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Students at San Clemente High School mingle about the campus quad before the school day on Tuesday, April 27. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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CDC Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Americans

Swegles: Casa Romantica Unveils Public Events

SCHS Athletes Soar at Triton Invitational

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TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

West Coast Arborists Awarded Five-Year Tree Services Contract

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The city council last week awarded a long sought-after government contract for tree services to West Coast Arborists, likely veering the city away from potential litigation after multiple changes to the bid process prompted questions of favoritism.

The council’s 4-1 vote on April 20 concluded a year-long solicitation process that had pitted West Coast Arborists, an Anaheim-based company, and the locally owned and operated Rod’s Tree Service against one another.

“We are very appreciative of the opportunity that the City Council has given us.

We understand this was a long, enduring process, but at the end, I think the right decision was made for the benefit of the community,” WCA President Patrick Mahoney said in an emailed statement.

In three consecutive bid processes, the city ranked WCA as the top contender, each time beating out Rod’s, the city’s previous contractor for the past 40 years.

However, whenever the contract was presented for the council to formally choose WCA, the company came up empty-handed, as some councilmembers continued to voice support for Rod’s.

“Rod’s is a great company, which has San Clemente-based employees, San Clemente-based ownership,” Mayor Pro Tem Gene James said during last week’s council meeting.“I wanted to do everything I could to keep Rod’s.”

While the competition had seemingly reached an end last month, when the council voted not to award WCA with the five-year contract, a decision by Rod’s to withdraw from consideration paved the

way for the city to bring the matter back for reconsideration.

“Our family feels as though this process has gone on far too long. Out of respect for the taxpayers of our hometown, it is time to look towards the future,” the company wrote to interim City Manager Erik Sund on March 26.

“The City has immediate responsibilities that need to be addressed, and we do not wish to further slow or stall the process while waiting for an outcome that is unattainable,” Rod’s continued in its statement.

The two companies had initially competed for a three-year contract before the previous city council voted on April 21, 2020 to reject both bids and put out a new request for proposals (RFP) for a five-year contract instead.

WCA had been the city’s recommended choice to the council for the threeyear contract, having come in with the lowest bid. When the five-year contract came before the council in early June last year, WCA again had been the top bidder.

The council, however, voted to again turn down both bids and directed city staff to redraft the solicitation process altogether so the city could consider additional criteria and factors besides cost.

In early September, the four-person council considered the contract for the third time. Based on a slate of additional criteria in that RFP, the city evaluated bids from West Coast Arborists, Rod’s and United Pacific Services, again ranking WCA as the top candidate.

The council, during that meeting, was divided, having reached an impasse, with

The city council on April 20 voted to award a five-year tree maintenance contract to West Coast Arborists, concluding a year-long solicitation process. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Go Outdoors Without Masks, if Not in Crowds

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Fully vaccinated people do not have to wear face masks if they are outdoors and not “in certain crowd settings or venues,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday, April 27.

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two weeks after the second shot of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or the sole dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. It is not necessary to wear a mask outside, for instance, if you are going hiking or walking outside by yourself or with members of Page 3

Councilmember Kathy Ward and former Councilmember Chris Hamm voting against a motion supported by James and Councilmember Laura Ferguson to reject the bids again.

At that meeting, City Attorney Scott Smith warned the council of the “significant (legal) exposure” the city could face by not awarding WCA with the contract, noting 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.”

The following day, the city received a letter from the Construction Industry Force Account Council (CIFAC), an asso-

ciation of labor groups, that took issue with the city’s handling of the bidding process.

In the Sept. 2 letter, the group threatened litigation, citing the concern that the council was showing favoritism toward one contractor—a violation of government procurement.

Addressing the group’s threat during the council’s March 16 meeting, Smith reiterated his previous point that “when you redo a bid this many times, deviating from the recommended course is risky.”

Despite the warning, the council rejected WCA for the contract in a 3-2 vote— with Ward and Councilmember Chris Duncan voting in favor of WCA, while James, Ferguson and Councilmember Steve Knoblock voted against it.

In an emailed statement following the council’s meeting last week, CIFAC said,“We are very pleased with the San Clemente City Council’s decision to award the tree trimming contract to West Coast Arborists.”

your household—already an accepted practice among some.

Masks are also not needed in small groups of other fully vaccinated people, though the CDC still recommends wearing a mask when at indoor public settings or indoor gatherings with unvaccinated people. It also recommends avoiding large indoor gatherings.

Continuing to wear masks outdoors if in large crowds of strangers, such as at concerts, sporting events or other large

events, is advised.

The announcement comes as vaccinations continue to rise, including in California and Orange County. More than 11 million people in California are fully vaccinated, and more than 28 million doses have been administered statewide.

More than 2.4 million doses have been administered in Orange County.

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Capo Unified Plans to Reopen Campuses Full-Time Next School Year

BY COLLIN BREAUX AND SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Lining up with other aspects of daily life in California gradually reopening, and with the support from parents, the Capistrano Unified School District is eyeing a full-time, five-day return to campus for students during the 2021-22 school year, starting in August.

District staff previewed aspects of what’s called the “reopening 2.0 plan” during a Board of Trustees meeting on April 21. The plan that was presented was a draft, and trustees did not vote on any details. Approval for a final plan is expected during next month’s BOT meeting on May 19.

Teachers union members were consulted when coming up with the reopening plan, which would bring all students back to CUSD campuses full-time for the following school year, slated to begin Aug. 17.

The reopening plan, if approved, would follow all guidelines from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), including requiring masks for students.

The district would work to reduce class sizes at schools.

In-person instruction would reportedly follow a traditional bell schedule. The reopening plan would also bring back physical education and elective courses that were cut from the curriculum during the current 2020-21 school year.

The district’s discussions on next school year’s reopening come as middle and high school campuses this week

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welcomed back more of their students for in-person instruction. On-campus capacity expanded to four days a week for the remainder of the current school year.

At San Clemente High School on Tuesday, April 27, faculty and staff were excited to have more students back on campus, Principal Chris Carter told San Clemente Times during a brief tour of the school.

“It’s just incredible to have the energy back on campus. When we first brought kids back in October, that was exciting, we finally had kids back on campus, but it was still relatively quiet,” Carter said.

“And then now just walking through that quad and just listening to the cacophony of voices, the hustle and bustle, and just kids moving about, it really feels like they’re back.”

According to Carter, half the student population, about 1,500 teens, are signed up for the in-person instruction four days a week, while the other half are students whose families opted to continue with online learning. For the rest of the semester, Mondays will remain an online-only day for all students.

“We’re just excited to have kids back on campus. I think that’s the main thing— the energy level,” Carter said, adding that the school wants to finish off the year “on a high note. We want kids back here, to engage with their peers as we work through this.”

Students at San Clemente High School mingle about the campus quad before the school day on Tuesday, April 27—when students were allowed to return to campus for four days a week of in-person instruction. Photos: Shawn Raymundo

CUSD students gradually began returning to campuses on a limited capacity back in August. Campuses initially closed in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Online instruction was instituted afterward, with parents and trustees criticizing the initial level of quality of the distance learning curriculum.

Ahead of the first week of four-day, in-person instruction, Carter said, teachers and administrative staff came up with a reopening plan to ensure that classrooms were set up appropriately and can accommodate students spaced 3 feet apart.

One worry Carter had on Tuesday morning was whether the influx of some parents unaccustomed to dropping off their students, coupled with the addition of students parking on campus, would create any traffic delays.

“The only concern I kind of had was to make sure that parents allowed enough time to get here in the morning, and then kids coming here to the parking lot, we have new drivers that never had to navigate our parking lot—they may have been sophomores last year and didn’t park here,” Carter explained.

“It seems like it flowed pretty well, because here we are, the bell rang about three minutes ago, and the parking lot is clear,” Carter said. “So that worked in our favor. But that was one of the main concerns, just making sure people weren’t shocked seeing the double amount of cars.”

While on campus, students are to continue wearing face masks in and out of the classrooms, with the exception of their lunch hour. Carter said there haven’t been any issues related to the mask-wearing rule, noting that all the Page 4

students have been complying.

A discussion on the very topic of mask requirements came up during the CUSD board meeting this month. Gregory Merwin, chief academic officer for education and support services, said the district anticipates masks will likely continue to be required.

“We expect to hear more from the governor,” Merwin said. “He mentioned June 15 as a date where additional information will be shared.”

Merwin also cited information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the effectiveness of masks, in terms of limiting the spread of COVID-19. Some parents who commented during the meeting spoke out against the effectiveness of masks.

“We will be watching very closely on CDPH guidance, because as a public entity, CDPH sets that standard of care for us as a public school district,” Merwin said.

“We must follow CDPH’s guidance. We do not have an option as a public school district.”

Trustee Gila Jones said everything they do in a public school is regulated by the state.

“You can say, well, just violate the rules,” Jones said. “But they’re the ones who send us the money. If we don’t follow their rules, they can actually defund us.”

Capo Unified intends to still provide a separate online learning program if families choose to not send a student back to campus. The online model will also follow a traditional bell schedule.

District staff plans to educate and reach out to families about the reopening, and it will launch a reopening 2.0 website for families before the August start date. sanclementetimes.com

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NEWS BITES Along the coast of Southern California, the Spanish Village by the Sea has become synonymous with beautiful weather and nice beaches. With that, comes surfing, which is set to make its debut at this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Local surfers Kolohe Andino and Caroline Marks will finally have their chance to compete at the Olympic level, a year later than anticipated after the 2020 Summer Games were postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To help commemorate the milestone and show support for Andino and Marks competing in Tokyo, the city of San Clemente is partnering with USA Surfing by inviting artists to apply for the opportunity to create a mural in the downtown area.

“Surfing is an integral part of the history and the future of San Clemente.

Baseball might be the American pastime, but surfing is the San Clemente pastime,” Jonathan Lightfoot, the city’s economic development officer, said in a press release. “From swell watchers to the surfboard shapers, surfing is a legacy we are proud to embrace.”

Because surfing has such a heavy presence and a deeply rooted culture in San Clemente, the city’s pride in the sport

will only be solidified with the murals, which are slated to adorn two commercial spaces—at 102 Avenida Victoria and 103 Avenida Del Mar. “We are honored to be a part of the mural project celebrating San Clemente’s influence on the world of surfing,” Sam and Eugenia Kollias, owners of the commercial space at 102 Avenida Victoria, stated in the release. “We wish our athletes all the best. Go, USA!” The city has a $2,500 budget for each location and the fees to create them. At the Victoria location, the area on the east wall facing Del Mar will be used for one mural. The second mural, on Avenida Del Mar, will go on the east wall facing the alleyway and the Bartlett building.

Professional and semi-professional artists, as well as experienced amateur artists, are encouraged to apply to participate in the project. USA Surfing and the city are seeking artists who have successfully completed other mural projects.

To be considered, artists must digitally submit a letter of interest that explains relevant experience, a concept narrative, a rendering of the conceptual design, a resume and work samples. All submissions must be sent to admin@ usasurfing.org.

The submission deadline is May 10, with a proposed start date of the project slated for May 23. Work on the murals is expected to be completed by June 15.

“San Clemente has a historic and strong surfing and artist community,” Andrea Swayne, USA Surfing’s chief operating officer, said in the release. “We look forward to seeing the artists’ vision come to life at the two locations. This

(Cont. from page 3) County, as COVID-19 cases remain relatively low and state restrictions gradually recede.

Orange County is still in the orange “moderate” risk tier of California’s four-tier, color-coded coronavirus monitoring system. Indoor dining at reduced capacity and other activities are permitted under the orange tier, and some restaurants are seeing increased indoor business of late.

Though there have been recent minimal increases in COVID-19 metrics in the county, they are still much lower when compared to the surge seen months ago.

The yellow “minimal” risk tier is still potentially on the horizon for the area. The move to yellow from orange would lift even more restrictions, but it also could be moot by June 15, when the tier system is expected to be eliminated as long as restrictions are lifted across the state.

The statewide lifting of restrictions will be based on whether COVID-19 metrics continue to hold steady and there

are enough vaccine supplies.

Orange County entered the orange tier on March 31, which allowed increased capacity for indoor dining at restaurants, among other provisions. An area generally has to remain in a tier for several weeks with favorable conditions before moving to a less restrictive tier.

Orange County’s current metrics are 2.6 new cases per day per 100,000 residents, a 1.4% positivity rate on a seven-day average, and a 1.9% health equity quartile positivity rate. The 2.6 rate is a slight drop from last week’s rate of 2.8 new cases per day per 100,000 residents.

In order to advance to the next less restrictive tier, each county must meet an equity metric or demonstrate targeted investments to eliminate disparities in levels of COVID-19 transmission, depending on its size, per state regulations. The yellow tier requires less than two cases per 100,000 residents.

Orange County reported 7,110 COVID-19 tests on Tuesday, and it has

BY ZARA FLORES, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

SC | City to Commission Surf

Murals Ahead of Sport’s Olympics Debut

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is an exciting time for surfing and San Clemente-home to USA Surfing and two Olympic surfers.”

SC | Local Nonprofit

Supports Junior Lifeguard Program with Donation Toward Scholarships The San Clemente Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Foundation donated $5,875 to the city in order to fund scholarships for the upcoming 2021 lifeguard program.

The scholarships are specifically for the city’s Junior Lifeguard program for kids aged 9-17 and will go to 25 individuals who would otherwise not have been able to afford participating in the program.

To qualify for the scholarships, which are only made possible through fundraising and donations from the community, one must provide proof of enrollment in a need-based program such as a government food stamp program or the Capistrano Unified School District’s free lunch program. The scholarships are also only open to San Clemente residents.

The Junior Lifeguard program fees for residents are $235 and $260 for non-residents, according to the city. The summertime program runs from June to August across three different sessions.

Each session runs 2½ weeks and provides the opportunity for kids to learn about ocean safety, rescue techniques, first aid and more.

Registration for the Junior Lifeguard program opens on May 12. More information and scholarship applications can be found at san-clemente.org.

administered more than 3.6 million cumulative tests so far. There have been 246,101 recoveries to date.

Six deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Orange County on Tuesday. There have been 4,939 cumulative deaths in Orange County to date.

A majority of counties in California are in the orange tier, though some are in the more restrictive red “substantial” risk tier. There are no counties in the purple “widespread” risk tier, 13 counties in the substantial tier, 41 counties in the moderate tier, and four counties in the minimal tier.

Nationally, the United States has topped 32.2 million total cases and approximately 572,000 total deaths as of Tuesday. California has approximately 3.73 million total cases and 61,461 deaths as of Tuesday. There have been approximately 148 million total cases worldwide.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS SATURDAY, MAY 1

CHALLENGING CANCER 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system and people dealing with cancer.

To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 4

CITY COUNCIL 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing, will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

PLANNING COMMISSION 6-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

San Clemente COVID-19 UPDATES as of April 27

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ed. Approximately 29% of California’s population is fully vaccinated, and 29.2% of the country is fully vaccinated.

Worldwide, more than 1.04 billion vaccine doses have been administered. sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Bartlett Bulletin by OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett

IT’S TIME TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS!

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ith the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, combined with the arrival of summer-like temperatures and warm coastal breezes, it’s easy to see why so many residents are flocking to Orange County beaches, parks and trails for a well-deserved respite.

Orange County is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, parks and trails in the state, and spring is the perfect time to enjoy nature’s beauty.

There’s nothing like a stroll along Salt Creek Beach, or a hike through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, to shake the blues away. Increasing evidence demonstrates the many benefits of nature on our psychological and physical well-being, including reduced stress, greater physical health, more creativity and improved concentration.

So, if you’re out and about and inclined to visit one of the county’s wilderness parks, let me point you in the direction of one of my favorite spots—Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is part of the 19,000-acre Laguna Coast Greenbelt and the 38,000-acre National Nature Preserve of Orange County.

The park’s 4,500 acres of coastal canyons, grasslands and oak and sycamore woodlands represent one of the most pristine natural areas in Orange County.

Award-winning enhancements to the park’s main entrance provide a staging area for hikers, bikers and equestrians to start their journey into the park.

The park is rich in human history and features many interesting geological formations and archaeological and BARTLETT paleontological sites.

BULLETIN It also includes a

BY LISA BARTLETT variety of bicycle and equestrian trails, family picnic areas and hiking trails.

One of the newest attractions at the park, which I am very excited about, is the new Aliso and Wood Canyon Visitors Center scheduled to open in early May. The new 2,600 square-foot center will provide park visitors with an introduction to the park’s vast natural and cultural resources and provide a place for outdoor environmental stewardship and education.

The center and public restroom buildings were designed with keeping the site’s natural elements in mind while structurally providing a “light on the land” approach with its unique foundation system that minimizes site grading.

The buildings are surrounded by elevated decking with views into the

Letter to The Editor

in fact, 234 of Trump’s nominees have been confirmed.

Republicans have very effectively used gerrymandering to draw safe districts.

That, coupled with the Electoral College, have made it possible for Republicans to win elections without attaining the majority of votes, making it possible for America to be governed by a minority.

As far as the legitimacy of our election, 86 judges ruled that the 2020 election was without fraud. Let’s not forget that the Republicans gained 10 seats in the House.

Voter rights are now under attack by red state governors and lawmakers.

There are now over 300 laws introduced in red states to limit the right to vote.

These include limiting the time allowed for voting and reducing the number of voting locations. There is even a law to make it illegal to pass out water and food to people waiting to vote.

I would like to hope that we can live in a community that accepts facts, not dogma.

canyon. The visitors center includes a reception desk, an interpretive exhibit area and a conference room for educational opportunities, along with park ranger and staff offices.

Roll-up doors provide natural light in the exhibit area and extended “outdoor classroom” opportunities. Slanted windows were designed specifically to minimize bird/glass collision, and building materials are reclaimed and recycled where appropriate.

With the addition of the visitors center, park users will be able to learn about all the great places in the park to experience for their enjoyment, recreation and education. As you venture into our beautiful parkland, please be courteous to others and respect your surroundings.

For more information on the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and visitors center, please visit ocparks.com, or follow me on Facebook and Twitter @supervisorlisabartlett. You can also sign up for my newsletter at supbartlett.com.

Lisa Bartlett sits on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, representing the 5th District. She was reelected in 2018. 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.

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RESPONSE TO ‘DEMOCRATS UNDERMINING THE CONSTITUTION’ JERRY DAVIS, San Clemente It is time to sort out some facts that the Party of Trump, formerly known as the Republican Party, is unwilling or uninterested in accepting.

Ballot harvesting has been used by Republicans.

Mitch McConnell, during his tenure as Senate majority leader, has rammed through lower court judges and Supreme Court justices. His anti-democracy moves included not allowing a vote on Merrick Garland.

Lower courts under a Republican President and Senate have packed the courts; Page 6

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of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.

The List What’s going on in and around town this week SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

SATURDAY | 01 VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Village Art Faire, hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association and now located in the SC Community Center parking lot, offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home décor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many

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FIRST® TECH CHALLENGE 1-4 p.m. The robotics teams Operation T.A.C., iBOTZ and Brain Stormz will cohost an outdoor FTC scrimmage designed for teens interested in head-to-head competition using a sports model. Teams will design, build, and program their robots to compete on a 12-feet-by-12-feet field, in an alliance format, against other teams.

Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and programmed using Java-based programming languages. Pacific Coast Church, 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. 949.940.2600. info@pccsc.org.

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FRIDAY | 30 DRIVE-THRU SHOWCASE 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All are invited to drive through the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s parking lot to greet the staff and collect copies of the new Explore San Clemente City Guide and Business Directory. The first 50 guests will receive a mini turkey sub from the newest Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant on Avenida Pico. Additionally, participants will experience a mini business expo, raffle and masks giveaway. Invitations to the Chamber’s upcoming special events will also be presented. San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, 1231 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.492.1131. scchamber.com.

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

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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| By Fred Swegles

Landmark is Reemerging with Public Events Casa Romantica’s garden walkways lead to distinct groupings of plants and flowers at all angles around the landmark home. This is just one.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR MAY

An art exhibit being installed, soon to open, includes a Rick Delanty mockup, imagining him painting Casa Romantica.

The entrance to San Clemente’s Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens has a new look. Photos: Fred Swegles It’s springtime at Casa Romantica, where you can view critters pollinating the flowers.

“Tango Romantica” is among musical and drama events being offered at Casa Romantica.

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f you’ve been hibernating at home during the pandemic, or a little less outgoing than usual, it’s exciting to see some new awakenings in San Clemente.

A week ago, I was surprised to discover how one of our town’s most beloved historical landmarks—Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens—is actively ramping up public events and activities, tempered with health safety measures.

I couldn’t remember how long it had been since I’d visited COASTLINES the Casa. I peeked in

BY FRED SWEGLES for a look on Friday, April 23, because I’d been riding my bicycle by 415 Avenida Granada daily, noticing a lot of construction activity on the grounds. The day the construction gear was removed, I had to go in and look.

The parking lot has been landscaped and renovated, a facelift that gets rid of a badly rutted natural surface that had

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his family in 1927-28 on a scenic bluff overlooking the pier. It had a succession of subsequent owners, until the city purchased it in 1989. The city preserves it as a landmark, partnering with a nonprofit foundation that operates the cultural center.

If you’ve never been, or never taken out-of-town guests to roam the former Ole Hanson home, now is a good time to stop in (general admission $5) to explore the exhibits, learn some tidbits about our town and stroll the gardens.

become a blemish at the Casa since the cultural center had opened in 2003.

The original parking lot, unpaved, was designed with a rustic look. But after a time, the ruts sometimes made parking there a bumpy adventure.

The new parking lot is a lot more welcoming, and when I wandered inside the Casa’s distinctive, keyhole-shaped door, I discovered a surprising level of programming.

TANGO DANCE SPECTACLE Just the night before, there’d been a live music and dance show called Tango Romantica, and it was on for a second night. Both nights were sold out. Seating in the Casa’s outdoor courtyard was set up for social distancing.

I asked permission to stop in for a few minutes that evening to snap a few discreet tango photos to share with readers.

MORE INFORMATION Visit casaromantica.org to purchase tickets for events, or call the Casa at 949.498.2139 for information.

Fred Swegles grew up in San Clemente before the freeway. He has 50 years’ reporting experience in the city and can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.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.

ABOUT THE CASA Casa Romantica is an elegantly restored Spanish-style mansion that San Clemente founder Ole Hanson built for Page 8

May 2 • From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., admission is free for a special event called D Yoder Family Sundays, offered the first Sunday of the month.

This month’s is garden-themed.

May 4 • Local artist Rick Delanty opens a gallery exhibit with an artist reception from 6-8 p.m., free with RSVP. The exhibit is titled Beauty Unites Us, which also is the title of a newly published Delanty art book. A more elaborate preview event will take place at 6 p.m. on May 3, a $100 dinner with Delanty. The art exhibit will be on display through June 6.

May 5 • “Paint Out at the Casa,” a plein-air art activity with Rick Delanty and other artists, is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with the public invited to view, with general admission to the Casa. The Paint Out event will repeat, same hours, May 18 and May 26.

May 7 • A 6 p.m. fundraiser for the cultural center is titled “Celebrating Tom Jones” featuring stories and songs delivered by vocalist David Burnham. Event includes dinner and a live auction. Admission is a $200 donation, or $275 including VIP meet-andgreet with the artist.

May 8 • An art demonstration in the gallery with Rick Delanty, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., is free with general admission to the Casa.

May 13-14 • Outdoor shows at 7 p.m. are titled “Opera through the Seasons”; tickets, $40.

May 15 • Rick Delanty presents an art class for students in grades 6-12, 9 a.m.-noon; $50 includes materials.

May 19 • A Floral Crown Workshop is at 7 p.m.; tickets, $45.

May 22 • A bilingual musical concert geared to children is at noon, with admission free for kids or $10-$15 for adults.

May 25 • Screening of the Fred Astaire/ Ginger Rogers film Top Hat, 8 p.m.; admission $10.

May 26 • 7 p.m. wine tasting at the Casa; tickets, $30.

ON INTO JUNE Events will include a Sunday, June 6 event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free to the public, sponsored by the Yoder family, this time with a Shakespeare theme; a June 8 movie screening at 8 p.m. titled Roman Holiday, featuring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, $10 admission; a June 17-18 performance titled The Tempest by the Shakespeare Festival Guild, 7 p.m., admission $25; a June 24 concert by the 3rd Degree Blues Band, 7 p.m., admission $25; and a free opening reception at 6 p.m. on June 25 for a summer art exhibit titled Magic in the Air. There are other ongoing activities you can find on the Casa’s website.

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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

Some Women Didn’t Like Tom’s Relationship Advice

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ome women didn’t like the advice I included in my most recent column: “Woman Worries That Her Boyfriend Might Leave Her.” Two women in particular, “M” and Theresa, took me to task.

M wrote: “I enjoy reading your column in the San Clemente Times even though I’m not over 50 :) I just finished reading the column about the 65-year-old woman Corrine who is afraid her boyfriend might leave her.

“I had such a visceral reaction to your advice to her that I am compelled to write you.

“I’m saddened that you are encouraging this woman to not voice her own needs in the relationship for the sake of her boyfriend’s comfort. And for encouraging her to settle for something sub-optimal because, as you said to her, ‘there’s no guarantee you would find someone as compatible.’

“She’s been with this guy for eight months, and she’s in love with him. I think it’s appropriate for her to express her desire to move the relationship to the next level.

“She is looking for a ‘life partner.’ Her boyfriend responded that he may not be that life partner for her and now he feels pressure, which should tell her a lot. She should take him at his word and get out now.

“Corrine says she feels insecure in the relationship. That is not a good feeling and that is NOT how one should feel if she is in a loving, respectful relationship.

“She shouldn’t be afraid to talk about the future and ask for what she wants out of fear he might leave. That is not loving, and no one should settle for that.”

And Theresa wrote, “I have been enjoying your column for years. Usually, I find myself nodding in agreement, but not this time. I am miffed.

“Why would you suggest Corrine just tiptoe around her true feelings? After eight months of an intimate relationship, it is natural for a woman to begin to think longer term. It’s how we are wired.

You seemed to advise her to hide her feelings to keep the guy sticking around.

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“This is messed up. It’s like play acting a false reality out of desperation. If it were me, I would be honest about how I felt and what I was hoping for, and if the guy freaks out and runs, then he wasn’t the right person for me.”

Tom’s written response to M and ON LIFE AND LOVE Theresa: “I appreciate

BY TOM BLAKE what you say. But a woman younger than 50 hasn’t walked in the shoes of a woman, 65. There were two reasons I advised Corrine to stay in the relationship, even without a ‘life partner’ commitment from him.

“First, if she left him, she’d be sad and might look back with regret, thinking, maybe he wouldn’t have left her.

“And second, age might be a factor.

Corrine feels it would be difficult to find someone as suitable now that she is 65.

The ratio of single women to single men at that age is close to four-to-one. She figures she’d rather be happy now than have to start over again at such challenging odds.

“The approximate ratio of single women to single men below age 50 is close to one-to-one. Women younger than 50 have far more men from whom to choose than their older counterparts. If a guy they like won’t commit, there are plenty of other fish in the sea.”

In a follow-up email, M wrote: “That age 65 ratio is certainly depressing!”

When I submitted that column to my newspaper editor, a woman far younger than 50, she said: “If I were Corrine, I’d have been on the next!” (I think she meant the “next” train out of town.)

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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OBITUARY

Dr. Charles Zoltan 1931-2021

Charles Zoltan, 89, of San Clemente, passed away on March 29th.

Chuck was born to Charles and Louise in New York City. After graduating from Van Nuys High School in California, he joined ROTC and studied English at UCLA. After graduation, the Air Force stationed him in Massachusetts during the Korean War where he learned radar operations.

That led to a career in technical writing and computer science. Later in the 1970’s, he went

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back to school to study his true passion of psychology and earned his PhD. He then founded Acacia Counseling Center in San Clemente where he spent the rest of his career serving the community as a psychologist.

After retiring, Chuck spent his time working in his award-winning garden, traveling to Europe with his wife, fly fishing in the Sierras, photographing landscapes, and painting. His paintings portrayed beautiful scenes of the Sierras, Europe, and the Southern California coast.

Chuck was predeceased by his parents, uncles, and brother. He is survived by his wife Kay, three children and their families, a niece, a half brother, and a half sister.

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GUEST OPINION | Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

MAY IS NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH S aturday begins the annual celebration of National Preservation Month, also called National Historic Preservation Month.

Starting out in 1973 as National Preservation Week, the event was expanded to a month-long celebration in 2005 by a joint Congressional Resolution. A former San Clemente resident, Richard M. Nixon, signed it into law with a Presidential proclamation on May 5, 1973.

The proclamation reads in part: “As the pace of change accelerates in the world around us, Americans more than ever need a lively awareness of our roots and origins in the past on which to base our sense of identity in the present and our directions for the future.”

President Nixon knew of what he spoke. His San Clemente residence is arguably the most historic structure in

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San Clemente. In fact, the Cotton Estate was here before San Clemente was.

Built in 1926, the estate was originally owned by Hamilton Cotton, who was, ironically, the state’s Democratic Party treasurer. Republican Nixon changed the name of the property to La Casa Pacifica, HISTORICAL when it served as HAPPENINGS the Western White

BY TOM MARSHALL House. The home is reportedly back on the market with a cool $65 million asking price.

The whole purpose of National Preservation Month is to call the public’s attention to the historic resources of their local communities. The COVID-19 pandemic sidelined the San Clemente

Historical Society’s usual celebration of May as National Preservation Month in 2020. But, this year, we will begin inching our way back to normal.

We recently launched a program of walking tours of the historic buildings of downtown San Clemente.

The free guided tours by Historical Society board member and longtime resident Jim Hamilton will highlight everything from the significance of the tiles leading into South of Nick’s Restaurant—the building that housed Ole Hanson’s original sales office—to the splendor of the former Hotel San Clemente.

He will also note the decorative tiles in the rest areas donated by Historical Society supporters.

There are several buildings along the walk from El Camino Real down Aveni-

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uinea pig buddies Peanut and Butter are quite the terrific twosome.

Sociable and very food-motivated, these little guys often run over to greet visitors to see what treats are to be had.

Guinea pigs are considered exotic pets and require specific care and diet but can be very fun and rewarding pets. Peanut and Butter would make great additions to just about any home.

If you are interested in adopting Peanut and Butter, please visit san-clemente.org/departments-services/animal-services-casa/adoption-licensing to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Contributor: San Clemente Historical Society

BY MYLES MELLOR

FROM THE ARCHIVES

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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

da del Mar that have an interesting past.

Jim is also happy to answer any questions you may have along the tour route.

The tour is held outside because of COVID-19, but masks are required. You can join Jim at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, by reserving a spot at jimehamiltonschs@gmail.com. You can also book a private tour with Jim almost any weekend this year.

The tours are free, but as a nonprofit, donations to the Historical Society are greatly appreciated.

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

The former Hotel San Clemente (now Café Calypso), pictured here circa early 1940s, is one of the stops on San Clemente Historical Society’s walking tour of historic downtown.

See the solution in next week’s issue.

Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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Ordinance No. 1712 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 17.24.120 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING. 2. Ordinance No. 1713 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 1684, 1697 AND 1710 RELATING TO THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION, GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE, HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND/ OR THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Persons interested in receiving an inspection copy of the Ordinances are invited to call the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8301 or by email at campagnolol@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 Ordinances at its meeting of May 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., which will be held at the Community Center located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MAY 4, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VEHICLE IMPOUND FEES

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

This resolution revises vehicle impound fee rates.

The City of San Clemente participates in the Orange County Sheriff ’s Department’s Traffic Violator Apprehension Program. The cost to impound vehicles due to driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license is $152 and for vehicle code violations is $50. This resolution proposes to set the impound fee for both license and vehicle code violations at $144.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on May 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference and in person at the Community Center located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. To participate, citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854.

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tiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Brandon L. Fieldsted, Esq. (SBN 293409) (949)7560684 2010 Main Street, Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92614 DATE: (Fecha) 12/10/2020 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) Skeeter Berry, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601746 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EPIC FAMILY DENTAL 1171 PUERTA DEL SOL, C SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): JAMES E SORGE 1171 PUERTA DEL SOL, C SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/ JAMES E SORGE DMD A PROFESSIONAL/ JAMES E SORGE/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/07/2021.

Published in: San Clemente Times April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601874 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O’NEIL PRODUCTIONS 3024 CALLE JUAREZ SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): CHERYL O’NEIL 3024 CALLE JUAREZ 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/ CHERYL O’NEIL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/07/2021.

Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL STEVEN CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL CHEMOTTI CASE# 30-2021-01182393-PR-PL-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL STEVEN CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL CHEMOTTI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MONICA E. TOSCHI in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MONICA E. TOSCHI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration

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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): REDBACK INDUSTRIES, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. May 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in Dept: C08. b. (1) Appearance at the hearing must be by video remote using the Court’s designated Video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/probate-mental-health.html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: GUY R. GIBSON/ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV of Gibson & Tuttle, Inc. 100 Estates Drive, Roseville, CA 95678 (916)782-4402 Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 21FL000038 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ikzel Anahi Perez Vazquez on behalf of Isaiah Armani Ordunez, a minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Isaiah Armani Ordunez PROPOSED NAME A. Isaiah Armani Perez Vazquez 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

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be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 05/07/2021 Time: 01:30 p.m. Dept: L72 Window: Remote. The address of the court is: Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive S, Orange, CA, 92868. 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: February 3, 2021 JUDGE LEE L. GABRIEL, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601501 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE CABRILLO FOUNDATION 32332 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, SUITE 102 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 Full Name of Registrant(s): THE RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC 32332 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, SUITE 102 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/04/2020 /s/THE RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC., CHAD HART/SECRETARY AND TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 4/05/2021.

Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216600702 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BATL 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): GONZALO GALLARDO 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 SABRINA GALLARDO 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 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/ GONZALO GALLARDO, GONZALO GALLARDO/GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/26/2021.

Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRIAN SCOTT KELLEY, an individual; SANDRA MARIE KELLEY, an individual; and DOES 1-25 inclusive.

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NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2020-01175199-CL-BC-CJC

Judge Corey S. Cramin The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): NEWMEYER & DILLION LLP Amtoj S. Randhawa, CBN 301360 895 Dove Street, 5th Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 854-7000 DATE: (Fecha) 03/23/2021 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) Muricio Luna, Deputy Clerk (Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216600114 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WORKING CLASS PUNX 226 AVENIDA VICTORIA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-4155 Full Name of Registrant(s): ERICA SCHMIDBAUER 226 AVENIDA VICTORIA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-4155 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2010 /s/ERICA SCHMIDBAUER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 3/22/2021.

Published in: San Clemente Times April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KOCH COMIC ART 1375 MORNINGSTAR DRIVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 Full Name of Registrant(s): PETER A. KOCH 1375 MORNINGSTAR DRIVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 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/PETER KOCH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/08/2021.

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Athletes Soar at Triton Invitational

It took some extra paperwork, but the Triton Invitational made its return to San Clemente High School on Saturday, April 24.

As an invitational meet with athletes from multiple schools, the annual track and field event needed permission from the Orange County Health Care Agency to be run this year. Only events with just two schools participating don’t need that extra approval under current state guidelines.

When the spring sports season was stopped in mid-March of last year due to coronavirus concerns, the Triton Invitational was one of the events unable to be contested. However, SCHS got the needed approval on April 16, and dozens of athletes and schools descended on the track at Thalassa Stadium for some much-anticipated competition.

The host Tritons had most of their success on Saturday on the girls side.

Junior Caroline Hawkes collected San Clemente’s lone win at the invitational with a personal-record run in the 400-meter sprint. Hawkes posted a time of 57.11 seconds to outkick nearest pursuer Idara Ibekwe of J.W. North (58.58 seconds). According to PrepCalTrack.com, Hawkes’ time is the ninth-best in the state this season and seventh-best in the CIF-Southern Section.

Hawkes also ran a personal-record time in the 200-meter sprint at 25.44 for a fourth-place finish. Stevie Wu of Murrieta Mesa won the race at an even 25 seconds. Hawkes’ time is the 18th-best in the state, and Wu’s is the seventh-best.

In the pole vault, senior Sierra Adams topped her own school record. Adams cleared a height of 11 feet, 1 inch to finish fourth in the event. Adams last set the school record of 11 feet at the most recent Triton Invitational in 2019. Freshman Aspen Fears of Vista Murrieta won the event with a clearance of 11 feet, 7 inches.

San Clemente got a podium-finisher in the high jump, as junior Portia Kipper cleared the bar at 5 feet, 2 inches, a new personal record, to take third place in the event. San Clemente junior Natalie Vissman finished fourth with a clearance of 5 feet. Zharia Taylor of Long Beach Poly won the event at 5 feet, 6 inches, the top San Clemente Times April 29-May 5, 2021

San Clemente earned late approval from the county health department for the return of the Triton Invitational on Saturday, April 24. Dozens of athletes from multiple schools attended and showcased some of the state’s top marks this season. Photo: Scott Emery

mark in the state this season.

In the distance runs on the track, UC San Diego-bound senior Kelsie Yamano finished 10th in the 1,600-meter race at 5:15, and the Tritons finished fourth in the distance medley relay at 13:09.

On the boys side, San Clemente’s top performance came in the pole vault from junior Trazler McGrath, who set a personal record clearance of 13 feet, 3 inches to finish in fifth. San Clemente junior Aiden Bennett finished seventh with a clearance of 12 feet, 3 inches. Garrett Brown of La Costa Canyon won the event at 15 feet, 9 inches.

Other notable performances at the Triton Invitational included those from Servite’s Max Thomas, who posted the CIF-SS’ top times this season in the 100 meters (10.76 seconds) and 200 meters (21.75 seconds). Both of Thomas’ times are the third-fastest in the state this season.

In boys shot put, Cade Moran of Murrieta Mesa posted the third-best throw in the state this season at 57 feet, 11 inches.

In the girls 100-meter hurdles, Jade McDonald of Long Beach Poly ran the fourth-best time in the state this season at 14.80 seconds.

Boys Wrestling Stays Undefeated

The San Clemente boys wrestling team continued its hot start to the season last week.

The Tritons (3-0, 1-0) opened South

Coast League play on April 21 with a home match against El Toro, and San Clemente took the win easily, 55-11. San Clemente followed up on April 22 with a win in a Coast View Conference match over local rival Dana Hills. The Tritons were untouched in the win over the Dolphins, 81-0.

Several Tritons earned wins by pin against both El Toro and Dana Hills, including senior Hunter Nielsen, juniors Jake Lerdahl, Vance Frabasillio and Robert Maley, as well as freshman Andrew Fucci.

San Clemente wrestled for the South Coast League championship against Aliso Niguel (3-1, 1-0) on Wednesday, April 28, but results were not available at press time. The Tritons will next wrestle against Capistrano Valley in a conference match on Thursday, April 29, and against South Torrance on Saturday, May 1.

Bohls Named League Football MVP, 10 Take First-Team Honors

After snagging the South Coast League championship and sealing an undefeated season on a buzzer-beating kick against Mission Viejo, the San Clemente football team was recognized with some well-deserved all-league honors on Tuesday, April 27.

Earning the top honor as South Coast League MVP was San Clemente senior running back James Bohls. The Arizona-bound ballcarrier had a monster

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senior campaign with 655 yards and 11 touchdowns on 77 carries in just five games, including an average of 153.6 yards per game in three South Coast League games and seven TDs in league games.

In just five games of this shortened and twice-delayed season, Bohls exceeded his 12-game junior season total of nine touchdowns and nearly matched his total yards output of 677.

San Clemente’s leading receiver, Anthony Hall, was named co-offensive MVP for the senior’s 287 yards and two touchdowns on 23 receptions. Senior Kanious Vaughn was named co-defensive MVP after posting 8½ sacks off the edge, including four against San Juan Hills and 2½ against Mission Viejo.

Five Tritons earned first team allleague honors on offense, including Bohls, Hall, quarterback Lachlan van Rosmalen, BYU-bound wide receiver Bentley Redden and kicker Sean Harry. San Clemente placed five on the first team all-league defense, including Vaughn, lineman Ryland Swarthout and linebackers Noa Serpa, Caiden Roberston and Keegan Even.

On the all-league second team, San Clemente had five on offense: receiver Kai Rex, running back Ashton Whitsett and linemen Michael Alejo, Aidan Coulson and Tanner Mehrens. Five Tritons made the all-league second-team defense: lineman Jack Demora, linebacker Cole Robertson and defensive backs Zach Brunson, Blake Allen and Brad Gerken. SC sanclementetimes.com

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Stop Surfer’s Eye Before It Starts How to Avoid Pterygium in Your Eyes

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T

hat whole thing about sunglasses being sun protection and not just a fashion statement, it’s true.

As surfers, we spend countless hours staring into the glare of the ocean, squinting, waiting for the next lines of swell to appear on the horizon. And while keeping up with the latest eyewear trends is oh-so important, taking care of your eyeballs will serve you better over the long haul.

I’m talking about surfing’s pterygium problem. Sometimes referred to as “surfer’s eye”—there’s also surfer’s ear, but that’s a story for another time—conjunctival pterygium is the growth of a membrane over the eyeball.

Researchers believe that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can induce the growth of this wing-like membrane that begins to develop near the conjunctiva (the corner of the eye near the nose) and gradually works its way toward the cornea (the eye’s clear portion), covering more and more of the eyeball as it progresses. Once the membrane reaches the cornea, one’s vision will begin to be affected.

The condition is considered benign, but

Former World Champ Tom Curren staying in tune and protecting his eyes from the harmful effects of the sun and saltwater. Photo: Jake Howard

it can cause extreme eye discomfort including itching, burning, redness and other symptoms. It’s also not very attractive.

Fortunately, the discomfort can be relieved, and the progress of a pterygium growth can be arrested, but pterygium cannot be reversed except through surgery.

“The pesky eyeball growths impact about 2% of people in the northern half of the continental United States, while 5-15% in the lower half. Internationally, the rate of pterygia (plural for pterygium) increases among populations living closer to the equator,” reports Surfline’s Dashel Pierson.

“And surfers are more prone to pterygia than anyone—given our prolonged exposure to sun, sand and saltwater.”

Thankfully, pterygium can be prevented. I had a lifeguard supervisor who

refused to wear sunglasses, and after 20-plus years on the job, his eyes were in bad shape, always red and painful. He harped on the younger crew to wear hats and glasses on the beach.

The eye’s first line of defense against external irritants is the extremely thin but highly complex tear film that coats the optical surface.

Numerous environmental factors, including bacteria, UV radiation, wind, dust, airborne sand, air pollution, air-conditioning and much more, can cause evaporation that results in slight, moderate or even severe tear film moisture (water) loss, known as dehydration or dry eye. You may not feel the symptoms in slight or moderate moisture loss.

When eyes are simultaneously exposed

to several strongly dehydrating factors, discomfort is experienced, small lesions begin to appear on the corneal surface and the tear film cannot function normally. Keep this up and conditions will be in place for pterygium.

Fortunately, everything but the pterygium is reversed once the tear film moisture is replenished.

Although everyone is susceptible to tear film dehydration, if you are a surfer, you should pay extra attention to your tear film health, not only when surfing but always. A healthy tear film at home can better fight off extreme challenges at the beach.

Steps you can take to mitigate the effects of the sun include wearing sunglasses on the beach (polarized if possible) and taking a shower and/or washing your eyes with a warm compress after surfing. There also is anecdotal evidence that rinsing your eyes with fresh coconut water can help combat pterygium, but it reportedly has to come straight from the coconut, not the pasteurized stuff in the grocery store. Good luck with that one.

Summertime is knocking on the door and pretty soon we’re all going to be out in the sunshine a lot more. There are a lot of options out there when it comes to sunglasses and sun protection. It’s not just something you do for style points.

Be smart about what you wear when the sun’s out, and your eyes will thank you.

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

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GROM OF THE WEEK

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DANE MATSON

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t was another big week of NSSA action up in Ventura last weekend.

With a healthy south swell pumping and springtime conditions, a whole slew of local groms scored some great results in the chilly waters.

But this week, we’re shining some much-deserved light on San Clemente shredder Dane Matson.

Grinding through multiple divisions, Matson finished second in the hotly contested Open Junior division, as well as a very respectable fourth-place finish in the always competitive Open Men’s division.

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Dane Matson. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA/Scott Flanders

A powerful, goofy-footed surfer, Matson is getting more and more dangerous

every time he throws on a jersey.

As of late, he’s been competing not only among the NSSA ranks, but is also a valuable member of the San Clemente High School surf team and is a constant threat in the USA Surfing Prime contests.

Also, at the start of the year, we highlighted Matson and his buddies, who have been playing in a band called Haze. The band is still hammering power chords and keeping the distortion turned up. And, hopefully, with the world reopening again, you’ll see them on a stage near you this summer. SC

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Water Visibility and Conditions: 3-5 Thursday: A South/southwest and Northwest swell mix rolls in with chest to head high surf and sets hitting a foot overhead, (4-5-6’). Light/variable winds in the morning, rise to moderate westerlies for the afternoon, then ease by the evening.

Outlook: The South/southwest and Northwest swell blend tapers off on Friday, for waist to head high waves, (3-5’). Winds stay on the light side Friday, variable for the morning then onshore in the afternoon. Fresh combination of South/ southwest and Northwest swell rises over the weekend, with shoulder high to a foot overhead surf and sets to two feet overhead, (4-6-7’) on Saturday, then waves are shoulder high to two feet overhead, (4-7’), by Sunday. Saturday sees mainly light+ Southeast turning South winds through the day, then it’s moderate Southeast winds shifting out of the South on Sunday.

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