November 24, 2022

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Council Approves $404K Contract to Design Pickleball Courts at Steed Park

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente City Council voted, 4-1, to approve a design contract intended to produce a rendering of at least four pickleball courts at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park during its meeting on Nov. 15.

Councilmember Laura Ferguson was the lone vote in opposition, citing concerns over the lack of a secure funding source for the estimated $5 million-$8 million project. She also wanted to see a report from the Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Commission that detailed its previous discussion of the project from December 2021.

With the council’s vote, the city will tap RJM Consulting for the $404,550 contract, lasting until Jan. 30, 2025. During that time, RJM will contribute to designing the project for about eight months, help prepare documents to bring in contractors for four months, and provide support for a year while construction takes place.

Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Department Director Samantha Wylie said that among the four firms interviewed for the contract, city staff chose RJM because of its experience. The San Juan Capistrano-based firm has also completed projects with pickleball courts in Huntington Beach, Indian Wells, and Rancho Mission Viejo, among others.

“I think, as the council is looking to establish—what it intends to be—a facility for the future, for many decades to come, we want to be able to put our best design forward,” Wylie said of the planned pickleball courts at Steed Park. “RJM appears to be able to accomplish that based on other experiences and their portfolio that they provided for us.”

She also pointed to RJM’s additional team of professional pickleball players, who would give perspective to the courts’ design and layout. She said their expertise would ensure that those who use the courts get the best experience possible.

The project team will complete three phases over the life of the project, including submitting conceptual designs, a geotechnical report, documents related to civil, electrical and structural engineering, irrigation design, and landscape architecture, as well as a formalized bid

package for potential construction companies to review.

City staff confirmed that the Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Committee had reviewed a master plan update for Steed Park in December 2021, as well as the other parks, which proposed elements such as 16 pickleball courts, a court plaza, restroom and shade structures, and a future parking lot with stairs and ramps for accessibility.

Those elements were included in the request for proposal (RFP) that the city released this past August to solicit contractors for the pickleball court design.

Councilmember Steve Knoblock asked Public Works Director Kiel Koger why the city does not require services to be finished by a certain deadline instead of establishing a period of time to complete the services.

Knoblock said that any company signing a contract in its current form with San Clemente would be “off the hook” for not accomplishing its assigned duties in the event of an economic recession, loss of employees, or any other reason.

“I do feel like there’s things in this contract that hold their feet to the fire, and they won’t get paid unless they hit certain milestones,” Koger said. “If this is a big issue to the council, I’m happy to work with the city attorney and change the way we put these contracts together, but in my experience, these are fairly standard public works (contracts).”

Knoblock disagreed, saying nothing could stop the city from establishing set dates or benchmarks for certain work to be completed.

Ferguson mentioned that the council had voted to direct staff to prioritize the construction of four courts. Wylie later confirmed that the design project was scalable and could include talks of constructing up to 16 courts in multiples of four.

Ferguson also suggested staff incorporate prefabricated restrooms into the design and expressed concerns over the millions of dollars the city would need to source to build the project, given the difficulties in raising funding.

Regarding Knoblock’s desire to include a provision to continue the contract only until the assigned work is completed, Councilmember Kathy Ward said the council was doing more than necessary for a design project.

She said the upgrades at Steed Park could present significant financial revenues for the city in terms of concessions sales, and that the council should stick to the direction it agreed to follow in 2021 within the development of such an

important project.

“My memory is (that what Mayor Gene James said) is, ‘You know what, can we just get four courts built?’ ” said Ward. “Because this is a big promise that we’re making and a commitment to the community, I don’t think we should get caught up on (whether) it’s four courts, it’s 16 courts; we’re just designing for the expansion of this park.”

The park wouldn’t be planned correctly if the city planned for only four courts, Ward added.

Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan echoed Ward’s sentiments. He commended staff for carrying out the council’s direction that would allow pickleball to move away from San Gorgonio Park—a location that has sparked noise complaints from nearby residents.

“(The direction) wasn’t, ‘Let’s only build four,’ ” Duncan said. “That’s crazy. We know this is going to be a bigger group of courts. We want to have it be a destination for pickleball.”

Duncan suggested that designing 16 courts could lead to a tournament setting at Steed Park, where the city could make “real money” off the construction. Ferguson stated that the City Council and other staff had never expressed a city-held sentiment to do so during a public meeting and that the notion was only brought up by Duncan on Nov. 15.

Knoblock made the motion to approve the contract, adding a modification that the contract be extended until the assigned duties were completed by

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, NOV. 26

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, NOV. 29

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing 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. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. Noble Path Foundation, 420 N El Camino Real, San Clemente.

RJM or the city terminated the contract, whichever comes first.

In another step toward constructing pickleball courts at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, the San Clemente City Council on Nov. 15 approved a roughly $404,000 contract to design the project. Photo: File/Cari Hachmann

Empowered Women, Business Owners Rally to Support Each Other in Los Molinos District

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

On a cold Monday evening in early November, sitting around a table inside a small art studio along the well-known Calle de Los Molinos, are seven women and business owners looking to make their mark.

Some had never met the others in the room. By the end of the roundtable, however, all would leave with a sense of community and familiarity that could help guide them forward in the always-precarious endeavor of running a business.

“I think female energy is where it’s at, personally,” said Leah Rodarti, host and owner of Small Space Studio and Shop. “I really do. And I’m a big believer in bringing women together, lifting women (up), and women supporting each other.”

During the roundtable, Rodarti sat alongside Corinn Caldwell, owner of The Pilates Room SC; Mary Connolly, owner of CBD wellness store Mary’s Jane; Lisa Hatch, co-owner of the earth-conscious Terra; Christine Morgan of Mill Street Mercantile; Dawn Termini-Sinacori of Seadrift Soul; and UsedSurf co-owner Stacy Volkart.

These women are all artists in their own ways, all of whom love the sea and the town of San Clemente that houses its own piece of the endless Pacific Ocean. And they’re trying to make the city better by putting their own spin on a business district that has historically been dominated by male presences in the automotive and surfing industries.

Volkart has operated out of her current space in the Los Molinos district, colloquially referred to as the “Surf Ghetto” neighborhood, for the longest time among the group, at nearly 12 years.

With Rodarti moving into her studio’s location after nine years elsewhere and getting to know more women who have also recently set up shop in Los Molinos, she felt that the group had a real story to tell.

“I’ve always been very much about empowerment,” Rodarti said, adding that her goal with the roundtable was to let people know about the “beautiful, great energy” in the district.

When Volkart first started to spend more time in Los Molinos years ago, she questioned whether she fit within the area’s intimidating culture.

“That’s one thing I know that we do

in our shop, is (making) sure everybody feels welcome,” Volkart said. “I think that what women can do to an area is make you feel more at home or a little bit comfortable.”

On the same note, Connolly said that women-owned businesses can brighten up areas and make the atmosphere more friendly, and that the group’s presence has quickly and dramatically changed the Surf Ghetto, in her view.

Termini-Sinacori pointed to the Los Molinos Beer Company’s opening as a “shot in the arm” to the district in general.

A San Clemente native whose mother was in San Clemente High School’s first graduating Class of 1965, Termini-Sinacori remembered how the Surf Ghetto was full of surfboard shapers, as well as steelworkers and mechanics in the ’60s and ’70s. As she noticed Avenida Del Mar shifting over the decades, she learned that she wanted to run her dream boutique in an area with “an edge.”

The arrivals of Caldwell, Connolly, Hatch and Morgan over the past year have further increased Termini-Sinacori’s excitement regarding Los Molinos’ future.

“I feel that there’s a collective consciousness of, ‘Something’s brewing down here,’ ” Termini-Sinacori said. “I don’t think it’s like, ‘The women are taking over.’ I don’t want that.”

She spoke of the male friends within the area who have been supportive, such as surfboard giants Terry Senate and Timmy Patterson, and emphasized their desire to push past naysayers, embrace Los Molinos’ “edginess,” and support each other.

Hatch also pointed out that each business aimed to empower people to become better versions of themselves by raising awareness about the choices they

can make, whether in buying clothes or household items, in line with the theme of empowerment that remained throughout the night.

When detailing how she opened her shop, longtime businesswoman Morgan recalled passing her storefront numerous times during her runs in the area and always wondering why it was vacant.

Morgan laughed as she told of stepping inside Suite D at 208 Calle de Los Molinos and realizing how “interesting” and “artsy” the interior used to be.

“That’s part of what we all love about it down here,” she said. “Everything’s quirky and different. It’s like the perfect little place.”

Morgan added that with Senate as her next-door neighbor, she instantly felt comfortable and supported by others in the area.

In terms of dealing with a lack of immediate visibility to San Clemente visitors and patrons, Volkart said opening UsedSurf was difficult but a good experience overall. The district hadn’t been known for retail shopping at the time, but Volkart and her partner kept working and doing the best they could to build a solid business.

Their patience and perseverance eventually drew in more people, she said.

Hatch, who has opened Terra within the past year, said that while it would be beneficial for everyone to have signage on El Camino Real and Avenida Pico, she knew word of mouth was the key factor.

She mentioned a recent memory of talking to a couple who had visited her store about jeans she was wearing from Termini-Sinacori’s Seadrift Soul, and encouraging them to visit Termini-Sinacori’s business, as they were clearly into sustainability.

Hatch said she believes that, like

UsedSurf, all the women’s businesses will naturally attract customers because of the good each woman wants to bring into the world.

“Yes, I’d love it if we have more people walking by our shop physically,” said Hatch. “We just have to be that lighthouse, that beacon, that draws people to us.”

Termini-Sinacori added that the group will continue to pull all the strings necessary to help each other be successful regardless of what challenges face them.

Referring to the women as determined “hustlers,” Termini-Sinacori said they’ll look to find success through word of mouth, social media shout-outs, and collaborative events that bring eyes to each others’ businesses.

Rodarti spoke to Hatch’s “hidden” shop, Terra, in Plaza Bonita along El Camino Real as an example of where the group could provide help. She said that if anyone faced obstacles in getting their business promoted, others had a responsibility to pitch in.

Caldwell reflected on how she didn’t know most of the women present to begin the night.

“It’s cool now, just meeting all of you girls, and this conversation about building each other up and building each other’s businesses,” she said.

Caldwell added that she’d start referring her clients to the other stores in Los Molinos going forward.

“It’s kind of like, ‘Oh, man, I’m having this issue right now,’ ” Volkart said of the support the women could find in one another. “(Then somebody says,) ‘Have you tried this?’ It’s just support to where you don’t feel alone.”

The women resolved to meet more often from that point on, as they continue to build their relationships and business es in San Clemente.

Dawn Termini-Sinacori (right), owner of the Seadrift Soul boutique, speaks during a Nov. 7 conversation about the Los Molinos District while business owners Stacy Volkart (far left), Corinn Caldwell (left) and Lisa Hatch (far right) listen. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Council Nixes Letter Against ‘Unreasonable’ Pay Raises for Deputy Sheriffs

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Deciding not to interfere in ongoing labor negotiations involving the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS), the San Clemente City Council declined sending a letter expressing its concerns to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

Mayor Gene James unilaterally tabled the letter that would’ve urged board supervisors not to agree to unreasonable pay raises and warned of potential negative effects that could occur if cities such as San Clemente had to reduce expenditures in other important budget areas.

One of the major concerns that the now-abandoned letter raised was the level of election-related funds that employee unions had spent to either support certain supervisor candidates or oppose others in the latest race.

“We are extremely concerned about the hundreds of thousands of public employee union dollars being used for independent expenditures for and against certain Board of Supervisor candidates,” the proposed letter read.

“It begs the question: what is being promised by candidates being supported by the (deputies’ union)?” the letter later asked. “It certainly appears at least one supervisor candidate is being bought by the union.”

San Clemente is among the 13 cities in the county that contracts with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for police services. For Fiscal Year 2022-23, San Clemente budgeted about $21 million, or 26%, of its General Fund expenditures for police services.

According to the city’s letter, “unreasonable pay raises” would result in the council being forced to ether reduce the number of deputies patroling San Clemente, reduce other city services, or finding another law enforcement option altogether.

James expressed his concerns about the deputy sheriff union’s actions along with the Orange County Employees Association in the elections. With police services and Orange County Fire Authority contracts, in addition to spending on marine safety services, comprising 46.2% of General Fund expenditures this fiscal year, James said the city was at the breaking point.

“What I’m hearing is (AOCDS is) looking for a 5% pay increase every year for three years, and that concerns me,” he said.

According to the union’s most recent campaign finance forms covering up to Oct. 22, the AOCDS Independent Expenditure Committee spent roughly $1.9 million to date in the 2022 elections.

Within the period, the committee purchased $150,000 in cable buys supporting Second District candidate Kim Nguyen; $100,000 to support Fourth District candidate Doug Chaffee, the incumbent; and $87,500 each in buys to support Fifth District candidate Katrina Foley, the incumbent, and oppose Foley’s challenger, State Sen. Patricia Bates.

The committee also has spent nearly $326,340 supporting Nguyen; about $298,176 supporting Doug Chaffee; and roughly $262,816 in favor of Foley within the 2022 calendar year, as of Oct. 22.

James added that although none of the alternatives such as reducing deputies or city services was acceptable to him, he said he would not sit back and let the eventual agreement break the city’s budget, either. He suggested San Clemente encourage other cities contracted with OCSD to raise a concern about public spending.

Councilmember Kathy Ward said the council should instead direct its sentiments toward interim City Manager Sean Joyce, who administers the contract

between the city and OCSD. However, Joyce said he cannot discuss labor negotiations with other cities.

“I’m just saying we should probably not be stepping into this now that I see it in writing,” Ward said.

She mentioned that a similar discussion would arise while discussing the city’s Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) in the future and encouraged James to reach out to the supervisors on his own regarding the council’s discussion on Nov 15.

“This is not about (San Clemente Police Services Capt. Tony Benfield), this is not about the deputies; this is about union bosses (and) cost,” said James. “I’m willing to withdraw this (conversation) this evening, but during the first meeting with the new council, I would suggest we create a subcommittee to take a look at that contract (with police services).”

Given the lack of a seat at the table for labor negotiations, Joyce suggested that speaking with the Fifth District supervisor would be the best course of action for getting the council’s voice heard.

Foley is the projected winner for the Fifth District seat, which covers many

South County cities including Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

Unions were influential in electing candidates to office, according to Councilmember Laura Ferguson, who projected that such candidates would support the unions’ wishes and not remain objective.

“I’d just like to see the next council go ahead and address this, because it is a little deeper than what we have here on this page for them to consider,” Ferguson said of the letter.

Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan advised against the council involving itself in labor negotiations and advocated for more police and paying each deputy a higher salary.

“I think they risk their lives for us, and I couldn’t stand behind statements that tend to—and I know that’s not what you mean, Mayor James—cut the other way there,” said Duncan.

Duncan agreed with James’ suggestion to withdraw the topic and added that finding ways to increase revenue was the solution for rising costs, not cutting necessary services or staff.

Emotional Firsts and Lasts Occur as New City Clerk, Treasurer Sworn In

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

In her final act as San Clemente’s city clerk on Friday morning, Nov. 18, Joanne Baade swore in longtime coworker and friend Laura Campagnolo as her successor. Campagnolo then turned right around, performing her first action on the job, to swear in Charlie Smith as the town’s new city treasurer.

The occasion was an emotional affair,

as colleagues were present in the City Council Chambers of City Hall to watch Baade turn over her position, after serving three and a half terms in the elected official role and 36 total years working with the city.

“The city’s going to be in great hands,” she said. “I loved serving this city. I still live here, I’m available to help, and (San

Clemente) will be fine.”

Baade then rushed off to fulfill babysitting duties as a grandmother, something she’ll look to do more often, as expressed in her Oct. 1 resignation letter.

Friday’s event occurred after the City Council met Thursday afternoon, Nov. 17, to interview candidates they wanted to replace the outgoing Baade and former Treasurer Mark Taylor, who submitted his resignation on Oct. 2.

Taylor, who was initially appointed to the role in early 2013 and won subse quent bids for reelection, including in

2020, was not present for the swearing-in ceremony.

Mayor Gene James spoke glowingly of Baade, recognizing the “amazing job” that the detailed and focused former clerk had performed in her career with the city. James also said that he has enjoyed working with Campagnolo since his election to the council in 2019 and that she would be able to pick up right where Baade left off.

“I think it’d be fair to say you were Joanne’s protégé, (and) she was your mentor,” James told Campagnolo. “She

The San Clemente City Council decided against sending a letter urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors not to sign off on “unreasonable pay raises” during the board’s labor negotiations with the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriff’s. Photo: File

(Cont. from page 7) did a great job.”

James added that Smith, who campaigned for a council seat in 2020 along with James, had a background that placed him well above the competition. He expressed confidence in Smith’s ability to continue Taylor’s work as a good steward of the city’s finances.

“I just wanted to wish Joanne the very best in her retirement, and wish Laura the very best going forward,” James said. “We won’t see one blip on the radar screen in differences between what Joanne did and what Laura (will do) because of Joanne’s tutelage.”

Smith’s involvement with San Clemente dates to his time as a Beaches, Parks & Recreation commissioner in 2016 and on the Coastal Advisory Committee.

The new treasurer said his family’s presence Friday and support in his new venture meant the world to him.

“I think, first and foremost, (my responsibility) is to ensure that we keep the capital in this city as safe as possible,” said Smith, adding: “Secondarily, (it’s) trying to figure out if there’s things we can do that enhance on the margin.”

Smith respected the job Taylor had

done and maintained that he wanted to avoid dramatic changes, yet he desired to bring in his experience to improve financial aspects when appropriate.

Campagnolo, who has worked within both the city manager’s and city clerk’s offices in her 16 years with the city, said she was familiar with dealing with both the public and internal matters that include staff, council, and commissions.

She added that she has learned an abundance of information while working alongside Baade, who has won awards for her work.

“Joanne is very diligent, and I think she ingrained in all of us that the bar needs to always be high in how we deal with, again, internal employees, the public, elected officials, everybody,” said Campagnolo.

Campagnolo expressed a need for her office to respond to challenges it faces, to be efficient, and provide quality customer service.

“Everything that goes to City Council begins in different departments but comes to us; we push it out through the agenda, and then everything finishes through us,” Campagnolo said. “So, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, all of that. We need to be at the top of our game every day.”

Joanne Baade performs her last act as San Clemente’s city clerk by swearing in her replacement and longtime coworker Laura Campagnolo on Friday morning, Nov. 18, at City Hall. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Letters to The Editor

FRED SWEGLES

AMY BEHRENS, Casa Romantica executive director

Fred Swegles was as much a voice for Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens as he was for the City of San Clemente. Maybe it was his own personal history with the estate, which was owned in the 1950s by his aunt (Evalyn Waring), and it was a historical marker key to Fred’s chronicles about the city’s past.

Or perhaps it was his commitment to sharing our mission as a nonprofit organization, seeing the uplifting impact of history, arts, and culture on his fellow citizens. Either way, Fred was always there for us.

A Swegles article published in the San Clemente Times that I share with visitors frequently, “Casa Ro-WHAT-ica?”, gave readers a glimpse of what the home of our city’s founder might have been if not for the fortitude and generosity of local residents who united to protect and renovate it.

I chuckle at the eye-popping plans of Casa Romantica squeezed underneath a hotel, restaurant, and conference center. Fred shared some of these scenarios at length, as well as his childhood memories of visiting Aunt Evalyn’s beautiful home, with our volunteers at their holiday party. Everyone chuckled at the hijinks he got into on the property!

One of the last articles he wrote about Casa Romantica was about how the “beloved historical landmark” had rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic with a surprising number of programs and activities. His pleasant words spurred many new visitors and dear old friends to stop by.

Thank you so much, Fred, for sharing Casa Romantica’s stories with our community. Now, we will continue to share your story. Rest easy.

CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL IN SAN CLEMENTE

ZDENKA DE GREE, San Clemente

Classical schools are quickly popping up across the country. Students in these schools learn well and test excellently.

Classical curriculum provides an outstanding education that is natural to a child’s development. Classical education follows three stages: Grammar (foundational knowledge), Logic, and Rhetoric.

For a young child in the grammar stage (K-5), classical education supports learning basic math facts and opera-

tions, English grammar, phonics and spelling, basic facts about nature, Latin, and a sound history.

For a middle school student, the approach changes, as students start to question everything. To support this questioning, Classical Education asks the learner to answer open-ended questions, research, make a judgment and lay out clear arguments followed by evidence.

Students also learn to listen respectfully to the arguments of others, because the student’s goal is to learn the truth, not to win an argument. Instead of repeating what the teacher just said, students learn how to find answers on their own following logic.

Students write clearly, discuss ideas in literature, different perspectives in history and perform experiments in science. Once in high school, students learn the art of rhetoric. They learn to further their language skills to argue well their points and to be aware of the audience.

Classical education is systematic, gradual, and rigorous. A student works hard to attain knowledge and feels good about accomplishing tasks. This motivates lifelong learning, because knowing feels good.

A big part of the classical learning pro cess is the instruction in virtue—honesty, hard work, joyfulness, and gratitude. Each student and teacher is valued and treated with dignity.

I can’t speak for California Republic Leadership Academy, as I don’t know anything about it, but Founder’s Classical Academy, being their model, is a very respectable school.

Typically, this type of education is only available in private schools. I would love to have this option for education available to everyone in a public school—as charter school is a public school. It would give an excellent educational option to our community.

BETTER TOGETHER MARK ENMEIER, San Clemente City Council candidate

The motto of San Clemente High School is “One Town, One Team.” I believe this is a core principle lying at

the heart and culture of our community. It is, in fact, why I chose to run for City Council.

I also believe that for a majority of the citizens of this town, that motto rings true. We see it at our football games, as well as our carnivals, parades, fiestas, nonprofit organizations, and even when we mourn the loss of a dear community member. I also see it when we have civil political discourse.

I love that the neighbors on my street represent Republicans, Democrats, Independents and one Canadian, all with varying perspectives on the same subjects. We can have differences of opin ions, yet we are able to listen and respect one another regardless of agreement. We do this, because we view each other as more than just a political label.

Unfortunately, there is a small minority in our community that seeks to turn those who we don’t agree with into the enemy and divide our town.

In a recent letter to the editor, because of my political beliefs that align with mainstream Democratic ideals, I was called “extreme.” This type of rhetoric leads our town into an “us vs. them” mentality. Thus, if you are not with us, then you are against us.

Rather than having sincere political discourse in which we can respectfully disagree while we listen to one another, we instead become entrenched in our own partisanship.

I wrote this on the eve of the election. No matter how the results play out, my hope is that San Clemente will continue down a path of mutual respect for our differences as we embody what it truly means to be “One Town, One Team.”

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THURSDAY | 24

RANCHO MISSION VIEJO TURKEY TROT

8-10:30 a.m. Work up an appetite before you sit down for a Thanksgiving meal. There will be a 5K, 10K and “Little Gobbler’s” 1K for young kids. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Rancho Mission Viejo during the run. All net proceeds will go toward The Nature Reserve. Start times vary for each race. The Pavilion and Sendero Field, 2 Tierno Road and 29201 Ortega Highway, Rancho Mission Viejo. turkeytrotontheranch.com.

FRIDAY | 25

PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT THE OUTLETS

Noon-6 p.m. Take advantage of an opportunity to get photos with Santa Claus this holiday season. Santa will first be available for pictures starting on Friday, as well as Saturday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 27. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s dance band Infl80ees will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

THURSDAY | 24 45TH ANNUAL DANA POINT TURKEY TROT

7-11 a.m. Run the race before you stuff your face. The 45th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot, presented by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, will welcome back nearly 10,000 participants to the Dana Point Harbor this Thanksgiving Day. Burn off those pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, Combo 10K/5K or Kid’s 1-mile Gobble Wobble. A portion of each registration will be donated to the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and South County Outreach. Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point. turkeytrot.com.

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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.

GREAT CHRISTMAS RING

5-6 p.m. Come and listen to handbell musicians from the Southern California area sharing the sounds of the holidays at the Outlets at San Clemente. If you are a handbell musician and would like to join SC Handbells, contact the group at schandbell@gmail.com. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.

ROOTS HOP REGGAE

5-8 p.m. Get your skanking shoes ready for Roots Hop Reggae at Los Molinos Beer in San Clemente. Jah Mex will be spinning rare and classic Jamaican vinyl with special guest MC Jah Faith on the mic. Los Molinos Brewery, 151 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente.

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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.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. The Feed Barn, 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. vetcarepetclinic.com. 714.895.8600.

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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 | 29

STANDING UP AGAINST HATE

10:15 a.m. The Chabad San Clemente and San Clemente High present this event to feature Dr. Jacob Eisenbach as the keynote speaker. Eisenbach, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor and author, will share his story of survival to serve as a powerful message in our timely battle against antisemitism, bigotry and hate. San Clemente High gymnasium, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. jewishsc.com.

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.

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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.

Photo: Breeana Greenberg

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Says a Lot About Supposedly Nothing

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Two decades ago, Hollywood tried to make Irish actor Colin Farrell into the next big movie star, a la Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt. But now, it turns out, he is much more interesting as a character actor than traditional leading man.

Farrell’s latest feature and third collabora tion with writer-director Martin McDonagh is The Banshees of Inisherin, co-starring Brendan Gleeson, who also worked with Farrell and McDonagh on the cult classic In Bruges (2008).

The trailer for Banshees would make you think the period piece is just as hilarious as the trio’s previous hit, but in actuality, it’s

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TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a triv ia night every Wednesday. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Cap istrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. If you are a musi cian, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednes day nights. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

THURSDAY | 01

CASA LUMINA HOLIDAY WALK

5-7 p.m. Casa Romantica invites the community to check out its magical garden walk with creative activities and more than 1,000 twinkling lights. Explore Casa Romantica’s historic seaside home and gardens, transformed into an illuminated and festively decorated winter wonderland at night. A fun, family-friendly experience for all, each night of the Casa Lumina Holiday Walk will include an illuminated walk through Casa Romantica, live entertainment from local artists, crafts including Letters to Santa, and hot cocoa. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org.

pretty grounded in comparison.

Set on an Irish island called Inisherin during the Irish Civil War, Pádraic Súilleabháin (Farrell) lives a simple life with his sister, Siobhán (Kerry Condon), where they tend to their farm animals. Both are content to live their lives ordinarily, until one day, Pádraic’s world comes to a halt.

His closest friend, Colm Doherty (Gleeson),

suddenly wants nothing to do with him for some inexplicit reason. While determined to figure out what he’s done to offend Colm, Pádraic is also dodging local nuisances: youthful Dominic Kearney (Barry Keoghan) and elderly Mrs. McCormick (Sheila Flitton).

The first 40 minutes or so of The Banshees of Inisherin are incredibly Irish and seemingly much ado about nothing at all. This lines up

perfectly with McDonagh’s usual sense of humor of mixing irrelevant behavior with serious subjects. But the last half-hour takes a rather dark turn regarding Gleeson’s and Keoghan’s characters, which is also on brand for the filmmaker.

Farrell proves yet again that he stands out the most in modest, small-budget dramedies, compared to action-packed blockbusters. Gleeson and Keoghan are great, as usual, in Banshees, and it’s nice to see Farrell back home in Ireland.

But I was most drawn in the cast to Condon, whom I wasn’t familiar with before viewing the film, and am interested in seeing more of her acting.

Though there is a lot to admire about Banshees of Inisherin, my one problem throughout the movie is I just don’t get why Pádraic is friends with Colm in the first place. We get the sense Pádraic is an average man with no specific interests or complaints, so his standards aren’t particularly high. But why would he want to be best friends with such an unpleasant snob is a bit perplexing.

If you’re a fan of Farrell or anyone else in the cast or want to experience some genuine Irish culture and aesthetics on the big screen, The Banshees of Inisherin might still be worth a viewing. SC

ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS W

SHOW DETAILS

What: Squirrel Nut Zippers

When: Tuesday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m.

Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ith a mix of irreverence and heartfelt sentiment, eclectic musical act Squirrel Nut Zippers is looking to celebrate the Christmas season in San Juan Capistrano in a manner only they can.

The band—which blends elements of jazz, swing, Americana, punk rock and other styles— will be playing at The Coach House on Dec. 13 as part of their Christmas Caravan tour, which will include other West Coast dates in Seattle and Portland. Squirrel Nut Zippers was part of the swing music revival trend in the 1990s.

The tour is based off their 1998 album Christmas Caravan

“It’s a lot of fun,” band founder James “Jimbo” Mathus said of the show. “A lot of people like it.”

Mathus further said they like playing The Coach House and that he enjoys getting to visit San Juan Capistrano when they’re in the area, particularly Mission San Juan Capistrano.

“I love the town,” he said.

Squirrel Nut Zippers—which started in North Carolina—enjoys coming out to the West Coast and does so regularly, Mathus said. The Christmas Caravan tour is generally

a great time and one that is “high-energy.”

Since they began touring again in 2016 after a hiatus, the band is now at the “top of their game,” Mathus said. Concerts such as the upcoming gig at The Coach House give fans a chance to get up-close and personal with the band.

Currently, Squirrel Nut Zippers is a ninepiece act with a horn section and several singers who take turns on vocals. Their music brings together people of different back grounds, and while their songs mix in differ ent styles, Mathus said there’s “not one type of genre” you can decisively put your finger on with their music—though he does point to New Orleans jazz as a strong influence.

Dark humor is also a part of Mathus’ songwriting, and he said Christmas Caravan is a staple in a lot of people’s houses around the holidays.

Mathus admits that while he’s not a huge

For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $35.

fan of the holiday season, he likes the band’s Christmas material.

As the swing revival period of the ’90s has long since passed, Squirrel Nut Zippers continues hitting the road to entertain audiences.

Mathus—who is currently 56 years old— grew introspective as he noted he’s been playing music since he was 6 and doing it for a living going back to his 20s.

“It’s really nice and kind of reaffirming of why I got started, because I enjoyed the reactions of other people,” he said. “You’ll get a lot of action from us on stage.”

Mathus also reflected on the band’s lon gevity and chance to be a part of fans’ lives. Getting the chance to get back on stage after the COVID-19 shutdown just feels like “old times again” for Mathus.

“We’re still here, doing what we do,” he said. “We’re very unique. We’re very quirky. We put a lot of effort into our stage performance.” SC

Eclectic musical act Squirrel Nut Zippers promises zany holiday entertainment this December during their West Coast holiday tour, which includes a stop in San Juan Capistrano. Photo: Courtesy of Squirrel Nut Zippers

Photo: Courtesy of Jonathan Hession/Searchlight Pictures

FRIDAY, NOV. 25

HOLIDAY HARBOR LIGHTS & SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST

5-10 p.m. The Dana Point Harbor Partners is spreading seasonal cheer with the annual holiday light display that will illuminate the Harbor through Dec. 31. The Dana Point Harbor Partners also invites visitors to participate in the Holidays at the Harbor social media contest on Instagram through Dec. 22. Take a photo in front of one of the many light installations throughout the Harbor, tag @danapoint_Harbor on Instagram and use the hashtag #HolidaysattheHarbor. At the end of the campaign, one lucky winner will be chosen at random and awarded a special Dana Point Harbor package. Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point. danapointharbor.com.

PHOTOS

WITH SANTA AT THE OUTLETS

Noon-6 p.m. Get photos with Santa Claus this holiday season. Santa will first be available for pictures starting on Friday, as well as Saturday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 27. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

TREE

LIGHTING AT INN AT THE MISSION

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

5-6 p.m. The downtown boutique hotel Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano is helping bring the holiday spirit to town with a tree lighting. Santa Claus will be there to celebrate, and there will also be hot chocolate and seasonal treats. The San Juan Capistrano Elementary School Choir will perform. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26907 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.5700. innatthemissionsjc.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

CASA LUMINA HOLIDAY WALK

5-7 p.m. Casa Romantica invites the community to check out its magical garden walk with creative activities and more than 1,000 twinkling lights. Explore Casa Romantica’s historic seaside home and gardens, transformed into an illuminated and festively decorated winter wonderland at night. A fun, family-friendly experience for all, each night

of the Casa Lumina Holiday Walk will include an illuminated walk through Casa Romantica, live entertainment from local artists, crafts including Letters to Santa, and hot cocoa. Tickets are $15. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

HARBOR LIGHTS CRUISE

6 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf invites visitors to take a 60-minute boat ride around the Dana Point Harbor and enjoy holiday music and the light displays from both land and the sea. These family-friendly cruises are available on select weekend nights, including Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 1618. Tickets for adults are $25 per person, children ages 3-12 are $15 per person, and toddlers ages 2 and under are $5 each. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danawharf.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9-11 a.m. Enjoy a catered breakfast along with a meet-and-greet with Santa and children’s activities. $15 per person. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

BOAT RIDES WITH SANTA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching will host the annual Boat Rides with Santa on Dec. 3-4. Take photos with Santa and his holiday helpers on this adventure at sea for a $5 donation, with proceeds supporting Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay. Reserva tions are required. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danawharf.com.

SANTA’S JOLLY TROLLEY

1:30-5:30 p.m. Santa and his elves from the City of Dana Point’s Recreation Division will ride the Jolly Trolley and stop at park locations and hand out pre-packaged treats for kids up to 12 years of age. Santa’s elves will also collect letters for Santa. The trolley will stop at Sunset Park from 1:30-2 p.m.; at Dana Woods Park from 2:30-3 p.m.; Sea Canyon Park from 3:30-4 p.m.; and La Plaza Park from 4:30-5:30 p.m. recreation@danapoint.org. 949.248.3536. danapoint.org.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

2 p.m. Watch a live performance of the hol iday classic A Christmas Carol at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Another show ing will be held later in the day at 7 p.m. Performances will run through Dec. 18. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.com.

CAPISTRANO LIGHTS

4-6 p.m. The annual holiday program will return with festive lights, music and audio tours. There will also be Christmas trees, a Nativity scene, carolers, photo opportunities and nightly tree lightings. Capistrano Lights will be open on select dates through Dec. 30. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. capistranolights.com.

SANTA’S VILLAGE BY THE SEA AND PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ

4-8 p.m. The City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Downtown Business Association present this festive downtown holiday tradition along Avenida Del Mar. Music, food, hot chocolate, popcorn and other refreshments will be available. Other activities include unlimited games and Snow Hill access, cookie decorating, and crafts with a wristband. Enjoy late-hours shopping among the twinkling lights, carolers, street musicians, sweet treats and an artisans market. The city will also hold its big tree lighting at the Community Center, and don’t miss Santa’s arrival to Downtown San Clemente, starting at the top of Del Mar, at around 4 p.m. san-clemente.org. scdba.org.

LA PLAZA TREE LIGHTING

4:30-5:30 p.m. This tree-lighting event will feature carolers, hot chocolate and cookies. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. The countdown to light the tree will begin at 5:15. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza St, Dana Point. recreation@danapoint.org. 949.248.3536.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE COTTAGE GALLERY

5-8 p.m. Los Rios Street art gallery The Cottage House invites the public to come celebrate the holidays, in conjunction with the City of San Juan Capistrano’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Expect cookies, music and fun. The

Cottage Gallery, 31701 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.340.6693. cottagegalleryonlosrios.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

5:45 p.m. The City of San Juan Capistrano’s annual tradition will light up downtown. There will be entertainment held before the lighting, including a holiday musical show. Other holiday activities will follow the lighting. Historic Town Center Park, 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

THE NORTH POLE AT LOS RIOS STREET

4:30-8:30 p.m. Venture down to one of California’s oldest streets after the City of San Juan Capistrano’s tree lighting ceremony for more seasonal festivities. Enjoy shopping for gifts at local businesses, photos with Santa Claus, story time with Mrs. Claus, face painting and other activities. The event is free to attend. Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

HOLIDAY MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES

7:30 p.m. Longtime San Clemente resident Mike Chamberlin will present holiday music from the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s with numerous sing-alongs. The event also may feature an appearance from Frosty the Snowman. $20. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

‘SLEIGH THE HOLIDAYS’ MARKET & FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-6 p.m. This curated holiday market on Del Prado will showcase local artisans and small businesses, as well as gourmet street food, specialty cocktail bars, live music, carolers, and a kids’ zone with activities for families. Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point. thepopupshoppesoc@gmail.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

PINES PARK TREE LIGHTING

4:30-5:30 p.m. Santa and his elves will be arriving at Pines Park on his Jolly Trolley to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age. The event features carolers, hot chocolate and cookies. The tree lighting will take place at 5:15 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano. recreation@ danapoint.org. 949.248.3536.

by Tom Marshall

THE WAR OF THE ROSES

Asuspected gang-related shooting this past summer in Max Berg Plaza Park prompted San Clemente city officials to remove objects that gang members could hide behind.

As a result, 6-foot-tall beds of white roses were dug up and thrown away. No big deal, right? Not so fast. It turns out the roses were of historic value. Therein lies the tale of the “Peace Roses.”

In 1935, French rose breeder Francis Meilland developed a seedling that promised to become a sturdier rose bush than previously available, which could flourish in many climates. Four years later, it was officially celebrated by gardening professionals.

Three months after that, Hitler rolled into France at the outbreak of World War II. Three of the bushes were secretly smuggled out of France. One of them was actually sent to the United States in a diplomatic pouch. It did so well in the U.S. that it was decided to propagate thousands of plants for sale.

It was planned that the rose would be introduced to the public in a special ceremony on April 29, 1945, in Pasadena. By coincidence, that is the day Berlin fell and the war in Europe came to an end. Two white doves were released at the ceremony as it was announced that “this

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greatest new rose of our time should be named for the world’s greatest desire: Peace.” Within nine years, an estimated 30 million Peace Rose bushes flowered around the world.

HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS

BY TOM MARSHALL

Later in 1945, a Peace Rose was given to all 49 delegates at the first meeting of the United Nations in San Francisco.

Three of Max Berg Park’s Peace Rose bushes were dedicated by First Lady Pat Nixon in 1970 shortly after President Rich ard Nixon and his family moved to San Clemente. Others were originally planted by the local American Legion Post 423.

Removal of the bushes has upset neighborhood residents and the board of directors of the Historical Society.

“Nobody knew in advance that the city was going to tear out the bushes. They are representative of early San Clemente,” lamented American Legion Post Commander Michael Rogers.

“All of us in the neighborhood were re ally upset about this,” said Jim Gatacre, a resident of the neighborhood since 1951.

He is donating three Peace Rose bushes to be planted in the park early next

Did

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Arabella

Say hello to Arabella, a pretty momma kitty with striking green eyes. With her kittens all adopted, Arabella is finally ready for some “me time.” She has a fun, curious personality and loves to play and explore. She is an independent lady but wouldn’t mind a like-minded feline roommate or two.

If you are interested in adopting Arabella, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment. SC

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdi vided 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

year. He is asking others to do the same. City staff has named Gatacre as coordinator for the planting. Laura Bard of the San Clemente Garden Club says the group will do the actual planting.

Originally named San Clemente Plaza Park, it once had a pond with black and white swans. The name was changed to honor longtime City Clerk Max Berg, who had gained fame touring with Bob Crosby as a comedian during WWII.

In the 1980s, a concrete pavilion was

added. Gatacre and others would like that to be torn down, restoring the original look of the park. But, that’s a story for another time.

Tom Marshall is a member of the San Clemente Historical Society and a retired journalist. SC

• Through November 15th in San Clemente, there have been 631 closed sales this year, with an average price of $1,757,891, and averaging 21 days to sell.

• In San Clemente, Dana Point, and San Juan Capistrano there are only six total “Notice of Default” type listings on the market, with almost 100% being standard type sales.

• We still have historically low inventory with only 117 active listings in San Clemente, with an average asking price of $2,298,158.

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

Pictured is how Plaza Park (now called Max Berg Plaza Park) looked originally. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

It’s time to expect more…

Married 40 Years, a Recent Widow Sees No Chance of Dating Again

Earlier this month, I received an email from a recent widow. She gave me permission to share its contents in this column. I will call her Maggie Mae (not her actual name).

Maggie Mae wrote, “I follow your articles in the San Clemente Times. I enjoy hearing the male perspective on dating. I haven’t noticed women writing to you saying something like this, so I will say it: ‘I am 60, recently widowed after 40 years of marriage (COVID-19 took my college sweetheart) and wanting to date.’

“I tried the dating apps and failed. I am not willing to pay $5,000 for a professional matchmaker. I contacted a matchmak er; she was very nice initially. Then she found out my husband and I had opposite religious faiths, which was never an issue for us in 40 years. We celebrated both reli gions. She turned cold. It was shocking.

“Also, friends and family don’t know anyone for me to date.

“I am physically active. I volunteer and play sports, but I just don’t see a chance of dating again. Where do I start? Are you sure you aren’t a matchmaker?”

Tom’s response to Maggie Mae: “Thank you for mustering the courage to contact me. By writing, you have already started to enter the senior dating arena. More importantly, please don’t give up on the chance of dating again. You are young, and just beginning your quest.

“You didn’t fail with online dating; it just didn’t work out for you. While online dating has been successful for some seniors, many feel as you feel; it’s not their cup of tea.

“And, no, I’m not a matchmaker, but lately, a few south Orange County single guys around your age have contacted me. Perhaps you can exchange emails with them.

“You said friends and family don’t help you. But consider this: perhaps a neighbor down the street or across town appeals to you, but he isn’t available. However, life can change in an instant. That guy might become single overnight. He may feel like you, asking himself,

‘Where do I start?’ Keep reminding your friends and family that you’d like to meet a nice guy. Don’t give up asking them. It only takes one.

“Another indication that you have already started is by your volunteering and playing sports, places where you meet new people. The important thing: continue to get off the couch and out of the house and pursue activities you enjoy. Maybe even add a few more activities.

TOM BLAKE

“Finding a new relationship doesn’t just happen. However, you can help make it happen by interacting socially with people.

“If you see a man who appeals to you, and who appears to be available (no wedding ring or maybe he winks at you), strike up a conversation or ask him a question, whether in the produce or wine section of a store, at church, or wherever you go when you are out and about. Be assertive, but not aggressive, and always be friendly and smile. Exude positive energy.

“I recommend you sign up for my free weekly newsletter. Simply email me, and I’ll add you, or you can sign up on the homep age of my website listed below. I attempt to answer all emails in a timely manner.

“Having lost Greta, my partner of 25 years, last month, I understand your loneliness and pain. Perhaps, via my column in this newspaper, I can help you meet some new single men. But, remember, I’m not a matchmaker!”

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC

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Housing Element Rezoning Program – Zoning Code Amendments to be Consistent with State Housing Laws

A public hearing for the City Council to consider a recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt the proposed ordinances listed below, which amend various provisions of the San Clemente Municipal Code (“SCMC”) to effectuate revisions contemplated by the City’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element. The proposed ordinances subject to the public hearing are as follows:

• An ordinance amending SCMC Section 17.24.070 regarding density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives required by state law. This ordinance is exempt from the Califor nia Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pur suant to sections 15358, 15305, and 15061(b) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3).

• An ordinance amending SCMC Section 17.56.100 to comply with AB 139 regarding parking requirements for emergency shelters. This ordinance does not qualify as a “proj ect” under CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(a)) and, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

• An ordinance updating SCMC Section 17.28.270 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to comply with recent changes in state laws. This ordi nance is exempt from CEQA under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17.

• An ordinance amending various sections of the SCMC to ensure consistency with state law regarding low barrier navigation centers. This ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursu ant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

• An ordinance amending various provisions of the SCMC to ensure consistency with state law regarding supportive and transitional hous ing. This ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

• An ordinance amending various provisions of the SCMC regarding residential care facil ities. This ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development De partment at (949) 361-6190. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the pub lic hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clem ente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at the San Clemente City Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Cle

mente, California. All interested persons are invit ed to attend said hearing or by written communi cation to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the project.

Laura Campagnolo Legislative Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON DE CEMBER 6, 2022 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA REL ATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 21-229 – Specif ic Plan Amendments for Forster Ranch, Marble head Coastal, Marblehead Inland, Rancho San Clemente, and Talega.

A public hearing for the City Council to consider a recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt City-initiated amendments to the Talega, Rancho San Clemente, Forster Ranch, Marblehead Inland, and Marblehead Coastal Specific Plans (“Amendments”).

The Amendments are a phase of the work program to update the City’s planning documents to be consistent and compatible with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan (LUP), as required by State law. This effort is necessary to comply with State law and Council priorities in the City’s Gen eral Plan Strategic Implementation Program (SIP). Consistency between the General Plan, LUP, Zon ing Ordinance, and Specific Plans is a high-level priority project identified as Implementation Mea sure LU1 of the SIP based on Council direction. The Amendments propose the following:

• The Specific Plans will be updated to reflect changes to land use designations adopted in the Centennial General Plan and LUP. The project will update the boundary and labeling of zoning districts on maps. Many hand-drawn maps will be updated using the City’s Geographic Infor mation System (GIS) to improve the clarity and the accuracy of zoning boundaries.

• The Specific Plans will be updated to reflect changes to development standards and regula tions adopted in the Centennial General Plan, LUP, and Municipal Zoning Code. Permitted use tables will be updated as needed.

• General Plan goals and policies relevant to certain planning sectors will be incorporated into the documents, including new standards and regulations to encourage the relocation of automobile service uses to the Business and In dustrial Park areas.

• The project will also correct erroneous tables, text, and language governing land uses and permitted or conditionally permitted uses without modifying regulations.

The Amendments are exempt from CEQA review. The Amendments are mandatory actions under Government Code Section 65860 and are within the scope of the General Plan EIR and subsequent Addenda, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sec tions 15162 and 15168.

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development De partment at (949) 361-6189. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to raising only

those issues you or someone else raised at the pub lic hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clem ente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at the San Clemente City Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Cle mente, California. All interested persons are invit ed to attend said hearing or by written communi cation to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the project.

Laura Campagnolo Legislative Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOW ING:

Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA) 22-297, 212 Rosa HPPA, 212 Avenida Rosa

Public Hearing to consider a Mills Act agreement between the City and the owners of a historic pri vate single-family residence at 212 Avenida Rosa. Staff recommends that the project be found cate gorically exempt from the requirements of the Cal ifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursu ant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31: Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), because the project is a preservation effort that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Stan dards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restor ing, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA) 22-338, 217 Esplanade HPPA, 217 Es planade

Public Hearing to consider a Mills Act agreement between the City and the owners of a historic pri vate single-family residence at 217 Esplanade.

Staff recommends that the project be found cate gorically exempt from the requirements of the Cal ifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursu ant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31: Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), because the project is a preservation effort that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Stan dards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restor ing, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

Materials for this project are on-file at the Planning Division, at 910 Calle Negocio, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting Project Planner David Carrillo at (949) 361-6182 or CarrilloD@san-clemente.org. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in writ ten correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the San Clemente City Council on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:45 p.m. at the San Clemente Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or to pro vide written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the project.

For further details, please call or visit the Commu nity Development Department at the above phone number and address where information is on file and available for public inspection.

Laura Campagnolo Legislative Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON DE CEMBER 7, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Conditional Use Permit 22-328, Amendment to Outlet Conditional Use Permit (CUP 16349) for Outdoor Special Events, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa

A request to expand the previously approved program of outdoor events at the Outlets to in clude a weekly car show, biweekly food distribu tion, and seasonal events, such as a Christmas service or “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event, hosted in partnership with local non-profit or religious groups.

Staff recommends that the project be found cat egorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the project involves a negligible expansion of an ap proved commercial use requiring no significant site or building alterations.

Conditional Use Permit 22-342, The Happen ing Social Organization, 657 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 130

A request to allow a social organization for young adults with disabilities at a commercial suite located within a commercial center that consists primarily of medical offices, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the project involves the negligible expansion of existing or former use limited to the operation of a social organization within an existing com mercial suite, requiring no additional floor area or significant site or building alterations.

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development De partment at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the pub lic hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clem ente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to ex press their opinion for or against the request.

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

Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20226648719

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUBE RESIDENTIAL 34 PASEO VERDE SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B. HOMELOANLINK

1C. LETSMAKEANOFFER

Full Name of Registrant(s): PETER FRANK SASO 34 PASEO VERDE 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: 01/01/2007

/s/PETER SASO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 11/10/2022

Published in: San Clemente Times Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20226648340

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUL & BONES 23 WINDGATE ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656

Full Name of Registrant(s): CALEB JOSHUA KETCHAM 23 WINDGATE ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656

This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A

/s/CALEB KETCHAM

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 11/07/2022

Published in: San Clemente Times Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 30-2022-01290291

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner AREEANA YVETTE RICHARDSON filed a peti tion with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

AREEANA YVETTE RICHARDSON

Proposed Name

AREEANA YVETTE VELJANOVSKA

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be grant ed. 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 writ ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: January 12, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. Room: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center

Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically ap pear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remote ly 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” button; 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 web site 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) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to re quest an alternate 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 peti tion in the following newspaper of general circula tion, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 11/07/2022

JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Supe rior Court

Published: San Clemente Times, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 30-2022-01289860-CU-PT-CJC

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TA YUNG LIU (with variation TA-YUNG LIU) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

TA YUNG LIU (with variation TA-YUNG LIU)

Proposed Name

TAYUNG LIU

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be grant ed. 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 writ ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: January 12, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. Room: Remote Appearance. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated 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” button; 4. Click on the “Re mote 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 other wise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dis missed, 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 peti tion in the following newspaper of general circula tion, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 11/01/2022

JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Supe rior Court

Published: San Clemente Times, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226648231

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA SOLAR PLUS 11140 LOS ALAMITOS BLVD STE 201 LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720

ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B. 562 MARKETING

Full Name of Registrant(s): LMC PARTNERS, INC. 5534 E MONLACO RD LONG BEACH, CA 90808

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A

LMC PARTNERS, INC/s/JESSE RIVERA, JESSE RIVERA, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 11/04/2022

Published in: San Clemente Times Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226648082

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALL YOU LATER 918 E BALSAM AVE APT D ANAHEIM, CA 92805

Full Name of Registrant(s): CALL YOU LATER LLC 918 E BALSAM AVE APT D ANAHEIM, CA 92805

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liabil ity Company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

CALL YOU LATER LLC/s/TAISS HERNANDEZ, TAISS HERNANDEZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF FICER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 11/02/2022

Published in: San Clemente Times Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 30-2022-1274769

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

CHARISSA ANN LILLIAN SCHUBERT ELDER Proposed Name

CHARISSA LILLIAN SCHUBERT ELDER

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be grant ed. 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 writ ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing

Date: December 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. Room: Remotely. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this mes sage is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remote ly 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” button; 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 web site 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) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to re quest an alternate 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 peti tion in the following newspaper of general circula tion, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 10/20/2022

JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Supe rior Court

Published: San Clemente Times, November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2022

PUBLIC

Full

/s/LARISSA DAVIES

Published in: San Clemente Times November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHARISSA ANN LILLIAN SCHUBERT ELDER

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 1739

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Coun cil of the City of San Clemente, at its meeting of November 15, 2022, introduced the following or dinance:

Ordinance No. 1739 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 10.28.230(B) OF THE SAN CLEM ENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS AND ALLEYS.

Persons interested in receiving an inspection copy of the Ordinance are invited to call the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at Jimenezm@ san-clemente.org. Copies will be emailed or mailed to you at no cost.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will con sider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its meeting of December 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, lo cated at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clem ente.

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO Legislative Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 1737

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Coun cil of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular and Special Meeting of November 15, 2022, adopted the following ordinance:

Ordinance No. 1737 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA APPROV ING AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAN CLEMENTE HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENTS UPDATE PEIR UN DER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMEN TAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 22097, ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 22-098, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT WITH 250 FORRENT SENIOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A 7,500 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE; TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LOT INTO TWO LOTS; TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM REGIONAL MEDICAL FACILITIES 1 (RMF1) TO COM

MUNITY COMMERCIAL 4 (CC4); AND TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNA TION FROM RMF TO CC, LOCATED AT 654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES.

A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, lo cated at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, Califor nia. Persons interested in receiving a copy of the Ordinance are invited to contact the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at jimenezm@ san-clemente.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the above-ref erenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of November 1, 2022, and was adopted at the Regular and Special City Council meeting of November 15, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: DUNCAN, FERGUSON, KNOBLOCK

NOES: WARD, MAYOR JAMES

ABSENT: None

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO Legislative Administrator

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Golden Run

SCHS boys cross country wins first CIF-SS championship

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

It was a long run to glory for the San Clemente boys cross country team, but after 58 years of running, the Tritons finally captured a golden plaque. While the patented pack-running style was broken up, top-ranked San Clemente got just enough from all five of its scoring runners to hold off a challenge from Great Oak and capture the Triton boys’ first CIF-SS championship in the Division 1 Final last Saturday, Nov. 19, at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut.

San Clemente’s win also qualifies the Tritons to the CIF State Championships for the second consecutive season. The San Clemente boys will run in the State Division I race at noon next Saturday, Nov. 26, at Woodward Park in Fresno.

San Clemente’s CIF-SS championship represents the reward for a steady build

of the boys program.

After losing any meaningful season in 2020 to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tritons came back in force in 2021 with wins at the Orange County Championships and South Coast League Finals and qualification for San Clemente’s first run at CIF-SS State Championships in 32 years. The Tritons doubled up on all of that in 2022, with repeat wins at the Orange County Championships and South Coast League Finals to lead up to a No. 1 ranking in CIF-SS Division 1 and their first CIF-SS title.

On Saturday, the Tritons were paced

goals entering the fourth quarter, but the Dons prevailed, 12-7.

In their first season back under the helm of head coach Logan Powell, San Clemente (20-13) won the South Coast League and was the No. 1 seed in CIF-SS Division 2.

once again by a gutsy effort from senior Juan Chantaca.

Coming down the home stretch, Chan taca dug deep for one last kick of energy, as he entered into a full sprint toward the finish line. Chantaca chased down and passed his next competitor to edge into second place by just 0.6 seconds and take an individual silver at 14:59.8. Chantaca finished 24 seconds behind the leader, Matthew Donis of Highland, who claimed the fastest time of the day at 14:35.

Then came the race for the team title, as San Clemente finished more spread out than previous races.

Rory Catsimanes, a senior, finished in ninth at 15:11, and senior Grant Sestak and junior Taj Clark finished back-toback in 23rd and 24th at 15:33 and 15:36, respectively. Great Oak’s fourth runner finished in 28th, which left San Clemente with just a four-point lead as both teams waited for the finish of their fifth runner to decide the team championship.

For San Clemente, it was junior Pierce Clark who came through first with a 36th-place finish at 15:50 to clinch the CIF-SS title for the Tritons. Great Oak’s fifth runner finished 50th.

To round out San Clemente’s day, freshman Dallin Harrington finished 48th at 16:02, and junior Brett Ephraim finished 64th at 16:18.

On the girls side, San Clemente finished 11th in Division 1, with senior Kennedy Banks leading the team in 30th at 18:57. Lyza Yetter, a junior, finished 48th (19:28); senior Abigail Howard finished 59th (19:53); freshman Caiya McAlister finished 61st (19:55); and freshman Natalie Deyhimy finished 88th (20:29). Senior Madison Kerrigan finished 105th (21:04).

For other local teams, Dana Hills swept Division 3 with championships on both the boys and girls sides, including individual titles for boys sophomore Evan Noonan (15:03) and girls senior Allura Markow (17:31). JSerra’s girls won the Division 4 title, and St. Margaret’s boys were runner-up in Division 5. SC

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Boys Water Polo Advances to Regional Semifinals

Coming off a runner-up performance in the CIF-SS Division 2 Final on Nov. 12, the San Clemente boys water polo team got a chance to extend its season in the CIF State Southern California Regionals.

In the first round of Division II, the Tritons earned their first-ever Regionals victory in just their second appearance with a road win over Poway, 10-8, on Nov. 15, at Rancho Bernardo High School.

San Clemente went on the road again in the semifinals, also to San Diego County, but that would be the end of the road for the Tritons. San Clemente kept it tight early against top-seeded Cathedral Catholic and trailed by just two

Winter Sports Open Play

With the fall sports championships wrapping up, the winter sports season got going in earnest last week.

The San Clemente boys and girls basketball programs were out in full force with loaded tournament schedules to kick off their seasons.

The Triton girls led off with a 3-1 record at the Oxford Academy Tournament. San Clemente scored wins over Canyon (59-14), Troy (53-27) and South Coast League foe Tesoro (60-46). The Tritons’ only loss of the tournament came to the Trinity League’s Orange Lutheran by just four points, 58-54.

The San Clemente girls are next in action on Nov. 29 at Brea Olinda and play their first home game on Dec. 2 against Beckman.

The Triton boys dropped their first two games of the season but bounced back in a big way at the Jim Harris Tournament.

San Clemente dominated Valencia, 62-23, and held the Tigers to only six points in the first half to cruise to their first victory under new head coach Landon Pluimer. San Clemente closed the week with a win over host Ocean View, 40-31.

The San Clemente boys are next in action at the Portola/Woodbridge Tournament next week. The Tritons play their first home game on Dec. 14 against University.

The Triton girls water polo team opened with a win over Carlsbad, 14-3, on Nov. 16, but San Clemente won’t play next until Dec. 1 at Newport Harbor.

The San Clemente boys soccer team kicks off at Dana Hills on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and the Triton girls soccer team hosts Foothill on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The San Clemente boys and girls wrestling teams are also in action, with tournament play on Saturdays. SC

The San Clemente boys water polo team won its first-ever regional playoff game last week, but the Tritons fell in the semifinals. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

San Clemente boys cross country captured its first CIF-SS championship with a winning run by the top-ranked Tritons in Division 1. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Athletics

California Beaches Get High Marks

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation released its annual State of the Beach Report earlier this month, and there were some promising findings for the State of California.

Out of the 30 states (plus the territory of Puerto Rico) surveyed, California was one of only 11 to receive an A or B grade. Unfortunately, the report found that an eye-popping 67% of coastal areas are performing at adequate or poor levels.

To make its assessment, Surfrider lever aged a set of 12 different criteria broken up into four categories. This included sediment management, development, coastal armoring, and sea-level rise.

The states and territories that received the highest marks were those that feature “strong policies regarding coastal

building setbacks, restrictions on coastal armoring, limiting development and redevelopment, and the advancement of progressive sea-level rise policies that encourage local governments to incorporate climate adaptation measures into land use plans.”

“Rising seas and more powerful storms are already damaging community infrastructure, shrinking coastlines and diminishing the public’s ability to enjoy our favorite beaches across the country,” Stefanie Sekich-Quinn, Surfrider’s senior manager of the Coast and Climate Initia tive, said in a prepared statement.

“It is imperative that local, state and federal governments work together to protect our coastal communities from the growing impacts of climate change. Long-term climate planning not only safeguards our coastal communities, but it also makes economic sense,” Sekich-Quinn continued.

Not taking significant action against cli mate change, Sekich-Quinn noted, citing a recent report, could cost the U.S. economy $14.5 trillion over the next 50 years.

“Surfrider’s report provides a road map for states to improve coastal management and proactively plan for climate change impacts,” she said.

One of the biggest findings, and one that we’re seeing play out right before our eyes here in Orange County, is that 50% of U.S. beaches are under threat from coastal erosion. It’s a subject we tackled in this column a few weeks ago, and continues to be extremely pressing, especially along Beach Road and further south at Trestles and San Onofre.

“Surfrider has intentionally been increasing our work on climate change mitigation and adaptation to help provide solutions to this global issue,” Sekich-Quinn said. “In addition to the graded assessments, we have also included targeted suggestions for improvements for each state in our report.”

“While the climate emergency is daunting, Surfrider is working around the country every day with our network of volunteers and local representatives to help protect our communities, ecological resources and recreational access,”

she added.

It isn’t all doom and gloom. There were some positive findings. Surfrider points to both the Biden administration and Congress as taking important steps to protect our coastlines and prepare for climate change.

The report highlights two important federal bills that will, hopefully, make a difference. The first is the bipartisan infrastructure bill, as well as the Inflation Reduction Act. Both will provide financial resources to communities so they can invest in infrastructure that is more resis tant to the effects of climate change.

Surfrider also celebrated the OceanBased Climate Solutions Act, which is still working its way through Congress. If it is signed into law, it will “improve ocean protection, increase Blue Carbon Ecosystems, promote responsible renewable offshore energy and help communities to adapt to sea-level rise.”

The first State of the Beach report was released in 2017, and it’s important to remember that a lot of areas are moving in the right direction. The fight to preserve and protect our beaches and oceans is one that can be won.

Since the first report, Surfrider has found that 12 states have improved their coastal policies as they develop strategies to deal with the effects of climate change, including coastal erosion and sea-level rise. California continues to be a leader in this effort, and we should all be proud of that.

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

Let’s All Be Thankful

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

f you’re a young, frothing grom, there are few places on this beautiful blue planet better suited to be a young surfer than Dana Point and San Clemente. We have much to be thankful for.

Rather than highlight one rising star, this week, we’re taking a moment to reflect and celebrate just how good we all have it.

It starts with the ocean. We’re so lucky to have a clean, healthy coastline with consistent surf right at our backdoor. From San

Onofre to Salt Creek, Trestles to Strands, there is such an abundance of opportunity to explore and score.

And right behind our exquisite ocean are our stellar communities. From the local schools that foster camaraderie and sportsmanship, to the surf clubs that continue the tradition of competing and togetherness, to the area surf shops that anchor our communities and make sure we always have wax when we need it.

Finally, from surfboard shapers to all the local brands and businesses, we’re also so incredibly lucky to have such a strong and sup portive industry right here. It gives the groms the resources they need to get to the next level and their parents the jobs to pay the bills.

Needless to say, we have a lot to give thanks for this holiday season.

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Surfrider Foundation’s State of the Beach Report gives Golden State an A for its coastal protections