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Cabral, Enmeier Appointed to Council Leadership

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Cabral, Enmeier Appointed to Council Leadership BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

As is tradition for the San Clemente City Council at the end of the year, it elected on Tuesday night, Dec. 5, a new mayor and mayor pro tem, with Councilmembers Victor Cabral and Mark Enmeier prevailing, respectively. Cabral received the title with votes from Enmeier, Councilmember Rick Loeffler and himself, and Enmeier received votes from every councilmember but Steve Knoblock, who served as mayor pro tem this year. However, unlike other years with the first meeting in December, the new figureheads didn’t assume their roles until the end of Tuesday’s meeting. The council voted by a 4-1 margin to make effective the appointment of the new mayor and mayor pro tem at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, with Cabral voting against the motion. Councilmember Chris Duncan, the outgoing mayor who brought the item to the agenda, prefaced the council’s discussion by saying he wanted to avoid the “awkward” shuffling of seats in the middle of an ongoing meeting, and he wanted the incoming mayor to be adequately prepared for what comes with leading the meeting. “The incoming mayor has the opportunity to meet with staff and prepare to take on those additional responsibil-

ities of the mayor, which is upwards of 20, 25 hours extra a week in addition to the time we already spend on council,” Duncan said. Loeffler agreed that new elections came with “awkward” moments of councilmembers moving around during the meeting and proposed that Duncan finish out the meeting as chair after the appointment process. “What that (also gives us) the opportunity to do is, the first meeting we have after this … the mayor that’s been elected and sworn in gets to have—we seat the mayor,” Loeffler added. “(They have) the chance for their family to come down, because we don’t know who the mayor’s going to be beforehand.” Cabral said he didn’t see a reason to change the system, as he felt everyone on the dais could step into the job if appointed and that the council had plenty of staff personnel available to help if needed. “I haven’t heard a compelling reason to change,” he said. Knoblock said he decided to vote in favor of the motion after feeling comfortable Duncan wasn’t changing the system to gain a political advantage. A public speaker raised a concern that by writing “mayor” as an occupation or vocation on a ballot designation in Duncan’s campaigns for other offices, Duncan could gain an advantage in his campaign process. Duncan downplayed that claim by saying there was no advantage regardless of what he wrote, and Knoblock had no further questions. At the end of the meeting, Duncan congratulated Cabral on his new role. Speaking to his own experience, Dun-

Councilmembers Victor Cabral (pictured) and Mark Enmeier will serve in the roles of mayor and mayor pro tem, respectively, in 2024 after a vote from the San Clemente City Council on Tuesday night, Dec. 5. Photo: File

can said he hoped he did a good job as mayor in 2023, calling it a tremendous opportunity. “It’s been a whirlwind year, the greatest honor of my life to be the mayor of this fine, amazing city that, frankly, sur-

City Announces Closure of Mariposa Bridge

Metrolink to Temporarily Halt Service for Maintenance

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente Beach Trail Mariposa Bridge is closed indefinitely due to sluffing of the bluff adjacent to the bridge, the city announced on Nov. 30. According to Public Works Director Dave Rebensdorf, the city first noted impacts to the bridge from debris on Nov. 29, and that the sluffing continues to be active after evaluations on Friday, Dec. 1. City staff were scheduled to reevaluate the bridge and the bluff on Monday, Dec. 4, and reopen the bridge when the movement subsides. “We apologize for the inconvenience,” the city wrote in an Instagram post. San Clemente Times December 7 - December 13, 2023

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Metrolink will temporarily suspend train services in late December to conduct maintenance work ahead of some of the major events that are on track to arrive in Southern California, according to the agency. Between Dec. 26 and 29, Metrolink and Arrow trains will not operate, as the agency intends to “clean, repair and upgrade our rail network, including a new signal system that will provide better operational throughput and reliabili-

The City of San Clemente announced the closure of the Mariposa Bridge following landslide activity on Nov. 30. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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prises me in beautiful ways every day,” he said. “It’s just charming and wonderful and full of great people.” The council will next meet on Jan. 16 in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

ty in and out of Union Station for our trains,” Metrolink said in a statement. In its announcement on the service suspension, Metrolink said the break in service will allow it to implement the SCORE L.A. Union Station Modernization Project, which is a three-year initiative meant to update the track and signal systems where its trains enter and exit the station. “We are getting ready for the global stage,” Metrolink said. “By modernizing our rail network, we are preparing our system for the World Cup, Olympics, and Paralympics.” Metrolink said it will resume its regularly scheduled service on Dec. 30. sanclementetimes.com

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS FRIDAY, DEC. 8

Beachside Chat 8-9 a.m. Join San Clemente residents and dignitaries for the weekly Beachside Chat, a spirited, town hall forum on community issues led by a slate of rotating hosts. The chats are held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. All are welcome.

News Next Door: Greenies Offers Around-the-Clock Golf Practice BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org. Citizens’ Climate Education 10:45 a.m.-noon. This nonpartisan climate action group holds monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month through Zoom video conferences. Email larrykramerccl@gmail.com to receive a link to join. MONDAY, DEC. 11

San Clemente Homeless Collaborative 4 p.m. The San Clemente Homeless Collaborative meets on the second Monday of each month at Christ Lutheran Church, 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente. Bring your ideas on what to do about homelessness in San Clemente, as well as a willingness to listen to the ideas of others. streeter.tom@outlook.com. San Clemente American Legion Post 423 6 p.m. All Legionnaires and other veterans are invited for a complimentary light dinner, fellowship, and the monthly meeting. This month, hear what is happening in the American Legion at the national, department (California), district (Orange County) and post levels. Elks Lodge, 136 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. For additional information, email l1900ahon@aol.com or call 949.606.3512. TUESDAY, DEC. 12

Human Affairs Committee 3:30-5:30 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in the Community Development room at City Hall. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission 6-9 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org. Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month in the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

Design Review Subcommittee 3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in the Community Development room at City Hall. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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Carson Tanner looked to create a low-pressure, hangout spot for friends to gather and play golf when he opened Greenies Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano. The new golf club located off Avenida Aeropuerto features two 17-foot, high-definition golf simulators for those interested in playing a quick simulated round or improving their form with analytical data and video replays of each swing. Tanner noted that he’s always wanted to start his own business and figured “this would be a really fun way to do one.” “They always tell you to do something you love, and I love hanging out with my friends and playing golf,” Tanner said. The existing indoor golf facilities in South Orange County mostly revolve around training and retail, Tanner said. Tanner hoped to fill the void by creating a spot for club members to “hang out and do what they want to do with their golf game; whether they want to play 18—you can play 18 holes in an hour—or you can get all the advanced analytics, and you can really dial in your game, or you can just hang out.” The space also features lounge seating and TVs, helping to make the club the hangout space that Tanner had envisioned. One member noted that he came in to play a round while watching a game, enjoying the space to himself. The benefit to playing indoor golf, Tanner said, is the speed in which you can play a round. “No. 1 is time constraints, because not a lot of people have five hours, maybe six hours to kill playing a round,” Tanner said. “You can play a full round in an hour here. Or you can play two rounds with a couple of friends in a few hours.” “Also, in here, if you just want to go to the driving range, we have premium balls,” Tanner continued. “Some of the driving ranges in town use kind of crummy balls, and you’re not going to get an accurate ball flight or accurate distances and you’re guessing a lot.” With the club’s premium golf balls, Tanner notes that the simulation is “99% accurate with yardages, ball flight, spin.” “You know you’re going to be using premium balls, so you can really dial in your distances, the shape of your shots, and we have hundreds of data analytics tiles to choose from,” Tanner said. “We have instant video replay on your impacts, and so I’ve got members who like to come in and play a round. I’ve got members who like to

Greenies Golf Club owner Carson Tanner looks to foster a collaborative community of golf enthusiasts at his new club off Avenida Aeropuerto in San Juan Capistrano. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

just look at the data, and that’s all they care about.” Tanner added that simulation golf is a “great supplement to anyone who loves golfing,” as the techniques and form that you can hone in the club transfer over to the course. The golf simulator is great for beginner or intermediate players, Tanner said, but can really help an advanced golfer hone their skills . “If you’re a beginner or intermediate, the video replay is going to help you a ton, because sometimes you don’t know what went wrong with your swing, your contact,” Tanner said. “When you see exactly where you hit it, that’s a great learning tool.” “When you start becoming a lower-handicap golfer, then you want more details about the angle you’re coming in at your spin rate, your descent angle, your height, your ball speed, your club speed,” Tanner continued. “So for advanced players, analytics are going to matter more.” The simulator also takes away a lot of the pressure beginners might feel out on the course, Tanner said. “There is some pressure when you’re learning how to play golf,” Tanner said.“You go to the range a few times, and you feel like you’ve kind of figured it out, you’re ready to go play, and now you lose a ball. That’s three bucks. And you got a group behind you, waiting on you, and so you feel pressure financially, with time.” “In here, you won’t lose your ball, and no one’s behind you waiting for you to hurry up, either,” Tanner continued. Golfers can play a round on thousands of courses with the simulator, Tanner said. “You can play just about anywhere,” Tanner said. “If you have played there or if you want to play there, you can probably play here. And there’s also a driving range;

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there’s all sorts of practice games where it challenges you to use every club in your bag to improve your game.” Tanner celebrated the grand opening of Greenies Golf Club on Nov. 19 with a launch party featuring music, food and drinks and rounds of “closest to the pin” contests. “The reception has been awesome,” Tanner said. “The golf community is excited about it and super-supportive.” For those interested in giving the club a try, Greenies offers free demo sessions. Membership plans start at $100 a month. “It’s a great vibe in here,” Tanner said.“It’s fun to hang out. The hardware is top-of-theline, the software is top-of-the-line, so it’s fun. It’s a great learning tool, and I think it’s a cool new business that I can offer to the community.” The club is open to both members and the general public. Members receive credentials so that they can enjoy 24/7 access to the club. The general public can play at Greenies from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, as well as 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tanner added that he hopes players can supplement their love of the game at Greenies. “I hope that I can build a cool community here full of members and good people who have that in common, they love golf, they love community,” Tanner said. “It’s a space where you’re going to interact with other members.” “We’ve already made a lot of good connections; I’ve seen my members make good connections,” Tanner continued. “I plan on fostering an environment where there’s a lot of collaboration. We’re going to do tournaments, we’re going to do leagues and just have a cool club to hang out.” Greenies is located at 26181 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano. sanclementetimes.com

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National Cookie Chain Opens San Clemente Location BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Rather than open its first California franchise at a location more well-known for retail shopping in the Los Angeles area or around San Diego, national gourmet cookie brand Chip Cookies will see its initial entry into the California market open in the San Clemente neighborhood of Talega. That’s thanks to co-owners Greg McGrath and Jeff Wellman, who sought to provide another hangout spot for San Clemente families and children living farther away from downtown. The franchise, which held its grand opening event on Saturday, Dec. 2, marks the longtime college friends’ first enterprise together and McGrath’s first foray into owning a business. “Jeff and I have always loved desserts and stuff,” McGrath said. Both men have their own careers, but they desired to have something else in their lives they could be passionate about. It just so happens that their new venture can provide a benefit to the community, in Wellman’s words. With the two both being San Clemente residents with children, Wellman noted that their kids and others don’t often have places to go after school outside of home, resulting in a gaggle of youth riding electric bikes to Target. The duo’s vision is for Chip Cookies to be a “community hub,” which is why the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. “We want to make it more of a place where kids can come to after school, (to) get a cookie,

Family Seeks Coastal Commission Approval to Build near Trafalgar Canyon BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The California Coastal Commission on Dec. 14 is set to reconsider whether to permit the construction of a 4,527-square-foot home, a two-car garage, and other structures at 217 Vista Marina, four years after the first hearing on the matter. The agenda item appears in front of the commission after the agency initially denied the request on June 14, 2019, but the decision was vacated in late 2022 after the Orange County Superior Court issued a writ of mandate and instructed the commission to hold a

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a soda, (and) hang out,” said Wellman. “(It’s a) kid-friendly environment and a safe place for families.” The team did have opportunities to plant their store downtown on Avenida Del Mar, Wellman continued, but foresaw that parking would be an issue there and not in Talega. He added that they want to participate in efforts that revitalize the surrounding Talega Village Center and bring more attention to restaurants such as Fettuccine Marcello Italian Kitchen and Kiaan’s Fine Indian Cuisine. McGrath pointed out that Chip Cookies would be a quick option for those who’d prefer not to venture too far from home for a latenight treat, adding that “(a one-minute drive) is better than 10 minutes.” “If you’re home at 9 p.m. and you’re like, ‘I just want a cookie or a fancy soda’ ... this is in their backyard, so it gives them an option that they didn’t have before,” said McGrath. Before landing on Chip Cookies as their franchise opportunity, the two embarked on a “taste-testing trip” to determine what dessert business to bring to San Clemente, explained Wellman. They went to Utah, among other places, to try sweets from various chains and met with franchisees to figure out their next step. Chip Cookies was “by far the best one,” said Wellman, adding that Chip Cookies had the best taste and quality. “That’s what ultimately wins, is if the people love it, it will sell,” Wellman said.“Chip Cookies stood out, like, hands down, nine out of 10, the best. It wasn’t even close.” The chain made even more sense after he and McGrath learned that Chip Cookies hadn’t yet expanded to locations west of Idaho and Utah, which prompted them to sign with Chip roughly one year ago. Construction began in

The national cookie chain Chip Cookies opens its first California location on Saturday evening, Dec. 2. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

July, with plans to open on Thanksgiving. Obstacles, however, pushed the date back. Those are just some of the challenges the duo has faced so far in owning and operating a quick-service food restaurant, with McGrath coming solely from a background in corporate work and Wellman owning businesses in the medical industry. “It takes a lot of upfront capital compared to other investments and other businesses to own, per se, because it’s not like a plug and play,” Wellman said. Building, permitting and following the state’s and county’s health guidelines were all part of the process, he added, in addition to ensuring they had all the required funding—particularly under the conditions of an onerous “economic landscape” in recent years. Regardless, McGrath and Wellman are looking forward to contributing to the communities of inland San Clemente and Talega by offering a place for people to spend time together and “get some quality desserts,” Well-

new hearing. Tom Piana and his daughter, Macall Deaver, acting on behalf of project applicant Graham Property Management, LLC, which holds the family’s properties in a trust, said they hope to see a decision of approval from the commission in a process less marred by alleged misinformation than the first go-round. Piana and Deaver spoke to opposition expressed by local group Save Trafalgar Canyon in 2019. Addressing the group’s previous claims, the two denied that the home would be built on open space inside Trafalgar Canyon and that the City of San Clemente has always denied applications to build near the canyon. “All of those homes on T-Street, Esplanade, Calle Conchita, (Paseo De Cristobal), Trafalgar (Lane), all of them are on plots that the founder of San Clemente designed and created,” Deaver said. “Ours is one of his original lots, and it’s been a single-family-home designated zone area since 1927.” The family first bought the lot with the intent to build a home where the Piana family (Cont. on page 8) Page 6

man said. The grand opening event featured a performance from a DJ, drawings and raffle prizes, and rewarded the first people in line with free cookies for a year. Chip Cookies co-founding couple Sarah and Sean Wilson also made an appearance. Sarah called the event a great experience and said she couldn’t be more excited for the San Clemente community to have people like McGrath and Wellman, who are invested in the neighborhood and excited about Chip Cookies’ products and brand. “To open in California is special,” she said of the national franchise’s West Coast expansion, adding that their next local opening will occur in Huntington Beach. Wellman said seeing his vision come to reality and the turnout for Friday’s soft opening and Saturday’s event were “super rewarding.” More information about Chip Cookies’ flavors, as well as delivery and shipping options, can be found at chipcookies.co.

The Piana family hopes to receive California Coastal Commission approval on Dec. 14 for a coastal permit that will allow construction of a 4,527-square-foot home at 217 Vista Marina. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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Medicare options are complicated. Understanding them shouldn’t be. Medicare Part B Costs Increase in 2024 The majority of Medicare beneficiaries don’t’ pay a premium each month for Part A, but they do for Part B. Their Part B premium will be automatically deducted from their social security check and if they aren’t taking social security yet then they get a bill from the Medicare (aka the government). The standard premium for Medicare Part B (outpatient and doctor services) in 2023 was $164.90. In 2024 it will increase to $174.70. So, the reprieve you had last year with the Part B premium decrease has gone away, and once again there is an increase in your Medicare Part B premium.

out for that to avoid any surprises in the new year. There are 5 higher income brackets that cause a person to pay more for their Medicare Part B and an added assessment to their Part D (drug) coverage. In 2024 IRMAA will be assessed when an individual’s MAGI is above $103,000 and a married couple’s MAGI is above $206,000. I do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information I provide is limited to those plans I do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

The Medicare Part B deductible also increased; from $226 in 2023 to $240 in 2024. If your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is above a certain amount, you will pay an Income Related Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). Medicare uses the modified adjusted gross income reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago. The IRS provides this information to Social Security. Notices for your IRMAA amounts have begun to arrive in the mail for 2024, so keep an eye

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(Cont. from page 7) could have Piana’s parents-in-law live with them in their final years. The CCC, however, denied their permit request after what Deaver called “misinformation” from opposing parties. Piana’s in-laws died this year. “People being able to say what they would like to say, even if it’s not true, stole my grandparents’ ability to live in their final resting home, which is, in my opinion, unfair,” Deaver said. On its website, Save Trafalgar is encouraging the public to submit comments to the CCC ahead of next week’s meeting. “Nothing has changed since 2019, and this property would still sit squarely in a Coastal Canyon deemed by the City of San Clemente and the Coastal Commission to be off limits for

development,” the group claimed. Save Trafalgar went on to reference the Coastal Commission’s previous 2019 denial. However, it is Coastal Commission staff’s recommendation to now approve the project. The CCC’s agenda report notes the family’s plans to preserve the remaining 63% of the 34,784-square-foot lot, keeping it undeveloped by planting nearly 18,000 square feet of native vegetation. The two-story home concept is designed to evoke memories of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, Deaver said, as the design process was intended for the home to be environmentally conscious and not “stick out like a sore thumb.” Other public benefits, according to the CCC, include plans to construct a cul-de-sac and fire truck turnaround area with a new fire hydrant

and to establish a new ocean viewpoint in addition to preserving an existing unpaved trail. Coastal Commission staff recommended that to avoid a “potential unconstitutional taking of private property for public use,” the commission permits some residential development, along with a reduced footprint. Otherwise, the lot—while legal—would be “completely undevelopable” when attempting to comply with the City of San Clemente’s Land Use Plan and Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. “Staff believes that the project, as conditioned, will allow a viable economic use of the property (on a site that would otherwise be unable to support a residential use) while still protecting coastal resources as much as possible in light of taking considerations, and appro-

Councilmembers Deny Impropriety over Pickleball Court Vote

then walked over to Hall and City Attorney Elizabeth Mitchell and informed them of what had occurred, he said. “ ‘In any case, whatever the policy is, I’m turning it over to the city, so dispose of it, because I’m not accepting it,’ ” Cabral remembered telling the city officials. “I made that statement within maybe 30 seconds of receiving that gift to our city manager and city attorney.” Enmeier said he also took a bag from the attendee, an action he acknowledged he “should not have done.” He said he then directed staff to do what they wanted with it and affirmed that he did not bring it home. Duncan said he left the meeting as soon as it concluded and that he didn’t become aware of the bags being handed out until afterward, adding that he doesn’t know who brought the gift. “We should not accept anything of value in exchange for any official council action,” he continued. “Full stop. I would never do that.” As of press time, the attendee had denied SC Times’ request to provide comment. Asked whether they had any interaction with the attendee prior to the meeting, both Cabral and Enmeier said they had spoken with him before. Enmeier explained that he’d met the attendee at the previous regular council meeting and that the attendee had broached the topic of pickleball. Cabral said he met with the attendee and other residents who had invited him to walk along the nearby street and listen to the noise from the courts and the freeway, and that those discussions were the extent of their relationship. The rationale Duncan gave for his vote was that he never voted to close the courts at San Gorgonio. He represented the lone opposition vote in the 4-1 June 6 decision that directed staff to close the courts on Nov. 7. “I’ve never been supportive of closing down pickleball, since we have such a need for pickleball,” said Duncan. “I

don’t see a change in my perspective. I do recognize that the council did vote to set that deadline, but as has been articulated, even that being the case, circumstances change over time.” The council, he continued, makes decisions based on the present situation. Enmeier said he sought to find a compromise with his vote, between the displeased residents’ desire for a high quality of life and less noise and the “public good” of people getting more exercise. “The idea here was to create a compromise where we would get rid of the early morning noise, get rid of the evening noise and lower the noise by half,” said Enmeier. “At the same time, (we’d create) more of a community aspect where those who want to get lessons could go, and it’d be more of a local area for those people living around San G.” Additionally, there are “rather impactful and rather significant” items being discussed in closed session, according to Cabral, that have changed the circumstances and impacted Cabral’s vote to reopen one court for pickleball. In a phone call on Monday, Dec. 4, Cabral said he couldn’t expound on those closed session items. “Once the public learns about this, they will agree with me that the decision was the right one,” Cabral said.

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Elected and city officials are denying that any unethical conduct occurred ahead of a controversial vote related to a pickleball court at San Gorgonio Park last month. After a Nov. 9 special meeting when Mayor Chris Duncan and Councilmembers Victor Cabral and Mark Enmeier voted to keep one tennis court at San Gorgonio Park for pickleball use, a local proponent of the sport was seen presenting some of the elected officials with gift bags containing Superman capes. Residents have since raised concerns over the optics of the gift bags being presented to the councilmembers. All three elected officials told the San Clemente Times that they did not accept the bags, which had “Our Hero” written on the outside. In an emailed statement, City Manager Andy Hall echoed the councilmembers’ denial, explaining what the city did with the bags. “None of the elected officials accepted the gifts, and they were brought to City Hall,” Hall said. “After some deliberation, including the possibility of contributing the gifts to a toy drive, it was determined that the best course of action was to return the gifts to the attendee with an indication that the City Council does not accept gifts for taking actions at a council meeting.” Cabral spoke about the incident in detail, recalling how the attendee approached him after the meeting and handed him a gift bag, saying it was to express gratitude for his vote. Cabral

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Public Invited to View Submissions for 2073 Time Capsule Project BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

As the San Clemente Historical Society finalizes its efforts to get the town’s 2073 time capsule filled with memorable items for future residents to marvel at, it’s inviting the community to gather next week at the Talega Swim & Athletic Club to view what’s been submitted. On Monday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., people can see what’s going to be inside the time capsule, which is meant to capture the essence of San Clemente at this point in time. Participants have been encouraged to write letters for the capsule, telling stories of the town’s

priately responds to the unique circumstances and challenges of this case,” the report states. Both Deaver and Piana referenced the site as a place where they want to come together as a family and host gatherings, as well as something that can be passed down from generation to generation. Piana added that once the house is built, he’d never move again. “We’d have a beautiful house with a beautiful view,” he said. “It doesn’t need to be 5,400 square feet. I can manage very nicely at 4,500 square feet, and I believe we’ve done everything they asked us to do to make this as workable as possible.” The family’s coastal permit application will be heard during section No. 12 of the commission’s meeting agenda for Dec. 14. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

charm, highlighting iconic events and sharing advice for future generations. Laurie Gooch of the Historical Society shared with San Clemente Times this week that some submissions already received include works from local renowned artists Rick Delanty, Tony Moore and Bev Thompson. The “stars” of the 2073 Time Capsule Project, she gushed, have been the town’s third-grade students, who, she added, will be the future leaders of San Clemente in 50 years. Gooch said she’s picked up essays from two schools’ third-grade classes so far. These items and many more will be on display for the public to check out at the athletic club in Talega, located at 100 Calle Altea, San Clemente. According to Gooch, a ceremony to seal the time capsule will occur at a later date. The Historical Society, she said, is looking to work with the City of San Clemente on a proclamation to be affixed to the capsule before its potential placement at City Hall for the next 50 years. sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | The Levin Letter by Rep. Mike Levin

Want to See Congress at Work? Look No Further Than San Clemente

immediately see the benefits, ver the past several with new, 50-foot-wide beach decades, coastal sand berms. erosion has been With more sand on the slowly wearing away at beach, we’ll see greater California’s beaches, and San recreational opportunities for Clemente is no exception. San Clemente residents. That This erosion has means more space to take a threatened our beaches, walk or just take in the sun. A impacted our coastal bluffs wider beach also means more and endangered the LOSSAN MIKE LEVIN space for tourists, and more Corridor—the secondtourists means more visitors busiest rail corridor in the to our local businesses. country. This project also benefits our local The need to replenish our beaches environment. As we’ve lost more of our with sand is undeniable. Despite the clear need to address the beaches to the ocean, we have seen an shrinking beaches, there was no recent increase in landslides and erosion of our movement from the federal government coastal bluffs. In Orange County this year alone, to address the issue. That’s why, when I came to Congress in 2019, I made landslides have resulted in tens of millions of dollars’ worth of damage. By replenishing our coastline a top priority. Since then, I have built a relationship widening our beaches, we’re increasing with the United States Army Corps of the safety and stability of the bluffs and Engineers (USACE) to advocate for sand our local infrastructure like the LOSSAN Corridor. replenishment projects in our district. Put simply, this project is a win for Today, after years of work, we are our beaches, our local economy, and our beginning to see results. Right now, on San Clemente’s beach, surrounding environment. This sand replenishment project is the USACE and its contractor are staging the equipment that will pump up to the result of years of effort, planning, 250,000 cubic yards of sand to the north and collaboration between my office, USACE, local government partners, and and south of the pier. Once the pumping begins, the sand stakeholders. It has benefited from $9 replenishment project will operate 24 million in federal funding that I secured. hours a day, seven days a week, for about These are your tax dollars at work, and two months. Once completed, we will it exemplifies what is possible when all

Letters to The Editor OUTDOOR DINING ROBERT MASON, San Clemente I completely agree with Sally Werk on her concerns, as parking has become very limited on Avenida Del Mar with outdoor dining. The restaurants and City Council (yes, you councilmembers) do not comprehend the frustration adjacent residential streets and neighborhoods go through when there is limited parking. But the most irksome thing, the Downtown Business Association is promoting their wish to close Avenida Del Mar on San Clemente Times December 7 - December 13, 2023

a weekly basis for some type of festivity. They should live on the adjacent streets, as driveways are blocked and (there is) excessive commercial traffic on residential streets that were not built for this amount of traffic. Should this proposal ever come to the Planning Commission or City Council, they can expect Council Chambers to be overflowing with very angry people from the residential adjacent streets. Get real, DBA and City Council. Editor’s Note: The DBA was given a chance to respond to the author’s comments. Here is its statement: “There are no past or current talks about a weekly festival. The SCDBA shuts down the street three days of the year for the Shamrock Run, the Car Show and Puttin’ on the Glitz. The feedback from the majority of our town and local businesses is that these events bring together our community to support a thriving downtown. We just enjoyed a very successful Glitz this past weekend thanks to the hard work of our volunteer board and enthusiastic local business owners.”

levels of government work together. I’m proud of all the work it’s taken to reach this point, and I’m grateful to the USACE, and our state and local partners, for helping deliver results for San Clemente. We are not done yet. In addition to San Clemente, there is another sand replenishment project underway in North County San Diego, and I look forward to seeing both projects fully completed. And while sand replenishment projects address some symptoms of climate change, we must continue working to address the root causes. Often these days, when I speak with my constituents, I hear about their frustrations with our leaders in Washington. If you were to turn on the news, you’d likely see several stories about partisan infighting and gridlock, and this can rightly lead to the question: What are my representatives doing for me? Since Day 1, my No. 1 priority has been to deliver results that help the residents in our district. With this project, you don’t need to ask what we are doing for you. Just go to the beach and see for yourself. U.S. Representative Mike Levin represents the 49th Congressional District, which includes the South Orange County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. He was reelected for a second term in 2020 and resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife and two children. SC

RESPONSE TO DIVIDEND CONCERNS KARL REITZ, San Clemente In response to my op-ed regarding a carbon dividend, Robert Schollaert raises some important concerns. He rightfully questions the impact of a carbon fee on low-income families. In fact, a Columbia University study shows that for the vast majority of people, the benefits of the dividend will outweigh the higher costs of products. It is only at the top quintile where the costs are more than the benefits. This is because wealthier households tend to be much higher energy consumers (think air travel). Another concern he has is that American industries would be at a disadvantage. Most, if not all, countries that have a carbon price either already have or will institute a carbon border adjustment mechanism (green tariff11). These protect local industries from foreign competition and help local industries compete in countries without a price on carbon. There are several bills already before Congress that would accomplish this.

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GUEST OPINION | City Council Corner by Councilmember Mark Enmeier

Reflections on 2023, Hopes for 2024

s we approach the end of 2023, I thought it would be a good idea to take a moment to reflect on all that our city has achieved this year, as well as the challenges we have overcome. While this list is not comprehensive, I hope that it shows the pride that we can take as a community in our town. In terms of our accomplishments, we should first consider the fact that we have successfully hosted three World Surf League Finals in a row, with a fourth one scheduled for next year. On top of that, our high school continues to bring home state and league championships in all fields of athletics. We also have hosted amazing festivals and celebrations, including our first Dia de los Muertos at Max Berg Plaza Park. In the spring, we saw the expansion of our trolley service to southside El Camino Real. Then, in the summer, we hired more OC deputies, as well as private security, to patrol North Beach and our Beach Trail. In November, the city successfully opened eight new pickleball courts at Steed Park. Monumentally, this winter we will see the culmination of 20 years of work as 250,000

cubic feet of sand will be placed on our beaches. We also had numerous challenges to overcome. Heavy rains last winter caused two landslides resulting in massive damage to apartment complexes, as well as our beloved Casa Romantica. North Beach needed some TLC, as it was becoming a magnet for illicit behavior. We also had several personnel changes as the city hired a new city manager, a new law firm and appointed a new councilmember. Right when things were starting to calm down, the city was threatened with a lawsuit if we did not transition from an at-large voting system to a by-district system. Through all these challenges, there was a common theme between the council, the staff and the community of respectfully working together to address these issues. We may not have agreed on every solution or outcome, but we still listened to one another as we navigated the road ahead. We were able to transcend the vitriol and rancor that is seen in our national politics so that we can make government work on the local level. For me, this is why it is a pleasure

we have been waiting for so long and joy to serve this city. Thank you has finally arrived at a cost of $12 for allowing me the opportunity to million. Thankfully, for this first do so. round, our city needed to pay Looking forward to 2024, there only $2 million, while the federal are still plenty of issues for us government covered the rest. to tackle. First on the list is the Unfortunately, for the next 50 growing encampment just on the years, the city will need to fund outskirts of our city and county half of the cost of subsequent boundaries. I believe that we can CITY COUNCIL rounds. That means we will find a path forward that allows us CORNER BY COUNCILMEMBER need an additional $6 million to both enforce our city ordinances MARK ENMEIER or more every six years. We are while also showing dignity to those not currently budgeted for that who need assistance. expenditure. Next, the city needs more While these issues may seem daunting, workforce housing. Veterans, teachers, nurses, first responders and city employees are none of them are insurmountable. What finding the cost of living here unattainable. makes our city one of the best places to We should be doing all we can to make sure live in the world is more than just our that those who serve our city and residents beaches, lifestyle and weather, but rather the community of camaraderie that has been most are also able to reside here. At the same time, certain state legislation built here over generations. It is in that tradition of finding unity in the is challenging our local autonomy regarding sober living homes. A one-size-fits-all common good that defines the identity of approach to tackling this sensitive issue does our town as we move forward into the new year. not work in our town. Mark Enmeier was elected to the San Finally, we will need to have a difficult conversation about revenue. The sand that Clemente City Council in 2022. SC

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SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.

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HOLIDAY VENDOR MARKET AT LOST WINDS BREWING Noon-4 p.m. Finish your Christmas shopping at Lost Winds Brewing, with a market featuring ceramics, flannels, jewelry and more. Enjoy a glass of beer and a burger from Smalls Smash Burgers while you browse all the vendors. Lost Winds Brewing Company, 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C, San Clemente. 949.361.5922. lostwindsbrewing.com.

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THURSDAY | DEC. 7 LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular Downtown San Clemente restaurant. Rock and roll band Feed The Kitty will perform. BeachFire Bar and Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.366.3232. beachfire.com.

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SUNDAY | DEC. 10 CHANUKAH ON THE PIER 4 p.m. The Chabad of San Clemente presents a lively event that will feature a 10-foot menorah on the San Clemente Municipal Pier, in addition to balloon artists, bubbles, crafts, music and traditional food. RSVP at jewishsc.com. San Clemente Municipal Pier, 622 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.489.0723.

HISTORIC BELL TOLLING: DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 1 p.m. The historic bells at Mission San Juan Capistrano will toll at 1 p.m. in remembrance of the earthquake of 1812 and the 40 victims who perished as a result of the Great Stone Church’s collapse during worship services. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

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SANTA CLAUS VISITS THE DANA POINT HARBOR 3-5 p.m. Santa Claus will visit the harbor on Friday, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15 for visitors to take photos with him in front of the classic Dana Point Harbor VW bus in the Clock Courtyard. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. The Kids of Charlemagne will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.8255. ivalees.com.

BOOK SIGNING AT RE/MAX 5-8 p.m. Dr. Atousa Mahdavi, a holistic health expert will be speaking about her book, Wholly You, at the RE/MAX Office on Del Prado. The event will feature refreshments and a book signing. To RSVP for the event, email ellysa@ellysamarino.com. RE/MAX Office, 24582 Del Prado, Suite G, Dana Point. 714.580.2029. 48TH ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:30 p.m. Join Dana Point Harbor for its 48th annual Boat Parade of Lights taking place Friday, Dec. 8; Saturday, Dec. 9; and Sunday, Dec. 10. This year’s parade theme is “Candyland,” with boaters vying for prizes from best overall theme, most original and more. Locals and visitors alike can look forward to exciting lighting installations along with holiday-themed photo opportunities, visits with Santa and more. To experience the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights: Candy Land on board one of the harbor’s 90-minute holiday cruises, visit danawharf.com/cruises. Dana San Clemente Times December 7 - December 13, 2023

LIVE MUSIC AT H.H. COTTON’S 6:30 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular Downtown San Clemente bar and restaurant. Bruddah Adrian will perform. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

SATURDAY | DEC. 9 DANA POINT NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER DOCENT WALK—WHALE WALK & TALK 9-11 a.m. Visit the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center on the second Saturday of every month during the Gray Whale Migration and learn more about the offshore visitors that can frequently be seen from the Dana Point Headlands. All walks start from the Nature Interpretive Center and are approximately 1½-2 hours long. Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point. 949.248.3527. dpnaturalresources@danapoint.org. SALTY CREW SAMPLE SALE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop men’s, women’s and children’s Salty Crew clothing samples in the Brophy Art Gallery’s parking lot. Enjoy hot dogs and refreshments while supplies last. Brophy Art Gallery and Design Studio, 139 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

SANTA PAWS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your favorite furry friend to the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on Saturday Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10, and have his or her picture taken with Santa. The cost is $15 for a picture, and you’ll receive the photo immediately. Additional photos can be purchased for $10. Start a family tradition with these keepsake photos of your beloved pets. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Photos will be taken in the Clock Courtyard directly in front of El Torito Restaurant. Please park in the main parking lot. Well-behaved dogs/pets welcome. All dogs should be on leashes. Clock Courtyard. 34521 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. petprojectfoundation.org/santa-paws-dpharbor/. VILLAGE ART FAIRE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the San Clemente Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org. AFFORDABLE PET VACCINE CLINIC 3:30-5 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. Pets Plus, 638 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

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SOUTH COAST SINGERS PRESENTS ‘ALL IS BRIGHT’ 4 p.m. South Coast Singers’ 50-plus member choir, accompanied by Musical Director Ray Medina and pianist Brian O’Neill, will perform holiday melodies including “Winter Wonderland” and “We Need a Little Christmas,” as well as multicultural selections such as “Behold The Star,” “His Light In Us,”“Bashana Haba’ah,” and many more. Tickets are free for kids under 10 and $20 for general admission. Geneva Presbyterian Church, 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods. 949.613.7840. southcoastsingers.org.

MONDAY | DEC. 11 COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S 5:30-6:45 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners can participate in this $10 Introduction to Line Dancing lesson with instructor Anne Leslie. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

TUESDAY | DEC. 12 CHANUKAH AT THE OUTLETS 5-6 p.m. Celebrate Chanukah in front of the MetroLux Theatres with an event including a dancing LED 10-foot robot show, glow-in-the-dark sticks, as well as dreidels, latkes, and donuts. To RSVP, go to the website jewishsc.com. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

WEDNESDAY | DEC. 13 BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30. The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more info, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE:

Creating Memories—Music Is Taking Terri Nunn’s Breath Away BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

or Terri Nunn of Berlin, playing Cruel World in Pasadena for the second time was a dream come true. Sharing the stage with bands including Echo & the Bunnymen, Siouxsie, Iggy Pop and Billy Idol, the May 2023 festival near the Rose Bowl brought back memories. “It was out of nowhere and fantastic,” she said. “I felt the same way the year before. The combination of bands for me is my dream come true. I love goth music. There were a lot of goth bands and, of course, new wave bands from the ’80s. It was a once-ina-lifetime event.” She also made new memories with her 18-year-old daughter, Natalie. “My daughter came with me and wanted to meet Billy Idol,” she said. “I have some history with Billy Idol. There was a moment when I was 18 and, at the premiere of my one and only movie that I ever made, he sat down next to me. He looks all Billy Idol-ish. He says, ‘I’m in a band called Generation X.’ I said, ‘Wow, that would be so cool to make music all the time.’ His response? ‘Well, Terri, maybe you want to try that, because that movie is (crap).’” Nunn admits she laughed and thought the exchange was “hilarious.” “It wasn’t a great movie,” she adds, still laughing about the film Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold. “After the (Cruel World) show, I brought my daughter over, and we connected. I said, ‘My daughter would love to get a picture

AT THE MOVIES:

‘May December’ BY MEGAN BIANCO

n Todd Haynes’ new film out on Netflix, May December, we have a satire clearly inspired by the real 1997 case of 35-yearold schoolteacher Mary Kay Letourneau, who was exposed and arrested for taking advantage of her 13-year-old student Vili Fualaau. What shocked the world was not only the age difference, but the fact that the pair stayed together to get married and raise a family. It’s tricky when someone who is clearly a victim from a public perspective doesn’t want to be labeled a victim. The film also works as a commentary on how self-important Hollywood comes across when it produces biopics and historical dramas about serious incidents. With May December, Natalie Portman plays Elizabeth Berry, a TV actress traveling to Savannah, Georgia to do research for a character in an indie drama based on a real scandal. The subjects are local spouses, 59-year-old San Clemente Times December 7 - December 13, 2023

with you.’ She did, and she started to cry. She thanked him for taking a picture with her. I said to him, ‘Dude, she’s 18. You still got it.’” Berlin will return to the stage at The Coach House at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. “The Coach House is in Berlin’s birthplace, Orange County,” Nunn said. “Those fans are like nowhere else; so supportive, it feels like coming home. I also love supporting Gary, owner of The Coach House, because he supported us when we needed it. It’s a great place to hear music.” The show is on the heels of spending the summer with Boy George & Culture Club and Howard Jones. “Honestly, it was spectacular,” Nunn said. “Everyone in ours and Culture Club’s camps got along and helped each other out. It’s a traveling circus, really. That kind of camaraderie doesn’t always happen. The venues were huge and beautiful—some we hadn’t played before. During the Australian leg, I tore my hamstring in two places working out in my hotel room. I wasn’t about to go home, though. The audiences were very kind about it and enthusiastic.” The Berlin shows feature fellow original members bassist John Crawford and keyboard player David Diamond. Last year, Berlin celebrated 45 years in music, scoring hits like “Take My Breath Away,”“The Metro” and “No More Words.” “It’s still exciting for me that the original three of us who started the band are in the band again,” she said.“When I picked up the mantle again in the late ’90s, John wasn’t in

Gracie (Julianne Moore) and 36-year-old Joe Yoo (Charles Melton), with Elizabeth cast as the former. Though the couple is apprehensive at first, they invite the star over for an extended visit while their twins, Mary (Elizabeth Yu) and Charlie (Gabriel Chung), are graduating from high school. For the next week, Elizabeth gets her share of details and secrets that shock and fascinate her. Rather than frame the movie as a typical drama, Haynes and screenwriter Samy Burch choose the dark comedy route, most evident with Marcelo Zarvos’ score. The constant piano channels the usual cues and transitions associated with an era when exploitative gossip/drama was normal in tabloids and daytime TV. Because the subject of May December is sensitive, none of the campy moments or comic relief are directed at Melton’s character, but rather at how ridiculous all the other, much older adults are in his life. Portman’s Elizabeth is naturally disturbed by the backstory of the much older woman/ younger man relationship she’s witnessing, but also unashamedly using it more for her performance than any actual justice. The scenes in which she interviews Gra-

music anymore. He had a different life.” Instead, Crawford, who was married with three children at the time, was taking science programs into schools. Nunn didn’t expect to ever perform with him again. “Then, Richard Blade produced Bands Reunited,” she said about the legendary DJ. “It was the first time I had seen John in seven years. We reconnected, and when he was getting a divorce, he called me because I had been through divorce. It was hard, a whole family thing. He rejoined the band, and David Diamond was playing with us. Now they’re both in the band. “It’s really a reunion, in a way, for me. It’s like it’s full circle. How much longer we’re going to do this, I’m not sure, but we’re ending it together, too.” There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight, however. Berlin picked up steam once again with the release of Top Gun: Maverick. It recalled “Take My Breath Away,” which played a pivotal role in the original film. Before Top Gun: Maverick, Berlin had 3 million listeners on Spotify. “It jumped to over 6 million in a month,” she said with a laugh. “They did put the music of my song in there over the last scene, when they’re rah-rahing that they won. It was really beautiful. It segued into Lady Gaga’s song at the very end.” She’s touched that she is cited as an influence by the likes of Lady Gaga, Shirley Manson, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus. “I’m appreciative, my God,” she said. “I know how much I appreciated the women

who came before me. By what they did, it gave me a future. It made me see what was possible. “You could have a life like that. You could make music and be a positive force in the world.” She counts among her idols Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Carly Simon. “Ann Wilson and I did a podcast, a show where she and I were the panel,” she said. “It was a dream come true for me, to be there with her. I was 15 and Dreamboat Annie came out—oh, my God. That was life-changing for me. Carly Simon, what a strong woman she is. She was a songwriter, and she was sexy—everything I wanted to be. We need those examples out there.” Nunn is flattered that she gets to share her love of music with Natalie, whom she says isn’t too fond of Berlin. “I took her to see Billie Eilish,” she said. “When I was a kid, we didn’t do that with our parents. Nowadays, I like a lot of the bands she’s listening to and a lot of the bands that I’m playing with. “The music these days isn’t that different. Electronic music is here to stay.”

SHOW DETAILS:

WHAT: Berlin WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 WHERE: The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, Suite C, San Juan Capistrano COST: Tickets start at $33 INFO: thecoachhouse.com

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cie, Joe, their family and their friends look like an investigative journalist crafting an exposé, when it’s actually just inspiration for a flashy movie role. Moore begins May December as the ordinary, everyday mom/housewife to the viewer before unraveling into a truly pathetic and despicable person by the end. The most sympathetic, naturally, is Melton as Joe, who tragically realizes during Elizabeth’s visit that he doesn’t really have anyone on

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his side besides his kids. He is now forced to come to terms that his marriage and adult life decisions weren’t entirely consensual. May December treads the line of commentary and irony, so it doesn’t necessarily offer a solution for Joe or this kind of incident in general. Life goes on, as it usually does in real life. If you’re comfortable with the subversive tone and dark humor of the acting and Haynes’ direction, May December could be worth a watch for you. sanclementetimes.com

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

A Senior Woman Asks: ‘What Dating Sites Do You Recommend?’

mitted mate, I will comment on ean “The Bean” of Laguna that as well: Niguel emailed, “Can you rec“Jean, in early March this year, ommend a good dating app I was sitting at home on another for seniors (I’m 70 now)? lonely Saturday night. It had been “I have tried ourtime.com, only four months since my partner but I didn’t find it user-friendly, Greta’s passing, after 25 years of and eHarmony never gave me a match after six months. ON LIFE AND LOVE being a couple. I knew I could nevAFTER 50 BY er replace Greta, but hoped for a “Good luck with your pursuit of TOM BLAKE woman friend with whom I could a compatible companion, which share a new beginning. can make life so much more won“And even though I know a lot of people derful!” I’ve known Jean “The Bean” for a year. in South Orange County (having owned a She’s a very special person—a down-to- deli in Dana Point for 26 years, and havearth, ethical, and caring woman. I recently ing been a columnist for 29 years), I felt I saw her on Nov. 7 at a speech I made at the wasn’t being assertive enough in seeking a potential mate. Dana West Yacht Club in Dana Point. “I decided to try online dating, to cast If any readers would like to reach out to Jean “The Bean,” email me, and I will for- my net wider, to reach out to more people. I tried three sites. The first two were ward your email to her. Here was my reply to Jean regarding on- match.com and POF (Plenty of Fish). I line dating websites for seniors. And since dumped POF immediately, feeling that I Jean mentioned my quest to find a com- wasn’t reaching the right type of person for

which I was looking. “However, match.com seemed pretty good. I had a few dates there. And a friend suggested I add Zoosk to the mix of sites I was using. I had never heard of Zoosk, but I gave that site a try. “On the sites, I limited my search radius to 30 miles or so, not wanting to travel to Los Angeles or San Diego to find somebody. “The best of the three sites I joined was Zoosk. It had more available women within my geographical area. I met several nice women on Zoosk, including Debbie from Mission Viejo, who lives 10 miles from my home. Our first date was May 19. “When our dating site subscriptions expired, we did not renew them. “One thing that brought us closer together was COVID-19. Debbie went to Las Vegas to house-sit and puppy-sit for a friend. While there, she visited a few casinos. Debbie caught COVID and was housebound for more than two weeks. I volunteered and

insisted that I help her with grocery shopping and prescription pick-up. “I would leave those items on her front porch bench. She would come outside. We were both masked. And we chatted for a couple of minutes from 8 feet apart. “That experience made us both realize how wonderful and comforting having a mate who cares about us is. So, we’ll see what happens from here. “So, Jean ‘The Bean,’ that’s the update. Yes, I met someone online, on Zoosk. “I will keep my eyes and ears open for you, as I feel you are a special person. It’s not easy. The ratio of single women to single men in your age range is near 5-to-1. Tough odds. I hope my information helps you.” Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC

Marblehead Elementary Hosts 1st Small Business Marketplace PHOTOS AND TEXT BY C. JAYDEN SMITH Vendors and families from the Marblehead Elementary School community connected on Friday night, Dec. 1, during the school’s first Ohana Winter Market.

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Salem is a 1½-year-old gentle soul who wants nothing more than a quiet spot to rest his head. Mild-mannered and oh, so sweet, Salem would likely be an ideal lap cat. Though he wouldn’t mind spending most of his day snoozing, Salem also has a fun and playful side and loves to chase his toys. He would thrive in a quiet home where he can be the center of attention. If you are interested in adopting Salem, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment. SC

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2023-01349996-CU-PT-CJC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JOHN GEORGE LOSAK III filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name JOHN GEORGE LOSAK III Proposed Name JAY LOSAK THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 12/27/2023 Time: 8:30 am Dept: D100 The address of the court is: Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Other: REMOTE HEARING (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 11/7/2023 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23 FL001051 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Daniel Park and Joy Park on behalf of Haram Park, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name HARAM PARK Proposed Name SHINE PARK THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 02/01/2024 Time: 8:30 am Dept: L74 The address of the court is: Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868-3205. Other: REMOTE (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe-

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tition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 11/06/2023 JUDGE JULIE A. PALAFOX, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids. OFFICIAL BID - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project Bid #: 23404 Bid Opening Date: January 18th, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON DECEMBER 21, 2023 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: Public Hearing Project (PHP) 23-417, Smart Fit Method, 223 Ave Del Mar Unit C A request for a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) 23-418 to allow the Smart Fit Method, a health and fitness-oriented business with group instruction, to occupy an existing 1,375 square foot tenant space within the Pedestrian Overlay. Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) due to negligible or no expansion of the proposed use.

2. Project Scope of Work. The work to be performed, in general, consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications, and contract documents for the paintwork related to the rehabilitation of Reservoir No. 4 in the City of San Clemente. This work includes full containment of the tank during all paint removal activities, the preparation and application of primer, intermediate and finished coating of tank surfaces. 3. Contract Time: The work must be completed within [forty-five (45)] working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed. 4. License and Registration Requirements. 4.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): SSPC QP2 . Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

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

4.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room, 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 requests. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.

4.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE Section 00100 Notice Inviting Bids Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project No. 23404 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating, Project No. 23404 Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 , on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then

5. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued. 6. Bid Proposal and Security.

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6.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. 6.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be

accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project Bid #: 23404 Bid Opening Date: January 18th, 2024 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder. 7. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 7.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 7.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 7.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid. 8. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

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9. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. 10. Pre-Bid Meeting. A pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions. The pre-bid meeting will be held on January 8 th , 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at 910 Calle Negocio. 11. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. (Not Used) 12. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal. 13. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system. THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated December 7th, 2024. City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE Section 00100 Notice Inviting Bids MONTALVO

AND RIVIERA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES COATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT PROJECT NO. 23802

1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: MONTALVO AND RIVIERA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES COATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 23802 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 , on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids.

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3. Project Scope of Work. T he project includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, methods and processes, tools, implements and machinery which are necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. The work to be performed, consists, in general, of clearing and grubbing as necessary to complete the work, and removing the existing bridge coating, sandblasting, surface preparation, and painting of the Montalvo and Riviera Pedestrian Bridges located at 200-ft west of the intersection of Avenida Montalvo and Avenida Lobeiro, and is in close proximity and parallel to OCTA Metrolink railroad bridge.

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 within 24 hours of the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows:

4. Contract Time. The work must be completed within sixty (60) working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed. 5. License and Registration Requirements. 5.1. State License . Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”, Class “B”, or Class “C33”. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as nonresponsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder. 5.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”, Class “B”, or Class “C33”. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as nonresponsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN MONTALVO AND RIVIERA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES COATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT Project No. 23802 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder. 8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

7. Bid Proposal and Security. 7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 00410), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab.

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid. 9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this proj-

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ect, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification. 10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. 11. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the job site on December 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions. 12. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal. 13. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Belgin Cuhadaroglu at cuhadaroglub@san-clemente. org no later than December 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated November 30, 2023 . City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Inviting Bids FY 2024 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM Project No. 24303 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: FY 2024 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM, Project No. 24303 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024 , on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. 3. Project Scope of Work. Project includes asphalt pavement work, striping, and other tasks as described in the specifications.

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4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 20 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed. 5. License and Registration Requirements. 5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” . Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as nonresponsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder. 5.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. 5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license. 6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued. 7. Bid Proposal and Security. 7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab. 7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do

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business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: FY 2024 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM Project Bid #: 24303 Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, January 11, 2024 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder. 8. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid. 9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification. 10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil

Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. 11. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the library parking lot (242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672) on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10 a.m . 12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions. 13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal. 14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system. THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated November 30, 2023. City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JONAS CARLSWARD, an individual; and DOES 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF : (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CAPISTRANO ENTERPRISES I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money,

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and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website ( www.lawhelpcalifornia.org, the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, ( www.sucorte.ca.gov o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-20 23 - 01319889- C L - BC -CJC Judge Corey S. Cramin The name and address of the court is : ( El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Lane Nussbaum 265200 Nussbaum APC 27489 Agoura Rd., Suite 102 (818) 600-1919 Agoura Hills , CA 91301 DATE: (Fecha) 04/17/2023 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) J. Valencia, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times November 30 , December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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2023 SAN CLEMENTE WINTER SPORTS SHOWCASE BY ZACH CAVANAGH

he high school winter sports season has the fewest number of sports on the CIF-SS calendar, but it might hold the most potential for San Clemente High School squads. There are returning league champions for girls soccer and water polo and a returning CIF-SS champion for boys soccer. There is even a returning CIF-SS Masters champion and state competitor in girls wrestler Berlyn Davis. With opportunities for repeated glory and other chances to return to postseason play, we take a look at some of the winter sports teams at San Clemente High School:

Boys Basketball

Last season was a struggle for the San Clemente boys basketball team. The Tritons fielded five sophomores in the first year under head coach Landon Pluimer after a long and successful tenure under previous coach Marc Popovich. The inexperience showed, as San Clemente put together a 6-22 overall record and went winless in league play. However, a full offseason of work, and the Tritons are seemingly back on track with a bigger, more experienced lineup. San Clemente has already surpassed its win total from a year ago with a 7-3 mark, and the Tritons are ranked No. 4 in CIF-SS Division 3A. San Clemente has three players scoring in double figures to lead their early efforts. Junior Porter Hansen is the leading scorer with 16.5 points per game and a 28% 3-point shooting percentage on a team-high 71 attempts. Junior Christian Fernandez is next on the scoring chart at 13.4 points per game and a 38% 3-point percentage on 34 attempts. Senior Will Whidden has been a force with his 6-foot-6 frame down low. Whidden is scoring 11.8 points per game with a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game. San Clemente has a string of pre-holiday break home games, including games next Wednesday, Dec. 13, against Laguna Beach and next Friday, Dec. 15, against Dana Hills. San Clemente opens league play at San Juan Hills on Jan. 10.

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championship-caliber. The Tritons split a pair of highly competitive games against league champion San Juan Hills, and San Clemente advanced to the CIF-SS Division 2AA quarterfinals on a dramatic buzzer-beater by Zona Miller. However, the Tritons were ultimately stopped short of a league championship and a CIF-SS championship. Now, the Tritons’ key players from last year are more experienced, and San Clemente welcomes in talented youth, as it shoots for that return to championship form. Zona Miller returns as a senior leader for the Tritons, who will be able to lean on other skilled players as she splits time between the basketball court and soccer pitch for San Clemente. Also returning on the scoring front are senior Claire Pham and sophomore Ellie Anderson. Where San Clemente has received an early infusion is from its newcomers in freshmen Kiley Husbands and Izzy Sims. Both bring a needed height dynamic to the Tritons at 5-foot-11 for Husbands and 6-foot for Sims. San Clemente opened the season 5-0 with a tournament win at the Portola-Villa Park Kickoff Classic, but the Tritons have since lost five in a row with a tough showing at a tournament in Hawaii. San Clemente has earned a No. 6 ranking in the first CIF-SS Division 2AA poll. The Tritons play in the Troy Classic this week and return home to host Corona del Mar on Tuesday, Dec. 12. San Clemente will also host Downey on Dec. 22 before its holiday break. San Clemente begins South Coast League play at Aliso Niguel on Jan. 9.

Boys Soccer

The grand tradition of the San Clemente boys soccer program received some new hardware last season, as the Tritons won the CIF-SS Division 2 championship–the program’s fourth CIF-SS title. San Clemente was a defensively dominant group with three shutouts and just one goal allowed in the CIF-SS playoffs and 11 shutouts over the course of the season. San Clemente went unbeaten in 14 straight games before falling in the CIF SoCal Regional Final. Going into this season, the Tritons bring 13 seniors back from that championship group looking to lead the program right back to the top of the

San Clemente boys basketball has already surpassed its win total from last season, as the Tritons look to return to the CIF-SS playoffs in the second season under head coach Landon Pluimer. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

mountain. Among those returners are reigning CIF-SS Division 2 player of the year Jake Poole and All-CIF-SS defender Finn Linas. Linas and senior returner Beckham Beauchemin both scored in the CIF-SS title game for San Clemente. San Clemente has opened this season with two consecutive home draws, a scoreless contest against El Dorado and a 1-1 tie with Santa Ana. The Tritons’ next home game is on Dec. 15 against Palos Verdes, and San Clemente will compete in the SoCal Classic in Oceanside over the holiday break. San Clemente returns to the pitch for league play at home on Jan. 10 against Aliso Niguel. The Tritons’ first three league games are at home, including games against Capistrano Valley on Jan. 12 and Mission Viejo on Jan. 17.

Girls Soccer

It was a battle to the South Coast League championship last season for the San Clemente girls soccer team,which finished second in wins but first in points. The Tritons played in several low-scoring draws and one-goal wins early in league before taking con-

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trol late to secure the title. While a couple impact seniors move on, the Tritons have plenty of experienced returners to step up into larger roles, including senior Zona Miller, senior ’keeper Addison Robertson, juniors Charlotte and Sophia Yesulsky, junior Camille Brophy and junior Makena Wood among others. San Clemente also has a new head coach, as Jennie Mann steps in after a second successful stint by Stacey Finnerty. San Clemente is ranked No. 5 in the first CIF-SS Division 1 poll and is on the first-ever CIF-SS Open Division watch list. The Tritons finally opened their season on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Butch Lee Tournament, but results were not available at press time. San Clemente will play its first home game on Tuesday, Dec.12, against Los Osos. San Clemente will compete in the vaunted Excalibur Tournament over the holiday break, and the Tritons open league play on the other side of the break. San Clemente opens the South Coast League with a pair of important home matches against Aliso Niguel on Jan. 11 and San Juan Hills on Jan. 16. SC sanclementetimes.com

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t first glance, surfing has nothing to do with the current war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. But surfing and the ocean bring hope, relief and sanctuary, and during the recent seven-day ceasefire, the first winter swell of the season in the Mediterranean Sea brought waves to Tel Aviv and surrounding beaches. Israeli surfers were given a brief respite from the violence. “Finally, we got some winter energy,” explained Arthur Rashkovan, who helped architect the Surfing 4 Peace movement with the late Doc Paskowitz in the early 2000s. An incredible ambassador for the Israeli surfing community, he also hosted the Gudauskas brothers when they visited the area in 2015. “Exactly during the ceasefire, we had a day which really resembled DBah in Australia on a good day—nonstop barrel fest,” Rashkovan continued, referring to Duranbah Beach. In recent correspondence with Rashkovan, he has also described how the friend of one surfer was just released in the hostage exchange after being beaten by a mob and held in a tunnel for 50 days. He further described that children being held hostage have been forced to watch atrocities at gunpoint. The inhumanity is heartbreaking and inconceivable. And that’s where something as insignificant as surfing has profound power. While there’s no end in sight to the war, there’s solace in the sea, and if even

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EDEN WALLA BY JAKE HOWARD

Back-to-back Grom of the Week profiles isn’t something we normally do here. But last week we shared that Eden Walla was off to Brazil with the U.S. Junior National Surf Team to compete in the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. We’re happy to report that Eden is coming home with her head held high San Clemente Times December 7 - December 13, 2023

just for a few hours, a new swell can be enough to summon the strength to carry on. “The energy gave me, personally, a true boost. The air and feeling good, it’s been awhile since we’ve had that,” Rashkovan said. In a world that may be a little short on empathy, think about it for a minute. When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in 2020, beaches in our little Orange County bubble were closed for a couple months. It didn’t make a lot of sense at the time, and in hindsight, it really doesn’t make any sense, but that feeling of having the beach and open space of the ocean taken away caused people to do some strange things. There were the Dana Point boys who tried to boat into Trestles, only to lose their craft when the first set wave rolled through. Protests were organized. People were properly angered. Now, imagine being caught in the crossfire of a fatwa when all you’re trying to do is live your life, raise your family and catch a few waves every now and again. Then, with a brief break in the fighting, a head-high swell rolls into your local beachbreak, and for a brief window, you have the chance to paddle out, catch a few waves, see your friends and breathe some fresh air. I can only imagine how good that fleeting moment must have felt for those surfers. In the face of life and death, surfing really can be a salvation.

and silver and bronze medals around her neck. Taking the bronze medal for her performance in the Girls Under 16 Division, she was one of only three American surfers to win an individual medal. With Championship Tour veteran Courtney Conlogue helping with the coaching duties, Floridian Lanea Mons finished just ahead of Eden in the Under 16 division to take the silver, with Aussie phenom Sierra Kerr taking the gold. In the Girls Under 18 division, Half Moon Bay’s Zoe Chait took the

Israeli surfer Gil Keren parks it at a spot called Dromi in Herzliya, about a 20-minute drive north from Tel Aviv. Photo: Courtesy of Amit Schestowitz

The human tragedy in Israel and Palestine is unfathomable, and certainly surfing has nothing to do with the gravity of the situation, but without hope, we have nothing. For surfers stuck in the middle of this mess, the ocean and the next swell embody this hope. In a world of dark clouds, it may be the only sunshine they get to enjoy. People like to say, “Keep politics out of surfing.” But this isn’t about politics, or religion, or who’s right and who’s wrong; it’s about just trying to get by, trying to live a life with some meaning and purpose, and for a lot of people around the world, surfing is just that meaning and purpose. Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for several publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation.

copper medal. When the spray finally settled, Brazil ultimately took its first team gold medal in 20 years. The group effort was enough to give the young Americans the team silver medal. Rounding out the podium were Japan with the bronze medal and Australia with the copper. Congratulations to all the surfers who put their heart and soul into representing their countries. If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.SC

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Water Temperature: 61-62 Degrees F Water Visibility: San Clemente: 6-10’ Catalina: 15-25’ Thursday: Primary NW swell rolls in, along with a little S pulse, for waves mainly running waist to shoulder high, (3-4’+), while top breaks hit head high, (5’). Light offshore winds in the early morning, turn to a light+ afternoon sea breeze. Outlook: Fading but still fun swell mix keeps good spots in waist to shoulder high surf, (34’+), Friday morning, then waves slowly ease during the day. The trend towards smaller surf continues over the weekend, with Sunday’s waves mainly in the knee to waist high range, (2-3’). Light offshore winds early Friday morning will pick up to moderate westerlies in the afternoon. Light/variable winds in the mornings on Saturday and Sunday, are followed by light+ onshores in the afternoons.

Eden Walla. Photo: Courtesy of Sean Evans/ISA

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