San Clemente, Matson aimed for championships, and the mission is no different in San Diego.

Boys Soccer Hosts Division 1 Quarterfinal The San Clemente boys soccer team has looked like a team on a mission,

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On his goals, Matson said, “Winning NCAA.” Here are all of the San Clemente High School athletes honored on National Signing Day: Ellie Bagley (gymnastics, Washington); Charlie Bein (football, Air Force); Blake Bowen (soccer, San Diego State); Ellyn Casto (soccer, University of San Diego); Juliette Clark (water polo, Pomona College); Brendan Costello (football, Oklahoma State); Hanna Farnsworth (beach volleyball, Long Beach State); Raeonna Flores (softball, Concordia-Irvine); Samantha Gill (gymnastics, West Chester); Delainey Isles (lacrosse, Liberty); Jaydel Jenkins (football, Columbia; Wakely Lush (football, Stanford); Ty Matson (water polo, UC San Diego); and Malia Yim (volleyball, George Washington). SC

and the road to accomplishing that mission continued on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The Tritons hosted Santa Ana in San Clemente’s second consecutive CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal. Results were not available at press time. San Clemente and Santa Ana played to a 1-1 tie earlier in the season on Dec. 4. If San Clemente advanced, the Tritons would either host Edison or travel to Loyola for the Division 1 semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 16. San Clemente posted its 12th and 13th shutouts of the season in the first two rounds, defeating Century, 5-0, and Paramount, 1-0. SC

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tanding in the back of my truck on Sunday morning, trying to pull off my wetsuit without being too exposed to the cold, a bundled-up guy carrying a handful of fliers approached me. My first thought was, “Oh, no, here comes somebody trying to convert me or get some money from me.” Much to my relief, it turned out to be David Matuszak, smiling and happy to tell a little story. The flier he carried was for his new book, San Onofre: Memories of a Legendary Surfing Beach. Unfortunately, I missed the book launch at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center a few weeks ago, but I’ve had the opportunity to dive into the tome and start to explore it. It doesn’t disappoint. It answers pretty much any and every question one could have about San Onofre. The term “indepth” doesn’t do it justice. Considering San Onofre is one of the oldest surfing haunts in the continental United States, it seems only fitting that this timeless zone should have 1,500

WSL Gets A Salt Creek Connection Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell named WSL Commissioner BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

t was announced this week that Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell will be the new commissioner of the World Surf League (WSL). His official title will be senior vice president, tours & head of

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“The Trails” at San Onofre in all its uncrowded glory. Photo: Jake Howard

pages of stories and photos dedicated to it. Matuszak has put together what has to be the most thorough historical record of any surf spot in the world. His research and dedication to the years-long project is simply breathtaking. “The scope of the San Onofre we know today is a fraction of what it was during the days of Rancho San Onofrio,” Matuszak writes in his book. “San Onofre now lies primarily along the coast stretching from Cotton’s Point in the north to ‘the Trails’ portion of the San Onofre Bluffs Campground in the south. In between, San Onofre is known both by onshore place names

and by its break names in the water.” “Every little area of the beach has its own sub-culture…it’s just fascinating,” said Steve Pezman, publisher of The Surfer’s Journal. Published by Pacific Sunset Publishing, there were 1,000 collector’s editions printed of San Onofre: Memories of a Legendary Surfing Beach. Matuszak estimates there are only a couple hundred of them left. The book is priced at $59.95. More information at PacificSunset.com. For anyone who lives and surfs around San Onofre and has been even slightly interested in its storied history, this book is well worth the time and money. SC

competition. He will take the place of Australia’s Kieren Perrow, who has held the position for the past six years. “Words can’t describe the amount of respect I have for the WSL, Kieren and his team,” O’Connell said in a press release from the WSL. “From competitor to surfer rep to board member to commissioner, he really has given his all for surfing to get it to where it is today, and I couldn’t be more thankful.” O’Connell landed in Dana Point when his family moved west from Chicago when he was young. After graduating from Dana Hills High School and having a successful surf career as an amateur, he spent time as a competitor on the World Tour. Since retiring from competition in 2004, he has been working as the VP of sports marketing at Hurley. A star in Bruce Brown’s Endless Summer 2, O’Connell’s a diehard Salt Creek regular and a distinguished

member of the Dana Point Surf Club. “It’s super hard to leave my family at Hurley, as it’s been such a huge part of my life for more than 15 years,” O’Connell said. “I’ve had an incredible experience at Hurley, but I’m beyond excited for the opportunity to lead the competitive aspects of surfing and further elevate the sport. I believe in the WSL, I believe in what it can be, and I’m stoked.” “I am delighted that Pat O’Connell has agreed to join the WSL to fill KP’s shoes,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, WSL CEO, in the same press release. “He has held a number of diverse roles within surfing, both as a competitor and on the business side, and his passion for the sport is infectious. He will have the support of an incredible team at a time when momentum is building across all surfing disciplines and taking the sport to new levels.” SC

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raduating from Dana Hills High School last June, Bethany Zelasko is now diving into the next chapter of life. So far, it’s going pretty well. In January, Zelasko won her first pro contest, the Shoe City Pro in Santa Cruz. Earning $600 for her first-place finish, it was a big stepping stone for the Dana Point goofy-footer. “I am so stoked to win my first comp of the year! I had an amazing time surfing and hanging with the girls,” Zelasko posted on Instagram. “Stoked on the prize money . . . it’s already been spent on a flight and gas.” Up next, she’s flying to Australia to compete in four WSL Qualifying Series contests. The Dana Point Surf Club recently awarded her their first-ever scholarship to help her make ends meet on the road. She’s currently looking for sponsorship opportunities for further support. Holding Canadian citizenship, Zelasko will head to Lima, Peru, this summer for the Pan American Games, where she will surf for Team Canada. If she drops the hammer and wins the Pan Am Games, we could see her in the Olympics in 2020. Needless to say, this Salt Creek regular has a bright future ahead of her. SC

Bethany Zelasko. Photo: Instagram/@bethany.zelasko

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