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Council Approves Letter of Support for South Coast Water’s Desalination Plant

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

As the South Coast Water District pre pares to present its proposed desalination plant to the California Coastal Commis sion next week, the San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night, Oct. 4, to publicly back the project.

The council will send a pre-written letter of support to the Coastal Commission, which will consider on Oct. 13 whether to approve SCWD’s application to construct the proposed Doheny Ocean Desalination Plant.

The project looks to build a facility that would produce five million gallons of water per day (MGD) by drawing ocean water through the ocean floor at Doheny Beach.

Rick Shintaku, SCWD general manager, spoke during the agenda item to cam paign for the council’s support. He asserted that the letter wouldn’t indicate an official partnership, but that it was common for nearby entities to back “local resource projects” that could help the region.

The cities of Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, the Mesa Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County have all provided support, Shintaku said.

Mayor Gene James was the only active participant during the council comments portion, as there was no lengthy discussion on the item.

James clarified with Shintaku that the process of drawing water would be fully submerged underwater, and asked whether the SCWD official was confident the CCC would approve the district’s application.

Shintaku said the project’s location at Doheny State Beach and the brine

discharge that would go into a waste stream running through SCWD’s property, thus minimizing extra construction, were both positives.

“That allows us to check those two boxes, and being a nonprofit municipal utility, I think that also sets us in a differ ent light from other projects like that,” he said. “In terms of our confidence, we have to check all the right boxes in this pro cess. So, it’s certainly not an easy process.”

James also expressed concern over whether the facility would be big enough to make a difference for the area, to which Shintaku mentioned SCWD’s two-phase plan for the project. The initial 5 MGD plant wouldn’t require constructing additional electrical infrastructure, and the water district’s governing board found through review that adding an extra 15 MGD of capacity was plausible.

“In essence, you could eventually build a 20-million-gallon-per-day facility, and now that’s not small potatoes at that point,” Shintaku said. “That’s something a regional agency might be interested in or a larger (Joint Powers Authority).”

Dana Point residents and others within the district’s footprint would receive 40%, or 2 MGD, of the water produced, and SCWD has contacted other entities such as San Clemente to distribute the remaining production.

Although the Doheny Desalination Project has been in the works for more than 15 years, the movement for alternative water sources to South Orange County has gained steam lately.

With Dana Point, San Clemente, and surrounding municipalities relying on

imported water to provide 90% of its supply, emerging environmental concerns such as unstable fault lines and the drying Colorado River have forced SCWD into action.

Councilmember Steven Knoblock, who is campaigning for reelection, wrote in a Letter to the Editor this past April that the facility would be the most logical and practical solution to bringing in clean water.

He’s also stated publicly during his reelection bid that a main priority of his is establishing a desalination plant that would benefit San Clemente.

On April 19, the council authorized a letter of interest to initiate a cost analysis, and city staff is still coordinating with SCWD regarding such a study, according to the city’s agenda report for Tuesday’s meeting.

The upcoming letter of support comes as the water district seeks permits from regional and statewide authorities, such as the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. The district is looking to obtain all permits by the end of 2022.

According to the proposed letter, the project will “enhance water reliability for the region,” and SCWD has diligently collaborated with stakeholders and

secured more than $32 million in state and federal funding to move the initiative forward.

“The serious implications of drought restrictions on our local communities, especially when combined with the region’s overwhelming reliance on imported water, justifiably inspire SCWD and its neighboring agencies to be innovative in their ongoing mission to achieve a diverse and reliable portfolio of water projects and management strategies,” the letter states.

It also mentioned support of the project’s compliance with the California Ocean Plan and protection of the marine environment, and that the project has “the potential to be a local and regional asset.”

In May, the CCC denied permits for the proposed Brookfield-Poseidon Desalination Plant in Huntington Beach that listed plans to produce 50 MGD.

The commission next week will also review 13 special conditions that will force SCWD to submit various plans that will address marine resource impacts, spill prevention, and stability in the face of natural disasters, among other topics, if the project is constructed.

Council Candidates Address Plans to Work with Business Community

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Candidates vying for one of three available City Council seats this November revealed during a Sept. 29 forum how they would help businesses and promote tourism in San Clemente, while continuing go over the goals they hope to accomplish while in office.

Community members packed the VIP room of the Outlets at San Clemente to hear the council hopefuls share their

opinions on a host of subjects during the second forum of the election season, which was organized by the Chamber of Commerce’s Business for a Better San Clemente Committee.

The Chamber’s political action com mittee (PAC) hosted the forum as part of its search for candidates to endorse in the election, which will be decided on Nov. 8.

Aaron Washington, Victor Cabral, Donna Vidrine, Thor Johnson, Shane Hirschman,

incumbent Councilmember Steven Knoblock, Martina McBurney-Wheeler, Mark Enmeier, and Zhen Wu were present. Dennis Kamp was absent from the forum because of a family obligation.

Chanel Fetty, another candidate in the election, was not present. Ashley Williams, whose name will still appear on the ballot, confirmed to San Clemente Times last week that she has withdrawn from the race.

During the forum, candidates were asked several questions, such as why they would be the best to work alongside the local business community; what their core values are; how they would balance their

council work with their personal life; and what major accomplishment they would like to achieve if elected to the dais.

Responding to working with the local businesses, the candidates—some of whom noted that they have owned or operated small businesses, themselves— said they recognized the importance of free enterprise and keeping businesses running in town.

McBurney-Wheeler, a campus supervisor at San Clemente High, highlighted the private sector’s importance in San Clemente by pointing to the sales-tax

The San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night, Oct. 4, to send a letter supporting South Coast Water District’s proposed Doheny Ocean Desalination Plant. Photo: Courtesy of South Coast Water District

Mayor, Dozen Others Jump for PierPride

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

Mayor Gene James joined a dozen individuals by taking a jump off the San Clemente Pier on Sunday morning, Oct. 2, as part of an annual fundraiser that the PierPride Foundation holds on the first weekend of October to kick off PierPride month.

This year’s jump helped PierPride raise about $8,000 to $10,000—all of which will go toward the ongoing preservation and enhancement of the historical structure—according to the local nonprofit.

“It was our largest group of jumpers in the history of PierPride,” PierPride President Don Brown said of this year’s participants, who paid $1,000 for a single person to jump or $1,500 for a pair. He added that he credits “this large group to the efforts of (Past President) Eileen Kawas, who led the charge on this project this year.”

Brown also noted that the grandsons of the late Kenny Nielsen were among the group of jumpers, along with James, a “famous repeat jumper.”

James joked on Sunday, just before jump

ing into the water, that it was his wife who had “insisted” that he do it again.

“I don’t want to do this, but my wife insisted,” James said to a cheering crowd. “She was on the phone with USAA— something about life insurance.”

Prior to the jump, Ian Burton of the

city’s Marine Safety office led a safety course with the jumpers to ensure that they know how to jump safely. According to Brown, PierPride is the only organization besides the San Clemente junior lifeguards that is “legally allowed to jump off the pier.”

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Zoning Administration

3-5 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

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.

TUESDAY, OCT. 11 Human Affairs Committee

3:30-5:30 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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revenue the city receives, which constitutes 17% of General Fund Revenue in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

The candidates agreed that the city needed to keep constant communication with its businesses, as the sector could play a significant role in determining what’s best for the city.

Washington, a deputy program manager who previously campaigned for local office in 2020, suggested lowering rents when nec essary to keep stores in town. Hirschman, a content creation manager, said he favored adding businesses with cultural value, while Cabral, an attorney and businessman, emphasized ensuring safety for businesses and visitors downtown.

The candidates were also asked to weigh in with their vision for travel and tourism in San Clemente, and to provide their opinion on what percentage, if any, of the city’s revenue collected from the Transient Occupancy Tax should be allocated to promoting the town’s tourism industry.

McBurney-Wheeler said the city needed to first ensure public safety, adequate and safe lodging options, and sand replenishment efforts to retain beaches, which would lead to people feeling encouraged to spend time in town.

Wu, a former planning commissioner who also ran for council in 2020, claimed that only a small percentage of the city’s total revenue comes from tourism, and said there is room to grow revenue-wise without compromising the city’s character.

“We should be able to work with the Chamber of Commerce and tourism indus try to run a campaign, possibly nationally, to promote tourism in San Clemente,” Wu said.“But the industry has to be willing to come up and be a part of the program.”

According to the FY 2023 budget, the city projects TOT revenue—including taxes from vacation rentals—to amount to just north of $3 million. The city’s General Fund revenue this fiscal year is anticipated to reach nearly $76.6 million.

Enmeier, a San Clemente High history teacher, circled back to investing in the city’s infrastructure and beaches, using the adage “if we build it, they will come” to say visitors will want to come to a beautiful and functional town.

Cabral was concerned with public safety and using available land for both down town workers and visitors to find parking.

Johnson, another 2020 council candidate and local entrepreneur, said he would not support converting motels into home less shelters, and that he would want to promote connecting residents to local busi nesses through year-round trolley services.

Asked what their opinion was on the city’s “regulatory process,” such as sign restrictions, parking requirements, hours of operation limits and noise limits being “too tough on business,” and whether they had any recommendations, the candidates supported allowing more signage that would be informative to potential customers and they favored cutting bureaucratic red tape.

Knoblock, the incumbent who won his seat in a Special Election in 2020, said the city has been unfriendly to local businesses instead of being helpful.

Hirschman and Johnson also favored adding storefronts and events that would benefit the city but also balancing that notion with preserving environmental and historical standards.

In response to the question on their core values, Wu, a first-generation immigrant, described himself as a fiscally conservative family man who cares deeply for education and values diversity.

Vidrine, a nurse and business owner who ran in the Special Election against Knoblock and Wu, said those close to her would describe her as ethical, caring and intelligent.

Family and faith were Cabral’s core values, but his favored principles included financial accountability, free market commerce, limited government, and educational opportunity.

Enmeier said his values included integrity and humility, and Johnson added that his family and friends would say he is a civil servant and a person who inspires others to live life to the fullest.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The candidates responded to several more questions from the Chamber. Head to sanclementetimes.com to read their responses in the extended version of this story. And to watch the full livestream of last week’s forum, visit the San Clemente Times’ Facebook page.

6-9 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 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) will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at The Noble Path Foundation. To participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. Noble Path Foundation, 420 N El Camino Real.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 Design Review Subcommittee

3-5 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Human Trafficking Town Hall

7-9 p.m. The City of San Clemente and the i5 Freedom Network will host a panel of guests including survivors of human trafficking, along with officials from the Capistrano Unified School District, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and others to speak. Attendees are asked to be at least 16 years old. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. san-clemente.org.

A dozen people, in addition to Mayor Gene James (pictured here), participate in PierPride Foundation’s annual Pier Jump on Sunday morning, Oct. 2. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

OCTA Authorizes Emergency Track

Stabilization After Train Service

Suspension in South Orange County

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Train stops in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente were devoid of people waiting to board on Monday, Oct. 3—a marked shift from the usual sight of travelers around the South Orange Coun ty stations.

That absence followed the decision by Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner late last week to halt train services between South Orange County and Oceanside until further notice because of movement on the track.

In a special meeting on Monday, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors issued an emergency need for railroad track stabilization in southern San Clemente, paving the way to begin a $12 million construction project.

“The Board vote clears the way for CEO Darrell E. Johnson and OCTA staff to take the quick and necessary actions needed to secure a contractor and move forward with work to stabilize the gradu ally sliding hillside next to the rail line, which would allow for safely restoring passenger service through the area,” an OCTA news release said.

The track work, which is still being finalized, will involve driving large metal anchors into about 700 feet of the slope adjacent to the railroad track to prevent it from pushing the track further toward the coast.

Ground anchors are typically effective in preventing soil movement by installing the steel cables diagonally into the bedrock beneath the slope, OCTA said. “A timeline for completing the work is still being determined, but clearing vegeta tion and staging for the emergency work is anticipated to begin this week, with installation of ground anchors beginning as soon as possible,” OCTA continued.

Caltrans also declared the situation a state transportation emergency, and the California Transportation Commission held a special meeting that resulted in the CTC allocating $6 million from the State Transportation Improvement Program for the track stabilization, according to OCTA.

“Our first priority, of course, is the safety and well-being of all rail passengers and crew members who travel through this area,” said Mark A. Murphy, OCTA chair person and mayor of Orange.“This quick

action by our board and the state will allow us to move forward with a more effective interim solution to prevent the tracks from moving and to safely restore rail service through this vital corridor.”

Metrolink’s service suspension between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and the Oceanside station began on Sept. 30 because of continued movement of the rail line in south San Clemente, just below the Cyprus Shore community, where strong waves routinely crash at the bottom of the bluff.

Metrolink spokesperson Scott Johnson said the agency will continue to “monitor the area and, if needed, will take additional steps to protect the rail infrastructure.”

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services are suspended between the Irvine station and the Oceanside station, with no stops in San Juan Capistrano or at the San Clemente Pier. Bus connections will be provided between Irvine and Oceanside.

The stabilization work will likely take 30 to 45 days to complete, at which time passenger rail service will be allowed to resume. Until the emergency work on the slope begins, additional riprap (rocks and boulders) is being placed with the goal of further securing the existing revetment.

“OCTA continues to work with state and federal officials to secure all necessary funding to pay for the emergency construction, estimated at $12 million overall,” the agency said.

The agency also continues to “review long-term options for protecting the rail line in this area and throughout the coastal region and will seek input from the public and all stakeholders as it continues to study the issue.”

“Over the past year, Metrolink has placed more than 20,000 tons of rock and boulders along this area to secure the right of way,” Johnson said.“We are working with our partners at OCTA and LOSSAN (the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor) on additional mitigations.”

The geological implications of the train service interruption and core impacts to local bluffs have not gone unnoticed by Surfrider Foundation, the San Clemente-based environmental advocacy nonprofit.

Stefanie Sekich-Quinn, senior manager for Surfrider’s Coast and Climate Initiative, said the situation makes it imperative to realize that people have “built way too close to the coast” over the past 100 years.

“Because of this, there is an increased

vulnerability along our coastlines and especially now, as we are seeing stronger south swells and incremental sea-level rise,” Sekich-Quinn said. “Secondly, and most important, is that bluff erosion is a natural occurrence that has been happening for centuries, continues today and is one reason why we have sandy beaches in these spots.”

Sandstone and earth crumble from the bluff and fall to the beach below, contributing to the sandy shore that “we know and love,” Sekich-Quinn said.

“Without this process, many beaches become much narrower and may even disappear over time. The fastest way to lose a beach is by building seawalls,” Sekich-Quinn said. “Not only do seawalls remove a natural source of sand, they also fix the back of the beach by preventing the natural migration of the shoreline.”

Further blufftop erosion can be prevented by ceasing all development on blufftops, Sekich-Quinn said.

“In hindsight, this should have been done decades ago,” Sekich-Quinn said. “Secondly, geologists and public officials have long warned of the high potential for bluff failures, especially where there is increased runoff from irrigation or other water accumulation. Finally, in places where feasible, vulnerable infrastructure should be removed out of harm’s way.”

Though beach replenishment might help slow down wave action, it should also be acknowledged that sand supply has been impacted by upland development, which blocks the natural flow of sand to the beaches, Sekich-Quinn said.

All Metrolink service will only operate as far south as the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station.

There are 10 Metrolink Orange County Line trains that operate through San Clemente each weekday, along with an additional four Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains, Johnson said.

“Those 14 Metrolink trains average just over 1,500 daily weekday boardings,” Johnson said.

There will be no alternative transportation provided by Metrolink.

“We truly appreciate the continued ridership of our customers, and we are doing everything we can to ensure safe and dependable passenger rail service,” Johnson said. SC

Large boulders, or riprap—used to help stabilize railways—get delivered by train on Sunday, Oct. 2, to San Clemente, where movement was detected, prompting Amtrak and Metrolink to indefinitely suspend service between Oceanside and the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station. Photo: Norb Garrett

Meet the Candidates

With the race for three open seats on the San Clemente City Council approaching, the San Clemente Times has posed a series of four questions to all 12 candidates. These past few weeks, we’ve published their responses—one per week—to give readers more insight before casting their votes by Nov. 8. The list of candidates is published according to the random alphabet drawn by the California Secretary of State. *INCUMBENT

QUESTION 3: What steps do you believe the city should take toward addressing homelessness? Would you support the construction of a shelter or other supportive housing within/near San Clemente?

San Clemente, as a coastal community, has seen an increase in our homeless population. Who amongst us would choose to be homeless? While not true for all, many homeless individuals suffer from mental illness, behavioral disorders and substance-abuse issues that keep them from holding down jobs.

Our housing affordability crisis in California threatens to add to the growing number of people forced to live in cars or on the streets. These are human beings, and the challenges their homelessness presents require more than just aggressive enforcement.

As a nursing professional, I’m trained to care about the health and welfare of others.

As a former Air Force captain, I believe in finding solutions that are strategic and creative, rather than reactive and ineffective.

I believe collaboration, cooperation and support at the local level, in partnership with the county and neighboring cities, are key to addressing this crisis. One of our most effective local partnerships is with FAM, a local faith-based nonprofit that provides crucial emergency assistance, including food and rental assistance, to thousands of low-income families, seniors, and veterans.

San Clemente and Camp Pendleton residents comprise 75% of FAM’s clients. It’s time to focus on real solutions that address our city’s homelessness crisis head-on with prevention and intervention strategies to keep families and individuals off the streets.

Specific targeted approaches, including supportive housing and shelters, should be considered, evaluated and developed through community consensus. We have a full spectrum of economic levels in San Clemente. I want every person to feel seen, heard and served as best we can.

There’s no downside to working toward better solutions to homelessness.

Our parents, children and business owners have the right to feel safe when they go to the beach, to our parks, step out of their businesses or simply walk on our city streets, but because many chronic homeless suffer from drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness, the safety of our citizens is often threatened.

VICTOR CABRAL

Addressing chronic homelessness requires that we provide for both the safety and security of our citizens and respond comprehensively to the needs of the homeless. I believe working toward the construction of a regional shelter located outside of San Clemente addresses both priorities.

We, as taxpayers, contribute a significant amount of tax dollars to the state, which, in turn, is directing those resources toward constructing “Care Courts” and regionally located homeless shelters that will offer the comprehensive services needed: medical care, drug and alcohol addiction treatment services, mental health services, and housing.

I support the state’s efforts to address homelessness on a regional basis. Regional homeless shelters, constructed with the tax dollars we paid to the state, can provide a full array of services. Given our limited local resources, a homeless shelter in San Clemente will fall woefully short of providing such services and only serve as a magnet, encouraging more homeless to come to our city.

We’ve seen time and again that cities with even larger homeless populations seize on such well-intentioned efforts to relocate their homeless populations.

In the case of temporary emergency situations, we should continue to support local organizations that provide a safety net so that families can weather transitions—for example, in cases of domestic violence.

The answers to homelessness are readily available; it just takes the political will to do so. Our city has taken several steps in the right direction such as hiring a community outreach worker, enacting a personal property ordinance, and creating the human affairs committee.

DONNA VIDRINE MARK ENMEIER MARTINA MCBURNEYWHEELER

However, an OC Grand Jury has made it clear that we need to be doing more. I believe that a solution lies in cooperation with our sister cities of San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, and Capistrano Beach.

We need to work together to find common ground on a regional solution, which includes creating a low threshold emergency shelter. By working together, I believe that we can find a non-residential area that is close to the intersection of all of our borders. The shelter alone will not solve homelessness.

To do this, our residents need a hand up, not a hand out. The city needs to continue its partnership with nonprofit organizations such as Family Assistance Ministries to get our citizens the help they need.

We also need to make sure that those who want to get off the street have the means to do so. While we continue our work with Mercy House, we can also seek county funds to find additional housing for our most vulnerable population.

The Martin v. Boise decision presents legal challenges in the ways that cities can respond in addressing aspects of homelessness. In a nutshell, this decision prohibits an anti-camping ordinance from being enforced on all locally controlled property unless there is a shelter the individual(s) can be placed in.

Having said that, this does not mean that San Clemente is without the ability to identify certain “sensitive areas” for no-camping enforcement. For example, camping is prohibited on the beach. The city should look at other areas that may be protected under existing federal and state laws, especially in areas of conservation.

San Clemente should explore a voucher program using county, state and federal funding with private shelters in other locations and provide transportation to help expand on a citywide no-camping enforcement; or, alternatively, work with the county to identify a location for a regional shelter outside city limits.

Under state law, San Clemente is required to have an emergency shelter overlay; however, it’s not required to fund or operate one. I would not support a proposal to do so.

Homelessness is a growing concern throughout the various portions of San Clemente.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

This candidate did not respond to San Clemente Times’ requests to participate in the Q&A.

SHANE HIRSCHMAN AARON WASHINGTON CHANEL FETTY

While this complex issue needs to be significantly addressed on a state level, we can start locally by increasing personnel resources to our existing task force, which should be comprised of mental health specialists, social workers, and drug rehabilitation experts to direct those experiencing homelessness and economic hardships to the right agencies.

However, at its core, homelessness is certainly a housing issue. While affordable housing needs to be developed throughout California as a whole, I’m absolutely in favor of supportive housing and shelters within or near San Clemente, as long as these units have been readapted from commercial vacancies, neglected parcels of land, or other derelict buildings.

To further this point, getting our homeless neighbors off the streets is actually the best financial strategy, as it ends up being significantly more cost-effective than doing nothing at all and subsequently having to pay for street sanitation, crime reduction, cleanup, etc.

Therefore, it’s imperative that San Clemente residents are at least open to the idea of supportive housing from an economic standpoint.

We also need to eliminate all red tape and wait lists for those in need of local temporary housing. If shelters are not being fully occupied, then we need to start looking at the root causes of why some individuals choose to remain on the streets, when other safe, empathetic options exist.

While this is a heavy topic that affects the quality of life of all people in San Cle mente, I welcome all ideas and feedback to confront this current housing crisis.

Homelessness is an issue that cannot be solved by one city or council. I propose working with neighboring cities and their councils to come together as a team, so that as one, we can seek assistance from the county to establish a site that could potentially be used for homeless services.

Such a receiving site can help our homeless population with their needs, including mental health services and substance-abuse programs. Improvements will not happen until we establish a team approach and work together.

While this proposition may have been previously attempted, that does not mean we give up. Some sort of homeless shelter and/or housing needs to be in South Orange County; however, few cities want to or have the resources to take on this task alone, and many local residents do not want one near their homes.

This is why a county approach with multi-city involvement is key. We need support and enforcement from our sheriff’s department, as well. I am persistent and am skilled at assessing the problem and engaging with others to work toward a solution.

The city should collaborate with our new county supervisor and other South County cities to set up a regional emergency homeless shelter. The homeless people need a place to go.

Providing a low-threshold emergency shelter also allows the county sheriff’s department to enforce our anti-camping ordinance. This solution will restore the safety and quality of life on our public streets, open space, and beach areas.

The location should be relatively centralized in South County. Given the unwillingness of most cities to establish within their own boundary, county land is preferred in order to limit the impact to residents and businesses.

I do not support a shelter to be built in San Clemente.

As for supportive housing, they are part of the Continuum of Care approach to solve the homeless issues. I will not prioritize city resources to incentivize them in San Clemente.

However, California state law prohibits cities from treating them differently from other multifamily housing; therefore, the power to specifically regulate them is taken away by the state.

As a response, I advocated for a state constitutional amendment, Our Neighborhood Voices, to return the land use control to local municipalities, and will continue to support similar efforts.

QUESTION 3: What steps do you believe the city should take toward addressing homelessness? Would you support the construction of a shelter or other supportive housing within/near San Clemente?

ZHEN WU

Homelessness is something I’m very passionate about, and it takes a lot of compassion to solve this problem.

We must acknowledge that we are in an emergency, and if we do not take effective action immediately, everything we cherish about San Clemente will significantly deteriorate. The tents are already here, and transients are already defecating in public.

DENNIS KAMP STEVEN KNOBLOCK* THOR JOHNSON

There are more than 100,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in Southern California, and I’m running for City Council to send a clear message to everyone: home lessness encroachment and crime will no longer be tolerated in San Clemente.

Homelessness is a quality-of-life issue, leads to increased crime and jeopardizes the safety of our community. As your city councilman, I will ensure that whenever a homeless encampment pops up, our social workers and deputies have all the needed resources to shut it down immediately.

I support increasing our homeless outreach budget to promote our social workers to more effectively connect the homeless with county services. I will continue to put pressure on county agencies to better fund homeless and mental health resources in and near Orange County, including OC Commission to End Homelessness and Office of Care Coordination.

I’ve seen the results of poor public policy, and you can count on me to be proactive and aggressive with preventing homelessness in San Clemente. I won’t allow the homeless to continue living in parks, cars or RVs in our neighborhoods.

I support Proposition 13, which results in more affordable housing for everyone. I will never support dense government housing, a parking lot or a homeless shelter in or near San Clemente.

We are in a homelessness crisis. The solution is to work with federal and state agencies and with our neighboring cities to build and implement a regional county solution.

We must bring the cities within South Orange County back into the discussion of a joint approach to start talking about homeless issues in three levels of severity.

Level 1 • Individuals and families, one paycheck from losing their home. They need our food banks and low-income support services.

Level 2 • The homeless, due to economic tough times, divorce, or illness and are either employed or unemployed, yet employable. They need community support, low-income housing, and low-income support services.

Level 3 • This population receives the most discussion and causes our city the most angst. It is the emotionally and/or physically challenged that need an entire ly different level of care and attention.

On the topic of homeless shelters and supportive housing, I support FAM and applaud their effort in providing supportive housing. Yes, I support the idea of growing the number of available housing units by taking advantage of state incentive programs to subsidize low-income rentals.

Homeless shelters in any beach city are difficult, at best, to support. The city encom passes a bit more than 18 square miles and is practically built out. The best solution is to build a homeless facility further inland and not in the City of San Clemente.

To summarize:

• A homeless shelter in San Clemente would only become more of a destination for nearby cities to drop off their homeless.

• We need our community partners with us on this journey.

• We cannot, and will not, solve this alone.

We all have compassion for people in need, but homeless encampments should not be permitted. Nor should we tolerate urine and feces on our sidewalks, streets, beaches and parks.

Homeless encampments start out small and then grow, like they have in Santa Ana and Los Angeles. They negatively impact the quality of life and safety of our San Clemente residents and increase drugs and crime.

Of the 45 or so “homeless” people in San Clemente, which our two full-time, city-employed homeless advocates monitor on a daily basis, 15 have mental illness, 15 have drug-related issues and the rest have economic issues or are homeless by personal choice.

The first line of care for these folks should be their very own family. If that is not possible, organizations such as Family Assistance Ministries and various local churches can and do assist people with food and housing.

Temporary housing should be made available by county or state governments on a regional basis for those truly in need. I do not support permanent housing for the homeless in San Clemente. Permanent housing simply creates a class of people wholly dependent on government to provide all their needs, and it does not incentivize personal responsibility.

Those who have mental health issues should be treated compassionately in safe and clean facilities provided by county or state governments.

EDITOR’S NOTE

With vote-by-mail voting beginning on Oct. 10, registered voters in San Clemente should start to see their ballots in the mail in the coming days. Ashley Williams, whose name will still appear on the ballot, confirmed to San Clemente Times last week that she has withdrawn from the race.

Be sure to pick up next week’s issue, where you’ll find our 2022 Election Voter Guide, featuring interviews with the local candidates running in the State Assembly and Senate, as well as the 49th Congressional and OC Board of Supervisor races. And in the guide, we’ll conclude our Q&A with the council candidates, who were asked to weigh in on the area’s water infrastructure and whether the city should consider partnering with South Coast Water District for the Doheny Ocean Desalination project.

QUESTION 3: What steps do you believe the city should take toward addressing homelessness? Would you support the construction of a shelter or other supportive housing within/near San Clemente?

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SAN CLEMENTE IS NOT A PLACE FOR HATE ZHEN WU, Candidate for San Clemente City Council

I receive quite a few messages, emails, and texts from fellow residents. Most of them are inquiries about issues facing our community. Some offer to volunteer, support, or contribute to my campaign.

I greatly appreciate people reaching out to me, and I’m excited to be a trans parent and accountable councilmember. Yet, someone must be very upset about me running for City Council. Recently, I received this message from a San Clemente resident:

“Can you please just go back to your home country? White people don’t go to your country and run in politics. Just go home, be with your people. Be proud to be Asian. Stop trying to be something you are not. San Clemente is a white European-American city and does not need you running for power. We never asked for you. Please respect us and our culture. No hate, but please respect us.”

The writer left an incomplete name and a fake number, so, unfortunately, I cannot address this resident’s concerns directly.

It is unfortunate to say this, but a message like this is not totally surprising. I wasn’t caught off guard by any means.

Two years ago, when over 4,000 San Clemente residents voted for me for City Council, I began to experience the ugliness and division that occurs in our country’s political processes, especially nowadays.

I was even accused of being a Chinese Communist Party infiltrator. At least this time, this resident tried their best to hide their racism, xenophobia, and pure hatred, behind kindness—“No hate, but please respect us.”

Far too often, I receive messages like this, many of which are laden with profanity, so I can’t quote them here.

And to this individual, just so you know, I am a proud Asian, but my country is the United States of America.

JOINING THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

TONY HAYS, San Clemente

Community Choice Energy (CCE) is a California state initiative, enacted through SB 350 in 2015, that enables local cities to form a separate agency that purchases electrical energy directly from power suppliers, rather than investor-owned utilities, such as San Diego Gas & Electric.

Customers have a choice of buying energy from renewable sources, or a combination of renewable and non-renewable sources. The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), currently comprising seven cities in San Diego County that takes advantage of CCE, offering three purchase options from 100% to 50% renewable energy sources. Prices are slightly less than those of SDG&E, with 31% renewable.

On July 19, the San Clemente City Council discussed a staff recommendation to introduce an ordinance to implement CCE, starting with engaging with CEA regarding next steps to join the JPA. Although the overwhelming majority of public comments endorsed the staff recommendation, most of the City Council were less than enthusiastic.

In particular, Councilmember Kathy Ward objected to the terms of the JPA because of the JPA’s power to “… acquire property for the public purposes of the Authority by eminent domain …”

Her objection was founded on her experience as a board member of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), which had JPAs with similar features, and which had tried to build an elevated toll road in the vicinity of Target, Lowe’s and San Clemente High School, using the powers of eminent domain in spite of the objections of San Clemente.

Other councilmembers raised similar objections to those of Ward, and the staff recommendation was tabled.

WHY E-BIKE SAFETY IS A CITY ISSUE MARK ENMEIER, Candidate for San Clemente City Council

Almost everyone in the city has an “almost” incident with an e-bike, whether that be, “I almost hit one,” or, “I almost got hit.” For more and more residents, that “almost” is becoming a reality.

It is time for our city to take a more comprehensive approach before more incidents occur. While the city has taken some positive steps toward a safer cohabitation between riders and motorists, there is still a lot of room for improvement.

Our city has implemented some e-bike safety education opportunities. This includes creating PSAs, a bicycle rodeo, and elementary school outreach. As well-intentioned as they may be, the information is not being received by those who need to hear it most.

When I asked my students (I teach at SCHS) about the city-provided education opportunities, they looked at me in bewilderment. We need to find a better way of communication to make sure that every young rider knows the rules of the road.

Creating a permit program that works in collaboration with our schools and youth groups is one option. What we can’t afford to do, though, is wait and hope that our youth will want to become responsible riders on their own.

Carlsbad is an example of a city that has taken some practical steps that we could model. When two cyclists died in August, coupled with a 233% increase in bike vehicle collisions since 2019, they decided to ratify $2 million in emergency funds to address traffic safety.

They also received a $5 million grant in federal funding for the construction of traffic circles, pedestrian crossings, streetlights, bike lanes, and other safety improvements. We should be following their example to bring some much-needed, quality-of-life improvements to our town.

FOLLOW SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

I’ve lived in San Clemente for 18 years. I am a proud Chinese American. I am a patriot, concerned about the future of our community and country, just like everyone else. The San Clemente I raised my son in is not the San Clemente this individual wants it to be.

San Clemente has no place for hate. One does not have to like me or vote for me. But I draw the line at wanting to run my family out of our own community.

But not all JPAs are the same. The CEA JPA also states, in the same paragraph as the quotation above, that “… the Authority shall not exercise the power of eminent domain within the jurisdiction of a Party without its affirmative vote …”

If the JPA wanted to exercise powers of eminent domain for property in San Clemente, it would need the approval of the San Clemente JPA board member. So, Councilmember Ward’s concerns were unjustified.

The new City Council should reconsider joining the Clean Energy Alliance.

San Clemente has an incredible opportunity to address this growing issue with common-sense solutions. Sheriffs, parents, riders, vendors, schools, and government officials need to find a path forward together. We work best when we work together.

WHY I AM NOT CAMPAIGNING FOR CITY COUNCIL

ASHLEY WILLIAMS, San Clemente

I became a candidate for the San Clemente City Council, because I was very concerned about the left-leaning/socialist actions of our City Council. I pulled papers to run in November, because I believe we need to have a majority of conservative members on the council.

(Cont. from page 11)

My intention was to run and hopefully get elected to support pro-public safety, limited government and quality-of-life candidates like Steve Knoblock, who is fighting for an unlimited supply of fresh drinking water from the Doheny Beach desalination project.

I was concerned about the likes of the far-left radical Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, who marched, fist raised high, with the Marxist “Black Lives Matters” organization and requesting that marijuana facilities be considered in San Clemente to raise more taxes.

Our residents, and especially our children, do not need the increased crime and degradation these activities could bring to our beautiful beach town.

I am not a politician, but as a businesswoman and mother of three, I knew something needed to be done. Right after the filing period to run for City Council had ended, I learned that Victor Cabral was one of the 11 other locals that signed up to run for City Council.

Upon reviewing Mr. Cabral’s sterling credentials and background, I realized that he was the kind of candidate that we need to support the public safety, limited government and quality-of-life issues that are important to me and my neighbors in Talega.

So as to not split the pro-public safety vote, I decided to suspend my campaign and endorse and support Mr. Cabral’s candidacy. Unfortunately, it was too late for me to pull my name off the ballot, but I have ceased all campaign activities and am asking those that would have voted for me to please, instead, cast a vote for Victor Cabral.

RESPONSE TO GENE JAMES ON FREEWAY WIDENING CRAIG KESHISHIAN, San Clemente

As part of my “continuing education” program of deciphering politicians, I respectfully offer this counterpoint.

First, swapping out one ambitious agency in order to deal with another (OCTA/Caltrans) is said to be in our best interests, when, in reality, it may not. Let me explain why Councilman James’ argu ments crumble under their own weight.

Now, our Caltrans and OCTA friends have basically unlimited resources, given they are fueled by state and local gas-tax dollars and federal grants. In short, they can basically do what they want, when they want to do it. To wit, just take note of the very short window they offered us for “public commentary” to their “scoping” (another hackneyed word) plans, a few weeks at the peak of the summer months.

Heck, I have laundry in my hamper that’s been sitting longer than that. Now, according to James, we need to rely upon the “next phase” of the process to assess. If you think this agency is going to patiently listen to local political “advice,” you stand a better chance of sighting Tarzan living in your palm tree.

Don’t take my word for it; check out the concrete mill they already set up near Hermosa. Mind you, Caltrans helped build California, and this is not a slap at them. They build great roads; that’s what they do.

Expecting them to do it quietly, with “limited noise,” is like asking Mike Tyson to please hit you “gently” while sparring with him. Furthermore, I don’t see how the councilman can even call this ambitious, two-lane widening even “reasonable” when there is no patently obvious need, especial ly when it terminates at county line.

Finally, the councilman’s heed to monitor nefarious “out of town” political contributions might sound noble, but one of the architects of this “cooperative plan” received so many contributions from “out of town” developers and construction groups that you can hold a building trades convention just by inviting the donor list.

All I ask is to listen to my old boss, President Reagan, on this one: “Trust, but verify.”

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SC GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ‘PINK OUT’ GAME

4:30 p.m. The San Clemente Girls Volleyball teams will raise money for the nonprofit SoCal organization Breast Cancer Angels. During this “Pink Out” game against Dana Hills High School, the teams will honor individuals who have battled breast cancer with a Wall of Support at the entrance of the main gym. A “50/50 Raffle” will take place in which 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Angels, and the other 50% will go to one lucky winner. There will also be a bake sale, with 100% of all those proceeds during the event going directly to the nonprofit. San Clemente High Main and Auxiliary gyms, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente.

THE SPINNERS

AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The Spinners, known for hit songs such as “The Rubberband Man,” will perform. Tickets are $48. Doors open at 6 p.m. The

THURSDAY | 06 SCHS DRAMA PRESENTS ‘NEWSIES’

7 p.m. The San Clemente High School Drama department will put on a production of the Disney hit Newsies this weekend and the next. It tells the story of the newsboy strike of 1899 and is packed with high-energy song and dance. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city streets of New York City. But when the prices of “papes” are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but “open the gates and seize the day!” Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plumber, the newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? The score includes the show-stopping “Seize the Day,” power ballad “Santa Fe” and lovely new songs including Katherine’s “Watch What Happens.” The show runs Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 outdoors, under the stars. Seize the day, grab a beach chair, and join SCHS Drama for an evening of entertainment. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. and guests should plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. Admission ranges from $15 to $20. SCHS Upper Campus, 189 Avenida La Cuesta. schsdrama.com.

Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

FRIDAY | 07

‘LITTLE WOMEN’

7:30 p.m. For one final weekend, the Cabrillo Playhouse presents Little Wom-

en, Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters live in Concord, Massachusetts with their mother while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message. Admission is $33. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.

cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT

9 p.m. Classic rock band Rust & Dust will perform live. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

Photo: Courtesy of SCHS Drama

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON OC TOBER 20, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

140 W Canada – Short Term Apartment Rent al 22-116, Reeves STAR

A request to consider a short-term apartment rental within an existing condominium duplex located in the Residential Medium (RM) Zoning District. The proposal would convert Unit B into a short-term rental unit for rentals less than 30 days. Unit A would be occupied by a full-time, on-site property manager.

Staff recommends that the project be found Cat egorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Exist ing Facilities).

These applications are on file at the City of San Cle mente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and are available for public inspec tion and comment by contacting (949) 361-6183.

If you challenge these projects 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 hearings.

Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are in vited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Zoning Administrator to ex press their opinion for or against the requests.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.

Zoning Administrator

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUN CIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALI FORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

General Plan Amendment 21-238, Specific Plan Amendment 21-239, Zoning Amendment 21240, Land Use Plan Amendment 21-241 – West Pico Corridor Specific Plan Update and Architec tural Overlay District Expansion.

A Public Hearing to consider City-initiated amend ments to the City’s General Plan, West Pico Cor ridor Specific Plan, Zoning, and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan. For details, see the web site https://www.san-clemente.org/westpico. The amendments are proposed to:

• Change the land use designation of two parcels located at 1510 Avenida De La Estrella (APNs 057-020-45 and 057-020-67) to High Indus trial from a split of Light Industrial and High Industrial. This is a cleanup item that would make existing non-conforming automobile towing and salvage businesses on the parcels a conforming use. Concrete batch plants would not be allowed on the two parcels, unlike other High Industrial areas of West Pico Corridor.

• Expand the Architectural Overlay District to include several missing properties along pri mary circulation routes between the Down town and Pier Bowl. The Overlay requires major remodels and new development to have Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

• Update the Specific Plan to be consistent with the General Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LUP), as required by State law, and expand the Specific Plan area to include additional parcels. Additionally, this part of the project also includes an update to design guidelines and standards for Los Molinos that implement General Plan and LUP policies for the Los Molinos Focus Area.

• Update Title 17 Zoning to reflect and clarify the changes above.

The City has completed an environmental assess ment for the project in accordance with the Cali fornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For the GPA, staff determined a General Plan Environ mental Impact Report Addendum may be prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b), as minor technical changes or additions are necessary to reflect the proposed amendments. The LUPA is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Pub lic Resources Code Section 21080.9 and CEQA guidelines Section 15265. For the SPA and ZA, the amendments are exempt from further CEQA review. The amendments are mandatory actions under Government Code Section 65860 and are within the scope of the General Plan EIR and sub sequent Addenda, pursuant to State CEQA Guide lines Sections 15162 and 15168.

Materials for this project are on-file at the Planning Division, at 910 Calle Negocio, available online, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting Project Planner Christopher Wright at (949) 361-6193 or wrightc@san-clemente.org. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limit ed to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize elec tronic visual aids to supplement their oral presen tations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible elec tronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on October 18, 2022 at 8:30 pm at the San Clemente City Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clem ente, California and will be live streamed from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/ live or live on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854. In order to ensure that the City Coun cilmembers have adequate time to consider written materials concerning agenda items, it is strongly recommended that such materials be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by noon the day preceding the City Council meeting.

Laura Campagnolo Legislative Administrator

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226644995

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

TRS SERENDIPITY PENSIONS

1201 PUERTA DEL SOL #222

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

Full Name of Registrant(s):

ATHENA HEALTHCARE INC

1201 PUERTA DEL SOL #222

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/22/2022

ATHENA HEATHCARE INC/s/TONMOY SHARMA, TONMOY SHARMA, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/23/2022

Published in: San Clemente Times

Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226644235

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOREN SMETS ASSOCIATES

703 CALLE BRISA, SUITE 100

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

Full Name of Registrant(s): LOREN GLEN SMETS

703 CALLE BRISA, SUITE 100

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2022

/s/LOREN SMETS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/14/2022

Published in: San Clemente Times Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Loan No.: Pichika TS no. 2022-10474 APN: 690282-06 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UN DER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/8/2021, UN LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 10/24/2022, at 1:30 PM of said day, At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Com pany, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ramaiah Pichika and Jayal akshmi Pichika, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants recorded on 10/15/2021 in Book n/a of Official Re cords of ORANGE County, at page n/a, Recorder’s Instrument No. 2021000634130, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 6/16/2022 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 2022000217623, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evi denced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or na tional bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Lot

78, Tract 8597, per Map, Book 344, Pages 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of Miscellaneous Maps. The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 203 Calle Del Juego, San Clemente, CA 92672. The under signed disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encum brances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, there under and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts creat ed by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $290,819.25. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is se cured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID

DERS: If you are considering bidding on this prop erty lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not auto matically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investi gate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance com pany, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resourc es, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee’s sale postpone ments be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been post poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nation wideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-10474. Information about post ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the sched uled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the Califor nia Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nation wideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-10474 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more

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than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit or declaration described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional im mediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: September 21, 2022 Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Christopher Loria, Trustee’s Sale Officer 179 Niblick Road, #330, CA 93446 (SEAL) Tel.: (805) 296-3176 Fax: (805) 323-9054 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwide posting.com NPP0416257 To: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 09/29/2022, 10/06/2022, 10/13/2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON OCTO BER 18, 2022 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

654 Camino De Los Mares – Master Project (MP) 22-089, Architectural Permit (AP) 22-101, Con ditional Use Permit (CUP) 22-100, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-097, Site Plan Permit (SPP) 22-103, Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 22099, Zoning Amendment (ZA) 22-098 – Senior Housing and Medical Office

Public Hearing to request to demolish an existing medical building and surface parking lot; construct a mixed-use project with 250 for-rent senior resi dential units and a 7,500 square foot medical office; subdivide one lot into two lots; rezone the prop erty from Regional Medical Facilities 1 (RMF1) to Community Commercial 4 (CC4); and change the General Plan designation from RMF to CC at 654 Camino De Los Mares. The project includes requests for shared parking and an increase in floor area pursuant to the San Clemente Municipal Code, and a concession/incentive/waiver pursuant to State Density Bonus law.

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164, the City prepared an Addendum to the San Clemente Housing and Safety Elements Update Program En vironmental Impact Report (PEIR) (State Clearing house No. 2021020256). The Addendum demon strates that only minor technical changes to the PEIR are involved and the project would not result in any new or increased severity significant environ mental effects beyond those identified in the PEIR.

Materials for this project are on-file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Depart ment, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and com ment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6189. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to rais ing only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize elec tronic visual aids to supplement their oral presen tations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible elec tronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no

guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at the San Clemente City Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the project.

Laura Campagnolo Legislative Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226642803

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUBESMART 156 1628 S. ANAHEIM WAY ANAHEIM, CA 92805

Full Name of Registrant(s):

CS CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC

5 OLD LANCASTER ROAD MALVERN, PA 19355

This business is conducted by a DE Limited Liabil ity Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021

CS CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC/s/DOUGLAS TYRELL/DOUGLAS TYRELL, VICE-PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 08/26/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2022

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUBESMART 157

4200 NORTH HARBOR BLVD FULLERTON, CA 92835

Full Name of Registrant(s):

CS CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC

5 OLD LANCASTER ROAD MALVERN, PA 19355

This business is conducted by a DE Limited Liabil ity Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021

CS CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC/s/DOUGLAS TYRELL/DOUGLAS TYRELL, VICE-PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 08/29/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226642962

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUBESMART 162 2730 S FAIRVIEW STREET SANTA ANA, CA 92704

Full Name of Registrant(s): CS CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC 5 OLD LANCASTER ROAD MALVERN, PA 19355

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021

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Published in: San Clemente Times September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226642989

T.S. No.: 9462-4986 TSG Order No.: 200197009 A.P.N.: 690-082-06 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/05/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPER TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 07/13/2005 as Document No.: 2005000539226, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Or ange County, California, executed by: MATTHEW J. CUTONE, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 10/17/2022 at 9:00 AM Sale Location: Auction.com Room Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim - Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1209 VIA LA JOLLA, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other com mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regard ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $833,005.29 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear owner ship of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens se nior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encour aged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursu ant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-280-2832 or visit this internet website, www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-4986. Information about postpone ments that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not imme diately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the sched uled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the Califor nia Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 855976-3916, or visit this internet website https:// tracker.auction.com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-4986 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trust ee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclu sive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 425 Dallas, TX 75254 800-7667751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, James Aranda, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy pro ceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0415838 To: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 09/22/2022, 09/29/2022, 10/06/2022

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

NAME

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KATE LYN ELIZABETH HUGHES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

KATELYN ELIZABETH HUGHES

Proposed Name

KATELYN ELIZABETH BERRIEN

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 peti tion 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 objec tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: 11/09/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Other: Remote Hearing. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indi cated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” but ton; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 6228513, prior to your hearing, to request an alter nate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub lished at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe tition in the following newspaper of general circu lation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 08/30/2022

JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: San Clemente Times, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01278709

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JOSE REYNALDO SOTO ARELLANO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as fol lows:

Present Name

JOSE REYNALDO SOTO ARELLANO

Proposed Name

JOHN REYNALDO SOTO ARELLANO

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 peti tion 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 objec tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: 11/15/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Other: Remote Hearing. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indi cated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” but ton; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 6228513, prior to your hearing, to request an alter nate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub lished at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe tition in the following newspaper of general circu lation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times

Date: 09/06/2022

JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: San Clemente Times, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2022

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE

MULTI-FAMILY COMMUNITY

SALE -

FOR SALE

HUGE SAMPLE SALE

FORSTER RANCH COMMUNITY

SALE

GARDEN CLUB FALL PLANT SALE

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fall is the time for planting such things as vegetables and herbs, flowers and perennials, cacti and succulents, shrubs and houseplants, as well as natives, seed and bulbs. In partnership with the city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department, the San Clemente Garden Club will host this free flea market with seasonal products, as well as offer horticultural advice. San Clemente Community Center, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente. sanclementegardenclulb.com.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE

9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Venture out to Mission San Juan Capistrano to remember your loved ones by placing their name on the altar or ofrenda. The altar will be on display through Oct. 30. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

‘BIKESTRAVAGANZA’

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bicycle enthusiasts are invited to bring out their bikes, along with a helmet and closed-toed shoes. There will also be a family barbecue, bike raffle, helmet fitting and giveaway, obstacle course and more. Great Opportunities and The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano are holding this event. JSerra Catholic High School, 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano. jeanneemwalker@gmail.com.

CRAFT MARKET

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come check out items from vendors, artists and authors. There will be food trucks, live music and a petting zoo. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY

7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up comedy show. Jim Taylor, James P. Connolly and Mike Hughes will

perform. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY | 09

FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN

9-11 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach for a Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn. Special guest speaker David McGuire, a marine biologist and shark advocate, will discuss efforts to save sharks and protect critical marine habitat. Pre-registration is encouraged. Participants will receive Ohana Beach Towels donated by Eddie Vedder, Ohana Festival and Live Nation. Lunch will be provided by Subway at 11 a.m. The event will also feature a surfboard raffle, with tickets priced at $5 for one or $20 for five. Baby Beach, 24300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com. standuptotrash@gmail.com.

PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT CLOSING CEREMONY

1-4 p.m. The Dana Point Art Alliance and the Dana Point Sister Cities will host the closing ceremony for their Plein Air Art Show at Dana Bay Gallery. RSVP by email ing kayla.gallerydanabay@gmail.com. Dana Bay Gallery, 24682 Del Prado Ave, Suite 100, Dana Point. danapointsistercities.org. ashley@graniteamd.com.

MONDAY | 10

IMPROV MONDAYS

WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY

4-5:30 p.m. Put on by the San Clemente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation.org/social-activities/. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.

OPEN JAM

7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 11

PING-PONG FOR SAN CLEMENTE SENIORS

10-noon. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, San Clemente senior citizens can have fun and exercise with other local seniors at the Shorecliffs Terrace by playing Ping-Pong. All equipment is provided for free. For more information, contact Joel at 949.481.2275. Shorecliffs Terrace, 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

WEDNESDAY | 12

SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION

POP-UP SHOP

10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in at the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

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 information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS

5-6:30 p.m. Anyone have middle schoolto high school-aged kids who love to bike? Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday afternoon at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to the Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. To participate, fill out a regis-

tration form online at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com/bike-club/.

SAN JUAN SHOP CRAWL

5-8 p.m. A “She Means Business” San Juan Shop Crawl will be held in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month. Join in to support local small businesses including AR Workshop San Juan, Plant Depot, Wildfire Boutique, Floraison, Anytime Fitness and more. The check-in starting point will be assigned once all registrations are complete. After-party line dancing will be held at Paddy’s Station. Participants can register online through the AR Workshop website. San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a mu sician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

THURSDAY | 13

HEALTH & WELLNESS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by MemorialCare Medical Group, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host a variety of demos, classes and presentations throughout the day, as well as have flu shots available until 1 p.m. (or when the vaccine runs out). The Orange County Fire Authority will lead a fall prevention presentation at 10:30 a.m.; there will also be a Chair Yoga demo throughout the day, as well as a Parkin son’s class at 10:45. An all-beef hot dog stand will be provided. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

JAZZ WITH LIA BOOTH

7-9 p.m. Watch the rising jazz lioness, Lia Booth, take over the stage with her unique vocal approach to classical jazz at The Casino San Clemente. Enjoy dinner with the show. Tickets are $35 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. thecasinosanclemente.com.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

ATTORNEY

Aaron Lloyd Bankruptcy Attorney

2377 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.544.9355, lloydlegal.com

BODY MIND SPIRIT

ARE YOU HAPPY?

Let us assist you in creating a life plan for the life & relationships you want & deserve. Body Mind Spirit, 949.248.7377, bodymindspirit.com

DENTISTS

Benjamin Stevens, D.D.S. 3553 Camino Mira Costa, Suite B, San Clemente, 949.493.2391, benstevensdds.com

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Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, San Clemente, 949.493.9311, drericjohnson.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045, arcadiaelectric.com

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ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

3West Environmental, Inc. www.3westenviro.com

Residential & commercial inspections for mold, asbestos and lead paint. 949.482.1357

MUSIC LESSONS

Rock Club Music School 73 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.463.1968, beachcitiesrockclub.com

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dr. Raymond L. Wright Jr., DDS 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, San Clemente, (949)361-GUMS (4867), sanclementeperiodontics.com

PROSTHODONTICS

Hamilton Le, D.M.D., F.A.C.P. 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, San Clemente, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), moranperio.com

REALTORS

“Sandy & Rich”

RE/MAX Coastal Homes 949.293.3236, sandyandrich.com

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Autumn in South Orange County means an array of fun events throughout the month of October—some spooky, some educational, but all family-friendly.

SAN CLEMENTE

The Friends of San Clemente Foundation will lead off the list of fall festivities starting next weekend with its Carnival Colossal and Food Truck Festival from Oct. 13-16. The event features live entertainment, rides and a strong man and strong woman competition.

The festival will take place at Vista Hermosa Sports Park from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, and from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Oct. 14. The carnival will open at noon on both Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, and will close at midnight and 10 p.m., respectively.

The following weekend, on Oct. 22, the City of San Clemente will host its “Pumpkin Splash,” where attendees of all ages can enjoy Halloween-themed activities in and out of the pool at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. Participants will also receive a pumpkin to decorate while supplies last.

Kids can also start their trick-or-treat ing early along Avenida Del Mar later that same day for the San Clemente Downtown Business Association’s Treat Street. Participating businesses displaying a purple balloon out front will pass out candy to costumed children from 4-7 p.m.

A few days later, on Oct. 24, the city will also host a Red Ribbon Parade and National Night Out celebrating healthy choices. The Red Ribbon Parade will begin at 4 p.m. Avenida Del Mar will be closed from South El Camino Real to North Calle Seville until 7 p.m.

Getting the Halloween weekend festivities started off right, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will launch its Casa Creepy Haunted House, which will run from Oct. 27-29. Those brave enough to step into the historic Casa will walk through 2.5 acres of the “most haunted mansion on the block.”

Cities Celebrate Fall, Halloween with Special Events

BY BREEANA GREENBERG, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

And from 2-7 p.m., Dana Point Police Services will offer candy for kids during the Trunk or Treat portion of the night. Police Services will have displays for families to visit, with opportunities to meet the Bloodhounds, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit and Mounted Patrol.

A kids’ costume parade is also scheduled for 6 p.m. with prizes. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase from food trucks.

During Halloween weekend, on Oct. 29, the Dana Point Recreation Division staff, dressed in costumes, will distribute treats to children up to 12 years old on the Spooky Treat Trolley. The Halloween-themed trolley will make stops at Pines Park from 3:30-4 p.m.; Sunset Park from 4:30-5 p.m.; Dana Woods Park from 5:30-6 p.m.; and Sea Canyon Park from 6:30-7 p.m.

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

“Werewolves, vampires and ghosts are waiting behind every corner of our historic home, and you can bet on plenty of creepy-crawlies in the gardens,” the Casa warns, noting that the Haunted House “is suitable for most families with children ages 8 and up.”

Admission is $15 for those 13 and up, and $10 for those 12 and under. More information about the Haunted House and buying tickets can be found at casaromantica.org/casacreepy.

And just before everyone enjoys their haul of candy treats, the city has planned its inaugural Monster Dash 5K and Creepy Crawl for kids on Oct. 29. The event, starting at the Community Center on Avenida Del Mar from 7-11 a.m., will feature a costume contest and fun run, as well as treats for all ages.

DANA POINT

In Dana Point, the city has already launched its “Spooktacular” Porch Deco rating and The Great Pumpkin contests, where residents and children can get in the Halloween fun for a chance to win prizes.

Through Oct. 24, Dana Point residents can dress up their porches or yards with Halloween-themed décor and enter photos of their completed design to possibly win $300 in gift cards to local Dana Point businesses.

And Dana Point children up to 12 years of age can also decorate pumpkins to try to win a special Halloween gift basket. Those looking to participate in either contest should submit photos to recreation@danapoint.org.

“While the days may be getting shorter, the fun of Halloween is just around the corner,” Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller said. “Staff has planned a full slate of activities, providing both sweets and scares, and the opportunity to show off your creativity with decorations celebrating the season.”

On Oct. 22, the City of Dana Point’s Rec reation Division will partner with Dana Point Police Services to host a Halloween Spooktacular and Trunk or Treat. The Dana Point Community Center will be decked out with an elaborate Halloween maze, games, crafts, entertainment and treats for children from 2-8 p.m.

As for the day of Halloween, Oct. 31, those taking a stroll around the harbor will likely spot a group of “witches” and “warlocks” paddleboarding. Participating paddleboarders looking to celebrate the holiday are scheduled to meet at Baby Beach at 9 a.m.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

In San Juan Capistrano, the Mission will display its Día de Los Muertos Altar through Oct. 30. The 18th century historic Sala will be the home of the Día de Los Muertos display, a spot to honor loved ones by placing their names on the altar or ofrenda.

And over the Halloween weekend, Oct. 28-29, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will also host guided walks down the historic Los Rios Street. The annual Halloween tradition is open for all ages. Attendees will hear from “ghostly visitors” and spooky, family-friendly stories.

Adult admission is $24.50, and the cost for children is $12.50. Tickets can be purchased at sjcghosttour.com.

Those interested in attending the various events in the three South Orange County cities can visit danapoint.org, san-clemente.org, or sanjuancapistrano.org for more information. SC

CLEMENTE TIMES

Meet Archer, a playful 5-month-old kitty who is awaiting his forever home. Archer is a rough-and-tumble dude who loves playing with his litter mates, and he will make a great family kitty. He will make a great feline friend to any other cats you may already have at home, or he would love to go home with one of his shelter buddies.

Stop by the shelter to meet Archer, and all of its kitties. And before Oct. 16, take advantage of the shelter’s cat adoption special in which adoptions are just $25.

If you are interested in adopting Archer, please visit petprojectfoundation.org. SC

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares.

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9.

Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

Photo: Courtesy of Scott Webb/Pexels

TRITON

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Boys Water Polo Turns On in Second Half, Draws First Blood with Dana Hills

It was the biggest game in recent histo ry of the long-standing San Clemente-Da na Hills water polo rivalry on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Dana Hills High School.

As usual, the two teams were favored to be at the top of the South Coast League. The teams were also fighting for CIF-SS placement, as the Tritons came into the match No. 1 in Division 2 and the Dolphins No. 4 in Division 2. Additionally, the last time the two teams met last season, Dana Hills snapped a ninegame San Clemente winning streak in the rivalry to share the league title.

Tuesday’s match was big, and it lived up to the billing.

After a defensively sound but offensively frustrating first half, San Clemente found its groove with five goals from senior Cross Viter in the second half, and the Tritons surged back to defeat Dana Hills, 8-5, and gain a big edge in the South Coast League.

“I thought we had our opportunities early, and it just kind of wasn’t clicking,” San Clemente coach Logan Powell said. “We played solid defense the whole game, and that kept us in the mix. We always talk about playing hard in the pass and getting in the lanes is going to pay dividends in the second half, as far as wearing them out and our opportunities will come. We stayed the course.”

As Viter went, the Tritons went on Tuesday. Despite scoring San Clemente’s only goal in the first half on a 5-meter penalty shot, Viter had no shots and five turnovers in the first half. Viter turned himself and the Tritons’ fortunes around in the second half.

“Without us scoring on offense, it produces a little more fire,” Viter said. “Going into the second half, I was pretty fired up, pretty angry. Don’t want to lose to crosstown rivals, of course.”

Dana Hills led, 3-1, midway through the third quarter, but Viter scored backto-back goals with a top-right-corner snipe and another penalty-shot goal to tie the game, 3-3. Dana Hills scored a ricochet goal with 47 seconds left in the quarter, but Viter scored on a cross-cage pass 15 seconds later to remain tied

going into the fourth quarter.

San Clemente dominated the fourth with two goals by Viter and a goal each from senior Ray Hickman and Rusty Demoss.

The Tritons and Dolphins lock up again at San Clemente on Oct. 20.

Legendary Wrestling Coach Mark Calentino Retires

After 32 Years

There have been several long lines of success in the San Clemente High School athletics programs, but there maybe was none more successful than the Triton wrestling program under Mark Calentino.

After 32 years in the position, Calentino stepped down as San Clemente boys wrestling head coach on Sept. 28.

Calentino’s Tritons won a combined six CIF-SS championships, including three straight dual meet championships in each of the past three seasons. San Clemente also won team titles at the CIF-SS championship tournament in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

Under Calentino, San Clemente won 18 league championships and compiled a dual meet record of 426-98-2. Numerous Tritons would go on to CIF-SS and state-placing finishes with many moving on to college wrestling careers.

“Coach Calentino took pride in athletes becoming fantastic people, former athletes becoming good friends in adulthood and the number of coaches mentored to help build their own wres-

Football Splits Quarterbacks, Flattens Steele Canyon in Shutout

The quarterback competition is back on for the San Clemente football team.

Senior Broderick Redden and junior transfer Dylan Mills each split time while putting up nearly equal numbers, as the Triton defense backed up the offensive output in a shutout win for San Clemente, 35-0, at Steele Canyon of Spring Valley on Friday, Sept. 30.

While the quarterbacks traded off, Aiden Rubin gave the Triton offense a solid foundation with 122 yards rushing and a touchdown on 15 carries. Reid Kotiranta was a beneficiary of the quarterback play with four receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown.

Kyle Yamano and Cole Robertson led the defensive effort with nearly identical numbers. Each player racked up 13 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and a sack, with Yamano claiming six solo tackles to Robertson’s four.

Redden and Mills had been in tight competition for the starting quarterback spot during the summer, but Redden took the helm for the first five games, as Mills, a transfer from JSerra, sat out the first five games due to transfer eligibility rules.

Redden had done quite well with his time as the primary signal-caller. In five games, Redden completed 62.2% of his

passes for 751 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. He also had three rushing touchdowns.

On Friday, Redden led the opening drive and finished it with another 1-yard quar terback-sneak touchdown for the 7-0 lead.

In the second quarter, Mills made his first impact with a 44-yard touchdown to Kotiranta for a 21-0 San Clemente lead going into halftime. Mills later capped the game with a 40-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for the 35-0 advantage.

For the game, Redden and Mills finished with mirrored passing stat lines. Redden completed 6 of 11 passes for 90 yards with an interception, and Mills completed 5 of 10 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown. The biggest difference between the two quarterbacks was Mills’ long scoring run, which gave him 77 yards rushing on six carries. Redden carried the ball five times for 17 yards and the sneak touchdown.

San Clemente now gets a bye week to evaluate its quarterback performances heading into the Tritons’ biggest game of the year: a South Coast League-opening showdown with Mission Viejo at home on Oct. 14.

The South Coast League championship has traded hands between San Clemente and Mission Viejo each of the past four seasons, with both teams defending their home turf. The Tritons have won the past two games at Thalassa Stadium in thrilling fashion, while the Diablos have posted blowout wins at Mission Viejo, including last season’s 45-0 shutout. SC

tling programs,” San Clemente athletic director John Hamro said in a statement.

On the strength of six goals by Cross Viter, San Clemente boys water polo surged back in the second half to beat Dana Hills, 8-5. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Surfing’s Photographic Giant

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

shooting. The North Shore was a com pletely different world back then, very quiet, very off the beaten path. I was go ing to be there for four months,” he said.

The timing couldn’t have been better for Brewer. In December, the historic “Swell of ’69” hit the North Shore. Waimea Bay was so big, the waves closed out the entire bay and more than 60 homes were destroyed.

“It was dark when the swell really hit, and we could hear the emergency sirens and public address warnings,” he contin ued.“We were evacuated to the field where Sunset Elementary School is today.”

I’

m a sucker for a story. Art Brewer has a lot of them. The first time I met the iconoclastic surf photographer was on a trip to Fiji for Surfer magazine in 2003.

Andy and Bruce Irons, Mick Fanning, Ian Walsh, Jamie O’Brien and a whole cast of characters were onboard to try and find some undocumented lineups in the southern Lau Group. Brewer was there to capture the action.

Brewer’s reputation as a gruff, old grizzly bear preceded him. Guys in the Surfer photo department proudly wore shirts that read, “Art Brewer hates me.” Somehow, we hit it off.

At present, Brewer’s having a bit of a rough go of things with some health issues, and this week I wanted to take a minute to let him know just how much love there is out there for him.

Over the weekend, my daughter and I were at the Ohana Fest at Doheny and looking at a collection of photos from former Surfing magazine photographer Steve Sherman. I introduced him to my daughter and explained that she’s taking photography at San Clemente High from

Brewer’s daughter, Alana Mack.

“I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today if it wasn’t for Art,” Steve told my daughter. “He’s a legend of the highest order.”

I’d venture to say almost every other surf photographer on the planet today would share a similar sentiment. For all intents and purposes, Brewer is the man.

Growing up in Laguna Beach, Brewer took his first surf photos in the winter of 1967, when a friend of his asked him to watch his equipment.

“He wanted to go out and surf. He told me I could shoot a few photos if I wanted to,” Art recalled in an interview we did together a few years back. “I shot a roll and a half of film.”

That roll and a half of film would change the course of surfing as we know it. In 1967, Surfer magazine was a fledg

ling publication run by surfer/artist John Severson out of Dana Point. Brewer decid ed to submit a few images to the “reader’s photos” section. One was published.

One photo led to two, which then led to advertising work with local companies including Hobie.

“I was getting more of my photos run, and one day Surfer called me and asked if I wanted to be a staff photographer,” Brewer said. “It paid $500 a month, and I thought I’d made the big time. I went out and bought a new car.”

Working under Senior Photographer Ron Stoner, Brewer’s photography quickly evolved. In ’69, Stoner stepped aside from the magazine and Brewer took the helm. He was sent directly to the North Shore of Oahu for his first-ever field assignment.

“There were only a couple other people

The Swell of ’69 was just the beginning of a 40-year adventure that took Brewer to some of the most remote corners in the world with some of the best surfers in the world. He served as Surfer’s photo editor until ’81, then set out to explore the limits of his photography.

Brewer has spent extensive time traveling, logging serious time in Africa, In donesia, the South Pacific and pretty much everywhere in between. He also branched out of surfing, working with a Hall of Fame list of athletes, including Michael Phelps, Derek Jeter and Dwyane Wade.

“It’s been a hell of a run,” he said. “I can’t complain. I’ve had a lot of fun.”

Today, Brewer lives in Dana Point. He has grandkids, a yellow lab and a pair of fins that keep him in the water. He teaches a photography class at Orange Coast College and works with the New York School of Visual Arts teaching a surf photography program.

Jake Howard is 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 a number of 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. SC

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 67-68 Degrees F

GROM OF THE WEEK

RUBY STRINGFELLOW

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

While Eddie Vedder and everyone at Ohana Fest was at Doheny rocking in the free world, over the bluff at Salt Creek, the second event of the NSSA Southwest Open conference was being contested.

With a slew of local talent giving it their all, it was a great weekend of competition.

Topping the podium in the Girls Open

Mini Grom division was Ladera Ranch’s Ruby Stringfellow. In her first win of the NSSA season, Stringfellow earned some big scores from the judges—a 9.00 and 7.33.

“We are blown away by the skill level of these girl groms. Truly amazing. Style, approach and turns well beyond their 11 years of age and younger! They push each other to be better and it shows at every event,” said

the NSSA’s Janice Aragon.

“Their confidence has shined at all of the changing ocean conditions Mother Nature has thrown at them at both Ventura and the (Salt) Creek,” Aragon continued. “This time, it was Ruby shredding her way to her first win of the season.”

Originally from the garden isle of Maui, Stringfellow moved to the area with her family a couple of years ago and has been making her presence felt in the lineup ever since. She’s a big fan of John John Florence and Carissa Moore.

No doubt, bigger NSSA wins likely won’t be too far off for Stringfellow. SC

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-10

Thursday: Slow fading south-southwest and northwest swell mix sets up 3-5’ surf. Light/ variable winds in the morning, turn to a light+ westerly sea breeze during the afternoon.

Outlook: The swell combination continues to slowly fade on Friday for 2-4’ surf. A new mix of southerly swells fills in over the weekend for continued fun surf in the 3-4’ range, while local standout spots see sets in the 5’+ range.

The pattern of light and variable morning winds, followed by light+ afternoon onshores continues Friday through the weekend.

Legendary surf photographer Art Brewer (left) enjoys a sunny afternoon with longtime friend and occasional adventure buddy Herbie Fletcher. Photo: Courtesy of JP Van Swae

Few have left an impression and impact on the sport and culture of surfing quite like Art Brewer

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Ruby Stringfellow. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA