January 26, 2023

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Planning Commission Finds Pros, Cons in Permit Streamlining Amendment

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

At its last meeting on Jan. 18, the City of San Clemente’s Planning Commission reviewed a zoning amendment intended to streamline the permitting process for residents and contractors, and it will do so again in March.

Back in June 2022, the commission reviewed staff ideas for opportunities to speed up the process. The list of ideas eventually reached the City Council that later initiated the streamlining plans that would reduce the level of review for numerous types of projects.

“In some cases, it would be reducing a public hearing-type process from maybe a Planning Commission review to zoning administrator review, or zoning administrator review to an administrative-type process,” Christopher Wright, an associate planner, said during the meeting.

A major factor to determining what should be eligible for streamlining was the level of anticipated public concern based on staff’s prior experience. Officials also spoke with City of Santa Barbara staff while developing the potential ordinance.

“We consulted with their staff to figure out what they do on administrative reviews and borrowed a lot of their ideas, and made them our own as well,” Wright said.

The zoning amendment would allow for more staff approval of minor projects near historical structures and nonresidential properties, consolidate planning applications, allow beer and wine sales for on-site consumption at businesses with licenses for food service, and clarify permit review procedures.

City officials added it would continue to put all staff decisions in the commission’s packets to ensure transparency and give decisions to the council as well.

Commissioner Karen Prescott-Loeffler expressed concerns for restricting public access to the decision process within a community that emphasizes historic properties.

“I still think, because we are a small community and we have condensed spaces, that the public needs to have an opportunity to weigh in,” she said.

Prescott-Loeffler also said she saw how applicants would benefit, but she didn’t want to “usurp” the public from the process, which includes review from the commission.

Deputy Community Development Director Adam Atamian added that staff wanted to clarify that administrative approvals are specific to items generally not of public concern. He said staff are not making major changes to the scale of projects they want to streamline, such as projects that won’t be visible, that will be screened, or that are not visible when standing in front of historic property.

“What we’re trying to do is create better definitions of what could be approved by staff,” said Atamian. “Generally speaking, those recommendations are made from staff’s experience working on a lot of these types of projects.”

Commissioner Brent Davis asked for clarification on why the zoning project was initiated, saying that he saw significant value in having the commission review items. Atamian responded, saying that the council directed staff to remove obstacles from the city’s ability to issue permits.

Davis said he’d also like to see staff provide more clarity, or “hammer down,” all the possibilities that could occur within each of the scenarios staff presented regarding applicants’ projects or proposals.

After the staff presentation concluded, Vice Chair Cameron Cosgrove requested that staff include information that better frames the project overall, something he did not see in his report.

Framing was the most important aspect of the discussion, according to Cosgrove, more than the minute details of the proposed changes. Staff needed to explain to the council what trade-offs streamlining would bring.

“Those trade-offs are, ‘You want to go faster? Here’s an avenue: cut out public input,’ ” Cosgrove said. “ ‘Here are some options. Here’s your pros and cons. When you cut out public input in San Clemente with historical structures, you’re going to eliminate this.’ ”

Chair Pro Tem Steven Camp said he didn’t disagree with Cosgrove, but mentioned that there was a difference between what he believed Cosgrove was referring to in staff time and the amount of time the commission spends on projects.

The commission has no control over staff time and no ability to streamline the staff’s process, said Camp, just con-

trol over whether certain items come in front of the commission.

Camp added that he was shocked by the number of projects the group has to review when he first joined the commission and the Design Review Subcommittee, especially ones that have minimal impact.

“In general, that’s the direction we need to go: let’s give staff a little more leeway on these smaller projects,” he said.

Scott McKhann, Planning Commission chair, pointed out that it was best for the commission to use its best judgment that the council would likely accept, in response to Cosgrove’s comments. Davis countered McKhann’s point that the council essentially subcontracts the commission to handle planning matters, saying that the streamlining efforts would cut them out of the process.

McKhann gave an example of the commissioners addressing an unnecessary assignment that happened during one of his first meetings.

“We had to (address) a remodel of a triplex that was 299 feet away from an Ole Hanson house way over there,” said McKhann. “And I’m with (Camp), I’m like, ‘What the heck are we doing? Yes, they’re going to remodel it and make it better. Why are we slowing them down?’ ”

Commissioner Gary McCaughan spoke to another factor that was missing from the project’s discussion, in that the council needed to put more money into hiring city staff who could help process plans faster.

McCaughan added that his biggest concern involved the potential lack of consideration for the public and neighbors of proposed projects in terms of removing items from commission review and public noticing.

Commissioner Barton Crandell and Prescott-Loeffler weighed in to remind the panel of the conversations that were held before the city’s Centennial General Plan was last updated in 2014. Those conversations already approved the current system, they argued, and both were reticent to change the review process that could impact the look of “Spanish Village by the Sea.”

To clarify what exactly the council wanted to address, Atamian informed the commission that the zoning amendment was a refined interpretation of all the items on which council told staff to progress in streamlining in 2022.

“(The list of items was on) a New Business item (for) the Planning Commission last year,” he said. “It was the first time we talked about permit streamlining with the commission (in 2022). That list was provided to the City Council, at their request, for staff’s recommendations of ways to streamline the code.”

Permit streamlining has consistently emerged as a topic for the council to tackle for years, Atamian continued. The amendment included items that either haven’t been addressed to date or have presented themselves in recent years.

Prescott-Loeffler said she preferred to wait until upgrades to the city’s permitting software, TRAKIT, were completed to see whether that had positive effects on the process. She affirmed, however, that she did not want to see any alterations to reviews concerning historical structures and expressed a need for more time before going further with the amendment.

Commissioners expressed a desire to view metrics displaying how much time each project spends in each department, what kinds of permits get held up the

The San Clemente Planning Commission exercised caution in relation to protecting the city’s historical character while reviewing an amendment that is meant to simplify the permitting process at its Jan. 18 meeting. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Amtrak to Resume Weekend Passenger Service Through San Clemente

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

As the work to stabilize the railway in south San Clemente continues, commuter train service aboard the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is scheduled to resume weekend service between Orange County and San Diego starting on Feb. 4, Amtrak announced this week.

Passenger rail operations between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station and Oceanside have been suspended since Sept. 30, a result of movement on the track following the heavy rains that battered Southern California last fall.

“Emergency construction work has successfully stabilized the area, and a safety assessment has cleared the way for rail service to resume,” Amtrak said in its announcement.

While the Surfliner will shuttle passengers to and from San Diego on the week-

ends, Metrolink said it would continue to operate weekend commuter service as far as the San Clemente Pier. It added that it intends to resume service to Oceanside “only when we can offer the full schedule—on weekdays, as well as weekends.”

Metrolink’s current weekday service schedule takes passengers only as far south as the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station.

The Orange County Transportation Authority began the roughly $12 million emergency construction project in November that’s had crews driving large metal anchors into about 700 feet of the slope adjacent to the railroad track. The work is meant to keep the slope from pushing the track further toward the coast.

The construction was initially estimated to be completed by February, but with the recent rainstorms hitting California, the stabilization project slowed, with transportation officials recently forecasting the work to be completed by the end of March.

Passengers can check with both Amtrak and Metrolink for any updates regarding service at pacificsurfliner.com/alerts and metrolinktrains.com, respectively.

Capo Unified Trustees Announce Next Steps in Search for New Superintendent

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Feb. 1 to consider which consulting firm to work with as it searches for a new superintendent.

Board President Krista Castellanos announced the decision during the board’s regular monthly meeting on Jan. 18.

“Tonight, I’d like to kind of begin the process of searching for our new leader, and I’d like to have an open discussion with the board,” Castellanos said. “Regarding the recruitment of the new superintendent, procedurally the board must take action in open session to discuss options for a selection process and potentially select a search firm to aid the district in the recruitment of the superintendent.”

Several firms from California are expected to present their capabilities to the board for potential selection. Education Support Services, Leadership Associates and Dave Long & Associates were among the firms mentioned as potential candidates.

“I believe there are several firms within the state to do this type of work,” Castellanos said. “I would recommend we invite these firms to present their process and proposed scope of work at the special meeting as an information discussion item and then agendize a second action item whereby the board could select the firm during that same meeting.”

Trustee Amy Hanacek said having three or four firms to consider would give “a broad enough spectrum of choice.”

The Board of Trustees chose to terminate the contract for previous Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte during a specially called closed door meeting held in late December.

The vote to end Brulte’s run as superintendent was 4-3. Castellanos and trustees Michael Parham, Gary Pritchard and Hanacek voted for the termination. Trustees Gila Jones, Lisa Davis and Judy Bullockus voted to keep her on.

Trustees have not given a specific reason for the decision. Castellanos said the decision was made “not for cause.”

Jones addressed Brulte’s exit during the latest meeting and called it “the elephant in the room.”

“It’s time to look forward instead of looking back. I think everything I have ever worked with or worked for has had their pluses and minuses, their strengths and weaknesses, and Superintendent Vital Brulte was no exception,” Jones said. “I think she left this district with, one of my fellow trustees said to me, ‘good bones.’ She accomplished a lot here, and she had her own strengths and weaknesses. The next person will have theirs.”

Jones said she looks forward to seeing what the next superintendent’s strengths are.

“This is a great district. It’s got more than just good bones,” Jones said. “It’s got great people. It’s got great everything. I’m looking forward to the future.”

Deputy Superintendent Clark Hampton is serving as interim superintendent.

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most, and other statistics. Davis added that “data-driven decisions” were easier to make.

The commission also mentioned reviewing the council’s previous discussions of streamlining to better understand what the council wanted.

Camp summarized the commission’s sentiments as favoring simplification but having concerns over measures that affect the character of architecture in San Clemente. On that note, Cosgrove suggested having separate conversations

apart from streamlining to determine how the city wanted to approach projects relating to historical structures.

McKhann made a recommendation regarding how the commission should move forward with the zoning amendment.

“I’ll make a suggestion that we give maybe six weeks … or maybe four weeks, I don’t know, (for us) to get through it in light of this conversation. Then, if anybody has specific issues and things that they want to really drill down on, they can contact staff, meet

with staff, and then come back at a future meeting a little more informed,” he said.

Crandell reminded the commission to consider that if applicants come in with a sound project, having done their homework on design guidelines, they can get their project approved the first time. That isn’t always the case, according to Crandell, referencing times when people are forced to have their projects reviewed on numerous occasions, leading to delays.

“There’s some architects that don’t do

the homework as well as they should,” said Crandell. “Does that mean our system’s wrong? I don’t think so.”

As the commission agreed to continue the discussion to another meeting, McKhann asked his colleagues to consider the antiquated and expensive nature of story poles in relation to the amendment’s section on the design tool. To that subject, Prescott-Loeffler disagreed and felt that the tools do have significant value.

The commission unanimously voted to next address it at its March 8 meeting.

Amtrak announced on Monday, Jan. 23, that it plans to resume commuter rail service on the weekends between Orange County and San Diego following the monthslong suspension of service. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Crosstown Community Stalwart Dedicated to Service Dies at 85

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

To close the first Dana Point City Council meeting of 2023 on Jan. 17, Mayor Mike Frost did so in honor of a man who tirelessly served both Dana Point and San Clemente for decades.

Hank Snyder, 85, died on Dec. 14, from cardiac arrest. For decades, Snyder participated in countless local groups and community activities as part of the Dana Point Fifth Marine Regiment Support Group, the Dana Point Yacht Club, the Marine Corps League, and the San Clemente Exchange Club, among others.

His cohort and president of the Fifth Marine Support Group, Terry Rifkin, spoke at the meeting.

“I feel like our city lost a very special citizen, a very special friend,” she said. “I could always go to him for wisdom (and) mentoring. … Since we have no bricks and mortar, he allowed us to serve and work (at his Dana Point office). He will be sorely missed.”

Hank’s dedication to serving the place he called home was simply reflective of the man he was, said Barbara Snyder, his wife of 68 years. She added that he loved retaining his connection to the Marine Corps community after being a Marine for 28 years.

“He just always liked to belong to these organizations, and he always liked to be a working part of it, like the pres -

ident or treasurer,” Barbara said. “That’s just the kind of person he was. I think he was community-oriented.”

Snyder’s daughter, Kelly, also said that her father knew how much it would help the families of servicemembers living near Camp Pendleton by giving his time to them and organizing fundraising events.

She called him a “generous man” who constantly wanted to give back.

His attachment to Dana Point also manifested itself over the years in that he both set up his tax business and harbored his beloved boat, The Blade Runner, in town.

Wayne Eggleston, an Exchange Club member and executive director of the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation,

Heavy Winds Knock Down Tree, Closing Pickleball Courts at San G

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The high winds that blew through Southern California on Monday, Jan. 23, resulted in multiple trees toppling in San Clemente, including one that fell on the pickleball courts at San Gorgonio Park.

City officials had previously stated the courts would be closed through at least Tuesday, Jan. 24; however, signage posted on the fence enclosing the courts state that it will be closed through March.

According to Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Samantha Wylie, the new sign pertains to two of the courts that will remain closed because of the damage.

“Most of the pickleball courts (6 out of 8) reopened this morning save for two that will remain closed until the surface

can be repaired,” Wylie said in an email on Wednesday, Jan. 25. “The repairs on the two courts are expected to be complete by March. After the repairs are made, the remaining two courts will reopen.

Wylie had previously explained to San Clemente Times that the tree fell onto the court area sometime before 7 a.m. the previous day, after which a city maintenance contractor notified the Public Works Department.

Wylie said that since the tree’s position affected the fence line, surfacing, and walkway, the city had closed the courts until staff could remove the tree.

“Due to the large size of the tree and the challenging location, tree removal will take some time,” Wylie said in the email on Tuesday, adding: “The re -

also spoke to Snyder’s character.

“Hank was just a special, special guy,” said Eggleston. “He was always willing to help. He was always willing to be there for the Marine Corps and the various organizations in town.”

Snyder was born in Niagara Falls, New York in 1937 and met Barbara in Boston, when he was 16 years old and Barbara was 15. The two would marry one year later.

Barbara recalled her earliest thoughts about her husband, in that he was a nice man who came from a nice family and that they got along well. Speaking to his character in general, she described Snyder as ever-upstanding, honest, and an “overall good guy.”

“You could always go to him if you

had a problem, and he would help you solve it,” she said. “(He was) just a truly good guy with a good heart and a lot of wisdom.”

Snyder would be stationed at Orange County bases including the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, before coming to San Clemente and Camp Pendleton in 1976 and retiring out of Camp Pendleton in 1982.

Over the years, the Snyders would have five children: one son, David, as well as daughters Deborah, Karen, Cheryl, and Kelly.

Kelly said her father was a man of honor, integrity, and generosity, and that he lived a full life working and playing golf with friends up until the day he passed.

Hank significantly influenced his daughter to also be active in the community, participating in silent auctions for fundraisers at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course and St. Patrick’s Day events at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. Even in the present day, Kelly has had an eye for helping those in need around her.

For Barbara, her lasting memory of her husband is one that happened in the recent past before he got sick.

“We were going to meet somewhere and have a bite to eat and a glass of wine, and when I got there, he was waiting for me,” she said. “He had a big smile on his face, and he had one of his many hats on.”

That act of love is what Barbara said she will fondly look back on in the days to come, as she pushes forward with the loss of her lifelong love and pillar in the community.

opening date of the courts is still to be determined.”

Staff evaluated and surveyed the

damage on Monday, as well as starting communications with the city’s tree contractor to schedule a removal.

Local community volunteer Hank Snyder, pictured here by his wife Barbara Snyder, died in December 2022 after tirelessly working to make both Dana Point and San Clemente better. Photo: Courtesy of Terry Rifkin

Crews on Tuesday, Jan. 24, work to remove a tree that fell on the pickleball courts at San Gorgonio Park during the high winds that blew into Southern California on Monday, Jan. 23. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Launching a New Era for ‘Best Ofs’

Since launching in 2006, the San Clemente Times has proudly published its annual Best of San Clemente People’s Choice Ole Awards, highlighting all the businesses, individuals and groups that you, the readers, deemed the finest this town has to offer.

In that time, we’ve seen numerous locally owned shops and San Clemente-based organizations receive recognition for continuing to make our little slice of South Orange County special, unique and ever-so charming.

It’s been an incredible honor to present winners with their medals, and we know it also means a lot to many who get to proudly display their awards for patrons to see.

While the local business community has experienced many high points, it’s also had to overcome some lows—most recently, the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic beginning in 2020.

Recovery has, at times, felt slow, but there continue to be signs of promise. Unemployment in the area is down, the downtown corridor is buzzing, and new stores and restaurants keep popping up, in turn, giving us as a news team plenty of opportunities to report on fun and exciting changes.

It’s in that vein that we here at Picket Fence Media have decided to take our annual “Best of” awards in a fresh, new direction.

Many of our loyal readers have undoubtedly opened previous Best of San

Clemente issues and enjoyed the photos of delicious eats or smiling business owners, as well as the overall aesthetic and graphics.

Then there are our brief write-ups on the winners— emphasis on the word brief.

medals over the past 17 years.

So, who chooses the categories and businesses that will be featured? That would be myself and the rest of the editorial team—with input from PFM Publisher Norb Garrett, along with the design and sales departments.

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That selection was based on multiple factors, including, to name a few, how many overall medals the winning business has taken home in their respective category; whether the winner has established a dynasty or even unseated a dynasty; and reader appeal.

It’s important to state, though, that while some categories may not get a spotlight one year, there will be opportunities in the next.

To remedy that issue and give readers a more comprehensive and interesting view on many of the winning organizations, we’re moving away from those brief descriptions and are instead going to highlight just a handful of the categories.

This will give us the opportunity to sit down with some of the Gold and Silver Ole winners, for more in-depth features and profiles, allowing them to tell us their unique stories and history. It also presents a path to tell these stories visually through photo galleries online and video packages on our social channels.

Without revealing too much of what’s to come in the new issue, which drops on Feb. 9, I’d like to add that under this new format, we’ll be able to shine a light on some of our legacy businesses that have collected dozens of Gold and Silver

Change can be tough, and I expect to receive a few voicemails and emails from those disgruntled voices who oppose our decision. To them, I’ll stress that it’s been our mission to make sure our readers’ voices are heard by choosing who, what and where deserve the honor of “Best” in San Clemente.

That mission will continue to get represented in the upcoming issue. Every business, person, group or location that’s receiving a Gold or Silver Ole Award this year will still be listed and recognized.

The new issue is only a couple more weeks away, and we’re excited to present it to you. We’ve been hard at work putting it all together, as well as the upcoming Best of San Juan Capistrano and Best of Dana Point issues. We hope you enjoy and appreciate these unique stories told in our new format. SC

Honoring The Four Chaplains

The Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi, located in the San Clemente Pier Bowl and dedicated in November 2005, has a full schedule for the first half of 2023.

Park Semper Fi is available for military weddings, as well as reenlistment and memorial ceremonies.

Even though we have had a lot of rain, many visitors have enjoyed the beautiful views of the Pier Bowl and Pacific Ocean. We have installed a few non-military and military plaques in

remembrance of loved ones on the Honor/Remembrance Wall.

We invite those who wish to have a plaque installed to email heritage@marinemonument.com for information.

As soon as the weather dries out more, we will have our adopted San Clemente Marine Corps unit, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, do the major landscaping and heavy lifting. In the meantime, our daily volunteers and the San Clemente Garden Club will

keep our native plants in good shape.

On Friday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m., the American Legion Post 423 and the Marine Corps League 022 will have the 80th anniversary commemoration of the sacrifice of the Four Immortal Chaplains who gave their lives to enlisted military when a German U-boat sank the SS Dorchester during an Atlantic crossing.

As there were not enough life jackets available, these four chaplains gave their lifejackets so others could live.

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GUEST OPINION | Marine Corner by Wayne Eggleston

The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the Immortal Chaplains, or the Dorchester Chaplains, were four World War II chaplains who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the American troop ship SS Dorchester sank on Feb. 3, 1943, in what has been referred to as the second-worst sea disaster of WWII.

The public is invited, and parking is available.

On Memorial Day, May 29, at 2 p.m., we will have our annual Memorial Day Ceremony and will honor San Clemente Marines and veterans. Among them are Gunnery Sgt. Bob Harhay and Master Sgt. Hank Snyder.

The public is invited.

Our adopted Marine Corps unit, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Camp Pendleton, is deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy

sailors, assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), at Port of Colombo for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/ Marine Exercise Sri Lanka.

response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

A beautiful tribute, indeed.

MARINE CORNER

BY WAYNE EGGLESTON

CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability.

In its 28th year, the CARAT series comprises multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in

Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton saw a vision of a new USMC base in 1914, saying “the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advance Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast.”

So, when World War II began, the government chose his vision, then known as Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, now known as Camp Pendleton, as the USMC West Coast base.

In December 2022, a magnificent statue of the general, donated by the Camp Pendleton Historical Society, was dedicated across the street from the White House, which is the base of operations for the 1st Marine Division.

Over the years, The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c) (3), has provided an opportunity for the public to honor their military and non-military loved ones with a plaque on our Honor/Remembrance Wall. Should you wish further information, please contact us at heritage@ marinemonument.com or call 949.280.7752 SC

G. Wayne Eggleston is a former San Clemente councilmember and mayor, who previously sat on the city’s Planning Commission. He is the executive director of The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation.

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Hello to the Fabulous Fifth!

Thank you to all the Fifth District residents for the privilege to represent you. I look forward to continuing my service as the newly elected County Supervisor for the new Fabulous Fifth District.

In January of 2023, I was sworn in as your Fifth District Supervisor, which includes my hometown of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, a portion of Irvine, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel.

In 2022, we had a productive year of big changes and significant challenges at the County of Orange and in our office. Those challenges created opportunity.

I worked with my colleagues and the community to address the fentanyl epidemic, homeless crisis, and proliferation of illegal sober living homes harming our neighborhoods. I served on the John Wayne Airport Ad Hoc Committee, hired the first Black woman as airport director, and launched the Fly Friendly program.

We immediately benefited from Airport Director Charlene Reynolds’

expertise and began addressing years of deferred maintenance, improved concessions, greening up the airport, and transparency in the community.

health initiatives.

• $1.6 million for Orange County small businesses and local Chambers of Commerce.

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• $600,000 for law enforcement vehicles, crime victim support, anti-hate educational trips, and ADA accessibility for veterans.

FOLEY REPORT

BY OC BOARD SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY

We protected our coastline by securing federal funds for sand replenishment and negotiated a settlement with the company at fault for the 2021 Orange County Oil Spill.

We directed unprecedented investments in the community through millions of dollars in business, arts, nutrition, veterans, housing, and other types of grants.

Some of our most notable community investments last year included:

• $4.4 million to build housing, combat homelessness and address food insecurity.

• $3.9 million in arts and music, revitalizing schools, parks, pet adoptions, libraries and community gardens.

• $1.2 million for climate conservation, sustainability practices, and maternal

Our year in review is a preview of the work ethic our team embodies.

The privilege to represent 1,677,797, or 53%, of all Orange County residents in less than two years was a challenge, but offered me a breadth of experience that few other elected officials enjoy. I look forward to bringing that experience to our county for the next four years.

With all the celebrations completed, we are ready to get to work for the Fabulous Fifth District through many collaborations, conversations, and a can-do attitude. Please sign up for our newsletter by going to d5.ocgov.com. We want to hear from you about county issues you care about. Let’s get to work! SC

Elected in 2022, Katrina Foley represents the Fifth Supervisorial District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

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She was previously elected to serve the Second District from 2021-2022.

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THE CAPISTRANO ACTORS GUILD PRESENTS ‘INTO THE WOODS’

7:30 p.m. The Capistrano Actors Guild will perform Into the Woods at the Fish Tank Capo on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 27. On Saturday, Jan. 28, the matinée will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $45 and include wine, cheese and a silent auction. Fish Tank Capo, 34233 Via Santa Rosa, Dana Point. capistranoactorsguild.com.

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 12, enjoy the production of Leading Ladies, set in the 1950s and focusing on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut. When they hear that an old lady in York, Pennsylvania is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long-lost English nephews, the actors resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash, only to find that the nephews are actually nieces. Tickets are $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.com.

FRIDAY | 27

WOOD CRAFT WORKSHOP

6-9 p.m. Craft your own wood sign, plank tray or photo frame with this fun DIY workshop. Customize your project with

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FUTURE IS FEMALE’ PRESENTS FRESH START COMEDY SHOW

8-10 p.m. New Year, New Shows! Join Knuckleheads for a night of comedy with friends and laughter. The show is free, with doors opening at 8 p.m. and the comedy starting at 8:30 p.m. Mistress K hosts a talented bunch of up-and-coming comics. The headliner this week is Gayla Johnson, an actress and stand-up comedian. Townsend will also perform as the night’s musical guest following the comedy show. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

designer paints and non-toxic colors. Participants can register online beforehand. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Sublime tribute band 40oz to Freedom will perform. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SATURDAY | 28

HIKE AT SAN CLEMENTE

STATE BEACH

9-10 a.m. Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience the local state park. Meet at the visitor’s center to participate in this 1-mile, child-friendly walk. Day-use fees apply. 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. cryssie.moreno@parks.ca.gov.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK

7 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. At-

tendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

SUNDAY | 29

FARMERS MARKET

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

OCEAN INSTITUTE TIDE POOL HIKE

10 a.m.-noon. Explore the world between tides and join the Ocean Institute for a tide pool hike led by one of their expert naturalists. The hike is a moderate, 1- to 1½-mile round-trip walk. Participants should be prepared for rocky, uneven, and slick terrain and should wear closedtoed, closed-heeled sturdy shoes. Tickets are $15 for adults and children 3 and up and free for toddlers 2 and younger. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274.

MONDAY | 30

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop

new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

TUESDAY | 31

STILL LIFE PAINTING CLASS SERIES

4-5 p.m. Learn still life painting techniques in this Casa Romantica class series with Kelly Gallaher. All materials included. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. For ages 12-16, parents must remain on-site for the duration of the class. Admission ranges from $100-$120. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY | 01

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER

1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

LOW-COST K-9 VACCINE CLINIC 5-7 p.m. The San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter will host this clinic to offer K-9 vaccines, including the Da2PLP ($10), Bordetella ($10), and Rabies (free with the purchase of a dog license). 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. 949.492.1617.

OCEAN INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES:

DR. ARI FRIEDLAENDER 6 p.m. The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences and discoveries to the surface through presentations from an ocean of experts. Ecologist Dr. Ari Friedlaender will speak about protecting whale superhighways, blue corridors and whale habitats from human impacts. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AHEAD THURSDAY | 02

TASTE OF SAN JUAN

6-9 p.m. The Swallows Day Parade season is in full swing again, and that means the return of this annual showcase for local restaurants. Numerous eateries, including The Rooftop Kitchen + Bar, will be on hand to offer samples and compete for recognition in various categories—including best dessert. There will also be live music. Tickets are $50. Reata Park, 28632 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.615.1920. swallowsparade.com.

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ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE

FOOZ FIGHTERS

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ly along with me, I can’t quite make it alone.”

So go the lyrics for the Foo Fighters song “Learn to Fly.”

Come February, tribute band Fooz Fighters surely won’t be alone when they perform at The Coach House.

The band aims for an authentic recreation of the popular rock act fronted by Dave Grohl and will bring that energy to the San Juan Capistrano venue on Feb. 19. To that effect, Fooz Fighters lead singer Nicky Rich grew his hair out and sports a beard to resemble Grohl.

Rich has even gone as far as tattoos similar to the ones Grohl has.

Looking like a band is just as important as sounding like one when it comes to tribute acts, guitarist and founding member Brent Wright said.

“We were like, ‘Holy cow, he kind of looks like Dave Grohl,’ ” Wright said of Rich’s resemblance to the former Nirvana drummer.

Drawing on the discography of the Foo Fighters—which includes hit songs “My Hero” and “Everlong”—is an endeavor that appeals to a lot of people, according to Rich, adding: “I thought, for sure, we would be able to draw people in. Dave Grohl’s such a popular guy. He’s a rock star.”

The band Fooz Fighters has found that Foo Fighters’ loyal fans are willing to see them, as well. Rich said they’ve met some great people at shows who tend to be inviting and welcoming, an experience that has left him humbled.

Not only is Rich’s Grohl-esque hair a daily reality for him, it’s one that also causes him to sometimes be mistaken for the real deal when he’s walking down the street. Rich and Wright relayed anecdotes of Rich getting stopped for autographs while in Los Angeles for a concert.

“You put your heart into this thing,” Rich said. “We have just skyrocketed. It’s an investment.”

That investment isn’t one Fooz Fighters expects to profit from, either. Rich mentions they barely break even when it comes to touring. Instead, it’s something they do for

SHOW DETAILS | FOOZ FIGHTERS

Sunday, Feb. 19. Doors open at 5 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $20.

the fans—and given an actual Foo Fighters ticket may cost $200 to $300, paying $20 to see Fooz Fighters at The Coach House may be the more prudent option.

Additionally, Wright said it’s hard to sell original music now.

“The thing with the tribute band is it’s popular now,” Wright said. “This was a quick way to get up on the stage.”

Being on that stage has its challenges, though, since imitating Grohl musically can be hard. Rich said getting the screams down can be difficult—even for Grohl, who also has been left hoarse occasionally.

“I do all the screams,” Rich said. “It’s very taxing.”

Rich, too, notes they have spent hours and hours breaking down Foo Fighters songs to successfully replicate them. Authentically mimicking how Foo Fighters sound live is crucial to Fooz Fighters, because they’re not merely aiming for just the album sound.

Fooz Fighters members study live footage from Foo Fighters to achieve this and have seen the band in concert several times, Wright said.

“We want to be that whole Foo Fighters experience,” Wright said.

One difference between Foo Fighters and Fooz Fighters is the latter will go to places the former doesn’t go, such as Boise—where they’ll be starting their tour soon—and San Juan Capistrano for The Coach House show.

The Feb. 19 gig will be their first time at The Coach House and one in which Blink-182 tribute band Blink 180-True will also perform.

Rich played the San Juan spot a long time ago in a different capacity and would love to keep doing so on a regular basis.

Fans can expect a real Foo Fighters experience that night with actual amps and the whole live music works, Rich said.

“We’re not smoke and mirrors,” he said. “I can’t wait for the show and to meet some new friends.” SC

Tribute band Fooz Fighters looks forward to performing your favorite Foo Fighters songs at The Coach House on Feb. 19.

Photo: Courtesy of Leah Horstman

The Pressure to Be Perfect

have a confession to make. This article took me a long time to write.

I was afraid of the potential for it to turn out less-than-perfect. This fear became a roadblock in achieving my goal of writing on a topic I am passionate about.

It makes sense that we desire perfection, doesn’t it? Being perfect is glorified. Perfect athletes are the epitome of athletic performance, and bodybuilders achieve the peak human physique. Perfectionists tend to strive for perfecting their craft—or even their entire life.

However, many perfectionists fail to see the importance of mistakes as learning opportunities and have trouble recognizing that failure is often part of the long and arduous road to excellence. The perfectionist mindset can lead to high levels of stress, decreased productivity, strained relationships, and overall damage to our physical and mental health.

Strength in Numbers is a student club bringing attention toward the “pressure to be perfect” felt by a lot of high school students. Over the years, the club has fostered a community of students willing to share their struggles and learn healthier ways to approach stress and the challenges of life.

Strength in Numbers educates on substance use and a variety of topics relating to physical and mental health. I recommend high school students struggling with the perfectionist mindset join the club and follow them on Instagram @strength_in_numbers_oc to learn healthier ways to approach their goals.

When asked, a majority of Strength in Numbers students admitted that much of their stress comes from school. This makes sense, as the academic grading system rewards perfection with A grades

and the promise of a good future.

However, most people will not excel in every subject. It’s likely that a few classes will be a real struggle. This past semester, I got a B in my math class, and I took it very hard. One of my goals as a high school student had been to get straight A’s.

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WELLNESS & PREVENTION

BY ETHAN FURLONG

Thinking back on what led to my grade in the class, I recognized how much I’ve learned and grown as a person in other aspects of my life. I realized that the B—while not “perfect”— marks a time in my life in which I was evolving as a person and that this single mark on my report card is not the end-all-be-all measurement of my success or failure.

If you’re a student reading this, I want you to know that your bad grades don’t define you, either; it’s how you learn from them that does.

If you’re struggling with the pressure to be perfect, I encourage you to make your 2023 New Year’s resolution to not expect perfection out of yourself. You might even want to reframe your definition of success to something that’s more realistic and attainable.

Recognize the wins along the way: being able to balance a hectic schedule, learning, and persisting through challenges are accomplishments of which to be proud. Just as important, acknowledge that mistakes are inevitable.

In acknowledging these facts and persisting through, you can face your challenges head-on, recognizing that if you fear failure, you will never achieve success. And who knows? Through ac-

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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

knowledging mistakes in a healthy way and not expecting the unattainable out of yourself, you may be able to achieve the unimaginable.

Ethan Furlong is a junior at San Clemente High School and is president of the Strength in Numbers OC club. Students

See the solution in next week’s issue.

can learn more on the group’s Instagram @strength_in_numbers_oc. SC

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness and Prevention by Ethan Furlong

There is something strange going on in the senior single dating arena. Lately, I’ve been receiving emails from single seniors who say they’d like to have a romantic partner in their lives.

For example, Cher emailed, “I lost my love last year in January. He was a wonderful man. It’s been a year now, and I would very much like to meet someone wonderful again.”

On the other hand, I hear from other single seniors who say they are too busy to have a full-time partner in their lives.

Bruce, age 60, emailed, “I just got out of a short-term relationship which had me ‘running a rat race,’ where we both had our own homes and my lady friend wanted to be together almost every night.

“Juggling time between family, friends, the girlfriend, and work was a challenge. It’s not that I didn’t want to spend time with her, but restricting my family time because she had significantly more free time was not doable for me. However, seeing a mate two or three times a week might work.”

It’s not just men who want their relationships part-time. A surprising number of women do also.

Jonie wrote, “Most of the senior women I know are available for a part-time relationship but don’t want to take on a man full-time. The women have hobbies and friends and want quality alone time. They don’t want to give those things up, so a part-time relationship is perfect for them. Most are widows or divorcees who have learned that living alone has a lot of perks.”

I know a widow (11 years), age late 60s, who had three brief outings with a man she’d known for years. He seemed interested in her. Sparks were flying.

After the third outing, she emailed him, “I’m not willing to give up my free time for a relationship at this point in

my life. The little bit of free time I have, I like spending by myself or with my family.”

He shrugged his shoulders. She wasn’t available. Or perhaps he isn’t the right guy for her.

Another widow of two years manages the business that she and her husband owned. Plus, she is a caregiver in her own home for her elderly mother. She barely has time to come up for air or walk around the block. She’s a lovely person who’s not available for a relationship. Not currently, at least.

Gloria emailed, “I’m divorced 30+ years. I’m healthy and fun. People wonder why I haven’t found a guy friend all these years. I would love a casual relationship. Never clicked with anyone.

BY TOM BLAKE

“I’m not up for an all-consuming relationship. I enjoy my single life. I’m a writer, singer and a political activist. Last year, I met a seemingly nice guy online. He treated me to lunch.

“Based on our discussion, I felt he’d need more time than I was willing or able to give. I told him, ‘Even though I’m not working, I have a busy life, but it would be nice to get together on weekends.’ He cried. I hope he finds a nice woman offering what he needs.”

This single senior availability issue is new to me. I think I’m a two-to-threetimes-a-week guy for getting together with a woman. I told my buddy Mike that. He asked if the two to three times per week included time for intimacy. I choked on my wine.

Egad, I thought, and replied, “Let me get back to you on that.”

Wow, so much to think about under this availability umbrella. However,

senior singles shouldn’t make themselves available if they aren’t available themselves. SC

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.

ON LIFE AND LOVE

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236653388

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRANK WATERPROOFING 134 COMMERCIAL WAY COSTA MESA, CA 92627

Full Name of Registrant(s): CALIFORNIA DECK COATINGS INC 134 COMMERCIAL WAY COSTA MESA, CA 92627

This business is conducted by a California Corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2018

CALIFORNIA DECK COATINGS INC/s/ADAM JONES, ADAM JONES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 1/17/2023 Published in: San Clemente Times January 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

655 Camino de Los Mares - Minor Conditional Use Permit 22-403, South County Fitness Pilates Studio

A request to establish an all-ages, indoor Pilates studio with up to six students and one instructor per class, within an existing 1,444 sq. ft. tenant space located in the Community Commercial Zone (CC4) at the San Clemente Professional Plaza, located at 655 Camino De Los Mares. Operating hours are scheduled from 6 AM to 8 PM M-F and weekends 7 AM to 1 PM.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa - Special Activities Permit 23-008, American Crown Circus 2023 at the Outlets at San Clemente

A request to operate a circus event at the Outlets at San Clemente from March 2, 2023 to March 6, 2023, and from March 9, 2023 to March 13, 2023. Setup for the event, including temporary circus structures, is from February 28, 2023 to March 1, 2023, and breakdown is on March 14, 2023. Expected attendance is 150 to 200 people per day of the event.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) and Section 15311 (Class 11: Accessory Structures).

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

Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Zoning Administrator to express their opinion for or against the requests.

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

Zoning Administrator

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236653610

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAGUNA URGENT CARE 303 BROADWAY STREET UNIT 103 LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

Full Name of Registrant(s): PRESS HEALTH INC 303 BROADWAY STREET UNIT 103 LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

This business is conducted by a California Corporation

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

PRESS HEALTH INC/s/AMILA NISSANKA, AMILA NISSANKA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 1/19/2023 Published in: San Clemente Times January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 1748

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular Meeting of January 17, 2023, adopted the following ordinance:

Ordinance No. 1748 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.50 AND 17.86 AND AMENDING SECTION 17.52.020 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS UNDER SB9; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. 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-referenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of December 20, 2022, and was adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of January 17, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: CABRAL, ENMEIER, JAMES, KNOBLOCK, MAYOR DUNCAN

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

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ALBERTSONS SAN CLEMENTE

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We are looking to set up Interviews for open positions within our store. 949.369.5466 ask for Kaleka, Scott or Ray so we can set up an interview. Walk in interviews are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm. Open Positions: Stock Clerks, Bakery Clerks, Bakery Decorator, Bakery Baker, Meat Department, Service Deli Clerk, Front-end service and many More. 989 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673. (Albertsons companies is an equal opportunity employer)

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST (SSA)

The Orange Coast District of California State Parks is hiring a Staff Services Analyst (SSA) to assist with the daily analysis and review of special events at Doheny, San Clemente, and San Onofre State Beaches. The sector processes more than 1000 permits annually, including more than a dozen major sporting or music events with live media coverage and operating budgets exceeding two

million dollars. The major events have yearlong planning elements which require full-time attention from State Parks staff.

The sector generates over $750,000.00 annually in special events revenue and has hosted events including the Ohana Festival and World Surf League Finals. Please submit your application to CalCareers for JC-350751 (see url below). The salary range is $20.39 - $34.13 per hour. Education

Requirement: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year accredited college or university.

The hiring unit contact is Scott Kibbey (scott.kibbey@parks.ca.gov).

Final Filing Date: 1/30/2023 www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/ JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=350751

HOTEL MAID- HOUSEKEEPING NEEDED

A small beach hotel is looking for 2 or 3 maids to clean the motel rooms. They must have good attitude and be nice to the guests, clean the rooms when the guest checks out and have their own residence. Please call 949.229.5512 or come to Oceana Boutique Hotel office for an application.

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DENTISTS

Benjamin Stevens, D.D.S.

3553 Camino Mira Costa, Suite B, San Clemente, 949.493.2391, benstevensdds.com

Eric Johnson, D.D.S.

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

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045, arcadiaelectric.com

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ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

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

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

HUMAN RESOURCES

JH Consulting - Your HR Partner

1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. 313 714.321.2279, jhconsultingcompany.com

MUSIC LESSONS

Rock Club Music School

73 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.463.1968, beachcitiesrockclub.com

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

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

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Hamilton Le, D.M.D., F.A.C.P.

1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, San Clemente, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), moranperio.com

REALTORS

“Sandy & Rich” RE/MAX Coastal Homes 949.293.3236, sandyandrich.com

Scott Kidd, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 949.498.0487, skidd@bhhscal.com

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, news and more for all the San Clemente High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports and on Instagram @South_OC_Sports

Girls Basketball Surges over San Juan Hills in Pivotal League Contest

In games of this magnitude, any small thing can be the spark to light the path to victory, and that proved to be case for the San Clemente girls basketball team.

As the Tritons and San Juan Hills battled for sole possession of first place in the South Coast League, the Stallions pushed out to a seven-point lead early in the third quarter on a 3-pointer by Amanda Edwards. Minutes later, Edwards fouled out, which left San Juan Hills without two of its top-four scorers and gave San Clemente a clearance forward.

Zona Miller scored nine points in a 15-6 San Clemente run to put the Tritons ahead in the fourth quarter, and Kiley Quillin, Ellie Anderson and Claire Pham each hit 3-pointers to keep San Clemente ahead and hold off San Juan Hills, 68-59, on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, at San Clemente High School.

San Clemente, ranked No. 3 in CIF-SS Division 2AA, and San Juan Hills, ranked No. 4 in Division 2AA, will meet once more in the regular-season finale at San Juan Hills on Feb. 2.

“That was a great win for us,” San Clemente coach Kerri Husbands said. “San

Juan is such a great team, well-coached, outstanding players. I just love my girls. We’ve got a lot of fight in us. Play with a lot of heart, a lot of grit.”

Miller scored 13 of her 17 points in the second half to lead San Clemente. Pham was right behind with 16 points, and Anderson added 11 points.

Following a win over Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, Jan. 24, San Clemente (20-5, 5-0) has now won six games in a row.

The Tritons next host Trabuco Hills on Friday, Jan. 27, and Tesoro on Tuesday, Jan. 31, before the season finale at San Juan Hills.

Girls Water Polo Maintains League Perfection

The San Clemente girls water polo

program has not lost a South Coast League game since 2016, with the Tritons blowing away nearly every opponent by double-digits in the past three seasons.

Dana Hills didn’t break that league streak or their decade-plus streak against San Clemente on Saturday, Jan. 21, but the Dolphins put up the best fight in the South Coast League this season.

Dana Hills struck first, but San Clemente’s physical defense and quick ball movement pushed the Tritons out to yet another South Coast League victory, 11-5, at Dana Hills High School.

Both teams looked at their miscues with the extra attacker, with San Clemente (12-8, 5-0) missing a chance to get sharper for its eventual run in the CIF-SS

Division 1 playoffs.

“We’re a pretty talented team, you know?” San Clemente coach Logan Powell said. “So, it’s hard, if we go talent-to-talent, it’s hard to beat us in league. We’re just trying to tighten down a couple things. We were 2-for-11 on 6-on-5 today, and that realm that we’re trying to compete in, you’re not going to win close games going 2-for-11. We’re focusing on the fundamentals, balance and passing.”

Helene MacBeth led the Tritons with five goals. Phoebe DeMoss and Emmi Franklin each scored two goals, and Macey Punak and Talyn Pelkey each scored a goal.

San Clemente beat San Juan Hills, 15-4, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and plays at El Toro on Thursday, Jan. 26. The Tritons host Dana Hills on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Soccer Teams Take Draws in Tight League Races

Both the San Clemente boys and girls soccer teams settled for draws in their previous games, putting a dent in each of their South Coast League title chases.

The San Clemente girls (12-1-5, 2-0-2) played to a scoreless draw at home against fourth-place Capistrano Valley on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Tritons, ranked No. 10 in CIF-SS Division 1 & 2, are still within striking distance of first-place San Juan Hills (12-1-3, 4-1), ranked No. 8 in Division 1 & 2. San Clemente plays at San Juan Hills on Saturday, Jan. 28.

The San Clemente boys (6-3-7, 2-1-2) dropped their chance to stay within a win of first-place Mission Viejo (10-1-3, 4-0-1) after a 2-2 draw with second-place Aliso Niguel (8-1-1, 3-1-1) on Monday, Jan. 23. The Tritons led, 2-0, before the Aliso Niguel comeback. San Clemente hosts Mission Viejo on Monday, Jan. 30. SC

Wall of Fame Accepting Nomination Requests

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame Committee is currently taking requests for consideration to be nominated as part of the Wall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

“The Friends of San Clemente Foundation will soon be reviewing a growing list of local past and present residents for the esteemed honor of being placed on the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame,” a release from the foundation read. “Placement on the Wall is reserved

specifically for those who have personally achieved athletic excellence at a national or international level or mentored, coached or supported sports at any level. The Friends Foundation is reaching out to the public to expand its list of potential local nominees.“

“Over the last 95 years, there have been many amazingly qualified people pass through our town. We are committed to making sure no one is overlooked,” the release continued.

To be considered for induction to the

Wall of Fame, potential nominees need to have been born in San Clemente, attended school in San Clemente— with emphasis on San Clemente High School—or had lived in San Clemente while they reached their notable athletic achievements.

“Achieving athletic notoriety and then moving to San Clemente will not meet our qualification standards,” the release said.

The Sports Wall of Fame Committee will begin meeting in early February.

To be considered for nomination or

to sponsor someone for nomination, call the Friends of San Clemente Foundation office at 949.276.8866 or email sccybercafe@outlook.com and ask Mary for an application form.

The Wall of Fame resumed inducting nominees for its eighth annual ceremony last year after a two-year hiatus. Last year’s class featured three inductees: Mater Dei boys basketball coach Gary McKnight, all-around athlete Brandi Cumin Baksic and youth sports pioneer John Springman. SC

San Clemente girls basketball surged in the fourth quarter to defeat San Juan Hills on Saturday, Jan. 21, and move into sole possession of first place in the South Coast League. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Creativity Keeps Surfing Interesting

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 57-59 Degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 4-6’

Thursday: Combination of WNW swell and SSW rolling in with peaky chest to head high waves, (4-5’). Offshore Santa Ana winds through the day, strongest in the morning.

Outlook: The swell blend holds on Friday, maintaining chest to head high surf, (4-5’), then eases through the weekend, with Sunday’s waves in the waist to chest high range, (3-4’). Light offshore winds Friday morning, shift to light+ onshores for the afternoon. Light+ to moderate S-SSW winds due most of Saturday and Sunday.

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Surfing is many things to many people. It’s a sport. It’s a lifestyle.

It’s an escape. And for some, it’s artistic inspiration.

Look no further than the upcoming Vissla Add Color Surfboard Art Contest and the new short film Waves Apart by Josh Greene. Celebrating completely different mediums and modes of expression, the intent is the same: make the world a better place.

As a board builder, collector, and someone who’s spent most of his life in and around the water, Vissla founder Paul Naude was looking for a way to bring the international surfboard-building community together and shine some much-deserved light on the various approaches, styles and techniques for painting boards.

Enter the first-ever Add Color Surfboard Contest.

The contest ran from July through December of 2022 and was open to anyone with an Instagram account. All artists had to do was post their entry online and use the hashtag #VisslaAddColor. When it was all said and done, there were nearly 2,000 posts made.

“The response to the first Vissla global surfboard art contest was overwhelming, both in terms of the huge numbers of entries and the incredible art that emerged,” Naude told San Clemente Times. “We couldn’t be more pleased about the creativity this event exposed in the cornerstone item of surf culture, the surfboard.”

The awards ceremony and party are coming to the Brophy Gallery in San Clemente this Friday, Jan. 27. With a prize purse of more than $8,500, it truly is an international affair.

Arriving from Australia, Portugal, France, New York, Spain, San Diego and Hawaii, the top 20 boards will be on display. The judging panel includes San Clemente’s own Drew Brophy, as well as filmmaker and multimedia artist Thomas Campbell, master laminator Alex Villalobos and New Zealand-based artist

Jason Woodside.

The event will run from 6-9 p.m. with live music, drinks, and tacos.

In the theater department, Greene, a graduate of San Clemente High, just had his film Waves Apart nominated for the Student Academy Award and was accepted into the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Greene directed the film as his documentary thesis at the USC Film School.

When Greene was 13 years old, his bar mitzvah was held at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center. On display in the museum is an old, wooden Pacific System Homes board from the 1920s that features a small swastika on it.

Among the first mass-produced surfboards, they were created prior to World War II and the Nazis’ appropriation of the symbol. The board was removed from the room for the bar mitzvah out of respect, but the incident piqued his interest.

Years later, working with a dedicated

GROM OF THE WEEK

ZADDOCK HODGMAN

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

There’s a new generation of talented surfers rising at Salt Creek, and they’re already making their presence felt. Long an incubator of Orange County talent, the waves at Creek over the past few weeks have been going off, and the groms have been eating it up.

Among this next crop of talented and tight-

crew of friends, including Aslan Dalgic, Ela Passarelli, Jack Lattin, Elizabeth Sadauska and Liam Mills, Greene finally turned his vision to reality and is telling a story he’s long wanted to share.

“During the filmmaking process, I met incredibly talented surfers who are Jewish, just like me,” Greene told SC Times. “Filming near San Clemente, I met Israel ‘Izzy’ Paskowitz, one of Dorian ‘Doc’ Paskowitz’s sons.”

Greene recalled a story that Izzy told him about his father encountering someone in the water who had a spray-painted swastika on their surfboard.

“Outraged by such bigotry, (Izzy’s) dad confronted the man and destroyed his surfboard,” Greene said.

Greene also spoke about meeting Shaun Tomson, the 1977 World Champion of surfing, who revolutionized tube-riding.

“Shaun had a bar mitzvah when he, too, was 13. His bar mitzvah present was

a surfing trip to Hawaii,” Greene said. “In the film, Shaun speaks about how he required both surfing and his Jewish roots to overcome loss, and that in all our lives, we all possess the power to pursue light over darkness, a major theme in the film.”

Waves Apart is scheduled to have its global premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. An Oscar-qualifying festival, the film will air on Feb. 16 and Feb. 18.

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for 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

the lip mature beyond his years.

Putting his skills to good use last weekend, Zaddock ripped his way to a second-place finish in the Scholastic Surf Series’ Division 1 Boys event held in San Clemente.

Zaddock also recently earned the support of the Rip Curl Dana Point surf shop, so he’s got a sticker on the nose of his board and some great wetsuits to keep him warm this winter.

knit crew of young surfers is one Zaddock Hodgman. A stylish, young goofy-footer, his full-rail carves are impeccable, his backhand hammers powerful, and his creativity above

In the long, storied tradition of surfers and skaters, when he’s not in the water, you’ll probably find Zaddock kick-flipping down stairs or blasting airs at the local skatepark.

Keep an eye on Zaddock this season, as he’s started off 2023 on the good foot. More good things are undoubtedly on the way. SC

Vissla founder and CEO Paul Naude (left) has long been a supporter of surfboard shapers and artists. The first-ever Vissla Just Add Color Contest will host its awards ceremony on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Brophy Gallery in San Clemente. Photo: Courtesy of Vissla

Whether it’s painting surfboards or making films about its culture, self-expression is key in keeping the sport and lifestyle vibrant

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Zaddock Hodgman. Photo: Courtesy of @zaddictions