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This monument in San Angelo, Texas, depicts an indigenous Jumano child being given religious instruction by a Spanish nun said to have never set foot in America. It ties in with the 1632 founding of Mission San Clemente somewhere nearby. Photo: Fred Swegles

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What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week Pico Park Sees Sharp Increase in Police Calls THE LATEST: Calls for police services to address incidents at Pico Park have risen sharply since September, when the city began limiting space at its nearby homeless encampment to those only with ties to San Clemente. Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 16, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to roughly 50 reported incidents at the park, most of which were for calls of disturbance, according to a record of call logs OCSD provided to San Clemente Times. “San Clemente Police Services has seen an increase in calls for service to Pico Park,” OCSD spokesperson Carrie Braun said in a text message. “The city’s patrol deputies, Homeless Liaison Officers and the regional Homeless Outreach Team have proactively been working with individuals encamped near the park. Citations are being issued as allowed by law for nonstatus violations, such as being in the park after 10 p.m. and narcotics use.” On Aug. 30, the city closed down its outdoor homeless shelter on Avenida Pico for routine maintenance and cleaning, instructing the 70 or so homeless individuals to remove their belongings from the property early that morning. By the afternoon, the city had installed new green tents around the inside perimeter of the camp and began imposing its San Clemente-only rule, which required campers to provide proof that they had ties to the city in order to re-enter and stay at the campsite. Since the new restriction was put in place, the number of homeless individuals staying at the Pico encampment has dropped to about a dozen, a dramatic drop from the roughly 70 campers who had been staying there previously. The city opened the Pico encampment in May in an effort to remove all of the homeless from the North Beach parking lot, where a tent city had started to form. Reiterating Braun’s statement, City Manager James Makshanoff acknowledged the precipitous increase in homeless activity at Pico Park, which is located across the street from the Pico camp. “We’ve heard from residents throughout the city that they’ve seen an increase in homeless people,” he said. “We’ve responded by working with the county San Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

Screenshots of photos city council hopeful Jackson Hinkle posted—and has since removed—to his campaign’s social media platforms show the candidate donning Orange County Fire Authority gear.

health and mental health agencies, as well as the Sheriff’s Department and nonprofits, to offer services and outreach to people at the park.” Between October 2018 and April 2019, OCSD reported a total of 10 documented incidents at Pico Park, the call logs show. Another four incidents in those call logs represent Patrol Checks, or self-initiated routine activity by police officers, Braun explained. After the city opened the Pico encampment, OCSD stepped up its self-initiated activity patrols of Pico Park, as the number of reported Foot Patrol and Patrol Checks between May and Oct. 16 rose to 47. Thirty-one of the 36 patrol checks and nine of the 11 foot-patrol checks occurred after Sept. 1. Officers have “absolutely increased their proactive patrol of the activity at the park” Braun said. Reports categorized as Pedestrian Checks in the call logs are likely selfinitiated patrols by officers as well, Braun said. Another categorization in the call logs is for Assist Outside Agency, which is likely officers assisting the Orange County Fire Authority on medical calls when there isn’t an associated crime. In the six months prior to the city opening the Pico encampment, police service calls centered mostly around disturbances at the park, with only one call for a narcotics violation, one for a suspicious person and one for a traffic stop. After May, OCSD began responding to reports of drinking in public, warrants for arrest, weapons violations, battery, keeping the peace, trespassing and municipal code violations, according to the call logs. Braun said that OCSD has been able to issue citations for non-status violations, including being in the park past 10 p.m. and narcotics use. Officers cannot, however,

enforce the city’s anti-camping laws—a stipulation of the controversial court ruling in Martin v. City of Boise. Last year’s Boise ruling bars cities and authorities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances unless “adequate indoor shelter” for the homeless is offered. “The OCSD has a primary focus on outreach and will not enforce any law criminalizing a homeless subject for illegal camping or loitering in public when they have no other option,” Braun wrote. “This does not forbid deputies from enforcing non-status violations and enforcement of laws on private property.”—Shawn Raymundo

OCSD Opens Investigation into OCFA Event over Potential Hinkle Violations THE LATEST: The Orange County Sherriff’s Department has launched an investigation to determine whether state laws governing the use of public resources in election campaigns were violated during a recent educational training event at the Orange County Fire Authority’s headquarters. The call for the investigation stems from several photos of San Clemente City Council candidate Jackson Hinkle donning OCFA gear that were posted to his campaign’s social media platforms after the event put on by a local firefighters union. OCSD spokesperson Carrie Braun said the posting of the photos initiated the investigation into the event. When the investigation is completed, she said, it will likely be turned over to the Orange County District Attorney’s office. “We are working collaboratively with the District Attorney’s office. They have

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a unit that looks into possible violations of government code related to politics,” Braun said, adding: “We have, from the very beginning, been working collaboratively with them on the investigation.” A separate complaint related to the OCFA event and Hinkle’s photos was submitted to the DA’s office from a member of the public and is currently being reviewed, according to Kimberly Edds, public information officer for the DA’s office. In a prepared statement provided by OCFA Communications Director Colleen Windsor, the Fire Authority “is cooperating with the Sheriff’s investigation on the Fire Ops education event, and we look forward to hearing the results.” As of press time, Hinkle had not responded to San Clemente Times’ request for comment. On Aug. 31, the Orange County Professional Firefighters, Local 3631, or Fire Ops 3631, hosted the special event in which board members from the OCFA Joint Powers Authority, elected officials and associates of the Fire Authority were invited to participate in fire scenarios and simulations. Hinkle was among those who were asked to attend and participate in the activities at OCFA’s training facility in Irvine. The firefighters union has endorsed Hinkle’s bid for the open seat on the council, contributing at least $5,000 to his campaign as of Sept. 21. Following the event, Hinkle posted the photos, many of which bore the Fire Authority’s logo and showed firefighters in uniform. Those posts prompted OCFA General Counsel David Kendig to email the candidate, asking that he “promptly” remove the photos, as they raised “legal concerns.” Kendig had written to Hinkle that “OCFA did not authorize your campaign to use its logo, and use of the OCFA’s registered logo is not permitted in campaign materials.” He also said that state law bars an officer or employee of a local agency from participating “in political activities of any kind while in uniform.” He went on to note that “OCFA’s personnel had no intention of engaging in political activity in the pictured event” and that the positing of those photos on social media “could prompt an investigation to determine whether the OCFA employees violated” state law. When San Clemente Times asked Kendig late last month about whether he knew of an investigation being initiated, he stated in an email that the “OCFA doesn’t comment publicly on personnel matters.” Hinkle has previously explained that after receiving Kendig’s email, he scrubbed his social media accounts, removing those photos.—SR (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

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City Settles First Amendment Lawsuit THE LATEST: A settlement agreement was reached earlier this month between the city and three San Clemente residents who brought forth a First Amendment lawsuit over allegations that late Mayor Steve Swartz and other city officials had violated free speech rights this past spring. Under the Oct. 1 settlement, the city has agreed to ensure that it will protect citizens’ First Amendment rights by modifying its procedures in regard to protocols that must be followed before the city can lawfully remove someone from council chambers. “These rules will protect residents’ right to speak, ensure documents are retained, and that before anyone is removed from the council chambers, the mayor, city attorney and council must follow precise and specific procedures,” San Clemente resident Brad Malamud, one of the plaintiffs in the suit, wrote in a press release. According to Malamud, the city also picked up the more than $48,000 tab for the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees. This past May, following a contentious city council meeting the previous month, Malamud and fellow residents Chanel Fetty and Anthony Rubolino filed a classaction lawsuit against the city and Swartz. The mayor had died unexpectedly while on vacation with his wife in Palm Springs on May 8—the day after the suit was filed. In their complaint filed in federal court, the group claims that during an April 16 council meeting, the city violated their First Amendment rights in the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and petitioning the government, among others. “In direct violation of these core rights and principles, the City and its mayor stifle and/or outright prevent, Plaintiffs and other members of the public from speaking out against the City or their elected representatives at public City Council meetings, through the ad hoc adoption or modification of unreasonable speech restrictions, and by discriminatorily enforcing the same against those who dare to express viewpoints disfavored by Defendants,” the lawsuit claimed. At that April council meeting, the lawsuit stated that Swartz tried to prevent Malamud from speaking more than once by implementing a new rule meant to limit the number of opportunities for members of the public to address the council during oral communications periods. San Clemente City Council meetings include two oral communications portions during the night—one near the outset and one toward the end. Despite previously granting citizens the ability to address the council during both periods, the new rule would have limited the public to a single San Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

speaking opportunity during one of the two oral communications portions. Malamud was allowed to speak during the first comment portion that evening. However, when he later approached the dais to submit a comment card to talk during the second portion, Swartz said he would not call him up to speak. “You’re not allowed to come up and talk,” Swartz said. “I am allowed,” Malamud retorted. “I’m not calling you,” Swartz responded. “You are stopped.” “I am allowed. I will be speaking, so you can stop me when you throw me out,” Malamud said. Councilmember Laura Ferguson was critical of the new rule and told Swartz she would leave the meeting, not wanting to participate “because we’re quashing public speech.” After a handful of other citizens spoke, Swartz read the rules of public speaking printed on the council agenda and then ordered everyone to vacate the chambers. The public, he stated, would be allowed reentry with one caveat—they had to agree to abide by the rules of the city council. While Malamud reentered and took his seat, Swartz announced that there will only be one more speaker, which was Rubolino. A seated Malamud stated that he, too, would be speaking, prompting Swartz to have him removed. “Sir, will you please escort this man out,” Swartz told an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy. “He’s interrupting my meeting; he’s out of order (and) he can leave.” When the officer approached Malamud, he exited the meeting. WHAT’S NEXT: In his press release, Malamud praised Ferguson as the only councilmember who “stood up for the rights of San Clemente residents” and then chided the rest of the city council for its refusal to resolve the case quickly and cost-effectively.—SR

San Clemente Man Convicted of Hate Crime THE LATEST: A San Clemente man was convicted last week after being found guilty in a hate crime in which he punched an African American man at a grocery store in Laguna Beach. On Friday, Oct. 17, a Santa Ana jury found 23-year-old Fernando Ramirez guilty on one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury, one misdemeanor violation of civil rights by force and a felony hate crime enhancement, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s office. “Hate does not belong in Orange County,” OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in a press release. “If you commit a crime motivated by hate, I can promise you the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”

Ramirez had attacked the 26-year-old victim, who was an employee of the Whole Foods Market in Laguna Beach, on June 15. During the incident, Ramirez ran up behind the victim and punched him in the face, breaking his nose and severely damaging his two front teeth, the DA’s office explained. “The victim did not know his attacker,” the DA’s office stated in the release. “After his arrest, Ramirez went on a rant filled with racial epithets that targeted African Americans.” Ramirez had previously been sentenced to serve two years in state prison for a 2014 gang-related felony assault, according to the DA. WHAT’S NEXT: Ramirez could face a maximum sentence of eight years in state prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 13.—SR

CUSD Board Votes to Place Bond Measures on 2020 Primary Ballot THE LATEST: Before a crowded room of excited students, parents and local stakeholders, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Oct. 16, voted unanimously in favor of placing a pair of regional bond measures to upgrade schools on the March 2020 Primary Election ballot. Wednesday night’s vote at CUSD headquarters in San Juan Capistrano marked the district’s latest major step in its continued efforts to secure funds to help upgrade educational facilities and renovate schools in Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and San Clemente. While both the trustees and spectators shared a sense of enthusiasm while cheering the passage of the resolutions to advance the measures, Board Vice President Martha McNicholas stressed that there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done in order for the bonds to pass this spring. “This is just the beginning,” she said. “We need all of your help to push this forward.” Board President Gila Jones later echoed McNicholas’ statements, reminding the audience that “these bonds aren’t going to pass themselves; we need your help.” The two bond measures—with one to go before voters in San Clemente and Capistrano Beach, while the other will be decided on by voters in Aliso Viejo, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel—propose a levy of $34 for every $100,000 of assessed taxable property value. Collectively, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel make up the Western Schools Facilities Improvement District, or SFID 3. If voters in those cities pass the bond, it’s expected to provide CUSD with $293 million in proceeds. The bond measure for the San Clemente region, titled the Southern School Facili-

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The Capistrano Unified School District will place a pair of bond measures on the March 2020 Primary Election Ballot to get funding to upgrade local schools in San Clemente and Dana Point. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

ties Improvement District, or SFID 2, is expected to yield $113 million in proceeds. The bulk of those funds—close to $90 million—will be prioritized for the renovation, modernization and replacement of aging classrooms and buildings at the 54-year-old San Clemente High School. Other upgrades include replacing roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, air conditioning, walls, flooring, paint, furniture and technology infrastructure, to name a few. Those funds for the high school will also pay to construct a student services building that will include administrative and health offices, a library and food services, as well as construct a performing arts theater and athletic facilities. The remaining proceeds from the Southern SFID bond will pay for upgrades to the local middle and elementary schools such as Concordia Elementary School, Las Palmas Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Truman Benedict Elementary School, among others. In 2016, CUSD proposed a districtwide $889 million Measure M bond, but it failed, receiving only 45% approval. (Threshold to pass is 55%.) Trustee Patricia Holloway, who represents CUSD’s Area 3 that includes San Clemente, noted that in the aftermath of the failed Measure M bond, the district felt it necessary to be more specific in the improvements it’s proposing. To make those specifications, CUSD contracted the construction company Kitchell Corporation to assess all the needs of every school within the district. The Facilities Condition Assessments, most commonly referred to as the Kitchell Report, made a specific list of improvements that were prioritized by the district. “These are lingering problems that need to be addressed, so this bond measure will address those projects,” Holloway said, adding: “By prioritizing these projects, we are being very efficient in targeting our funds.” WHAT’S NEXT: California’s Primary Election will be held on March 3, 2020. EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of the story can be found at SanClementeTimes. com. —SR sanclementetimes.com

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F&M Bank Honors San Clemente Residents with Annual Awards for Community Service Two San Clemente residents were recently recognized for their work and effort to strengthen the local community, as they were among a small handful of men and women from Southern California to receive a 2019 “California’s Strongest People You Can Bank On” award. Earlier this month, Farmers & Merchants Bank hosted its ninth annual awards luncheon in Long Beach, where it presented the awards to San Clemente residents Donald Glasgow and Jim Holden, along with eight other individuals. “It is a true highlight of our year when we get to shine the spotlight on local men and women who inspire us and lead us forward,” F&M Bank President W. Henry Walker said in a press release. “Each of our 2019 honorees has a unique story of compassion and perseverance and exemplifies the values that have guided F&M since our humble beginnings in 1907.” The award honors those who have made a profound and lasting impact on their community in areas including philanthropy, health care, women’s empowerment, children’s services, education and poverty, among others. Glasgow, a local business owner and community leader, is a cofounder of Kingdom Builders Ministry, an organization that provides services and supplies to poor communities in Mexico. Holden, a lifelong fisherman, is the founder of the organization Fish for Life, which takes local children in need on fishing trips and once-in-a-lifetime ocean voyages. All the winners “were selected based on their demonstration of the values carried forth in F&M’s Declaration of Beliefs: Honesty, Faith, Loyalty, Integrity, Dedication, Gratitude, Humility, Dependability, Compassion, and Service above Self,” the press release said.

Border Patrol Makes Heroin Bust in San Clemente Border Patrol agents arrested a 19-yearold man on suspicion of drug trafficking on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in San Clemente, where he was reportedly found in possession of several pounds of heroin, according to the U.S. Border Patrol. The man, a U.S. citizen, had been pulled over for allegedly driving erratically on InSan Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

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SAN CLEMENTE ROTARY 5:30-7:30 p.m. The San Clemente Rotary Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Wedgewood, San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente. SanClementeRotary.org. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) recently announced that the state’s housing department has awarded $2.5 million to Orange and San Diego counties to fund various homelessness programs. Photo: Adam Gilles

terstate 5, near Camino de Estrella. Agents patrolling the I-5 freeway observed the man, who was driving a 1997 Chevrolet pickup truck, weaving in and out of the lanes, according to the Border Patrol. As the truck was exiting the freeway, the agents followed the man to a gas station, where they conducted a safety check. The driver’s behavior made the agents suspicious, so they requested a K-9 team to respond, according to the Border Patrol. During the K-9’s sweep of the truck, it alerted the agents to the truck’s engine compartment, prompting the agents to initiate a search. Inside the truck’s air intake box, the agents found four packages of brown heroin, according to the Border Patrol. The Border Patrol estimates the street value of the bundles of heroin to be around $127,200. The man faces state charges for felony drug trafficking. The Border Patrol seized the vehicle.

City Seeks Public Input, Review for Draft Pier Bowl Specific Plan Update The city on Tuesday, Oct. 22, announced that the draft of the Pier Bowl Specific Plan Update has been posted to the city’s website and is available for public review and comment. The San Clemente Planning Commission is scheduled to continue its public hearing and discussion on the plan during its Nov. 6 meeting, when it’s also expected to consider forwarding the recommendation to the city council. Following the Planning Commission’s review and recommendation, a city council

hearing will be scheduled for late December or early January 2020, according to the city. The update is meant to amend land uses and development standards to be consistent with updates to the city’s General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, as well as improve the plan’s organization, format, and maps. The updated plan also intends to reflect current conditions of the area. The plan update can be found at SanClemente.org. For additional information or to comment, contact Associate Planner Christopher Wright by email at wrightc@san-clemente.org or by phone at 949.361.6193.

Senator Patricia Bates Announces Additional State Funding to Address Homelessness To help address homelessness, Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) has announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded $2.5 million to Orange and San Diego counties to fund various programs. “Homelessness is a growing problem in many communities that demands attention and action from our state government,” said Senator Bates, a member of the Senate Housing Committee and a former social worker. “Thanks to these state grants, the Counties of Orange and San Diego will have additional resources to help more of our neighbors who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.” Funding for the grants comes from the HCD-administered California Emergency Solutions and Housing (CESH) program. CESH funds may be used for five primary

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JOINT COUNCIL/ COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 7-9 p.m. The city council, as well as the city’s commissions and committees, will meet. San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, 150 Avenida Magdalena. San-Clemente.org. SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15-8:30 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Club Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. SCSunriseRotary.com. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adults or minors) poor choices. San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. BILYSC.org.

activities: housing relocation and stabilization services (including rental assistance), operating subsidies for permanent housing, flexible housing subsidy funds, operating support for emergency housing interventions, and systems support for homelessness services and housing delivery systems. The allocation of program funds is noncompetitive and formula-driven, and it is based on a variety of factors including poverty rates and the number of homeless. The County of Orange will receive $1.1 million and the County of San Diego will receive $1.4 million to fund various activities related to homelessness.

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California Coastal Commission Approves Southern California Edison’s Permit to Dismantle SONGS Facilities BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

he California Coastal Commission (CCC) approved a development permit last week that will allow Southern California Edison (SCE) to begin dismantling the twin containment domes at the San Onofre power plant once the nuclear waste has been removed and downloaded into its interim storage facility. Much to the dismay of many in the audience who attended the CCC’s Oct. 17 meeting in Chula Vista, commissioners were unanimous in their decision to approve the coastal development permit, which came with a laundry list of conditions SCE must comply with in order to “protect the quality of coastal waters, ensure biological productivity, and protect against the release of hazardous materials.” In a press release from Edison, the majority owner of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), the company states that the eight- to 10-year process of removing the above-grade structures, including Units 2 and 3, could begin by next year. The “dismantlement of the plant structures will remove a significant amount of hazardous material from the site,” SCE explained in the release. “In addition, removing most of the above-grade structures will eliminate prominent visual features associated with the facility and start the process to return the property to landowners as soon as practical.” The Coastal Commission’s report on the development permit notes that SCE’s plans to remove the infrastructure would leave “significant amounts of foundation, footings, and other existing material in place,” potentially leaving the coastal environment and community vulnerable to safety risk. “Over time, coastal processes, exacerbated by sea level rise, could cause portions of remaining structures to become exposed, which would cause potential risk to public safety and marine life, as well as impacts to visual resources and public access,” the CCC report stated. To address those concerns, Coastal Commission staff included several conditions in the resolution that requires Edison to provide annual progress reports of the project to the commission every June 15. Other conditions also mandate the development and submission of a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, as well as a Spill Contingency Plan, to the commission for approval prior to the start of the project. A late addition to the list of conditions included in the resolution would expedite a provision in the separate CCC-approved development permit from 2015 that auSan Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

The California Coastal Commission recently approved a coastal development permit that allows Southern California Edison to begin dismantling the containment domes of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Photo: Cari Hachmann

thorized Edison to build its Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) for the dry storage of radioactive waste. The 2015 permit required Edison to submit an Inspection and Maintenance Program by October 2020. That program, which is meant to ensure that the casks Edison uses to store spent nuclear material “will remain in a physical condition sufficient to allow both on-site transfer and off-site transport,” must now be submitted to the Commission by March of next year. Edison must also foot the bill for an independent, third-party review of the Inspection Installation Program. And SCE can’t start the removal of spent fuel pools at SONGS until the Commission has approved the program or until July 2020, whichever happens first, CCC Senior Environmental Scientist John Weber explained. Edison has been working to decommission the plant, which currently sits on land owned by the U.S. Navy, since 2013. Per the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Edison has 60 years to complete the decommissioning. Like all nuclear power plant operators in the country, Edison has been forced to store its own radioactive waste

on-site, as the nation doesn’t have a permanent repository for such material. The federal government’s plan to establish Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a permanent storage site has been stuck in legislative gridlock since 2010, when the Obama administration cut funding for the project. “We all really recognize that the main failure in all of this is the federal government guaranteed a permanent off-site location for spent fuel, and the federal government has yet to deliver on that commitment,” Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said at the CCC meeting. “This isn’t just an issue for this site but other sites across California and the country.” Steve Padilla, vice-chair of the commission, echoed Kounalakis’ statements, slamming the federal government’s inaction as “preposterous and absurd.” “We should not be in a position in the state of California where we are even contemplating storing radiological materials in the coastal zone. It is disgusting to me,” Padilla said, later adding: “I don’t like it, it’s a no-win; if we fail to move this forward, we just delay the decommission . . . we may create unintended consequences.”

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Tensions began to flare toward the end of the nearly four-hour discussion on the resolution, prompting the commissioners to take a brief recess before voting, as members of the public were interrupting. However, when the commissioners came back for the vote, they approved the resolution in a unanimous decision, avoiding a roll-call vote, which was met with scorn from audience members. “Roll call!” a few spectators exclaimed. “I’m not calling a roll (call vote); I don’t need a vote. I got a unanimous vote, so you can either sit down and be quiet or leave,” Commissioner Dayna Bochco later replied to continuous calls for a roll-call vote. “We’re either going to leave this room or you’re going to sit down and be quiet. Which would you rather have?” she said amid the repeated requests from the audience. “Do you know what a unanimous vote is? Do you have any sense?” According to SCE, the latest decommissioning phase is expected to create about 600 jobs over the next decade, with most of the labor force coming from the San Diego region. SC sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin by OC Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett

Be A Part of Dana Point Harbor’s New Legacy

ana Point Harbor is a worldrenowned destination that Orange County residents treasure greatly. We have so much to be proud of at our Harbor, from the great restaurants that offer an array of culinary choices, to now being internationally recognized as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World. We also know how much time and dedication went into advancing plans for its revitalization. When I was first elected to the Dana Point City Council in 2006, one of my primary goals was to continue the effort to revitalize this aging treasure so that we, and future generations, could continue to enjoy this South County jewel. We are now on the cusp of a new legacy at Dana Point Harbor, and we will memorialize this with the dedication of a new time capsule.

In 2016, after 50 years, a celebration was held to open the Dana Point Harbor time capsule that had been placed in the Harbor during its original construction and creation in 1966. Contained in that basic steel cylinder were more than 65 interesting, historical and important items that represented Dana Point and our surrounding communities at the Harbor’s conception. Some of those items included a historical overview and aerial photos of Doheny Beach from the State of California Division of Beaches and Parks; an Orange County News publication; official records and land deeds contributed by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society; and a community attitude survey from San THE BARTLETT Clemente Jaycees. Many BULLETIN more surrounding comBy Lisa Bartlett munity Chambers of Commerce, women’s and men’s clubs, American Legion divisions, and realtor groups also contributed artifacts that brought us all back in time to where it all began. We are now at a phase of the revitalization to make our generation’s mark on our new Harbor! The new time capsule will be contained within a beautifully designed and crafted clock, protecting the artifacts

of our time for the future residents to unveil in 2069. In an effort to truly reflect the entire community, this time capsule will include items from South County Cities, communities and organizations that were not yet established back in 1966 when the original time capsule was sealed. On behalf of our many sponsors, including the Dana Point Historical Society, I would like to invite you to our upcoming Time Capsule Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m., at the Staging Area adjacent to El Torito Restaurant. Join Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC; OC Parks, the City of Dana Point, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, community members, community leaders and me to witness this historic occasion. For more information on the event, visit DanaPointHarbor.com. This is a momentous time for Dana Point, as well as all of our South County cities and surrounding communities. The Harbor is an important part of our identity. Join us in being a part of the Harbor’s new legacy. Lisa Bartlett is the chairperson of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She was reelected in 2018. SC

When this campaign wins, it will be an example of what we can accomplish when everyday people come together. Jackson brings valuable experience to council. He was a lead organizer of the Not My Toll Road protest in 2017, he was a founding member of a coalition leading the fight for lower local energy rates, and he has briefed Congress on the storage of nuclear waste at San Onofre. It is his local experience as an organizer that makes me believe in him to stop the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ disastrous toll road plans, ensure the safe removal of nuclear waste from San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and restore public safety by addressing the homelessness crisis. Not to mention, Jackson is the only candidate in this election who was born and raised in San Clemente. He has watched our open spaces turn into a mall, witnessed our only hospital turn into an empty building and has seen an increasing number of mom-and-pop shops being replaced by faceless chains. He is a local public advocate who has attended our schools, surfed our beaches and now is stepping up in our community to challenge the forces that seek to destroy our Spanish Village by

the Sea. Check your mail for your ballot and vote Jackson Hinkle for San Clemente City Council by Nov. 5.

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Letters to The Editor HINKLE’S EXPERIENCE INVALUABLE TO COUNCIL JAKE RYBCZYK, San Clemente

My understanding of our community expanded immensely over the course of my 2018 campaign for San Clemente City Council. It’s clear our community believes in the values of freedom and safety and will come together in the face of reckless groups that stand to see San Clemente fail. I trust that after this upcoming special election, San Clemente families will have a true champion and the best voice on city council through Jackson Hinkle. It’s time SC had the unbought, localand people-powered city hall that we deserve. Jackson brings all of that, with the experience, leadership and energy to get things done. Hinkle is unbought by developers and reckless out-of-town interests. His campaign is 100% volunteer-led, and he is taking no corporate or developer money.

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WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE? ROGER JOHNSON, San Clemente

The Southern California Edison claim that there are no credible scenarios for radioactive contamination of our cities and towns is a specious argument. Former Congressman Darrell Issa testified that an accident at San Onofre could shut down I-5 and I-15, close airports, and cause the nation’s two largest ports (Long Beach and Los Angeles) to cease operation. Writing in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Wall Street analyst David Epstein recently wrote that a nuclear power plant accident could cause the collapse of world financial markets. He added darkly that many experts believe a catastrophe is not a matter of “if” but “when.” Many wonder if the low-level radiation Edison has been releasing into the ocean and air regularly since 1968 have resulted in cancer streaks here. Cancer is already the No. 1 killer in California, and radia(Cont. on page 10) sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

‘Whataboutism’? Blaming everyone else when you get caught is like blaming doctors when you get sick

hey say the man who smiles when things go wrong has already thought of someone to blame it on. Or, in our current state, ask, “What about them?” “Whataboutism,” also known as “whataboutery,” is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as “the logical fallacy that attempts to discredit an opponent’s position by charging them with hypocrisy without directly refuting or disproving their argument, which in the U.S. is particularly associated with Soviet and Russian propaganda.” This definition comes from the mid-20th century period when the Russians accused the USA of our faults to cover up the horrific deeds they were doing and continue

to do. It was the equivalent of the USSR running 47 consecutive traffic signals and then complaining that the USA turned right on a red light. And it’s true we sometimes do that. The Soviets used a fact-based response to their atrocities with the line “and you are hanging blacks.” Sorry, Vlad, but millions of deaths in the Gulags just doesn’t compare. A good deal of this “blame everyone else” seems to be going on in the top echelons of our society today. As human nature would suggest, we are all tempted to use the “what about them?” defense. When the Highway Patrolman is writing you a ticket, don’t you want to say, “Look, officer—look at all those other drivers who WAVELENGTHS didn’t come to a complete By Jim Kempton halt at the stop sign!” Of course, we know the “other people do it” pretext is not supported by any extended logic. Otherwise, murderers would simply excuse themselves with the fact that “people do it all the time!” And it is true that in this great country of ours, homicide happens on average 45 times a day.

When a school bully pushes another kid aside and cuts in line and—when confronted—responds by sneering, “I saw Joey do it yesterday; no big deal!” he is practicing whataboutery. Politicians are refining this to a fine art at the moment. Among the recent charges connected to those in high places have been allegations of being sexual predators, cheating on vote counts, or cheating on their taxes. Strong evidence indicates bribery, threatening witnesses, even abusing their unparalleled political influence to personally profit. And in a particular case, a single person has accusations for all of the above. In each instance, those accused try to deflect the charges by finding others who have done the same bad things. Distract, deny, delay. It didn’t work for Nixon. According to the Oxford Dictionary, these whataboutism tactics have also been effectively employed by the leaders of Saudi Arabia, North Korea and Turkey. Aren’t they somebody’s new best friends? The technique does not stand up in the USA, though—at least not outside of Washington, D.C. Can you imagine going to traffic court and making your plea to the judge: “Everyone speeds, Your Honor!” The less comic (but no less absurd) use

of this defense is playing out in our nation’s capital: “You can’t give me a speeding ticket—I’m doing a really good job at work! Besides, the cops are all out to get me!” The crime being probed is inexcusably shocking. It isn’t analogous to exceeding the speed limit. It is more similar to the school principal being clocked going 80 mph through an in-session school zone while under the influence after a third warning. It leaves very little to argue about when in addition to being recorded on tape and television, the school teachers, bus drivers and staff all testify in traffic court that the vice principal, secretary and the school’s head of security were all in the car drinking with him. We are awaiting the verdict of the American people—will this be a serious driving violation, threatening all school kids? Or just another day of road rage in ugly traffic? Jim Kempton is a writer, surfer and longtime Orange County resident. He believes you should make your bed but not lie in it. SC

calculated that each of the 123 containers could release more deadly Cesium 137 than 1,000 A-bombs. We have now become a de facto nuclear waste dump for the indefinite future. Where is the public outrage for what is by far the biggest issue for the future of Southern California?

will inherit what we do now. Examples of how much youth can achieve: Nadia Murad, who just won the Nobel Peace Prize at age 26; Malala, Nobel Prize Laureate, age 22; and Greta Thunberg, age 16, fighting against climate change and big oil.

YES ON MICKEY DOTTIE MCLANE, Dana Point

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(Cont. from page 8) tion exposure is especially dangerous for women and children. The National Academy of Sciences wanted to study cancer streaks here, but in 2015 the powerful NRC terminated the research. We know that San Onofre is vulnerable to terrorist attacks from land, sea, and air, and we also know that nuclear power plants were targets on the short list of 911 terrorists. The industry ignores these threats. The thin canisters Edison uses were never designed to withstand high explosives from truck bombs, missiles or San Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

airplane crashes. Surrounded by public roads, beaches, parking lots and 19 airports, the plant is “defended” only by a few guys with guns. Consider the Israeli LORA missile designed to be concealed inside a standard cargo container. About 12,000 cargo containers pass by every day, and LORA could hit the canisters in 10 minutes. Nuclear warheads are not needed, since 3.5 million pounds of uranium and plutonium are already here. Remember that it took only 14 pounds of plutonium to destroy Nagasaki. Physicists have

If you want to know about a guy’s character—who better to ask than the ex-wife? Although we are no longer together, Mickey remains a strong family support. He is very involved as a father and grandfather. If that doesn’t speak well of a man’s character, what would? Mickey can be trusted to keep his word and do his part.

ENCOURAGED BY THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD JENNIFER AND JOHN MASSEY, San Clemente

The reason we are voting for Jackson Hinkle for San Clemente City Council is because of his youth and his accomplishments, which are listed on his Facebook page. We are among the old, old and are encouraged by the youth of the world who will be around longer than we and Page 10

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Thursday | 24 TALEGA 2XU RUN CLUB 6 p.m. New to running or looking for someone to run with? 2XU offers a free running club twice a week. Run with other new or experienced runners through the city. Meet at the Outlets at San Clemente every Thursday at 6 p.m. and every Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. ManagerSanClemente@2xu. com. 949.558.5054. 2xu.com. ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT BARNOA 7-9 p.m. Live music every Thursday. A rotating cast of Orange County’s most talented musicians play acoustic covers and original music. Enjoy a great wine selection, craft beers, tasty appetizers and Barnoa’s full dinner menu. Must be at least 21. Barnoa Wine and Craft Beer Bistro. 831 Via Suerte, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. BarnoaWineBar.com. ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ 7 p.m. Come see the Tony Award-winning, adventure-filled Shrek The Musical, put on by the cast and crew of San Clemente High School Drama. An unlikely hero, Shrek finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside the wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Shrek The Musical brings to life the beloved characters you know from the film on their way to discovering the big bright beautiful world at the end of this fabulously fresh storybook journey. Shrek The Musical is uproariously fun and proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the “be-ogre.” The show will run through Saturday, Oct. 26, and again on Nov. 1 and 2. SCHS Triton Center, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. Tickets are available now at SCHSDrama.com.

Friday | 25 11TH ANNUAL ‘HOPTOBERFEST’ 2 p.m. “Hoptoberfest” returns to Pizza Port San Clemente on Friday and SaturSan Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

EDITOR’S PICK The community lights up their cell phones on the San Clemente Pier for PierPride in 2016. Photo: File

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24: 4TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE FUTURE OF THE PIER 5:30-7:30 p.m. Show your “PierPride” at this free event that’ll include music and more. The light-up portion of the night is scheduled to begin around sunset—6:30 p.m.—when everyone will line the rails of the Pier to light up their cell phones in unison to symbolize their commitment to preserving the historic San Clemente Pier.

day. It will be a festival-style party pouring a plethora of hoppy beers on the rooftop, featuring all of Pizza Port’s wet hop brews and many others. Enjoy live music, German-inspired grub, and even more hop goodness available across 26 taps inside the restaurant. Pizza Port San Clemente, 301 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.940.0005. PizzaPort.com. GHOSTS & LEGENDS TOUR 6:30 Get in the spirit of Halloween by joining the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society for its annual Ghost & Legends Tour. This year, it has some new, exciting and spooky changes. Be prepared for creepy tales of big black dogs, a legendary judge, and ghostly tales about a lady in white, all of whom have been seen in this area. There are several time slots for tours on Friday and Saturday starting from 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per adult, and $8 per child. Please keep in mind, this tour may not be suitable for young children. Reservations are required. The tours start in the front yard at the O’Neill Museum on Los Rios Street. 31831 Los Rios

Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.8444. SJCGhostTour.com.

Police Services, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.770.6011. OCSD.org.

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ANNUAL CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY DAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will be at Tree of Life Nursery to celebrate membership to this statewide environmental organization. Members will be available to share their extensive knowledge of natives and to help you find the right plants for your yard. The public is invited to join in and learn about the benefits of membership, such as receiving 10% off all plant purchases at Tree of Life, while also getting some great plant advice. Three themed tables staffed by knowledgeable CNPS members will be set up to speak on plant care, easy evergreen foundation plants and native pollinators. Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.728.0685. CaliforniaNativePlants.com.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee is the U.S.’s largest weekly car meet that attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. No registration is required; spectators are welcome. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. SouthOCCarsandCoffee.com. NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE-BACK DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is hosting this event, allowing anyone to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medication—no questions asked. No sharps, marijuana or pressure canisters. San Clemente

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bingo night for a charity of the month. Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. GoodysTavern.com.

CANDY CRAWL 1-3 p.m. Save the date for the Outlets’ annual pre-Halloween celebration. Collect treats from participating stores and enjoy family fun, including a Pumpkin Patch, inflatable fun (fees apply), creepy crawlies from Wild Wonders, photo ops and more. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. OutletsAtSanClemente.com. SPOOKY SAN CLEMENTE 4-7 p.m. The third annual Spooky San Clemente is an all-ages event that will kick off with Del Mar Treat Street, and feature tricks and games, a Haunt-Ole-Maze and corn maze, a magic show and costume contest, concluding with an outdoor movie at 6 p.m. in San Clemente Community Center, 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.429.8797. San-Clemente.org. ‘LASS YOUR AFF OFF!’ STAND-UP COMEDY 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join Comedy in the OC for an evening of side-splitting laughter. The monthly “Lass Your Aff Off!” comedy show is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and keep you laughing long after the evening ends. Featuring comedians from television, radio, and comedy clubs across the U.S., the show is produced by Orange County comedian Tom Riehl. This month’s headliner is Dana Eagle. Also performing will be Matt Balaker, Jenna Perry, Nate Wyckoff and Beverly Simpson. Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn, 2600 Ave. Del Presidente, San Clemente. Comedy@comedyintheoc.com. ComedyInTheOC.com. HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST 9 p.m.-2 a.m. It’s Halloween time, and Goody’s Tavern is having a bash with live music. Wear your best costume to this fun Monster Mash. It has plenty of haunted spirits and wicked brews, along with a cash-prize costume contest. Cash prizes of $50 to the Sexiest, Scariest, and Most Original at 11:30 p.m. Poetic License will be tearing up the stage starting at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge for admission. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. GoodysTavern.com.

Sunday | 27 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. BRUNCH AT RAYA 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A tempting brunch with flowing champagne awaits guests every San Clemente Times October 24-30, 2019

Tuesday | 29 INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE 9:30-11:30 a.m. The South Orange County Bridge Center hosts this weekly bridge series that runs every Tuesday through Nov. 12. South Orange County Bridge Center, 31251 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.1268. MartiMoss@gmail.com. SOCB.Center.

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At the Movies: ‘Pain and Glory’ Has a Lot of the Latter BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

edro Almodovar’s latest film, Pain and Glory, is said to be influenced by Federico Fellini’s 8 ½ (1963). This is redundant and an understatement, but the comparison is also to be expected when you make a movie about a moviemaker. The good news is, it’s a lot more impressive than the Hollywood version of 8 ½, Rob Marshall’s Nine (2009). Even better, we also see Almodovar working with his regular collaborators, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, with the latter delivering one of the best male performances this year. In modern-day Madrid, famous filmmaker Salvador Mallo (Banderas) is returning to town for a special screening for the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough feature. Everyone is happy for his success, except him. Salvador couldn’t care less about his ca-

Sunday morning in RAYA at The RitzCarlton, Laguna Niguel. Start with a fresh fruit martini and a selection of pastries, then enjoy a three-course a la carte menu. Cost is $72. One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point. 949.240.2000. RitzCarlton.com/LagunaDining. HALLOWEEN TERRIFYING 10-MILE, SPOOKY 5K & 10K 6:30-11:30 a.m. Join Renegade Racing on this beachfront course with 10-mile, 10K, and 5K distance options, plus a half-mile kids run. And keep an eye out

reer or even his art since he hit middle age. He’s overcome with all sorts of symptoms, ranging from depression, lethargy, back pain, headaches, tinnitus, insomnia and trouble swallowing. His answer to all of this is to take up experimenting with hard drugs on top of all his prescriptions. Cruz appears as Salva’s mother in flashbacks. As is also the case with movies with fictional directors as the protagonist, one wonders how much is made-up and how much is art imitating life. For instance, just like Almodovar, the lead is a gay, Spanish filmmaker. However, I hope that the drugs are primarily fabricated for the film narrative. Pain and Glory is a bit tame by the director’s standards, but it still represents a return to form after a brief dry period, and it offers an introspective, subtle performance from Banderas that’s worth viewing. SC

for the trick-or-treat aid stations with ghosts and goblins along the course. But once you’ve caught your breath, the day is far from over. After the race are the awards, a costume contest, pumpkin patch, and pumpkin-decorating contest. Salt Creek Beach Trail, Dana Point. RenegadeRaceSeries.com.

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BEGINNING HULA CLASS 6:30-7:15 p.m. Have fun and learn basic language, songs, dance steps, motions and meanings. Includes work with poi balls (Maori culture from New Zealand), Hawaiian hula, Tahitian, Samoan music/ dance forms. All are welcome. Hula Connection, 3551 Camino Mira Costa, Suite J, San Clemente. 949.842.0662. HulaConnection.net. 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 | 23 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. Check their website for the latest scheduled performances. IvaLees.com. WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy friendly competition and craft beers among friends during the BrewHouse’s weekly trivia night. Food trucks are on site during the trivia contest. The BrewHouse. 31896 Plaza Dr., Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. TheBrewHouseSJC.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 9-11:30 p.m. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. KnuckleheadsMusic.com. sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

TR3, founded by Dave Matthews Band lead guitarist Tim Reynolds, is described as electric, funky, operatic and edgy. Photo: Courtesy of G. Milo Farineau

On Stage at The Coach House: TR3 BY LILLIAN BOYD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

im Reynolds’ earliest memory of being drawn to music was when his older sister cranked up a Beatles LP in the living room of his childhood home. From that point, he was locked in. “Before I could play any instruments, I would grab my Tonka firetruck ladder and air guitar whenever the Beatles came on,” Reynolds said. Reynolds just wrapped up the first leg of a tour as lead guitar for Dave Matthews Band—a band honored this month as one of the nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s official Class of 2020. On Nov. 13, he’ll perform with his own band, TR3, at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. While recalling what initially pushed him toward music, Reynolds says he grew up during an era of music that people are still trying to dissect to this day. “Rock was in full force,” Reynolds said. “This continuous habit of humans making and evolving music is what keeps me so inspired. The Beatles were just the beginning.” Charlottesville, Virginia laid much of the foundation for Reynolds’ music career during the ‘80s and ‘90s. It’s where he met a young Dave Matthews—who was working as a bartender at the time—and encouraged him to start a band. It’s also where Reynolds founded TR3 (Tim Reynolds Trio), an eclectic fusion of funk, rock and jazz. “The jazz scene in Charlottesville was great. All I wanted to do was play jazz,” Reynolds said. “It wasn’t big time or anything like that, but I was booking gigs, playing jazz in town and growing as an artist. It was some of the best moments of

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my career.” Reynolds eventually relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico to pursue a solo career and then to Outer Banks, North Carolina in 2007. After meeting bass player Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan Martier, a few rehearsals later and several gigs throughout North Carolina, Reynolds decided to resurrect the electric TR3—and they’ve been touring ever since. The newest TR3 CD and vinyl, The Sea Versus The Mountain, was released in February 2019. Like Some Kind of Alien Invasion came out in October 2014. Their first double live CD, From SPACE and Beyond was released in June 2011. Fans shouldn’t expect TR3 to emulate Dave Matthews Band’s sound, Reynolds cautions. While both bands don’t confine themselves to one particular style, Reynolds describes TR3 to be electric, funky, operatic and edgy. The show is a mix of updated Reynolds’ classics to wild covers of everything from James Brown, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson and Focus, to TR3’s ever-evolving catalogue of new material, Reynolds said. But each show is unique. “You never know what’s going to happen,” Reynolds said. “Depending on the venue, the crowd, the vibes . . . taking it live is a whole other experience. Different places give you different energy, and it’s a different experience.” Tickets are $20 to see TR3 at The Coach House on Wednesday, November 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show scheduled to start at 8 p.m. The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. For tickets or more information, call 949.496.8930 or visit TheCoachHouse.com. SC sanclementetimes.com

CRIB to COLLEGE

WELCOME to CRIB to COLLEGE From infancy to undergrad and beyond, parenting is a job that seldom offers breaks. We hope this year’s “Crib to College” offers fresh perspectives and guidance for navigating your own family life. If you ever find yourself asking how old should your child be before letting them have smart tablet time, or how to pack in healthy ingredients to your kids’ diets, or how to keep track of all of the standardized tests students will have to take, keep reading! Learn more about how school leaders and mentors are taking additional steps to promote healthy sleep habits, mental health education, healthy use of technology and partnerships with parents. For students preparing to leave the nest, this edition of Crib to College includes instruction on how to get a jumpstart on the college search. The California State University and the University of California systems are now accepting early applications through Nov. 30. To help students make a decision on where to apply, we’ve compiled a list of several California universities, as well as information on the campus tours they offer. South Orange County offers a myriad of resources to nurture and uplift your children. This year’s Crib to College aims to serve as a guide for those resources and equip you and your family with the best tools for a happy and healthy family.

Logging On HOW PARENTS CAN BEST MONITOR THEIR KIDS’ SCREEN TIME

BY LILLIAN BOYD

Now that children are being exposed to smartphones and tablets at a younger age, it’s important to keep in mind how much time young kids spend staring at a screen. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), preschool-age kids should not have more than one hour of screen time in a day. Although some pediatricians argue that even an hour can negatively impact children younger than age 5 with developmental issues. For children older than 5, AAP says it is crucial to be consistent about limits. There’s no set recommendation other than ensuring screen time does not replace physical activity, sleep or “other behaviors essential to health, according to a 2016 study. The AAP offers a set of health and safety tips on media consumption, which includes

treating media as you would any other environment in your child’s life. Set limits kids need and expect them, the AAP says. “Know your children’s friends, both online and off. now what platforms, software, apps your children are using, what sites they are visiting on the web, and what they are doing online. The organization also encourages unplugged playtime to give children a break. Screen time should not always be alone time, either. Co-view, co-play and co-engage with your children while they use screens. “Very young children learn best through two-way communication. Engaging in backand-forth talk time is critical for language development, AAP says. Teach and model kindness and good manners online. Because children are great mimics, limit your own media use. To learn more about what the American Academy of Pediatrics says about media use and parenting, visit aap.org.

After the School Bell HOW TO TA E AD ANTAGE OF AFTE SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SOUTH COUNTY

BY LILLIAN BOYD eeping your kids busy outside of school could be key in a child’s development. Fortunately, there are a multitude of options for children in the tri-city area, no matter their interests. Sherry Murphy is the recreation manager for the Dana Point Community Center, which offers programs for youth including dance classes, martial arts, youth sports and music lessons—as well as CPR and AED training for babysitters. “These kinds of opportunities really serve to help kids figure out who they are, Murphy said. “These programs teach kids about themselves . . . what they like, what they don’t like. t helps them figure out their identity. For Fall 2019, Dana Point Community Center offers a class that teaches the seven basic elements of art. The course provides building blocks in learning how to use paint, oil, pastel, watercolor and more. Dance classes include ballet, jazz, hip hop and acro dance, which is a technique of dance with acrobatic elements. “(This form is) a seamless blend of athletic tricks and creative choreography designed to improve exibility and strength, the course description says. The various levels of karate classes touch on traditional Japanese styles of martial arts, with an emphasis on self-discipline, manners and respect for others. “Our babysitter training class is a great opportunity for older kids wanting to get CP -certified, Murphy said. The course offers instruction on babysitting guidelines and training for CP , AED automated external defibrillator and First Aid. Those who register for the class must be at least 11 years old. There is also a separate

course that offers CP and AED training for adults, children and infants experiencing emergencies. The Amazing Athletes program teaches fundamentals of 10 different sports, focusing on development, agility and speed. Students learn about their muscles, good eating habits, hand/eye coordination, muscle tone and more. There are courses offered to 2 - -yearolds and for -6-year-olds. For more information, visit the recreation programs webpage at danapoint.org. In San Clemente, Goal Zone focuses on skill development and healthy living. Each week, students learn new skills through drill training and practice games. On the sixth week, participants partake in a tournament between schools. The program includes a light snack and T-shirt. Las Palmas, Marblehead, Concordia and Lobo elementary schools participate in the Goal Zone program. For information on more than 100 youth programs offered in San Clemente, visit sanclemente.org/recreation. The After-School Experience is offered through Saddleback Community College Education and teaches art, science, cooking, sports and academic classes. All classes are held on CUSD school sites and follow school dismissal times. For more information and to register, visit saddleback.edu/ce or call 9 9.582. 6 6. MCA Orange County offers before- and after-school care opportunities in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program offers physical and educational activities such as sports and recreation, homework support, club curriculum and technology. For more information, visit ymcaoc.org.

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STEM3 Academy Provides Specialized Learning in OC BY ZACH CAVANAGH tudents with social and learning differences in Orange County have a new way into STEM programs. The Help Group, the largest nonprofit in the United States serving children and young adults with special needs, has opened a third campus for its STEM3 Academy in rvine. According to its mission statement, STEM3 Academy pronounced STEM Cubed Academy provides a robust Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM -based curriculum to students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other social and learning differences. According to the academy, there has been a 28 increase in the number of students with neuro-developmental differences enrolled in undergraduate STEM fields, and the STEM3 Academy is doing its part to add to those numbers and help with the increased need for STEM workers across the country. The STEM3 Academy has four areas of focus: content, method, pathway to careers and 21st century skills. Content is the specialized curriculum the method is student-centered and project-based learning with real-world applications the pathway to careers exposes students to professional environments and partnerships to

New Programs at CUSD BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

The 2019-2020 school year has marked the start of a few significant programs meant to enhance students’ education at their schools within the Capistrano Unified School District.

showcase careers in STEM and the 21st century skills focus on how students approach the world and engage with it. The academy provides small class sizes with a maximum of 1 students and experimental learning approaches with assignments based on real-world problems. The academy also goes through an individualized education program process that gives each student a specific set of goals geared to them and their learning style. The STEM3 Academy in rvine provides tours every Thursday at 11 a.m. To reserve a spot, contact Tamika DeCambra via email at tdecambra stem3academy.org or call 818.623.6386. For more information on the academy, contact Dr. Ellis Crasnow via email at oc stem3academy.org or call 888.9 3.1816. The STEM3 Academy is located at 17861 on arman Avenue, rvine, CA, 9261 .

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BY GINA COUSINEAU Today, the odds of feeding our families healthily are stacked against us, due to the in ux of highly processed convenience foods that are actually chemically formulated to prevent you from eating just one Lay’s potato chip. That being said, how in the world do parents inject nutritious food in their children at home, let alone on the go? Step one starts with providing wholesome food choices for the family. Even if you are forced to get takeout, try to stick with foods as close to their natural package as possible. One rarely sees pinto beans in their pods unless we are growing them ourselves, but rather, we buy them dried or canned low sodium, please . n both cases, they have been minimally processed and one cup provides more than half of our recommended daily fiber, 15 grams of protein, and a fat dose of folate. On the other hand, your favorite fish-shaped cracker could not be further from what nature intended. For the same calories, we see half the protein, zero fiber, and a whopping 80 mg of sodium. For seriously picky eaters, soups and smoothies can be lifesavers. Take my Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe. While the instructions suggest pureeing some of the soup to make it thick and creamy, go ahead and puree the entire batch, and even crunch some of those crackers on top for fun. The smell of the soup will entice everyone into the kitchen, and when the devices get put down, a beautiful family meal can be had by all. Smoothies are loved by most, so keep an assortment of fruit in the freezer and blend with milk or soymilk, nut butter, toss in some spinach or kale, a tablespoon of chia or ax seed, even a squirt of chocolate syrup for some fun, and the entire family can enjoy a quick and easy nutrient-dense meal or snack. Gina Cousineau, a culinary nutritionist, is the co-owner of the San Clemas Mama G s L s Sama a B a s a a ss a s s S m s s sa mm s a MamaGsL s m S as ss as Ca T B a a a m s a ms

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DIRECTIONS: n a large Dutch oven or pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once oil is hot, add in diced chicken breast and generously season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for -6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. emove chicken from pot and transfer to a large bowl set aside for later. n the same pot, add in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, onion, carrots, potatoes, cauli ower and thyme. Saut for a few minutes until onion begins to soften, then add in almond milk, and chicken broth. Allow mixture to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. emove 2 1/2 cups of the mixture from the pot and blend until completely smooth be careful while you do this vent lid and start slowly , then transfer pur e back to the pot. Stir in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Allow mixture to simmer for 5-10 more minutes to thicken up a bit. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Recipe adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-chicken-pot-pie-soup.

Across all CUSD’s elementary schools, kindergarteners—and their parents— were able to enjoy full-day sessions in classrooms and on campus as the district decided to implement the full-day program throughout the district following a successful 2018-2019 school year in which a dozen schools had tried it out first. According to CUSD, kindergarten enrollment increased by 87 students this year, as compared to last. This year also saw the rollout of .H. Dana Elementary School’s Spanish Dual mmersion program in which students were taught in English 50 percent of the day and in Spanish during the other half. To introduce the program this year, .H. Dana’s kindergarten class was the first to experience the 50/50-style education at the school, and they will carry it through each subsequent grade level until the 5th grade, when those students transition into a middle school bilingual program. The school also saw a significant surge in kindergarten enrollment this year, as nearly 56 students were welcomed in August, up from the 29 students who were enrolled last school year, according to CUSD. The district also boasted that .H. Dana has seen enrollment numbers go up in its 1-5 grade levels as well, in large part due to the positive changes at the school and enrichment Spanish program offered at those grade levels. And, with an increased interest in improving the mental health and stability of all citizens, but especially students, CUSD has partnered with Hoag Hospital to conduct a series of speaking events called Helping Teens and Families Navigate Mental Health and Wellness. During such events, a panel of subject matter experts on teen mental health from After School Programs for nterventions and esiliency Education ASP E at Hoag will discuss a variety of topics that relate to today’s youth while also answering audience questions. ASP E at Hoag is designed to help kids and teens who are experiencing emotional and neurobehavioral problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and other mental-health related symptoms. The second event in the series, which is free to attend, is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Aliso Niguel High School from 6-8 p.m. The topic will be centered on identifying substance abuse disorders and the danger of vaping.

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Extending Help & Providing Hope Q&A WITH SUSAN PARMALEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WELLNESS & PREVENTION CENTER

he Wellness & Prevention Center was founded in 2014 in response to increasing substance use and suicide rates among area teens. With the mission of helping teens lead healthy lives, the center started by providing mental health interventions and prevention education in San Clemente High School. The Wellness & Prevention Center now provides school-based services in two high schools and five middle schools, as well as extensive community-wide prevention education. We caught up with Executive Director Susan Parmalee to learn more about their program and what steps parents can take to help their children and teens.

health therapies that help to rewire areas that might be misfiring or may be chemically imbalanced due to trauma, genetics, closed brain injuries, transitions, substance use, and more. If we can help youth with mental health challenges when they first emerge, we can ensure a healthier adulthood.

What are some of your concerns about the youth in South Orange County?

Susan Parmalee

What is new at the Wellness & Prevention Center this school year? Susan: Besides expanding service to the middle schools in Aliso Viejo (and in the next few months, Aliso Niguel High School), I am very excited about a contract we just signed with the County of Orange Health Care Agency that funds community education. This grant will allow us to implement extensive prevention education designed to increase the mental health literacy of adults and teens in South Orange County. Research supports the goal

of increasing a community’s mental health literacy in order to lower the stigma surrounding the diseases of mental health and addiction, increasing the chance that youth receive early interventions when warning signs first appear.

Why is early intervention so important? Susan: The teen brain is amazing. After the newborn through toddlerhood stages, adolescence is the most active time for brain development and a crucial time for mental

Susan: Jean Twenge, PhD, from San Diego State University, has been following the advent of the smartphone as it correlates to rapidly increasing rates of clinical levels of anxiety and depression among US teenagers. This amazing technology appears to correlate to a rise in poor mental health. While there is no causation link, in the schools we serve, we are observing the rapid rise of youth missing school due to symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is very important for parents to follow guidelines for introducing smartphones into a teen’s life. A good resource is cybersafetycop.com. Also, it is important for adults to be aware of the warning signs for anxiety, depression and other diseases of mental health. To learn more, go to wpc-oc.org; info@ wpc-oc.org; or call 949.680.0516.

FIVE WARNING SIGNS THAT SUGGEST YOU MAY WANT TO DISCUSS WITH A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL: 1 / Changes in sleeping patterns—both trouble sleeping and sleeping more—and changes in self-care, such as loss of interest in appearance 2 / Extreme mood swings, particularly anger and irritability—these can be signs of depression, nicotine use and some medical conditions 3 / Isolation from peers and family 4 / Participation in risky behaviors—this is often how teens unwittingly ask for help 5 / Drop in grades

Susan Parmelee, LCSW, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Wellness & Prevention Center. She is passionate about supporting youth and their families.

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The Power of Purpose BY RYAN DAHLEM, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL sychologists and educators are researching and uncovering the reasons behind rising rates of mental and emotional health issues in our nation’s young people. Leading schools are paying attention and addressing these issues through later start times to promote healthy sleep habits, increased mental health education and resources, promoting healthy use of technology, and parent partnerships focused on appropriate expectations and priorities for children. While important, these interventions leave unanswered a fundamental question underlying the experience of today’s busy students: Why? Bill Damon, director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, sums it up this way: “The biggest problem growing up today is not actually stress; it’s meaninglessness.” The antidote to meaninglessness is a sense of purpose, and educators are now exploring the pursuit of purpose as a vital component in the development of young people. The Stanford Center for Adolescence cites a growing body of evidence indicating that purpose is associated with academic achievement, vocational success, energy, resilience, and psychological and physical health throughout the lifespan. But what is purpose, and how do we encourage young people to pursue it? Damon

defines purpose as a stable and generalized intention to accomplish something that is at the same time meaningful to the self and consequential for the world beyond the self.” n short, find something that matters to you, connect it to a need in the world, take action and stick with it. Damon’s team of researchers surveyed and interviewed more than 1,200 young people between the ages of 12 and 26, finding that only about 20% had found something meaningful to dedicate themselves to—a sense of purpose. The remainder fell roughly equally into three distinct groups: the “dreamers,” those who have a variety of idealistic aspirations but have not yet taken action to put their ideas in motion; the “dabblers,” those who have taken many actions across a variety of topics, but without a deeper sense of meaning or sustained commitment; and the disengaged, those with no aspirations for purposeful engagement or any action taken. What does the pursuit of purpose actually look like for a young person in the 20% identified by Damon Three recent high school graduates I know come to mind. The first, Natalie, loved her math and science classes and joyfully pursued both subjects at the highest level. She also noticed there were fewer females in her advanced courses, so she started an annual math competition for girls that provided inspiration for younger students from throughout Orange County. Another stu-

dent, Jake, cherished his time in the outdoors during extended summer camps growing up. He formed an outdoors club in high school and led his peers, many of whom were new to the outdoors, on local hikes. Years later, he is an instructor for a leading outdoor education outfitter, inspiring leadership, self-reliance and a love of nature in children. Finally, Jordan was fascinated by the political process and was active in a variety of congressional and international simulation organizations. Motivated by a national lack of teen voter turnout, she tirelessly organized local voter registration drives as a compelling peer advocate for civic engagement. She continues this work at her college in Washington, DC. In each case, the students were intrinsically motivated and experienced joy and meaning in their pursuits. Importantly, they found the intersection of what they love to do, their skills and a need in the world. This duality of purpose—something personally meaningful that has a positive impact on others—compels people to stick with it through ups and downs, developing resilience, optimism, their identity and a sense of belonging. These are the underpinnings of the positive effect of purpose on health and wellness. So what role can adults play in the formation of purpose in children? Quite an important one, according to Damon’s book, The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life. While adults, especially parents, can’t determine a young person’s

purpose, there are a variety of ways they can help support it: 1. Model and explain your own sense of purpose. Children may misunderstand the work of parents and caregivers to be about meetings, deadlines and deliverables, while never hearing about the deeper meaning and impact of those tasks. Articulating how your work is personally meaningful and contributes to the world models a sense of purpose and even gratitude for children. This includes parents whose primary work is in the home raising children—something that will resonate with the primary beneficiaries of this purpose. 2. Have conversations with young people about purpose—without mentioning the word “purpose.” Young people have a lot on their plates, and the notion of discovering purpose can feel like a heavy burden. Start with finding opportunities to ask children what really matters to them. Follow up with “why?” questions to better understand the significance of their interests and how they might connect to a need in the world that leads to opportunities for action and meaning. As Damon puts it, “Listen closely for the spark, then fan the ames. This dialogue helps personalize the underlying direction of purpose formation and can help “dabblers” prioritize. Dave Evans, who co-authored the book Designing Your Life and teaches a wildly popular course of the same title to Stanford undergraduates, calls this re ective process “compass building.” 3. Introduce children to potential mentors. The power of an inspiring adult who can guide a young person to seek their own purpose cannot be overestimated. In fact, of the hundreds of purposeful youth studied in Damon’s research, nearly all had mentors outside their homes. These adults serve as what Evans calls brokers to the world, with an ability to help young people connect their interests to needs and unseen opportunities in the world. The key to fostering agency and ownership in these mentoring relationships is to provide options, not answers. 4. Encourage an entrepreneurial attitude and optimistic outlook. Entrepreneurs are known for their ability to set goals, take risks, rebound from failure and find creative solutions. Approaching all of these with an optimistic, can-do attitude creates the momentum necessary to actually bring ideas into reality. This set of attributes also applies to purpose development and helps compel action, moving the “dreamers” toward purpose. The notion of prototyping is another tool entrepreneurs share with those pursuing purpose. Evans highly encourages prototyping experiences that range from imagining several different versions of purposeful action to interviewing those pursuing related forms of purpose to taking action at small-scale to gather feedback for re ection. Ryan Dahlem is Assistant Head of School at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. He is leading the school’s work on purpose development and partners with the Parent Teacher Fellowship on the Parent Up Speaker Series. This year’s theme, “Living a Life of Purpose,” recently featured Bill Damon and will continue with Dave Evans on Friday morning, November 1 and Mallika Chopra on Friday morning, January 24. If interested in attending, please contact Mr. Dahlem for more information at ryan.dahlem@smes.org.

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Getting a Jump on the

College Search

College Test Breakdown BY ZACH CAVANAGH est time can be the most important and stressful time for high school students as they prepare for college, and parents will do all they can do to prepare their young scholars—including risking jail time, as evidenced by recent scandals. Most know of the SAT and ACT, standardized tests that measure a student’s ability and readiness for college-level courses, but here is a quick breakdown of the common tests for college undergraduate programs:

Stanford University. Photo: iStockPhoto.com/ HaizhanZheng

The window is now open to apply to any one of the schools within the California State University and the University of California systems, as such institutions are currently accepting freshman applications for the 2020 school year through Nov. 30. To help students make a decision on where to apply, we’ve compiled a list of several California universities nearby—and some farther away—as well as information on the campus tours they offer. California State University, Long Beach

University of California, Los Angeles

San Diego State University

ABOUT 35-45 MILES AWAY

ABOUT 65-75 MILES AWAY

• Family and individual walking tours with up to four guests are offered at Cal State Long Beach to provide a general overview of academic programs, student support services and campus life. • The tours are one hour long and don’t include a tour of the housing facilities. • Those looking to attend Cal State Long Beach next fall can also tour the campus on their own using the school’s Self-Guided Tour Brochure, which features a detailed campus map, as well as pictures to help you find your way around the campus.

• Prospective undergraduate students and transfer students are welcome to sign up for tours of the UCLA campus, housing and other facilities. • For the individual tours, which can accommodate between one and six people, you’ll be led around the campus by current UCLA students who will highlight academic programs, resources and student life. This tour lasts approximately two hours, including a 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute walking tour. • There’s also an option for an On Campus Housing Walking Tour, which lasts about 45 minutes, and includes a visit to at least one of the school’s four different on-campus room types, excluding the off-campus University Apartments site. These tours occur Monday through Friday starting at 1 p.m.

• Prospective undergraduate tours with an admissions presentation, or a campus walking tour only, are currently being offered at the school through Dec. 11. • The Prospective Undergraduate Tour lasts two hours, including a 45-minute interactive presentation and a 75-minute walking tour of the campus and residential halls. • If you’ve already attended an admissions presentation, there’s also the 75-minute Campus Walking Tour, featuring the walk through the campus and tour of residential halls.

California State University, Fullerton ABOUT 40-50 MILES AWAY • Cal State Fullerton offers prospective students a variety of walking tours at its campus. • Daily Tours are offered Monday through Friday and are led by CSUF students referred to as Titan Ambassadors. This tour is 90 minutes long and geared toward high school and community college students. • Self-guided walking tours are also available to those wishing to explore the campus but unable to attend one of the daily tours. A Self-Guided Walking Tour Brochure is available at the school’s Visitor Information Center in Gordon Hall 178.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ABOUT 50-60 MILES AWAY • Cal Poly Pomona’s Prospective Student Tour is offered Mondays through Fridays, with both morning and afternoon options available. • During the 90-minute walk through the campus and freshman residence halls, a professional staff representative will lead the tour, discussing admissions requirements, deadlines for tuition, majors and next steps.

ABOUT 60-70 MILES AWAY

Stanford University ABOUT 425-435 MILES AWAY • Stanford’s Campus Walking Tour covers the central part of the campus, including the Main Quad, Memorial Church and the Engineering Quad. • The 70-minute tour is offered seven days a week at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m.

University of California, Berkeley ABOUT 435-445 MILES AWAY • UC Berkeley offers a free 90-minute walking tour of the campus with a student ambassador seven days a week at 10 a.m. • The tours are designed to accommodate individuals, families and parties of up to nine people.

SAT / The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, tests the student’s test-taking ability more than actual knowledge. The SAT is broken down into four sections: reading, writing and language, math without a calculator allowed and math with a calculator allowed. The SAT is three hours, with a 50-minute optional essay. Some schools may ask for an SAT Subject Test, which comes in five general categories: English, math, history, science and languages. ACT / The other most common test, the ACT—originally an abbreviation for American College Testing—tests the student’s actual knowledge. The ACT has four multiple-choice sections in English, reading, math and science, with scores from 1-36 in each subject. The total time is just under three hours, with a 40-minute optional essay. PSAT / The Preliminary SAT is a good practice method for the regular SAT and one that students normally take in their junior year of high school. The PSAT is also used as a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. AP Exams / Advanced Placement exams are taken after taking an AP course in a specific subject in high school. A high mark on the AP exam can qualify for college credit or advanced placement in the subject in college. CLEP / The College-Level Examination Program can help students earn college credit at some colleges. Not all colleges accept this, and some offer different amounts of credit.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008200453 Title Order No.: 02-19014061 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0578194723 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/12/2005. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005000731719 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ORANGE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DANIELLE HETLAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/04/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 29 CALLE DE LA LUNA, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA 92673 APN#: 701-242-46 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,161,507.43. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 San Clemente Times October 24–30, 2019

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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 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008200453. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 09/25/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4705998 10/10/2019, 10/17/2019, 10/24/2019

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

PUBLIC NOTICE

The draft Zoning Amendment 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 Gabriel Perez, City Planner, in the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6196. 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196555086 The following person(s) is doing business as: THEDEZIENSTUDIOS 65 ENTERPRISE #300 ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 Full Name of Registrant(s): TONYA DAWN PAWLI 90 VANTIS #6063 ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 The business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under theFictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A /s/TONYA PAWLI This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Orange County On 09/18/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE

Zoning Amendment 19-290 – Regulation of Secondhand Dealers (Thrift Store Ordinance) Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente shall have a public hearing to consider a cityinitiated amendment to San Clemente Municipal Code Title 17, the Zoning Ordinance, regarding the regulation of secondhand dealers (thrift stores). The City Council will be considering changes to the Zoning Ordinance in Chapters 17.28, 17.36, 17.40, and 17.88 related to special uses, the permitted zones for the special uses, and related definitions. 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 Zoning Ordinance 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.

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 November 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196555313 The following person(s) is doing business as: THE DEWEFFECT COMPANY 9 VIA HUESCA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673-9267 Full Name of Registrant(s): APRIL BOERGER 9 VIA HUESCA 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/APRIL BOERGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County On 09/20/19 Publish: San Clemente Times October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2019

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND 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:

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Final City of San Clemente Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY

Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente shall have a public hearing for the presentation

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of the Final Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment (SLRVA) and consideration of a resolution authorizing submittal of the SLRVA to the California Coastal Commission for filing. The City initiated efforts to prepare the SLRVA in 2017 based on CCC Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance documents prepared in 2015 and 2018. The basic elements of the City’s SLRVA include: • Identification and mapping of potential future sea level rise hazards; • Assessment of the vulnerability of development and coastal resources; and • Development of a range of adaptation strategies to minimize effects from Sea Level Rise. The Draft SLRVA was available for public review and comment from August 1 through September 23, 2019. The City received comments from the public on the Draft SLRVA and has prepared a revised and Final SLRVA addressing public comments and making minor clarifications and modifications to the document. The Final SLRVA is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available on the City’s website homepage and more specifically the Local Coastal Program webpage https://www.san-clemente.org/ departments-services/planning-services/longrange-planning/local-coastal-program. The Draft Coastal Resiliency Plan is anticipated to be available for public review and comment in early 2020. For more information, please Contact: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly at Gallardo-DalyC@san-clemente.org or Leslea Meyerhoff at Leslea.Meyerhoff@att.net. 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 November 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication 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 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: FY16/17 Sidewalk Repair Program - Assessment of Costs to Property Owners to Correct Defective Sidewalks. To consider the assessment of charges to applicable properties in the Sidewalk Repair Program for an amount to equal 50% of the City costs to repair defective sidewalks abutting their properties. For further information, interested persons may con sanclementetimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES tact Chris Tanio, Associate Civil Engineer/Engineering Division at (949) 361-6128. 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 November 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the request. JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council 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: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF SIDEWALK VENDING PERMITS AND RELATED RENEWALS This resolution would establish fees for initial application submittal and renewal of Sidewalk Vending Permits to allow the City to recover its costs in processing these applications. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on November 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the program. In accordance with the requirements of CEQA this project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378(b)(4) as the project relates to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66016, data indicating the estimated costs required to provide the service for which this fee is levied and the revenue source anticipated to provide the service are available in the City Clerk’s office and posted on the City website at https://www.san-clemente.org/government/city-council/agendas/-folder-8993. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, you may contact San Clemente Times October 24–30, 2019

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Janet Batchelor at (949) 361-6105. 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. JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council 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 hold a public hearing to consider a Cityinitiated 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.

Joanne M. Baade City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY REMAINING ON VACATED PREMISES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 09, 2019 at 10 a.m. at 402 Ola Vista, Unit D, San Clemente, California, 92672, the following personal property left at the premises by former tenants will be sold at public auction. This property consists of the following: 1) ottoman 2)recliner 3) bicycle 4)scooterpch50 5)scooter-pch125 6)queen headboard and frame 7)motorcycle helmet 8)Kodak instamatic camera 9)asanuma lens 10)black futon 11)black lamp 12)large area rug 13)tall wood table 14)dresser 15)dresser 16)homas fan 17)Xbox 18)Xbox 360 19) 7 phone cords 20)3 extensions 21)Samsung charger 22)85w safe power adaptor 23)Xbox games: Injustice 2, Doom Destiny, Wii Play & Super Smash Brothers 24)2 Phillips Sonicare Replacement Brushes 25)used size 11 slippers 26)UGGS 27)Rainbow sandals 28)tennis shoes 29)Stigtuna bike lock This auction will be made in accordance with the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure 1988. The items will be sold in a single lot to the highest bidder. Dated: October 16, 2019 /s/ Sharon Bryant White Water Realty, Inc. 800 South El Camino Real, #204 San Clemente, CA 92672 949-498-7873, 949-395-7767 Publish San Clemente Times Oct. 24, 31, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON NOVEMBER 6, 2019 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

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.

212 South Calle Seville – Cultural Heritage Permit 19-370/ Minor Exception Permit 19380/ Sidewalk Waiver 19-017 – Wolter Remodel and Addition A request to consider a remodel and second story addition to an existing duplex. The project also proposes to construct a 7.5 foot tall arbor in the front yard setback as well as miscellaneous walls and hedges above 42” in the front and street side yard setback areas. The project site abuts a historic property at 210 S. Calle Seville. The project site is within the Residential High Zoning District and within the Coastal Zone Overlay. A sidewalk waiver is requested for the drive approach and a portion of the frontage along Avenida Santa Barbara due to topographic constraints.

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 November 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.

Staff recommends the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised

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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 Planner by no later than 12:00 noon 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 on this project will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers located at 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to express their opinion for or against the requests. For further details, please call or visit the office of the City of San Clemente Planning Commission Secretary at the Community Development Department where information is on file and available for public inspection. Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON NOVEMBER 7, 2019 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 3858 Calle Del Establo – Minor Exception Permit 19-318/Staff Waiver of Minor Architectural Permit 19-317, Johnson Addition A request to allow an addition to a nonconforming single-family residence and continue a nonconforming rear yard setback. The project site is located in the Residential Low Zoning District and Coastal Zone and Special Residential 1 Overlay Districts (RL-CZ-SR1). Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) and Section 15305 (Class 5: Minor Alterations In Land Use Limitations). This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting (949) 361-6184. 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. Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, Conference Room A, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or to provide written communication to the Zoning Administrator to express their opinion for or against the request. For further details, please call or visit the office of the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator at the Community Development Department where information is available for public inspection. Zoning Administrator sanclementetimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1681 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Clemente City Council, at its meeting of October 15, 2019, adopted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 1681 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT 17-043, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING), CHAPTERS 17.28 (SPECIAL USES), 17.36 (COMMERCIAL ZONES AND STANDARDS), 17.40 (MIXEDUSE ZONES AND STANDARDS), AND 17.88 (DEFINITIONS), TO REGULATE SMOKE OR TOBACCO SHOPS. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOES:

HAMM, WARD, MAYOR PRO TEM BANE FERGUSON

ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE

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San Clemente

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the abovereferenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of October 1, 2019 and was adopted at the City Council meeting of October 15, 2019, by the following vote: AYES:

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PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), moranperio.com

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SALONS Salon Bleu 207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, scsalonbleu.com

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OBITUARY

Glenn Victor Dill Glenn Victor Dill, age 85, died peacefully on August 29, 2019 in Coronado, CA. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Glenn and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was a boy. After attending and playing football at El Camino College and Pepperdine University, Glenn joined the Marine Corps, eventually becoming a Colonel until his retirement in 1985. Moving to San Clemente with his wife, Barbara in 1962, Glenn and Barbara joined South Shores Church where Glenn taught Sunday school classes, worked with the youth, and was an active member for over 50 years. Glenn became an educator in 1966 as part of the inaugural staff at Mission Viejo High School where he taught and coached. He later served as the athletic director at El Toro High School until his retirement from public school. Glenn was then hired at Biola University as a professor in 1989 and taught business and accounting classes. Glenn is survived by his wife, Barbara of 63 years, 3 sons, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and a younger brother. A celebration of life is on October 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm at South Shores Church Satellite Campus at 32032 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE OCT 26 8:00-2:00. 2938 Calle Frontera, San Clemente GARAGE SALE LISTINGS ARE FREE! Email your listing to info@sanclementetimes.com. Deadline 5pm Monday. No phone calls.

HELP WANTED RDA OR DA Private periodontal practice in San Clemente needs RDA or DA to join our team. 4 days a week. Experience desired but willing to train the right person. Email ginnyperio@att.net

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In Search of Mission San Clemente

Exact location of first Catholic mission in Texas remains unknown

veryone remembers the Alamo. We learned about it in school. For all its notoriety, the Alamo was but one of 28 Catholic missions built across Texas from 1632 to 1793. It was far from the first. The first was Mission San Clemente. Never heard of it? The website TexasMissionGuide.com describes a modest wooden structure, erected in 1632 in the wilderness near the junction of two rivers, the Rio Concho and Rio San Clemente. After six months, the Spaniards departed, harassed by hostile Apaches, promising to return. The local Jumano Native Americans desired an alliance, historians said. More than 50 years later, Mission San Clemente was restarted “by the expedition of Juan Dominguez de Mendoza while it was camped on a river named ‘the Glorious San Clemente,’ from March 16 to May 1, 1684,” says the Texas State Historical Association. Once again, the mission didn’t last. The Alamo didn’t appear until 1718—86 years after the first Mission San Clemente. The fortress called the Alamo actually was Mission San Antonio de Valero. Today, the Alamo is the pride of San Antonio. A national park there showcases four other San Antonio missions. One is Mission San Juan Capistrano, established in 1731, with a church that is still active, eight miles south of the Alamo. Visitors can explore trails, ruins, a Mission SJC museum and a San Antonio River walk. “There is also a Mission San Juan Capistrano in the California mission system,” the website TexasMissionGuide. com says. Visitors to the Alamo relive Texas’ daring 19th Century revolt from Mexico and a brutal 1836 battle in which 200 vastly outnumbered Texan defenders were overwhelmed by Mexican forces. “Remember the Alamo!” became Texas’ independence battle cry. History barely remembers Texas’ first mission, San Clemente.

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WHERE WAS IT?

“The exact location is not known,” says TexasMissionGuide.com. “There are several different historical markers in the area claiming to mark the site of the mission.” The best-known marker is along Highway 83, between Ballinger and Paint Rock. Ballinger, south of Abilene, calls itself “The Greatest Little Town in Texas.” Some 260 years after Mission San Clemente’s birth nearby, Ballinger gave birth in 1892 to David Guion, a concert pianist and composer. His infectious 1930 arrangement of a hand-medown ballad transformed “Home on the Range” into an American cowboy anthem. Paint Rock, 16 miles south, is known for Native American petroglyphs. A river once called the “glorious” San Clemente flows through Ballinger. The Rio Concho bisects Paint Rock. The two rivers join, east of Paint Rock, at a reservoir, where a little-known historic marker salutes Mission San Clemente. It’s on private property, inaccessible to the public. Ten miles south, in Millersview, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church erected its own marker in 1984 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the second Mission San Clemente. Neither historic marker mentions “Rio San Clemente.” The name Rio San Clemente faded into history, just as the mission did in 1684. The river once called “San Clemente” now is just a short leg of a much longer river, the Rio Colorado.

TEXAS’ COLORADO RIVER

Texas’ grandest river runs 862 miles from northwestern Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. It shares names with a more famous Colorado River that winds 1,450 miles from Colorado into Mexico. That Colorado supplies the South Orange County cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano with much of their water. Texas’ Colorado is no slouch. It’s “truly the lifeblood of our state,” the Colorado River Alliance states. Imagine if explorer Mendoza, eyeballing “the Glorious San Clemente” river in 1684, had known he could have followed it all the way to the gulf. The state capital, Austin, showcases the Colorado with a riverwalk. About 150 miles downstream, the Colorado empties into the gulf. There, in 1685, French explorer La Salle tried to establish a French colony. Its brief, unsuccessful presence startled the Spanish, who then directed their energies to eastern Texas to prevent French settlement. Mission San Clemente was abandoned forever.

FRENCH & SPANISH LEGACIES La Salle “landed 180 colonists at Matagorda Bay in Spanish-claimed ter-

This historical marker outside Ballinger, Texas, pictured with writer Fred Swegles, salutes the 1684 founding of a second Mission San Clemente. It didn’t last, nor did the one that preceded it in 1632. Photo: Fred Swegles

ritory,” the Texas State Historical Association says. A granite statue of La Salle rises 40 feet above the bay shoreline, near Indianola, Texas. Modern-day explorers who want to search the upper reaches of the Colorado for evidence of the vanished Mission San Clemente can start at San Angelo. Stroll along a scenic Concho River Walk. A historic marker there recognizes the 1632 “founding of the first mission ever in Texas, near this site.” There’s also a bigger-than-life statue of a Spanish nun, “The Lady in Blue,” depicting her ministering to a Jumano child. Legend states that Sor Maria de Jesus de Agreda never physically left Spain, yet her apparition appeared in America more than 500 times between 1620 and 1631, bestowing comfort and Christianity on native Jumanos. Spanish missionaries COASTLINES arriving to explore Texas By Fred Swegles “were often approached by groups of native peoples, mainly the Jumanos, who asked not only for baptism but additional religious instruction, claiming that a woman had come to them and preached to each of them in their own language,” San Angelo’s diocese proclaims. At McCamey, Texas, a historic marker at the Mendoza Trail Museum describes how Mendoza’s expedition began in 1683, 12 miles below El Paso. A party of 35 was tasked with exploring the Pecos Plains, harvesting pearls from Texas rivers and Christianizing Jumanos. “They found ‘many pearls’ near presentday San Angelo,” the marker says. “And at the confluence of the Concho and Colorado Rivers, they founded San Clemente Mission.”

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HISTORY ROLLS ON

Franciscan missionaries were said to have baptized 2,000 Jumanos, long before other Franciscans would perform California’s first baptisms in 1769 just outside a coastal plain that in 1925 would be named San Clemente. Meanwhile, Mission San Antonio de Valero became the second Spanish outpost in what is now the city of San Antonio, where the National Park Service operates San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to showcase the city’s other missions. “Each was a fortified village, with its own church, farm and ranch,” a Mission San Juan storyboard states. “Here, Franciscan friars gathered native peoples, converted them to Catholicism, taught them to live as Spaniards and helped maintain Spanish control over the Texas frontier.” This Capistrano mission came 45 years before the one that Franciscan Junipero Serra would establish, 1,200 miles west, in 1776. Tourists visiting Texas’ Capistrano mission are unlikely to find any swallows or swallows’ nests, the claim to fame of our San Juan Capistrano. But about 200 miles northwest of Texas’ Mission San Juan, swallows sometimes do swarm outside Ballinger, inhabiting a rural stretch of the river once dubbed “the Glorious San Clemente.” Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with more than 46 years 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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Fred Swegles recently went on a journey near central Texas in search of the elusive Mission San Clemente, the first Catholic mission in Texas. Throughout his trip, Swegles encountered a handful of historical markers meant to help guide mission seekers hoping to find the exact location where the church is believed to have been built. Photos: Fred Swegles

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Prince SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

hree-year-old Prince wasn’t always this handsome. When Prince first arrived at the shelter, he was covered in sores and missing most of his fur due to a massive flea infestation. After a little bit of care and a whole lot of love, he transformed into the fine-looking feline he was always meant to be. Add to that a sweet and outgoing personality, and there’s no way you can call Prince anything but charming. If you would like to know more about Prince,

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

please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

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in their team standings with top-10 finishes by senior Caleb Mettler and junior Brodey Horspool. Mettler finished in ninth at 15:03.6, and Horspool posted a personal record in 10th at 15:07.3. Junior Ryan Boratynec finished 29th at 15:21.3, a personal record, and senior Alan Swann came in 37th at 15:31.3, also a personal record. Dana Hills won its county-record fifth straight boys title and its county-record 11th title overall.

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Volleyball Hosts Playoff Opener Thursday

Catsimanes Captures County Championship San Clemente senior Hana Catsimanes charged ahead to earn the title of Orange County’s top runner on Saturday, Oct. 19. Catsimanes set a course record at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado with a time of 17:02.8 on the three-mile course to best the field and take the gold at the 53rd Orange County Cross Country Championships. Catsimanes, the third Triton to take the county title after Kelsey Carroll in 2014 and Alex Dunne in 2008, broke the course record by nearly 14 seconds by taking advantage of the downhill portions of the race to push ahead of her competitors. Catsimanes, a Wake Forest commit, beat out second-place Carly Corsinita of Capistrano Valley by eight seconds and third-place Emma Hadley of Canyon by 18

Numbers Game SCHS football lines up Mission Viejo, CIF-SS points system BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

t’s the week San Clemente football has looked forward to all season: Mission Viejo week. Despite their high-profile nonleague games, it’s also the week Mission Viejo has looked forward to all season, all offseason and all of the last year. In a game no one involved will ever forget last season, the Tritons dethroned Mission Viejo as league champions in a

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seconds. Catsimanes improved from last season’s 11th-place time by nearly a full minute. San Clemente took third overall in the girls team standings at 162 points. Junior Kelsie Yamano was the next to clock in for

the Tritons in 31st at 18:29.3, with senior Isabelle Sachse close behind in 34th at 18:34.8. El Toro took the girls county title with 80 points. The San Clemente boys also took third

After winning a share of the Sea View League title, the San Clemente girls volleyball team will open the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at home on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Tritons will host Woodbridge in the first round at 6 p.m. Winner will play the San Juan Hills-St. Lucy’s of Glendora winner on Saturday, Oct. 26. San Clemente lost a coin flip for league seeding with co-champion Tesoro. The Tritons were slotted as the league’s No. 2 representative, and thus San Clemente has the tougher potential second-round draw against No. 2 playoff seed San Juan Hills. Tesoro could potentially play No. 4 seed Santa Margarita in the second round. Against common opponents, Woodbridge has a 4-4 record and San Clemente has a 6-2 record. Woodbridge dropped a five-set match to Tesoro, and San Clemente won a five-set match and lost a fourset match to Tesoro. SC

dramatic one-point San Clemente win, 2120. It was Mission Viejo’s first league loss since 2008 and San Clemente’s first win over the Diablos since 1999. As important as the 2019 edition of this rivalry at Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 25 is with the South Coast League championship and bragging rights on the line in the Tritons’ regular-season finale, the reveal of the CIF-SS Division 1 selection point structure last Friday might take away from any “winner-take-all” nature this game could have had. This season, CIF-SS reorganized its playoff divisions once again and created an elite 24-team grouping designated as Division 1 and Division 2. At the end of the season, the top eight teams would be selected as the Division 1 playoff bracket, and the remaining 16 teams would become the Division 2 bracket. CIF-SS’ selection process for that top eight is broken down into a simple points system. The CIF-SS coaches’ poll

will grant teams up to 10 points for their position in the poll, with No. 1 receiving 10 points, No. 2 receiving nine points and so on. Teams will then receive one point for each win over other Division 1 and 2 teams, and there is one extra point to be gained by winning a league championship. Currently, San Clemente (8-1, 3-0) has only one point in this system and is No. 10 in the latest CIF-SS poll. Mission Viejo (8-0, 2-0) has nine total points and is No. 4 in the poll, with two wins over Division 1 and 2 teams. San Clemente did earn four wins over Division 1 teams this season, but they were Division 1 San Diego Section teams, which don’t count toward the CIF-Southern Section point totals. San Clemente and Mission Viejo can each potentially earn two more points on their own with a win on Friday and a league championship. However, those two points still wouldn’t get San Clemente into the top eight. No. 8 Bishop Amat currently has five

points, with two potentially left to earn, and No. 7 Calabasas has six points, with another two potential points. Basically, if the Tritons have any hopes of jumping into the Division 1 bracket, San Clemente must beat Mission Viejo on Friday, hope that it leapfrogs at least two teams in the poll and gets help elsewhere. The Tritons will hope for chaos and a shakeup of the poll, but the math is not on their side. That’s not all bad, though. While being in Division 1 certainly earns prestige, San Clemente already knows the kind of challenge it would face, with potential matchups against national top-two Mater Dei and St. John Bosco the likely opponents. St. John Bosco defeated San Clemente, 56-6, in the Division 1 playoffs last season. In Division 2, the Tritons could gain a top seed with a win over Mission Viejo and be set up for another deep playoff run. The Tritons won their first and only CIFSS title in Division 2 in 2016. SC

San Clemente senior Hana Catsimanes set a course record and won the Orange County Cross county Championships title at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, Oct. 19. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

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That Olympic Feeling Local Ripper Kolohe Andino Named First-Ever American Olympic Surfer BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

an Clemente’s Kolohe Andino has become the first American surfer to officially qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Currently ranked fifth on the WSL’s Championship Tour, he is the highestranked American male surfer in the world and one of only 18 surfers who will qualify for the Olympics via his world tour ranking. Andino even has a shot at winning the 2019 world title. “It was a little goal for me at the beginning of the year; I wanted to finish world No. 1, and I knew that if I did that, it would be good enough, obviously, to qualify for the Olympics,” Andino said upon receiving his Olympic news during the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal this week. “I almost feel like I could tear up a little. I went and told my dad, and I’m just so happy.” For Andino, the path to glory began when he was just a wee grommet. Son of former U.S. champ Dino Andino, he was basically born into San Clemente surf royalty. By the time he was 10 years old, he was already busting airs at Lowers. And when he started surfing competitively, there was no looking back. The winningest surfer in the history of the National Scholastic Surfing Association, Andino was putting his high school years

In the hunt for the 2019 WSL world title, Kolohe Andino is the first American surfer to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Photo: Courtesy of Poullenot/WSL

in his rearview mirror by the time he already owned nine national titles. Living up to the hype, Andino graduated to the WSL Championship Tour in 2012, when he was only 18 years old. Signing sponsorship deals with bigname brands such as Nike, Red Bull and Target, he’s not only a competitive animal but a marketing department’s dream. Despite all of his successes, the one thorn in Andino’s paw is that he’s never won a Championship Tour contest. He’s come close this year, finishing runner-up in a pair of events, but somehow the top

of the podium has eluded him. As this story went to press, however. Andino was still rolling at the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal in Peniche, with a very real shot at winning the event. Win or lose, when the Championship Tour concludes with the Pipe Masters in Hawaii this December, Andino will still have a numerical shot at winning the world title. And even if he doesn’t come away with surfing’s top prize, he will still have the Olympics to look forward to next summer. “I couldn’t be more excited to compete as an Olympian,” Andino said. “Surfers

are definitely unique in the fact that it’s almost more of a lifestyle and an art, but it should be really exciting. I love my country and I love athletes, and I’ve always loved watching the Olympics, so it’s going to be really rad just to be in that opening ceremony.” Kanoa Igarashi, who grew up in Huntington Beach but holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Japan, has also qualified for the Olympics, but he has opted to represent Japan in the Tokyo Summer Games. The composition for the rest of the U.S. National Surf team remains in question. If the decision was made today, Hawaii’s John John Florence would join Andino on the men’s team. Kelly Slater, 11-time world champion, is also in the mix and has made his intentions clear. At 47 years old with nothing left to prove, Slater is eyeing the Olympics as a fitting capstone to his incredible career. “I know certain guys have made it, but I got a lot of work to do,” Slater said from Portugal. “It’s a debatable situation, anyway. John John has been out for literally months, and he’s still ahead of me. That sort of speaks volumes about how well he surfed this year and his position. I haven’t performed the way I expect to perform or how I typically perform.” For the women, Hawaii’s Carissa Moore appears intent on capturing her fourth world title, as well as joining America’s Olympic team. Behind her, ranked No. 2 in the world, is Lakey Peterson from Ventura. Peterson has been coached this year by local Dana Point charger Mike Parsons. At this point in time, Andino is the only American to have locked up a spot for the 2020 Games, but that could change as the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal comes to a conclusion at the end of this week. Otherwise, the next round of announcements will happen during the Pipe Masters. SC

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GROM OF THE WEEK

AJ IREDELL

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ight-year-old AJ Iredell has not only been ripping lately, he’s been sharing the stoke and firing up the good vibes in every lineup he paddles out in. Learning to surf around the Oceanside Harbor zone, his dad got him in the water when he was only 3 years old. “When I was 2, I was in New Jersey in the winter, and I would see surfers go out, and that pretty much inspired me,” AJ said of his

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humble beginnings. “My dad and brother did it, so I figured out that I would try it when I was 3. It’s pretty hard, so not as many people can do it, but I’m pretty happy that I can do it.” When it comes to what he loves about the sport and culture of surfing, AJ points out that it’s not how hard you rip, but how much fun you’re having. “My favorite thing about surfing is that I get to hang out with my family and friends, stoke them on, have fun,” AJ said. “Every wave is different, so I get to try new tricks on every wave, and also—fun fact— if it looks dead flat when you paddle out, there’s always waves.” SC

Water Temperature: 67-68 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-12 Thursday: Easing SSW swell and NW swell remnants for waist to stomach high waves, (2-3’+ faces). Light/variable morning winds, turn light+ west for the afternoon. Outlook: Wave size fades further on Friday, and is down in the 1-2-3’ zone by Saturday. New S swell and NW swell mix bumps up knee-waist high surf, (2-3’ faces), on Sunday. Light/variable winds for the mornings, followed by light+ SSW onshores in the afternoons. Nore S swell is scheduled for next week. For the latest details be sure to visit Surfline.com.

AJ Iredell. Photo: Courtesy of Jack McDaniel

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