Whether you had sciatica during pregnancy or the “urge to go” more often after menopause, Kinnary Patel, MA, PT, pelvic floor therapist, Pelvic Therapy Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center provides some tips to help you master your pelvic floor.
Q: How do women know they may have a pelvic floor issue?
A: Most women would not know unless they have symptoms in the pelvic region, like pain, incontinence and prolapse (feeling like the internal organs are dropping). I recommend consulting a pelvic floor therapist if there is lower back, hip or abdominal pain that does not resolve with conventional treatments; if they feel bloated or have abdominal cramps associated with bowels; if they are pregnant or post-partum; have sciatic pain during and after pregnancy; or groin pain with urination or sexual intimacy.
Q: What is the role of your pelvic floor?
A: The pelvic floor is the most needed stability for your thorax and spine. The pelvic floor also supports all reproductive and excretory organs. Pelvic floor weakness can cause lower back or abdominal region pain, organ prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence. If there is tension or tightness in the pelvic floor, it may cause pain and or di culty with many functions, such as urinating, sexual coitus and di culty passing gas or bowels.
Q: Do women need to just “cope” with these issues as a “normal” part of aging?
A: Women having to cope with these “normal” age issues is just a myth! Nobody needs to cope with these issues, especially incontinence, that worsens after menopause. Pelvic floor muscles can be retrained, and urinary and fecal control can be improved!
Q: What can women do to strengthen their pelvic floor?
A: The most basic method is to have a regular low-impact exercise routine that includes walking, hip mobility and core strengthening exercises, including pelvic floor squeezes and lifts.
Q: Should women seek help from an expert?
A: You can find exercises on YouTube and the internet, but it may not get to the core of your troubles. Pelvic floor strengthening is required in many cases, but some conditions require pelvic floor relaxation. Knowing how the support system works for the pelvic floor is essential for pelvic floor retraining, which experts can help you do correctly. Lower back, abdomen, breathing patterns, and hip mobility are some of the factors that a ect the way your pelvic floor reacts.
Q: What does the MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center’s Pelvic Floor Program o er?
A: We provide one of the best and most comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation programs with a wholesome and holistic approach to care. The Pelvic Health Center is dedicated to helping women and men su ering from a variety of common pelvic floor conditions and o ers patients a blend of community and hospital-based programs to bring relief for pelvic floor conditions. Through a network of providers, the Pelvic Health Center o ers innovative treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction issues. Patients receive personalized treatment plans utilizing the least invasive therapies available.
To learn more about the Pelvic Health Center at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, visit MemorialCare.org/PelvicHealth.
Looking to connect elementary through high school students across the Capistrano Unified School District with various volunteer opportunities, the student-run organization Engage is hosting its fourth engagement fair on Monday, April 10.
From 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sea Country Community Center in Laguna Niguel, representatives from more than 20 organizations and nonprofits will share a wide range of ways that students can get involved in their communities.
“One of the main benefits of coming to our fair is that the representatives of the organizations are at the fair,” Engage Founder Sophie Anderson said.“You’re not here looking at posters; you’re not here just reading information off the chart. You are meeting the people who care about this organization and who showed up because they want you to be involved.”
The upcoming spring fair is Engage’s second CUSD-wide event and the first
fair open to middle and elementary school students through the organization’s partnership with the Laguna Niguel Youth Board.
Representatives from the cities of Aliso Viejo, San Clemente and Mission Viejo, the Dana Point and Mission Viejo libraries, and the Pet Project Foundation are among some of the organizations set to attend.
With this fair, Anderson emphasized that engagement does not have to start in high school. After seeing an elementary school student involved with the H2O protectors and Stand Up to Trash, Anderson was inspired to engage younger students in volunteerism.
“I felt like ‘Wow, what a great way to inspire kids to get involved in what they’re passionate in and start making a difference,’ ” Anderson said. “So, she will actually be attending the fair.”
“We’re really excited that by having
her there, either young students could join her group, or they could realize, ‘Wow, this is something that I can start now; I don’t have to wait,’ ” Anderson continued.
The upcoming engagement fair will be Anderson’s last, as the Dana Hills High School senior looks to graduate in the spring.
“This certainly isn’t the end, but it’s kind of the end for me,” Anderson said. “And I’m really looking forward to seeing the community that comes together.”
“I think it’ll definitely be a moment for me to reflect on this fair now, then reflecting back on the first fair we had, where there were like two organizations and no one knew anything about us or even when I had the idea to start this and it hadn’t even been created yet,” Anderson continued.
Anderson added that when she launched the student-run organization, she never imagined the spirit for community engagement that she would end up facilitating.
Inspiration for Engage sparked after Anderson heard that a family friend had run a similar event at her school, though that event had not continued.
“I thought, ‘Wow, at Dana, I have so many friends who are interested in becoming a part of the community, but they really don’t know where to start,’ ” Anderson said.
In the few years since Engage first launched, Anderson realized there are many more benefits to volunteerism than one might realize.
“We’ve realized that there’s so many other benefits to this as well that just come with building a community like this,” Anderson said. “Students are getting these opportunities, but being involved in your community brings so much better mental health and a sense of belonging that you don’t necessarily get if you’re not super involved.”
Even when Anderson first launched the engagement fair, she looked to grow the event district-wide. However, when her first fair only had a few organizations attend, she was unsure if she could reach that goal.
“While I maybe always saw us getting here, after the first fair, and the reality of how difficult this is set in, I don’t think this was a realistic expectation,” Anderson said. “But we’ve gotten here, and I’m really proud of that.”
Tesoro High School sophomore Apoorvi Singh joined Anderson in her mission to introduce fellow high school students to volunteer opportunities after she saw Anderson’s passion for Engage.
“When we saw the first fair and the effort that she had put in and how passionate she was about it, I just knew that I wanted to be a part of it,” Singh said. “I wanted to help Sophie grow (the fair), and I knew that she could teach me so much as well.”
“It has been such a beneficial experience,” Singh continued. “I’ve learned so much. I have grown so close with Sophie and Anusha (Misra), and it’s just been such an awesome experience.”
Anderson will graduate this spring, with plans to study biomedical engineering in the fall.
Singh and Misra, a Dana Hills High sophomore, will take over running Engage next school year.
“Anusha and I are definitely very excited to continue Engage, and we hope to live up to Sophie’s legacy,” Singh said. “Our biggest concern is definitely the CUSD-wide aspect and definitely trying to get our fair to be publicized to all of the different schools in our district.”
For students looking to join the Engage team, Anderson said the group is always looking for volunteers.
“We’re looking for passionate individuals who care about connecting others with opportunities and who want to help break down those barriers,” Anderson said.
Those interested in joining Engage or organizations interested in running a booth at the next engagement fair should email the team at danahillsengage@gmail.com.
The Sea Country Community Center is located at 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel.
With more than $700 million in new state funds available starting on April 24 for Homekey projects, Orange County Fifth District Board Supervisor Katrina Foley urges cities to work with the county to build shelters and housing.
On Friday, March 31, Foley sent a letter to all elected officials in the county encouraging cities to identify potential sites for permanent supportive housing and apply for state funding. Cities can apply for Round 3 Homekey Funds starting on April 24 until July 28 or until the state runs out of funds.
In her letter, Foley wrote that “working together, we can bring well-deserved dollars to Orange County to build quality housing for those currently living on our streets, on the verge of becoming unhoused, or living in overcrowded conditions.”
Speaking with the San Clemente Times, Foley explained that any governmental entity could apply for state funding by identifying a potential site for permanent supportive housing.
Project Homekey, Foley explained, converts motels, hotels and other dilapidated or underperforming sites into permanent supportive housing. Permanent supportive housing offers “navigation services, wraparound services to help people who are low-income, extremely low-income to be able to live in a quality way,” Foley said.
After identifying a potential site, which may be a motel, underutilized industrial building, or surplus property, for example, the governmental agency would approach the county to apply for Project Homekey.
In early March, the county sought affordable housing developers interested in participating in the Project Homekey developments, Foley explained.
“So, we’ll have a list of developers that we can match with the cities to be able to build the project, and the county then applies with the city for the funding with the developer,” Foley said.
“It’s going to be a very competitive process at the state level; first-come, firstserved,” Foley continued. “So, if we get in, then the county will help with providing all the legal, technical (services), working with (a) nonprofit; the county will really, to the extent the city wants us to, take the lead.”
Foley added that the County Board of Supervisors would need to hold a vote to accept the projects as well.
“If we identify a site and the county
and the city teams go out, and they talk to the property owner and the developer comes in, and they say, ‘Yes, we want to do this, we want to sell you our parcel,’ then the county begins the process of buying the parcel from the property owner, and then the parcel would become a permanent supportive housing,” Foley said.
In previous rounds of Project Homekey, Foley noted that the county built 391 homes by converting motels to permanent supportive housing in Stanton, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.
Through Project Homekey, Foley aims to end veteran homelessness.
“We have identified 290 veterans that need housing,” Foley said. “If we’re able to build 290 units of housing through the Project Homekey, we can eliminate veterans’ homelessness.”
“That is something that I hope that people will consider that we’re trying to help people, especially those who have served our country and are struggling now,” Foley continued. “We’re trying to help them to be housed, because when they’re housed, we can better treat whatever their health-related or mental health-related issues are.”
San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan attended Foley’s Lunch and Learn on March 31, when he received her letter.
“I can only speak for myself in terms of how the council would participate or what the idea of our council would be, but I can tell you that I am very supportive of these efforts and would appreciate the opportunity to engage with the county in identifying sites,” Duncan said.
“In fact, I do believe we have motel owners who would be interested in working with the county to transition those properties to some type of housing,” Duncan continued.
If there are viable locations for Homekey projects in San Clemente, Duncan added that he’d hope the city would support applications for state funding.
“We need all the affordable housing that we can get, and here we have mo-
tels that actually may be better suited for affordable housing,” Duncan said.
“I think the city would play sort of a cooperative, collaborative role,” Duncan continued.
Duncan added that the city does not have any staffing or resources to operate or run a Homekey project and would instead require the county, groups or organizations to step in to run a permanent supportive housing development.
If the city is willing to move permanent supportive housing projects forward and spends time and resources to do so, Duncan noted that he would like to see the county reciprocate by taking “a leadership role in setting up a regional emergency shelter for South Orange County and helping us on that end of the larger homeless issue.”
“We’re missing that probably more than anything else, and so the county is in a way better position, of course, than the city on emergency shelter operations,” Duncan continued.
Foley noted that the county is “ready, willing and able to help facilitate the South County cities—San Juan (Capistrano), San Clemente, Dana Point—who have been talking a lot about collaboration,” but that the cities need to identify a location for a regional shelter.
“As their county supervisor, I’m here to help them to try to find the funds, but I’m not going to take away their self-determination as to what location they want,” Foley said.“So, as soon as the cities identify a location for a shelter, the better.”
“I know as a former mayor of a city that didn’t have a shelter and it had encampments and it could do nothing about it, that once you have a shelter in place, then you can start to do enforcement, you can start to move people off of beaches, out of the park, out from in front of businesses and into the shelter,” Foley continued. “It’s better for everyone.”
Matisse Reischl, assistant to the city manager in San Juan, also commented that the city would be “happy to discuss
potential affordable housing opportunities in more detail.”
“In fact, the City of San Juan Capistrano has recently collaborated with affordable housing developers to bring two affordable housing projects to San Juan Capistrano,” Reischl said in an email.
Reischl added that the city has provided land and housing funds to C&C Development to construct a 70-unit affordable housing project, including 10 units of permanent supportive housing for seniors and veterans over the age of 62.
The city also sold a portion of its City Hall site on Paseo Adelanto, and provided housing funds to Jamboree Housing for the development of a 50-unit permanent supportive housing project.
“The City of San Juan Capistrano would be open to exploring the feasibility of similar permanent supportive housing opportunities with the County, as well as other South Orange County cities,” Reischl said.
Dana Point City Manager Mike Killebrew commented that the city is always open to pursuing funds for affordable housing and is a member of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, which works to fund housing for homeless individuals and extremely-low-, very-lowand low-income families.
“We’re all in on helping the homeless here,” Killebrew said, noting that the city’s homeless outreach worker, Tamara Theodossin, helps an average of three individuals gain housing per month.
Killebrew added that the city’s Homeless Outreach Team, comprising a social worker, members of the public works department, the city’s homeless liaison and the assistant city manager, meet weekly to discuss efforts to help the city’s homeless get housed.
Though the community development department and Assistant City Manager Kelly Reenders have talked with affordable housing developers to bring projects to Dana Point, Killebrew said that land in Dana Point is expensive and often a hurdle in moving projects forward.
Unlike other affordable housing developments, Foley clarified that a condition of the state funding is that Homekey projects be constructed within a year of being approved.
By sending out the informational letter about the availability of Project Homekey funds, Foley explained that she wants to ensure that “all elected officials in the district and the community know about these programs and services and can take advantage of them if they think they would benefit them.”
“I sent this letter out to let them know and so that it might inspire some people to identify some sites that we could look into and make some things happen in such a short time period,” Foley continued. “We have to submit a project by April 24, so that’s not a lot of time.”
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The City of San Clemente will soon develop an ordinance that would assist local small businesses in competing for public contracts with the city, per a unanimous, 4-0, City Council vote on Tuesday night, April 4.
City Manager Andy Hall explained during his staff report on Tuesday night that the new code would help stimulate the local economy, both creating and keeping local jobs.
“In some respects, we want to make sure that the residents here in San Clemente have (the) first opportunities to serve their community,” he said. “Not only that, we want to support our local businesses.”
Councilmember Mark Enmeier was absent from Tuesday’s meeting.
While the advantages wouldn’t be as broad as Councilmember Gene James initially suggested when he first pitched the policy, the proposed Local Vendor Preference Ordinance would allow San Clemente businesses to bid 7% less on a contract.
Currently, contract proposals from local businesses are not eligible to receive a Local Preference discount. However, businesses can receive a 3% discount from the city for supplies, equipment, materials, and services.
Should the council approve the ordinance in the coming weeks, the consideration on all bids from prospective local contractors would be at the city’s discretion, meaning the council can ignore the policy if it does not serve the city’s best interests in certain instances.
“(Local businesses) get the value unless we determine for whatever reason (that) it’s not appropriate,” Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock reasoned, which Hall confirmed James’ motion at the council’s March 21 meeting, which was supported by Knoblock and Enmeier, asked for city staff to produce the report on giving preference to local businesses that participate in the city’s solicitation for contractors, or requests for proposals (RFP).
“As local vendors apply for business within the city, I think local vendors should have at least a 10% break on contracts,” James said, referring to a company’s bid price. “If they come within 10% of what I’ll call a foreign vendor, a vendor from outside of the city, that business should go to the local vendor.”
Under the city’s policy related to the solicitation of competitive bids, a contract must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after the city receives proposals from companies competing for a service contract. The City Council, however, does have the discretion to reject all bids.
James’ proposal comes roughly two years after a council majority voted to award the city’s five-year tree services contract to the Anaheim-based company
West Coast Arborist, ending a yearlong procurement process.
At the council’s direction, the contract went to bid a total of three times, first as a three-year contract, then a five-year contract, before going out again, but under a revised policy that allowed the city to consider additional criteria and factors besides cost.
In all three instances, WCA was the city’s recommended choice to the City Council, beating out the locally owned
South Coast Singers, a performing arts nonprofit, is seeking submissions for its annual Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship competition, in which high school students across Orange County can vie for one of six scholarships.
Applicants will compete virtually in the areas of musical theater or classical singing for the chance to earn a $500, a $750 or a $1,000 scholarship.
The top winner in each category will perform at the South Coast Singers’ upcoming spring concerts, American Tapestry, on June 11 and 17.
The Stars of Tomorrow competition launched more than 18 years ago as an opportunity to provide scholarship money to Orange County high school vocalists.
All Orange County high school students are eligible to apply. The competition is open to vocal soloists only—no duets, groups or instrumentalists.
The deadline to submit applications and audition tapes for the scholarship competition is April 28. Students can email sotapplication@gmail.com for more information and audition guidelines.
and operated Rod’s Tree Service, which had long been the city’s tree services provider. Eventually, Rod’s withdrew its bid, which eventually led the council to vote, 4-1, to select WCA.
After the council at the time reached an impasse over the third attempt to award the contract, then-City Attorney Scott Smith had warned the council of the “significant (legal) exposure” the city faced by not selecting WCA. He noted that the company won the bid three times based on criteria related both to price and other subjective factors.
“There’s some pretty significant exposure here if we don’t do that. This is left to the council’s discretion, and we would defend any decision you made,” Smith had said, adding: “State law requires that awards of contracts be awarded and given competitively and given on competition and not on favoritism and past successes.”
Giving preferences to local small businesses is not uncommon across America’s counties, municipalities and school districts.
According to a report from sourcesuite.com—an arm of BidNet, which specializes in helping public organizations simplify their contract purchasing processes—37 out of 50 states, including California—have policies that favor local vendors.
California law gives small businesses a 5% preference when competing for state contracts, according to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Businesses must be certified and can obtain certification after verifying they are independently owned, are centrally located in the state, have owners that live in California, do not dominate their respective industries, and roughly comprise fewer than 100 employees.
As of January 2020, Orange County also utilizes a County of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) Preference with qualifying requirements that pertain to the county. Eligible businesses receive a 5% preference.
Such policies allow for higher vendor participation, local economic growth, and keep tax revenues within entities’ respective regions, according to SourceSuite.
The report added that disadvantages do exist when favoring local vendors.
“A lack of vendor competition can drive up the cost of purchasing, which can be detrimental to the local agency and, ultimately, the taxpayer,” according to the report. “In addition, if all local agencies within a region were to enact local preference policies, local vendors would have fewer opportunities to grow their businesses, as they would have a lower chance of being awarded contracts from nearby government agencies.”
Shawn Raymundo contributed to this report.
A San Clemente resident and current NFL player was one of multiple speakers who advised students about staying on the right path and avoiding the dangers of addiction at Aliso Niguel High School on March 30.
Organized by Danny Murphy, another San Clemente resident and former operator of the Stop Before You Start program, Miami Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham spoke along with best friend Jaylinn Hawkins, a safety for the Atlanta Falcons.
Murphy has volunteered his time with students for 24 years, always recruiting people of different backgrounds to share their stories.
Hawkins shared his story of attending Buena Park High School and then playing at the University of California, Berkeley before being drafted by the Falcons in 2020.
His message was for students to remain focused in the classroom and in extracurricular activities, avoid participating in activities that lead people down the wrong path, and not to be afraid to hold close friends accountable.
“Whether it’s football, day-to-day life decisions or stuff like that, having real friends and people around helps,” said Hawkins.
Needham spoke about his childhood, during which he moved around frequently and struggled with making friends and being bullied. He started his high school years at San Clemente, where he attended as a freshman and sophomore, then transferred to Servite, and eventually Buena Park, where he met Hawkins and created a lasting bond.
After finally seeing consistent playing time on varsity his senior season, he took the only scholarship opportunity available at the University of Texas, El Paso, still working to find solid friendships.
“I relied on my mom, called Jaylinn all the time; I was just trying to keep that support system going,” Needham said. “But I think the main thing was, I never really gave up.”
He continued to work hard all the way through college, going undrafted and eventually landing with the Dolphins in 2019. Needham encouraged the students to find a passion and stick with it, try their best in school, and understand that their parents have their best interests at heart.
The two then took questions from Murphy, Aliso Niguel staff, and students.
They explained that school was im-
portant, because it teaches concepts that translate to everyday adult life. In addition to varying subjects, they learned about time management, mental discipline, and how to make connections for the future.
“I know it’s not the most interesting thing … but it’s going to help you in the long run,” Hawkins said. “If you can think about it as a 40-year decision, keep that mindset.”
Besides school, Hawkins said students should continue to have fun when spending time with friends but not overdo anything or let certain activities become a negative distraction.
Losing focus can still happen to adults, Needham referenced in speaking about players that make it to the NFL but fall out of the league quickly. He advised students not to forget the effort and struggles they endured to reach success when they start to see progress.
When it comes to health and maintaining a proper diet, Needham said he didn’t realize how poorly his eating habits were until he began to play in the NFL. Nutrition experts told him that he wasn’t in the best possible shape, which he called an “eye-opener.”
Tearing his Achilles tendon served as another wake-up call.
“It was like, ‘Damn, what did I do wrong last year that could have led to that?’ ” Needham recalled. “So, I just focus on trying to be as disciplined as I can in my eating and trying to stay focused.”
Hawkins said he dealt with similar experiences in relation to suffering injuries. He is currently in the early stages of prioritizing his health more, which he acknowledged may not matter or be significant to all high school students at their age, but makes the body feel better than eating fatty foods all the time.
They also told the students about the differences between football at the high school, college and professional levels,
and how being detail-oriented can lead to success.
Needham’s mother, Shannon, also shared her life experience. As someone who loved to party starting in high school, her involvement eventually evolved into alcoholism and an addiction to painkiller medication that nearly cost her life, all while being a single mother.
During a decadeslong period, she experienced numerous medical problems that required surgery and other programs to keep her alive. Worst of all, she said, her addiction got in the way of fulfilling her biggest goal of being a mother to Needham, who remained by her side and is her best friend.
“He was so supportive of me, regardless of how badly I hurt him,” said Shannon, who is now more than five months sober. “You guys, when you get involved and if it becomes a problem for any of you, your friends or your family, you end up hurting so many people that you love.”
“It can catch up with you,” she added.
Afterward, Needham and Hawkins took photos with students and chatted with them before speaking with San Clemente Times
Both said they would have appreciated more experiences in their younger years in which a role model could’ve spoken to them about taking the right path in life. They said they wanted to speak as a means of inspiring students.
Needham added that it was important to show their authentic selves during the event.
“You don’t have to put on a certain image to show that you’re successful; it doesn’t matter how you act,” he said. “The more genuine you are, the more stuff pays off.”
Danny Murphy will make an appearance at San Clemente High School for another speaking engagement this month.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
Beachside Chat
8-9 a.m. Join San Clemente residents and dignitaries for the weekly Beachside Chat, a spirited, town hall forum on community issues led by a slate of rotating hosts. The chats are held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. All are welcome.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Challenging Cancer
10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.
Citizens’ Climate Education
10:45 a.m.-noon. This nonpartisan climate action group holds monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month via Zoom. Email larrykramerccl@gmail.com to receive a link to join.
MONDAY, APRIL 10
San Clemente Homeless Collaborative
4 p.m. The San Clemente Homeless Collaborative meets on the second Monday of each month at Christ Lutheran Church. Bring your ideas on what to do about homelessness in San Clemente, and a willingness to listen to the ideas of others. Christ Lutheran Church, 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente.
San Clemente American Legion Post 423
6 p.m. All Legionnaires and other veterans are invited for a complimentary light dinner, fellowship and this monthly meeting. This month’s focus includes plans for the San Clemente Memorial Day observances. For additional information, email L1900ahon@aol.com or call 949.606.3512. Elks Lodge, 136 Calle De Los Molinos, San Clemente.
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Committee
6-9 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.
The San Clemente City Council has no higher duty than to provide for the safety and security of our residents. We can delegate the duties of providing for a safe and secure San Clemente to the sheriff; however, the responsibility remains with the elected City Council.
The taxpayers of San Clemente deserve world class protection. Up to this point, despite the efforts of a few, the City Council and city management have failed miserably at shielding our residents from the impact of crime.
I need to recognize the good citizens who work tirelessly every day to promote safety in San Clemente. Now is the time to address crime threatening our quality of life in San Clemente. Any discussions regarding mental health programming, addiction recovery, or access to housing, need to be rejected, as it is simply not the purview of the city.
These services and programs belong with the County of Orange and the State
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In response to Sandra Weaver’s letter regarding I-Hope, unfortunately I was a neighbor to this unpermitted “day care homeless center” located on La Canada at North El Camino Real in the old DMV building in 2012.
The permit was for an office space, but it contained showers, mail-drop, computers, and food service during the day. They advertised in Orange County, “You all come,” and dozens and dozens came from everywhere.
They closed at 5 each day, so where did the dozens of homeless go? They fanned all over the ocean side of the
of California. It should be noted that the failed policies of Democrats in Sacramento have not only created this crisis but have intentionally fueled it.
Councilmembers need to stop blaming Martin v. Boise for the ever-increasing rate of nuisance crime on our streets, beaches and in our precious open space. Council should direct the city manager to take additional steps to protect our city.
Thefts, assaults and threatening behaviors must come to an end; however, it will require a majority of council to act in the interest of San Clemente homeowners and taxpayers.
Additionally, the risk of fire from those living in our open spaces who are being provided food by certain nonprofits poses a significant risk of fire to life and property in San Clemente.
It is imperative we have a competent team in place in order to combat the nuisance of crime. I am quite confident, under the leadership of our new city manager, Andy Hall, in conjunction with our new chief of Police Services, Jay Christian, we can anticipate great results.
The key is for a majority of City Council to become committed in ensuring an acute level of public safety in our city by directing city staff. Our laws in San Clemente apply to everyone regardless of status, and the citizens of this wonderful city deserve to have a city free of crime, threatening behaviors and uncouth activities.
Those posing as advocates need to be rejected, as they have ulterior motives that are not in the interest of our city.
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I will no longer stand by, tolerating those who are defecating on our streets, urinating on our sidewalks and performing lewd acts such as public indecent exposure. No longer should City Council tolerate bicycle chop shops, drinking and smoking on the beach, and the trafficking and use of illicit narcotics in the presence of families.
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BY GENE JAMESfreeway, on the beach, Pier Bowl, North Beach, residential areas, and set up a camp at Park Semper Fi.
The management at Park Semper Fi aggressively curtailed this when several homeless tied a rope between several trees and hung out their laundry. They slept in open garages in my neighborhood, and their drug use was rampant.
Several homeowners, including myself, sold and moved. So, if this is the San Clemente picture that our homeless advocates including Councilmember Enmeier want, good luck. And Councilmember Enmeier, you were voted to protect and serve the residents of San Clemente first and foremost, not the homeless population.
While I-Hope was staffed by compassionate and well-meaning people, they were inexperienced, and one of the reasons they closed was due to safety concerns for themselves. I
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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER
7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ‘60s and ‘70s pop and rock artist Kenny Hale will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.
FRIDAY | 07
ARTIST TALK AT CASA ROMANTICA
10:20 a.m.-noon. Enjoy a plein air painting experience with noteworthy artist Rick Delanty. Access is included with general admission. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.
SUNSET YOGA FLOW
4-5:30 p.m. Join Lululemon at the Outlets for a Fitness Friday session that everyone can participate in, led by a YogaSix instructor at Center Court. Bring a mat, water, and comfortable sweat-wicking clothing. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.
‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP
6-9 p.m. Craft your own wood sign, plank tray, or photo frame with this fun DIY workshop. Customize your project with designer paints and non-toxic colors. Participants can register online beforehand. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.
LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
6:30-9:30 p.m. Local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne will perform.
SATURDAY | 08 SENSATIONAL SPRINGTACULAR
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your children to experience three exciting events all in one day. The Sensational Springtacular and Summer Camp Palooza will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meadows at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, featuring activities eligible for participants with a wristband. Those activities include a carnival and inflatable games, a giant slide, face painting, as well as a free egg hunt starting at 10 a.m. The SPLASHtacular will run from noon to 4 p.m. at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. Pre-sale wristbands are available for purchase. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.361.8264. san-clemente.org.
Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.
SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE
9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory, but they are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.
STRAWBERRY U-PICK
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Ecology Center is providing a chance to pick fresh berries. While baskets will be provided, participants are also welcome to bring their own. After you finish collecting a harvest, head over to the Farm Stand to pay for what you picked. Cost to attend is $9. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223.
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SAIL ON ‘SPIRIT OF DANA POINT’
2-5 p.m. Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship. Must be 4 years or older to sail. Tickets are $65. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
3 p.m. Chris Amodeo will perform. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.
GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT
7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games. Teams can include up to six people. Winning teams earn bar cash and other prizes. Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. eventvesta.com.
STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT
7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this
stand-up comedy event. San Juan Capistrano community fixture Jim Taylor will perform, along with Frances Dilorinzo and KT Tatara. Tickets are $21.50 for a table seat or $19.50 for the mezzanine section. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S
9 pm.-1 a.m. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. Coyote Rebel Band will perform. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.
EASTER BRUNCH AT THE INN
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a three-course meal at Ysidora Restaurant. There will be an egg hunt for kids at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per person. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26907 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.5795. innatthemissionsjc.com.
EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
AT THE OUTLETS
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy an egg hunt, face painting, crafts, bounce houses, food trucks and more this Easter Sunday. The egg hunt will begin at noon. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.
LIVE THEATER
AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE
2 p.m. Watch a live performance of the hospital-set comedy It Runs in the Family at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Renditions will be held through April 16. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.
BRIDGE GAME
12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano.
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OPEN JAM
7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.
STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY
10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime, held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs. The event is geared for the 2- to 6-yearold age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.
‘PLEIN AIR’ PAINTING CLASS SERIES
4-5 p.m. Learn plein air painting techniques with Kelly Gallaher. All materials included. Participants aged 12-16 years old must have a parent on-site during the class. Reservations are $100-$120. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.
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8 am - 2 pm
8 am - 2 pm
San Clemente Community Center
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TRIVIA TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.
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. 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.
H.H. COTTON’S LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE
7-10 p.m. Every Wednesday, H.H. Cotton’s
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will host this live music showcase to feature talented local musicians from around the area and will occur in the restaurant’s Hamilton Room (the back room). H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. hhcottons.com.
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS
8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.
Proceeds benefit horticultural scholarships, junior gardeners, and civic beautification.
Proceeds benefit horticultural scholarships, junior gardeners, and civic beautification.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
Visitors to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s 2023 Panhe Festival were able to experience a wide array of artistic, cultural, and ecological events at the San Mateo Campground on Sunday, April 2.
The annual festival aims to educate the broader public about Indigenous peoples, such as the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians and Acjachemen Nation, as well as the groups’ customs and the land they occupied for centuries.
Event emcee Jacque Nunez said Panhe carries additional significance in that people can learn about Native Americans’ emphasis on and varying approaches to caring for the Earth, whether through trout restoration efforts or recycling.
“It’s a wonderful combination of the foundation of who we are as a people,” said Nunez. “We are caretakers; we were the first caretakers of water and land and air, and so when we come together … there’s a real love-fest going on.”
Artisan vendors displayed artwork, jewelry, fabrics, bags, basketry, dream catchers, crafts and more. Other organizations featured at the festival included the California Cultural Resources Prevention Alliance, Indigenous Women Rising, the Nature Reserve of Rancho Mission Viejo, OC Birds of Prey, and the San Onofre Parks Foundation.
Cecilia Begay, owner of Begay’s Indian Arts and Crafts and a 20-year veteran of making pieces, spoke about supporting Indigenous artists who connect with the
history behind what they create over larger companies that borrow from Native American influence.
“I would say it’s important, because the person that made it, they’re the one that is the artist, not something that was brought in from somewhere else,” she said. “That’s why you would come to a Native person, to buy from them originally.”
The event also featured traditional eagle, hoop and war dances, food, and a dedicated time to honor the elders in attendance.
One of those elders was MaryAnn James, 84, who called it “a big honor” and said she was full of pride and joy from the recognition.
“This sort of gathering, where the public has been invited, they get to see the side of our Acjachemen people that—a lot of people don’t even know we exist,” said James.
She shared a story in which she struck up a conversation while on a flight with a stranger reading a book about the Comanche Nation who didn’t know that Native American descendants and groups were still around.
“It’s a great day,” James said, adding: “All the Indigenous people (around) are doing something, but they always have time to talk.”
Wendy Yoder, president of the San Onofre Parks Foundation, which helps organize the annual event, said that she enjoys seeing the children learn about the history of the area in which they live.
“It’s just important to pass down to the next generation and let them see what used to be here,” said Yoder. SC
La Casa Pacifica was originally the home of H.H. Cotton, one of San Clemente’s early founders. It later became known worldwide as The Western White House when it was purchased for President Richard Nixon and his family after his election in 1968. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 30-2023-01310044
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner
CANDACE MARIE BRITO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name
CANDACE MARIE BRITO
Proposed Name
CANDACE MARIE CARRILLO
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Notice of Hearing
Date: 05/3/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100
The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Other: Remote Hearing (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts. ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.)
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times
Date: 03/02/2023
JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court
Published: San Clemente Times Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 2023
Every spring the City of San Clemente notifies the owners of undeveloped parcels and vacant, developed parcels of their responsibility to remove weeds and debris from those properties. The native and naturalized landscape of San Clemente is susceptible to fire, due to the growth of both weeds and native habitat. As we approach summer, it is especially important to reduce this fire potential. Once a property owner has cleaned their properties and trimmed all weeds to a height no higher than one inch (1”) from the ground, it must be maintained for the remainder of the year. Properties with existing native habitat should be thinned by 50%, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. The City deadline for the removal of weeds and refuse is May 15, 2023. For those properties that remain unabated after that date, the City’s Weed Abatement Contractor will clear the lots as required, and then bill the cost of removal to the property owners. Should you have questions or would like further information regarding the City’s weed abatement program, please contact Stewart and Associates, the City of San Clemente’s Weed Abatement Contract Administrator, by telephone: (949) 498-9250 or email: ed@estewartinc.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
20236658519
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VIBRANT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
1214 LAS POSAS
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Full Name of Registrant(s):
SHERA JOINER
1214 LAS POSAS
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/SHERA JOINER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/16/2023.
Published in: San Clemente Times Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON APRIL 19, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA
RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Conditional Use Permit 23-072, North Beach Villa Full Alcohol, 1400 Calle Mirador
A request to allow full alcohol service at an existing bed and breakfast inn with one manager’s unit and three guest rooms.
Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).
Conditional Use Permit 22-255, Sancho’s Tacos
Full Alcohol, 1101 S. El Camino Real
A request to consider full alcohol service (Type 47 License) for indoor and outdoor consumption at an existing restaurant located at 1101 S. El Camino Real. Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).
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 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to express their opinion for or against the request.
For further information, contact the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.
Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
20236658893
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
JOHN DEURMEIER, MASSAGE THERAPY
25261 CALLE BUSCA
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
Full Name of Registrant(s):
JOHN M. DEURMEIER
25261 CALLE BUSCA
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
KRISTA DEURMEIER
25261 CALLE BUSCA
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a
/s/JOHN DEURMEIER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/21/2023.
Published in: San Clemente Times Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 30-2023-01314934
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KRISTIN LAURA ETHERINGTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name
KRISTIN LAURA ETHERINGTON
Proposed Name
KRISTIN LAURA HUNTER
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Notice of Hearing
Date: 05/23/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100 The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Remote Hearing. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website,
go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.)
A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: printed in this county: San Clemente Times
Date: Mar 23, 2023
JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court
Published: San Clemente Times April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON APRIL 20, 2023
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Minor Exception Permit 23-037, Hammerslag Arbor, 513 Avenida Presidio
A request to build a new arbor located within the front yard setback of a property in the Residential Low Zone and constructed to complement the architecture of the residence currently under construction.
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, 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 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Zoning Administrator to express their opinion for or against the requests. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.
Zoning Administrator
20 yrs.949-533-5398.
Janetmorris5635@gmail.com.
The San Clemente baseball team wasn’t its sharpest on Tuesday morning, April 4, at the Great Park in Irvine, but when the Tritons needed their breakthrough, they found their extra edge.
Trailing 3-0, San Clemente pounced on Segerstrom’s relief pitcher for two runs in the sixth and a two-run, go-ahead single by senior Hayden Dill in the seventh that sent the Tritons over the Jaguars, 5-3, for back-to-back wins at the Ryan Lemmon Tournament.
“We came out today, and unfortunately, that’s the thing with Spring Break, it’s Game 3. I think we came out a little flat,” San Clemente coach Dave Gellatly said. “Guys were kind of not together in the dugout. They were focused on themselves and not the team. Late in the game, they realized that they need to do something quick, or we were going to lose to a team I believe we should beat. They came together at the right time and stole a win.”
After being vexed with just two hits off the starter for Segerstrom (2-11-2)
through five innings, the San Clemente (11-4) comeback began in the sixth inning, as Jake Wood led off with a single, immediately followed by a double by Joey Bookataub. Carson Nicholson brought the pair in with a triple to cut the deficit to one run.
San Clemente kept up its pressure in the seventh with a leadoff double from Rhyn Chambers and a bunt-for-single by Mike Erspamer. Wood loaded the bases on a walk, and Dill sent Chambers and Erspamer home with a single for the lead. Wood eventually stole home for the Tritons’ fifth run, as the Jaguars’ infield got tied up on a steal attempt by Dill.
Bookataub, the Tritons’ senior starting pitcher, battled through five innings on the mound for San Clemente with three runs allowed—just one earned—on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk. Riley Smith picked up the win with an electric sixth inning in relief, and Dill closed out the seventh for the save.
“Joey’s been great,” Gellatly said of his starting pitcher. “He hasn’t thrown much this year, just simply because he’s our third baseman, but when we come back
Three San Clemente High School baseball alumni are in or have their eyes on Major League Baseball with the opening of the 2023 season last week.
Right-handed relief pitcher Andre Pallante (Class of 2016) enters his second big-league season on the Opening Day roster once again, and he’s been effective out of the bullpen for the St. Louis Cardinals in the early days. Pallante has allowed one run on three hits in 3 1/3 innings pitched over three appearances for a 2.70 ERA with one walk and one strikeout.
Last season for St. Louis, Pallante, who was drafted in 2019 out of UC Irvine, threw 108 innings over 47 appearances, including 10 starts, with a 6-5 record, 3.17 ERA and 73 strikeouts.
The 24-year-old also had an exciting spring on the roster for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Pallante threw four innings over three appearances, allowing two runs and three hits with six walks and two strikeouts. Italy went 2-2 in pool play in Taiwan to advance to the quarterfinals, where Italy fell to eventual champion Japan in the Tokyo Dome. Also in the major league ranks is
and play three games a week in league, I think he’s earned a spot as one of the three guys starting in league.”
San Clemente finished the Ryan Lemmon Tournament on Wednesday, April 5, against Woodbridge, but results were not available at press time. After the Tritons play another tournament game
on Saturday, April 8, to close out Spring Break, San Clemente returns to the Sea View League for a rainstorm-condensed schedule.
San Clemente, 2-1 in league play, plays three games against Aliso Niguel next week with home games on Monday, April 10, and Thursday, April 13. SC
left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard (Class of 2015), who has come full circle in his six-year major-league career back to the Atlanta Braves. Allard was drafted by the Braves in the first round in 2015 and made his MLB debut with Atlanta in 2018. The 25-year-old was traded to the Texas Rangers in 2019, where he played portions of four seasons, including a career-high 32 appearances and 17 starts in 2021.
Last season, Allard made just 10 appearances with the Rangers, as he bounced between the big leagues and the AAA Round Rock Express. In November, Allard was traded back to Atlanta for right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi and cash.
Allard was solid early in spring training for the Braves, pitching five innings over two starts and allowing just one run and three hits. However, Allard’s spring was cut short by a Grade 2 oblique strain, and he opened the 2023 regular season on the 60-day injured list.
Outside of the major leagues, right-handed starting pitcher Michael
McGreevy (Class of 2018) enters his third season in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, looking to once again be teammates with Pallante. McGreevy was invited to spring training with the Cardinals in Florida, but the 22-year-old didn’t see any game action.
McGreevy was selected 18th overall by the Cardinals in 2021 out of UC Santa Barbara, where he had transitioned away from shortstop and into a full-time pitcher with stellar results. McGreevy then made seven minor league starts in 2021 at the rookie and A-ball levels. In 2022, McGreevy made eight starts with the High-A Peoria Chiefs before moving up to AA, where he made 20 starts for the Springfield Cardinals. McGreevy posted a 6-4 record in AA with a 4.64 ERA over 99 innings pitched with 76 strikeouts.
McGreevy is currently listed as the No. 8 prospect in the Cardinals system and their No. 5 pitching prospect. McGreevy showcased more velocity on his fastball in spring training (up to 96 mph) along with a tighter slider. SC
After a solid run of contests that started on the California Central Coast before heading to Florida, the Dominican Republic and then Barbados, Crosby Colapinto and Sawyer Lindblad have clinched the WSL’s North American Qualifying Series Regional titles.
Making it a San Clemente sweep, they will now enjoy the benefit of being among the top seeds when the Challenger Series kicks off in Australia (more on all of that in a minute).
Colapinto’s breakout season was anchored by a big, statement-making win at last week’s Barbados Surf Pro. The 21-year-old kicked off his campaign with a quarterfinal finish at the Jack’s Surfboards Pro in Huntington Beach.
He went one better up north, enjoying a semifinal finish at the SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach, as well as the Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro in Florida.
“I had a couple ankle injuries that made me miss a couple contests, and it made me realize a lot about myself,” Colapinto explained after his win in Barbados. “Now, I won a contest, on top of the ratings, and heading to Gold Coast for the Challenger, so I’m really excited.”
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Lindblad started her season off with three wins and never looked back.
Taking out the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach and Jack’s Surfboards Pro, she also added a pair of runner-up finishes to her resume, most recently in Barbados.
In the end, Lindblad clinched her No. 1 position by more than 2,000 points.
“I’m just really happy that I finally solidified it; it’s been such a long year, and missing (the Challenger Series) requalification in Haleiwa by one spot stings,” Lindblad told the WSL.“But it all went down for a reason, and I’m happy to get some good
If you read the surf page here regularly, you know I’m a big believer in swimming (it really is the fountain of youth; you should try it). This week, our top grom comes to us from that glorious life aquatic.
Nine-year-old Leila Matheson has been logging some serious time in the pool—and all the hard work is definitely paying off. A steely distance swimmer, Leila just broke the San Clemente Aquatic team’s record for the 500 freestyle in the 10-and-under age group—a record that’s stood since 1999.
practice at these regional events.”
By finishing first in the North American Qualifying Series, Colapinto and Lindblad have punched their tickets to the Challenger Series.
Other local surfers to qualify include Jett Schilling, Cole Houshmand and Bella Kenworthy. The Challenger Series will kick off on Australia’s Gold Coast this May. At the end of the season, the top 10 men and top five women in the rankings will graduate to the WSL’s prestigious Championship Tour, where they’ll have a
Competing in the Southern California Spring Championships in Pasadena last month, Leila threw down an impressive 6:06:27 for her 500 freestyle. Ultimately, the time was good enough to break the team record and see her finish in a very respectable seventh place.
Leila was competing against kids who were mostly a year older than she, making the accomplishment even more impressive.
When she’s not lighting up the pool, Leila loves a good beach day with her family and surfing with her brother, Chase, who’s also a talented swimmer and surfer.
Swimming and surfing—that’s that good Southern California living! SC
This winter, North Shore lifeguard Luke Shepardson made history when he won the iconic Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
Working the lifeguard tower at Waimea the day of the contest, his supervisor ended up giving him the day off so he could go win the contest. On April 28, Shepardson will be in town to give a talk about lifeguarding, riding giant waves and more.
The event will also feature a screening of the new film Big Wave Guardians, written and produced by local legends Marty Hoffman and Jim Kempton. Hosted by the San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Foundation, it will take place at the Stance headquarters in San Clemente. Doors open at 5 p.m., and admission is free for anyone 16 and under. Free pizza will be provided. Tickets and info available at scljgfoundation.com.
shot at vying for the world title. SC
Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation.
Water Temperature: 55-57 Degrees F
Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-10’
Thursday: A small and fading mix of NW swell and trace S swell laps in with thigh to waist high waves,(2-3’). Light offshore winds in the early morning, puff up to a light+ sea breeze for the afternoon.
Outlook: Lingering swell blend keeps surf in the thigh to waist high range, (2-3’), on Friday. Old swell eases over the weekend, while fresh, small WNW and S swells move in, maintaining thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’) on Saturday and Sunday. Light offshore early Friday morning, shift to light+ onshores in the afternoon.
Primarily onshore winds over the weekend, light in the morning, then light+ to moderate for the afternoons.
