August 5, 2021 by San Clemente Times

AUGUST 5-11, 2021 | VOLUME 16, ISSUE 31

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(From right) OC firemen Blake Campbell, JB Bryant and Aaron Goodman pass out toy firefighter helmets to children at the National Night Out event at Max Berg Park on Aug. 3. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Restaurants Receive Revitalization Funds

The Grill Closes Its Doors

SC Girls Softball Closes Successful Spring Season

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What’s Up With... TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Reps. Mike Levin and Rodney Davis have formed a bipartisan caucus meant to drive progress on the safe storage, transportation, and disposal of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Levin Announces Bipartisan Caucus to Explore Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions BY LILLIAN BOYD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Five-year-old Hudson of San Clemente gets to sit shotgun in a police vehicle alongside Orange County Sheriff Department Explorer Eleazar Hernandez during the National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Public Safety Agencies Interface with Community for National Night Out BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Dozens of families and their children came out to Max Berg Park on Tuesday, Aug. 3, for an evening of games, activities and an opportunity to interface with local public safety officers and personnel as part of a National Night Out event. Held on the first Tuesday of August, National Night Out is billed as a community-building campaign in which first responders and public safety agencies such as the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Fire Authority can interact with residents face-to-face. “Whether its Marine Safety, police, whether it’s fire, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) … it’s all of the public safety providers within the community,” said City Manager Erik Sund. “This is a purely educational event, bringing (residents) out to have them educated as to the services that are provided.” The annual event, Sund continued, is important for everyone to see that the officers and firefighters are “considered a friend to the community and they’re here San Clemente Times August 5-11, 2021

On July 21, U.S. Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) announced the formation of their Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus, a bipartisan group of House members who will drive progress on the safe storage, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel across the country. Levin represents the 49th Congressional District, which includes Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano—and the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Including SONGS, there are approximately 80 locations in 34 states across the country where spent nuclear fuel is stored after it is removed from a commercial nuclear reactor. Additionally, 25 of these sites are co-located with nuclear power plants that are no longer in use, some of which have even been completely dismantled. “The current system of spent nuclear fuel storage is not sustainable, particularly for sites that no longer have operating reactors and could be redeveloped for other beneficial uses,” Levin said during a media briefing. “It is also a violation of the promise, codified decades ago, that the federal government would take title to the waste in return for ratepayers’ contributions to the Nuclear Waste Fund.” Levin added that the caucus seeks to address the challenges associated with stranded commercial spent fuel across the country. “It is a forum for members who care about solving all commercial spent fuel issues, where members can come

to protect and serve the community.” “Today’s events (are) really about the kids, getting out here, having a good time, getting to know our public-safety first responders,” Sund said. At the park, a line of educational booths hosted by the various public safety departments were set up for residents to ask questions and learn more about the respective agencies’ roles and duties in the community. And for the kids, they were able to enjoy an inflatable bounce house, games and other activities, such as getting to sit shotgun inside of an OCSD squad vehicle. They also received fun handouts from the agencies, including firefighter helmets from OCFA. “It was exciting for us to get out and bring helmets and stickers and see the kids again and be out in the community and share a little bit about what we do,” said OCFA Division Chief Rob Capobianco. Reflecting on the community-building aspect of the night, Capobianco noted that OCFA is a big agency within a big county, so it’s important for the department to maintain small-town relationships. “Orange County is a big metropolitan area, but that small-town relationship and knowing your firefighters, knowing your police, I think we can still get there, and events like this help us get there,” he said. Page 3

together to make progress regardless of whether or not they have a preferred solution,” Levin said. In January 2019, Levin assembled a task force with the goal of driving solutions to move and safely store sensitive waste located at SONGS. About five months later, the task force’s report of findings and recommendations was announced. The task force—co-chaired by Len Hering, a retired rear admiral who served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, and Gregory Jaczko, former chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission—comprises 33 community members, councilmembers from neighboring cities, activists and scientific experts. While largely focusing on the safe storage of nuclear waste, the report lays outs a litany of federal and state policy recommendations to address many of the issues that the task force raised related to SONGS and U.S. nuclear power plants in general. One of the report’s recommendations was for Levin’s office to work to create a congressional spent nuclear fuel caucus to discuss storage, disposal and transportation issues. “It is my great hope that this Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus will serve as a foundation and conversational starting point for other members, like myself, who care deeply about solving commercial spent fuel issues on behalf of our constituents, the nation, and our planet,” said Levin. “I am optimistic that with support from this caucus, we can make strides in finally getting the waste at San Onofre, an issue that has plagued my district for years, off our coast as quickly and safely as possible.” In a prepared response to the 2019 report from Southern California Edison, the majority owner and operator of the (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

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Council Approves Plan to Charge Eateries for Using Private Parking for Outdoor Dining

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

THURSDAY, AUG. 5

Golf Committee 6-7 p.m. The city’s Golf Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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A new program to charge local restaurants a monthly fee for using their private parking lots as outdoor dining areas is expected to help the city offset some of the costs associated with the early launch of the summertime trolley, while potentially freeing up additional parking for patrons. In a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Laura Ferguson opposed, the city council last month approved the temporary program that establishes a “parking displacement fee” of $100 per parking space per month on restaurants that wish to maintain their lots as open-air dining spaces. According to the city, while the parking lots are on private property, the use of the space for dining has increased the demand for on-street public parking. “For instance, a restaurant that uses its eight private parking stalls for tables and chairs potentially displaces eight onstreet parking spaces,” Economic Development Officer Jonathan Lightfoot wrote in his report to the council. Lightfoot further explained that the goal of the fee is to either open additional parking resources, give the city supplemental funds to cover the $18,500 cost of starting the trolley a couple of weeks ahead of schedule, or improve access and mobility in the downtown corridor. The fee is estimated to give the city an additional $20,000 to $30,000 in revenue. Those funds could offset the city’s costs to rent private parking lots for public parking, which is budgeted at $42,000 a

(Cont. from page 3) San Onofre plant, the company said it strongly supports legislation and appropriations to get the federal government moving on creating a permanent repository for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. “Rep. Mike Levin has focused his attention on this effort, and we appreciate his engagement on this complex issue,” SoCal Edison said. “Congressional action is vital to finding a solution.” Nuclear power plants in the U.S. have been forced to store their own nuclear waste on-site, as the federal government has yet to finalize and establish a permanent storage facility to contain the fuel. The federal government’s plan to establish Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a permanent storage site has gone San Clemente Times August 5-11, 2021

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Restaurants that use their own private parking lots are now required to remit a monthly fee to the city as part of a temporary program meant to help free up parking around town or help pay for other parking and mobility resources. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

year. The funds could also pay for additional weekend trolley services beyond its Sept. 26 end date. Lightfoot this week said that so far about nine restaurants, including Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta, Antoine’s and Pizza Port, have agreed to keep their open-air spaces and will pay the monthly fee. He noted that Pizza Port, in particular, has opted for a hybrid approach, wherein half the lot will be designated for dining and the other half for parking. Trey Broussard, assistant general manager for Pizza Port in San Clemente, said the restaurant was on board with helping the city by paying the fee, acknowledging that maintaining the outdoor dining area certainly helps the business in the long run, as well. “We have so much space already in the building, but if we can get a few more people to hang out and enjoy the site, then why not?” he noted, adding that

“on the weekends, it definitely gets crazy enough (inside) that doing the extra seating (outside) makes a difference.” The latest fee program similarly follows the council-approved plans that have required downtown establishments, since this past June, to pay a $200 fee per space every month for using public parking spaces. The fees for all restaurants opting to continue utilizing their outdoor dining concepts will expire in mid-November—at which time eateries will return to pre-pandemic operations. The Nov. 15 deadline is meant to coincide with Daylight Savings Time, when the demand for outdoor dining is reduced. Unlike the license agreements with the downtown restaurants, which have been required to operate, at a minimum, six days a week for eight hours a day, eateries that have their own private parking lots aren’t subject to such restrictions.

nowhere since 2010, when the Obama administration cut funding for the project. Since SONGS went offline in 2013, SoCal Edison has been transferring the plant’s spent nuclear fuel from the wet pools into its dry storage facility, or the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI), using canisters manufactured by Holtec International. “I support an all-of-the-above approach to energy. A critical part of that is nuclear power and addressing the full lifecycle of nuclear, which includes finding a longterm storage solution for spent nuclear fuel,” said Rep. Davis. Davis represents Illinois’ 13th district, which includes DeWitt County—home to Clinton Power Station. “There are dozens of locations across

the country . . .” Davis said. “In many of those locations, long-term storage is not feasible, which adds to the urgency of finding a long-term storage solution. This is about protecting public safety and ensuring the viability of nuclear power stations in the communities they serve, including Clinton.” According to Levin’s office, the caucus will be inviting expert guests from government and academia to speak on spent nuclear fuel issues. Other members of the bipartisan Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus include Reps. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Mondaire Jones (D-NY), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). Page 4

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, AUG. 10

Human Affairs Committee 3:30-5 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org. Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission 6-8 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation 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. 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 (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting (Cont. on page 6) its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. The San Clemente Toastmasters will continue to meet every Tuesday online through Zoom. Email fardad.fs@gmail.com to receive a link to join. 858.900.6175. sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

Design Review Subcommittee 4-5:30 p.m. The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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Restaurants Receive Revitalization Funds

The Grill Closes Its Doors

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

More than $5.7 billion in federal aid went to help revitalize California’s food service industry still rebounding from economic losses felt during the pandemic, with roughly $22.2 million of those funds going toward South Orange County restaurants, bars and other eateries. Under the American Rescue Plan, which set aside nearly $29 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, more than 50 businesses in the South County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano qualified for the bailout money, ranging from about $1,250 to nearly $3.7 million. According to data from the Small Business Administration, restaurants and bars, including The Cellar, Wind & Sea Restaurant in Dana Point and Sundried Tomato Bistro in San Juan, were among the businesses that received the largest infusion of cash. And catering companies such as PKB Enterprises LLC of San Juan and Kombu Kitchen SF LLC of San Clemente were awarded $1.31 million and $3.67 million, respectively, the SBA data showed. Statewide, just shy of 16,000 eateries

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and bars qualified for the grants—the most of any state and territory in the U.S. However, those qualified businesses represent only about 44% of the 36,379 applicants in the state, according to the SBA. More than 278,300 restaurants across the country submitted applications, requesting $72.23 billion in aid. A total of 101,004 food service businesses in the U.S. received the stimulus money, meant to help them recoup pandemic-related losses. The funds, the SBA explained, must be used to cover payroll costs, business mortgage obligations, rent, debt services, utility payments, suppliers, protective equipment, and the construction of outdoor seating, as well as other operating expenses. More than 64% of the grants went to support restaurants across the nation, while 5.6% of the funds helped prop up U.S. caterers and 4.2% went toward bars, saloons and taverns. Food stands and trucks, bakeries, tasting rooms and microbreweries, among others, also qualified for some of the revitalization funds.

After almost 20 years of serving San Clemente, The Grill has closed its doors. A popular breakfast and lunch institution known for its breakfast burritos and acai bowls, The Grill’s last day was Sunday, Aug. 1. “It’s been a journey, and it’s emotional,” said Doug Lemon, 58, who opened the restaurant located at 202 North El Camino Real in 2002. “I’ve put my heart and soul into it, but it’s time to retire from the restaurant business.” Prior to opening The Grill, Lemon operated the original Surfin’ Donuts on South El Camino Real in the 1980s, a business he sold 10 years ago. It was at the original Surfin’ Donuts location where The Grill officially launched. A 1982 San Clemente High School graduate, Lemon started at his grandfather’s donut shop, Little Surfing Donuts (where Guicho’s on South El Camino Real is today) just after a stint in the military and a couple years at Saddleback College. Later, Lemon bought out the shop and embarked on his career as a restaurateur.

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Using the marketing skills he learned while building a business with his mom, Lemon quickly grew the wholesale part of Little Surfing Donuts by landing contracts with area cafeterias, churches and golf courses. That success led to buying the old Yum Yum’s donut shop and rebranding it as Surfin’ Donuts and building a small network of donut shops. In 2002, Lemon opened in The Grill’s most recent location, which was formerly a Winchell’s Donut House. Lemon and his wife, Sheryl Leverich, still own the building, which they will be leasing to a new restaurant operator. As they move away from restaurant ownership, they’ll be focused on managing their properties and enjoying time away from the 24/7 commitment required in the restaurant business, which he admits takes its toll and requires nonstop attention. “We’re going out on a high note,” said Lemon, reflecting on his more than 30 years of owning a couple of San Clemente’s most popular breakfast and lunch spots. “We’re not closing because of lack of business; it’s just time. I’m so fortunate to have been born and raised in San Clemente. I love this town; it’s just time for someone else.”

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GUEST OPINION | The Levin Letter by Rep. Mike Levin

New Federal Funding Will Increase Community Access, Fight Coastal Erosion R

oads, rails, and sidewalks connect our neighborhoods and enable freedom of movement throughout South Orange County. Unfortunately for our coastal community, erosion presents a growing threat to the safety of our people and the structural integrity of our crucial transportation infrastructure. Over the past several decades, our beaches and bluffs have been placed under enormous stress due to sea-level rise and other environmental factors. The results of these forces are entirely predictable: weakened roads that threaten safety, and damaged rail lines that shut down service and isolate communities. As your congressman for South Orange County, I’m committed to securing federal dollars that will support local infrastructure projects and fight coastal erosion. Toward that end, I am pleased with the inclusion of more than $22 million in House appropriations legislation for nine local projects, including $9.3 million to begin construction on the San Clemente Shoreline Project. This project provides protection for the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN Corridor) tracks that run immediately adjacent to the

San Clemente coast. It will add 251,000 cubic yards of sand, widening the beach by about 50 feet, creating a better, safer coast for residents and a stronger economy for all. Another appropriations victory for South Orange County is $1.87 million for the Doheny VilTHE LEVIN LETTER lage Connectivity BY MIKE LEVIN Improvement Project in Dana Point. Much of this funding will support the addition of bicycle and pedestrian amenities, ensuring equitable access for travelers of all modes and means. According to U.S. Geological Survey scientists, Southern California sea levels are projected to rise between 1.5 feet and 6.6 feet by 2100. Moreover, blufftops along the 300-mile Southern California coastline could lose between 62 and 135 feet on average by 2100. In many areas, the losses could be even worse. Everyone who drives on PCH or rides the train along our coast knows that we don’t have that kind of room to spare. That’s why I’m committed to seeking both immediate and long-term solutions to this challenge. Make no mistake, this funding will

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CORRECTION: A Business Beat profile on Shop Shani in the July 29 edition of the San Clemente Times incorrectly stated the store’s address. Shop Shani is located at 310 Avenida de la Estrella.

RESPONSE TO ‘HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT SWEEP’ MICHELLE BROOKS, San Clemente

Join SC Times for Beachside Chat on Friday, Aug. 6, at 8 a.m., at Dorothy Visser Senior Center Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues hosted by SC Times Editor Shawn Raymundo every Friday. The chat will be held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All are welcome.

I felt Shawn Raymundo’s recent article on disbanding the Trestles homeless camp warranted a response. He depicts a harmonious living situation comprised of individuals that society has rejected. He claims “nearly two dozen of the city’s homeless” live there, when in fact many are from San Diego. Ms. Mikulec states Page 7

provide a critical lifeline to local projects that need help now. But with rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events, much more work will need to be done. That is why I was proud to lead a letter signed by 133 of my Congressional colleagues calling on President Biden to ensure infrastructure legislation includes robust investments to combat the climate crisis. Our hard-working residents deserve reliable infrastructure without the threat of road failure or bluff collapse. I’m committed to fighting coastal erosion through both immediate and long-term solutions, so future generations can enjoy the economic opportunities and beautiful landscapes our coast has to offer. U.S. Representative Mike Levin represents the 49th Congressional District, which includes the South Orange County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. He was reelected for a second term in 2020 and resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife and two children. SC

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they are there to “avoid harassment by residents, as well as law enforcement.” Since when is enforcing laws considered harassment? Where are we as a society that it is more acceptable to let people sleep in the dirt rather than helping them? How is offering services and connecting people to places that can help them considered harassment? It’s not OK to live outside the laws of society with zero accountability. We all contribute to the world we live in. Why are we so scared of lawsuits that we turn a blind eye to those in need? Did Shawn interview any nearby residents and ask them of the activity they saw? Trestles is a path hundreds of kids and adults walk and bike daily, and not (Cont. on page 8) sanclementetimes.com

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(Cont. from page 7) knowing who is living in the bushes is alarming. Please tell us about the other 20 people living there. The few he highlighted tugged at my heartstrings and, for them, we need to do better. Did Shawn ask the advocates and attorneys how many they have gotten off drugs, or into jobs or mental health help? Those are the root causes of homelessness. Not only is this an “environmentally sensitive area” with “No trespassing” posted, it’s also alongside a freeway off-ramp. How is that a tranquil living environment? How is living “out of sight, out of mind” acceptable, when the rest of society must follow laws? I pray that the proper agencies who can actually help will be present and bring everyone there to a safer place, where they can truly rest their heads at night knowing they will finally receive the help they may not even know they need. The question remains, though, what about those who don’t want to go? ABANDON AMAZON WAREHOUSE PLANS JOE LOVULLO JR., San Clemente San Clemente has a long history of being the Spanish Village by the Sea. A tranquil little town, a place for retirees to enjoy their golden years in the sun and for parents to raise their families in one of the best cities in America. My father settled us here in early 1970s after serving 25 years in the Marine Corps. Back then, San Clemente was a small town. Over the years, we have seen San Clemente grow with the times while continuing to maintain its small-town feel. As the population continues to grow, the city has done a good job maintaining the small-town feel. However, we need to be careful. There was a lot of controversy with the approval of the Outlets and the amount of traffic it would generate. The development out on Avenida Pico beyond the San Clemente High School raised more than a few eyebrows as housing density increased and the traffic at times becoming difficult. Recently, I became aware of a proposed development in the Rancho San Clemente Business Park. Sources have revealed the development of an Amazon Warehouse and Delivery facility. I can appreciate the city looking for investment opportunities that can drive revenue. However, a project of this magnitude is not well-suited for this site or for San Clemente. I oppose this project for the following reasons: • 24 hours, seven days a week operation • Crippling increase of traffic, large number of semi-trucks on Ave. Pico, Ave. La Pata, Del Cerro and the surrounding area San Clemente Times August 5-11, 2021

GUEST OPINION | City Council Corner by Chris Duncan

• Increased noise nuisance from the operation of the trucks, loading docks • Increased air pollution to our neighborhoods • Increased semi-trucks on roads not designed to handle a large volume of traffic • Threats from raising the urban heat index from extensive burning of diesel fuel • The safety of our children threatened as trucks push cars to alternate routes on Vista Montana and side streets near Clarence Lobo Elementary school to avoid traffic congestion I urge the city council and the Planning Commission to abandon plans to approve an Amazon warehouse and delivery facility.

HERE’S HOW WE CAN END HOMELESSNESS IN SAN CLEMENTE I

f you have been to Los Angeles recently, you have noticed the tent cities popping up seemingly everywhere. You may have also heard about the ordered removal of the encampment at Venice Beach. Closer to home, residents have recently noticed new homeless campsites by our beaches, and a few weeks ago, Caltrans announced an order to evict homeless residents at the Cristianitos off-ramp. We are not like L.A. and we never will be, at least on my watch. But we can no longer look the other way on the housing and homelessness crisis in San Clemente. We must act now. First, we need regional emergency housing in order for people to get off the streets and out of danger. The county is responsible for funding homeless shelters, but despite having access to substantial state and federal funds, as well as ample discretionary funds, it has shirked this duty in South OC. No more. I will lead a contingent of South OC cities to demand the county fulfill its obligation to shelter South OC homeless residents. An elderly, disabled longtime resident of our town died on our streets several months ago. We must never let this happen again. Second, we must work with local motels and with the county to convert motels and under-utilized commercial property to additional permanently affordable housing for our residents who are low-income and disabled. Cycling disabled people through large congregate temporary shelters or jails only perpetuates the problem. Homeless people often suffer from physical disabilities, a myriad of medical problems and/ or mental illness, including substance use disorder. Many need full-time services to assist them in dealing with these issues, and to help them stay housed and thrive in the community. Truth be told, I advocated against PSH in San Clemente during the last campaign, but I have come to understand that additional supportive housing is the only way to help some disabled homeless residents from ending up back on the street.

CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES TONY HAYS, San Clemente Thomas McCorkell’s Letter to the Editor in the July 22 edition of the San Clemente Times is correct—the United States was founded on Christian principles. And one of those principles must have been that owning slaves was OK. But the cores of both moral and religious belief change slowly over time. The belief that ownership of slaves was morally wrong took almost 100 years to be codified into federal law. The percentage of Americans who identify as Christian is also slowly changing. Surveys by the Pew Research Center indicate that in 1990, this value was 85%; in 2001, 81.6%; in 2012, 78%; in 2014, 70.6%; 2015, 75%; and 2020, 65%. A trendline (a second-order polynomial for the technically obsessed) based on these percentages suggests that by 2030, it will be about 50%. Basing law on the moral beliefs of any one group of people is not a good idea, especially if that group does not represent a significant majority of the population. Moral and legal standards should be based on free and robust discussion with our friends and between our representatives at every level of government. We are fortunate to live in a country where freedom of speech is enshrined in law, and this freedom enables discussion on every possible topic. Americans must develop their own set of moral and legal standards, but they should not be based on any religion.

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We have seen from Project Room Key that simply housing people without adequate supportive services, and most importantly, without permanent housing options on the other side, does not work. We must have more permanent housing with accessible, full-time services for CITY COUNCIL those who need it. CORNER Finally, we must BY CHRIS DUNCAN enforce our anti-camping ordinance. Under the Martin v. Boise decision, cities can only enforce these laws if they have bed space to offer. The first two prongs meet this standard, allowing for our sheriff’s deputies to keep people from camping or living in public areas. If people break the law and refuse to accept appropriate offers of emergency shelter in the community, law enforcement can and should act. That being said, mental health clinicians, not armed police, should be the first point of contact with people who are homeless and in need of services. This helps our OCSD deputies by allowing them to focus on enforcing the law, not acting as social workers. We must insist the county fully fund the mental health provider aspect of OCSD’s new Behavioral Health Bureau so that mental health clinicians are available at all times. We all know what will happen if we do nothing; people will continue to live on the streets and sidewalks of San Clemente, and it will only get worse. This includes homeless residents in South San Clemente who will soon be evicted by Caltrans and have nowhere else to go. Please support my plan to finally end homelessness in San Clemente and live up to Ole Hanson’s vision for our safe, clean, and healthy Spanish Village by the Sea. Chris Duncan is a councilmember who was elected in 2020. SC

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The Tubes BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

hen The Tubes perform at The Coach House on Aug. 20, it will be their first show since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Lead singer Fee Waybill is excited about playing in front of a live crowd again—particularly at The Coach House, a venue he says is almost like the band’s home club, given how many times The Tubes have performed there. Waybill is friends with Coach House owner Gary Folgner and said there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Waybill guesses their last show was in January 2020. The Tubes have been rehearsing ahead of their return tour, which Waybill said was a “little scary” at first, since he initially was trying to remember lyrics—and then it all clicked again. “I sat down in front of the mic, and we started going through the set,” Waybill said. “It’s automatic memory. It’s going to be an adventure.” The Coach House show is part a national tour in which The Tubes will perform songs from their album The Completion Backward Principle. The Tubes are from San Francisco and known for an array of hits, including “White Punks on Dope.” Their music can be considered a blend of punk rock and glam rock, with stage shows incorporating various characters played by Waybill—including glam rocker Quay Lewd. “Those songs are classics,” Waybill said. “They don’t really fit a genre. Some people call it ’80s classic rock, but it’s more than that.” Waybill attributes the longevity and popularity of The Tubes’ concerts to their variety—in his words, they change up shows and don’t give the same performance over and over. Some of the theatrics have been toned down over the years, though. At the start of their career, The Tubes had an elaborate production that included dancers, which Waybill says may have overshadowed the music. Over time, however, the dancers dropped out, as they got married and had kids, and the theatrics were gradually scaled back. That’s not to say The Tubes don’t give a fun performance that lack costume changes by Waybill. “The longevity and the songs have really changed the perception from us being a circus band or novelty act, to the quality of the music,” Waybill said. “A lot of people from Lady Gaga to Marilyn Manson have credited us with influencing them.” Waybill also has a new solo album

The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center will host a party celebrating co-founder Dick Metz. Photo: Courtesy of SHACC

SATURDAY | 07 FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION 6-9 p.m. Join the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center as it celebrates the life and times of its co-founder, Dick Metz. This year, Metz will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at SIMA’s annual Waterman’s Ball, which takes place on Aug. 14 in Laguna Beach. But SHACC thought it’d get the party started a little early and invite everyone for some of Metz’s classic stories, music by the Swingin’ Tikis and a lot more. SHACC, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente. 949.388.0313. shacc.org. sanjuanequestrian.org/events. Also, join the coalition on Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. for its livestreamed “Two Stepping Under the Stars” concert, featuring the Kelly Boyz. For more information, contact Gwen Grierson at 949.388.2135.

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SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

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‘TWO STEPPING UNDER THE STARS’ AUCTION All day. Back by popular demand, the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is proud to host this year’s “Two Stepping Under the Stars” Virtual Silent Auction. Now through Aug. 14, this year’s virtual auction promises to have some amazing items—ranging from weekends in Cabo San Lucas to fold clubs to original artwork. For bidding, go to

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30. The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

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Rock music act The Tubes will return to the stage at The Coach House on Aug. 20. Lead singer Fee Waybill is ecstatic to get back to concerts after the pandemic temporarily put a halt to live entertainment. Photo: Mike Collopy.

called Fee Waybill Rides Again, which was completed in March 2020. The album was initially held for release during the onset of the pandemic—which Waybill refuses to say by name and instead calls it “youknow-what”—but he eventually decided listeners would enjoy it. “Everyone’s quarantined,” he said. “They’re ready for something different.” Waybill is also working on an autobiographical book and going through old memorabilia—including posters and news articles—he dug up from his childhood home. In the meantime, Waybill is looking forward to getting back on the road with his bandmates. He is not looking to call The Tubes’ place in the rock echelon a legacy yet, because they’re not finished. “We’re certainly well-respected by our peers,” Waybill said. “We’re still creating our legacy.” “It’s just a reunion on so many levels,” Waybill said of the upcoming show at The Coach House. “I’m champing at the bit.” SC

WHAT: The Tubes concert at The Coach House WHEN: Friday, Aug. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m. WHERE: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano FOR TICKETS OR MORE INFO: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $35.

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| By Fred Swegles

Inland Surfing Makes Waves D

id you hear that Irvine is building a new water park? It reminds me vividly about one that Irvine operated for 25 years until 2011, and another in Palm Springs back then, when pro surfing decided to try competition in woefully weak waves. I’ll never forget the first inland contest I photographed in 1987 at Oasis Waterpark, which had opened in 1986. How could talented pro surfers weighing 160 to 200 pounds manage to wiggle tiny smack-ups off 1-foot waves that generated near-zero power? Even worse, the freshwater pool lacked saltwater buoyancy that could help support surfboards like ocean water would. I must say, my first look at artificial waves was a gorgeous setting in March 1987, against a spectacular backdrop of snow-capped mountains for the Professional Surfing Association of America’s Budweiser Desert Classic. “They weren’t pretty,” I wrote about Palm Springs’ surf maneuvers. “They had very little punch.” Jimmy Hogan, a 1982 graduate of San Clemente High School, weighed only 120 pounds and put together enough surf whacks to win the contest. Mike Parsons from Laguna Beach, tall but thin and light, placed second; San Diego County’s Paul Barr and Mike Lambresi, third and fourth, respectively. Among amateurs, George Hulse of Capistrano Beach was tops. Some 120 PSAA competitors from California, Florida, Hawaii and Japan struggled, I wrote. “So paltry were the petering-out waves nearing shore that surfers were forced to flail back and forth, doing whatever they could to impress the judges for an extra point or two.” ROLL YOUR EYES Contest announcer Peter Townsend defined pro surfers’ desperation as “the Squiggly Diggly,” I wrote. And, ironically, the squiggly drew a little laughter that week, compared to the Pacific Ocean. San Clemente Times August 5-11, 2021

Clippings from San Clemente’s Daily Sun-Post in 1987 and 1988 show California surfing’s first go at pro-am contests on inland waves—1987 at Oasis Waterpark in Palm Springs and 1988 at Wild Rivers aquatics park in Irvine, photos and articles by Fred Swegles. Upper left is Oasis, Palm Springs. At the bottom left are Jim Hogan and George Hulse at Palm Springs. From clockwise, photos feature Hogan, Shane Beschen, Kelly Slater, again, Hogan, at Wild Rivers.

“Skeptics who said it was dumb to hold a pro-am surf contest on artificial waves in the middle of the desert had to eat their words,” I wrote. “The waves were better in Palm Springs this past weekend than they were along the Orange County coast. “ That weekend, a contest at San Onofre was canceled for lack of surf. WINNING STRATEGY? Hogan told me he’d starved himself all week to keep his weight down, taking its toll. “It was very tiring,” Hogan said in San Clemente’s Daily Sun-Post. He called his 10 waves in the finals “a lot more tiring than the ocean.” In the women’s division at Palm Springs, an incredible up-and-coming talent from Florida, then living in Huntington Beach, won the contest—Lisa Andersen, who in the 1990s would win four world professional surf titles. Runners-up were Alisa Schwarzstein COASTLINES from Laguna Beach, BY FRED SWEGLES Tricia Gill from Newport Beach, Jorja Smith of San Clemente and Melissa Swisshelm of San Clemente. In bodyboarding, Ben Severson from Hawaii outpointed Danny Kim from Hawaii, Bob Forbes of Ventura, Chris Cunningham of Huntington Beach, Keith Sasaki from Hawaii and Mike Stewart from Hawaii. INTO THE FUTURE? Parsons told me that wave pools were being built across America and wave

quality eventually would get better. “It’s the only way we can get surfing into Middle America,” he said. WILD RIVERS, IRVINE Recently, Irvine announced that a new Wild Rivers aquatics park will open in 2022, replacing one that closed in 2011 to be replaced with housing. Irvine’s announcement got me remembering two unforgettable PSAA Wild Rivers contests—the Free Style Pro-Am in 1988 and the Pontiac Classic 1989—in Irvine’s 740,000-gallon, 22,000-squarefoot concrete wave pool. At the time, it was described as “the best inland surfing wave ever produced.” I agreed then it was better than Palm Springs’ piddly waves, but it was ludicrous to expect a full-sized pro to smack a prodigious power whack. MEET KELLY SLATER Winner in 1988 at Wild Rivers was a 16-year-old from Florida—5-foot-2, 105-pound Kelly Slater, then proclaimed the best amateur surfer in the world. This was his first victory in a national pro-am contest. He’d won four U.S. amateur boys’ titles, after learning to surf in mostly small, wind-driven East Coast waves. In nearly nonexistent surf, East Coasters became masters at finding any imperceptible bump-up edge on near-flat water, then blast it. Slater was a stylish winner at Wild Rivers. “I think it’s great,” he said. “I’m just happy I made it through. It was pretty fun.” San Clemente High grad Jimmy Hogan, who’d ranked No. 2 on the 1987 PSAA tour, surfed well but finished ninth. The

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Sun-Post published a photo of him in 1988 at Wild Rivers and one of Slater placing first. The final heat was the youngest in PSAA history—ages 16 to 18. Slater said he looked forward to returning in 1989 to Wild Rivers. “That ride … the one they call the Nairobi Express, is pretty gnarly!” he said. 1989 AT WILD RIVERS Light, quick Chris Brown from Santa Barbara won Wild Rivers in 1989, Slater placing second. The finalists “skated, carved, pivoted and danced across those little waves with finesse that would make a skate park champion green with envy,” I wrote. “The man-made waves even looked like real ocean waves in the hands of Brown & Co.” San Clemente pro Dino Andino placed fifth. Amateurs including San Clemente’s Shane Beschen and Laguna Niguel’s Vince De La Peña were light and quick, upsetting well-established PSAA pros but missing the quarterfinals. WHO WOULD GUESS? Who would ever know that Slater would grow up to dominate the sport, capture 11 world pro surfing season titles and then personally develop a game-changing, high-tech inland wave pool, a world-attention entertainment phenomenon at Lemoore, Central California? 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

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BUSINESS BEAT // VEDDER’S SWEETS

INSPIRED ICE CREAM Entrepreneur Ashley Vedder Creates a Healthy Alternative BY NORB GARRETT, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

he epiphany woke Ashley Vedder from her sleep at 3 a.m. “I had a dream that someone was telling me to start a healthy ice cream,” recalls Ashley, whose family had gone out for frozen yogurt the night before and had experienced nasty stomach aches afterward. “I needed to make an ice cream made from natural sweeteners, like dates and maple syrup, and not from pure cane sugar.” The impetus to create a gluten-free, dairy-free, natural-based ice cream also aligned with Ashley’s commitment to a healthy diet for her entire family, especially her husband Justin, who in 2014 at age 37 had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “It took me three years to convince my husband to go for it,” she says. Having grown up in her family’s kitchen, she started experimenting and researching with flavors. Using all-natural bases such as dates, coconut and maple syrup, she found that her family was loving her new dairy-free ice creams that were loaded with nutrients and antioxidants from the vegetables she works into the flavors. In late 2019, she rented some space at a local commercial kitchen and first sold her Vedder’s Sweets products—just five flavors—at the Ladera Ranch Farmers Market. Emboldened by the success but knowing she still needed to pass health department guidelines, she ultimately decided to start looking for a retail location. But more pressing needs kept her focus on home life, as her husband— whom she met while both attended Laguna Hills High School, where he was the football team’s star quarterback (he eventually went on to play football at Cal) and she starred in soccer and track and field—was undergoing his fourth brain surgery in his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s. With Justin feeling stronger and the three kids (Hudson, 14; Eve, 12; and Greyson, 6) locked at home during the pandemic, Ashley heard from friends about a retail location that was available in San Clemente that was already piped for food prep. In August 2020, she signed the paperwork for her 700-square-foot space in Old Town San Clemente Plaza, and she was officially in business. Armed with all San Clemente Times August 5-11, 2021

Contributor: San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES Las Palmas Elementary

School, circa 1940.

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.

Ashley Vedder recently opened Vedder’s Sweets in Old Town San Clemente, a healthy ice cream alternative shop, with the support of her family: husband Justin (center), daughter Ashley (far left) and sons Hudson (far right) and Greyson (front). Photo: Courtesy of Stena Chang/WAKE

of the proper certifications, she started producing larger quantities and flavors of Vedder’s Sweets ice cream out of the store in November and selling them every weekend at the Ladera Ranch Farmers Market (every Sunday morning from 8 a.m.-noon). She officially opened the store for retail sales in June 2021, which is open Tuesday-Sunday, from noon-7 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights). Eight different flavors are available each day, and Ashley now has 23 different flavors to choose from, ranging from vanilla to mint chip (made with spinach) to coconut/pineapple. “I like experimenting with flavors, so in the fall, we’ll offer some flavors with pumpkin and butternut squash,” says Ashley, who is working to expand her distribution network through outlets such as Sprouts, Mother’s and other larger chains. “I’d like to spread the love of healthy ice cream so everyone can enjoy it.” SC

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Oliver

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This gentle boy is Oliver, a 5-year-old kitty with the sweetest temperament. New to the shelter, Oliver can be a bit shy at first but has proven to be quite affectionate once he is comfortable. He would do well in a quiet home where he can finally settle in and be himself. If you are interested in adopting Oliver, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR

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 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

VEDDER’S SWEETS 111 West Avenida Palizada, San Clemente vedderssweets.com, @vedderssweets Page 12

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SCOREBOARD BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Our City Scoreboard keeps you updated on all of the local San Clemente youth and community team accomplishments and special individual performances of the week. Email zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com for submission.

San Clemente Girls Softball Closes Successful Spring Season The San Clemente Girls Softball league was prepped for a competitive 2020 season after being moved up from the “C” Division to the “B” Division after a successful 2019 season. That move was delayed due to the pandemic, but in the 2021 season, SCGS met the challenge in a fruitful spring campaign. San Clemente’s most prolific group was its 10U gold team. The 10U girls were the only team in California to play in the district championship, state championship and Western National championship tournaments. The 10U gold team won the Central “B” District Championship on June 27 with a 5-0 tournament run in which they outscored opponents by a combined 54-4 margin. At the Southern California State Championship and the Western Nationals, San Clemente finished second at both tournaments. San Clemente’s 12U gold team placed second at the Central “B” District championships and qualified for the state and Western Nationals. The 12U girls finished fifth at the Southern California State Championship and ninth at the Western

National Championship. San Clemente Girls Softball is now accepting registration for its fall season. For more information or to register, go to scgirlssoftball.com.

SC Resident Annie Kunz Opens Olympic Heptathlon Annie Kunz, a 24-year-old San Clemente resident, began her Olympic heptathlon journey on Wednesday, Aug. 4, in Tokyo. As friends and supporters watched on at Bella Collina San Clemente on what was Tuesday night, Aug. 3, in San Clemente, Kunz ran the first four of the seven heptathlon events. In the 100-meter hurdles, Kunz finished seventh in her heat at 13.49 seconds and sat in 14th out of the 24-athlete field. In the high jump, Kunz cleared 1.8 meters to again finish seventh in her group and remain in 14th overall. On Wednesday evening in Japan and early Wednesday morning in California, Kunz continued in the shot put and 200-meter run. Kunz finished third in her shot put group with a throw of 15.15 meters and finished sixth in her 200-meter heat at 24.12 seconds. Kunz’s shot put vaulted her into contention, and she sat in fourth place overall after the first day of events. Kunz had 3,870 points, which was 51 points out of third place and 98 points out of first. After press time on Thursday, Aug. 5, in Japan, Kunz completed the heptathlon with the long jump, javelin throw and 800-meter race. For full coverage of Kunz’ heptathlon, check out sanclementetimes.com.

San Clemente Girls Softball’s 10U gold team won its district championship and finished second in the state and Western National championships, the only team in the state to play in all three tournaments. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Girls Softball

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SCHS Football Preview Next Week With the 2021-22 high school sports calendar scheduled to resume with a normal course of order, that means the San Clemente Times Triton Football Preview issue is right around the corner. The annual special preview section for the San Clemente High School football team will be published next Thursday, Aug. 13. In a pandemic-delayed and shortened season in the spring, the Tritons were undefeated champions of the South Coast League with a 5-0 record, including a victory over rival Mission Viejo. San Clemente opens the 2021 fall season on Aug. 20 at home against Oceanside and closes the regular season on Oct. 29 at Mission Viejo. SC Page 23

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON AUGUST 19, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 1001 Avenida Pico – Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-079 – Bonjour Ballet A request to establish a group ballet instruction use for up to eight children at a time within an existing 1,048 square-foot commercial tenant space. Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting (949) 361-6183. If you challenge this project 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 hearing. Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held via teleconference on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Please note that to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public may not physically attend the meeting. However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Zoning Administrator electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/ZAPublicComment. Transmittal by 1:00 p.m. on Zoning Administrator meeting days is recommended. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949)361-6183. Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON AUGUST 18, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 329 Avenida Cabrillo – Cultural Heritage Permit 20-374/Minor Exception Permit 21-001/ Historic Demolition Permit 21-095 – Gonzalez Residence Addition A request to consider 1) Mills Act contract exterior improvements, 2) a 536 square-foot rear addition, 3) partial demolition of a one-car detached garage to accommodate rear yard improvements and a future accessory dwelling unit, and 4) the continuation of a legal nonconforming side yard setback. Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) and Section 15305 (Class 5: Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle

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Negocio, San Clemente, California, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held via teleconference on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Please note that to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public may not physically attend the meeting. However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or live on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Planning Commission electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/PCPublicComment. Transmittal by 3:00 p.m. on Planning Commission meeting days is recommended.

Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held via teleconference on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Please note that to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public may not physically attend the meeting. However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or live on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Planning Commission electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/PCPublicComment. Transmittal by 3:00 p.m. on Planning Commission meeting days is recommended.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6100. Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY (NOA) DRAFT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH #: 2021020256

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Project: Housing Element and Safety Element Updates (the “Project”) - Draft Environmental Impact Report

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON AUGUST 18, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Project Location: The City of San Clemente is located in Orange County about 52 miles south of Los Angeles. San Clemente is bordered on the east and southeast by the County of San Diego, Camp Pendleton, and unincorporated portions of Orange County, on the west by the Pacific Ocean and Dana Point, on the north by the City of San Juan Capistrano and unincorporated portions of Orange County. The City is about 18 square miles in size and has a population of about 67,000 people with approximately 27,500 housing units. The City has two Metrolink stations: San Clemente and San Clemente Pier.

General Plan Amendment PLN20-036 – Housing Element and Safety Element Updates A request to forward a recommendation to the City Council of approval of the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. A Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) is available for review and comment during the Public Comment Period running from July 23, 2021 through September 7, 2021. Written comments regarding the Draft PEIR must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on September 7, 2021 to Jennifer Savage, Project Planner, City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 or via email at: housing@san-clemente.org. For additional information, please contact Ms. Savage at: (949) 361-6186.

Project Description: The project includes an update to two General Plan elements, the Safety Element, and the Housing Element. Additionally, the project evaluates potential future rezones necessary to implement identified housing sites and achieve the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). A summary of each project element is provided below.

Based on the analysis contained in the Draft Program EIR, the Project will result in a significant and unavoidable environmental impact in the areas of air quality (consistency with air quality plans, criteria pollutants), noise (construction), greenhouse gas emissions (emissions; policy consistency), and transportation (VMT). All remaining potential environmental impacts are insignificant or can be mitigated to a level that is less than significant.

The California State Legislature mandates that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of the general plan, and adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of everyone in the community. State law requires that the City plan for its RHNA allocation. The City’s housing allocation for the current planning cycle is 982 new housing units: 282 very low, 164 low, 188 moderate, 348 above moderate.

This project is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6100. The project and Draft PEIR are also available online at www.san-clemente.org/housingelement. If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described

The Housing Element Update will include City policies, strategies, and actions to plan for new housing and preserve existing housing to meet the needs of the population during the planning period for all economic segments. Programs that will continue under the 2021-2029 Housing Element include: the Inclusionary Housing Program that requires developers building six or more units to provide 4

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percent of the total number of units for very low-income households, on-site, off-site, or pay an in-lieu fee, donation of land, or a combination recommended by the Community Development Director; the Neighborhood Revitalization Program which provides loans for qualified rental properties and owner-occupied properties, provides special neighborhood clean-ups, public education of laws and services, and code enforcement; the Social Services Grant Program which supports grants related to housing, homelessness, health, and youth; and the Affordable Housing Program which provides funds for non-profit agencies to acquire and rehabilitate older apartment buildings or construct new apartments for long term affordable housing for very low-income households (persons earning less than 50 percent of median income). In addition, the Housing Element Update will introduce new programs, including programs mandated by State law: Rezoning for RHNA to establish a schedule for rezoning to provide adequate sites for the RHNA; Housing by Right to require that the Zoning Code be amended to permit housing by right without discretionary review on reuse and rezone sites when a project sets aside 20 percent of the units as affordable to lower income households; Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to identify the actions that the City will undertake to facilitate the development of ADUs; and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing to outline the City’s efforts in promoting fair housing. State law was amended in 2018 (Senate Bill [SB] 1035) to require safety elements to be updated, specifically for flood, fire hazards, and climate adaption, upon the next housing element update. The Safety Element update reflects updated data and mapping and incorporates policies to comply with the latest requirements related to wildfire and climate vulnerability planning. NOA Purpose: The purpose of this NOA is to inform local residents, responsible agencies, institutions, and other interested parties that the Draft PEIR is available for review and comment during the Public Comment Period running from July 23, 2021 through September 7, 2021. Written comments regarding the Draft PEIR must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on September 7, 2021 to Jennifer Savage, Project Planner, City of San Clemente Planning Division, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673 or via email at: housing@san-clemente.org. For additional information, please contact Ms. Savage at (949) 361-6186. Significant Environmental Impacts: Based on the analysis contained in the Draft PEIR, the Project will result in a significant and unavoidable environmental impact in the areas: air quality (consistency with air quality plans, criteria pollutants), noise (construction), greenhouse gas emissions (emissions; policy consistency), and transportation (VMT). The project would also result in project-level significant and unavoidable impacts related to land use (policy consistency). Chapter 4.0 of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) provides more detail about the nature and extent of anticipated project impacts. These impacts would remain significant and unavoidable as a result of the project (refer to Chapter 4.0 of the PEIR for further detail). All other significant impacts identified in Chapter 4.0, Environmental Analysis, of the PEIR can be reduced to below a level of significance with implementation of the mitigation framework provided in Chapter 4.0 of the PEIR. Information Repositories: The Draft PEIR is available for review at the following locations: • City Webpage – http://san-clemente.org/departments-services/environmental-docu

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM ments-for-current-projects • San Clemente Community Development Department – 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 • San Clemente Public Library – 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 21FL000418 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Christopher Walker and Jennifer Walker on behalf of Charles Christopher Donnell, a minor and Benjamin Sky Donnell, a minor: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Charles Christopher Donnell B. Benjamin Sky Donnell PROPOSED NAME A. Charles Christopher Walker B. Benjamin Sky Walker The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 9/24/2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. Dept.: L72 Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive, 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: Date: July 20, 2021 JUDGE JULIE A. PALAFOX, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACION (Derecho Familiar)

Petitioner’s name: Natalie Saint-Onge Nombre del demandante: Natalie Saint-Onge DE

CASO):

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

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Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE—RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

VISO—LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTICE—ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

WARNING—IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

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You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente.

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1. or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of 2. any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son):

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Rex Saint-Onge AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Rex Saint-Onge

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mestic partner are restrained from:

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son):

ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR DE DERECHO FAMILIAR

PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ, Rodriguez Law Group, Inc. 7220 N. Rosemead Blvd. Ste 133, San Gabriel, CA 91775 (626)888-5206

1. llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de

En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido:

DATE: (Fecha) 02/09/2021 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario, por) M. Mares-Najjar, Deputy (Asistente) Published: San Clemente Times July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021 STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or do-

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la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personales y comerciales o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte. Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto por lo menos cinco días hábiles antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado que lo ayude o para pagar los costos de la corte.

AVISO—ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es así, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener más información, visite www.coveredca. com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

ADVERTENCIA—IMFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej., tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria quede registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado. SUMMONS (Family Law) PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216610466 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARAGON ENGINEERING SERVICES 3226 PASEO GALLITA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): LARRY PAUL ARAGON II 3226 PASEO GALLITA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/25/2021 LARRY ARAGON II/s/ LARRY P ARAGON II This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/14/2021. Published in: San Clemente Times July 22, 29, August 5, 12. 2021

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Clemente Municipal Code to establish a leaf blower ordinance for residential and mixed-use zoning districts west of Interstate-5 as a pilot program with a one-year sunset provision. The amendment bans gasoline-powered leaf blowers, adds standards for use of battery-powered leaf blowers, and exempts City operations. The City completed a review of the code amendment in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff recommends the City find the code amendment is not subject to CEQA because the code amendment: 1) is not a “project” within the meaning of the term in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, and 2) is exempt under Section 15061(b), the general rule exemption. Materials for this project are on-file at the Planning Division, at 910 Calle Negocio, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Planning Division, at 910 Calle Negocio, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting Project Planner Christopher Wright at (949) 361-6193 or WrightC@san-clemente.org. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on August 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

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WANTED WANTED: COIN COLLECTIONS San Clemente coin collector is buying coins and currency. Paying top dollar for old coins and currency Free no obligation appraisals Example Silver Coins 1964 and before Dollars $18.00 & up Halves $8.00 Quarters $4.00 Dimes $1.60 Buying pennies, proof sets, etc. Call or Text Dave 847 769-3590

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Cold Water and the Start of Surf Forecasts Looking Back on How Sean Collins Shaped the Way We Look at the Ocean Today BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

nybody notice the water all of a sudden got really cold around here? It’s crazy what a few days of wind can do to the water temperature. A few days of northwest breezes on the outer waters, and we’re back down to 60 degrees and wearing full suits—in August. Rant over. This time of year always makes me think of my friend, and as much of a mentor as I’ve ever had, Sean Collins. During the summer of ’98, when I was just a young pup with an English degree and a lifeguard job in Seal Beach, it was Collins who offered me the opportunity to write the morning dawn patrol surf reports for Surfline, as well as do the voice recording for the phone-in report at 976-SURF. It was my first writing gig and probably why we’re here talking today. “Good morning, this is Jake with your dawn patrol report for Orange County…” Anybody remember 976-SURF? And who out there was glued to their fax machine every week for the WAVE FAX? Tragically, Collins’ life was cut short by a heart attack in 2011. Over the years we spent together, I gleaned a lot of valuable oceanic knowledge from Collins. He also taught me a lot about life, but that’s a tale for another day. Learning how to forecast from him was a bit like learning algebra from Albert Einstein. Collins always operated at a higher level. The modern science of surf forecasting that most of us take for granted today didn’t really exist until Collins came around. Before that, the go-to for surf and swell information was a little hand-held

There are a lot of photos out there of Sean Collins analyzing weather forecasts behind his computer, but here’s the man truly in his element, circa 1974. Photo: Surfline

weather radio. The radios would report details such as wind speeds and swell periods in cryptic code, but the specifics of exactly when and where the surf locations were going to be good was left largely to the analytical, and perhaps imaginative, surfers—and most of them were very good at keeping secrets. After growing up on and around the ocean, as both an avid sailor and hardcore surfer, Collins found himself, around 1978, 600 miles south of the border, deep in Baja, Mexico. With a thin, cheap radio wire ringing his campsite, jerry-rigged and dangling from tent poles and cacti, a blond, mustached,

Katin-wearing Collins devised a crude shortwave fax machine. The goal, after first establishing a signal, was to be able to trade swell information with his crew back in California. By analyzing and comparing the data, he boldly took the first steps in creating a legit surf forecast model. Collins would also famously sit on the roof of his house in Surfside, the private beach community just south of Seal Beach, and with a stopwatch in hand, he would time the interval of south swells as they hammered the Huntington Harbor jetty. It’s at this point that what was to become Surfline got its first pulse. Collins got his start recording the surf report on

the phone for the Seal Beach Lifeguard Department. Clogging up the department’s phone lines, he soon set up his own surf report service. By 1990, Collins had consolidated his wide-ranging network of scientists, data crunchers and wave-riders, and his business, Surfline, had evolved into the industry standard for surf forecasting. Longtime front man for the Big Wave Awards, Bill Sharp calls Collins “surfing’s Leonardo da Vinci.” Without a doubt, Collins was a visionary. And today, 10 years since his passing, his influence and impact continue to shape the sport of surfing and pursuit of perfect waves. The team at Surfline just did an absolutely phenomenal job forecasting the surf for surfing’s debut in the Olympics. Predicting Japanese typhoon swell is no easy feat, and they pulled it off spectacularly. Collins would also have been able to better articulate why the water just got so cold. All I can do is look down at my feet and mumble something about “winds on the outer waters” causing an “upwelling.” Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 60-63 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8

Zion Walla. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

8.83 for a 17.00 total,” reports the NSSA. “This was the best day of my life,” said Zion after the final. That’s a big statement considering how much fun he always seems to be having. Just like his pops, he’s an absolute weapon in the water with a spear gun and has been bringing home a lot of dinners lately. And like his mom, he’s equally happy to spend a few days scaling rock faces in Joshua Tree. But now with a contest win under his belt, watch out, surf world; Zion’s coming! SC

first win. That’s a lot of firsts for one day. “And if that wasn’t enough, he crushed the heat with monster scores of 8.17 and

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ZION WALLA BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

e all should have seen this coming. It was only a matter of time. San Clemente’s Zion Walla just won his first-ever NSSA contest, and the vibes couldn’t be any better. The pint-sized goofy-footer rolled up to Ventura for the Southwest Open Season finale and got right down to work in the Under-10 division. Not only was it his first NSSA contest, it was his first final and his San Clemente Times August 5-11, 2021

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Thursday: A mix of South/southwest swell and smaller Northwest swell rolls in with chest to head high waves, (4-5’). Light Southeast winds in the morning, shift to a light+ westerly sea breeze during the afternoon. Outlook: For Friday, the southerly swell eases for waist-shoulder high surf, (3-4’+). Southerly winds Friday, light in the morning, moderate for the afternoon. A fresh South swell fills in over the weekend, setting up waist to chest high waves, (3-4’), on Saturday, then waist to head high surf, (3-5’), by Sunday. Light southerly winds Saturday morning will rise to a moderate Southwest flow mid day, then ease later afternoon. Light/variable winds Sunday morning, turn to a light+/moderate west sea breeze for the afternoon.

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