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Star-Spangled Banner of a Day Fourth of July to be celebrated throughout San Clemente G E T T I N G O U T/ PAG E 1 0

The fireworks display at the San Clemente Pier, which takes place at 9 p.m., is just one of the many features of Fourth of July in the city.

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limit of about 120 days (in total) while the Outlets waited for its permanent signage permits to be approved.

The settlement shows the city cited the Outlets more than 900 times and more than $700,000 in fees over the temporary signage violations, which the Outlets likely won’t have to pay after the settlement.

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WHAT’S NEXT: The Outlets were approved for signage in March and given time to respond to the city’s amendments, but the back-lit illuminated signs, which are detailed in a link in this story at www. sanclementetimes.com, will be able to move forward as well as signage related to its second phase and identification, freeway-oriented signs. —EH

State Bill that Would Have Limited TCA Scope Dies in Senate Committee THE LATEST: The discrepancies between the authority of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) and the city of San Clemente were evidently large enough for state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee members to deny a bill that would effectively handcuff the TCA. Assembly member Rocky Chávez, R-76, introduced a cut-and-amend bill toward the end of last calendar year’s legislative deadlines that reappeared in the form of AB 382, which was amended to limit the TCA from taking out bonds to pay for toll road construction and it would prohibit them from starting another similar joint powers authority (JPA) and would have given power to establish a central authority. The Orange County Transportation Authority already acts in that capacity, but The Toll Roads were established in order to bolster transportation avenues in South Orange County.

It also would have required the TCA to only collect revenue to pay down its debt to road bonds.

“AB 382 is necessary because the TCA has consistently mismanaged their duty to the public—and that’s a strong word, mismanaged,” Chávez said during the hearing. “They’re a bloated bureaucracy with a CEO who gets more than $400,000 a year. They say they’re a private-investment organization. This is hardly that. They use taxpayer money to be sustained.”

Before the day was over, the bill received three yes votes, seven no and three did not vote in the committee hearing. Had it passed, it would have moved on to the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on June 27.

“On the plus side, this was a significant step forward,” said San Clemente City Councilmember Lori Donchak after the hearing in a phone interview with San Clemente Times. “The most positive outcome was that the chairman (of the Transportation and Housing committee) offered to work collaboratively to see if we can find a solution to the problems San Clemente Times June 28-July 4, 2018

The city of San Clemente and the owners of the Outlets at San Clemente recently came to a settlement agreement on the back of the city’s approval of the mall’s freeway-oriented signage. The settlement ends a yearslong, heated debate among residents who claimed the signage was advertising and would affect their property values and quality of life. Photo: File

that have caused a lot of angst. To have someone at the state level, who is chair of the Transportation and Housing Committee, offer that is acknowledgement of something that needs to be fixed at the TCA.” Mike Kraman, the CEO of the TCA, was present at the hearing and alluded to the studies conducted and ideas that have been proposed by the TCA through public forums and meetings since at least summer of 2016, but those public gatherings were not as collaborative or inclusive as they could have been, San Clemente city officials have argued. Donchak told the OCTA board a few weeks ago that San Clemente was not involved as nearly as much as it should have been during those processes.

“The JPA allows member jurisdictions to resolve issues locally on a peer-to-peer collaborative basis,” Kraman said. “There is an I-5 (traffic) problem, and it’s going to take a solution. This (bill) takes away the TCA’s ability to fund a solution.”

Prior to the hearing, Chávez, Donchak and San Clemente resident and environmental land attorney Dan Bane hosted a press conference in Sacramento that claimed the TCA’s debt related to constructing and administering toll roads had tripled over 20 years, yet no additional toll roads had been built.

“The TCA claims AB 382 is about local control, in fact it’s about a transportation agency that’s out of control,” Donchak said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Committee Chairman state Sen. Jim Beall, D-15, said during the hearing that he would like to see more cooperative efforts from the local authorities.

“I’m sympathetic to the problems; how-

ever, I’m reluctant to get the state involved at this point; however I agree…to continue the dialogue between respective parties, and it seems like the stakeholders are attempting to resolve an issue at the local level,” Beall said. “I would encourage that in the interim, and if it’s not productive, I think we can consider other suggestions from a legislative standpoint.”

Because of the deadlines for legislative hearings at the state level are within days, its unlikely AB 382 will be heard again in the 2017-18 session.

Another bill introduced by Chávez, however, would stop the SR 241 extension that’s managed by the TCA at Oso Parkway, where it currently terminates. The bill was referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation, but hasn’t moved to scheduling since April, according to the Legislature’s website. —Eric Heinz

City, Outlets at San Clemente Owners Settle Signage Legal Disputes THE LATEST: The city of San Clemente and Villa San Clemente, LLC, the corporation that sued on behalf of the Outlets at San Clemente, have reached a settlement in the ongoing signage dispute for San Clemente’s largest mall.

In a press release distributed on June 20, the city and the Outlets agreed to move forward with conditions set by the city that were approved earlier this year, citing the problems that arose when the Outlets established non-permanent signage for its businesses on its exterior. Those signs remained on the walls well past the city’s

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City Sues TCA over Public Records Laws THE LATEST: The city of San Clemente has filed another lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court related to The Toll Roads, this time claiming the agency running the roads is violating the California Public Records Act (CPRA).

San Clemente claims the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), the administrator of The Toll Roads, has spent at least $20 million on lobbyists for the state Legislature, “such as Curt Pringle & Associates, run by the former Chairman of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, and Venture Strategic, headed by the former campaign consultant for Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.”

“The City of San Clemente filed a lawsuit today in Orange County Superior Court alleging the Transportation Corridors Agencies (TCA) is failing to comply with the California Public Records Act, a violation of California law,” a press release distributed June 20 stated. “The City is seeking all consulting agreements, including all agreements with lobbyists and public affairs consultants for the TCA. The Public Records Act also requested all expense reimbursements, stipends and other payments to the TCA CEO Michael Kraman and TCA Board members. These documents will clearly show that the TCA has spent more money on lobbyists over the past 20 years than it has spent on building new toll roads during this same period of time.”

The city stated it filed a records request seeking the documents on March 13, and the city’s lawsuit is asking the TCA to fulfill its records request by a court order.

The CPRA requires public entities to respond to a request within 10 days to determine if the request can be fulfilled, with redactions or completely withheld, and must explain any reason for not providing (Cont. on page 4) www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) the documents under state statute citation. Extensions can be granted if the request is lengthy, but there are limitations as to how long a public entity can take.

TCA officials responded with a statement on June 21.

“TCA has responded to numerous Public Records Act requests over the past year, each time complying with its obligations under the Public Records Act,” the release stated. “TCA’s response to the City of San Clemente’s request has been no different. Moreover, contrary to the assertions in the City’s press release, on June 8, 2018, TCA mailed a partial response to the City’s Public Records Act request, providing the majority of the documents requested, including the requested consultant contracts and invoices. At that time, the few remaining items were still being compiled, due to the fact that some of the reports are in long-term storage.”

But San Clemente officials are not convinced.

“The TCA continues to refuse to follow the law and simply provide their multimillion dollar lobbyist and consultants contracts over to the public,” San Clemente Mayor Tim Brown stated in the release.

“The amount of money the TCA has spent on lobbyists and consultants to keep their organization afloat, despite not having built anything in over 20 years, demands scrutiny, and the taxpayers have the right to know.”

WHAT’S NEXT: San Clemente has already

filed a lawsuit against the TCA regarding a protective agreement with the Save San Onofre Coalition that ended a 15-year legal battle over a different toll road route.

Currently, the TCA has proposed several toll road alignments that would directly affect San Clemente. The least popular one with many residents is Idea 14, which is designed to go through major thoroughfares in the city.

Residents within San Clemente have also filed their own lawsuits to try to stop any toll road construction in the city.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city also ramped up its pressure on the TCA on Monday when it distributed a press released titled, “New Study Shows Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) Increased Its Debt by $3.5 Billion Despite Not Building New Roads,” in which it claims the TCA has doubled its debt in 20 years. The press release said the study was conducted by Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. —EH

City Launches Homeless Resource Website THE LATEST: People can now access information about resources for homeless people on the city of San Clemente’s website. The resources include a list of do’s and don’ts when interacting with homeless people, numbers to call when searching for assistance for homeless people and more.

“As part of the City’s ongoing effort to reduce homelessness and to address the concern of residents, the City has

partnered with Mercy House, a homeless outreach provider, to better understand the needs of the homeless within the community,” according to a statement on the city’s website. “Mercy House staff will work closely with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to provide outreach and case management for homeless individuals and families they encounter. They will also provide the appropriate resources for those in need of assistance.”

Throughout the debates and court cases related to homelessness in Orange County, the city has sought various options for reducing its population of people who are homeless. But the city has also been defensive against opening a shelter for homeless people, as have many cities in Orange County as of late, and was forced to zone certain areas of the city for such a facility following a lawsuit ruling.

WHAT’S NEXT: Homelessness issues continue to be a point of contention at City Council meetings. There have been few such meetings in the last three years that have taken place without at least one member of the public speaking about homelessness in San Clemente. —EH

San Clemente Man Accepts Plea Deal in $1.6 Million Annuity Fraud Scheme THE LATEST: Mark Malatesta, 55, of San Clemente, was sentenced on June 22 to 10 years (suspended) in state prison for

defrauding elderly residents in a $1.6 million scheme, but he will only go to jail if he violates the terms of his probation, officials with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said.

Malatesta will not serve time in jail, rather he will be put on a five-year probation where he cannot work in a field related to finance and must adhere to the conditions of his probation, otherwise that term will have to be served.

Malatesta was charged with multiple felonies of fraud, property damage, theft and other charges, according to Orange County Superior Court records. He was arrested on March 12.

The California Department of Insurance stated an investigation it conducted found Malatesta convinced his “senior” victims to terminate their annuity investments, “causing them to lose a total of $45,000 in surrender penalties,” the release stated.

“In a classic churning scheme, Malatesta then sold them new annuities for which they did not qualify due to their advanced age. The fraudulent investments were canceled by the insurers once they discovered Malatesta provided false information.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Malatesta has a firearms relinquishment hearing on July 6 in Orange County Superior Court. He was convicted of child pornography possession in October of 1996 and a firearm was found in his glove compartment at the time of his arrest, crimes that the Department of Insurance said he did not disclose when he applied for insurance brokerage licensure. —EH

Next Step in Desalination Plant South Coast Water District hosts public meeting on draft environmental report

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ommunity members gathered with South Coast Water District (SCWD) officials on June 26 for a meeting about environmental reports, showing what factors could come into play leading up to the planned construction of the Doheny Ocean Desalination plant.

The plant’s inception came to be after water shortage possibilities were identified. It has been discussed since at least 2003, but when severe droughts in the years leading up to 2015 hit California and mandates from the state to reduce water were enforced, the desalination plant was devised.

By using slant well pod locations that are subsurface, the plant will draw ocean water from Doheny State Beach.

According to documents provided by SCWD, they intend to plan for 60-day water outages in the event they have to rely on reserves. That’s where desalination comes in, the process of “converting”

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ocean water into potable water. But it’s an energy-intensive process, and that’s one of the major hurdles the district is trying to overcome.

“We are encouraging partnerships and I think a lot of the potential partners are waiting for us to get through this phase and the permitting phase to really get a grasp on what the overall cost will be,” said Rick Shintaku, the assistant general manager and chief engineer at SCWD. “This could be a regional project.”

Some of the energy offset could come from solar panels on the top of the facility, which is located in a 10-acre lot in the San Juan Creek area of Dana Point. The facility will also use treated wastewater outflow from the San Clemente Water Reclamation plant in order to outflow the brine that is collected in the desalination process.

“Energy is going be about half the operational costs,” Shintaku said. “We’re looking at the market out there, fuel cell

Rick Shintaku, South Coast Water District assistant general manager and chief engineer, speaks to members of the public during an environmental impact review meeting on June 26 in San Juan Capistrano.

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energy, and through that we’re creating a competitive market to provide energy to the plant.”

Shintaku also said advances have been made in making the process of reverse osmosis that’s used in desalination more efficient.

SCWD officials said there will be room

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for expansion of the plant, making it a facility capable of producing 15 million gallons of potable water per day.

The draft EIR is available at www.scwd. org, and comments, until Aug. 6, on the document may be submitted at www.scwd. org/eircomment or mailed to 31592 West St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Moray Eels Wash Ashore at San Onofre State Beach When alive, the California moray eel is usually a bright green or gray toward the end of its lifecycle. But what 35-year San Clemente resident Deborah Stetson found on June 19 at San Onofre State Beach was a bit of an anomaly.

Chris Lowe, Ph.D., of California State University, Long Beach, who’s well known for studying sharks but also studies various marine life, said this picture most likely shows a moray eel from the area that was “very dried-out.”

“If it were a different species from up north, that would be rarer,” Lowe said.

As the creature dried out, it revealed the rows of razor teeth and the fins decomposed long before Stetson found it.

Another eel was reportedly found by a surfer on social media, but there hasn’t been a reported abnormality of eels washing ashore on the beach.

Left Coast Brewing Co. Launches New Pale Ale Left Coast Brewing Co. recently announced the return of The Big Office Double IPA and launch of Simply Mosaic Hazy Pale Ale. The summer-inspired, canned brew will be available on draft and in 16 oz. six packs and four pack. Join the brewery’s award-winning lineup of fulltime and seasonal varieties.

New this month, Simply Mosaic (5.5 percent ABV, 25 IBU’s) is a New England style, single-hop hazy pale ale that is fruit forward with notes of blueberry, tangerine, papaya and rose petals. Left Coast’s brewers aggressively dry hopped the beer with Mosaic to contribute to its bursting aroma.

The Big Office (8 percent ABV, 50.7 IBU’s), a West Coast style hop forward double IPA, will return this month for summer. The popular beer is brewed and dry hopped with copious amounts of HBC 342, Simcoe and Mt. Hood. The Big Office is golden in color with a nose of grapefruit and pine needles and showcases tropical flavors of pineapple, mango and passion fruit balanced with a residing bitterness.

Both beers will be on tap at the San Clemente and brand-new Irvine tasting rooms as well as through limited distribution on the West Coast and across the United States where Left Coast is found.

Love San Clemente Week Begins July 11 The focus of Love San Clemente Week is on helping families in need, local schools, the military and senior citizens San Clemente Times June 28-July 4, 2018

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

FREE OIL FILTER CHANGE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your used oil filter and receive a new filter for free. O’Reilly Auto Parts, 400 Camino de Estrella.

949.240.9195. www.san-clemente.org.

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A California moray eel was spotted washed ashore on June 19 at San Onofre State Beach. Its color, shape and exposure of teeth are a result of decomposition, giving it a subjectively more sinister look. Photo: Courtesy of Deborah Stetson

through community-service projects. The grassroots organization Love San Clemente is a coalition of local churches and San Clemente community volunteers who unite through community service projects.

Love San Clemente Week will begin with a kick-off barbecue at Vista Hermosa Sports Park at 6 p.m. on July 11, where volunteers will meet this year’s project leaders, enjoy a free dinner and will receive a free T-shirt.

Bring family members and challenge friends and neighbors to make a difference in the community during Love San Clemente week, from July 12-14.

This year’s event will include city beautification projects around San Clemente, a cleanup project at Concordia Elementary School, gardening/harvesting projects at Las Palmas Elementary School, a clothing drive for military families, food collection and distribution for Family Assistance Ministries (FAM), family outreach program at Max Berg Park and much more.

Started seven years ago, Love San Clemente gathers around 200 volunteers from a number of local churches and community groups. The San Clemente churches and agencies with participating volunteers include Heritage Christian Fellowship, Cornerstone Community Church, San Clemente Presbyterian, South Coast Church International, The Shoreline Church and Calvary Chapel San Clemente, COA and other community outreach groups.

To register for one or more of the 2018 Love San Clemente projects, visit www. lovesanclemente.com.

OCFA, OCSD Joint Statement on Grand Jury Findings In a joint statement released on June 22, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) stated they are “working collab-

oratively” to establish responses to search and rescue calls.

An Orange County Grand Jury report released earlier this month included findings and recommendations to make the response efforts more efficient. The report is titled “Competition or Collaboration—Orange County’s Public Agency Helicopters.”

The report notice stated three helicopters have been sent to do the work of one at times.

“Not only does this competition waste public funds, it also creates hazards in the air as pilots operate too close to one another and fail to communicate,” the report stated.

The recommendation to the Orange County Board of Supervisors is to create a joint air agency that can delegate response airships appropriately.

The full report can be found at www. ocgrandjury.org.

San Clemente Village Says ‘Summer Fun’ Was a Success Despite the cloudy day, the San Clemente Village members had a wonderful time welcoming the summer season on Saturday, June 16. Music, food, ping-pong, Sudoku, bean-bag toss and bingo were enjoyed by all. The San Clemente Village is a nonprofit volunteer-driven agency that assists older residents in aging well in their own home by providing services, activities and educational opportunities. Volunteers provide transportation, pet services, home repair and outdoor tasks. For more information about the Village, call 949.441.1348.

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VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out local artists displaying their crafts at the Downtown Business Association’s Village Art Faire.

Avenida Del Mar. 949.395.7008. www.villagesanclemente.org.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE FIRST SUNDAY 9 a.m.-1.p.m. All children’s books and cookbooks are 50 percent off. San Clemente Friends of the Library is looking for volunteers.

Call 949.276.6342, ask for Fred, the volunteer director. 242 Avenida Del Mar. www.ocpl.org/liboc/sc.

TUESDAY, JULY 3

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 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 (adult or minor) poor choices.

Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org.

SAN CLEMENTE TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for social and networking time. San Clemente Baha’i Center.

3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 805.794.0653. www.sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

FOURTH OF JULY City Offices Closed, No Farmers Market at North Beach KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente works to help maintain the quality of life for all people through volunteerism. Fratello’s Italian Restaurant, 647 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 126. 949.366.5423. www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

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At the June 14 Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) board meeting in Irvine, residents spoke out against toll road “Idea 14” running through San Clemente.

Ghada Ghantous, Michelle Schumacher and Eva O’Keefe are to be commended for outing the TCA for the practice of imposing outrageous development impact fees (DIF) on residential and commercial properties in toll road zone areas.

Although the TCA has not constructed new toll roads in 22 years, DIF revenues now exceed $2.2 billion. To date, the TCA has not explained what happened to the funds nor why the agency fails to conduct an annual review of DIFs as mandated in the agency’s Joint Powers Agreement rules.

In fact, in 1997 the TCA approved automatic annual DIF increases of 2.667 percent, according to The Toll Roads website.

Special thanks to TCA board member Kathy Ward, a San Clemente City Councilmember, who directed TCA staff to post environmental impact reports related to toll extensions through San Clemente on the TCA website, as requested by me, in order to enable the TCA board to make balanced and informed decisions regarding impacts of toll road development through the community.

CHINA TARIFFS AND WHAT HAS HAPPENED KERRY SINK, San Clemente

Back in the 1990s, when I first went into a Target store and an adjoining Walmart, I was blown away by all of the Chinesemade products. People were flocking to buy toys and bikes and everything for their kids, believing that they were saving money. All I saw was a bunch of junk that wouldn’t last a summer.

I’ll admit that I go to the Walmart, but all I will buy is paper products, laundry products and pet food. Sure, maybe some hygienic items and aspirin. But I look for the USA label and refuse to intentionally purchase products from elsewhere, if at all possible.

Sure, if you want lawn furniture or certain items you have no choice. I also would rather go to DeNault’s True Value Hardware than Lowe’s any day. For a few pennies more and less traffic, it’s worth it to me anyway.

Today, we owe China about $15 trillion dollars. Can you even fathom the interest on that money? We owe everyone money and everyone owes us, except for China.

Does anyone ever think of the toll on the environment by shipping all this junk here so we can save $5?

We have been the caretaker and cash register for too long, and I for one am grateful that we have someone on our side, even if he is a big buffoon. But as he’s our big buffoon, and if you don’t like it then you will have your chance to vote him out next time around. After we are more stable here, then we can go back to giving handouts. But I am not there yet.

I think in time, after all the panic and knee-jerking slows and things catch up to reality in business and Wall Street, we should see a normalization of trade across the board. Things just have a way of working themselves out over time, and then we can judge the outcome of re-balance, just as you would in your portfolio.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS BILL WEIMER, Vice President of Phantom Fireworks Companies

With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, Phantom Fireworks would like to remind our friends and customers that some pets adversely react to the lights and noise of fireworks. With a little extra effort, our pets can be spared the trauma they sometimes experience from fireworks.

Phantom Fireworks asks that you please be mindful of the following.

Keep your pets indoors during fireworks displays.

Turn on the TV or radio and air conditioning to help mask the noise of the fireworks. Keep pets in a soothing, dark room with light jazz or classical music playing.

The idea is to muffle the fireworks noise with something soothing. Close draperies to help soundproof the residence.

Many suggest walking or exercising the pet prior to the fireworks in an effort to tire out the pet in hopes the pet will be asleep through the fireworks.

Be home or have someone at the home indoors with the pet to offer encouragement and support for the pet. Close all windows and doors and block pet doors to prevent escape.

You could try distracting the pet as soon as the fireworks begin by involving the pet in something enjoyable like fetch.

Prepare a safe area where the pet can burrow in to feel safe. Maybe some blankets under a bed or a blanket draped over a small table. Play a radio near that area.

Feeding the pet in the area will help the pet associate the area with other good things.

Do not take your animal to a fireworks show or let the pet outdoors while fireworks are being used.

You might consider consulting with your veterinarian several weeks before fireworks season. Some pets may require sedation. The veterinarian could suggest some behavior modification techniques.

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Phantom Fireworks hopes you enjoy the Independence Day holiday safely and show courtesy and compassion to your pets and animals.

RESPONSE TO GUEST OPINION ON MARINE SAFETY HEADQUARTERS MATT DENISON, San Clemente

In response to City Councilmember Lori Donchak’s column, “Shoring Up Marine Safety Headquarters” in the June 7 edition of the San Clemente Times, buildings do not save lives; lifeguards save lives. Where the headquarters reside should not make a difference to performance of duty. The allocation of $1.2 million into a building that is there for changing clothes, storage of equipment and paperwork is taking taxpayer funds and getting nothing in return.

What opinions were investigated? With social media so prevalent, schedules, reports and other paperwork can be accomplished online. A storage facility for equipment and changing facilities could be a modular unit that is placed where the lifeguard headquarters is now and moved during heavy storm times. This would be practical and cost-effective. We have a vacated City Hall that could be used for some duties performed at the headquarters.

Our lifeguards may be more pleased with a raise than a $1.2 million headquarters that is only used by the guards alone. The Public Works director gives the improvements a 10-year minimum on life expectancy. Is this a good use of public funds? The article would have given the public an informed view, if Donchak had not stated the obvious of what a lifeguard does and more of what opinions were reviewed and discarded for the use and necessity of a headquarters building built on sand.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 29: LAST WEEKEND FOR ‘THE BIKINIS’ AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE 8 p.m. (2 p.m. on Sunday) It’s the new millennium and The Bikinis are getting back together. That girl group from the ’60s that everyone loves is bringing back the sun, fun and all the great songs they sang down on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, all to raise money for the good folks at Sandy Shores RV Resort on Florida’s Gold Coast. Musical numbers include: “It’s in His Kiss,” “Incense and Peppermint,” and “Dedicated to the One I Love.” Tickets are $25. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo. 949.492.0465. www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

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Thursday | 28 TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All seniors 55 or older are welcome to join the Table Tennis Club at the Shorecliff Terrace Mobile Home Park. Any skill level is welcome and entry is free. 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente.

949.481.2275. jnl5555@yahoo.com.

COA GAME CLUB 3-6 p.m. Intended for ages 12-22, Community Outreach Alliance hosts a weekly game night. There are board games, video games, table tennis and pizza. Cost is $10 per player, $5 for youth who bring their own controller. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

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SESSIONS AT STILLWATER 7 p.m. Listen to live music when artists from around the world perform together.

StillWater Spirits & Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. www.danapointstillwater.com.

Friday | 29 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. www.ivalees.com.

LIVE MUSIC: MATT BRADFORD AT BARNOA WINE CO. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Matt Bradford will perform at Barnoa Wine Co. 831 Via Suerte, No. 106 San Clemente. 949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com.

Saturday | 30 YOGA FOR SURFERS AT PURE.LOVE.YOGA 1-2 p.m. Yoga for Surfers is designed by a surfer for surfers. The class focuses on offering a different methodology for warming up the body pre-surf, strengthening the necessary muscles for surfing, and (Cont. on page 8) www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 7) relaxing and realigning the body to reduce inflammation and muscle stiffness post-surf. Pure.Love.Yoga. 415 E. Avenida Pico. 949.492.5048. www.pureloveyogasc. com.

POWDER & POOF AT ADELE’S 8 p.m. A rotating cast of drag queen entertainers with a new show and new fun comes to town. Tickets are $10. Book reservations at www.adeles.biz. Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn, 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 949.481.1222. www.adelesanclementeinn.com.

BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE 8:30-10:30 p.m. There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon at sea on the R/V Sea Explorer. Advance registration is required online. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point.

949.496.2274. www.ocean-instiute.org.

Sunday | 01 TALEGA RUN CLUB 7:30 a.m. Whether you are about to tackle your first 5K or you are just keeping your cardio and running prowess in top form, be sure to stop by Peet’s Coffee in Talega.

Every Saturday a group runners of varying skill level take a brisk three-mile run around a predetermined course. Admission is free. 801 Avenida Talega, San

Clemente. 949.588.5054. www.facebook. com/2xusanclemente.

GUIDED NATURE HIKE 8-9:15 a.m. Join an Orange County Parks Ranger for a one-mile hike around Bell Canyon in Caspers Wilderness Park.

Parking is $5, the hike is free. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.923.2210. www.ocparks.com/caspers.

FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, plants and artisanal goods from organic growers along the north side of Avenida Del Mar. Parking is a premium, attendance is free. 243 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.361.8264. www.san-clemente.org.

DR. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your kids to make art projects inspired by the Art of Baja California exhibition, and listen to a live reading of the picture book No Digas Nada, Mama (illustrated by Art of Baja California artist Esau Andrade Valencia).

There will also be a family-friendly game of Loteria. D. Yoder Family Sundays are held on the first Sunday of the month at Casa Romantica. 415 Avenida Granada.

949.498.2139. www.casaromantica.org.

Monday | 02 BINGO AT GOODY’S TAVERN 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a 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. www.goodystavern.com.

beer drinkers. 1245 Puerta Del Sol San Clemente. 949.276.2699. www.leftcoastbrewing.com.

COUNTRY DANCING AND ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR 7 p.m.-Midnight. Stop by the Swallow’s Inn for country dancing with DJ Patrick and a happy hour that lasts all day.

Enjoy a steak dinner for $13 when you are finished with the dance floor. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.3188. www.swallowsinn.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instrument and your voice; The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point. 949.464.5700. www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Join the San Clemente Library for the Monday Movie Matinee. This week’s title is Gnomeo & Juliet (PG). 242 Avenida Del Mar. 949.492.3493. www.ocpl.org/libloc/sc.

Tuesday | 03 HAPA J’S TACO TUESDAY 4-9 p.m. Join Hapa J’s for a taco Tuesday that reaches beyond your average chicken or carne asada tacos. Enjoy seared ahi poke, kalbi short rib and kalua pig tacos in addition to the more traditional selections. 2016 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.276.6675. www.hapajs. com.

BEND & BREW 6-7 p.m. Bend & Brew is held at Left Coast Brewing Co.’s tasting room in San Clemente. This is a one-hour yoga class, followed by a pint of beer. It’s a great way to get to know your local fellow yogis and

Wednesday | 04 FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB 2-4 p.m. Every Wednesday. Look for the table with the French flag surrounded by a group of people speaking French. No cost to join. Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.493.5228, or 949.369.5482.

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 9 p.m.-1 a.m. All levels of musicians are welcome to perform at this weekly open mic. Bring your instruments, or voice, and show off your talent. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. www.knuckleheadsmusic. com.

At the Movies: ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ Has a Little Something for Everyone

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t feels like it’s been a while since we’ve had a good father-daughter story in movie theaters. Father of the Bride (1950 and 1991), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Paper Moon (1973) and the more recent The Descendents (2011) are some of the best received films about a young girl and her dad. The Incredibles 2 did have some nice moments between Bob and Violet, but the CGI sequel was primarily a family ensemble. Indie filmmaker Brett Haley’s new dramedy Hearts Beat Loud has a little something for everyone.

In modern day New York City, Frank Fisher (Nick Offerman) runs his own record shop below his apartment he shares with his teenage daughter, Sam (Kiersey Clemons).

Sam’s spending her summer by tak-

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ing a course before college at UCLA. Frank and Sam sometimes spend time together jamming in their music room.

When Frank thinks their latest song is their best yet, he uploads it to Spotify and the track gets popular overnight.

Toni Collette and Sasha Lane co-star as Frank’s and Sam’s love interests, respectively.

The title Hearts Beat Loud comes from the name of the song Frank and Sam made together. Haley’s film is a story for families and rock music lovers, both young and older for the latter.

Sam is reluctant to spend time making music with Frank because she thinks he’s just trying to relive his younger band days, and she’s also still a teen who doesn’t want to socialize with her dad. It’s a universal theme that everyone recognizes and is done well enough for a 90-minute flick. SC

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GETTING OUT

The city of San Clemente will conduct a fireworks display starting about 9 p.m. at the Pier. Photo: File

Star-Spangled Banner Day Fourth of July to be celebrated all over San Clemente

BY ERIC HEINZ , SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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nce again, the time-honored tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July returns to San Clemente.

At 9 p.m., the city will present a fireworks display from the end of the Pier.

The Pier will be closed at noon on July 3 for preliminary preparation. The Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar will be accessible to its patrons.

A flyover by the Condor Squadron, consisting of four AT-6 aircraft World War II trainers, will fly over San Clemente at 5:55 p.m.

Members of the public are reminded to not camp out the evening before the Fourth of July. The San Clemente Municipal Code (SCMC) prohibits overnight camping in parks and on the beach, and being on the beach between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m.

Use of drones or any unmanned aircraft over any city-permitted events, unless granted written or electronic permission by the city, is prohibited. Dogs are also not permitted on the coastal trail on July 4.

Ocean access 1,000 feet in both directions of the Pier will be closed at 8 p.m.

The purpose is to protect people from the dangers of fireworks fallout.

San Clemente Trolleys will run from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. At 6 p.m., the trolley route will be adjusted to accommodate street closures in the Pier Bowl and downtown area. The closure will impact stops 1, 3, 4, 14, 15 and 16. Trolley riders looking to utilize the service after the fireworks show can access the trolley at Stop 2, located at the Community Center on the corner of Avenida Del Mar and Calle Seville. Check for any changes to the hours of operation by visiting www.san-clemente.org/trolley.

People are asked to take their trash with them when exiting the beach. Roping or blocking-off portions of the beach for private use is not permitted.

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The city of San Clemente has ordinances prohibiting all fireworks, including Safe & Sane fireworks within the city limits, and ordinances prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the beach and Pier. The release stated San Clemente Police Services will strictly enforce these ordinances.

FOR ACTIVE-DUTY MARINES Active-duty Marines and their families are invited to the annual Fourth of July potluck at Park Semper Fi from 5-10 p.m. on America’s birthday. Watch the spectacular fireworks from a premium view and bring a potluck dish. The event is free for active-duty Marines, and tickets are required. To RSVP for the event, call Wayne Eggleston at 949.498.4958 or visit www.marinemonument.com.

SAN CLEMENTE SERVES A 2004 San Clemente High School graduate and city native will celebrate America’s 242nd year of independence as part of a hand-picked Navy crew serving on the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, the USS Constitution, according to a press release from the Navy.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Angela Careccia serves aboard the 220-year-old Boston-based ship named by President George Washington to honor the Constitution of the United States of America.

“The family lifestyle of San Clemente translates well in the Navy because the Navy is your family here,” Careccia said in the press release. “We learn to rely on each other.”

OFFICE CHAIR RACES Easily the city’s most “chill” event all year, the annual Office Chair Downhill Derby will take place between Avenida Victoria and Avenida Rosa. Practice takes place at 10 a.m. and races begin at 11 a.m.

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

Is This Single Senior Woman Being Too Fussy in Dating Men?

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enior dating is challenging. Single seniors mention that to me often.

It’s particularly hard for women. A comment on my Finding Love After 50 Facebook page this week underscored how difficult for them it can be.

Barb stated that she was thinking of giving up on senior dating. She based her comment on experiences she’s had with four men, which she shared. She asked if she was being too fussy.

Barb wrote, “I have been off and on dating sites since I was 60 and now I’m 79.

One man I met online was an hour and a half away, we dated two months.

He wanted me to move in with him. I was in the middle of moving in with him, when he found out his daughter was getting divorced. He decided it was not a good idea for me to move in, because he was going to remodel his house and have his daughter and her two daughters move into his house.

Plus, he didn’t like television so he wanted me to buy earphones to wear when I had my television on. Well, that was the end of that relationship.

The second guy I met invited me out New Year’s Eve to a dance. He had a funny little step in his dance that was hard for me to catch onto. He kept telling me all night how well his ex-wife and he could dance together.

While walking me to my door, he put gum in his mouth, and in a minute, he said, “Oh my God, I just lost one of my teeth.” Well that was the end of that man.

I just saw him recently, which was a year later, and the tooth is still missing.

The third guy I met seemed nice and

we had fun together. My sister lived near me. When her husband was dying, I went to be with her the night her husband was passing and this guy got upset and told everybody I gave him up for my sister. So that was the end of him.

A couple of weeks ago, I met a fourth man online. We exchanged messages. He asked for my email address so we could email instead of being on the dating site.

But I couldn’t get to know him as all he talked about was that he had lost his wife five years ago to cancer. He wanted to meet a woman who would make his house a home and be his special woman. He wanted me to ON LIFE AND forsake all others to be LOVE AFTER 50 only with him.

By Tom Blake I tried to talk about the future and what it would be like if we got together. It always went right back to the kind of woman he was looking for and how he wanted her to be his own and love only him.

So now I’m giving up on trying to find someone. It’s too hard. I think I would rather go it alone. It seems like I can’t find anybody. I don’t know maybe I’m too fussy. What do you think?”

I responded to Barb. “Too fussy?

Certainly not with the experiences you described. However, I do think deciding to move in with the first man who lived an hour and a half away after only knowing him for two months was a rushed decision.

The second guy, the one with the funny dance step and the missing tooth, wasn’t

Pet of the Week: Lucille SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Photo:: Courtesy of OC Public Libraries/Olivares Romero, Teeter Marie

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horses are photographed running through San Clemente in this photo, taken circa 1970. The hills of the city’s backcountry are far more populated now than more than 40 years ago.

Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

right for you. Any man who talks about how great he and his former wife could dance isn’t tactful and doesn’t get it.

And, not only was the third guy insensitive, he was a jerk for saying what he did, during the time your sister’s husband was dying.

And finally, the fourth man, was self-centered and had no clue about what women want in a relationship. Besides, discussing having a future together with someone you’ve known for only two weeks is what I would call, ‘jumping the gun.’

So, Barb, you aren’t being too fussy, and I don’t think you should give up dating, but I do think you need to change the places where you are trying to meet men. You may be ‘looking for love in all

the wrong places.’ Perhaps, get out locally and attend social functions and network through friends—these options might work out better. Maybe that will make senior dating easier.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating.

See his websites www.findingloveafter50.com; www.vicsta.com and www.travelafter55.com.

To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at www.findingloveafter50.com.

Email: tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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

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

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ucille is a happy girl who would make a great canine companion.

She is an active 4-year-old, yet well-mannered and walks well on a leash. Lucille is potty-trained and would likely make an easy transition into a loving home.

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

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First place Quick Draw winner George Trim. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Art Association

Showdown on Canvas Quick Draw Competition kicks off Paint San Clemente FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente Art Association’s (SCAA) plein air painting competition, Paint San Clemente, announced winners of the 2018 Quick Draw Competition at San Clemente Community Center, which took place on June 23.

While the Quick Draw Competition marked the start of SCAA’s weeklong outdoor painting event, this coming Saturday, June 30 event will feature a gala reception announcing the winners of Paint San Clemente’s competition.

The public is invited to mingle with competition artists and purchase competition art during the gala reception. This is SCAA’s annual fundraiser to support its many community services including San

Clemente High School scholarships and the Military Artist Program.

In addition to competition art, there’s a fine art silent auction featuring local artists Rick Delanty, Steve Kell and Ferial Nassirzadeh, among others. Small plate refreshments by Sundried Tomato American Bistro & Catering and wine courtesy of Rancho Capistrano Winery will be served.

The gala takes place from 6-8 p.m. on June 30, at the SCAA Gallery and Community Center, located at 100 N. Calle Seville. Admission is $15. To reserve tickets in advance, contact SCAA Gallery at 949.492.7175.

SCAA’s Paint San Clemente is co-sponsored with the city of San Clemente, San Clemente Art Supply and donations.

QUICK DRAW COMPETITION FINALISTS: 1st Place George Trimm, “Victoria” 2nd Place Toni Williams, “Street Scene” 3rd Place Kathleen Robinson, “California Hacienda” 4th Place Linda Trimm, “San Clemente Style”

New Poetry Book Published by San Clemente Resident SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente resident Maurya Simon’s 10th volume of poetry, The Wilderness, New and Selected Poems, 1980-2016 (Red Hen Press), was published in April. The book is a compilation of more than 30 years of poetry writing.

Simon is a professor emeritus at the University of California, Riverside.

Simon’s third book, Speaking in Tongues (Gibbs Smith), was nominated by the publisher for a Pulitzer Prize in 1990, and her seventh book, Ghost Orchid (Red Hen Press), was nominated for a 2004 National Book Award in poetry.

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Her forthcoming book, La Sirena, is a memoir-in-verse and is planned to be released in the near future.

Simon, who has lived in San Clemente for seven years, has had her work translated into Farsi, Spanish and French.

Simon taught literature and creative writing in the Department of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside for nearly 30 years, according to the university’s website. She currently serves as a professor of the graduate division and as a professor emerita. She divides her time between San Clemente and Mt. Baldy. SC Page 14

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Tiny Turnip Goes Big League

San Clemente business Tiny Turnip has been recently licensed with Major League Baseball. To launch its new Boston Red Sox line, the wives and children of the Red Sox posed for a photoshoot at Fenway Park in Boston.

Photo: Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox

ubiquitous vegetables of peas and carrots, a turnip is “rare, distinctive and unique,” according to the company’s website. The Tiny Turnip mission is to provide unique products and exceptional services and stand out.

Tiny Turnip recently launched a new Boston Red Sox line of clothing alongside being licensed with all 30 MLB teams.

To celebrate the launch, the wives and children of the Red Sox did a photoshoot.

The Red Sox’s wives have been on the Tiny Turnip train for a while with praise in a 2013 Boston Herald article.

Tiny Turnip is also looking to push its brand more locally soon with the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.

“Tiny Turnip has been dressing the families of athletes for game days and events for over 10 years,” Luzi said in a release.

“These athlete families are the roots of Tiny Turnip. More than just providing clothing, Tiny Turnip has become a way for the wives and children of athletes to connect with their husbands who are so often traveling.”

“It has also provided a platform for the wives of athletes to be creative, connect with the other wives and build community between them.”

Fans and patrons can visit the Tiny Turnip storefront and schedule a design session to create their own unique apparel.

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game at Cox Sports Park in Ladera Ranch.

San Clemente American plays Ladera Ranch Little League American in the next round on Saturday, June 30. The teams need to win their next four games to advance to the district championship.

San Clemente National, which lost its opener to San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, June 23, plays North Mission Viejo on Thursday, June 28. All District 68 tournament games will be played at Cox Sports Park in Ladera Ranch.

“They’ve been battling,” San Clemente American coach Bowen Ota said. “We dropped our first game against a tough pitcher and got down early in this game and the kids just battled back. Everyone contributed. Bench players came in, they all got hits, and played defense. Strong effort all around.”

Ben Moulin and Mario Mira led the way offensively for San Clemente with four RBIs and three RBIs, respectively, and Owen Petri came on in relief to allow only two hits and no runs over the final three innings.

“The confidence just came up,” Ota said.

“It takes a hit or two to get started, and then all the boys followed up with hits.”

Moulin started the game on the mound for San Clemente, and while his evening began rough, Moulin got the comeback

Prior to the game, District 68 honored Long Beach Fire Capt. David Rosa. Rosa, who was shot and killed in Long Beach on Monday, June 25, was a longtime member of the San Juan Capistrano Little League as a president, umpire, board member and coach.

“That was super special,” Ota said. “We have kids whose parents are firefighters.

I think we all have someone in our lives that’s a firefighter. It was special that we were able to take part in that.” SC

San Clemente business licenses deal with Major League Baseball

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente has its latest call-up to Major League Baseball (MLB).

It’s not one of the numerous local players or residents, but a local business that’s headed to the big leagues.

Tiny Turnip is a San Clemente clothing brand that has been newly licensed

by MLB to create a line of children and women’s apparel.

Rachel Luzi, a San Clemente resident, is the founder and designer of Tiny Turnip.

Luzi hand paints all the artwork used on the apparel and runs the storefront and design studio for Tiny Turnip at 420 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente.

After years of art school and a career in design and freelancing, Luzi opened Tiny Turnip in 2003.

The name was chosen because, unlike the

Comeback Kids San Clemente Little League keeps district hopes afloat

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hings were looking dire for the San Clemente Little League All-Star American team.

A huge first two innings put the San Juan Capistrano Little League All-Stars up 5-0 with San Clemente on the brink of exiting the double-elimination District 68 tournament on Tuesday, June 26. San Clemente was shut out in its opener against North Mission Viejo, 5-0, on Saturday, June 23.

Then a switch flipped in the third inning. San Clemente strung hits together, the runs piled up and San Clemente’s pitching shut down San Juan Capistrano the rest of the way.

San Clemente scored four runs in the third and three runs each in the fourth and fifth innings to storm back and beat San Juan Capistrano, 10-5, in an elimination

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San Clemente Little League All-Star pitcher Owen Petri shut down San Juan Capistrano Little League over the final three innings in a comeback win for San Clemente in the District 68 tournament in Ladera Ranch. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

started with a two-run single in the third inning.

Jared Morey also hit a two-run double in the third inning.

Aiden Nelson tied the game with a RBI single in the fourth inning, and San Clemente took the lead on a two-run double

by Mira.

Mira earned an RBI with a bases-loaded walk in the fifth, and Moulin put on the exclamation point with a two-run double in the fifth for the 10-5 lead.

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ACCOUNTING

Chris W. Johnston, CPA, MBA 34184 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, 949.240.8015, www.cwjcpacorp.com

ADDICTION RECOVERY TREATMENT

Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program

665 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 104, 949.485.4979, www.bodymindspiritiop.com

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

Solstice Heating and Air

2208 El Camino Real, Ste. #1, 949.573.3607, www.solsticehvac.com

ART GALLERIES

San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com

CHOCOLATE/CANDY

Schmid’s Fine Chocolate

99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com

CONCRETE

Costa Verde Landscape

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

Exquisite Epoxy Concrete Floor Coatings

Lic.: 1020002, 949.632.8400 exquisiteepoxy.com

DENTISTS

Eric Johnson, D.D.S.

647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Organics Out Back

949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com

ELECTRIC BIKES

Murf Electric Bikes

212 N. El Camino Real, 949.370.3801, www.murfelectricbikes.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric

949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com

Locals Only BUSINESS DIRECTORY

HOME REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENT

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

Capistrano Valley Raingutters Scott Williams, 949.542.7750

166 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.6661, www.paradisejewelers.com

LANDSCAPING

Costa Verde Landscape

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

MORTGAGES

Brian Wiechman, Equity Coast Mortgage A division of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage 949.533.9209, www.equitycoastmortgage.com

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

SC Rider Supply

520 S. El Camino Real, 949.388.0521, www.scridersupply.com

MUSIC LESSONS

BRE # 01480453, 949.275.8937 www.LuXreRealty.com

RESTAURANTS

JEWELRY

Paradise Jewelers

Sherry Wild, LuXre Realty

Café Calypso

114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386

Buy • Consign • Sell We also offer professional appraisals, auction services and real estate services.

CASH SAME DAY Dee Coleman, CEO/Owner REAL ESTATE BROKER

2485 S. El Camino Real San Clemente classicautosalesoc@gmail.com Web: classicautosalesoc.com 949.395.5681 (24 hours) Available 7 days a week.

REALTORS

“Sandy & Rich” RE/MAX Coastal Homes

949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com

Scott Kidd, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

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San Clemente Times June 28–July 4, 2018

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SC SC SURF San Clemente

SC SURF IS PRESENTED BY:

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Overcoming Adversity

GROM OF THE WEEK

CANNON CARR

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Local Nate Yeomans scores a win at Shoe City Pro in Huntington Beach

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hey say it’s the ability to overcome adversity that makes a man. Nate Yeomans knows this firsthand. The 36-year-old San Clemente surfer has had ups and downs throughout his professional career, but in 2017 he was forced to confront something much more serious than winning or losing a heat.

“It was radical; my wife almost didn’t make it and our daughter was in the hospital for a few months,” said Yeomans, whose wife endured complications during the premature birth of their daughter. “You don’t take anything for granted. Even the average days are a blessing after going through hardship like that.”

Embracing the light, Yeomans has enjoyed a newfound passion for surfing which culminated in a victory at the Shoe City Pro

Scoring Big South County surfers dominate USA Surfing Championships

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ast week, Crosby Colapinto won the Los Cabos Open Pro Junior, but apparently that wasn’t enough.

Upon returning home to San Clemente, he jumped straight into the USA Surfing Championships at Lower Trestles and earned himself the title of under 18 U.S. national champion.

To say Colapinto is going places might be an understatement, considering his older brother, Griffin, is currently a strong candidate for Rookie of the Year on the WSL’s Championship Tour. But he’s hardly the only kid from town shaking things up. Out of the eight divisions in the USA Surfing Championships, San Clemente surfers won four of them. Jett Schilling, who joined Colapinto in the final of the Los Cabos Open Pro Junior, won the under 16 title, beating friend Kade Matson in the final. Schilling also finished runner-up in the under 18 division.

Samantha Sibley squeaked out a win in the under 16 division, locking in an impressive 9.57 at the end of the final to San Clemente Times June 28-July 4, 2018

Nate Yeomans and his family share a moment on the podium at the Shoe City Pro in Huntington Beach. Photo: WSL

in Huntington Beach over the weekend.

“It always feels good to make a final, but to win one is just epic,” Yeomans said.

“It’s so cool to have an event right here at home and push myself.”

En route to the top of the podium, Yeomans out-surfed fellow San Clemente surfer Kevin Schultz in the semifinals and spry 19-year-old Hawaiian Elijah Fox in the final.

“If I was going to lose to anyone, I’m okay with it being Nate,” smiled Schultz after the contest. For the effort, Schultz now leads the WSL North American Qualifying

Series rankings.

“I’m psyched to take over that regional top spot, but we still have Acapulco next month and a few more this year so we’ll see how it all goes,” Yeomans said. “This is a huge momentum-builder, and now I’m just hoping to get into the U.S. Open and put it to some of the world’s best. I’d like to take down the North America QS title as well. I know it takes a lot, but a win never hurts the cause. I just really want to do what it takes to get into that top 100 again and give it my all.” SC

come away with the win. Posting a perfect 10 earlier in the competition, like Schilling, she also made an appearance in the under 18 final.

Perhaps the most inspired performance was young Cannon Carr, the under 12 champ. In the final, he launched a full rotation air, earning a perfect 10 from the judges. He also earned a 9.13 on his other scoring ride to garner one of the highest heat totals of the whole event.

“Our athletes brought excellence today,” said USA Surfing head coach Joey Buran.

“The performances reflect months of preparation, hard work, sacrifice and honing mental heat management. It all builds, progresses and hopefully peaks at the right time, and for some it certainly did.”

Girls U18 Luana Silva, Hawaii

USA SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS:

Girls Under 16 Ryan Daley, Dana Point Sawyer Lindblad, San Clemente

Girls U12 Oaka Wong, Hawaii Boys U12 Cannon Carr, San Clemente Girls U14 Luana Silva, Hawaii Boys U14 Levi Young, Hawaii Girls U16 Samantha Sibley, San Clemente Boys U16 Jett Schilling, San Clemente

here’s an overwhelming word on the street regarding 11-year-old Cannon Carr of San Clemente.

“Keep an eye on this kid.”

It’s not without reason. Cannon just made a big bang at the USA Surfing Championship, winning the boys 12 and under division in emphatic form. Posting a perfect 10-point score and backing it up with a 9.13, he earned himself one of the highest heat totals of any division in the whole contest, which is no small accomplishment considering that all the best under 18 surfers in the country were giving it their all at Lower Trestles last week.

A national title and perfect 10 would be reason enough to herald young “Cannonball” Carr here, but it seems he’s making a habit out of tallying perfect scores. Earlier this summer at the NSSA Regionals, he earned himself an equally dazzling 10-point score.

While his air game is turning heads and dropping scores, Carr’s the complete package. A radical little tube rider, at the end of the North Shore season this year he spent some time staying at Billabong’s Pipeline house, training on the Seven-Mile Miracle and working with luminaries such as Shane Dorian.

Like many people are saying, keep an eye on “Cannonball” Carr. The kid’s straight-up radical. SC

Boys U18 Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente LOCAL QUALIFIERS FOR USA SURFING JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM: Boys Under 18 Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente Kade Matson, San Clemente Girls Under 18 Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente Samantha Sibley, San Clemente Boys Under 16 Nico Coli, San Clemente Taj Lindblad, San Clemente Jett Schilling, San Clemente

LOCAL QUALIFIERS FOR U.S. SURFING DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM: Boys Cannon Carr, San Clemente Dane Matson, San Clemente Hayden Rodgers, San Clemente Luke Wyler, San Clemente Girls Cascia Collings, Dana Point Julia Guild, San Clemente Bella Kenworthy, Dana Point Page 18

Cannon Carr. Photo: Kurt Steinmetz/USASurfing

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 67-69 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8’ Fair Thursday: Lingering S swell. New SW/SSW swell continues to trend up. Small NW windswell. Surf is waist-shoulder high (3-4’) off the swell combo with occasional plus peaks at standout combo beach-breaks. Light SW winds in the morning, becoming light+ in the afternoon.

Outlook: Fun size combo of SW/SSW swell and NW windswell through the weekend, in the waist-shoulder (3-4’) occasional head high (5’) range. S/SSE winds for the mornings, turning S/SSW in the afternoons. More South Pacific swells lining up in the longer range. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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