MARCH 24-30, 2022 | VOLUME 17, ISSUE 12
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Standing with Ukraine Local Rotaries, Clubs Show Support for Ukraine, Raise Funds for Refugees E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3
Blue and yellow ribbons tied to trees lining Avenida Del Mar show support for the nation of Ukraine and its fight against the Russian invasion. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
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Who’s on the Ballot for South OC’s Primary Election Races?
Council Approves New Format for Meetings, Agenda
Editor’s Pick: Panhe Festival Returns to San Clemente
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What’s Up With... TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK
Local Rotaries, Clubs Show Support for Ukraine, Raise Funds for Refugees BY C. JAYDEN SMITH
Even while thousands of miles and an entire ocean away, members of the San Clemente community are showing support for those still in Ukraine and the millions who have been displaced. On Saturday, March 19, the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary and other local Rotaries met with San Clemente High School’s Interact Club and the South Orange County Rotaract Club in Downtown San Clemente to string blue and yellow ribbons along both sides of Avenida Del Mar. While blue and yellow are the colors of the Ukrainian flag, they also represent the vast sky and wheat fields, respectively, that span the Eastern European country. Rotarians have painfully watched from the other side of the world as approximately 3.5 million people have fled since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, SC Sunrise Rotary President Sally Guon explained. They knew that they would have to find a way to support the Ukrainian people as part of their cause to promote peace. “While they have a need for just the basic necessities, water, food, shelter, medicine— those types of things—we just wanted to take a stand with Ukraine and, in solidarity, stand with its people,” Guon said. After Sunrise Rotary reached out to other local Rotary branches, the groups quickly agreed to the ribbon concept. The
Who’s on the Ballot for South OC’s Primary Election Races? BY BREEANA GREENBERG
The list of candidates running for several of the county, state and congressional offices this June has taken shape now that the March 11 deadline to file for candidacy in the Primary Elections has passed. Four candidates will vie for the Orange County Board’s Fifth District seat in the June 7 Primaries. Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett is wrapping up her second consecutive term and has her sights set on a higher office. This past December, she announced her candidacy for Congress. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
next step was getting the city on board. They first contacted San Clemente Mayor Gene James for his approval, and their project was sent on to Erik Sund, city manager, and the city’s arborist, to review the environmentally friendly jute ribbons that the clubs planned to use, and all parties approved. The agreement between the clubs and the city stipulated that the ribbons will remain visible for 60 days, with the clubs responsible for maintenance three times per week, before the city reevaluates whether to allow another 60-day period. Guon said she felt strongly that San Clemente officials were supportive of the community coming together for such a cause. The clubs met at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday at Café Calypso to fuel up for the day and learn how to tie a bow with the ribbons. They started at the intersection of El Camino Real and Del Mar, moving down the Del Mar business corridor for a few hours. During the process, people walking along the sidewalk interacted with the club members, asking questions and showing gratitude for what the clubs were doing. Interact Club President Luisa Rios said being a part of the effort meant a lot to her, as she was doing everything she could to better the situation. “The first step to any issue is raising awareness, and then (you go) from raising awareness to seeing what the actual problem is, and then (going through) the steps to see how to solve it,” she said. Guon called the experience “refreshing,” as her favorite moments of the day included talking with community members and taking in how the tied ribbons
looked once the clubs had finished. Mayor James also made an appearance at the event. “It was my pleasure to meet with high school students who are part of Rotary’s Interact who were spending their Saturday morning posting Ukraine’s national colors on the trees on Avenida Del Mar in an amazing show of support for the suffering people of Ukraine,” James said of the event in an email to San Clemente Times. “President Sally Guon of San Clemente Morning Rotary organized an amazing event with these very impressive Interact members while role modeling incredible leadership to these future leaders of our city.” Guon added that they spoke to passersby about Rotary International’s Disaster Response Fund, which is the larger initiative to support Ukrainians by providing basic necessities through donations. With peace as a frontline cause for Rotaries, it is important to help those who are victims of circumstance through no fault of their own, according to Guon. “These people are displaced, and they need our help,” she said. “(The fund) allows for an avenue to know exactly where
your donation will be going to and with the guarantee that 100% of your donation goes to the frontline or refugees.” Del Mar businesses will also be participating to support the cause. By shopping on April 9 and mentioning the Rotary Disaster Relief Fund, select businesses will share a percentage of their proceeds with the Rotary Foundation’s fund. “Partnering with Rotary Clubs in the Ukraine and on its borders, The Rotary Foundation Disaster Relief Fund assures that every donated dollar has the most purposeful impact to help those in need directly affected by this crisis,” Guon wrote in an email to SC Times. The SCHS Interact Club is also working to develop an additional fundraiser, which might include a bake sale. Those interested in donating may do so by check payable to The Rotary Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, sent to P.O. Box 73156, San Clemente, CA 92763; P.O. Box 4, San Clemente, CA 92674; or by contacting sallyguon@icloud.com for online instructions. Contributions made to the Disaster Response Fund by April 30 will qualify for use in Ukrainian support efforts.
For this year’s local county board race, which is using an updated district map approved this past November, current Second District Supervisor Katrina Foley will run against State Sen. Pat Bates (CA-36); Diane Harkey, a former State Assemblymember and Dana Point councilmember; and Newport Beach Councilmember Kevin Muldoon. The race for California’s 74th Assembly District will see two candidates—incumbent Assemblymember Laurie Davies and San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan—compete for the seat. California uses a top two-primary system, meaning the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will move on to the General Election in November. With Davies and Duncan being the only candi-
dates on the ballot this June, the Primary could serve as a preview in the fall, when the race will officially be decided. As for State Senate races in South Orange County, the 36th Senate District will be decided by voters in Dana Point and San Clemente, while voters in San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo will vote for candidates in the 38th Senate District. Huntington Beach Councilmember Kim Carr and Assemblymember Janet Nguyen (CA-72) have qualified for the 36th Senate District race. In the 38th Senate District, three candidates—retired fire Capt. Joe Kerr; Matt Gunderson, a small business owner; and Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear—have qualified for the race. And for the state’s 49th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Mike Levin, a
Democrat, is set to face six challengers this June. Former San Juan Capistrano Councilmember and 2020 congressional hopeful Brian Maryott announced his campaign to run again, paving the way for another potential showdown with Levin, depending on how things shape up in June. Bartlett, Oceanside Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez, Sheriff’s Deputy Josiah O’Neil, Cybersecurity and Military Officer Renee Taylor, and Nadia Smalley, a licensed vocational nurse and businesswoman, will join them on the ballot, as they all look to secure one of the top two spots that will allow them to compete for the congressional seat in November. (Ballot Cont. on page 4)
Local rotaries meet with the San Clemente High School Interact Club on Saturday, March 19, to string blue and yellow ribbons along Avenida Del Mar in a show of support for Ukraine. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary
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Shorecliffs to See Full Roster of Crossing Guards After Months-Long Wait BY C. JAYDEN SMITH
Despite the city amending a contract with All City Management Services (ACMS) in late 2021 to add five crossing guards near Shorecliffs Middle School, one position had remained open months later—that is, until this week. During the most recent San Clemente City Council meeting on March 15, Mayor Gene James mentioned concerns regarding the vacancy at the time, even going so far as to say he was pulling his hair out. “I don’t want to do, ‘The sky is falling, the sky is falling,’” he said. “It’s a dangerous intersection, and we still don’t have crossing guards there. I don’t know what we would have to pay a crossing guard to get there, but we need to do it.” City Manager Erik Sund said the Public Works Department had spoken with ACMS on a weekly basis to find a solution—discussions that come as ACMS recently added a signing bonus for new staff. James responded to Sund’s mention of potentially paying staffers more, saying it might be necessary if there is not a resolution by the next meeting. Amid calls from concerned parents over children’s safety when walking to and from school, the City Council last December voted to amend the contract, adding the crossing guards near the area of the Interstate 5 and Vista Hermosa intersection. ACMS has struggled for an extended time to find school crossing guards, according to Operations Manager Michele Busch. The job requires split shifts in which a staff member wakes up early in the morning and has to come back in the afternoon, and it can be dangerous with the amount of traffic nearby, making the position less than glamorous. However, the crossing guards “make a world of difference by being out there,” Busch said during an interview on Monday, March 21. “It’s become very difficult for us to find quality people with integrity who want to do the job,” Busch said, adding: “It is an industrywide issue that we are having since COVID, especially in San Clemente. We have never had trouble staffing prior to COVID.” The contractor had to compete with unemployment payments that allowed people to make more than they would as a crossing guard, earning $45 a day for an hour and a half to two hours of work. On Tuesday, March 22, San Clemente Times learned that ACMS is fully staffed for the area in question—though without much margin for absences, as it lacks a comfortable number of alternates. Currently, four crossing guards are San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
A crossing guard manages a crosswalk near the area of the Interstate 5 and Vista Hermosa intersection as Shorecliffs Middle School students head home for the day on Tuesday, March 22. Photo: C. Jayden Smith
split in pairs at both the intersection of Avenida Vista Hermosa and the Outlets at San Clemente, and the on/off ramp at the Interstate-5 northbound exit at Vista Hermosa. Busch said it would not be safe to only have one crossing guard at a location. “We stacked the Outlets first, (as) that was the priority that the city had asked for,” she added. “So, those two were staffed, and then the last to be staffed is the on/off ramp at the (I-5) freeway.” Area Supervisor ViAnn Patterson said that the new crossing guard to be stationed at the ramp may start around Thursday, March 24, but she is still in constant need of alternates. ACMS told the city that it would add the crossing guards as soon as possible for those sites, but it took until mid-February to hire the staff at the Outlets and until the week of March 14 to place people at the ramp. “Is there a delay in that? There was a delay, definitely,” Busch said. “But like I said, it takes time to find the right people to do those intersections.” James said he knows the need to add the last crossing guard at the ramp was urgent, as he expressed in an email on Monday to SC Times. “Due to the nature of the intersection, I was quite anxious to get it staffed with crossing guards in order to ensure the safety of the students walking to and from school,” he wrote. Strong crossing guards are needed at the especially large intersections, Busch said, which means people who are able to do all the movement necessary, fiercely ensure children’s safety against oncoming traffic, and who have integrity. Recruiting for the position is widespread. The firm advertises on typical job-posting sites such as Indeed and
COMMUNITY MEETINGS THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Rotary Club of San Clemente 5-6 p.m. The Rotary Club of San Clemente meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s VIP Lounge. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa. sanclementerotary.org SATURDAY, MARCH 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.
Craigslist, on social media sites including Facebook and Nextdoor, as well as through word of mouth and at schools themselves. Busch added during the Monday interview that she was confident the final position at the on/off ramp would be staffed without much further delay. It also helps that most crossing guards return for the next school year once they are with the company. She also made sure to mention that ACMS is hiring school crossing guards in general. “We would love to talk to anybody who is interested in doing the job,” Busch said. “It’s such a great job. It’s an important job. We’re out there keeping these kids safe as they go to and from school each day.” Page 4
(Ballot Cont. from page 3) Below is the complete list of qualified candidates running in the handful of races that voters will decide on, come June 7. *Denotes incumbent Orange County Board of Supervisors Fifth District • Second District Supervisor Katrina Foley • Sen. Pat Bates (CA-36) • Former Assemblymember Diane Harkey • Newport Beach Councilmember Kevin Muldoon California’s 74th Assembly District • Assemblymember Laurie Davies* • San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan California’s 36th State Senate District • Huntington Beach Councilmember Kim Carr • Assemblymember Janet Nguyen (CA-72) California’s 38th State Senate District • Retired Fire Capt. Joe Kerr • Small Business Owner Matt Gunderson • Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear 49th Congressional District • Rep. Mike Levin* • Former San Juan Capistrano Councilmember Brian Maryott • OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett • Oceanside Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez • Sheriff’s Deputy Josiah O’Neil • Cybersecurity and Military Officer Renee Taylor • LVN and Businesswoman Nadia Smalley sanclementetimes.com
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Council Approves New Format for Meetings, Agenda BY C. JAYDEN SMITH
City Council meetings will soon operate a bit differently, as councilmembers voted unanimously on March 15 in favor of reorganizing their public and closed sessions, as well as modifying their meeting agendas. The council will convene its public sessions, or business meetings, in two parts, with the first scheduled between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and the second slated for 7 p.m. The hour in between the two public sessions is booked for the council’s closed-door meeting. The new meeting format comes after Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan proposed last December that he and Mayor Gene James work with the city manager and city clerk to brainstorm ideas on making meetings more efficient and possibly shorter. Duncan said on March 15 he was
San Clemente’s City Council meetings will soon operate under a slightly different format, as councilmembers last week voted to reorganize their public and closed sessions, as well as modify meeting agendas—changes intended to streamline meetings and improve public access. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
“I think it does give the public better access and ability to comment on the things that matter to them the most, because they’ll have a better idea of when
pleased with the changes and the work done by staff, stating that the agenda items would be more predictable for residents engaged in the meetings.
those things are coming up,” he said. The public-comment portion, referred to as Oral Communications, along with reports from councilmembers and the consent calendar—bulked items approved in one council vote—will be held during part one of the business meeting. Second readings and the adoption of ordinances would be moved under the consent calendar, according to the city’s new agenda template. When the council returns to the second part of the business meeting at 7 p.m., a closed session report will be given from the city attorney, and special presentations will be held for updates on the homelessness issue and to recognize either a business or a resident. Part two of the public session will also include public hearings, and other items for the council to consider and deliberate on, as well as a continuation of councilmember reports. Though Councilmember Steve Knoblock commented that he felt the timing of the closed session was awkward, there were no changes made to the new agenda format as proposed by city staff.
Capo Unified to Hold Election to Fill Trustee Vacancy BY COLLIN BREAUX
The Capistrano Unified School District is planning to hold a special election in November to fill a vacancy for the Area 2 trustee seat, in the wake of former Trustee Pamela Braunstein’s resignation. The election will be held on Nov. 8, and the position will remain vacant until then. Area 2 covers Ladera Ranch and most of San Juan Capistrano. Braunstein recently resigned because of disagreements with proposed anti-mask policies brought forth by other trustees, as well as personal safety concerns following what she said was “never-ending, organized harassment by a certain vocal minority.” Trustees and parents who spoke during a meeting on March 16 favored deciding the new representative through an election instead of appointing someone. Even if someone was appointed in the interim, CUSD would still have to call a special election in November. “I was appointed, and Trustee (Judy) Bullockus was as well, but I think something happened in the world,” Trustee Krista Castellanos said. “We all had a life-altering event, and when life-altering events happen, things change. We’ve all had them, and have lived through a pandemic or are living through a pandemic. How I got to the board, I think, has now changed.” San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
CUSD will hold a special election this November to fill the governing body’s vacant seat, left by Pamela Braunstein. Photo: File
Hanacek said. “The fairest thing to do is to take it to the voters of that area.” CUSD cannot legally hold an election for the seat before November. Trustees also addressed the circumstances of Braunstein’s departure, including the hostile tone of recent board meetings fueled by anti-mask and anti-vaccination sentiments from parents and students. “Let’s focus on speaking to each other with kindness and respect. Let’s agree to disagree, and find common ground and work together to bring success to our students,” Castellanos said. “Let’s focus on educational leaders. Allow them to lead, and trust their knowledge and insight.” Jones said she is against audience
Trustee Gila Jones said someone who gets a provisional appointment is the “appointed incumbent.” “Generally, the appointed incumbent is reelected—so it may seem as though the voters are being given a choice, but the dice gets a little bit stacked,” Jones said. Trustee Amy Hanacek said appointments have been the previous norm, but “a trustee departure due to personal safety concerns and harassment and emotionally charged board meetings might be the new normal.” With more public focus on the school district, transparency and giving the public a voice are important, Hanacek said. “(The appointment process) was a way to circumvent a voters’ election,” Page 6
members booing trustees and student advisors with whom they disagree, also speaking about “inappropriate” and “threatening” emails she herself received. “I’ve served with these five board members for at least a year, as well as five others who’ve departed. Each of them has said things or voted in ways that has perplexed and frustrated me, and sometimes I’ve even been angry,” Jones said. “But without exception,” she continued, “I have found all 10 to be ethical, principled people who sit in these seats and spent countless hours on this job because they care deeply about children and their education.” sanclementetimes.com
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GUEST OPINION | The Downtown Buzz by Chris Aitken
HAPPY SPRING FROM THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION T he San Clemente Downtown Business Association is pleased to announce, and thankful to the city, that it is expected that outdoor dining will be returning this May! Outdoor dining, a program developed in partnership with the city by the SCDBA, was a resounding success from its inception in the summer of 2020 to the fall of 2021. The downtown businesses recognized its boost in commerce in the downtown area not only for restaurants, but retail and all business sectors. Sales-tax revenues exceeded city expectations, demonstrating its boost in business to our downtown community. The restaurant sector, through the lease of the outdoor dining spaces, provided direct funding to extend, for several months, another very popular and successful program—namely, the trolley in San Clemente. The trolley is also set to return to San Clemente this spring. San Clemente residents overwhelmingly recognized that the downtown was given a “European” ambience and vibrancy. San Clemente, with 281 days of average sunshine a year, was said to be an ideal location for outdoor dining.
Letters to The Editor WHAT TO DO ABOUT SPEEDING E-BIKES ON OUR SHARED PATHWAYS DAN VETH, Dana Point There has been much discussion about speeding e-bikes that now routinely terrorize what used to be pleasant shared pathways in our community. Laws have been passed and signs posted, but the speeders persist unabated. Just the other day, I was passed on the bike path by an e-bike doing at least 30 mph. After it passed me, it continued down the path, riding right past a sheriff coming the other way on a motorcycle. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
Residents also mentioned the program’s other benefits, such as added health and safety due to being outdoors, as well as ease of accessibility for strollers and pets. Last week, on March 15, the City Council approved the return of outdoor dining to San Clemente for the calendar years THE DOWNTOWN of 2022 and 2023. BUSINESS BUZZ The San Clemente BY CHRIS AITKEN Planning Commission has developed codes and standards for the outdoor decks, due to “lessons learned” when the decks were brought out rapidly for emergency purposes to save the restaurant sector. As there is a fee for leasing public space, the expectation is that only a certain number of restaurants will apply, thereby balancing the impact on parking in the downtown area, which is lessened by the use of the trolley. Do you love outdoor dining in the downtown area? If so, please feel free to share this with us at info@scdba.org, and thank your councilmembers for voting to bring back outdoor dining to San Clemente.
On behalf of the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, we continue to wish you and your families the very best for 2022. San Clemente, we continue to ask for you to “shop and dine local” and look forward to seeing you downtown! Chris Aitken is the Chairman of the Board of the San Clemente Downtown Business Association. Chris is also involved with two businesses in the downtown area, as the co-owner of H.H. Cotton’s restaurant and a partner of the personal injury law firm Aitken Aitken Cohn. SC
What’s needed is enforcement. The officer made no attempt to stop the speeder, but I am certain he would have if our city leaders would make it clear that enforcement is important and that we are willing to pay for it. If a few of these speeding bikes were impounded with a $1,000 fine to get a bike released, some behaviors would improve, and our paths would once again provide a pleasant shared experience for all.
847 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Russia. Shame on you and know you’ll burn in hell for this century’s worst genocide.
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CORRECTION: In the San Clemente Times’ March 17 edition, a Grom of the Week featuring Marlo Leigh Harris misrepresented her placement among the list of NSSA national champions for 2021. Marlo finished runner-up in her two divisions: Open Super Girls (under 14) and Open Mini Grom Girls (under 12).
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SAN CLEMENTE AQUATIC CENTER KATHLEEN FERRY, San Clemente I’ve been swimming at our beautiful aquatic center since it opened. I’ve enjoyed a variety of classes and lap swims on a consistent basis. It’s been a home away from home for me. The staff is wonderful and the lifeguards are excellent! My concern is that things aren’t what they used to be. The center isn’t running to full capacity. The 50 meter (pool) is unavailable. Hours of operation are being decreased drastically. Classes are being canceled. (Cont. on page 10)
AN OPEN LETTER TO VLADIMIR PUTIN CHUCK BASSETT, San Clemente Mr. Putin, end this war now! How many more innocent souls will fall victim to your evil campaign? You are not a tsar and never will be. Consider yourself fired. I’m certain you can find employment at one of the Page 8
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(Cont. from page 8) I would imagine the livelihood of employees is suffering as well. I hope the City of San Clemente makes it a priority to fix the ongoing problems and restore our beautiful gem. CHALLENGE TO BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SAN CLEMENTE KATHY ESFAHANI, Chair of the San Clemente Affordable Housing Coalition Kudos for last week’s excellent article on the challenges to building affordable housing in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. Yes, neighborhood opposition is always an obstacle, but “NIMBYism” can be defeated by educating opponents on who will live in the new affordable housing: hard-working families headed by nurses, small business owners, home health aides, artists, child care workers, retail workers and cooks. These families already live in our community; they just pay way too much for rent, with little left over for food, medicines and other necessities. The harder challenge to meet in getting affordable housing built in San Clemente is a distinct lack of political San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
will on the part of our San Clemente City Council. So far, councilmembers have spurned the policies that other cities embrace to encourage development of affordable homes. For example, last year, the SC City Council refused to strengthen the city’s inclusionary housing ordinance—a highly effective tool used by other Orange County cities (e.g., Irvine, Laguna Beach) to produce affordable homes. And our City Council is refusing to donate any surplus city-owned land for affordable housing, unlike its neighbor, San Juan Capistrano. Your article cited SJC’s recent donation of two surplus properties— its former City Hall site and the Groves— to facilitate affordable housing there. Why can’t San Clemente do the same? San Clemente needs strong action from our city leaders to encourage and facilitate the building of desperately needed lower-income affordable housing. Other cities are stepping up to the challenge. It’s time for us to do the same. WATER NOAH WEBSTER, Rancho Mission Viejo The enormous oil conglomerate can erect pipelines from Alaska to the Gulf
of Mexico, which sometimes break or leak and cause untold environmental damage. I am told that there is plenty of water in the Great Lakes. Why not build pipelines to send water from the Great Lakes to the parched Southwest? After oxygen, water is the most important thing to sustain life— human, animal, plants, etc. Forget desalination, which requires a tremendous amount of energy to produce potable water. Humans can live without petroleum. Humans cannot live without water.
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RESPONSE TO ‘LONG GAS LINES VS. EXPENSIVE GAS’ JOSH DINKLE, Dana Point Expensive gas is not just affecting middle-class Americans. It is affecting everyone. We are not in a short-term, price-gouging, greedy retail war, either. We are in the middle of an administration with a very poor energy policy that took us from energy independence and exporting energy to nations outside the United States, to bargaining with Venezuela, Iran, and Saudi Arabia in attempts to import energy.
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TUESDAY | 29 TALL SHIP TUESDAY 5-7:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute welcomes back the Exy and Irving Johnson, 110-foot wooden vessels, for an educational sailing experience. Discover from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer and join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy sailing the seas at sunset aboard a tall ship. Tickets are $40 for kids 5-14 years old and $60 for adults. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org
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THURSDAY | 24 CONES WITH COPS AND LIFEGUARDS 2-4 p.m. Join San Clemente Police Services and San Clemente Marine Safety at the Municipal Pier to learn about bike safety, the rules of the road, and more. San Clemente Municipal Pier. 949.361.8264.
FRIDAY | 25 CAMP PENDLETON FOOD DISTRIBUTION 7:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. On the fourth Friday of the month, the San Clemente Rotary Club meets for this food distribution event hosted by the Jewish Family Service and ASYMCA. Rotarians meet at the Municipal Golf Course to carpool to Camp Pendleton to serve. San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. sanclementerotary.org. KIDS NIGHT OUT 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Challenge Island, children can enjoy a night away from their parents at the San Clemente Community Center with pizza, a movie, and STEAM activities. Other snacks are included, although participants are advised to bring a water bottle. If your child has a cold, fever, or has been exposed to COVID-19, please join at another time. Admission is a $50 fee for residents, $53 for non-residents, with $10 sibling discounts. Search code 70496. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. 949.361.8264. secure.rec1.com/CA/san-clemente-ca/ catalog. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
Steve Garcia performs the eagle dance during the Panhe festival in 2019 at the San Mateo Campground. Photo: File/Eric Heinz
SUNDAY | 27 PANHE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Panhe—A Native American Gathering and Celebration of Protection and Preservation returns to the San Mateo Campground at San Onofre State Beach. Admission is free for this San Onofre Parks Foundation-hosted event that is dedicated to the education of the Acjachemen Nation and the culture of the native tribes who can trace their history in the region back 9,000 years. The annual festival will feature Native American singers, dancers, speakers, vendors, and artisans. Guests can also enjoy basketry demonstrations, storytelling, flute performances, plant demonstrations and museum exhibits, plus activities for children. An off-site parking and complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be offered throughout the day from Concordia Elementary School. 3120 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. sgoggins@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.
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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. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.
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JAZZ 2022 5:30-10 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for an evening full of cocktails, dinner, touch tank experience, silent auction, dancing and more. As the Ocean Institute’s premier fundraising event of the year, all proceeds from the evening will help its marine science and maritime history programs that provide experience-based learning opportunities for nearly 100,000 children, teachers, parents and visitors annually. This event supports the Ocean Institute’s Adopt-A-Class, which provides full funding for field trips to approximately 10,000 students from low-income communities to Ocean Institute annually. Ocean Institute, 24200
THOR’S PUP BASICS 9-10 a.m. Thor’s Pup Academy will teach a beginners group course that will focus on foundational aspects of dog behavior, training, and communication. Topics include how dogs learn and process information, clicker training, and basic obedience commands. This class is intended for dogs that are not reactive to other dogs or people. It is $20 to enroll. Meet at the park on the corner of Camino De Los Mares and Diamante. 949.835.5399. thorspupacademy.com. NEW MARCH ART SHOW 2022 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Head to the art gallery at the San Clemente Community Center, where the San Clemente Art Association will showcase some new works of art, paintings, photography, jewelry, 3-D and quilts—all originals by local artists. The gallery is also open Mondays, and Wednesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. San Clemente Community Center, 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. paintsanclemente.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 to 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. TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com. BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do standup comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com. sanclementetimes.com
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SUMMER CAMP & ACTIVITIES GUIDE
Welcome
TO THE 2022 SUMMER CAMP & ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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Spring is here, which means the end of the school year is near and summer is just around the corner. For so many parents here in South Orange County, that means now is the time to plan for your children’s summertime activities and extracurriculars. Picket Fence Media has you covered with the 2022 Summer Camp & Activities Guide, our annual special section in which we compile information on some of the area’s summertime programs for young kids and teens. In this year’s issue, we highlight Westwind Sailing in Dana Point, where kids who want the chance to go sailing or paddleboarding can do so, as well as learn about the importance of water safety skills. We also explore some of the surf schools in South County offering daytime and overnight camps for groms, and we check in on the Los Rios Rock School’s summer rock camps, where kids can pick up musical instruments and gain experience performing with others. The latest guide also offers a fun at-home activity for kids to learn more about ecosystems by setting up their own terrariums, and outlines details on the Capistrano Unified School District’s summer session for high schoolers. Utilize this information to plan for a fulfilling, challenging and fun summer your children won’t forget.
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apistrano Unified School District will offer summer school classes at the Capistrano Valley High School campus in Mission Viejo starting this June. Registration for CUSD’s six-week summer session program for high school students is open through May 26. Incoming freshmen should meet with their middle school counselors, and incoming sophomores through seniors should coordinate with their high school counselors for registration information. The summer session will start on June 13 and end July 20, with students having July 4 off for Independence Day. Teachers will also be on the Capistrano Valley High campus Mondays through Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to help students with their course work. Students can expect to complete most of their assignments online, but they are welcome to attend classes in-person during the bell schedule, according to CUSD. As for exams, the students must complete those at the campus. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
The summer program is intended to give students flexibility in their coursework and exams, as they’ll have the option to take multiple exams in one sitting and can complete their classes before the session ends on July 20. “With this flexibility in mind, students can arrange to take their exams so that they can still take family vacations, attend sports camps, or hold a summer job,” CUSD explained. As part of the summer session, students must also complete an orientation assignment, completed and submitted online, by June 24. Those who don’t complete the assignment by the due date will be dropped from the class. During the first two weeks of the program, there will also be an orientation session on the campus that students are encouraged to attend, though it is not required. The orientation session will occur every hour on the hour during school hours, according to the district. For more information, students and parents can visit CUSD’s website at capousdca.schoolloop.com.
SUMMER SAILING
A Look at Westwind Sailing Summer Programs BY BREEANA GREENBERG
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or kids looking to get out on the water in a sailboat or on a paddleboard, Westwind Sailing summer programs offer kids aged 6 to 17 the chance to sail and learn the importance of water safety skills. Westwind Sailing offers five camps: Mini Mates, Wayfarer, Voyager, Teen Sailing, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) camps for kids at all skill levels. The Mini Mates Day Camp is for the youngest group of kids, from 6-8 years old. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mini Mates is a great way for young children to learn boating safety, rowing and begin sailing with Westwind instructors. During the camp, kids will meet the Dana Point Harbor Patrol, explore the tide pools, play boating games and take a sailing trip. “It’s an opportunity to be on the water and experience, explore and see what winds do, or currents do a little bit,” Westwind Sailing Executive Director Diane Wenzel said. The Wayfarer Day Camp is for kids aged 8-10 years old. From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, kids get the chance to learn the importance of ocean safety and safe boating. Wayfarers will learn to sail on their own. They’ll start off with an instructor in the boat, learning basic skills, but by the end of the week, they’ll be able to sail on their own under instructor supervision. “When these kids are out there, they’ve got a lot of responsibility,” Wenzel said. “They are a vessel on the water, and they have the same rules and responsibilities as other vessels. It’s a lot for them to do, we’re in a very controlled environment, but it builds so much self confidence in them.” The camps also run capsize drills so that campers are prepared in the case that their boat tips over. “The boats are really easy to right up, and yet they need to learn how to do it so that they’re not afraid of it,” Wenzel said. “It’s just part of the sport.” The Wayfarer camp also includes hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathe-
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matics (STEM) projects in which they will learn to measure the wind and sails The Voyager Day Camp is for kids 11 to 13, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The camp also includes STEM projects. In the Voyager camp, kids will learn the same skills as the Wayfarer camp, but they’ll be able to venture out a bit farther in their vessels. On the last day of camp, kids will get a chance to sail in groups down to the wharf. “It’s a big excursion for them, because it’s like, ‘Wow, I did this,’ ” Wenzel said. “It’s only a mile down the way, but when you’re 8 or 10, it’s like, ‘Whoa!’ ” The camp partners with Lil’ Skippers Snack Shack so that campers can enjoy a snack after their excursion. In the Teen Sailing Camp, teens 12-17 years old will learn to sail on 14-foot Capri sailboats. They’ll learn the basics of boating safety and rigging. The camp runs from 8:30 to11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Westwind also offers a SUP camp, for kids aged 10-17. The camp runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Each camp will receive a safety demonstration from the Harbor Patrol. Westwind Sailing provides scholarships for at-risk youths and kids. Kids qualify for a Dana Point Aquatic Foundation Scholarship if they are a member of the local Boys & Girls Club, a member of the Great Opportunities nonprofit, qualify for free or reduced school lunches, or have a physical or developmental challenge. “We have lots of opportunities for these kids to be able to get these scholarships, and we’re able to give out one scholarship per child per year,” Wenzel said. “It’s a full scholarship for the whole week. So, it’s not like they have to pay any portion of it.” The empowerment of being on the water and learning to sail on your own transcends being on the water, Wenzel said. She added that the confidence the kids build in Westwind Sailing summer camps is something they can take with them long after they’ve returned to shore. You can apply for a scholarship starting on April 1 at westwindsailing.com/forms--waivers.
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SUMMER CAMP & ACTIVITIES GUIDE Children showing interest in playing music can hone their craft through a summer camp at Los Rios Rock School. Photo: Courtesy of Los Rios Rock School
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s South Orange County fully reopens after COVID-induced shutdowns and life springs back to normal, kids might be itching to tap into their inner musician and perform in front of a crowd. If your little one is interested in drumming or started picking up a guitar, look no further than Los Rios Rock School for help in guiding them along. The musical academy is offering six summer rock camps this year, with various dates ranging from June 20 to Aug. 1. The camps will cover different expertise levels, for children just starting out to those looking for more of an advanced challenge. “Our Los Rios summer camps offer a condensed week-long version of the Los Rios program for kids aged 6 to 17,” owner Tyler Marolf said. “Los Rios camps are a hybrid of one-on-one learning, group rehearsals, and performance experiences that truly inspire confidence and memories that last a lifetime.”
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The set list of songs the campers choose together are performed in concert at the end of the week on the school’s home stage. All friends and family are invited to enjoy the free shows on Fridays at 11 a.m. Camp times are 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday. The cost is $399 per camper. Families can sign up at losriosrockschool.com and call 949.456.1081, ext. 1, for more information. Though Los Rios Rock School is gearing up for the summer camps, they are open year-round. “With an 8,000-square-foot building, state-of-the-art music studios and unparalleled staff, over 200 students and families attend on average twice a week to study, socialize, rehearse and play music together,” Marolf said. “Los Rios performs 100 songs live in concert at Orange County’s best concert venues, and the unique part is the students pick every one of those songs.” Lessons offered at Los Rios Rock School include singing, piano, keyboard, bass, and recording.
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THE INNER ARTIST Kidcreate Studio Offers Inventive Opportunities for Youngsters
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oes your kid like to dabble in painting and coloring? If so, consider enrolling them in Kidcreate Studio’s summer camps, which are geared toward art and transferring what’s in their mind onto a canvas. Kidcreate Studio in Dana Point is offering the camps from June to August for kids ages 3-12. “Our camps are small and allow for plenty of individual attention, with low teacher: camper ratios,” studio owner Kristen Olosky said. “Our playful preschool camps for 3- to 6-year-olds are perfect for first-time campers. Our camps for 4- to 9-year-olds have fun
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Little Picassos in Orange County can create their own artwork at Kidcreate Studio’s summer camps. Photo: Courtesy of Kidcreate Studios
trendy themes and offer a great chance to get messy with art materials kids probably won’t see at home.” As for kids 7-12 years old, the camp for that age range will introduce children to notable artists and build more on techniques—while staying messy, hands-on, and process-focused. “Don’t be afraid to try things. Don’t worry
about making mistakes,” Olosky said when asked for advice to give to young artists. “Let yourself enjoy the process, and forget about whether your art is right or wrong. You will be amazed by what you can create.” Children benefit from creative activities as they help build fine motor skills, longer attention spans, problem-solving skills, and social
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skills, Olosky said. “Making art frequently helps children become more comfortable taking creative risks, while building their confidence and resilience when things don’t go as planned,” Olosky said. Visit kidcreate.com to sign up and for more information.
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Activity HOW TO BUILD A SELF-SUSTAINING ECOSYSTEM
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uilding a terrarium is a fun and engaging way to learn up-close about ecosystems. After hands-on experience planting small foliage in a sealable container, kids can watch as those plants grow in the enclosed space. A terrarium is an excellent way to learn up-close about rain and decomposition cycles. Closed terrariums are largely self-sustaining; after you’ve planted and misted your plants, the terrarium requires minimal upkeep. The terrarium will establish a mini rain cycle—the humidity within the closed container will build as condensation on the walls and drip down to water the plants. Small insects that you can add to the terrarium will eat dead leaves or mold that may grow.
MATERIALS Container • Choose a container with enough room for air to flow • A bottle or mason jar will work well, but stick to clear containers • A large plastic bottle, like a party-sized soda bottle, works well for this activity with kids, as you can cut the top off the bottle and reattach it for easier planting Base • The terrarium needs a layer for excess water to collect without the plants’ roots sitting in water, which could lead to root rot • Rocks, pebbles, orchid bark, or Leca work well for this layer • Adding charcoal on top of your base will help keep the terrarium clean Soil • This is the layer you will plant your foliage in; any multi-purpose soil mix will work. Plants • Make sure to pick small plants that won’t grow much bigger, or won’t grow quickly. Dwarf ferns, moss, small vining plants such as string of pearls or string of turtles are great options. Optional critters • Adding insects can also help keep the ecosystem healthy. Some critters will eat mold if it begins to grow and will eat dead and dying leaves
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a plastic bottle, you can cut the top off for easier access. 2. Once the jar or bottle is clean and dry, add your base layer. This can be made of rocks, pebbles, orchid bark or Leca (also known as Lightweight expanded clay aggregate). Fill your container with an even layer of your chosen base material. Optional: Once you’ve added your base layer, add in a thin layer of charcoal. The charcoal will help absorb any odors and filter out toxins or chemicals in the soil. 3. On top of the base layer, add your soil mix. This is the layer in which you will be planting your miniature foliage—keep this in mind as you add in your soil, as you may want to add more soil as you plant. 4. Plant your foliage in the base layer. Moss is a hardy and easy-to-plant option, but dwarf ferns and small vining plants such as string of pearls or string of turtles can be an attractive addition. Make sure to loosen the dirt around the roots when planting ferns or vining plants. Optional: You can add more rocks or pebbles around the plants as decoration. 5. Mist your plants and leave the lid off for 1530 minutes to let the plants dry off a bit. Optional: Adding insects to your terrarium such as worms, Springtails or snails will add more life into your terrarium. These critters will help to keep the ecosystem healthy by feeding off any dead or dying matter. These critters will need fresh air, so you’ll need to drill holes or add a mesh top to your terrarium. 6. Watch and learn as the terrarium establishes a mini rain cycle.
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These ecosystems are just about fully self-sustaining. Once assembled, just make sure that the terrarium gets the appropriate light for the plants inside. For many plants, that means bright, indirect light. If you’ve chosen to add critters to your terrarium, you won’t be able to fully seal off the terrarium. You can always add a mesh top or drill holes into your container to make sure air can flow through and avoid critters getting loose. The terrarium should fill up with humidity during the warmest parts of the day. If you do not notice the terrarium building condensation, it may be a good idea to mist the plants again. sanclementetimes.com
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LOCAL CAMPS and Resources SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
949 VOLLEYBALL CLUB 949 Volleyball Club, celebrating 13 years in San Juan Capistrano, provides summer camps for both boys and girls, ages 9 to 18, at any ability level. The club has won 12 Junior Olympic medals, as well as 6 National Championships at the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Junior National Championships. The summer camp’s goal is to teach beginners the fundamentals of the game and to prepare juniors and seniors looking to compete in the NCAA. 949 Volleyball Club promotes sportsmanlike behavior inside and outside of the gym, instills the values of integrity, dedication and hard work, and focuses on having fun! Space is limited; please register early. For more information, contact Justin at 949.374.2890 or visit 949vb.com. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
AMERICAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB
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Fun, encouraging, high-level beach volleyball training for beginners through pros, youth through college, co-ed. Ages 12-24, and 8-12 in summer. Encouraging coaches teach hitting, passing, setting, defense, blocking and serving. Are you an indoor player or athlete needing cross-training? Beach volleyball helps all athletes with strength, speed and agility. ABVC plays at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point ALL YEAR LONG. Questions: 949.485.0826 or email info@americanbeachvolleyballclub. com. Register now for spring or summer: americanbeachvolleyballclub.com.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SOUTH COAST AREA Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area is proud to be THE place where kids can be kids again. Join us after school, for spring break, or our 10-week summer camp. Affordable for all. Call us at 949.492.0376, email info@bgcsca.org, or visit bgcsca.org for more information. 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente.
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Camp Discovery at Discovery Cube! Campers will take a walk on the wild side during Curious about Creatures, which features animals from prehistoric past to present. Kids will go out of this world during our Space camp, as they explore “strange new worlds” through spacecrafts, engineering and experiments. In World of Motion, campers will explore the exciting principles of physics and motion as they experiment with racecars & build flying machines. In California STEAMin’, campers will engineer their own solutions to real-world problems. 2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana. discoverycube.org. 714.263.3851. sanclementetimes.com
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Welcome aboard! Westwind Sailing has been providing educational boating programs for the community since 1987: Sail and SUP camps (spring break and summer), adaptive sailing, after-school programs and boating classes for all ages and skill levels. Westwind was honored by the Dana Point Times as a 2021 winner in the “Best of Dana Point People’s Choice Lantern Awards” for “Best Camp for Kids” and “Best Harbor Recreation” and is a sanctioned US Sailing, Community Sailing Center and STEM hub. Boating scholarships are available. 34451 Ensenada Place. Dana Point Harbor. 949.492.3035. westwindsailing.com.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE SUMMER CAMPS Summer camps are a time for children to form lifelong memories and friendships while seeking out new adventures and engaging in stimulating activities. San Clemente proudly offers over 300 camps and programs by expert instructors for all interests and abilities. Save on summer camps with discounted prices through “Early Bird Registration.” Savings fly away May 3; don’t miss out on great deals. Camps fill up quickly! Register today at san-clemente.org/recreation. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.
KIDCREATE STUDIO Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. We specialize in classes, camps and parties for children ages 18 months to 12 years. We offer classes in our studio in Dana Point, as well as on-the-go. Kidcreate is a great way to introduce your child to the wonderful world of art. We provide a positive, self-esteem-building environment and projects that match the developmental needs of children at different ages. Exploring art, feeling free to make some messes, and having fun—that’s what Kidcreate Studio is all about. 34255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 113, Dana Point. 949.370.9509. kidcreate.com/dana-point.
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YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY Adventure Awaits this summer at the YMCA. From day camps to sports camps to overnight camps to e-sports camps and more, you can plan the perfect summer for your child with us. Locations throughout Orange County. 714.549.9622. ymcaoc.org.
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SAN CLEMENTE VOLLEYBALL CLUB San Clemente Volleyball Club…Helping players grow for 12 years. For kids new to volleyball, our Club Lite program (beach & indoor) is a great place to learn the game. This program is year-round, you can join anytime, and the first practice is free. For competitive club players, we offer Sand Training, Skills Training, and Tryout Training. *All programs use our flexible Punchpass system allowing you to participate based on your schedule. tom@sanclementevb.com. 949.291.5915. sanclementevb.com.
SOUTH COAST CONSERVATORY Join us for an awesome 30th Anniversary Summer at South Coast Conservatory! Five-day camps for ages 4-10 including Ballet, Hip-Hop, Cheer, Acting & Singing, and Circus Tricks! Two-week, one-week & two-day intensives for intermediate and advanced levels (ages 7-17). All camps end with a show on the final day & extended camp options are available! All taught by certified instructors who are focused on your child’s safety & happiness! 27652 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel. 949.367.0099. scconservatory.com/SUMMER. Page 23
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SOUTH COUNTY CENTERS OFFER PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMIES, IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS FOR SUMMERTIME LEARNING
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ummer can be a time for rest and relaxation, but as parents with children know, it can be difficult to keep them content during the whole break from school. Fortunately, there are plenty of museums and other centers for learning around South Orange County that provide opportunities for young ones to get off the couch, enhance their skills, and make new friends in a fun and encouraging environment. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens has long been a mainstay for providing a vast swath of experiences to people young and old, and this summer is no exception, albeit in a new format. The youth performing arts program will hold two one-week classical music academy sessions and a two-week dance academy, with space within both genres for beginner and intermediate skill levels. “The structure of Casa Romantica’s summer academies is unlike anything else in Orange County—it’s a kind of residency program for children, being exposed to high-quality instruction and meeting like-minded peers at a beautiful retreat,” says Amy Behrens, executive director. “Kids who participate love our academies so much that they apply to return for more instruction the next summer.” “Having offered these programs with growing popularity since 2015, the natural evolution is to increase the number of children we serve, and to support them in their artistic development for multiple summers,” Behrens added. Applicants must submit a student report card for the current school year, and verification of prior experience is required for the Music Academy and the Summer Dance Academy. The first scheduled academy is the Classical Music Workshop that takes place from Monday, July 11, to Friday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A program for beginning musicians, children ages 8-12, will receive daily private lessons, an introduction to music theory, and activities such as reading music, group music-making, and lectures to ensure a well-rounded education. Students will learn classical music with classically trained music instructors, in a program where no experience is required for students to participate. The Academy concludes with student demonstrations for parents and caregivers on the final day to show what they have learned. The Music Academy, which runs from Monday, July 18, to Friday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a program for musicians ages 12-17 with at least three years of prior musical instruction, and it is dedicated to enSan Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
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semble training, composition, and intensive instruction. Like the beginners’ session, there will be daily private lessons and unique lectures, as well as music theory and ensemble practice before ending with a student recital. Finally, the Summer Dance Academy, from July 25 to Aug. 5, is designed for dancers ages 10-16 with a minimum of two years of prior dance instruction. The goal is for students to expand their dance education in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop with daily classes, as well as specialty classes including choreography, tap, lighting, costuming, and lectures. The dance academy also concludes with a student recital. There is no tuition for Casa Romantica’s programs, but there is a $200 refundable credit card deposit required at registration. Lunch and snacks will be provided for free upon request. For the Classical Music Workshop, instrument rentals are also provided for free so children first learning an instrument can try it out without the need to buy a new instrument. Registration is currently open at casaromantica.org/summer-academies. In Dana Point, the Ocean Institute will continue to run camps as it has done for more than 20 years, including various curriculums for all ages to enjoy. From June 13 to Aug. 12, children can attend weeklong (Monday-Friday) sessions
that start at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. There are camps for younger kids, such as the Sea Squirts camp for children aged 5-6 and Neptune’s Mysteries for 6- to 7-year-olds, where participants can investigate the inner tidal marine life. The hands-on experience will allow children to see sea stars, sea urchins, horn sharks, shovelnose guitarfish, and more. For 8- to 9-year-olds, the Ocean Discovery camp is similar to the aforementioned sessions and also includes activities such as a research cruise. Children attending Buccaneer Adventures will learn about pirate life, those within Shipwreck Hunters will explore different wrecks and sail on the Spirit of Dana Point, and there are also the Coastal Explorers and Marine Science Internship Academy programs for those above the age of 10. Riley Russell, the Ocean Institute’s director of education, said that the camps are extremely immersive and impactful, and they allow participants to explore new things and meet new peers. “We really just try (to) foster a great, fun learning environment for those kids,” she said. “It’s just such a great educational journey for them during the summer.” Despite the longevity of the camps, the staff members at the Institute are consistently researching and coming up with new ideas to ensure the curriculum is up to date with the
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educational and scientific world. One of the newer programs is designed for counselors in training, for incoming high school freshmen to incoming high school seniors. The program is in its second year of existence. Participants come in to be interviewed and experience the hiring process, and then are assigned to a camp for three weeks. There, they will be advised by current counselors before getting the chance to lead activities and stations in the final days. Russell said that the Ocean Institute stands out from other similar centers because of its location and wealth of natural resources around it. “There aren’t a lot of camps that are located right on the water, or (within) walking distance to tide pools, (that) have a research vessel that kids can go out on or have a tall ship that they can sail on all within one week,” she said. Visit oceaninstitute.org for more information. Registration for the general public opens on March 28, while members receive early access on March 14. Additionally, Mission San Juan Capistrano is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Tuesday through Sunday. The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has yet to announce its own programming for the summer. sanclementetimes.com
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SUMMER CAMP & ACTIVITIES GUIDE
SOUTH COUNTY SURF CAMPS As summer break begins, ditch the video games for a surfboard BY ANDREA CLEMETT
Dana Point and San Clemente have longstanding reputations for being nesting grounds for great surfers, and Southern California is a destination for the World Surf League professional championships. Whether it’s been a dream to surf, or you want to get outside or participate in new activities as a group, the diverse surf programs in South Orange County help get people in the water at all ages.
JP’s Surf Camp
949.547.2088, jpssurfcamp.com Location: San Clemente Pier Programs: $85 for a one-day session or $350 for five-day sessions After John Pierce started surfing in his early teens, he taught a few of his friends so he would have company in the water. His passion for education led him to teach third grade at Truman Benedict Elementary School in San Clemente, and it only seemed natural that he opened JP’s Surf Camp in 2001. “It’s kind of nice to have the teaching and then jumping into the surf camp in the summer; I go from being a teacher to more of a coach,” Pierce said. JP’s Surf Camp began as individual lessons and quickly grew to a full weekly camp of 20 students broken up into groups. “It’s more like small group instruction, which I think kids learn best in that environment,” Pierce said. The five-day camp sessions commence June 6 and end Aug. 1 for surfers ages 6 and older who have the ability to swim the length of a pool with confidence. Pierce, who is also CPR-certified, said the surf camp strives to teach surfers water safety, tides and daily surf conditions.
Endless Summer Surf Camp
949.498.7862, endlesssummersurfcamp.com Location: San Onofre State Campground Trail 4 Programs: $1,295-$1,395 youth five-day overnight camp; $1,395 adult overnight five-day camp; $695 “Surf & Turf” five-day camp; $595 five-day camp; $100-plus private lessons. The Endless Summer Surf Camp offers programs tailored for every type of surfer’s needs. Camp director and professional surfer Jason Senn taught surf lessons as a way to pay for college. It progressed when he opened the surf camp in 1992. Weekly overnight camps have a minimum of a five-night stay up to a 15-day stay, with an additional $150 for weekend supervision. Weekly day sessions are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp has three-overnight sessions during the summer for adults who are new to surfing or want to get to the next level. And why stop there? Endless Summer has a unique “Surf & Turf‘’ program in which participants 10 and older will surf in the morning and take golf lessons in the afternoon at Talega Golf Club.
Debut Surf School
714.887.3928, debutsurfschool.com Location: T-Street Programs: $375+ “Tons of Fun” weekly event during spring break for ages 6-9; $149+ private or smallgroup, lessons year-round. Jed Laidlaw, an ISA surf coach, has a solid foundation for teaching surfing, having helped pioneer a surf school in his hometown of Tynemouth, United Kingdom when he was just 18 years old. His curiosity for travel and knack to teach led him to share the “stoke” in the Canary Islands, Portugal, France and now in San Clemente. Laidlaw has found success in his one-on-one and smallgroup approaches to surf lessons for those aged 6 and older. The surf school caters to participants who are new to the sport or seek to refine and expand their fundamentals. He said he first communicates with clients to understand expectations and to outline achievable goals prior to getting in the water. Laidlaw also works to foster confidence and ocean knowledge within the rapid growth of female participation in the sport, since many of the lineups are still male-dominated.
Ladera resident Bella Duel, 13, rides a wave in front of coach Jed Laidlaw from Debut Surf School on March 12. Photo: Andrea Clemett
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California Surf Academy
949.379.2521, thecaliforniasurfacademy.com Location: T-Street, San Onofre State Campground, San Onofre State Beach or Doheny State Beach Programs: Weekend surf packages run from June through August, and $110-$130 for private instruction year-round. Owner Alek Rockrise started his surf journey as a 10-year-old grommet from Texas who would spend his summers at Endless Summer Surf Camp in San Clemente. As the pandemic changed the landscape of large gatherings, Rockrise ventured from working in larger surf schools to launching California Surf Academy in 2020 for private lessons and surf coaching. The academy offers weekend surf packages that include two surf sessions during a five-hour duration. This year, it will reserve a few weekends exclusive to adults 18 years and older. The program gives a fundamental introduction to surfing while catering to those who want individual attention. Registration for the programs will be posted on the surf academy’s website in mid-May. Private lessons are also available.
Summer Soul Surf Camp
949.702.7731, summersoulsurfcamp.com Location: San Onofre State Beach Programs: $600 four-day session Hawaii-born Josh Baxter grew up in a strong grassroots surfing family in which he was victorious in competitions in Hawaii, the U.S. and France, and he is a three-time U.S. longboard champion. A proud father of two daughters, Baxter opened Summer Soul Surf Camp more than 17 years ago. The surf camp is located at Dogpatch, the southernmost section of San Onofre Surf Beach and often referred to as the California version of the classic Waikiki Beach. Participants can enroll in weekly sessions beginning in June for both males and females between the ages of 9 and 16. The camp’s instructors share passion for the sport and create camaraderie outside the water with fun beach activities.
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GETTING OUT
ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE
KIDS OF CHARLEMAGNE
Steely Dan fans can get ready to enjoy renditions of their classic songs when tribute band Kids of Charlemagne plays at The Coach House on April 14. Photo: Courtesy of Gary Tinnes BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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fter serving as the opening act at The Coach House for several concerts, local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne is ready to step up as a headliner. Venue owner Gary Folgner took an interest in the musical act after seeing their performances, and he talked to them about eventually playing as a main act at the San Juan Capistrano concert venue. “We secured April 14, which is a Thursday,” said guitar player Bill Backal. “We’ve been able to develop a local following.” Kids of Charlemagne band members are friends with opening act Following Sea, another local band. Backal describes Kids of Charlemagne as a South Orange County-based band. “Our market is that area,” Backal said. “We play pretty frequently in Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano.” The members of Kids of Charlemagne have been playing together for roughly eight years, and performing Steely Dan songs exclusively for the past three years. The members decided to switch things up after people came up to them and asked for more Steely Dan songs. “That took off,” Backal said. “What’s great is that people who know us are coming to hear Steely Dan.” Steely Dan is the “big selling point” for their shows and an aspect that has brought a resurgence of audience members in their 20s who come out to sing along—including at a recent gig at Paddy’s Station, another popular venue in San Juan Capistrano. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
SHOW DETAILS What: Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne When: Thursday, April 14. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m. Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $20.
“We were amazed at how many young people were on the dance floor singing to ‘Josie’ and ‘Black Cow,’” Backal said. Backal is surprised at how many people come out the “woodworks” for their performances, which he attributes to there being a “thirst for good music” in Orange County. “The most exciting thing for all of us in the band, and why we are successful, is we are trying to please ourselves musically—and it translates into something our audiences enjoy,” Backal said. Backal described getting to headline at The Coach House as a dream come true, since he’s seen his own musical idols there. “We get to stand on the same stage as they did. It’s scary, humbling, and exciting,” Backal said. “They really pay homage to music. They have a great sound system. They truly are nice people.” SC Page 29
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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
Six Courageous South County Women T oday, I mention six courageous women I’ve had the privilege to meet.
GEODY • Geody lives in San Juan Capistrano. Her husband, Richard, opened Dana Point Auto Service 50 years ago and was one of the most beloved residents of Dana Point. Together, they did much for charity. Geody was Richard’s strength. She was a caregiver to him for his last few years. He passed away in 2021. She continues to manage Dana Point Auto Service. Recently, Geody drove her SUV across the country with only her dog for company to see her daughter and grandkids in Florida, while staying overnight at SUV parks along the way. She’s a courageous woman. CANDICE • When I go stand-up paddleboarding at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor—three to four times a week—I usually spot the courageous Candice Appleby. Her office is small, about 12-feet long by 24-inches wide. It’s a stand-up paddleboard. Candice is usually at work by 8 a.m., giving SUP lessons to aspiring
men and women paddleboarders. In her job, she encounters sea lions, pelicans, dolphins and an occasional shark. Candice is one of the best woman paddleboarders in the world, having won several world competitions. ON LIFE AND LOVE I personally BY TOM BLAKE witnessed and wrote about Candice’s courage a year ago, when she saw an injured baby sea lion trying to swim while gasping for air in Dana Point Harbor. She rescued the pup by lifting it onto her paddleboard and bringing it ashore, so the Marine Mammal Rescue team could take it to its facility. Her website: candiceappleby.com
DONNA • I’ve known Donna of Laguna Niguel for nearly 20 years. Her significant other, Bob, and I worked for the Orange County Register years ago. Last August, Bob passed away. Donna said, “I took care of Bob full-time for two years
while teaching full-time. He was suffering so much at the end. Holding his hand while he died was by far the toughest thing I’ve ever done, but I wouldn’t change it if I could.” Tom’s comment: Caregivers are courageous; Donna fits that description.
J. KAREN • J. Karen wrote, “I’ve lived 30 years in San Clemente and have been one of your readers for 25 years. “At 62, instead of retiring, I opened my first shop—Mobile Sewing and Upholstery—and have been serving our community ever since. I fell into repairing wetsuits about 15 years ago and love my surfers who call me ‘Granny J.’ “When the pandemic hit, I loved to go to San Onofre Beach to hear the waves and read a good book, which made my days happy. “Each summer, I drive to British Columbia, where I build custom tiny houses. Up there, I SUP (stand-up paddleboard) with beavers and wildlife. Plus, I fish from my paddleboard. I have no problem crossing the border, as I’m legal in both the U.S. and Canada. I was part of the classic car
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events that opened the Talega community in San Clemente and the Beach Fire restaurant with my ’67 Corvette. “Last year, I drove my 1990 red Chevy truck back from British Columbia, towing an old 1969 classic 12-foot trailer I’m restoring. My dad taught me as a kid that busy hands make the heart happy.” Tom’s comment: I admire J. Karen’s grit and courage.
CAREGIVERS JUDY & TERRY • One is a caregiver for her husband; the other is a caregiver for her mother. Both of these South County women have contributed greatly to our community and are courageous beyond belief. 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 PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
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TRITON REPORT BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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Boys Volleyball Sweeps Dana Hills, Preps for Crucial Tesoro Match With a week off between matches and the first round of what should be battles for the top of the South Coast League on deck, the San Clemente boys volleyball team could have overlooked a down Dana Hills program. Instead, the Tritons kept their focus. San Clemente came out strong and rolled over Dana Hills in a clean sweep, 25-12, 25-14, 25-23, on Tuesday, March 23, at Dana Hills High School. “Our guys came out in the first set, and we were on top of everything,” San Clemente coach J Bisch said. “Passes were way better today. Across the board, in terms of the way we’re passing, we can play with anybody like that.” The largest leads for San Clemente (6-8, 2-0) in each of the first two sets were its final margins at 13 and 11 points, respectively. In the third set, Dana Hills (0-6, 0-2) came out with some fire to hold an early lead against the Tritons’ reserves and played to an 11-11 tie. San Clemente put the clamps down late to push out to the win, 25-23. Dana Hills has lost 19 matches in a row, with its last win in the shortened 2020 season. “I think we’re still building, but it’s still early,” San Clemente senior Landon Seymour said. “We’ve still got another half a season left. We’re excited. A lot of the guys are excited to play Tesoro on Thursday.” That match at Tesoro on Thursday, March 24, will be a key first step in the molding of the South Coast League title race. Tesoro (7-2, 3-0) is currently ranked No. 14 in the CIF-SS Division 1/2 combined poll, and San Clemente is ranked No. 20. The Titans finished second in the South Coast League last season, with their only two losses coming against the Tritons, both sweeps. Tesoro will have plenty to prove against San Clemente at home. San Clemente continues with another contender on Tuesday, March 29, at home against Trabuco Hills. The Mustangs (13-8, 1-1) are ranked No. 7 in CIF-SS Division 3. San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
San Clemente boys volleyball swept Dana Hills on Tuesday, March 22, and hosts Tesoro in a big match for the top of the South Coast League on Thursday. Photo: Zach Cavanagh
Hawkes, Schwab, Bennett Wins Highlight Triton Invitational San Clemente track and field athletes benefited from familiar surroundings in the Triton Invitational on Saturday, March 19, at San Clemente High School. Senior sprinter Caroline Hawkes, senior vaulter Aidan Bennett and junior jumper Griffin Schwab each posted victories in their respective top events and were among several strong Triton performances that earned podium positions. Hawkes posted a pair of personal records in her two top sprints to maintain her spot as one of the county’s premier runners. Hawkes posted a wind-aided time of 24.66 seconds to win the girls 200-meter race by nearly a full second. She was the county leader in the 200 entering the weekend. Hawkes also took second in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 12.16 seconds, just 0.19 seconds behind Elizabeth Hatton of Sage Creek. The top five runners in the 100 each set a personal record, and five of the top six finishers in the 200 also set personal marks. Schwab was a county leader entering the weekend in the boys high jump. While he didn’t hit his best personal mark, Schwab still won the high jump with a clearance of 6 feet, 2 inches to beat the field by two inches. Schwab also finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.37 seconds. Bennett edged out the field in the
boys pole vault. The top four vaulters all cleared 13 feet, 9 inches, but Bennett did so in fewer attempts to take the win. On the girls side, three other Tritons took podium positions. Senior Portia Kipper took second in the high jump with a clearance of 5 feet, which tied the top mark by Hannah Wons of Orange Lutheran. However, Wons won with fewer attempts. Junior Kyla Brown was fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 31 feet, 2 inches. Sophomore Chloe Waters also took fourth in the 300-meter hurdles with a personal record time of 49.3 seconds. On the boys side, there were five podium finishes. Senior Brennan Dougherty took two of those finishes in the triple jump and the high jump. Dougherty finished third in the triple jump with a personal record at 40 feet, 5 inches. He also tied for fifth in the high jump with a clearance of 5 feet, 8 inches. Senior Brendan Byrne finished second in the long jump with a personal-record mark of 21 feet, 5.5 inches. Marcus Harris of Vista won the event at 21 feet, 9 inches. In the 800-meter race, junior Taj Clark and sophomore Jackson Brownell finished third and fourth, respectively. Clark posted a personal record of 2:04.5, and Brownell was clocked at 2:05.3.
Roundup San Clemente baseball is on a hot streak. The Tritons (8-4, 2-0) opened last week with wins in their first two Sea View League games over Aliso Niguel,
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11-5 and 3-2. San Clemente rolled those wins into tournament play with six straight victories, including a 20-3 romp over Summit of Fontana on Tuesday, March 22. The Tritons return to league play on Friday, March 25, at home against San Juan Hills. San Clemente softball will look to bounce back in league play this week. The Tritons (6-7, 0-1) lost their league opener against Capistrano Valley, 6-3, at home on Thursday, March 17. San Clemente next hosts Trabuco Hills on Thursday, March 24, and doesn’t play again until the following Thursday, March 31, at home against El Toro. San Clemente girls lacrosse remains unbeaten into league play. The Tritons (7-0, 1-0) opened the South Coast League with a 10-3 win at San Juan Hills on Tuesday, March 22. San Clemente has scored 10 or more goals in every game this season and has yet to allow more than nine goals. The Tritons, ranked No. 7 in the combined CIF-SS Division 1/2 poll, face their strongest test yet on the road at No. 1-ranked Foothill on Thursday, March 24. San Clemente hosts Aliso Niguel in league play on Tuesday, March 29. San Clemente boys lacrosse opens South Coast League play on Thursday, March 24. The Tritons (4-4) begin at home against Tesoro. San Clemente is coming off back-to-back, one-goal, 13-12 losses against Aliso Niguel and Yorba Linda last week. The Tritons play perennial power Corona del Mar on the road on Saturday, March 26, and return to league play to host Trabuco Hills on Wednesday, March 30. SC sanclementetimes.com
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granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 04/21/2022 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. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 03/01/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629188 1A. 20226628911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BONNIE’S SKIN CARE SALON 647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s) BARBARA ANNE LESNESKI 115 SAN FERNANDO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/25/2008 BARBARA LESNESKI/S/ BARBARA ANNE LESNESKI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 3/07/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226628302 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIKRAM YOGA SAN CLEMENTE 711 N EL CAMINO REAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s) DBS LLC 204 W AVENIDA VALENCIA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by CA Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/15/2020 DBS LLC/S/GABRIEL DELCAMPO/GABRIEL DELCAMPO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 2/23/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629057 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BENEVOLENT FUND
2650 PALA WAY LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 Full Name of Registrant(s) CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP 2650 PALA WAY LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/15/2022 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP/S/PAUL GARMAN/PAUL GARMAN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 3/03/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 22FL000158 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Guntae Kim and Jeongeun Suh filing on behalf of Wooseok Kim, Junseok Ted Kim and Yoonseok Aaron Kim, minors, have filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Wooseok Kim B. Junseok Ted Kim C. Yoonseok Aaron Kim PROPOSED NAME A. Ryan Wooseok Kim B. Ted Junseok Kim C. Aaron Yoonseok Kim The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 04/15/2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. Dept.: L62. Other: Remote A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 3/1/2022 Judge Julie A. Palafox, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226628661 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1A. ATAMA 324 EAST AVENIDA CORDOBA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 ADD’L FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES: 1B. ATAMA APPAREL Full Name of Registrant(s) 1)KEVIN WESTERGERG 324 EAST AVENIDA CORDOBA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 2) BOWEN OTA 153 W. AVENIDA JUNIPERO
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SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A KEVIN WESTERBERG/S/KEVIN WESTERBERG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 2/28/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226627099 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HYPNOTHERAPY DAYS 703 ERSKINE DR UNIT B SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): KATHLEEN NTSI IAB VANG 703 ERSKINE DR SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 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 KATHLEEN VANG/S/KATHLEEN NTSI IAB VANG/KATHLEEN NTSI IAB VANG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 2/08/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226627489 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PINEAPPLE POOL SERVICE 321 AVENIDA MONTEREY APT B SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): TYLER DAVID MANSUR 321 AVENIDA MONTEREY SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 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 TYLER MANSUR/S/TYLER MANSUR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 2/15/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226626720 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: T-STREET SOLUTIONS GROUP 26492 CAMINO DE VISTA #A SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 Full Name of Registrant(s): MICHELLE VUKELICH SLOAN 26492 CAMINO DE VISTA #A SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92672 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 MICHELLE VUKELICH SLOAN/S/MICHELLE VUKELICH SLOAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 2/03/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629166 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HASHIMAMAS 450 CAMINO FLORA VISTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): ALICIA SHINNERS 450 CAMINO FLORA VISTA 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: n/a /s/ALICIA SHINNERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/07/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times, Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1727 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its meeting of March 15, 2022, introduced the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 1727 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.28.206 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING TEMPORARY PARKLET DINING, WHICH ESTABLISHES STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AND SUNSETS ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. 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 consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its meeting of April 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Seville, San Clemente. LAURA CAMPAGNOLO Legislative Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR RESERVOIRS 4, 5 AND 5A Project No. 21403 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR RESERVOIRS 4, 5 AND 5A, Project No. 21403 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids.
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3. Project Scope of Work. Project includes pavement work, utility work, striping, and other tasks as described in the specifications. 4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 15 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed. 5. License and Registration Requirements. 5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder. Department of Industrial Relations Regis5.2. tration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. 5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license. 6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued. 7. Bid Proposal and Security. 7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab. 7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEM-
ENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR RESERVOIRS 4, 5 AND 5A Project Bid #: 21403 Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, April 28, 2022 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder. 8. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid. 9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification. 10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. 11. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at 419 Avenida Salvador, San Clemente, CA 92672
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on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 10 a.m. 12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions. 13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal. 14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system. THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated March 17, 2022. City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629974 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA BUDOGU 101 LAKEPINES IRVINE, CA 92620 Full Name of Registrant(s): NATHAN GALLINGER 101 LAKEPINES IRVINE, CA 92620 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/NATHAN GALLINGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/15/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times, Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 21-00326-2CTT Loan No: NP Lehi LLC #1 APN 691-435-37 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will not be recorded pursuant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(a). It will be mailed to the Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO
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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 7, 2022, at 12:00 PM, at the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing recorded on November 16, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020000661955 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Orange County, CA, executed by: Patrick Nelson, a married man as his sole and separate property, as to an undivided 75% interest and Kathy J. Nelson, an unmarried woman, as to an undivided 25% interest, as tenants in common, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of SG Credit Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: LOT 84 OF TRACT NO. 8817, IN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 880, PAGES 1 THROUGH 31, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND BY THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “TRACT MAP CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION” RECORDED SEPTEMBER 17, 2007, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2007000566934 AND ON DECEMBER 16, 2015 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2015000636310, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER (COLLECTIVELY, THE “MAP”). NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the Property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the Property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the Property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this Property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the Property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this Property, you may call 1.866.684.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21-00326-2CTT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The
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best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 1.866.684.2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21-00326-2CTT to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 112 Via Canarias, San Clemente, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $7,646,782.42 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The Property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the Property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 9, 2022 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 21-00326-2CTT 1101 Investment Blvd., Suite 170 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916636-0114 Sara Berens, Authorized Signor SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1.866.684.2727 A-4743788 03/17/2022, 03/24/2022, 03/31/2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON APRIL 7, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 221 Via Socorro – Minor Exception Permit 21214 – Zine Front Courtyard A request for front yard improvements, including walls and gates, that would create an enclosed courtyard with accessory structures over 42 inches in height within the front yard setback of a single-family residence. Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing 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, April 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are 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 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON APRIL 6, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 100 Avenida Rosa – Cultural Heritage Permit 21-054 – Casa Rosa Duplex A request to consider the construction of a two-story duplex building on a vacant lot located within the Architectural Overlay District. The property description is Lot 31, Block 8, of Tract 779, Assessor’s Parcel Number 058-091-15. Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 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 Department 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 public hearings described in this notice, or 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 Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center Auditorium, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited
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to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to express their opinion for or against the requests. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949)361-6183. Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY TRAIL MAINTENANCE March 10, 2022 Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City of San Clemente’s electronic procurement and bidding system (PlanetBids) at: https://www. san-clemente.org/vendorbids. All proposers must first register as a vendor on this website to participate in this Request For Proposal (RFP) or to be added to a prospective bidders list. Proposals must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. All proposals received after that time will be considered non-responsive and will be deemed disqualified. Only electronic proposals submitted through PlanetBids will be accepted. The primary scope of the project is for the contractor to provide trail maintenance at designated locations in the City of San Clemente, CA. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the RFP, Specifications and contract documents posted in the City’s PlanetBids website, which should be carefully reviewed by all proposers before submitting a Bid Proposal. Notice To be published: And
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In light of the current situation there will be no pre-proposal meeting held for this project. Any questions in reference to the project must be submitted via PlanetBids, prior to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Dated March 10, 2022 City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OFF THE VINE DAY SPA 647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES, SUITE 224 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s) ROBYN MANNAERT 2931 ESTANCIA 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: 02/01/2014 ROBYN MANNAERT/S/ROBYN MANNAERT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 3/03/2022. Published in: San Clemente Times March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022
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Surfing, Politics and the Struggle for Freedom in South Africa How the actions of 4 world tour surfers in 1985 still provide a strong reminder that there are causes worthy of the fight BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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eep politics out of surfing. It’s a phrase that floats around the surf community at large. The sentiment is that surfing should be a place to escape the craziness of life on terra firma—a place where, as Surfer magazine founder John Severson wrote,“a surfer can be alone with his thoughts.” Of course, Severson also sold photos of President Nixon on the beach at Cotton’s Point to LIFE magazine. Living free and easy ain’t always so easy. I was reminded of this over the past several months while preparing for the new exhibit on the rise of African surf culture that’s currently on display at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente. In April 1985, Australian surfer Tom Carroll announced that he planned to boycott the upcoming South African leg of the world tour. Having just won his second world title, Carroll’s breaking news at Bells Beach quickly reverberated around the surfing cosmos. Meanwhile, Santa Barbara’s Tom Curren, who had surfed in South Africa in the early 1980s as part of the U.S. national team, also joined the cause when the African National Congress (ANC) called
for foreign athletes to boycott events. “I really enjoyed going to South Africa and surfing the waves there, (but) there was a bigger moral issue … I felt good about my decision … regardless of how it would affect my ratings,” he explained years later. The two were also joined by Aussie Cheyne Horan, who boycotted the events in 1985, but returned the next year with “Free Mandela” written on his board. South African Martin Potter also decided to take a hard pass on the events in his homeland. Surfing under the flag of the United Kingdom at the time, he was more directly exposed to what was happening in South Africa. “Potter brought the 1985 anti-apartheid boycott into sharper focus,” writes Matt Warshaw in his book The History of Surfing. “It was fine for Carroll to say his stance on South Africa came from ‘the realization that things weren’t getting any better for Blacks.’ When Potter said he’d personally watched Black surfers get arrested for riding waves on Durban’s whites-only beaches—the point was that much stronger,” Warshaw continues. And while there’s no comparison to the oppression that Black South Africans were living under, all four surfers did
Pictured is the Port Elizabeth, South Africa beach scene, circa 1986. Photo: Courtesy of the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
pay a price for their shared political stance. They missed out on valuable world tour points, Carroll ended a sponsorship deal with a South Africa-based company, while Potter lost friends and had his life threatened. Ian Cairns, who was executive director of the ASP at the time (the precursor to the WSL) stated, “We don’t have a political policy.” But by ’89, the boycott had gained traction, as 25 of the 30 top-ranked surfers avoided South African competitions. In February 1990, Nelson Mandela was freed from prison, and in 1994, a new government, led by Nelson Mandela, ultimately ended the apartheid system. So, yes, sure, you can keep politics out of your surfing experience, but at the end of the day, it’s a much stronger sport, culture and lifestyle when we all come together as a force for positive change. REMEMBRANCE: JOE CRIMO Surfing lost a true innovator with the
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That whole adage about it’s not who wins or loses, but how you play the game—that totally applies to surf contests. Last weekend, the Western Surfing Association’s event went down in some truly testy conditions in Oceanside. There were small waves, big waves, a nasty current, howling winds and water temps a notch or two below tropical. Just surviving a heat deserved a victory San Clemente Times March 24-30, 2022
A handful of groms show off their hardware following the WSA’s surf contest in Oceanside this past weekend. Photo: Courtesy of the WSA
celebration. “If you were at WSA today competing, then you deserve a round of applause. Every
passing of Joe Crimo. Originally from East Los Angeles, Crimo found sanctuary in the waters around San Clemente. By the mid-’90s, he was one of the most influential aerial surfers, infusing skate-inspired tricks into what he was doing in the water. Starring in some of the earliest Lost films, he helped set the stage for what some of the best surfers in the world are doing today. Crimo had a heart of gold, loved his friends and family, and he was still surfing up until the end. He was 47 years old. Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC
SURF FORECAST weather known to man, plus huge pumping surf,” reported San Clemente grom Tanner Sandvig, who won his division while little sister Teagan finished third in her division. And that’s just the thing about competitive surfing; sometimes, you score dream waves with nobody out, and sometimes, it takes everything you’ve got not to get blown off the beach. No matter what, you’re always at the mercy of the ocean and elements—and that’s what makes surf contests so special. It’s not always about who tops the podium and scores the big trophy. Sometimes, just surviving the elements together is enough. Friendships are forged. Memories are made. Lifelong bonds are created. And that’s exactly what went down in Oceanside last weekend. SC Page 38
Water Temperature: 59-60 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-10 Thursday: Mix of Northwest and South/ southwest swell rolling in, with thigh to stomach high waves, (2-3’+). Light/variable breeze much of the morning, turns to a moderate west wind over the afternoon, then the onshores diminish by the evening. Outlook: Combination of Northwest and South/southwest swell peaks on Friday and Saturday, for waist to shoulder high surf, (34’+). Waves ease to thigh-waist-chest high, (2-3-4’) by Sunday. Light to moderate west winds most of Friday, shift to light/moderate southerly flow for Saturday and Sunday.
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