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Clockwise from top right, the San Clemente Bowling Center, the Miramar Theater, Casino San Clemente and the Ole Hanson Beach Club make up the four significant properties of North Beach area, which the city wants to be considered as a historic district under the National Register of Historic Places. Photos: Shawn Raymundo

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Five things San Clemente should know this week City Begins Process to Designate North Beach as Historic District THE LATEST: A push by the San Clemente Historical Society to establish North Beach as a nationally recognized historic district recently gained some momentum, as the city is now in the early stages of preparing an application to submit to the state and federal governments.

“The historic district . . . well, that’s something we’ve been looking forward to since they did the report in 2006,” Historical Society President Larry Culbertson said, referring to the city’s Historic Resources Survey Update, a city-sanctioned report that, among other things, identified the North Beach area as a potential historic district under the National Register of Historic Places.

“We recommend that North Beach be elevated to be in the historic district, national registry,” Culbertson said. “We’ve been pushing that ever since (2006). It’s finally coming to fruition.”

Currently, the city is working to have a Request for Proposals sent out to contract a third-party consultant who can prepare the materials needed in order to nominate North Beach as a historic district.

Jonathan Lightfoot, the city’s assistant planner, noted that a grant the city was recently awarded through the state’s Certified Local Government Program will pay for the consultant, who will have experience identifying historic areas.

By the end of the year, Lightfoot explained, the city is hoping to have conducted interviews with the potential experts and have someone hired by January. When a consultant is contracted, he added, the city and that individual will conduct a walkthrough of the area that’ll be open to the public in which to also participate.

By about August and September of next year, the city is expected to have the supported documents wrapped up and ready to submit to the California Office of Historic Preservation, which can then forward the North Beach Historic District nomination to the National Register.

The 2006 report was meant to serve as an update to the city’s 1995 survey that identified several of San Clemente’s resources that have historical significance and should be preserved. In the updated survey, it identified North Beach as a poSan Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

Pictured is the Miramar Theater to the left and Ole Hanson Beach Club to the far right back in the late 1920s.

Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Historical Society

tential historic district as it comprised four contiguous properties: the Ole Hanson Beach Club, Casino San Clemente, San Clemente Bowling Center and the San Clemente Theater, commonly referred to as the Miramar Theater.

“These properties are collectively referred to as the ‘amusement center’ in the 1947 edition of the San Clemente City Directory,” the 2006 report stated. “Taken together, they appear to reflect Ole Hanson’s intent for this area as a recreational and entertainment destination.”

Getting North Beach labeled as a historic district, Culbertson said, will not only cement the area’s historical significance, promoting education to the community, it will also provide the city and its nearby residents with economic benefits.

“It actually adds value to the property.

It encourages even better preservation. . . . It also encourages tourism,” he said. “(Visitors) are also looking for historic resources, they see there’s a historic district, and they want to go see it. They see the Beach Club, the Casino, so it brings money into the town.”

Though Culbertson notes that it’s been a long road just to get to this point, saying it is something that’s been long overdue, he remains optimistic about where the process can lead.

“It’s a shame we have to spend so much time for all these studies, but that’s what it takes to have this happen,” he said. “It’ll be worth it in the long run.”

WHAT’S NEXT: City Planner Gabriel Perez said the public can expect to have an opportunity to participate in the process through community engagement after the city has contracted its consultant.

“We’ll want to hear from groups like the Historical Society and residents,” he said.—Shawn Raymundo

AT&T Temporarily Tables Plans for Cell Sites THE LATEST: AT&T has decided to temporarily table its plans to install a pair of additional small cell towers near residential communities in San Clemente until after the city has adopted an ordinance intended to establish guidelines for permitting such wireless technology, according to the city.

Associate Planner Katie Crockett told San Clemente Times on Tuesday, Nov. 12, that the telecommunications company agreed to postpone its proposal until the city’s ordinance is in place, which could be around mid-March—the deadline for when the city must either deny or approve the installation of the sites.

At press time, AT&T had not responded to a request for comment.

The announcement of AT&T’s decision comes a week before the city council was scheduled to resume deliberations over the company’s permit application to install 4G-capable cell towers on light poles located at 3018 Camino Vera Cruz and 1101 Calle del Cerro.

In late August, the city’s planning commission had denied AT&T’s applications for four use permits to install cell towers at the Camino Vera Cruz and Calle del Cerro locations, as well as at 2400 Camino Faro and 2411 Via Turqueza.

The commissioners had denied those permits because, they said, AT&T hadn’t proved that those locations were far enough away from homes and schools.

AT&T appealed the denials for the Camino Vera Cruz and Calle del Cerro permits, which the city council began to consider at its Oct. 1 meeting.

During that meeting, the councilmembers’ deliberations on the matter con-

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cluded with their voting to continue the discussion to their late November meeting so the city and AT&T could have additional time to consider more information and alternative sites.

The city has been drafting an ordinance to update its design and development standards for small wireless facilities.

Currently, the city’s process to permit such technology requires a public hearing, a review from the Design Review Subcommittee and a $5,000 deposit from the applicant. However, updated rules from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have placed additional limitations on how local municipalities can consider use-permit applications.

“The proposed Ordinance would modify the City process for reviewing and permitting small cells, as well as establish objective locational and design criteria in the purview of the City’s local zoning control,” the report stated.

According to the report, the ordinance proposes a list of standards for preferred and discouraged locations of where small cell sites can be placed. Commercial and industrial properties are on the list of preferred locations.

The list of discouraged locations, the report notes, would prevent cell sites from being placed within 100 feet of a residential property line, 500 feet from a school and 300 feet from any other existing or proposed wireless tower.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city will host a wireless workshop on Nov. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, according to Crockett. The city, she said, is encouraging the public to submit comments and questions ahead of time so it can adequately address those concerns during the meeting, making the best use of everyone’s time.—SR

City to Continue Discussion on Proposal to Reorganize Committees THE LATEST: A city proposal to reorganize and restructure San Clemente’s committees and commissions was postponed to an upcoming council meeting, so the plan can be deliberated by a fully impaneled city council.

The four councilmembers agreed during their latest meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to table the discussion on the proposed ordinance until the new, fifth councilor could be sworn in following the outcome of last week’s special election, which had Gene James as the projected winner.

The draft of the ordinance, which was put before several members of the city’s committees during a special meeting (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) among councilmembers on Oct. 29, proposes to modify the amount of members sitting on the various commissions, amend the frequency in which they meet and change how certain members are appointed.

If passed, the ordinance also proposes to establish a Public Safety Committee meant to include experts in public safety such as retired chiefs, officers and lifeguards. The potential committee would include seven members tasked with reviewing “performance measures and make recommendations,” according to the city.

After the council reviewed the structure and composition of the standing committees during a previous meeting in June, it proposed the ordinance, in order to improve the efficiency of city staff. It is also expected to save $5,530 annually.

The ordinance “had nothing to do with costs savings,” acting Mayor Dan Bane said during the special meeting, while responding to a committee member who made a comment on the savings being minimal.

With the exceptions of the Planning Commission and the Investment Advisory Committee, which would expand to seven members, most of the groups would be reduced from seven members to five, according to the city’s report on the proposed ordinance.

Each councilor would get to appoint one member to the Planning and the Investment Advisory committees. Two of the members on the Planning Commission would be appointed at large by the council. One of the other two members on the Investment committee would be the City Treasurer, and the other would be an industry specialist appointed by the treasurer.

Similarly, the proposed Public Safety Committee would be appointed on a oneto-one basis, with the other two members being a representative of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and one industry expert.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to news reports, Councilmember-elect James is expected to be sworn in during the council’s Dec. 3 meeting. The council also is expected to resume discussions on the proposed ordinance after James officially takes a seat on the dais.—SR

Caltrans Prepares to Launch Environmental Studies for Toll Road Extension Proposals THE LATEST: The initial stages of the environmental process to study the proposed 241 Toll Road extensions through San Clemente and parts of San Juan Capistrano are officially underway, as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) San Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

The initial stages of the environmental process to study the proposed 241 Toll Road extensions are officially underway. Photo: File

last week began to accept public comment and review of the South County Traffic Relief Effort.

On Friday, Nov. 8, Caltrans, in coordination with the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA)—part of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA)— submitted the Notice of Preparation/Notice of Intent and announced a pair of public scoping meetings for Nov. 20 and Dec. 4.

The Relief Effort, which includes a series of proposed routes—one is extending the 241 through San Clemente and connecting to the I-5 Freeway; another is extending Crown Valley Parkway to the 241—are intended to “improve northsouth regional mobility in South Orange County and accommodate regional travel demand,” according to Caltrans.

Initially there was a total of 24 overall ideas for the project, but those have been narrowed-down to 11 alternative proposals—including a no-build option—all of which will eventually go through environmental and engineering studies.

The proposed options that could potentially impact San Clemente and San Juan include alternatives 13, 14, 17, 21, 22 and 23.

Alternative 13 would have the 241 extension come down through San Juan and cut west to connect to the I-5.

Alternative 17 would similarly have the 241 travel down through San Juan and continue south into San Clemente, connecting to the I-5 through Shorecliffs.

Alternative 14 is proposed to extend down near the western border of Rancho Mission Viejo, cross over La Pata and join the freeway by Avenida Pico.

Alternative 21 comprises two separate roadway segments, with the first one extending Los Patrones Parkway from Cow Camp Road to Avenida La Pata. “The second segment would provide a medianto-median, high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane connector from SR 73 to I-5,” according to Relief Effort.

Alternative 22, a road alignment plan Orange County Board Supervisor and

Chairperson Lisa Bartlett has proposed, would connect the new Los Patrones Parkway from Cow Camp Road to Avenida La Pata, running along the east side of the Prima Deshecha Landfill.

Alternative 23, which has a few potential components to it, would extend the managed lanes—High Occupancy Toll lanes and High Occupancy Vehicle lanes—on the I-5, from Pico to the Basilone Road interchange.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city of San Clemente hosted a Toll Road Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the community center, where representatives from Caltrans, the TCA and the Orange County Transportation Authority were scheduled to attend.

The online version of this story will include details of that town hall meeting.—SR

City, Local Agencies Dispute Claims of CancerCausing Contaminants Found in Tap Water THE LATEST: An ongoing study on the quality of the country’s drinking water conducted by a national environmental group shows that several contaminants found in San Clemente’s tap water exceeded the nonprofit’s recommended safety standards.

In its most recent update to the Tap Water Database, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that primarily between 2015 and 2017 San Clemente’s drinking water contained nine contaminants with the potential to cause cancer.

EWG does note that San Clemente’s water utility remains compliant with federal and state health standards for drinking water. However, the group believes there should be higher standards in place for many of the contaminants it has found.

“Legal does not necessarily equal safe,” EWG states in its database, which includes its own health guidelines for each con-

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taminant. “Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.”

The city, as well as South Coast Water District (SCWD) and Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD), which provide water to select portions of San Clemente, have staunchly rejected the findings, noting that the agencies’ top priority is the safety and quality of their water, which all comes from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET).

“The city delivers safe drinking water to its customers, and it’s one of its highest priorities,” said San Clemente Utilities Director David Rebensdorf. “We have staff that continuously conducts tests of the water to make sure it exceeds all state and federal standards.”

Nicole Stanfield, SMWD’s public information manager, told San Clemente Times via email that EWG’s “assertion” that contaminants found in the city’s tap water may increase the risk of cancer is “unnecessarily inflammatory and certainly not applicable to the water we provide to our customers.”

SCWD spokesperson Sonja Morgan echoed Stanfield’s comments, stating that South Coast “absolutely” disputes the report’s findings.

“Any indication that our water is not high-quality or up to health standards is absolutely not true,” Morgan said, before pointing to EWG’s note that San Clemente has met all federal and state standards.

Tasha Stoiber, EWG’s senior scientist who holds a Ph.D in environmental chemistry and technology, said the group’s recommended health guidelines and standards are intended to protect public health and are based on toxicological and epidemiological studies.

According to EWG, its database, which currently covers water systems throughout the country from 2012 to 2017, is based on a collection and compilation of water test records regularly conducted by state drinking water agencies.

Based on those compiled reports, EWG found a total of 21 contaminants in the city’s drinking water, nine of which, the group said, have the potential to cause cancer. Such contaminants included bromoform, chloroform and chromium, which the database explains are formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water.

Another contaminant found was nitrate, a compound that occurs naturally in surface and groundwater that results from chemical fertilizers, as well as human and animal waste mixing with the water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For all the contaminants found, EWG urges the use of water filters such as a reverse osmosis system, an ion exchange and activated carbon.—SR EDITOR’S NOTE: To read the full and extended versions of all the stories, head to sanclementetimes.com. sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente to Host Doggie Dive Event at Beach Club The city of San Clemente is set to host a Doggie Dive event for all San Clemente residents at Ole Hanson Beach Club on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The city’s inaugural Doggie Dive will allow residents’ four-legged companions to access the Beach Club’s pool for an exclusive dog-only pool party. The event will also feature a costume/swimwear contest for participating pets. The contest will begin around 11 a.m., followed by a Doggie Pie Eating contest at 11:45 a.m.

Owners will be asked to supervise and clean up after their pets during the Doggie Dive.

Aggressive dogs will not be permitted to participate in the events; all dogs are required to be up-to-date on their vaccinations to be eligible to attend the party.

All attendees will receive exclusive prizes, as well as treats throughout the day. Admission for each dog is $2; owners get in free.

For any questions concerning the Doggie Dive event, please call the San Clemente Aquatic Center at 949.429.8797 or the Ole Hanson Beach Club at 949.388.2131.

More information can also be found at the city’s website: san-clemente.org/recreation.—Haley Chi-Sing

Marine Safety Building under Construction The renovation of San Clemente’s aging Marine Safety Building is officially underway, with completion of the construction project targeted for May, according to the city.

Repairs to the exterior of the structure, which houses the city’s lifeguard operations, include the installation of concrete mats underneath the building to prevent erosion, improvements to the roof framing and wood deck, and replacement of sheet piles.

According to Amir Ilkhanipour, the city’s senior civil engineer, the roughly $2 million project is not anticipated to impede the public’s access to the surrounding beach area. He also said the lifeguard personnel will continue to operate out of the building during the construction.

“They’re still working there, they’ll always be working there,” Ilkhanipour said.

In a 3-1 vote this past August, the city council approved the construction contract to repair the exterior of the structure and make accessibility improvements to the building, which was built in 1968 and San Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6:30-9:30 p.m. The city’s Coastal Advisory Committee conducts its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

CHALLENGING CANCER 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group meets every first and third Saturday of the month at Heritage Christian Fellowship, 190 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. heritagesc.org.

Construction materials surround the Marine Safety Headquarters in San Clemente. The project, which started late last month, is expected to last until May, according to the city. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

is estimated to serve roughly two million visitors to San Clemente beaches per year.

A city report on the renovation plans noted that the building is subject to severe marine exposure and direct wave attack during elevated surf. Previous restoration work to the building was done in 1986 and 2003.

The city contracted TranSystems in 2016 to evaluate the condition of the building and determine improvements needed to extend the life of the structure for another 10 years.

City to Host Gingerbread House Contest San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department will host its inaugural Gingerbread House Contest as part of the city’s traditional Santa’s Village by the Sea holiday event.

The contest will include a display of various gingerbread house creations as well.

Both the contest and Santa’s Village will be held the first week of December at the San Clemente Community Center.

The gingerbread house contest is open to all San Clemente residents of all ages; participants will be divided into age categories and can also join the Family/Group division. Participants are only allowed one gingerbread house entry if entered individually or one house per family/group.

The city of San Clemente will be providing gingerbread bases to all those who register for the contest. Additional decorations and materials will not be provided; however, all additions must be edible. All gingerbread house designs must be original and kit houses will not be accepted for entry.

There is no entry fee for participants.

Those who wish to participate must complete a pre-registration due to the Community Center by Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. All forms can be found at the city’s website or at the Community Center office.

All completed gingerbread houses must be turned into the Community Center by Dec. 6, as the contest and judging will be held the following day, Dec. 7, at Santa’s Village.

For more information on the gingerbread house contest, please contact the Recreation Division at 949.361.8264 or at 949.429.8797, or visit san-clemente.org/ events.—HCS

San Clemente Resident Receives Congressional Award at Nixon Library Jake Vandenburg, a San Clemente resident and senior at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, was honored at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda on Saturday, Nov. 9, as one of the Southern California recipients of this year’s Congressional Awards.

A Congressional Award is given to young Americans who have enrolled in the national program and achieved their goals in various program areas such as Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/ Exploration.

Vandenburg was one of the recipients of this year’s awards from California’s 24th53rd congressional districts. U.S. Representatives Gil Cisneros, CA-39, Judy Chu, CA-27, and Katie Porter, CA-45, presented Vandenburg and his fellow honorees with medals during a ceremony at the Nixon Library this past weekend.

Vandenburg’s accomplishment in public

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

CITY COUNCIL 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday.

Because I Love You (BILY) is free and can help parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect). San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella.

BILYSC.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

PLANNING COMMISSION 6-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission conducts its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

service included volunteering with organizations including the Special Camp for Special Kids, the OC Junior Lifeguards and Soul Surf. His personal development and fitness included work with local surf coach Dave Post and surf photographer Jake McDaniel.

His expedition included traveling to two countries, while immersing himself in the language, customs and culture.

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Submissions are due by 10 a.m. the Monday of the week you’d like published. Email sraymundo@picketfencemedia.com. sanclementetimes.com

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Decisive Election Results a ‘Clear Mandate’ for Council Majority Agenda

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he 2019 special election is now behind us, and I am truly honored by receiving well over half the vote with a message that obviously resonated with the voters of San Clemente. This win was the result of the hard work and perseverance of a great team of extraordinarily committed volunteers.

Many of my supporters, teammates and others across San Clemente were profoundly disappointed in the San Clemente Times decision to do a last-minute sensational story with allegations that were 15 years old.

Just as the SC Times takes its freedom of the press responsibility seriously, management at the SC Times must also accept the freedom of speech rights of its readership when those readers question the journalistic integrity and political motives of the SC Times.

Many residents of San Clemente have spoken out clearly and loudly regarding the decision by the SC Times to run such an article with such questionable timing, and it is my sincerest hope management at SC Times takes note. Those speaking out are not conspiracy theorists; they are

the readers of the SC Times who are our friends and neighbors.

The results of the election were quite decisive and provide a very clear mandate for the majority of the city council to move forward with a pro-law enforcement, pro-business and pro-taxpayer agenda that has not existed in the recent past with our city council. I look forward to partnering with Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane and Councilmember Laura Ferguson in providing good government for San Clemente.

It is now time to transition from the angst and drama of election CITY COUNCILseason to getting down MEMBER-ELECT to the hard work of Gene James being a councilmember.

I was elected to represent all of San Clemente, not just those who voted for me; I will take that responsibility seriously. To my fellow candidates, I say thank you for taking part in the electoral process and sharing your views; I wish you well.

To the great group of volunteers and

GUEST OPINION: Our Town, Our School by Patricia Holloway

Concordia Elementary is 65, Shorecliffs Middle School is 43, and our beloved San Clemente High School, built in the 1960s, is a weary 55 years old.

Why then, when we live in affluent South Orange County with high property values and a well-educated population, are so many of our schools dilapidated and run down? And why is it that less affluent communities in Orange County and California have modern school campuses with the latest technology?

The short answer: Communities with modern facilities have passed school bonds.

supporters of my campaign, I owe you so very much. You walked neighborhoods on Saturdays, you delivered 1,000 signs, you banner-waved on street corners, but most of all, your support and friendship gave me the energy necessary to win the election.

The election is over, and I would like to encourage everyone in this great city to come together; we will still have robust debate and disagreements, but let’s do so with dignity and respect. I ask for everyone’s input on what is best for the city.

In the spirit of “fresh starts,” I promise to always keep my door open and my cell phone switched on for all who have concerns and questions, and that certainly includes our friends at the SC Times.

Gene James won the Nov. 5 special election for a seat on the San Clemente City Council that has been vacant since the unexpected passing of Mayor Steve Swartz this past May. 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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Learning from the Past

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hen I was elected to the school board in 2016, I saw firsthand from my years as a parent volunteer and substitute teacher that our students were receiving an outstanding education in San Clemente schools.

What I didn’t understand was why our children were being taught in such inferior facilities, with leaky roofs, no air conditioning, inadequate bathrooms, and jerryOUR TOWN, rigged technology.

OUR SCHOOL Our schools in San CleBy Patricia mente are old—really old.

Holloway Las Palmas Elementary, where my daughter attended, was built

by Ole Hanson more than 90 years ago.

In California, all school districts have two important, but separate pots of funding: 1. Classroom Instruction – School districts receive state funding for classroom instruction (i.e., teachers, books, computers) based on the number and demographics of students enrolled. The Capistrano Unified School District receives $8,900 per student, the very low end of funding, because we have fewer low-income students and fewer children learning English.

2. Facilities Improvements – School districts get no state funding to modernize existing

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older schools unless two things happen: • Voters in the district pass a local school bond • Voters in the state pass a statewide school bond.

The reality is that once our school district passes a localized bond measure, we’ll become eligible for state matching funds to help upgrade older schools. But we must make that local investment first.

In the past decade, 84% of California school districts have passed bonds. Closer to home, Tustin, Orange, Irvine and San Diego Unified School Districts have successfully passed bonds. Construction is underway in these communities, benefiting not only their schools but their local economies.

It’s a fact that out of 29 school districts in Orange County, CUSD has the lowest tax bond levy at under $8 per $100,000 of assessed property value, compared to $83/$100,000 at the high end, and an average assessment of $38/$100,000.

To remain competitive and to show students that we care about their physical environment, we must approve a school bond. To support our chance for approval, Capistrano Unified is learning from the past.

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SOAPBOX (Cont. from page 9) This includes following advice of the independent Facilities and Finance Committee, which includes members who opposed Measure M, the unsuccessful 2016 school bond.

The Facilities Committee recommended these key improvements, which our school board recently adopted: 1. Instead of a districtwide bond, propose

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a small regional bond measure only for San Clemente and Capistrano Beach. This means that funds raised here will be used to fix our neighborhood schools, not schools in Mission Viejo or San Juan Capistrano.

2. Instead of a general list of improvements, conduct an engineering survey of every school to document and prioritize specific needs.

3. Exclude Talega’s Mello-Roos District because residents there are still paying off

eliminate “dark money” in politics.

Mr. Maryott’s accusation is ridiculous, and it is a lie. He should be ashamed of himself.

WHY SHOULD TAXPAYERS PONY UP? NORM PETERSEN, San Clemente

BRAVA, MS. BIANCO ELLEN GADDIE, San Clemente

I look forward to every “At the Movies” column by Megan Bianco. Her reviews are thorough and have convinced me more times than not to see a show.

The latest review of Parasite presented information about a movie I would not have considered seeing, disregarding it solely on the mistaken opinion it was a teen flick.

She enlightened me enough to know it is about an obsession on tutoring for college entrance tests, which is an ongoing interest of mine as a college consultant.

Coming out just after the Varsity Blues College scandal, I’m hoping Bianco is correct that Parasite lives up to both the comedic and satirical on the pressure students everywhere feel about college entrance exams.

I appreciate that Bianco didn’t spoil a thing in this movie review (or others she has written), but rather gave a wellthought-out critical review of some of the elements that can make or break a film.

MARYOTT SHOULD BE ASHAMED RON HERBERT, San Clemente

The article in SC Times’ issue last week in which San Juan Capistrano Mayor Brian Maryott accused Congressman Mike Levin of receiving “dark money” is very convoluted.

The article states that Mr. Levin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held an event in Oceanside, where they were discussing the “For The People Act,” which was recently passed by the House of Representatives.

Mr. Maryott stated that because of that discussion, it “was utterly apparent that Mike Levin is bought and paid for by D.C. political elites and out-of-state extremists.”

To accuse Congressman Levin of this simply because they discussed the legislation doesn’t make any sense. Quite the contrary.

As the article states, the “For The People Act“ is aimed at enhancing the fairness of elections and curbing the political influence of big money.” How Mr. Maryott comes to his conclusion is mind-boggling. Mr. Levin voted for the act with the express intent to San Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

In his recent letter to the editor, Steve Hops listed a few of the benefits we will see locally if we vote for the upcoming school bond in the March 2020 election.

I am just curious why we as taxpayers must always keep ponying up more money for such things. I remember the lottery was sold as the “fix” the state needed to fix our schools.

However, as is always the case with Democrats running things, as soon as more money is available, say in the form of a bond or the lottery, they syphon existing money in the budget to their “pet projects.”

How about a little fiscal restraint? Vote no on the bond, stop voting for Democrats and recall Gavin Newsom.

That’s the only way we will see sanity restored in Sacramento.

THE TIEBREAKER CORD BAUER, San Clemente

Let’s not let bygones be bygones. It was a really ugly election. Any time a (crossdressing) Tupperware salesperson somehow becomes news, then everything is fair game.

For the record: Gene James not only won over 50% of the vote, he had more votes than all the other candidates combined. He won more votes than Kathy Ward did during the last election.

Gene James was backed by new councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane and Laura Ferguson, while the second-place finisher was backed by councilmembers Chris Hamm and Ward. Ferguson and Bane kept it clean, while Hamm and Ward did not.

They were involved (again) in shady electioneering that caused an investigation into improprieties regarding what can best be described as an Orange County Firefighters Association election stunt. Results from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigation are pending.

We heard from county Republican insiders that this local one-year council race was being followed closely nationally by Democrats, as Orange County has now become a political battleground since it turned blue. Sorry, folks, don’t expect things to get kinder and gentler any time soon.

school district bonds used to build Vista Del Mar, San Clemente’s newest elementary and middle schools.

and our neighborhood schools.

Patricia Holloway is a 30-year resident of San Clemente. She’s a member of the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, representing Trustee Area 3 (San Clemente). The views she expresses in this opinion are her own. SC

4. Appoint a local Citizen’s Oversight Committee to scrutinize all expenditures if the bond passes.

With these changes, it’s my sincere hope that San Clemente and Capo Beach residents will support a bond in March 2020. A positive vote is the only way to modernize San Clemente High

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The bottom three candidates essentially had zero traction in this race. They were placeholders at best, and one didn’t even know the mayor’s name when he signed up to run. I’ve yet to see any public congratulations from any of them to Gene James, so to me they’ve all earned their second-tier status.

Let’s talk about money. More money has been spent on this election for a one-year term than most full-term elections. The figures are still being tabulated, but Gene James took in over $50,000 from donors and groups. Jackson Hinkle—who once said he would not accept PAC funds—did quite well with money from the OCFA and other Democrat-leaning groups. Gene is said to have placed more than 1,000 yard signs.

This election is one for the record books.

The people who voted for Dan Bane and Laura Ferguson got behind Gene James.

They—we—want a better San Clemente, and frankly want the “Old Guard” gone.

People who have never met before got together and got behind three people in order to affect change. With Gene on the council, we see a glimmer of hope now, and we also see the reality of the tough road ahead. And we also have the tie-breaking third vote.

to protest the “police state,” getting arrested blocking hallways in the U.S. Capitol, and choosing to celebrate the Fourth of July by protesting outside an immigration office and posting a photo of himself with a fist in the air calling for open borders are way off the mainstream political spectrum.

Those and more hard-left actions scare average voters.

The second part that gave voters pause was how Hinkle attempted to reinvent himself from his actions only a year ago to appeal to voters and appease his “old timey” backers who were looking for a malleable elected official.

For someone who stated that his goal was to “become President of the United States,” Jackson Hinkle may have used up his 15 minutes of boyish fame by running and losing twice despite tens of thousands of dollars and Old Guard backing.

Maybe, over time, Hinkle may mature and grow to appreciate American values, hard work, and ease up on his arrogance and radical views.

Until then, even with a few more years under his belt, he will continuously be rejected by voters in San Clemente.

WHY SAN CLEMENTE VOTERS REJECTED HINKLE SHARI GRACE, San Clemente

The resounding defeat and rejection of council candidate Jackson Hinkle wasn’t a surprise to most people who follow local politics.

The most shocking thing was that San Clemente’s old establishment politicos, such as former Mayor Bob Baker and current Councilmembers Kathy Ward and Chris Hamm, supported him despite his having zero experience at 20 years of age, as well as his hard left radical record and positions.

How did Hinkle, who only graduated high school last year, who within a year falsely described himself as an “Energy Policy Advisor” for a company in Oslo and as a “Marketing Specialist” for a $500 million-ayear health-food company, raise and spend over $30,000 and lose in a landslide?

Despite having an independent expenditure from a Nevada-based developer and the endorsement and monetary support of public employee unions, Hinkle got over a thousand fewer votes than he did just a year ago. How is that possible?

First, his extreme left actions such as taking a knee during the National Anthem

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Sunday | 17 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1p.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.

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Thursday | 14 CASA CLASSIC: ELIXIR PIANO TRIO 7-8 p.m. Elixir Piano Trio, winner of the distinguished musicians award from the prestigious IBLA International Competition in Italy, is known for their unique and exciting interpretations of works by contemporary composers. The Los Angeles-based ensemble, formed in 2004, dazzles audiences with their energy and sensitivity, injecting both traditional and modern repertoires with classical, folk and jazz influences. The group has performed throughout Europe, Mexico and the U.S. A limited number of $1 tickets available for children ages 6-16.

Call 714.498.2139 for more information.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

Friday | 15 CASA ROMANTICA MEMBER NIGHTS 6-8 p.m. Member Nights at the Casa provide Casa Romantica members exclusive monthly access for mingling, with live music, wine and a beer bar, as well as after-hours access to the gardens and current gallery exhibitions. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

At the Movies: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Has Some Shine

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

F

ilmmaker Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep has to be one of the biggest examples of stories referred to as “the most unnecessary sequel of all time.” And as the direct sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic The Shining (1980), the accusations could very much still be found. But it also helps that the source of the sequel is the author of the original novel, Stephen King, who wrote San Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16: TREE-LIGHTING CELEBRATION 4-6:30 p.m. Join the Outlets at San Clemente for the lighting of the “World’s Tallest Tree by the Sea,” hosted by Santa and his reindeer. There will be a live reindeer meet-and-greet, complimentary photos with Santa and other surprise photo opportunities, as well as face painting and kids’ activities. Christmas carolers will be roaming about during the event, which will also feature performances by local singer/guitarist Michael Dean and students from the Orange County School of the Arts. The event will culminate in a “Snowfall” finale, with the lighting of the 115-foot white fir tree covered in 18,000 twinkling lights. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

Saturday | 16 FRIENDS OF MIP BEACH CLEANUP 9-11 a.m. In the spirit of giving this November, the Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program thought it was important to offer families the opportunity to give back to the surrounding community. As waste continually pollutes the city’s streets, waterways and beaches, Cleanup OC provides the opportunity for all to help protect and restore the environment.

You’ll be working with them to clean up the San Clemente State Beach, and then you can sit and enjoy some snacks together afterward to admire the clean beach. Arrive at 8:45 to meet and sign waiver forms. 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.307.2882. vp@ friendsofmip.com. allforgood.org.

POSCA PAINT PARTY 5-9 p.m. Want to do something different and fun? Join Brophy Art Gallery for its new Posca Paint Party series, running through Dec. 14. Get inspired, make new friends and paint at your own pace with Posca paint pens. During the parties, you can try all Posca colors and sizes and choose your canvas, such as rocks, wood blocks, canvas board and mini surfboards. The cost to participate is $20 at the door. If you sign up online, you’ll get a free art print

by Drew Brophy. This event is BYOB: bring your own beverage (beer, wine, tea, soda, etc.). Brophy Art will provide the paint supplies. Brophy Art Gallery, 139 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. brophyartacademy.com.

the book version of Doctor Sleep in 2013.

It’s 2011, and Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) is all grown up. Over the years, Dan has discovered that he can still “shine” and sense other people around him with extraordinary powers and speak to them telepathically. Throughout the film, Dan finds there is an evil cult led by Rose the Hat (Rebecca Ferguson) and Crow Daddy (Zahn McClarnon) that preys on kids who have the same special powers as he does. But one adolescent girl named Abra (Kyliegh Curran) is the most powerful and cleverest of all.

Flanagan has gained a reputation for

making decent-to-good films and TV series out of concepts that read on paper like they should be duds, so it’s no surprise Doctor Sleep isn’t half bad. He wisely makes this update to the famous story his own vision; it almost feels as if the Shining elements weren’t needed. The weaknesses are that it is a little glaring to go back-and-forth between Flanagan’s direction and Kubrick’s.

Ferguson is generally great as the villainess, though, unfortunately, she’s stuck with a slightly obnoxious reoccurring catchphrase.

Other than that, the new horror mystery is a big step above the goofy TV mini-series of The Shining (1997). SC Page 12

PTSD WARRIOR GROUP 7 p.m. Warrior Groups are fellowships for combat veterans and their families to share their experiences, testimonies of healing, compassion and hope in overcoming the invisible wounds of war. PTSD Foundation of America-Southern California, 216 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. 619.362.0642. ptsdusa.org.

Tuesday | 19 KARAOKE AT GOODY’S 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday, Goody’s Tavern hosts a karaoke night, which includes a great sound system, stage, a fair rotation and good vibes. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real.

949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

Wednesday | 20 WINE, WOMEN & WEALTH SAN CLEMENTE 6-8 p.m. Wine, Women & Wealth Orange County is growing a community of women who feel great about money, and it wants you to be part of it. If you are adept at making money or hope to be, join the group—it has wine! 621 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 619.786.7096. livingbenefitsexperts.com/susanmccormick1.

MOLLY BLOOM’S FREE COMEDY WEDNESDAYS 8:30 p.m. Doug James hosts an all-star free comedy show every Wednesday featuring top national acts. Molly Bloom’s Pub, 2391 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120.

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

CoastLines by Fred Swegles

Some of Our Spanish Street Names Are a Mouthful

H

ow would you like to live on Pimple Street?

I’m not suggesting that we have a Zit Street in San Clemente. But I must admit, the name of one of our streets, Via Pimpollo, makes me chuckle.

In my warped mind, in fractured Gringo Spanish, it makes me think, “El Pimple!”

In reality, the word pimpollo (pronounced pim-POY-o, as in “El Pollo Loco”) can mean either “rosebud” or “tree sapling.” Or, in street talk, it can refer to an attractive person, as in calling someone a babe, which is actually kind of nice.

Yet I can’t help thinking, “El Pimpollo Loco, the Crazy Zit!” When Ole Hanson founded San Clemente in 1925 as a Spanish Village, he mandated all streets to have Spanish names.

And never mind if some might be mispronounced or misconstrued.

At a meeting I covered in 1981, the city council directed city staff to provide translations for all San Clemente’s streets, so councilmembers could decide if any needed changing.

One councilmember decried what he called “dopey street names” such as Via Bandita and Via Nada, which he translated as Bandit Street and Nothing Street.

“If you knew what they meant, you would be appalled,” he said. “You wouldn’t want to live there.”

I had always wondered why a housing developer, submitting names for city approval, would name a street Nothing Street.

And the city was fine with it.

In 1981, we were told that the city tries to select pleasant-sounding Spanish names.

That, of course, assumes you can pronounce them.

Actually, a real Spanish word for pimple would make a wonderful-sounding street name, Via Espinilla, pronounced es-peeNEE-yuh.

It rolls joyfully off the tongue, doesn’t it? No clueless Gringo would ever guess it means Zit Street.

Another Spanish word for zit is grano, pronounced GRAW-no. There’s not much danger of us ever naming a street that. It doesn’t sound pleasant to me. In fact, it almost sounds like guano, which is bird excrement.

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How would you like to live on Nothing Street? Some people actually do. “Nada” means “nothing” in Spanish. Oh, and the cross street, “Grande Vista,” meaning “big view,” should be “Vista Grande,” your Spanish teacher would tell you. Such is our Spanish Village by the Sea. Photo: Fred Swegles

Nothing ever came of the city council’s directive, or at least I don’t recall it. In fact, homes were built a decade later on Via Pimpollo, so I guess the street name Pimpollo passed muster.

Some street names submitted by developers didn’t pass. One was Calle Sucia (SOOHsee-uh). Another was Calle Nuez (NEW-ehz).

How would you like to tell everyone you live on Dirty Street or on Nut Street?

My jaw dropped one COASTLINES day, years ago, when I

By Fred Swegles went to do an interview on a San Clemente street named Pavoreal (PAH-voh-ray-AHL).

“Did you know you live on Royal Turkey Street?” I asked.

In Spanish, pavo means turkey, and real means royal. Only after returning to the office and consulting my Spanish dictionary

did I realize I was wrong. The words pavo and real, when joined together, mean peacock. And it certainly makes sense. What is a peacock but a very royal-looking turkey?

Once, when a Mexican friend from San Jose del Cabo was coming to visit his daughter in Los Angeles, I drove him up from Tijuana Airport, and he burst out laughing as we approached San Clemente.

He couldn’t believe anyone would name a road Las Pulgas. In Spanish, it means The Fleas. Were we really bragging about being flea-infested?

I risk spewing coffee out of my nose anytime I hear my favorite mangled Spanish word on radio traffic reports for the “Los Feliz” section of Los Angeles. They pronounce it “Los FEE-liz.”

That’s so wrong. They should have to apologize.

How hard can it be? Think Jose Feliciano’s song, “Feliz Navidad!” Everybody, let’s all sing it now! Doesn’t it have a nice, cheerful, melodic ring to it? And it should.

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In Spanish, Los Feliz means “happy people.” Not “touchy FEE-ly people,” trying to poke you in the side every chance they get.

If you ever blurt out “Los FEE-liz” in freshman Spanish, you’ll get an F-minus.

Even sillier is San PEE-dro. “Let’s all take a PEE in San PEE-dro!” I can just imagine Little Johnny, the bratty protagonist of “Little Johnny” jokes, smirkingly saying it for all to hear.

Is it really so difficult to pronounce Pedro as PAY-dro? Don’t we have enough big-league baseball Pedros that everyone can say it without pulling a Peedro?

Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with nearly five decades of reporting experience in the city. Fred can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.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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SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: Get Fit San Clemente by Gina Cousineau and Samantha Blankenburg

• Spend less time sitting. Even light-intensity activity can offset some of the risks of being sedentary.

Create New Healthy & Active Traditions this Holiday Season

• Gain even more benefits by being active at least 300 minutes (five hours) per week.

W

ith Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, the opportunity to be surrounded by your community of family and friends is here.

With the abundance of holiday sweets and uncalculated meals, I want to remind you that your goal is not to “lose weight,” but “maintain your weight” during this chaotic season.

When the house is full of visitors, this gives you the perfect opportunity—rather than the excuse not to exercise—to have them keep you company and allow them to participate in your fitness with you.

Here is your chance to model healthy habits during this holiday season, as well as take the lead role of event coordinator and motivator.

Participating in a more active lifestyle can aid in your hopes of creating some everlasting memories, and maybe provide that nudge GET FIT SAN that your loved ones need CLEMENTE to join you.

By Gina Cousineau The American Heart & Samantha Blankenburg Association (AHA) recommends that we participate in four different types of exercise, including endurance/aerobic exercise, strength, balance, and flexibility. The thought of preparing an exercise regimen that is productive and doable for each individual in your inner circle may seem like a daunting task, so let’s keep it simple.

Following the recommendations from the AHA, these guidelines will let us formulate a game plan that will benefit and allow everyone to partake in these healthy festivities this holiday season.

A few recommendations for adults from AHA (shared from heart.org): • Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.

• Add moderate- to high-intensity musclestrengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) on at least two days per week.

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Coco

REDUCED ADOPTION FEES All adoptable rabbits & cats have reduced adoption costs throughout November.

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C

oco is a 9-month-old spayed female juvenile rabbit. She is a curious and social rabbit that loves to explore when she isn’t posing for the camera.

Coco has great litter-box habits and would make a fun addition to a family looking for an entertaining house bunny.

If you would like to know more about Coco, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with her at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

• Increase amount and intensity gradually over time.

Using the recommendations from the AHA, here are some suggestions that you can encourage your family to participate in over this holiday season: • Take a 30-minute leisurely walk after a meal.

Instead of immediately hitting the couch with loosened belt buckles to watch football and wait for dessert and coffee, pause the game and encourage the group to get outside and stroll around your neighborhood to enjoy the holiday lights/decorations together.

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

• Host a mid-morning hike or beach walk.

Here is the trick with this: set the time, location and estimated duration of the activity and encourage all to participate. “Hey, Uncle Julian, we are planning on walking the beach trail this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Meet us at North Beach, and don’t forget to bring a water bottle. We will be down there about an hour and half. Everyone can walk at their own pace.” The more people who attend, the better!

• Host a game. If you have kiddos in your family, this is a great way for them to bond with uncles, aunts, cousins, etc. Frisbee, kickball, baseball, football—anything is up for grabs.

This year could be the year that you establish new traditions. If these traditions include physical activity, then you are providing your family with the gift of wonderful memories, as well as the everlasting gift of health.

Photo: Contributed by Los Angeles Public Library

FROM THE ARCHIVES This 1938 photo shows “Public Pool” sign painted on the turret of the Ole Hanson Beach Club in San Clemente. The circular turret features a unique tile brick design and Mexican clay tile conical roof, which contains a winding tiled stairway providing access from the pool to the second floor of the club.

NOTE: Please talk to your medical provider before starting a nutrition or exercise routine.

Samantha Blankenburg received her BS in Sports Medicine with a concentration in athletic training from the University of Southern Maine. This discipline, along with her experience as a fitness professional for 10 years, has developed her training technique, which focuses on understanding and preventing injury. Samm is the owner of Everyday Athlete LLC and sees clients in her San Clemente studio, as well as virtually. She also co-owns Mama G’s Lifestyle with culinary nutritionist Gina Cousineau, offering in-person and virtual nutrition, fitness and lifestyle consulting. She welcomes your comments at mamagslifestyle.com. You can learn more about them through their podcast “Calling Their Bull” and on Instagram @MamaGsLifestyle. 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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Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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

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92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4708991 11/07/2019, 11/14/2019, 11/21/2019

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 100 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196557578 The following person(s) is doing business as: CORRIE MYERS CONSULTING 34511 VIA VERDE UNIT B CAPISTRANO BEACH CA 92624 Full Name of Registrant(s): CORRIE ANN BRAZELL MYERS 34511 VIA VERDE UNIT B CAPISTRANO BEACH CA 92624 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 09/06/2019 /s/CORRIE MYERS This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder On 10/16/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times OCTOBER 24, 31, NOVEMBER 7, 14, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196558496 The following person(s) is doing business as: SEAVIEW TREE TRIMMING SERVICE 34182 CAPISTRANO BY THE SEA DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): DAVID CLIBON 34182 CAPISTRANO BY THE SEA DANA POINT, CA 92629 and CRISTIAN GARCIA 725 SHALIMAR DR. #A COSTA MESA, CA 92627 This business is conducted by a general partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A /s/DAVID CLIBON This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder On 10/28/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times NOV 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 18-01703-CI-CA Title No. 180464855-CA-VOI A.P.N. 937-99-921 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as San Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Sherman Davis and Nicole Davis, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/02/2007 as Instrument No. 2007000208450 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Orange County, California. Date of Sale: 12/03/2019 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $484,250.60 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6 Ensley Court, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-01703-CI-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/29/2019 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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: Adoption of the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente shall have a public hearing to consider a city initiated amendment to San Clemente Municipal Code Title 8 Health and Safety and Title 15 Buildings and Construction regarding the adoption of the 2019 California State Building and Fire Codes and local amendments to those various codes.

Notice is hereby given that the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the proposed amendment to the Municipal Codes is exempt from environmental review pursuant to 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.) and therefore are exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required.

The draft Ordinance 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 Jack Holden, City Building Official, in the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6170. If you challenge this project 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 December 3, 2019 at 6:00 pm at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communica¬tion to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 19-20240-SP-CA Title No. 190747234-CA-VOI A.P.N. 701-353-12 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU

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ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Matt K. Kimball, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/03/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000300165 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Orange County, California. Date of Sale: 12/16/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, Auction.com Room, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $923,594.78 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 23 Calle Salta Montes, San Clemente, CA 92673 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, sanclementetimes.com

if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-20240-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/01/2019 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4709374 11/14/2019, 11/21/2019, 11/28/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196557429 The following person(s) is doing business as: DT SERVICES 2619 VIA CASCADITA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): 1).DANIEL TIMMONS 22416 GOLDRUSH LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 2).TYSON POPPLER 101 W AVENIDA GAVIOTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a general partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A /s/DANIEL TIMMONS This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder On 10/15/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times November 14, 21, 27, December 5, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAULA RANI CURLEY CASE#30-2019-01082249 AMENDED To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of PAULA RANI CURLEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL ANTHONY YOUNG in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL ANTHONY YOUNG 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 PETITION requests 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: 12/12/2019 at 2:00 P.M. in Dept: C-08, located at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objecSan Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

tions 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.

Petitioner: MICHAEL ANTHONY YOUNG 931 FLAMINGO WAY LA HABRA, CA 90631 (714)650-9080 Published in: San Clemente Times November 14, 21, 27, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2019-01107312-CU-PT-CJC To All Interested Persons: Michele Rene Frausto; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Michele Rene Frausto PROPOSED NAME A. Michele Rene Steele The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 01/08/2020 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Window: 44. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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: Date: October 24, 2019 JUDGE JAMES J. DI CESARE, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times November 14, 21, 27, December 5, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196558840 The following person(s) is doing business as: MEWALI 25 CALLE PROSPERO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): KELLY CAYETANO BANKS 25 CALLE PROSPERO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business

under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A /s/KELLY BANKS This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder On 10/30/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times NOVEMBER 14, 21, 27, DEC 5, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Kenneth Cleaver, DOES 1 through 30, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Nevada Lease and Rentals, Inc. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte.

Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal

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Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 37-2019-00004644-CL-BC-CTL Judge Joel R Wohlfeil The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): San Diego, Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): David R. Will, Esq. 3200 Fourth Avenue, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92103 (619)233-7521 DATE: (Fecha) 10/31/2019

By A. Seamons, Deputy Clerk (Adjunto) of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times November 14, 21, 27, December 5, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1683 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its meeting of November 5, 2019, introduced the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 1683 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 CHAPTERS 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING TO TITLE 15 CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.11, 15.14, 15.17, AND 15.18, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2019 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDINGS STANDARD CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2019 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS. 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 (949) 361-8301.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will hold a Public Hearing to consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its meeting of December 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., which will be held in the Council Chambers, located at 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California.

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council sanclementetimes.com

SPORTS & OUTDOORS SC San Clemente

STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

Home Again SCHS football hosts quarterfinals after first-round trip

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T

he San Clemente football team’s defense traveled well, as the CIF-SS Division 2 No. 2 seed Tritons soundly aced their first-round road trip and earned the right to host in the quarterfinals.

Bentley Redden racked up 4 ½ sacks, Preston Rex grabbed an interception and San Clemente held Valencia off the board until the final four minutes of the game in a 17-7 win in a Division 2 opener on Nov. 8 at Valencia High School.

Despite some initial disappointment as a top-two seed having to open the playoffs nearly 100 miles away from their home campus, the Tritons (9-2) advanced and will get their home game on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. against Rancho Verde of Moreno Valley in the quarterfinals.

Rancho Verde (10-1) survived Serra of Gardena in overtime, 26-20, in their Division 2 opener. The Mustangs played at home last week, which gave San Clemente the automatic home game this week.

Rex’s interception gave the Tritons 33 forced turnovers this season, and Redden vaulted into the team sacks lead with the single best pressure performance of

Triton Report

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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

Fifteen Sign on Fall Signing Day San Clemente had 15 student-athletes sign their national letters of intent on Fall Signing Day at San Clemente High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

HERE IS THE LIST OF SIGNEES: CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK • Hana Catsimanes (Wake Forest); GOLF • Drayton Joseph (University of San Diego); SOCCER • Asa Gibson (UC San Diego), San Clemente Times November 14-20, 2019

San Clemente triumphed on a long first-round road trip to Valencia and will host Rancho Verde in the quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 15. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

and more, by Jefferson’s 1,217 yards on 130 carries, including seven games with at least 100 yards rushing.

Jefferson put Rancho Verde over Serra with four carries on a five-play overtime touchdown drive, including the game-winning, four-yard score. Jefferson ran for 102 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns, while Duffy completed only 9 of 25 passes for 83 yards with an interception, though contributing a rushing TD. Defensively, Rancho Verde has allowed just under 12 points per game, so San Clemente could be in for some tough sledding on offense. However, the Tritons offense has continued to find ways to get it done.

Against Valencia, San Clemente wasn’t prolific, but Cole Thompson hit a firstquarter field goal, Nick Billoups found Rex for a touchdown pass in the second quarter, and James Bohls put the hammer down with a 70-yard rushing TD in the fourth quarter.

The Tritons’ own balance will be key to keeping the ball out of the hands of Rancho Verde, as the Mustangs also look to play possession football. It’s the game of football in its simplest terms, but San Clemente has to force quick stops on defense and execute long but fruitful drives on offense.

If San Clemente advances, the Tritons will take on the winner of ChaminadeUpland in the semifinals on Nov. 22. San Clemente would host Chaminade, which upset No. 4 seed Norco in the first round, or travel to Upland, the only team to beat Rancho Verde this season. SC

the season. However, the San Clemente defense will have its hands full against Ivy League champion Rancho Verde and will need to bring it all once again.

Rancho Verde may be one of, if not the, most balanced offensive teams that San Clemente has faced this season.

The Mustangs have averaged more than 43 points per game, with 26 touchdowns in the air by sophomore quarterback AJ

Duffy and 37 touchdowns on the ground, including 21 by senior running back Jordan Jefferson.

Duffy has completed 71% of his passes for 2,494 yards, with six interceptions. The majority of the passes have been directed to junior Jonah Carnell (53 receptions, 770 yards, eight TDs) and junior Andre McKinney Jr. (43 receptions, 740 yards, nine TDs). That’s been complemented,

Daniel Tuscano (Westmont), Gwenyth Jacobs (Oregon State), Emily Lowe (San Diego State); SWIMMING • Katie Faris (Boise State); BEACH VOLLEYBALL • Tessa Van Winkle (UCLA); VOLLEYBALL • Wolf Beeuwsaert (UC San Diego), Eli Crane (Pepperdine), Lexi Gruszczynski (Cal), Julia Wilson (Concordia-Irvine); WATER POLO • Christian Hosea (Pepperdine), Adrina Daniel (San Diego State) and Grace Pelkey (UC Davis)

on Saturday, Nov. 16. Time would be announced on Thursday, Nov. 14.

San Clemente earned home matches in the first two rounds by virtue of its No. 2 seed and a second-round coin flip. San Clemente dominated Agoura in the first round on Nov. 6, 18-5, and was strong in a quarterfinal win over Riverside Poly, 15-9, on Nov. 9.

Cross Country Sweeps Sea View League

Fifteen student-athletes signed their national letters of intent on Fall Signing Day at San Clemente High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Photo: SCHS

Boys Water Polo Advances to CIF-SS Semifinal

The San Clemente boys and girls cross country teams each won the team title at the Sea View League Finals for the second straight season at Irvine Regional Park on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Hana Catsimanes again paced the girls team with her second straight individual league title, as the Tritons edged out Aliso Niguel, 39-45. Catsimanes beat Emily Richards of Aliso Niguel in the three-mile race by 20 seconds at 16:53.

Kelsie Yamano took fourth place at 17:24, Isabelle Sachse finished eighth at 17:49, Savanah Punak finished 10th at 18:08, and Cameron Green finished 16th at of 18:41. All four set personal records.

The boys team won by a slimmer mar-

gin over Capistrano Valley, 32-35. Capo Valley had the individual champion, but the Tritons won with the pack mentality.

Caleb Metter finished in third place, and Brodey Horspool, Ryan Boratynec and Alan Swann finished back-to-back-toback in fifth, sixth and seventh. Hayden Beauchemin finished 11th.

All five Triton boys set personal records with Mettler at 14:42, Horspool at 14:44, Boratynec at 15:06, Swann at 15:08 and Beauchemin at 15:24.

San Clemente will run in the CIF-SS Division 1 preliminaries at the Riverside Cross Country Course on Saturday, Nov. 16 and likely in the CIF-SS Division 1 Finals at the same course on Nov. 23. SC

The San Clemente boys water polo team has played up to its billing as the No. 2 seed in CIF-SS Division 2, and the Tritons put themselves in position to continue their quest for a title.

San Clemente (22-7) played Mira Costa in the CIF-SS semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine.

Results were not available at press time, but check sanclementetimes.com for coverage.

If San Clemente advanced, the Tritons would play the winner of No. 1 seed Palos Verdes and No. 4 seed Foothill in the Division 2 Final at the Woollett Aquatic Center

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GROM OF THE WEEK: CHARLIE STEVENS

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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The Surfrider Foundation takes a stand for the Clean Water Act last week at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Photo: Courtesy of Surfrider Foundation

Clean Water Act Brought Before Supreme Court

ecause breakthroughs and breakout wins are always worth a celebration, big props this week to San Clemente’s Charlie Stevens, who earlier this month won his first-ever NSSA competition. Taking out the Open Boys Division at Church, it was a well-deserved victory for Charlie.

The 12-year-old regular-footer has been ripping lately, but that big, statementmaking contest win had previously eluded him. Not anymore. Throughout the contest, Charlie’s consistency and focus paid off, as he posted four 8-point rides. Working with local ripper Jeremy Carter, who’s been helping with the coaching duties, all those sessions at T-Street and Lowers have paid off.

Over the summer, Charlie—who’s supported by O’Neill and Dragon—also spent some time at the BSR Surf Resort in Waco, Texas, where he had the opportunity to develop his explosive air game. Because it’s a man-made wave, he got plenty of reps in and, once again, the hard work was evident in his surfing, as he’s taken his recent performances to the next level.

With fall in the air and winter right around the corner, we can’t wait to see what other good things are in store for Charlie when those west swells start bombing. SC

San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation takes the ‘Clean Water Act case of the century’ to nation’s highest court

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n Nov. 6, the Surfrider Foundation, a local environmental organization, went before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the Clean Water Act. In this case, the San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter has been endeavoring to stop Maui County’s Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility from discharging millions of gallons of treated sewage into groundwater on a daily basis.

The contaminated groundwater flows to the ocean, which then causes a myriad of issues.

Billed as the “Clean Water Act case of the century,” Surfrider first filed the lawsuit in 2012, contending that Maui County’s use of underground injection wells had directly polluted the area’s groundwater, which then subsequently affected sensitive coral reefs and the public recreation area at Kahekili Beach.

Co-plaintiffs included Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Sierra Club-Maui Group and West Maui Preservation Association and Earthjustice.

“We are arguing against Maui County’s extremist position that unless a pipe goes directly into the ocean or a lake and river, it is completely unregulated by the Clean Water Act,” said David Henkin, staff attorney from Earthjustice’s Mid-Pacific office, who argued the case. “If the Supreme

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Court endorses the county’s position, it would open a massive loophole for every polluter in the country to avoid regulation of their discharges by the law that protects the nation’s waterways.”

In a previous ruling, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with environmental groups that argued the groundwater discharges damaged a coral reef and amounted to a “direct” injection of wastewater. After years of working its way through the court system, the case landed before the Supreme Court on Nov. 6.

Up until 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sided with the environmental groups’ stance, but under the Trump Administration, the Clean Water Act has been under fire.

The justices were reportedly divided on the case. Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer called Maui County’s argument a “road map” for other potential polluters in the future.

But Breyer also appeared to side with Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, who were concerned about safeguarding businesses and private homeowners from potential litigation.

A decision is not expected until the spring of 2020, but it could come in as late as June.

While the case specifically focuses on

Maui, the repercussions are anticipated to be wide-ranging and affect not just coastal communities around the U.S., but other places dealing with the issue of groundwater pollution.

This case is of particular interest for gas and oil companies. In a report from NBC News, the pipeline company Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, which operates more than 80,000 miles of pipelines transporting natural gas, crude oil and gasoline, was highlighted. The company is also named in another suit pending before the court, which contends it violated the Clean Water Act in an accidental pipeline discharge into the groundwater.

“We have been fighting for nine years for the protection of clean water and public health for all people,” Tim Lara, of the Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter, said in a prepared statement from the organization.

“This case is about more than defending Maui’s coral reef at Kahekili Beach Park, which has been devastated by the 3-5 million gallons of wastewater dumped into groundwater every day by the County of Maui. This case is also about defending the Clean Water Act and its ability to protect our waterways from pollution, regardless of the route of discharge into protected waterways.” SC

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Charlie Stevens. Photo: Courtesy of Larry Cole and the National Scholastic Surfing Association

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 65-67 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-12 Thursday: Combination of S swell and WNW swell, for waves in the waist-stomach high range, (2-3’+ faces). Light/variable morning winds, turn to a light+ WNW sea breeze during the afternoon.

Outlook: Wave size holds steady on Friday, then Saturday dips down to knee-waist high,(2-3’ faces). Fresh S swell joining in on Sunday sets up waist-stomach-chest high surf,(2-3-4’ faces), showing largest in the afternoon. Light/variable winds for the mornings, followed by light+ WestSW onshores in the afternoons. New S swell is scheduled for next week. For the latest details be sure to visit Surfline.com.

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