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The U.S. Navy and the state are likely to agree to a three-year lease extension over San Onofre State Park. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Recall Election Voter Guide

Council to Consider Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban

Goldstone Retires After 22 Seasons

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TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Navy, State Likely to Extend San O Park Lease for 3 Years

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

A three-year extension over the lease for San Onofre State Park is likely to be reached between the U.S. Navy and California’s parks department, buying both parties additional time to iron out details for another long-term agreement that’s set to expire at the end of this month.

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Camp Pendleton told San Clemente Times this week that while the state and the Navy are actively working toward a lease renewal for the park, an agreement “of this magnitude” requires time to “negotiate and finalize.”

“It is being handled at very high levels within the state and federal organizations,” the parks department said in an Aug. 24 email. “Both parties agree that a short-term, likely a three-year lease, is necessary to allow longer-term options to be thoroughly explored.”

Marine Corps Installation West at Camp Pendleton echoed those comments in a similarly worded email, stating that the agreement must also “be informed by land and environmental surveys which are not yet complete.”

San Onofre State Park, the Marine

CUSD Outlines Goals for Years Ahead

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The Capistrano Unified School District is looking to improve communications with families, as well as launch a series of new programs and initiatives.

During discussions between CUSD staff and the Board of Trustees on Aug. 18, the district said it intends to communicate via text with families by messaging them in their respective native languages.

The district is also planning to launch more College and Career Centers at high schools, as well as create a multiyear proposal to secure funding for facility upgrades.

District staff outlined various goals for CUSD and how to achieve them for the San Clemente Times August 26-September 1, 2021

Corps explained, is part of the Camp Pendleton base and on property that’s been on lease from the Department of the Navy since 1971. That 50-year lease is currently set to expire on Aug. 31.

“The proposed lease renewal will be on terms that best serve the interests of the Marine Corps and public by conserving and protecting military training, outdoor recreation, and natural and cultural resources,” Camp Pendleton said in its Aug. 24 email.

Asked what sort of changes to price or other updates, if any, the military branches are looking to include in a new long-term lease, Camp Pendleton said such “elements will be negotiated in the renewed lease based on the land and environmental surveys conducted.”

The state parks department’s intention to renew the lease began in earnest in 2016, when it submitted its formal letter of interest to the Marine Corps, according to DPR. At that time, DPR stated on its website, the department planned “to use the four years leading up to the lease expiration productively and hopes to reach an agreement during that time.”

Though the state and federal departments couldn’t confirm whether the three-year extension has been finalized, only that it’s believed to be necessary, Steve Long, founder of the San Onofre Parks Foundation, a local nonprofit, said a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties is expected to be announced by month’s end.

Based on conversations he’s had with federal and state officials, Long explained that the MOU will essentially extend the lease as is for three years, “allowing the Navy and state parks to do all of the real estate evaluations that (have) to happen, looking at easements and property lines and factoring in those elements—the legal aspects.”

The 1971 lease agreement gives the state roughly 2,000 acres of property for public recreation, beaches and campgrounds. The San Onofre State Beach was officially created under a 1971 Presidential Decree, according to the foundation, which is charged with leading educational programs, advocating environmental awareness and preserving San Onofre and San Clemente State Beaches.

The anticipated announcement comes more than a year since Camp Pendleton first expressed support for the three-year extension while the Department of the Navy considered the state’s request for a lease renewal.

“A lease extension will balance the installation’s training mission requirements with the needs and desires of the local community for reasonable, non-interfering public access,” Camp Pendleton said in an April 2020 press release.

In its email this week, Camp Pendleton reiterated that point, stating that the parks department and the Navy “understand the importance of public access and are committed to actions which will continue to afford the public these recreational opportunities … collectively, (we) look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of and visitors to California at San Onofre State Beach.”

Touching on the support from Pendleton, Long said that the U.S. Marines see the highest and best use of the land—its surfing beaches such as Trestles, the bluffs and campgrounds—to be in the public domain.

“The Marine Corps recognizes the recreational and cultural and natural history of this land that is the park,” Long said.

2021-22 school year, which started last week with students returning to campus, and for the years ahead. District officials said bonds were one of the only options to fund upgrades to aging campuses, and the need for such should be emphasized to local residents.

“We need to make sure we have 100% backing, support and involvement from the Board of Trustees when it comes to bonds,” said Ron Ruth, chair of the CUSD Facilities and Finance Advisory Committee. “We recommend that each trustee develop their own focus group. Their group should consist of stakeholders in the trustee’s election area.”

Stakeholders could include PTAs, school clubs, and other such groups, Ruth said.

Voters in both November 2016 and March 2020 turned down bond measures that would have funded school facility

renovations.

Trustee Amy Hanacek said previous trustees put a lot of effort into reaching out into the community and communicating funding needs.

“We’ve got to think what and where the root causes are,” Hanacek said of bond hesitancy.

As for the new text message communication to families, Trustee Krista Castellanos said such direct communication had changed her life for the better as a teacher.

“I know it has an expense to it—but, truly, if we want transparency and communication with our parents, I think that’s where we’re moving, towards this text messaging,” Castellanos said. “The emails coming in are overwhelming, and if you have multiple children, you have different sites with 14-page emails coming in, and you just can’t keep up.”

Other goals mentioned included maintaining a positive fund balance for the district’s Food and Nutrition Services, ensuring the department is self-supporting, conducting regular surveys with principals for feedback, and revamping CUSD’s website.

College and Career Centers, which provide support for students, will open at high schools in the near future—at Capistrano Valley High School in the fall and at San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School, and Tesoro High School in the spring.

District staff also reviewed accomplishments from the 2020-2021 school year.

The graduation rate remained steady during the COVID-19 pandemic, all self-contained special education classes returned full-time, and 220 extended learning positions were filled, according to a staff presentation.

The U.S. Navy and the state are likely to agree to a three-year lease extension over San Onofre State Park. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Council to Consider Citywide Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

“I look back at that council meeting in which I seconded the then-Mayor Pro Tem Ferguson’s motion,” James said last week of the council’s Feb. 18, 2020 meeting. “I think we were all over the board that night, and I think we have to regroup and re-look at this.”

With more than a year to ponder the topic, James said he no longer supported implementing regulations on a one-year test period. He said he believes residents would be less likely to purchase an electric leaf blower knowing the ban was only temporary.

“If you’re going to tell me I have to go out and buy an electric blower for one year, I’m probably not going to do it.” he said, before proposing the citywide ban, with the caveat that residents and contractors be given a year to swap out their leaf blowers.

During the discussion, Councilmember

Chris Duncan alternatively proposed a six-month amortization period instead, believing “one year seems so far from now.” James was open to the shorter window, but Mayor Kathy Ward argued that a full year run-up would be more “fair in order to get the word out.”

Noting that purchasing a new leaf blower could be expensive, Councilmember Steve Knoblock asked whether the city could launch a rebate program to help residents offset some of the costs in making the switch.

Piggybacking on the proposal, James asked whether Knoblock would consider a more targeted program based on proof of purchase from a local store. Knoblock said he liked the idea.

Funds to pay for the program, Knoblock also suggested, could perhaps come from the $7.5 million in coronavirus relief money

the city received from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan.

Touching on a comment from Ward, who noted that those funds might not be eligible for such a program, City Manager Erik Sund said the ARP monies must have a nexus to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sund also said that while he would have his finance team look at whether a rebate program is an authorized use of the ARP money, he advised that the council and city should find another source of funding while also expressing a concern for city staff.

“I would say that if the council was very adamant about wanting to provide a rebate program, I would probably look at other funds to provide that as an incentive if the council would like to do that,” Sund said. “But I would say that the concept of having to administer a rebate program does bother me a little bit from a staff perspective, in terms of resources.”

While giving her support for the citywide ban, Ferguson, a proponent of regulating gas-powered leaf blowers, said she was happy to see some of her colleagues on the dais support a rebate program.

“I did enthusiastically want to see that a couple of years ago, as it does incentivize people to do this, so I’m happy to hear we have a new council that’s very supportive of that,” she said, later adding: “I’m very supportive and encourage my colleagues to go for this citywide.”

City staff members are expected to come back to the council with the revised draft of the ordinance during the public session portion of the Sept. 7 meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

“But through my exhaustive research of parties, I found that one specific type undeniably makes the collective froth peak.

That is partying on a yacht.”

“I can tell you that nothing feels as legit as being on a yacht deck with a linen shirt open (and) my body super tight from a ‘pre-vacay’ juice cleanse,” Kroeger continued to tell amused councilmembers on Aug. 17. “What a freakin’ boost.”

Likewise, Parr detailed an experience as a 23-year-old college student partying on a yacht in Cabo San Lucas, helping him forget all about his failing grades.

“I didn’t think about my classes once, and I ended up failing them, but I wasn’t bummed, because I realized that happiness is way more important,” Parr said.

“I wouldn’t have had that breakthrough had I not been on a yacht.”

Yet, sadly, not everyone will get to share such experiences or ever have an opportunity to party on a yacht like the rich and famous.

“One thing that bums me out, though,

is not everyone gets to participate, and I found myself wondering why only people like P. Diddy and Jeff Bezos get to experience the euphoria of being on a yacht on the ‘reg,’” Kroeger said.

“It’s not freakin’ fair,” Parr later lamented.

So, in an entertaining plea to San Clemente’s elected officials, the two local comedians proposed a solution (or “soloosh” for short): The Public Yachts Initiative—a government-subsidized grant program for the public to party on yachts.

Eliciting cheers from the audience last Tuesday night, Kroeger explained that under the program, people could gain free access to yachts where “they can rage.” The qualifications to apply, he added, would be quite simple: “You just really want to party on a yacht.”

While it’s highly unlikely the council will ever consider such a proposal, the comedy duo’s reappearance to their hometown was a welcome surprise that

brought a bit of levity to what turned out to be a late-night council meeting dense with agenda items.

Allen’s and Parr’s “surfer bro” personas last came to San Clemente a summer ago, when the two “activists” handed out face masks to beachgoers near the pier amid a so-called “mask shortage.”

Back in 2017, Allen, in character as Kroeger, and fellow bro Spencer Kalendar, or “Bhodi,” appeared at a city council meeting to advocate for the statue honoring the late actor Paul Walker, star of the Fast and Furious franchise. When that failed, they later returned, pleading for a carving of Walker’s image on a coastal bluff.

Regardless of whether the team’s proposal swayed any councilmember or the public at large, one thing is for certain, Kroeger pointed out last week, “Partying makes people feel good.”

Concluding his pitch, Kroeger stated that with the proposed yacht program, “Our countrywide malaise would get sprayed away with jet ski water.”

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Councilmembers are slated next month to consider imposing a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, after abandoning a proposal to regulate such devices under a limited pilot program.

If passed, the proposed ordinance, which looks to limit carbon pollutants and reduce noise levels in neighborhoods, would give residents and contractors a one-year grace period to make the switch to electric or battery-operated versions of the landscaping tool.

In a unanimous vote on Aug. 17, the council approved plans to have city staff draft the ordinance prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers across the town—a stark departure from what had initially been suggested in February 2020.

At that time, Councilmember Laura Ferguson, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Gene James—then a freshman councilmember—proposed a one-year pilot program to regulate the motorized devices only in high-density areas west of Interstate 5.

Prior to last week’s meeting, the council was supposed to take up discussion on that proposal last summer, according to the city. However, with the council holding virtual meetings because of the pandemic, deliberations were tabled until residents could speak on the matter in-person.

‘Chad Goes Deep’ Wants San Clemente to Party on Yachts

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Despite failing to get the council’s support in erecting a Paul Walker statue on the pier in 2017, Chad Kroeger and JT Parr have their sights set on a new crusade in San Clemente: increasing the public’s access to yachts.

Citing their own—or rather their personas’—personal experiences, the comedy team from the YouTube channel Chad Goes Deep explained during last week’s San Clemente City Council meeting the epic nature of partying on yachts and how it could help solve the nation’s blues.

“A lot of parties that have made me feel stoked: kickbacks, keggers, or—the coup d’état—foam parties,” said Kroeger, whose real name is Tom Allen.

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The city council on Sept. 7 will consider a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Photo: Courtesy of Pexels

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Rotaries, Student Volunteers Clean Up Local Beaches for ‘Day of Service’ SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Area Rotary Clubs on Saturday, Aug. 21, came together with students from San Clemente High School’s Interact and Avid Clubs, as well as South Orange County young professionals from the SOC Rotaract Club, for a beach day cleanup.

As part of the Rotary District 5320’s “Day of Service,” which coincides with the Rotary International’s latest Avenue of Focus—the environment—nearly 100 young volunteers and Rotarians gathered at the beach to participate in the cleanup, according to press release from the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club.

“In preparation for this project, I learned and understood how many small and simple changes we can make in our daily lives to help our environment and leave a better world for our kids and future generations,” Santa Ana Rotary Club President Sariah Devereaux said an emailed statement.

Volunteers were assigned to specific areas of the beach on which to focus, stretching from Linda Lane Park to Lost Winds. The clubs were able to cover a lot of territory because of the volume of volunteers.

According to Sunrise Rotary, a total of 4,547 items were picked up, with 1,368 pieces of Styrofoam comprising the bulk of the trash. More than 730 pieces of plastic were removed from the beach, along with 625 pieces of paper and 722 cigarette butts.

“Plastics and other waste flow to the

Nearly 100 volunteers and local Rotarians gathered in San Clemente on Saturday, Aug. 21, for a beach cleanup event. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club

beach and ocean through the sewer system. Trash from beachgoers also add to the issue,” the press release explained of the importance of beach cleanups.

“Once the items are discarded, the birds and marine life are attracted to them as food, which they cannot digest,” the release continued. “The plastics and other materials accumulate in the sealife’s stomach and they eventually starve.”

Several students and volunteers stayed afterward to enjoy fellowship at the Fisherman’s Galley, where they got to also eat pizza donated by Sunrise Rotary and Rotary OC Digital.

In 2020-2021, Sunrise Rotary received an Environmental and Sustainability Grant from the city of San Clemente.

That grant, the club said, will fund beach cleanup projects that San Clemente High School Interact Club students will lead.

OCTA Board Approves $2.7 Million for Environmental Cleanup Projects SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Nearly $2.7 million in Measure M funds have been green-lit by the Orange County Transportation Authority board to improve water quality in Orange County cities from San Clemente to Stanton, the agency recently announced.

Under Measure M, the half-cent sales tax that county voters in 2006 renewed to fund transportation improvement, includes money for a program to conduct environmental cleanups. The program awards the funds on a competitive basis to cities and the county for projects meant to reduce the impacts of water pollution caused by transportation, according to the OCTA. “This is a great way to help protect Orange County’s natural resources while continuing to improve the way our residents move safely and efficiently,” OCTA Chairman and County Board Supervisor Andrew Do said in the agency’s press release,“Making these funds available to help protect our water quality demonstrates OCTA’s commitment to delivering on promises San Clemente Times August 26-September 1, 2021

made through Measure M,” he continued.

The $2.7 million will fund 10 projects that focus on removing litter and debris from roads before they end up in waterways and the ocean. The project, OCTA adds, also includes purchasing and upgrading screens, filters and inserts for catch basins that are designed to remove pollutants.

San Clemente is among the cities receiving funding, along with Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Orange and Stanton, according to the OCTA. Since the program’s inception in 2011, the OCTA board has authorized funding for 199 projects, which has amounted to more than $30 million, according to the agency.

“It is estimated that more than 33 million gallons of trash has since been captured as a result of the installation of these devices,” OCTA said in the release.

More information on the Measure M water quality program can be found at octa.net/water.

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VOTER’S RESOURCE GUIDE

HOW TO VOTE AND WHERE

California’s Road to the Recall Election

BY LILLIAN BOYD

W

hile every governor in California since 1960 has faced a recall attempt, the state will see only its second recall election in history this year.

The 2021 California gubernatorial recall election will have voters decide on Sept. 14 whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ballots for the recall election were mailed out to California’s voters beginning Aug. 16.

Besides the upcoming recall, the only other attempt that ever reached an election was in 2003, when Gray Davis, a Democrat, was ousted, losing to Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Criticism over Newsom’s policies and how he handled his personal life throughout the coronavirus pandemic sparked a GOP-led petition to recall the governor, whose term is set to expire Jan. 2, 2023. That effort eventually garnered enough signatures from supporters.

The recall campaign officially started in February 2020. However, it gained traction as the pandemic hit, regulations tightened, and Newsom particularly faced fire for participating in an indoor event at a Napa Valley restaurant.

In November 2020, Newsom

attended a private birthday party at The French Laundry, despite having urged Californians to socially distance and not travel.

“While the First Partner and I followed the restaurant’s health protocols and took safety precautions, I should have modeled better behavior and not joined the dinner,” Newsom said in a statement following the controversy.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber certified the recall reelection on July 1, verifying that of the more than 2 million signatures supporting the recall effort, a little more than 1.7 million were determined to be valid.

The recall marks the second major election for Californians in as many years. Similar to the 2020 Presidential Election, the results of next month’s recall could have a significant impact on how the state addresses key issues including COVID-19, housing, homelessness, education, and more.

Recall leaders include a retired law enforcement officer and the former chair of the California GOP, but it has also drawn support from anti-vaxxers, militia members and conspiracy theorists.

When registered voters fill out their ballots, they’ll decide on two

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separate items. First is whether to vote “yes” or “no” to the question of removing Newsom from office. The second question asks voters to select a replacement candidate.

Voters who support the recall can vote to remove Newsom from office and then pick a replacement candidate. Those who vote no on the recall may still choose a replacement candidate should the recall effort succeed.

If a majority of the voters vote “yes” on the first question, then the recall is successful and Newsom will have to step down from office. The replacement candidate who gets the most votes is elected to serve out the remainder of the term, which is a little more than a year.

If 50% or more of the voters vote “no” on the first question, then the recall has failed and Newsom stays in office. The state’s next regular gubernatorial election is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2022.

Any California registered voter may vote in a gubernatorial recall election.

To check your voter registration status, go to voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.

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With the recall election on the horizon, local residents might have questions about how to participate in the process: How do I vote?

Where can I drop off my ballot? When does voting start and end?

We checked with the Orange County Registrar of Voters and other resources, and here’s what we found out. More information is at ocvote.com.

WHERE DO I GET A BALLOT? Voters will get their ballots by mail beforehand, and can also return them by mail.

WHEN DOES IN-PERSON VOTING OPEN? In-person voting at select Vote Centers will begin on Sept. 4, with an additional set of Vote Center locations opening on Sept. 11.

Dana Point Community Center (34052 Del Obispo St.) will be open Sept. 11-14; San Clemente Aquatic Center (987 Avenida Vista Hermosa) and San Juan Capistrano Community Center (25925 Camino Del Avion) will be open from Sept. 4-14. A drive-through ballot drop-off option will be available at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center.

WHAT ABOUT BALLOT DROP BOXES? Ballot drop boxes are open to voters through Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Locations include the Dana Point Library (33841 Niguel Rd), Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park (560 Avenida Vista Hermosa) in San Clemente, San Clemente City Hall (910 Calle Negocio), San Clemente Municipal Golf Course (150 E. Avenida Magdalena), and La Sala Auditorium (31495 El Camino Real) in San Juan Capistrano. The San Clemente City Hall and Municipal Golf Course sites are drive-through only. The other locations are walk-up.

WHERE CAN I ACCESS SAMPLE BALLOTS? Voters can use the Voter Look Up Tool located on the Registrar’s website at ocvote.com/vlt/ to view their registration status, check the status of their ballot, review their voter history, and more.

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Meet the Candidates

California’s recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom has presented a bevy of candidates who are vying to replace the Democrat from the state’s highest office. Because of the Sept. 14 special election’s extensive list of 46 replacement candidates, presented here, we’ve highlighted only five of the prominent ones based on the amount of campaign contributions raised and data from a UC Berkley Institute of Government Studies poll that Los Angeles Times co-sponsored in July. With Newsom at the center of this recall election, we’ve also summarized his political career and time in office.

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM (D) • The 53-year-old is serving his third year as governor after defeating current-recall candidate John Cox in the 2018 gubernatorial race.

• From 2004 to 2010, Newsom was elected lieutenant governor, and had served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 1997 to 2004.

• As governor, he’s halted the death penalty by placing a statewide moratorium on executions; approved a phase-out of fracking, with an official ban in place for 2024; and expanded the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit to provide a boost to lowwage workers, particularly those with young children.

JOHN COX (R) • A 66-year-old businessman and accountant from Rancho Santa Fe. • Cox lost the 2018 gubernatorial election to Newsom and is running to reduce homelessness and cut taxes.

• Supports treatment first before housing when it comes to the homeless. He’s also proposing more crackdowns from law enforcement, redirecting housing-first initiative funding to treatment-first programs, and cutting costs for building homes.

• To lower taxes, he proposes vastly reducing state income taxes by $30 billion; ending tax breaks for corporations; eliminating wasteful spending; and operating on “zero-based budgeting.”

LARRY A. ELDER (R) • The 69-year-old broadcaster, author and columnist is also host of “The Larry Elder Show,” a nationally syndicated talk-radio program.

• Known as “Sage from South Central,” the Los Angeles resident is running to recall Newsom based on a handful of issues, including the governor’s COVID-19 response and spending spree.

• Has advocated against a minimum wage, supports school choice and believes Roe v. Wade should be overturned, leaving states to decide abortion restrictions.

• Wants to combat homelessness and jump-start housing development by suspending the California Environmental Quality Act.

KEVIN L. FAULCONER (R) • The 54-year-old businessman and educator spent 12 years on the San Diego City Council before serving as the city’s mayor from 2014 to 2020.

• Believes fire safety is the state’s top priority and promises to not cut wildfire funding; rather, wants to double spending on prevention.

• Has vowed to take on homelessness statewide by increasing shelters and cracking down on tent cities and unlawful camping in public areas.

• Proposes a tax-cut plan that would eliminate income taxes for the first $50,000 a person earns.

LIST OF CANDIDATES DEMOCRATIC Holly L. Baade John R. Drake Patrick Kilpatrick Jacqueline McGowan Kevin Paffrath Armando “Mando” Perez-Serrato Brandon M. Ross Joel Ventresca Daniel Watts

REPUBLICAN David Alexander Bramante Rhonda Furin Ted Gains Sam L. Gallucci David Hillberg Doug Ose Chauncey “Slim” Killens Jenny Rae Le Roux Steve Chavez Lodge David Lozano Diego Martinez Daniel Mercuri Robert C. Newman II Sarah Stephens Denver Stoner Joe M. Symmon Anthony Trimino Nickolas Wildstar Leo S. Zacky

GREEN Heather Collins Dan Kapelovitz

KEVIN KILEY (R) • Kiley, 36, of Rocklin, has been a state assemblymember since 2017.

• Would address homelessness by making shelter beds available and then connecting individuals to mental health, substance abuse treatment, and job training services. Would eliminate housing market regulations to lower prices.

• Wants to undo the “sanctuary state” designation and reverse Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented individuals.

• Supports school choice, pushing to have a voter initiative on the 2022 ballot that would create a “savings account” for K-12 students’ parents to pay for private or charter schools.

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CAITLYN JENNER (R) • Jenner is a 71-year-old Malibu resident, businessperson and television personality, who won an Olympic gold medal in 1976. She later came out as a transgender woman, transitioning in 2015.

• The candidate is running to cut overly restrictive regulations, and is proposing a sunset law to review state regulations every 10 years.

• Will address the homelessness crisis by removing restrictions hindering developers, charities and other stakeholders from building affordable housing.

• Plans to veto all tax-hike proposals, as well as cut duplicate programs.

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LIBERTARIAN Jeff Hewitt

NO-PARTY PREFERENCE Angelyne James G. Hanink Kevin K. Kaul Michael Loebs Denis Lucey Jeremiah “Jeremy” Marciniak David Moore Adam Papagan Dennis Richter Major Singh

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER | BY NORB GARRETT

Bill Thomas: The Definition of Volunteerism

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ne of the many advantages of owning the local newspaper is getting the opportunity to meet people and volunteers who toil “behind the scenes” for the greater benefit of the community. Every community has them, and last week, a man who has exemplified volunteerism was honored by his peers, city staff, family and friends at a “retirement” party.

Bill Thomas, 90 years young, was feted at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park, by the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, a nonprofit that he helped create in 2000.

As Director John Dorey read aloud Bill’s extraordinary record of giving and volunteerism, Bill sat with a soft smile on his face as his friends and peers showered him with praise.

“This is all your fault,” he joked, responding to all of the pomp and ceremony.“It’s the fault of all of the people in the Foundation.”

Bill’s humility masks the true nature of his impact on this community. After he and his wife, Diane (whom he first met in the third grade and passed away a few years ago), moved to San Clemente in 1998, the retired educator and father of four immediately got involved by enrolling in the Leadership San Clemente program.

He would serve on the city’s Parks Commission and also served a statewide leadership post during that time.

Through his role with the Friends of Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, Bill helped lead efforts to raise funds for Courtney’s SandCastle, the area’s first universal access playground located at Vista Hermosa Sports Park;

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PICKET FENCE MEDIA Bill Thomas (seated center)—flanked by Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation directors John Dorey (on his left) and Dan Feinberg (on his right)—was honored on Aug. 19 by family, friends, city officials and peers for his many years of volunteerism and service to the community. Photo: Norb Garrett

Ralph’s Skate Court, the annual Surf and Skate competition, the educational Cyber Café program, the annual Carnival Collosal, the dog parks, the Vista Hermosa Sports Park and Aquatics Center, and much more.

He was named NORB GARRETT Citizen of the Year OWNER & PUBLISHER by the Chamber of Commerce in 2007, Volunteer of the Year by the city in 2008, and inducted into the San Clemente Wall of Recognition in 2011. He authored a book in 2009 titled San Clemente: Hither, Thither and Yon, which is available on Amazon.

In concluding his remarks, Dorey noted that city founder “Ole Hanson would have been proud of everything Bill has done for San Clemente.”

After friends added their favorite recollections of working with Bill over the years—as I have during my few years serving on the Friends of Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation—I asked Bill what he wanted others to learn from his example of volunteerism.

“I just appreciate the opportunity to work with everyone at the Foundation,” he said, with a grin. “These are all people who love this community.”

And we all love and appreciate you, Bill Thomas. Thanks for all that you’ve done for all of us and this community. SC

CEO/FOUNDER Norb Garrett EDITORIAL City Editor, SC Times Shawn Raymundo Senior City Editor, DP Times Lillian Boyd City Editor, Capo Dispatch Collin Breaux Sports Editor Zach Cavanagh Columnists Fred Swegles Tom Blake Special Projects Editor Andrea Papagianis-Camacho Copy Editor Randy Youngman

Letter to The Editor ON GENE JAMES’ THOUGHTS ON HOUSING FOR HOMELESS MICHAEL WEINBAUM, San Clemente I’m feeling badly, although it probably has more to do with my ego (as if Gene James cares what I think or say) than my actions.

I wrote a Letter to the Editor in late May entreating (Gene, that means urgently requesting) that deep thinker to stay in his lane and leave the Second Amendment to those who are elected to an office that has some reason to focus on it.

I went on to suggest to the Gene-ster that if he felt like applying himself to an San Clemente Times August 26-September 1, 2021

issue germane to his elected office, he might consider homelessness.

Well, James did so. Unfortunately, his effort, per this paper, involved attending a rally promoting affordable housing for the homeless—an absurd concept, I know—along with some other brainiac counter-demonstrators.

At the rally, James apparently could be heard orating about how such housing “puts people behind doors … so they can smoke dope, snort dope and do whatever else … on our dime.” I’m sure James has considerable reliable data for his measured, keen observation.

In James' defense, he did observe that “coming up with solutions that treat drug addiction and mental health (of the homeless)—that’s love.” Wow! Something out of his mouth that sounds like compassion and basic human decency. Who woulda thunk it?

Maybe in his next column in this paper, he will expound on the drug addiction

and mental health services he is advocating San Clemente provide.

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LOW COST K-9 VACCINE CLINIC 10 a.m.-noon. The San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter is offering low-cost vaccinations for canines. Available vaccines include DA2PP and Bordetella for $10 each, as well as the rabies vaccine, which is free with purchase of a license. There will also be a $15 microchipping service. The animal shelter will require face masks for the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers.

Contact the shelter at 949.492.1617 and animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org to get more information or ask questions. San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter, 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. petprojectfoundation.org.

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THURSDAY | 26 DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION 2-4 p.m. Nonprofit organization Love San Clemente hosts this food distribution event. The line opens at 2 p.m. and distribution depends on arrival—first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Drivers open their trunks and then remain in their vehicles through the line. Those looking to volunteer can contact the nonprofit by emailing randy@lovesanclemente.com. Volunteers should arrive by 1:30 p.m. Gloves and masks are required. San Clemente Calvary Chapel, 1031 Calle Recodo, San Clemente.

FRIDAY | 27 ‘THE FUTURE IS FEMALE COMEDY SHOW’ 8 p.m. Enjoy “The Future is Female Comedy Show” at Knuckleheads. See the most talented comedians you never knew existed from L.A., Orange County and Las Vegas. This free, star-studded show has one of the most diverse comedy lineups.

Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

SATURDAY | 28 POSCA PAINT PARTY 4-9 p.m. The Brophy Art Gallery is stoked to announce its next Posca Paint Party in San Clemente. Join the gallery for a San Clemente Times August 26-September 1, 2021

SATURDAY | 28 BARKS, BREWS & BOARDS 4-7 p.m. Join Pet Project Foundation at the Outlets at San Clemente for tail-wagging fun at Barks, Brews & Boards. Enjoy craft beer, pup swag, meet-and-greets, doggie activities, live entertainment, and more. The event is free to attend, but there is a charge for beer.

All proceeds benefit Pet Project Foundation and the lost and abandoned pets at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. Oak Tree Court at the Outlets, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. petprojectfoundation.org. outletsatsanclemente.com.

creative evening of painting with Posca Paint pens alongside other artists, both new and experienced. Try Posca Paint pens to get inspired to learn a fun new medium. The gallery is offering two sessions, one for adults and kids from 4-5 p.m. and another session with adults only from 5-9 p.m. Admission is $30 per person, covering supplies, wood, canvas and a mini surfboard on which to paint.

Brophy Art Gallery, 139 Ave Granada, San Clemente. 949.899.5244. drewbrophy.com/gallery.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE CASINO: KELLY RAE BAND 6-9 p.m. Join Casino San Clemente for country night, as the Kelly Rae Band will be performing. Drinks will also be available for patrons, as well as a barbecue dinner (by preorder). Admission is $15 to just watch the band, or $35 for both dinner and the show. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the band slated to perform at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit casinocafe.eventbrite. com. Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.369.6600.

AT THE MOVIES

memories over the years.

The biggest highlight of Kilmer’s new retrospective is all of the behind-the-scenes footage that the star shot himself with his own video camera from the 1980s and 1990s on the sets of pictures including Tony Scott’s Top Gun (1986), Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991) and George P. Cosmatos’ Tombstone (1993).

There are also some sweet home movies of Kilmer with his siblings and later his children with former wife and actress Joanne Whalley.

It’s great that Kilmer has love and support from his son, Jack, and his daughter, Mercedes, during his recent struggles, but we’re left with some questions on the past, too.

It’s public knowledge that Kilmer grew up a Christian Scientist, but this is also never properly acknowledged in the new feature. We’re not quite told where he stands now spiritually after everything he’s experienced.

We also don’t know exactly why his

‘Val’ Seen Through the Lens of His Life

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Val Kilmer is a big name we don’t really see or hear much from anymore.

To those who come across Ting Poo and Leo Scott’s new documentary, Val, on Amazon Prime, they might be surprised to learn a big reason for this disappearance was Kilmer’s battle with throat cancer.

While very sad, Poo and Scott’s doc isn’t overly depressing or too dramatic, and instead is a tribute to the actor’s career, family and

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WEDNESDAY | 01 PICKLEBALL DRILLS & SKILLS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In partnership with the city of San Clemente and the Southern California Pickleball Association, coach Bill Miller hosts this weekly pickleball clinic at San Gorgonio Park, where participants have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport and improving their game. Participants can practice basic shots, including the structure of an accurate serve, return of serve, how to dink and volley at the kitchen line, as well as work on paddle grip, footwork positioning on the court and scoring. This class combines coaching and instruction with the fun of doubles play. Paddles will be provided. Reservations are required.

San Gorgonio Park, 2916 San Gorgonio, San Clemente. 818.535.5130. miller.william22@gmail.com. southerncaliforniapickleballassociation.com.

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marriage to Whalley ended beyond a few suggestions that his fame took a toll on their relationship at times.

Still, Val isn’t a complete vanity project, and rather inspirational to see Poo and Scott capture Kilmer’s life these days as he works around his limitations to continue working and living.

If you’re a fan of the screen star or his films of the ’80s and ’90s, Val might be of interest to you.

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GUEST OPINION | Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

Legendary Writer Donates Treasures to Historical Society

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ver four decades, John Hall was a consummate journalist at Southern California newspapers, including a long stint as sports columnist at Los Angeles Times and then the Orange County Register. He was also the grandson of San Clemente’s first mayor, Thomas Murphine.

When Hall died three years ago at age 90, he left his San Clemente house full of local history. After deciding to move to Oregon, Hall’s widow, Toni, called the San Clemente Historical Society a couple HISTORICAL weeks ago with an HAPPENINGS offer we couldn’t

BY TOM MARSHALL refuse.

The family had seven pieces of furniture from Thomas Murphine’s home that were rescued as it slid into the ocean over a few days following the 1933 earth-

quake. Toni was willing to donate the items if we would pick them up.

We jumped at the chance—hopeful that someday we will once again have a museum in which to display them to the public. Readers who have been here awhile might remember we had a museum in the downtown area until the rent became unaffordable.

Since its closure, the items have been in storage. We’re hoping we can raise funds from corporations or individuals to relaunch the S.C. History Museum. City officials are also trying to locate a place for us. If you can help us, email the society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

The Hall items include several large wooden chests with intricate carvings of sailing ships, a rare floor-length 1929 Edison radio also with wood carvings, a large wooden table and a cabinet with a fold-down secretary desk.

After a little elbow grease from Historical Society president Larry Culbertson and his wife, Jaine, the items appear in shiny perfect condition. One of the chests has town founder Ole Hanson’s crest carved on it and probably was Ole’s originally.

But wait; there’s more. As a journalist, it’s no surprise he read a lot. But, he left behind more books than some libraries have. These, too, we accepted. Many were about sports (naturally) and movies (he’d thought of being a screenwriter at one time) or were novels outside our mission statement, so we donated those to the San Clemente Library’s book store in Hall’s name.

There were, however, a few books on California history that we added to our collection; some were even inscribed by Murphine and dated as long as 90 years ago.

One that caught my eye was titled Los Angeles in the Sunny Seventies. I remember visiting L.A. in the 1970s, and it didn’t seem all that sunny. Then I noticed the publishing date: 1929. It is about sunny L.A. in the 1870s! What a read.

We’d like to thank the Hall/Murphine

From the Archives The home of San Clemente’s first mayor, Thomas Murphine, slid into the ocean following the 1933 earthquake. The photo by Norm Haven can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

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.

Contributor: San Clemente Historical Society

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:

families for their generous donations to our city’s cultural beginnings.

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

See the solution in next week’s issue.

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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CRIB TO COLLEGE Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose its challenges to education, our schools, families and community are working to ensure our children are able to learn. In this edition of our annual education guide, “Crib to College,” we have information to help guide parents through this unprecedented journey. Prepare your child with the healthiest packed lunches within Gina Cousineau’s column. Learn about available resources for any extra assistance your child might need outside the classroom, through public library programs and top tutoring programs. To nurture your child’s curiosity beyond an academic environment, local organizations including Casa Romantica, Ocean Institute and The Ecology Center have ideal programs to suit a variety of interests. For kids looking ahead to the next chapter of higher education, Saddleback College also offers programs for youth. We hope this guide helps bring some peace of mind as we continue navigating our world despite the obstacles of COVID-19 and serve our children’s access to education and opportunity.

How to Communicate with Your Teen

By Shawn Raymundo

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e were all young once—a shocking revelation, I know.

But growing up, we all remember what it was like hitting those angst-filled and awkward teenage years.

There’s a desire to become more independent, which naturally leads to becoming a bit more distant—particularly when it comes to interacting on personal and deeper levels. As teens, it’s simply not easy to open up about any mental health struggles we’re going through in general, let alone with our folks.

When it comes to the perception of our parents and guardians, Susan Parmelee, the executive director of the Wellness & Prevention Center at San Clemente High, noted in a November 2020 column that many teens just don’t believe the adults in their lives have the will or are capable of talking about mental health.

To dispel that belief, she often challenges those teens to take the first step in opening up to their parents, which, she says, usually leads to meaningful dialogue.

While that bridge can be a tough one to build for both the teens and parents, there are a handful ways that adults can also help lead the charge in having, what’s referred to as, “The Talk.”

According to a list of useful tips from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the organization first suggests being genuine with the teen, who “can see right through an adult who is ‘faking.’ ”

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“If you’re feeling uncomfortable in a discussion with a young person, admit it,” the council advises. “Say something like, ‘This is hard for me to talk about, so I totally understand if it’s difficult for you, too.’ ” Adults should also refrain from using slang terms in order to sound hip or cool, and they should be patient, giving the teen time and space to express their feelings by not interrupting moments of silence.

Doing so, the organization says, “may prevent someone from having enough time to formulate their thoughts.”

Another helpful tip for parents or guardians is to choose the proper setting for those tough conversations.

The organization finds that talking things out during activities such as washing dishes, walking the dog, or going for a drive—which all require minimal eye-contact—can make the conversations more comfortable.

Lastly, the organization advises that adults shouldn’t trivialize the teenager’s feelings.

“Mental health challenges occur at any age,” the organization notes.

“Wondering what a young person has to be depressed or anxious about implies that their life experiences and emotions are less valid just because of their age.”

For more information on how parents can better engage with their teens and have “The Talk,” head to the Wellness & Prevention Center website at wpc-oc.org.

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Parents of Special Education Students Find Community in Capo CAC

By Collin Breaux

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s Rachel Niemeyer-Sutherland puts it, they’re a very involved group of parents.

Niemeyer-Sutherland is the chairperson for the Capistrano Unified School District Special Education Community Advisory Committee—or Capo CAC, for short. The group meets almost monthly throughout the school year and is committed to ensuring special students are successful and lifelong learners.

The CAC consists of parents and community members, and it is mandated for school districts throughout California.

“It has to be made up mainly of parents with students enrolled in that school district,” said Niemeyer-Sutherland, whose daughter is starting her freshman year at Dana Hills High School.

Other members of the Capo CAC include people such as Jillian Stewart, Founder and Executive Director of Surf & Turf Therapy, which uses equine and water activities to help disabled children. Capo CAC’s executive

board regularly meets with district staff to discuss concerns not addressed at school campus levels, and to hear about special education programs.

The meetings also often have a guest speaker. Upcoming meeting speakers will discuss post-secondary education options, for instance.

Capo CAC also helps families who are transitioning between grade levels, including for students starting high school. The group facilitates informational opportunities so families know what to expect when making the big leap, and provides support for parents and students.

One of the fun parts of Capo CAC is its annual Sunshine Awards, which honor educators and other district staff members who help brighten the lives of special education students.

“There was a security individual we honored,” Niemeyer-Sutherland said. “We have a lot of transportation people who are honored.”

An event is usually held in which award recipients are honored with pins.

“We have special education students

perform,” she said. “We read off everyone’s names. It’s a beautiful time.”

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Capo CAC meetings—like most other meetings—have been held over Zoom video conferences. The attendance for those has been 50 to 60 people, close to the average number they had for in-person meetings, Niemeyer-Sutherland said.

OUTREACH PROGRAMS HELP KIDS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

By Collin Breaux

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ometimes, kids might need more of an educational push beyond textbooks and the classroom—and that’s where a new supplementary program working with schools in Capistrano Unified School District steps in.

Active Discovery and Team Long Run—which promotes literacy and physical fitness in kids through reading and exercise activities—have provided educational kits for students in R.H. Dana Elementary School and Las Palmas Elementary School that variously contain musical instruments, bilingual activity books, and cooking instructions. The kits are intended to get students interested in various activities.

Mary Ann Sprague—founder and executive director of Active Discovery, which spun off from Team Long Run, of which she is the West Coast director—said she recently started the initial program in Maine with a friend before moving out to the West Coast. When considering how to help kids in need, the programs ended up focusing on ensuring kids are able to read at their grade level.

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Team Long Run and Active Discovery are getting kids involved in reading, music, and other activities through kits they work on with their families. Photo: Courtesy of Mary Ann Sprague

Literacy reduces the risk for homelessness and other adverse conditions, Sprague said.

In addition to reading, getting children’s heart rates up for at least 10 minutes a day is also emphasized in the program to ensure the children’s well-being.

In order to make the reading lessons fun

and interactive, the kits usually contain some activity the students can do themselves.

“It’s one thing to learn to read for the sake of it,” Sprague said. “It’s another thing to read something with cooking instructions, so they can make their own cookies. Our sense of learning is to help them find something to love.”

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“We really welcome anyone who would like to join us and learn more,” Niemeyer-Sutherland said. “We love to collaborate. We could use more help.”

Sprague said there are different kits sent out so the students can learn about all sorts of things, including computer coding. The kits are also tailored to include the whole family.

“We want the parents to be able to do something with them,” Sprague said.

The outreach programs are intended to reach low-income kids so they don’t feel left out in musical and sports activities. Team Long Run has also filled supplementary needs by giving out running shoes to students. Last fall, they gave nearly 100 pairs of new shoes to students who previously had only hand-medown shoes, Sprague said.

A Team Long Run manifesto shared by Sprague sheds light on how physical activity is linked to a student’s success.

“Every product we give has activity included, because research shows students who are physically active (even for just 10 minutes a day) tend to have better grades, school attendance, memory, and on-task behavior,” the manifesto said.

Team Long Run and Active Discovery work with the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, and they have also teamed up with YMCAs throughout Southern California.

“We believe that we can help level the playing field by giving at-risk kids and their families opportunities (through our products) they don’t currently have, and this can lead them to grow in how they see their future and give them a pathway to progress regardless of their current circumstances,” the manifesto said. sanclementetimes.com

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Events and Programs for Kids Around Town Compiled by staff s the new school year begins and kids get back to campus, there are additional educational opportunities for them outside the classroom.

Casa Romantica and The Ecology Center have numerous activities for children to engage in and have fun and experience a little culture.

generous underwriters, continues its commitment to providing family-friendly events at little to no cost for the local community,” says Amy Behrens, Executive Director.

Casa Romantica also has recurring free admission events: Storytime at the Casa every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and D. Yoder Family Sundays held every first Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with different crafts and activities each month.

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THE ECOLOGY CENTER

Family-friendly performances under the Casa Kids Concert Series will begin at Casa Romantica—a nonprofit cultural center—starting in October.

Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards will perform on Oct. 9; Pacific Trio: Music of China will perform on Jan. 29; and The LA Troupe: Alice in Wonderland will perform on May 14. All the concerts will be on Saturdays at noon.

All performances take place in Casa Romantica’s outdoor Redmond Amphitheater and are included with general admission ($5 for ages 13 and up; free for children age 12 and under) to Casa Romantica, a news release announced.

“Casa Romantica, with support from our

The Ecology Center—a nonprofit farm and environmental educational institution—offers various school-aged programming, including a hands-on learning experience for kids and families called Eco Tots.

Eco Tots is for children up to 5 years old and held Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Instructors will guide children through feeding and interacting with chickens, watering gardens with compost tea and harvested rainwater, and other activities.

The Ecology Center will also offer field trips for school groups, starting in September. For more information, email colleen@theecologycenter.org.

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HOW TO MAKE SCHOOL LUNCHES FUN FOR ALL

By Gina Cousineau

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s a mother of four, I spent 23 years making school lunches in some capacity. Like the household chores, you better learn to like it or you could spend a large portion of your life fighting the inevitable.

Back in my days of raising adolescents, life was less complicated. Today, with the plethora of food choices made available to our youth, I see lunchboxes full of high fat and sugar-laden “packaged items,” putting our children at risk for “adult diseases” and health challenges early in life, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

My hope with this column is to help you come up with a plan for the entire family to participate in what should be a bit of a game, rather than a chore, and get back to more wholesome food choices.

Allow the kids to choose their lunchboxes.

Be sure to inquire where lunches will be stored at school, as I often see backpacks containing lunches hung in direct sunlight. It is imperative, regardless of whether lunch contains an icepack, which I highly recommend, that lunches are stored inside the classroom and away from the sun.

It is important to know that younger children don’t need large quantities of food. “Bento” style boxes are ideal for little ones, helping provide a variety of options for this age group.

As kids grow, they seem to prefer insulated coolers with small containers, which help to separate items and keep them fresh. And high schoolers typically desire the old brown bag, but, again, keeping their food safe with an icepack is suggested. A small Thermos to hold hot food leftovers like soup or chili is often a hit.

Try to have the kids, regardless of age, participate in packing their lunch the night before tidying up from dinner. Parents need to allow kids a few choices from each category below, but they may not stray from those choices.

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Even if the child doesn’t eat the item, we know that these exposures will eventually get them to try the food.

Think about these four food groups with each lunch: 1. Fiber: Pick from whole grain/wheat (most of the time) versions of bread, pretzels, crackers, tortillas, and more.

2. Veggies: Raw or cooked veggies paired with a dip like Ranch or hummus, or stuff celery with nut butter and raisins.

3. Fruit: Choose fresh, frozen, dried, or single-serving packaged items, preferably with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.

4. Protein: Hard-boiled eggs, oven-roasted deli meats (low sodium and nitrate-free, preferably), leftover chicken leg or tenders, nuts/ seeds, beans; and/or dairy or soy products for both a protein and calcium boost.

And, lastly, do allow one packaged item to make its way into your kid’s lunch. Make sure it is single-serving. Read the ingredient and nutrition facts label to assess the quality of the food stuff. And always attempt to include a small treat/splurge, making it a surprise, if possible, be it a few malted milk balls, a special note, a small toy, etc. Recall how much fun it was to get the little treat in the bottom of the Cracker Jack box.

And, remember, in a blink, the kids will be out of the house, and while you won’t miss the lunches, you will miss the chaos. Enjoy each moment.

Here are two credible sources to help you though the school year: • holleygrainger.com offers 125 lunchbox ideas and so many other wonderful ideas.

Holley is a mom and registered dietitian.

• superhealthykids.com is another wonderful website with loads of inspiration for your kids’ lunches. Both can be followed on social media.

Gina Cousineau, aka Mama G, sees clients in person and virtually out of her San Clemente office. Her extensive education and training—a BS in dietetics, MS in integrative and functional nutrition, chef training, and more than 30 years as a fitness professional—allow her to help clients with finding a practical nutrition that works for their lifestyle. You can reach her at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com, 949.842.9975, and on Instagram and Facebook @mamagslifestyle.

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Between the Pages What Your Local Library Has to Offer for Early Learning

By Lillian Boyd

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ith students returning to the classroom, parents and families may be relieved to know that OC Public Libraries have been open for in-person services as of June 15.

Service hours for branch libraries throughout Orange County are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online services continue to expand with e-book checkout and Virtual Programs, which include virtual storytimes, Zoom book clubs, crafting, food literacy, reading programs, and more.

You can make sure your family has access to public library resources and robust digital services available to library cardholders, 24/7 free access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, resources and more. You can also enjoy virtual programming. A digital card

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DANA POINT LIBRARY

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO LIBRARY

SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY

33841 Niguel Road 949.496.5517

31495 El Camino Real 949.493.1752

242 Avenida Del Mar 949.492.3493

ocpl.org/libraries/dana-point

ocpl.org/libraries/san-juan-capistrano

ocpl.org/libraries/san-clemente

gives you access to a wide variety of downloadable media.

In order to get your child ready for kindergarten, Orange County Public Libraries have compiled book lists, e-learning links, rhymes of the month, readiness activities and more.

Children who enter kindergarten with basic reading, math, and social skills are more likely to achieve success in school, attain higher levels of education, and secure employment. OC Public Libraries have compiled resources and

designed programs to support your families in getting ready for school: • Early Childhood OC is a resource to ensure that young children reach their developmental potential and are ready to succeed in school and life. The community collaborative was formed to develop Orange County’s Early Childhood Policy Framework. The Framework helps to guide communities, businesses, and organizations in prioritizing children and families, which results in economic and social

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benefits for all of Orange County.

• Early Years OC is an emotional wellness program that offers parents of newborns through age 8 living in Orange County with supportive services to address concerns in their child’s developmental and social/emotional health.

• Families and Communities Together: Families and Communities Together (FaCT) is a network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) located throughout Orange County’s highest-risk communities providing essential family support services, education, and resources.

• Help Me Grow: Help Me Grow connects children and their families to developmental services to enhance the development, behavior and learning of children from birth through 8 years.

• Kindergarten in California: Guidance material designed to address several public school kindergarten issues.

Visit ocpl.org for more information on these resources.

Additionally, most Friends of the Library Bookstores are now open. Donation acceptance will vary by Friends of the Library locations. Please call your local branch for updates on Friends of the Library bookstores and if they are accepting donations.

If you have questions, please contact any branch during service hours or library staff at admin@occr.ocgov.com, via social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or use library chat at ocpl.org.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

BEACH CITIES ROCK CLUB Located in San Clemente, the Beach Cities Rock Club was founded by professional musicians on the idea that the joy of music is for everybody! A place where anyone, of any background, can learn to understand and communicate in the language of music. We believe goals are paramount to the measurement of success and that nobody’s goals are exactly the same.

With that philosophy, we hatched our school’s MISSION STATEMENT: to guide students toward artistic achievements in a safe, creative, and goal-oriented environment.

The “Rock Club” is an after-school music program that operates in the back of Record Stores in an effort to help those cultural centers stay open and continue to enrich their communities.

As a pillar in our community’s art & music scene, we keep a direct line to the music cultures in and around our area. When you visit BCRC, you are faced with a buzz of creative energy. It’s a place where shows are being booked, music videos filmed, people are learning and practicing. A place where an old vinyl is played up front while a new song is recorded in the back! The Rock Club offers different things for different students. Some students simply aim to become proficient at their instrument. Some students want a fun, after-school activity that keeps their mind stimulated in a healthy way. Some want the experience of writing and recording. Others are looking for positive outlets to cope with difficulties in their life. At the Rock Club, we cater our lesson plans to each individual student to best support them whatever their goals may be.

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

Bella Collina is a premier venue for your next social celebration, meeting, corporate retreat, golf tournament or awards gala. The unique Tuscan-inspired design at Bella Collina will give you and your guests the experience of a lifetime. Their award-winning wedding and events facility sits on 230 acres of lush rolling hills with panoramic views.

Custom designed packages are available for charitable organizations.

Bella Collina San Clemente is currently welcoming new golf, junior academy, and social members. New golf memberships enjoy one month of free dues!

Bella Collina is located at 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit bellacollinasanclemente.com or call 949.498.6604.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SOUTH COAST AREA The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area is here for your family this new school year and always. Our affordable after-school program, open until 6:30 p.m. daily, provides academic support, extracurricular activities including sports, drama, and arts and crafts, and so much more. For high schoolers, our College Bound Program provides comprehensive support from freshman through senior year in every aspect of the college admissions process—from choosing classes and homework help, to submitting applications and determining a plan to pay for college, we’re here every step of the way. Our club is a fun, safe, encouraging environment for kids to be kids again! Our programs are affordable for every family, with financial aid available. Visit our website at bgcsca.org or call us at 949.492.0376 for more information.

1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.484.0122, bgcsca.org

BELLA COLLINA SAN CLEMENTE Nestled in the rolling foothills off Avenida La Pata, Bella Collina is the only private golf club in San Clemente.

The course features a 27-hole, Gary Player-designed golf course, complete with driving range, chipping and putting greens. The clubhouse features restaurants, fitness facilities, patio dining, and a fully stocked golf shop. Golf members and their guests enjoy 27 holes, and fast rounds 7 days a week with no lotteries!

The club offers an engaging schedule of tournaments and social events. From festive holiday celebrations, kids club activities, and wine dinners, to live music, golf clinics and more, there’s something for everyone at Bella Collina.

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CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Welcome Back to the 2021-2022 School Year!

Kirsten Vital Brulte, Superintendent, Capistrano Unified School District While the events of the 2020-2021 school year were endlessly changing, one thing remained constant within Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD)––our unwavering commitment to student success. I am honored to welcome our students, families, teachers, classified staff,

PAID ADVERTISING SECTION and administrators back to school for a full day, every day!

Every school year is an opportunity for a new beginning, and this school year is no exception. Throughout the pandemic, our work has been dedicated to providing engaging and flexible learning options for all students and families. We are thankful to offer a traditional in-person learning model this year, as well as options for online learning. Students who wish to remain in a fully remote learning setting may enroll in Capistrano Home/Virtual School (K-8), or California Preparatory Academy (9-12).

In support of a strong academic and social emotional learning environment for the 2021-22 school year, and because of state and federal COVID funds, we have hired over 300 more teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, counselors, and classified staff this summer. We have also worked to reduce class sizes, increase electives, bring credentialed physical education teachers to elementary schools, purchase 35,000 new Chromebooks, and continue a strong investment in professional development for our certificated and classified staff.

I want to assure our community that we are committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment to all students and staff. We will continue to monitor and receive guidance from state and local agencies and public health officials to ensure our schools and classrooms follow all safety protocols.

I am grateful for your partnership and support. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to follow guidelines provided to us by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

I wish you a wonderful school year!

Visit capousd.org for more information and to view our School Safety Plan.

FAIRMONT SCHOOLS Providing Academic Stability During Uncertain Times Your child is unique and full of potential. As a parent, you want to give them the very best opportunity to learn and grow. Educating in the age of COVID has been quite challenging. Yet, Fairmont students have not only survived academically during the pandemic, they’ve thrived—test scores confirm they did NOT experience the “COVID Slide” that affected so many others!

Fairmont has prioritized two pillars in our response to the pandemic, both of which have informed all of our decision-making during this unprecedented time: protecting the health and well-being—both physical and emotional—of our community, and providing academic stability for our students.

Fairmont meets children where they are—from high achievers to “late bloomers”—and provides a rich learning environment where excellent instruction and accelerated curriculum are paired with athletics, the arts, clubs, and activities. Our secular, co-educational P-12 educational program balances time-honored fundamentals with innovative approaches to learning, taking into account intellectual, as well as social and emotional, growth.

We are pleased to offer families a choice of two learning opportunities: • On-campus, In-person (5 full days/week)—Fairmont spent considerable time preparing for on-campus

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learning last year, which led to a zero transmission rate at our campus. Those extensive preparations are propelling us toward a healthy 2021-22 school year. We continue to follow enhanced health and safety precautions and sanitization procedures, as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and the California Department of Public Health.

• Remote Learning (5 full days/week)—Fairmont successfully delivers academic stability through our innovative remote learning program. Testing data reveal that our remote students scored at the same level as our on-campus learners. The remote program provides live-stream classroom instruction, creating an immersive experience.

Fairmont is now enrolling P-12 grade students at our San Juan Capistrano campus. To learn more, visit FairmontSchools.com/SJC or call 714.984.0289.

ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Academic Excellence | Culture of Innovation | Transformative Tartan Experience We believe in our students—their natural curiosity, talents, interests and intellectual vitality. St. Margaret’s surrounds students with a vibrant and engaging learning environment that guides their individual development, character, well-being and intellectual pursuits. St. Margaret’s is active and alive with students who are motivated and excited to be here, learning and growing together.

From Early Childhood to Upper School, our everyday leaves a lifetime impact on our students.

A vigorous liberal arts academic program and expert faculty challenge and inspire students to discover, learn, grow and excel to their fullest potential. Opportunities abound in arts, athletics, STEAM, experiential and service learning, and leadership.

We advance our academic program with a student-centered innovation strategy. We invest in new curriculum and teaching approaches, modern technologies, world-class learning environments, community partnerships and collaborations that pave relevant, exciting and rewarding paths for students.

St. Margaret’s students are known for their character, poise, thoughtfulness and integrity. An inclusive, loving community rooted in shared values and our Episcopal identity is the foundation for a transformative student life program that fosters belonging, life skills, purpose and well-being, instills a strong moral compass and inspires responsibility, leadership and service to the world.

St. Margaret’s is a premier, independent school educating 1,234 students, preschool through grade 12.

The school’s reputation for the depth and quality of its education brings more than 150 colleges and universities to campus annually to recruit its graduates.

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SADDLEBACK PROGRAMS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS

By Shawn Raymundo

S Tutoring Resources Mathnasium

Give your child an edge in school this fall with Mathnasium. They’ll get the personalized instruction they need to accelerate their math skills and take on the rest of the school year with confidence.

Mathnasium offers live, face-toface instruction either online or in-person. There are Mathnasium locations throughout South Orange County, with instruction costing from $30-$75 an hour depending on the tutor.

24841 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.240.6284; 1051 Avenida Pico, #A, San Clemente, 949.481.6284; mathnasium.com

Kumon

Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning. Contact Kumon directly for an estimate on pricing.

801 Via Suerte, Suite #102, San Clemente, 949.429.8008, kumon.com

Under Pressure Homework Help

Tessa Tutors

Tessa Weinstein is fully vaccinated and offers in-person tutoring, which starts at $75 within a 25-mile radius of her home in San Juan Capistrano, with no mileage charge.

All in-person visits are followed up with a summary of the session, including observations and suggestions. Expertise includes math levels from algebra to Calculus 1, 2 and 3.

San Juan Capistrano, 949.229.9326, tessatutors.com

Acumen Tutoring

Acumen Tutoring offers assistance and enrichment in all math and physical sciences from pre‑algebra to AP Calculus, from 6thgrade science to AP Physics and Chemistry. Sessions are charged by the hour as follows: four hours in advance: $85 per hour; 10 hours in advance: $75 per hour.

31726 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 106, San Juan Capistrano, 949.357.3798, acumen-tutoring.com

San Clemente Tutoring

Under Pressure Homework Help’s tutors teach to the needs and styles of your student. Their tutors effectively tailor every session to your student’s specific needs, whether it is homework, test preparation, remedial work or advancement. Tutoring is available for students near Dana Point, including cities of Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach.

Tired of feeling helpless in that math class? Not getting that grade you want on your chemistry labs?

San Clemente Tutoring offers experts in various subjects and makes sure that the focus lies with you. At San Clemente Tutoring, students can benefit from private face-toface sessions in individual rooms with your personal tutor. Bring in your questions, homework, or study guides. The hourly rate for individual tutoring is $69/hour and $30/hour for group tutoring.

34091 Unit B Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.283.4646, underpessurehomeworkhelp.com

111 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 205, San Clemente, 949.415.4935, sanclementetutoring.com

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addleback College has a handful of Learning Pathways comprising a plethora of programs, courses and curricula to help young college students discover the right educational track that will ideally lead to their dream jobs and the careers of the future.

Among those programs are Health and Wellness; Science, Engineering and Pre-Med; and Applied and Advanced Technologies. Those programs specifically include majors that happen to correlate with some of the most in-demand jobs in the coming decade.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing practitioner was listed among the fastest-growing occupations in the nation, second only to wind-turbine service technicians. Nursing practitioner jobs, which had a median annual income of $111,680, are expected to grow by 52% between 2019 and 2029.

“Growth will occur primarily because of an increased emphasis on preventive care and demand for health care services from an aging population,” the Bureau of Labor Statistics explained.

Becoming a nurse practitioner, or related fields of nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives, requires a master’s degree. However, Saddleback’s Health and Wellness pathway includes a nursing program that prepares graduates for a career as a registered nurse, putting them on the path toward a master’s degree for a nurse practitioner.

The Health and Wellness pathway also includes majors that could lead students to careers as medical and health services managers—expected to grow by 32% between 2019 and 2029—as well as restaurant cooks, a job category expected to

grow by an estimated 23% in the same period.

Under Saddleback’s Science, Engineering, and Pre-Med pathway, students can find majors and courses that will prepare them for becoming statisticians or data and mathematical scientists.

Statisticians, a job with a growth rate of 35%, had a median annual salary of $92,270. Data scientists similarly had a median salary of $98,230—a job projected to grow by 31%.

BLS explained that statistician roles are projected to grow because “businesses will need these workers to analyze the increasing volume of digital and electronic data.”

As for the Applied and Advanced Technologies pathway at Saddleback, it has a certification program for students interested in a career as a cybersecurity or information security analyst—a job estimated to grow by 31% between 2019 and 2029. The median yearly income for an analyst in 2020 was $103,590.

The program, Saddleback described, “provides students the opportunity to master the necessary computer information security concepts to implement safe, secure, digital systems and also the ability to detect and repair various cyberattacks.”

According to BLS, the position of a security analyst is expected to be in very high demand, “as these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks.”

These are among a handful of programs and majors that Saddleback College offers, and they represent just a few of the most in-demand jobs of the future. To find out more about Saddleback’s pathways, head to saddleback.programmapper. com/academics, and for a complete list of the fastest-growing jobs, head to bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm.

SADDLEBACK PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND TEENS To help children and teens prepare for those next steps in their educational journeys, Saddleback College has several partnerships and programs that are offered year-round for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Here are just a few of the programs in which you can enroll your students: College For Kids: This summer program allows kids aged 7 through 17 an opportunity to see what college life on a campus is all about. During the program, students can put together their own class schedule comprising courses such as math, writing, science, Spanish, art, film and sports, to name a few.

After-School Experience: For this program, Saddleback partners with the Capistrano Unified School District to allow students to participate in enriching activities meant to increase their intellectual, social and recreational needs. CUSD teachers lead classes on academic enrichment, art, cooking, science and sports.

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K-12 Concurrent Enrollment: Under this program, high school students could be eligible to concurrently enroll at Saddleback, taking courses recommended by their school principal.

S.T.E.P.S.: Because of socioeconomic factors, foster care youth are less likely to enroll in colleges, studies have shown. Based on those findings, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office sponsors the Foster Youth Success Initiative to help improve foster youths’ ability to access higher education opportunities. Under that initiative, Saddleback offers its Shifting Through Education Pathways (S.T.E.P.S.) Program that’s meant to support current and former foster care youth students. S.T.E.P.S. supports the students’ access to on-campus and off-campus resources to help increase retention and academic success.

For more information on Saddleback’s programs for kids and teens, head to saddleback.edu/k-12partnerships.

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| By Fred Swegles

Navajo Memories and the Ocean “I

magine you’ve never been anywhere near an ocean, and suddenly you find yourself face to face with that incredible body of water.

How would you react?”

That’s what I wrote on March 31, 1976, in the San Clemente Daily Sun-Post, a five-day-a-week local newspaper.

A day earlier, I had viewed the facial expressions of 167 Navajo, revealing “fear, wonderment and finally glee as they cautiously decided that no, that massive wet monster wasn’t going to gobble them up at water’s edge. Moreover, there were new worlds to explore—a ‘beach’ with its tide pools, its seaweed, its shells, its starfish, its waves and even its giants (those strange tall palm trees).”

We published 10 photos of children experiencing the Pacific Ocean at San Onofre. Camp Pendleton had invited them to park, step off the bus and encounter something unimaginable to young people living in the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico.

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES Last summer, I wrote a San Clemente Times column celebrating a special place we have here in San Clemente, a 1,296-foot-long fishing pier. Visitors can walk out to the end and, if they come from somewhere not near an ocean, they can appreciate how remarkable it is.

In the column, I mentioned my memories of some Navajo children and how their animated faces left a forever image in my mind.

Recently, I rediscovered yet another Daily Sun-Post news clipping from the 1970s, featuring a picture of Navajo high school teenagers swimming on Memorial Day Weekend in San Clemente’s public pool, known today as the Ole Hanson Beach Club.

It was from May 1972, when 97 Navajo high school students from near Gallup, New Mexico, “might have never gotten to see the Pacific Ocean or Disneyland if the City of San Clemente hadn’t come to the rescue.”

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ente’s superintendent of parks and recreation, saved it.

“San Clemente was a kind of a light in total darkness,” said the Navajos’ adult chaperone.

The boys got to stay at Camp Pendleton, while San Clemente let the girls sleep upstairs at the beach club using sleeping bags that the city had provided.

in the barracks due to military regulations.

When they contacted nearby towns, including San Clemente, in desperation, the city let the female students stay in the San Clemente Beach Club building for three nights.

It was a pre-graduation high school trip to California. Arlie Waterman, San Clem-

WHICH IS BETTER, OCEAN OR POOL? “While in San Clemente, the Navajo students toured the town and got their first crack at swimming in ocean waves.

Many had never seen an ocean, and they were impressed, although they preferred the warmer water of the heated city pool,” I wrote.

“In the pool, some of the students comically got their first lessons on a diving board,” I wrote.

The students spent one of their days exploring Disneyland in Anaheim, returning tired, late that evening.

The students enjoyed San Clemente’s beach town ambience.

“I thought they only had trees like those in Hawaii,” one student said.

The Navajo met friendly San Clemente locals and greeted them with chants of “yata-ha,” which meant hello.

While on their way to California in two school buses and a charter bus, the students toured Hoover Dam and a family-oriented casino in Las Vegas.

“They spent one evening staying on a gymnasium floor at Nellis Air Force Base, courtesy of the Air Force,” I wrote.

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eat at Camp Pendleton for breakfast (25 cents), lunch (50 cents) and dinner (70 cents)—“just right for our budget,” the adult supervisor said, chuckling.

MY OWN PERSPECTIVE, NAVAJO RADIO Remembering these two Navajo stories I’d written in the 1970s reminded me of the Navajo Nation’s radio station, AM 660, that my car radio had picked up in San Clemente in 2018, sometimes bright and strong.

I learned that the Navajo chanting songs that amazed me to hear in San Clemente were broadcast from the Navajo capital of Window Rock, Arizona. I went in 2019 to visit.

Window Rock is a gorgeous geographical phenomenon. It has a Navajo museum, a cool mileage post and a monument celebrating the Navajos’ WWII code that Japanese forces couldn’t crack.

I wonder if anyone in the Navajo museum I visited could have been one of the kids who discovered the Pacific Ocean on one of those two remarkable stories, discovering our vast Pacific horizon on one of the two trips that inspired my articles.

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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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a KIMBERLEY STEEL/s/KIMBERLEY STEEL, KIMBERLEY STEEL/OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 08/10/2021.

Published in: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01215325 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alexis Kristine Barba; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Alexis Kristine Barba PROPOSED NAME A. Alexis Kristine Vozza-Gregg 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: 10/12/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: August 12, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01215333 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Sandra Lee Vozza; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Sandra Lee Vozza PROPOSED NAME A. Sandra Lee Vozza Gregg 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

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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: 10/12/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: August 12, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2021

Calle Del Rito.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Structures).

213 Avenida Barcelona – Minor Exception Permit 21-090 – Tonokaboni Pool Barrier Wall A request to install a 60-inch tall CMU block wall within the front yard setback area of a single-family residence. The Residential Low zone limits walls to 42 inches in height in the front setback area. The proposed wall height is intended to meet pool safety standards per the Building Code.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Structures).

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

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1717 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its meeting of August 17, 2021, introduced the following ordinance:

Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held via teleconference on Thursday, September 9, 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.

Ordinance No. 1717 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.72 AND 12.34 RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS, AND SECTIONS 8.48.080 AND 8.48.090 (C) RELATING TO AMPLIFIED SOUND AND EXCESSIVE NOISE IN PUBLIC PLACES; RENUMBERING THE MUNICIPAL CODE ACCORDINGLY; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Persons interested in receiving an inspection copy of the Ordinance 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.

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

Zoning Administrator

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its meeting of September 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Seville, San Clemente, commencing at 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE INVITING ELECTRONIC BIDS TREE AND PALM PLANTING ON CALLE DEL CERRO AND AVENIDA VISTA MONTANA City Project No. __(TBD)__

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

Bids must be submitted electronically through the City of San Clemente’s electronic procurement and bidding system (PlanetBids) at: https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/28939/portal-home.

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All bidders must first register as a vendor on this website to participate in a bid or to be added to a prospective bidders list. Bids must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021. All bids received after that time will be considered non-responsive and will be deemed disqualified. Only electronic bids submitted through PlanetBids will be accepted.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

The primary scope of the project is to provide and plant 346, 24-inch box trees and 70, 12-foot Brown Trunk Height (BTH) Palms along Calle del Cerro and Avenida Vista Montana, in the City of San Clemente, California. Locations to be determined in the field. The work must be completed within 60 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

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Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, Specifications and contract documents posted in the City’s PlanetBids website, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

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In light of the current situation there will be NO pre-bid meeting held for this Project. Any questions in reference to the project must be submitted via PlanetBids. The deadline to submit any questions will be Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

Dated August 11, 2021 City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: Amendments of the San Clemente Municipal Code Sections 8.16.050 and 12.32.050 Concerning Local Fire Regulations and Amendments to the 2019 California Fire Code Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente shall have a Public Hearing to consider a City-initiated amendment to San Clemente Municipal Code Title 8, Health and Safety, and Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, regarding the 2019 California State Fire Code, local amendments to that code, and related code concerning fires on the beach, to improve fire prevention regulations and enforcement.

Notice is hereby given that the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code is exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) because the amendment has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378, subd. (a).) The language merely clarifies existing language included in the City’s fire code. In the alternative, this Ordinance falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b) (3), which exempts activity from CEQA where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.”, and therefore these amendments do not constitute a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., title 14, § 15000 et seq.) and therefore are exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required.

The draft Ordinance 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 Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director, at (949) 361-6191. 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.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on September 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.

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Court Published: San Clemente Times, August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2021 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

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Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01206747 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Klivendear Chad Benson Gutierrez; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Klivendear Chad Benson Gutierrez PROPOSED NAME A. Chad Gutierrez Benson 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: 09/15/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: July 16, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior

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

The Importance of Social Interaction

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s the pandemic has eased, seniors—whether single, divorced, widowed, married, or in a relationship—have asked, “What’s the most important advice you can share with us to resume normal life?”

For people who have been isolated during the pandemic, the most important activity to pursue is social interaction.

We need to be out among friends and people. Lately, many medical studies have revealed that loneliness, often caused by lack of social interaction, is unhealthy.

During the pandemic, social interaction has been difficult for everyone. I’m not suggesting people jump into social interaction indoors or in crowded venues; that remains risky. But I’m suggesting people do their best to interact with others.

Which leads me to the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce mixer that was held on Thursday night, August 19. The city of Dana Point was the sponsor at the Doris Walker Overlook in Heritage Park, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Greta and I asked each other: “Should we go? Or stay home?”

We decided we would attend, knowing the mixer was in the open air.

What a beautiful event. The food and beverages were provided by Brio Tuscany Grille, the magnificent Italian restaurant in Dana Point. Oh, my gosh, so tasty and filling. And Enzo Scognamiglio, the owner of Brio, was there to ensure everyone got enough to eat.

I admit, shamelessly, that I took two copies of my newly published book, Tutor & Spunky’s Deli: A Dana Point Landmark, to show people how I spent my time during the pandemic.

One small section in the book is titled: “Sitting on a barstool at Brio Tuscany Grille.” It’s about becoming single in 1994 and trying to date.

I showed Enzo that section. He said, “I want to buy that book right now.” Oh, my gosh, I autographed it—my first sale in Dana Point.

Later, Enzo showed the book to Mayor Pro Tem Joe Muller. Joe said to me, “I want a book.”

I said, “This book was in the initial run.

There are a few typos.”

He said, “That makes it a collector’s item. I want it.” My two books were gone just like that.

Later, Joe and Enzo were comparing their respective books. I had written more in Enzo’s book than in Joe’s book.

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this injustice.” So, I added comments to his book—something about him being a Wisconsin Badger football fan and me being a Michigan Wolverine football fan. Big rivals. Small world.

Maryann Burke, representing Hennessey’s restaurants, introduced herself. I said, “Paul Hennessey, your founder, is an old friend. I hired ON LIFE AND LOVE him in San Francisco

BY TOM BLAKE as a busboy in 1970 for the Victoria Station restaurant chain.

He wanted to be a bartender, but we had no openings for that position. He’s never forgiven me for that, even though he owns 17 restaurants.”

She snapped a photo of me with her phone and sent it to him.

In showing the book to Dana Point City Manager Mike Killebrew, he and I talked about stand-up paddleboarding in Dana Point Harbor. Then, he said, “Where can the city of Dana Point get your books? On Amazon.com?”

I said,“Yes. But if you are ordering 500 books from Amazon, let me get them for you. I can save you a couple of bucks a book.”

Killebrew laughed, “Five hundred? How about 10? Maybe?” Oh, well.

A group of us were together when a photo was taken by a Chamber of Commerce photographer. Mike Frost, Dana Point City Councilmember from District 4, was included. He and I exchanged old war stories about the early days of Tutor and Spunky’s, where he and I had met years before. He is an asset to the city.

As Greta and I drove home, we discussed the importance of social interaction. What a fun night we had at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce mixer. It lifted our spirits.

I can’t emphasize enough the importance for people to get out with friends and others. Why not attend your Chamber mixers and other events in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano as well! It’s time for all of us to get back in the social-interaction game.

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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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

San Clemente High School Volleyball Coach Goldstone Retires After 22 Years is leaving at a lull in the program. The Tritons won championships on the varsity, junior varsity and frosh/soph levels last season, and as Goldstone said, the cupboard is still full.

“I think it was just time,” Goldstone said.

Goldstone also developed numerous college volleyball players and some that went on to play professionally, including Brian Thornton, who just coached the U.S. men’s volleyball team in the Olympics in Tokyo. Thornton played at San Clemente, won a national title at UC Irvine and played for the United States at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Thornton was the setter for the Tritons’ 2003 CIF-SS runner-up team as a freshman, and it was that team and Thornton’s story that came to mind when recalling Goldstone’s career.

“The number of kids that had experience coming in when I started was minimal,” Goldstone said. “(On the 2003 team), only one boy that came in as a freshman in that class had experience, and the rest we had to groom. The setter (Thornton) had never touched a volleyball before.”

In addition to his 22 years as San

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en Goldstone has stepped down as San Clemente High School’s boys volleyball coach after 22 years in the position and 42 years in public education.

“I’ve been thinking about it. It’s really difficult to say when,” Goldstone said.

“I’ve enjoyed doing what I do the whole time.”

Goldstone said with his wife retiring this year as well, the couple wanted to do some traveling, and now was as good a time as any to finally call it a career.

At San Clemente, Goldstone compiled a 514-149 overall record and his teams won the South Coast League 13 times.

Goldstone’s Tritons also never finished lower than second place in the league in his 22 years. Over the past few years when asked how much longer he would coach, Goldstone always committed to sticking it out with his talented senior classes, but each oncoming class was just about always as talented as the one it was replacing.

“It’s never an easy time,” Goldstone said. “I’ve had several great senior groups come through, and people always ask,

Ken Goldstone retired last week after 42 years in public education and 22 years as the boys volleyball coach at San Clemente High School. Photo: Courtesy of SCHS Athletics

‘What’re you going to do now?’ And a new freshman group would come in, and they’d be good, and we’d do it all again.”

That’s not to allude that Goldstone

Clemente’s volleyball coach, Goldstone was the head coach at Capistrano Valley for six years for a total of 28 years as a head coach in the sport. Goldstone was also a football coach for 25 years, starting at San Clemente under Allie Schaff, five years at Capistrano Valley and another five years at Aliso Niguel with Joe Wood before returning to San Clemente. Additionally, Goldstone was the boys basketball head coach for six seasons while at Aliso Niguel.

Goldstone was an educator with 34 years as an English teacher before he retired from teaching in 2017.

“It will be strange to not see him on the court, and there will be some sadness for sure,” San Clemente athletic director John Hamro said in a statement, “but at the same time, I am very happy for him as he moves on to the next phase of his life with his wife, Sandy. He can be at peace stepping away from a job that he treated as a profession that gave him a sense of purpose beyond himself. Coach Goldstone will be missed.”

San Clemente will begin its search for a new boys volleyball coach within the next few weeks. SC

SAN CLEMENTE FOOTBALL OPENS WITH DOMINANT SHUTOUT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente football’s season opener on Friday, Aug. 20, was all Tritons, featuring a coming-out party for junior running back Blake Allen.

Allen ran for three touchdowns and 75 yards and caught three passes for 118 yards, and the San Clemente defense brought the pressure all night long to shut out visiting Oceanside, 38-0.

Triton head coach Jaime Ortiz said that the preseason hype for the dynamic Allen wasn’t just hype, and that the San Clemente offensive line picked up from where it did last season in carving up running lanes up front.

Ortiz was also quick to mention that, despite its success, the San Clemente offense is still searching for consistency, as the Tritons alternated between the long and effective scoring drives and 3-and-outs.

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Robertson stood out on the aggressive San Clemente front that brought pressure off the edge, forced three turnovers and stifled the Pirates. McDonald made seven tackles and recovered a fumble, and Robertson racked up 12 tackles.

SCHEDULE CHANGE TO NEXT OPPONENT, DATE San Clemente (1-0) was scheduled to take on Torrey Pines on Friday, Aug. 27, but the Tritons announced on Monday that the trip south was nixed, as Torrey Pines canceled the varsity and junior varsity games.

Instead, the Tritons announced on Tuesday that the team will travel to San Jacinto on Saturday, Aug. 28. The San Clemente junior varsity will play Jurupa Hills on Thursday, Aug. 26.

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San Clemente’s defense forced three turnovers, and junior running back Blake Allen ran for three touchdowns and racked up 193 all-purpose yards as the Tritons opened the season with a dominating win over Oceanside on Friday, Aug. 20, in front of a packed Thalassa Stadium crowd. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone 57

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It’s a Living History at San Onofre San O, a Cornerstone of California Surf Culture, Deserves to Be Protected

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hile surfers of every walk of life revel daily in the timeless bohemian surf vibes at San Onofre, the winds of change are swirling. Or maybe they’re not. It all just depends how things shake out in the not-too-distant future.

Looming on the horizon is the end of California’s 50-year lease of San Onofre from the U.S. Department of the Navy.

The lease, which was signed in 1971, was officially set to expire this month, but an anticipated three-year extension now being negotiated would extend the lease until August 2024.

The stakes are pretty clear. The powers that be in the U.S. government could decide to renew the lease for another 50 years (or any other number of years) and our surf life as we know it would continue uninterrupted. Or they could redefine the nature of the agreement, meaning that either part or all of the land in the San Onofre State Park would go back to the military.

The area that’s currently being leased is some of Southern California’s most pristine and prized surfing grounds. It stretches from San Mateo Point (Cotton’s) all the way through Trail 6 at the Bluffs Campground.

It also comprises nearly 2,000 acres of land, including camping facilities.

Historically speaking, folks have been surfing at San Onofre for nearly a century now, but it wasn’t until 1952 that the Marine Corps allowed the formation of the San Onofre Surf Club, granting access to the beach to the club’s initial 400 members.

By the early ’70s, San O was a vital part of the California State Parks system and continues to be one of the most popular parks in the state to this day.

One of the wild cards in all of this is that the lease for the State Park in 2024 would be up for renewal not long after the lease for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Because they share the same general area, it’s believed that the Navy’s decision to support a lease extension at San Onofre might factor into what’s happening with the nuclear plant.

“Surfrider believes a lease extension will provide the Department of the Navy, which owns the Camp Pendleton property, with a path towards planning for a long-term lease renewal of San Onofre,” said Surfrider’s Stefanie Sekich-Quinn.

“The timing of the park lease extension would coincide with the decommissioning and dismantlement of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station,” she contin-

An anticipated three-year lease extension between the Navy and state will give them additional time to complete another long-term lease agreement over San Onofre State Park, including its trail, pictured here. Photo: Jake Howard

ued.“In 2024, an easement between Camp Pendleton and SONGS’ operators is set to expire. Surfrider believes a park lease extension will provide the DON with additional time to collectively analyze the issues regarding the park and SONGS leases.”

According to Southern California Edison, the lease for the property is set to expire in May 2023.

Needless to say, it’s complicated. But what isn’t complicated is that for 50 years now, the surf community and Department of the Navy have been outstanding partners at San Onofre, and it would be a beautiful thing to see that relationship continue for another 50 years.

As mentioned, San Onofre is one of the most popular locations in the State Park system and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. And for the Navy, having the park located where it is, not only provides military personnel with a picturesque spot to relax with friends and family, it also offers a unique buffer between Camp Pendle-

ton and the general public.

And San Onofre isn’t just another surf spot on the California coast. Its deep, rich history predates any European activity in the area.

Eight thousand years ago, the village of Panhe was a sacred ceremonial cultural and burial site for the Acjachemen people. It wasn’t surfed for the first time until the mid-1930s.

Quickly becoming an early epicenter for California beach culture, it’s long been one of the main gathering points for surfers on the West Coast.

It’s hard to imagine the California and local surf scenes without San Onofre.

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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ZACK TAYLOR

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ix-year-old Zack Taylor recently made a trip out to the BSR Surf Resort in Waco, Texas, and he absolutely scored. Making the most of his time in the high-performance wave pool, Taylor was not only ripping, he also got to enjoy the full tube vision.

Oh, to be young, frothing and barreled.

Taylor splits his time between San Clemente and Hanalei, Kauai, and the Pacific cross-pollination has clearly worked wonders for his surfing. When he’s in California, you’ll probably find him out at Lowers; and when he’s on the

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Zack Taylor. Photo: Courtesy of the Taylor Family

islands, he’s a big fan of the point surf at Hanalei—which was also one of the early proving grounds for legends Andy and Bruce Irons.

Taylor considers Hawaiian shredder Tyler Newton, or Uncle Tyler, as a favorite surfer and the one he looks up to the most.

And when Taylor’s not going big in Hawaii, California or even Texas, you’ll still find him on a board of some kind or another. When the surf’s not up, he’s probably skateboarding, and when the snow is falling, you’ll find him in the mountains snowboarding.

Taylor already enjoys the support of Volcom and RS Surf Co. Given that he’s already pulling into pits like this, we’re sure to see more big things from him in the months and years to come—and we can’t wait! SC

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Water Temperature: 67-69 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-10 Thursday: Southwest swell and smaller Northwest swell mix for waist to chest high waves, (3-4’). Light/variable winds in the morning, turn to a light+/moderate sea breeze for the afternoon, then ease by the evening.

Outlook: For Friday and Saturday, the Southwest and Northwest swell combination maintains waist to chest high surf, (3-4’). Sunday’s waves dip into the waist-stomach-chest high range, (2-3-4’).

Morning winds remain light through Friday and the weekend, while afternoons have light+ to moderate westerly onshores.

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