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San Clemente High Boys Cross Country Wins 1st State Championship S P O R T S / PAG E 24 San Clemente High School’s boys cross country team repeats as CIF-SS champions last week, capturing its first state championship on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Fresno. Photo Courtesy of the Ephraim Family.

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City to Host Senate Subcommittee on Rail Transportation

Pre-Construction Work Starts for Sand Replenishment Project

Downtown Set to Host Santa’s Village by the Sea

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Marblehead Elementary to Host Market Event, Support Talented Families

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

With the aim of bringing together the surrounding community and creating more connections within, Marblehead Elementary will host its first Ohana Winter Market at the school on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4-8 p.m.

“We are a hidden gem at Marblehead,” said PTA volunteer Juliet Ekinaka.

“We’re small but mighty; we’ve always said that, but we want to show people how mighty we are.”

More than 20 vendors will set up shop in the school’s parking lot for people to browse, and the event will also feature numerous prizes and gift baskets that will be available through opportunity drawings.

Other activities include craft tables, a vintage Volkswagen Bus photo booth, and a movie, in addition to multiple food offerings.

The idea for the event manifested itself after years of Ekinaka observing how many talented parents are a part of the Marblehead community, prompting her desire to bring families closer together.

“I’ve been on the PTA for a couple of years, and it’s so great when we’re like, ‘We need donations or this and that for gift baskets,’ and they would come up with the coolest items,” she said. “I’d say, ‘Who made this?’, and they’d be like, ‘Oh, I do this or I do that or I have my own business.’ ” Marblehead principal Jamie Goodwyn echoed Ekinaka’s sentiments, testifying to the number of parents with unique skills and their own businesses.

She added that the school is excited to showcase the vendors, whether for a small pursuit or a full-time business.

A lot of people associated with the school don’t know each other or aren’t familiar with each other’s pursuits, Ekinaka said. Therefore, the PTA chose the theme “ohana,” a Hawaiian term meaning family, to illustrate its objective to support Marblehead parents and children.

Goodwyn said the school’s PTA “means the world” to her, as its members always deliver when she needs them and always go above and beyond.

“For example, (with) this marketplace, they take something simple like a movie night, and they’re making it a whole community event,” Goodwyn said. “Ev-

Marblehead Elementary’s parking lot will serve as the host site for the school’s first Ohana Winter Market, which Marblehead PTA members hope will be a bustling event on Friday, Dec. 1. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

erything they do, they want to bring in the community, and they want to celebrate all the students, their cultures and who they are and everything they do.”

A wide range of products will be available at Friday’s market, according to Ekinaka.

That includes homemade lip balm from a fourth-grader, wooden train cars from a first-grader, and goods from other Marblehead-associated businesses and beyond.

Referencing the other activities attendees can participate in, such as a Master Builders Lego Club table and a reading and coloring corner, Ekinaka spoke to the school’s Title 1 status—a federal program that supports students from low-income families.

“We didn’t want to make it where it’s just, ‘Come and shop,’ ” she said. “We wanted to make this a give-back event for all families that can come and enjoy the holiday festivities and kick off the holiday vibe.”

She continued, saying that Friday is an opportunity for people to have fun, listen to music, enjoy food and watch a movie under the stars.

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Goodwyn said she’s most excited to see the community attend, celebrate the holiday season and meet local artisans.

“Our hope is to show San Clemente who we are, bring them up to our beautiful school, show them that we’re this beautiful campus here, (and) that these

CHP to Host Free Teen Driver Safety Class

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Starting on Dec. 18, the California Highway Patrol Capistrano Area office will host a “Start Smart” teen driver safety class aimed at making new drivers aware of the responsibilities that accompany a driver’s license.

The free two-hour class is geared toward newly licensed teen drivers or soon-to-be licensed drivers aged 15-19.

CHP encourages teens and their par-

are the kinds of events that we put on,” she said. “We always do things top-notch here, and we hope that they enjoy their time here with us.”

More information about the Ohana Winter Market and what it will feature can be found at marbleheadpta.com.

ents or guardians to attend and participate in the class that will discuss “collision avoidance techniques along with collision-causing elements such as excessive speed, DUI and distracted driving.”

The program will also teach new drivers what to do when involved in a crash, the importance of safety precautions such as seat belt use, and more.

The class will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 18 at the CHP Capistrano Area office located at 32951 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

Reserving a spot in the free, twohour class can be done by calling 949.670.7030.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS FRIDAY, DEC. 1

Beachside Chat 8-9 a.m. Join San Clemente residents and dignitaries for the weekly Beachside Chat, a spirited, town hall forum on community issues led by a slate of rotating hosts.

The chats are held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. All are welcome.

San Clemente to Host Senate Subcommittee on Rail Transportation

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

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

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

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

Meaningful Conversations 3 p.m. Join a different kind of conversation, one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all, as the Baha’i Center discusses the spiritual perspectives offered by the Baha’i Teachings on the fundamental oneness of religion. Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente. 949.779.2878. sanclementelsa@gmail.com.

The California State Senate’s Transportation Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency, which is chaired by State Sen. Catherine Blakespear, will meet in San Clemente on Dec. 11 to hold its third informational hearing.

The subcommittee previously met on May 15 and Aug. 15 to determine its goals and discuss the benefits of and future threats to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor. Additionally, it discussed the need for federal and state investment.

At the mid-August meeting, officials from the California

State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, as well as Dr. Julie Kalansky, an operations manager at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, all provided presentations about the future of the rail corridor.

“This corridor is one of the most significant state-funded corridors in the country,” said Chad Edison, CalSTA chief deputy secretary for Rail and Transit. “It has the highest ridership of any corridor outside of the Northeast Corridor.”

Edison spoke about the importance of the corridor to the global supply chain and goods movement and the national defense industry, and outlined the state’s rail plan vision. Ridership could increase by millions each year, according to Edison, who said the state’s other transportation resources are “constrained.”

Additionally, the vision includes intercity trains running

between Los Angeles and San Diego every 30 minutes over an 18-hour service period daily, connecting to other Southern California destinations such as the Antelope Valley and Inland Empire, and using zero-emission trains.

Future threats include erosion, flooding and sea-level rise, Edison added, with issues surfacing at the northern end of the corridor in addition to bluff failures and erosion at Del Mar and San Clemente.

“While the short-term focus here is on shoring up the reliability of the corridor, we are determined to put funding towards the studies that look at planning the future,” said Edison. “Just in the last year, $365 million has been made available for bluff stabilization and planning efforts.”

Looking at the need for investment, Edison listed current state and potential federal sources that include California’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP); programs

under Senate Bill 1; the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRSI) program; and getting Federal Transit Administration funding.

“The federal programs are very important to our pursuit,” Edison said. “We are putting in grant applications; we’re working with (the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency and the San Diego Association of Governments) and OCTA and others on those applications when we have the chance to apply for them.”

However, the known sources won’t be enough to accomplish the initiatives mentioned, Edison continued, saying that the state would need at least $10 billion to do large-scale rail relocation.

The Dec. 11 meeting will occur at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio.

The materials related to the prior informational hearings are available for review at stran.senate.ca.gov.

TUESDAY, DEC. 5

San Clemente City Council 5 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in person at the Council Chambers at City Hall, as well as virtually. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

949.361.8200. san-clemente. org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6

VA Disabled Claims Clinic 2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues.

Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

Planning Commission 5-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

CUSD Board of Trustees 7 p.m. The governing board for the Capistrano Unified School District will meet to decide on local education matters. CUSD Headquarters, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. capousd.org.

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News Next Door: Dana Point Looks to Update Park Use Policies

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The City of Dana Point is looking to update its park use policy and fee schedule for renting local parks as part of an effort to save staff time and be more user-friendly for those looking to host events in town.

Deputy Director of Community Services Jeff Rosaler said staff is looking to streamline the city’s park rental process after processing 769 rental permits in 2022. The city’s park use policies and fees were created in 1994 and have not been updated since 2006.

Those interested in hosting an event with more than 30 people at a Dana Point park, using the park for a special event or hosting an activity that increases the intensity of use on the park are required to obtain a park rental permit.

“We have people coming from all over the county, all over California, to use our parks, especially for weddings,” Rosaler said.

“One of the misconceptions—this is a ballpark estimate—I would say that most of our park rentals are from outside of town.”

After analyzing the park rental permit administrative process, city staff with the Community Services Division implement-

ed improvements such as launching an online permitting process as they look to save hundreds of hours in staff time, according to a city staff report.

Information about park amenities and availability are now online, and those interested in reserving a park can do so online.

The Community Services department can also process insurance and collect fees online.

During the Nov. 21 City Council meeting, Rosaler gave a presentation on a proposed update to the city’s park rental program and fees, including defining why and when permits are needed.

One of the changes highlighted in the presentation seeks to clarify the park rental pricing. All fees will be charged by the hour, with local nonprofits receiving a 75% discount at $32 and corporate non-residents being charged the full rate at $132.

Revenue-generating events will be charged 5% of the ticketed price multiplied by the number of attendees.

Rosaler explained that the current fee schedule’s matrix is confusing.

“I booked a lot of these all year long, and I would have to refer back to this matrix almost every time I booked a park, because there’s so many different categories, so many different users, and you would have to find the right number that matched up,” Rosaler said.

“We are very much simplifying this process,” Rosaler continued, adding: “That will make processing these so much easier for

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staff and so much easier for our users to understand as well.”

The proposed changes to the rental fees also move away from charging based on the size of the rental and instead charge based on user type, which is consistent with neighboring city policies, Rosaler explained.

The fees would also cover staff time required to check in at the beginning of an event or ensuring that a park is left clean after an event, as well as staff time needed to address when events or groups are attempting to reserve a park without a permit, Rosaler said.

The updated park rental policy would also list amenities, capacities and typical uses for all city parks, noting that some parks are not suitable for rental.

Currently, park rentals can be made up to 60 days prior to an event; however, the proposed change looks to decrease that to 30 days ahead of an event. In addition, the director of community services or the city manager could process rentals for events closer than 30 days away.

Mayor Mike Frost noted that it’s important to have the flexibility to process rentals for residents who are looking to reserve a park in a shorter time period.

The update would also require council to readopt the policy and fee schedule at least every five years.

Dana Point’s park use policies and fee schedule will be brought back to council for further discussion and a vote at a future council meeting in January. sanclementetimes.com

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PierPride, City Illuminate the Pier with New Lights

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The yearlong celebration of the San Clemente Municipal Pier’s 95th anniversary continued on Nov. 21, as the community gathered to watch the pier shine with holiday lights for the first time in its history.

San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan and Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley were present for the occasion, as well as a group of young “carolers” from nearby St. Margaret’s Episcopal School.

Duncan thanked both the nonprofit organization PierPride and Samantha Wylie, director of the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department, for their efforts in bringing the idea to fruition.

“Not to get into the details, (but) there’s a

H.H. Cotton’s Honors Young Marines with Thanksgiving Feast

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

To the delight of local representatives on Thursday morning, Nov. 23, “The Marines’ Hymn” bounced off the walls of H.H. Cotton’s, which was sung by more than 150 Camp Pendleton Marines who had just feasted on a Thanksgiving meal at the restaurant.

Thanksgiving Day marked the sixth year the annual event was held and organized

by H.H. Cotton’s owners Chris and Maureen Aitken. The couple received help in doling out servings of Thanksgiving “fixins” from Rep. Mike Levin and Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley.

Maureen said that her and Chris’ parents passed on philanthropic traits to the couple, which has spurred on their dedication to give back to the community and set a prop-

Pre-Construction Work Starts for Sand Replenishment Project

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Pre-construction activities have begun for the long-standing plans to replenish a portion of San Clemente’s shoreline with sand, the city announced early last week.

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lot of logistical challenges in getting to light up the pier,” said Duncan. “I want to thank the city for coming together with PierPride— and that partnership has been so successful over the years—to make this one-of-a-kind thing happen.”

PierPride President Eileen Kawas characterized the event as showing off the best feature San Clemente has to offer, and past President Don Brown called it a “great moment,” noting the location attracts approximately two million visitors each year.

“Everybody loves the pier, they’re emotionally attached to it, and so you don’t touch our pier without a lot of emotions in this town,” Brown said.“It’s a big deal for this town.”

He added that the process to wrap the pier in lights was four years in the making, with its conclusion coinciding with the start of a project that will bolster the pier area by adding more sand.

Foley called the pier one of Orange County’s many iconic landmarks and said it was exciting to see people come together for the

Local dignitaries and the San Clemente community gather with PierPride Foundation on Nov. 21 for a festive lighting ceremony of the Municipal Pier. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

lighting event. She also recalled conversations had at PierPride’s 95th Birthday Party event for the pier in October about how many memories have been made there in its lifespan.

“How, in 95 years, it’s weathered so much—storms, wars, recessions, and it’s still standing,” she said. “We really love that the community celebrates this iconic structure that means so much to the community.”

er example for her own daughter.

Chris added that putting on the event has been special for a multitude of reasons.

“One (Marine) mom just called in right now and FaceTimed us, thanking us,” Chris said. “For most of these Marines, it’s their first Thanksgiving away from home, so it’s really a privilege to be able to do this.”

The Marines arrived in busloads and formed a line to receive small gift bags containing gift cards to local San Clemente restaurants, before walking into H.H. Cotton’s and consuming firsts and seconds of traditional Thanksgiving fare.

At the end of the meal, a lucky few won raffle prizes that included skateboards, Nintendo Switches and more.

Numerous people in the community provide support for the event, according to Maureen, whether it be organizing the bus transportation or donating funds to pay for the raffle prizes. No matter how they contribute, she said the simple act of people’s presence means the most to her.

“San Clemente has been pretty divisive

over the last few years, but this is something (for which) everybody can come together,” she said.

Not wanting to distract the Marines from eating for too long, Foley made sure to remind the 18- and 19-year-olds to reach out to their loved ones, and Levin told the crowd how proud the 49th Congressional District

is of them for fighting for the U.S. “I hope that everybody—wherever you’re from—I hope you know that this is another place that you can always call home,” he said. “The greater community here in South Orange County and North San Diego County, we love our Marines. We’re so thankful for you.”

In a press release, the city explained that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Manson Construction, the contractor for the San Clemente Shoreline Project, have begun initial work.

Prior to the arrival of sand on San Clemente’s main beach in mid-December, the leading entities will place a dredge pipeline in the water and partly on the beach south of the Municipal Pier, requiring the mobilization of vehicles near the water and further inland.

The initial activity last week started rough-

ly close to the timeline that Leslea Meyerhoff, the city’s contract Coastal Administrator, gave to the City Council at its Nov. 7 meeting. Meyerhoff said that officials had spoken about beginning mobilization three weeks from Nov. 7 and bringing the first pieces of equipment to the beach after Thanksgiving.

The act of placing the roughly 251,000 cubic yards of sand from Linda Lane to T-Street is expected to take about 50 days, with a schedule of 24 hours, seven days a week, for dredging sand from a source near Oceanside, plus 12 hours, seven days a week (7 a.m.-7

p.m.), for sand placement and shore equipment operations in San Clemente.

According to the city, signs will be posted near the dredge pipeline to keep the public away from the area.

“Public safety is the highest priority; therefore, the beach and water will be temporarily closed in the vicinity of the dredge pipeline from the Pier to lifeguard Tower 1,” the city said.

More information about the sand replenishment project can be found at the city’s website: san-clemente.org/beachsand.

Downtown restaurant H.H. Cotton’s hosts more than 150 Marines from Camp Pendleton for a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday morning, Nov. 23. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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Council Introduces Ordinance Banning Bicycles, E-Bikes at Municipal Golf Course

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente City Council unanimously voted at its Nov. 7 meeting to introduce an ordinance banning the use of bicycles and e-bikes on the Municipal Golf Course.

The item came to the council via a recommendation from the Golf Course Committee, which was made on May 4. City staff noted that the course had recently seen

damage to the greens and surrounding landscaping.

Samantha Wylie, director of the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department, said approving the ordinance would allow the city to enforce violations with administrative citations, an upgrade from the current status of not allowing e-bikes “by rule.”

“We are seeing a huge uptick in the use of e-bikes along the golf course property,” she added.

Enforcement will be a joint effort between local Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Code Enforcement and Park Rangers personnel, according to Wylie, especially as city staff eventually receive citation authority.

The second reading of the ordinance is expected to occur during the council’s next meeting on Dec. 5.

City Halts Progress on Proposed Cell Tower Project

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The City of San Clemente has yet to approve the installation of wireless equipment on an American Tower Corporation-owned communications facility, city officials confirmed on Nov. 21, as the city has extended its timeline to review the building permit in question.

Community Development Director Adam Atamian told the San Clemente Times that the city and project applicant Dish Wireless have entered into a tolling agreement, or an agreement that suspends a corresponding statute of limitations for a certain period of time.

The city had until Thursday, Nov. 30, to analyze Dish’s request to attach three panel antennas onto the existing structure situated in Rancho San Clemente.

The decision follows a Nov. 8 joint study session involving the San Clemente City Council and Planning Commission, during which officials reviewed permitting procedures for wireless communications facilities in town and a case study for the existing facility located at 616 Del Dios.

“This is what they should have done from the beginning,” resident Kortney Morrow told SC Times, referring to her desire for the city to do what she claimed as proper due diligence regarding the facility.

Residents of the Harbor View Estates subdivision in Rancho San Clemente first grew concerned about the tower—which they believed to be abandoned for roughly 30 years, according to Morrow—when they saw construction crews near the site in July.

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in July to reduce the tower’s height from 138 to 70 feet, according to a staff report for an Oct. 17 council meeting. The city also approved a building permit for the height adjustment on Aug. 30.

At an October council meeting, residents spoke further about the issue, which led to the city committing to not issue further permits until after meeting with RSC residents.

That meeting occurred on Nov. 8, despite previous comments from city staff stating cities don’t have significant discretion concerning requests to add equipment onto cell towers—a process called collocation or colocation.

Staff cited the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which the judicial system has interpreted to limit local control over requests that meet corresponding standards and prevent municipalities from considering the effects on the environment or resident health.

“I think it was pretty alarming for the Planning Commission to hear all of these (resident) concerns and how this process went down,” Morrow said, referring to residents’ complaints over the legitimacy of the project’s development.

RSC residents have argued that American Tower’s collocation request should’ve been denied, based on the belief that the project site was never approved to be used for a cellular facility. They claim it was unqualified to be authorized according to the “eligible facilities requests” portion of Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.

Morrow also referenced a conversation between residents and a representative of San Diego Gas & Electric, who came out to the tower site the day before the study session. According to Morrow, the representative said there was no power at the site, and thus no antennas there could be utilized.

“We presented that information at the

The City of San Clemente is progressing toward banning bicycles and electric bicycles at the Municipal Golf Course, after a unanimous vote from the City Council on Nov. 7. Photo: File

Rancho San Clemente residents are waiting anxiously for the results of discussions over whether to approve a proposed cell tower project. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

meeting, because that’s a very easy way for the city to determine if there’s continued use,” she said.“If there’s no power there and (American Tower) can’t produce a bill for the course of the time that they’ve owned this, then that has not been in continual use.”

According to Morrow, the Harbor View Estates homeowners association has retained an attorney, who sent a letter to the city outlining where it allegedly erred in the process and in signing the Voluntary Compliance Agreement.

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Although residents are encouraged by the city’s decision to review the proposed project further, they understand the end result could swing in dramatically different ways, Morrow said.

“It’s not a done deal,” she continued. “I think a lot’s going to happen between now and Dec. 5, at that (meeting where) City Council will be present to see what American Tower has come back with, if anything.”

Atamian said it was too early to confirm whether the item will be discussed at the Dec. 5 council meeting. sanclementetimes.com

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News Next Door: South Coast Water District to Conduct Testing at Doheny State Beach

the production of water for our plant,” Serna continued.

The project was approved on the condition that South Coast Water District obtain all necessary permits and approvals prior to the start of development.

According to the CCC’s staff report, the project will require approvals from the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Another condition of approval requires the water district to monitor and limit noise generated by equipment and construction. To that end, the staff report notes that the water district will install barriers around project equipment to reduce noise levels.

Additionally, South Coast Water District is expected to develop a Spill Prevention and Response Plan and a Construction Best Management Practices policy to “avoid and reduce coastal resource impacts.”

The water district is also expected to retain a Cultural Resource Specialist and a Native American Monitor “representing the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation-Belardes, if requested by the Tribe.”

The Cultural Resource Specialist and Native American Monitor would oversee initial excavations and may “halt construction if previously unknown cultural resource sites or materials are encountered.”

Construction of the monitoring wells will also impact campsites at Doheny State Beach for two months, the staff report notes. To minimize public impact, State Parks and the water district have worked together to provide additional camping opportunities elsewhere during the closure.

State Parks also plans to conduct campground improvements and modifications during the plant’s construction, so the grounds are only closed once for both projects. The campground improvements will include electrical, water and sewer hook-

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

As South Coast Water District works toward constructing a seawater desalination plant at Doheny State Beach, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) voted to allow the agency to conduct geotechnical testing and monitoring at the beach Through a single vote on routine items during its meeting on Nov. 16, the California Coastal Commission voted to approve geotechnical testing and the installation of two monitoring wells at Doheny State Beach as the water district works to prepare a final site plan for its desalination project.

The monitoring wells will work to determine the best location for the plant’s slant wells that will draw in water from beneath the ocean floor, by evaluating the subsurface conditions.

SCWD Assistant General Manager Marc Serna noted that the coastal development permit approved last week is an “important component that will essentially provide the necessary geotechnical information for construction of our slant wells, which are very innovative and a unique approach of subsurface intake technology, that is very specific for our Doheny ocean desalination project.”

“Without this permit, we would not be able to proceed with the geotechnical borings, exploratory drilling that would allow us to better define where and how our slant wells will be constructed at the campground and ultimately to optimize

Chamber of Commerce Seeks Raffle, Toy Drive Donations

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is turning to the community for donations for a raffle and a toy drive intended to benefit Camp Pendleton families at the upcoming Military Family Holiday BBQ. Preferred donations for the raffle include movie tickets, restaurant and retail gift cards, tech items and more. For the toy drive, which the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation and the Chamber’s Young Innovators Network are combining to organize,

South Coast Water District’s planned Doheny Ocean Desalination facility in Dana Point, conceptualized here, looks to draw water through the ocean, remove all the salt, and distribute clean drinking water throughout the district and partnering cities. Rendering: Courtesy of South Coast Water District

ups to individual campsites, upgrades to restrooms and more.

Serna explained that the data obtained from the monitoring wells and exploratory drilling will help to inform SCWD’s future Design, Build, Operate team. The water district aims to award a contract for the Design, Build, Operate team by spring 2024.

The Design, Build, Operate team “will take that information and incorporate it into the actual designs of the slant well facilities,” Serna said. “That is part of the overall first phase of the design, which will

get us to a 60% level design.”

“That will also identify a guaranteed maximum price for the project, also referred to as GMP,” Serna continued. “GMP will set a firm price for the construction of the project and the long-term operational cost of the Doheny project.”

Work to install the monitoring wells and conduct geotechnical testing is expected to begin in January. More information on the Doheny State Beach campground closures can be found at SCWD.org/dohenycampgroundupgrades.

News Next Door: Runners Support The Reserve with Annual Turkey Trot

This year’s leading male and female runners for the 10K were David Cummings of Corona, with a time of 34:54, and Carla McAlister of San Clemente, with a time of 41.04.

Alahana Thomas of Ladera Ranch (42:55) and Rancho Mission Viejo’s own Alice Pai (44:34) rounded out the rest of the 10K’s female finalists. The other men’s finalists were Tyler Kastorff of San Juan Capistrano (34:59) and Jeremy Gruber of Berkley (38:43).

As for the 5K race, San Clemente’s Catrina McAlister (17:52) and Cocean McAlister (17:29) won for the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively.

Trinity Stable of San Juan Capistrano (19:36) and Jennifer Borie of Laguna Niguel (19:45) finished second and third, respectively, for the women’s side of the 5K, while RMV’s James Russo (18:21) and Hudson LaFond of Mission Viejo (19:08) ended the race as finalists for the men.

According to The Ranch, all proceeds from the Turkey Trot go toward the Nature Reserve, which offers education programs and leads conservation efforts of the land.

This year’s race raised a record $40,000.

contributors are encouraged to bring any new and unwrapped toys.

There are multiple drop-off locations: the Aquatics Center at 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa; Bonded Cleaners at 1221 N. El Camino Real; the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce office at 1231 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 200; San Clemente City Hall at 910 Calle Negocio; and the San Clemente Community Center at 100 N. Calle Seville.

Those looking to inquire about contributing to the raffle or toy drive can email the Chamber of Commerce at info@scchamber.com.

The Military Family Holiday BBQ, to benefit the City of San Clemente’s adopted 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Regiment, is scheduled for Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Camp Pendleton.

More information can be found at scchamber.com.

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BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

Before gathering with family and friends to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, roughly 1,460 people pushed themselves to complete Rancho Mission Viejo’s annual holiday race to support the community’s Nature Reserve.

The Turkey Trot on The Ranch attracted nearly 1,200 people on Thursday morning, Nov. 23, to participate in 10K and 5K races throughout the town. Roughly 300 children registered to run or walk in the Gobbler’s 1K race.

Racers in the 10K and 5K started from Rancho Mission Viejo’s The Pavillion, making their way to the finish line at Sendero Field. Before each race began, 12-year-old Emma Hebda from Ladera Ranch Middle School sang the National Anthem.

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Letters to The Editor LOSING TRUST IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BRAD MALAMUD, San Juan Capistrano, and LAURA FERGUSON, San Clemente The City Council no longer can be trusted.

Council went back on its promises to Shorecliffs residents to close pickleball courts, voting to reopen four closed pickleball courts at San Gorgonio Park.

Council voted to close those courts when the city’s $1.2 million new courts opened at Steed Park. Three councilmembers caved to pickleball activists, even though eight courts were replaced with eight brand-new courts.

Per the council’s vote, San Gorgonio pickleball closed on Nov. 7. On Nov. 9, the council voted to reopen San Gorgonio pickleball courts while the city “evaluates options.” Council reversed its vote and reopened four courts at San Gorgonio Park and allowed the pickleball nuisance to continue.

Pickleball advocate Tilton brought gifts to the hearing for Councilmembers Duncan, Cabral, and Enmeier with “Our Hero” inscribed on gift bags. The gifts were refused, but the message was clear. The fix was in before Duncan, Enmeier, and Cabral came to the hearing.

Shorecliffs residents are collateral damage.

For Duncan, Enmeier, and Cabral, quality of life doesn’t matter if hundreds of pickleball advocates want courts reopened.

But there was a solution where the courts remained closed. New courts could be approved and built with fees paid for entirely by pickleball-use fees. I, Brad Malamud, sent councilmembers and staff an email stating that approving a reasonable pickleball fee would annually fund six new courts.

Future revenue would allow council to prefund and be reimbursed for up to 32 Steed Park pickleball courts. Twelve courts could be completed in four months. During the construction, court use could prioritize San Clemente residents. That would reduce use by over 30%, effectively increasing available courts by two courts (half the number reopened).

By May 1, 20 courts would be operational.

Win-win. Inexplicably, councilmembers did not discuss the proposed solutions.

The vote to reverse course destroys peoples’ faith in government.

Councilmembers Duncan, Enmeier and Cabral went back on their word. Their trust has been lost. Thank you, Councilmembers Knoblock and Loeffler, for acting consistently, in good faith, and keeping your promises to Shorecliffs’ residents.

A REMINDER TO EMBRACE THE BEAUTY AND SPREAD KINDNESS JARROD DANIEL, Capistrano Beach While enjoying the breathtaking views of our beloved coastline, we were fortunate enough to witness two dolphins frolicking in the waves—a sight that never fails to captivate us, despite having been residents of Capistrano Beach for the past 10 years.

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kindly informed a passerby of the delightful dolphin display.

To our astonishment, the response we received was far from the warm and welcoming spirit we associate with our tight-knit community. The lady, a fellow resident, responded in a rather grumpy manner, stating, “I live here!” with a tone that left us taken aback.

This encounter served as a stark reminder that, as residents, we are not only stewards of our community but also ambassadors to the many visitors who contribute to the vitality of our local economy.

Each person who chooses to spend their hard-earned dollars in our area helps to sustain the beauty and charm that drew us to this coastal haven in the first place.

It is crucial for us all to remember that a simple act of kindness can go a long way. Whether we are engaging with longtime residents or newcomers, we have the opportunity to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Small gestures, like sharing the joy of dolphin sightings, can enhance the sense of community that makes our home so special.

Let us embrace the beauty that surrounds us, not only in the natural wonders of our coastline but also in the diversity of people who call this place home, if only for a short while.

In doing so, we can ensure that the warmth and hospitality we extend to others reflect the true essence of our remarkable community.

RESPONSE TO RECENT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MARY ELLEN BOBP, San Clemente Regarding “Pickleball at SG,” many of the pickleball players who play at San Gorgonio Park are not San Clemente residents. Players commute from all over South OC to play there, but the nuisance only affects SC residents who live near the courts.

Why Mayor Duncan and Councilmembers Cabral and Enmeier are enabling out-of-towners to continue this nuisance is baffling.

Regarding “Homeless Encampment on South El Camino Real,” the crux of the problem is that the land on which the encampment resides is under the jurisdiction of the County of San Diego, and they don’t service the area.

I called Code Enforcement for the County of San Diego and was told to contact the OC Sheriff—which I did, leaving numerous detailed and very specific messages on the Homeless Outreach line every month since July, when the first tents appeared. Nothing.

Also contacted was the SC City Council, and my messages were relayed to someone in the city who was very sympathetic. He said the city was working with SD County and that they were able to relocate one group to a shelter, but despite their efforts, the encampment continues to expand. (Why is it incumbent on us to find housing for them?)

The tents extend to the curb, so pedestrians are forced to walk in the street. Soiled laundry is hanging on the fences, abandoned shopping carts and trash litter the area, bikes are strewn about, and the area is a magnet for other unsavory activities.

Kids from all over the city (not just South SC) ride their e-bikes to Trestles, Lowers and San-O,

passing this area that has potential safety issues.

Trestles is a destination for many out-oftown visitors because of the beach and surf.

Since parking for Trestles is near the encampment, this may be all they see of San Clemente.

Maybe we should rename the Village by the Sea. THREE STRIKES JEFFREY HERMAN, San Clemente There are basically just two categories of gun owners: law-abiding citizens who own a firearm for personal protection or sport shooting, and criminals. The gun-control advocates don’t distinguish between the two groups—they want everyone disarmed.

The gun itself is not the problem—it’s just pieces of precision-made components. And, law-abiding citizens are also not the problem.

The only problem is the criminal element within our society.

Even if gun-confiscation was possible, the criminals would laugh and never give up their firearms. In fact, gun-related crimes would then escalate—criminals would feel emboldened and no longer fear that their victims might be armed.

Hence, instead of gun control, we should be calling for criminal control, and here’s something that will solve the criminal problem once and for all: If you commit three violent crimes, then you receive the federal death penalty.

Very few of us will ever commit even one violent crime—by the time someone has committed three, then he has forfeited his right to life.

Receiving the death penalty will ensure he will never, ever commit another violent crime, and it will certainly make society safer.

Any gun-control advocate who speaks out against this “Three Strikes, You Die” suggestion shows he’s not really interested in reducing crime; he only wants to disarm everyone, including law-abiding citizens.

RESPONSE TO ‘HOW TO GET YOUR DIVIDEND’ ROBERT SCHOLLAERT, San Clemente I’m highly skeptical that the increase in costs to families from a carbon tax will be offset by the resulting dividends. This tax affects all companies that contribute CO2 to the atmosphere, which means those additional costs will invariably be passed on to the customer with a bigger impact on lower-income families.

It will also contribute to the gradual movement of our existing heavy industry to Third World countries that operate under much less onerous environmental rules.

The U.S. has done a remarkable job reducing CO2 emissions in this country over the past 20 years with regard to renewable energy and the movement away from coal to gas-generated electricity. China, on the other hand, continues to build and start up coal-fired electrical generating plants on a weekly basis.

Instead of taxing our manufacturing base, we should be considering a “green tariff” on everything that we purchase from China. That would help to equalize the unfair advantage that China has on continuing to pollute the environment at no cost to them.

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THURSDAY | NOV. 30 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Greg Richardson and Friends will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.8255. ivalees.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. The Musical Box will perform for a pair of shows on Thursday, Nov. 30, and Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $49.50. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

FRIDAY | DEC. 1 LINE DANCING FRIDAYS 10-11 a.m. Join Age Well Senior Services for line dancing every Friday at San Clemente’s senior center. No partner required. For a $5 donation, learn some easy and fun line dances to get you moving. Carrie Wojo teaches all over South Orange County and makes it easy to stay active and have fun. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

OHANA WINTER MARKET 4-8 p.m. Marblehead Elementary is hosting its first-ever Ohana Winter Market, which features vendors, gift baskets and activity booths associated with Marblehead families. Do some Christmas shopping while supporting local small businesses, or just bring your family for a fun event. Sol Shine Productions will put on a movie at 6 p.m. Marblehead Elementary School, 2410 Via Turqueza, San Clemente.

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SATURDAY | DEC. 2: SANTA’S VILLAGE BY THE SEA 4-9 p.m. The City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association present Santa’s Village by the Sea! It’s one holiday event that brings the Holly Jolly Hoopla and Puttin’ on the Glitz on Avenida Del Mar together for a night of music, games, cookie decorating and snow to San Clemente—one big occasion for the entire family to enjoy. Those looking to play the games, eat cotton candy/popcorn, decorate a cookie (while supplies last) or take a ride down the snow hill can purchase wristbands at the Community Center front desk. At 5 p.m., the city will host the Tree Lighting ceremony on the Community Center lawn. For the rest of the evening, there will be carolers and street musicians and a Holiday Market, in addition to the restaurants and shops along Del Mar. Downtown San Clemente, `100 and 200 blocks of Avenida Del Mar. san-clemente.org.

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SURF ALLEY WINTER MARKET 5-9 p.m. Join the Small Space Art Collective and its “Surf Alley” neighbors for a cozy event. Small Space will feature its teachers inside its building, and attendees can also peruse works from local artisans and enjoy food and live music. RSVP at smallspaceart.com.

Small Space Art Collective, 210 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. smallspaceart.com.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS HARBOR CRUISE 6-7 p.m. Join Dana Wharf for a 60-minute evening cruise around the Dana Point Harbor and enjoy all of the light displays from the land and sea. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

888.224.0603. danawharf.com.

SATURDAY | DEC. 2 HIKE AT SAN MATEO CAMPGROUND 9-11 a.m. Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience

a local state park. Meet at the San Mateo Campground amphitheater for a 3-mile walk from Panhe Canyon to the ocean. Day-use fees apply. San Onofre State Beach, 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente. heather.rice@parks.ca.gov.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles.

No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly— no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

WHALE AND MARINE LIFE TOUR, SAIL ON ‘SPIRIT OF DANA POINT’ AND SQUID DISSECTION 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Ocean Institute for a 2½-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65-foot research vessel. Professional naturalists on board will introduce attendees to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point through hands-on activities. Set sail

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aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship.

Must be 4 years or older to sail. Tickets are $65. For a limited time during the holiday season, people can dive into the hands-on experience of dissecting a squid. An expert guide will lead participants through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Dissections are 30 minutes long and cost $5. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA Noon-6 p.m. Bring your children to the Outlets at San Clemente to take photos with Santa on various dates throughout the holiday season. Santa will be available for photos on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

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The Holidays SATURDAY, DEC. 2 SANTA’S JOLLY TROLLEY & LA PLAZA TREE LIGHTING 1:30-5:30 p.m. Santa and his elves from Dana Point’s Recreation Division will ride on his Jolly Trolley to make stops at Sunset Park, Dana Woods Park and Sea Canyon Park, where they’ll hand out pre-packaged treats for kids up to 12 years of age. Santa’s elves will also collect letters to Santa. The letters should include your mailing address, so Santa can return a special letter to you. At the city’s last stop, La Plaza Park, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., the annual community tree-lighting ceremony will be held with carolers, hot chocolate, and cookies. The tree lighting will be held promptly at 5:15 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

‘CAPISTRANO LIGHTS: MISSION IN LIGHTS’ OPENING NIGHT 3-8 p.m. Celebrate the holidays at Orange County’s only Mission. Join the Mission on select days from Dec. 2 through Dec. 30 for daytime admission and an evening of holiday programming and fun. “Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights” returns with a tree lighting, visits with Santa, Dickens-era carolers, a fullscale nativity scene, light features including a new lighted halo grove, a new butterfly orchard, dancing swallows and more—all are included with any Capistrano Lights ticket, which also includes same-day admission to the Mission. The tradition also brings back Community Christmas Trees, Family Wreaths, and a harpist in the Serra Chapel. The Capistrano Lights audio tour will also be available throughout the entire month of December, so guests can enjoy hearing the Gospel and “The Night Before Christmas” reading while learning more about Capistrano Lights evening offerings. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

SAN JUAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 4 p.m. Join the City of San Juan Capistrano for its annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Historic Town Center Park. Festivities begin with preshow entertainment, followed by a musical holiday production. The tree lighting will take place at 5:45 p.m., followed by a variety of holiday activities. Special event trolley services will be offered. The service includes two trolleys on 20-minute frequencies servicing a continuous loop from Junipero Serra Road (JSerra Catholic High School North Campus northern terminus) to a trolley stop at Stonehill Drive and Del Obispo Street. Historic Town Center Park 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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are right around the corner Downtown Business Association present Santa’s Village by the Sea. One holiday event that brings the Holly Jolly Hoopla and Puttin’ on the Glitz on Avenida Del Mar together for a night of music, games, cookie decorating, and snow to San Clemente—one big occasion for the entire family to enjoy. Those looking to play the games, eat cotton candy/popcorn, decorate a cookie (while supplies last) or take a ride down the snow hill can purchase wristbands at the Community Center front desk.

At 5 p.m., the city will host the Tree Lighting ceremony on the Community Center lawn. For the rest of the evening, there will be carolers and street musicians and a Holiday Market, in addition to the restaurants and shops along Del Mar. Downtown San Clemente, `100 and 200 blocks of Avenida Del Mar. san-clemente. org.

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MONDAY, DEC. 4 PINES PARK TREE LIGHTING 4:30-5:30 p.m. Santa and his elves will arrive at Pines Park on his Jolly Trolley to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age. The event will feature carolers, hot chocolate, cookies and the annual tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 5 SAN JUAN CITY COUNCIL HOLIDAY RECEPTION 4:30 p.m. Join the City of San Juan Capistrano at the Nydegger Building for cocoa and holiday cheer. The reception will mark the last council meeting of the year and final meeting in the temporary Council Chambers location before moving into the newly constructed Council Chambers at the Community Center in January 2024. Nydegger Building, 31421 La Matanza Street. sanjuancapistrano.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8 48TH ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:30 p.m. Join Dana Point Harbor for its 48th annual Boat Parade of Lights taking place on Friday, Dec. 8; Saturday, Dec. 9; and Sunday, Dec. 10. This year’s parade theme is “Candyland,” with boaters vying for prizes from best overall theme, most original and more.

Locals and visitors alike can look forward to exciting lighting installations along with holiday-themed photo opportunities, visits with Santa and more. To experience the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights: Candy Land on board one of the harbor’s 90-minute holiday cruises, visit danawharf.com/cruises. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danapointharbor.com/event/danapoint-harbor-48th-annual-boat-parade/.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 9 SANTA PAWS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your favorite furry friend to the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10, and have his or her picture taken with Santa. The cost is $15 for a picture, and you’ll receive the photo immediately. Additional photos can be purchased for $10. Start a family tradition with these keepsake photos of your beloved pets. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Photos will be taken in the Clock Courtyard directly in front of El Torito Restaurant.Please park in the main parking lot. Well-behaved dogs/pets welcome. All dogs should be on leashes. Clock Courtyard. 34521 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. petprojectfoundation. org/santa-paws-dpharbor/

SUNSETS WITH SANTA 3-5 p.m. Enjoy free visits with Santa on the San Clemente Municipal Pier with a beautiful sunset as your backdrop on Dec. 9, 16 and 17. Bring your

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own camera. For more information, contact the City of San Clemente’s Recreation Division at 949.

361.8264. san-clemente.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15 SC SOCIAL: POLAR EXPRESS TROLLEY ADVENTURE 5-8 p.m. All aboard the Polar Express! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season like never before at the City of San Clemente’s epic SC Social Trolley Adventure! Celebrate this holiday season with pizza, hot chocolate, games and a gingerbread decorating contest. But that’s not all.

The highlight of the night will be a thrilling trolley ride through the city to see all of the breathtaking Christmas lights and do activities along the way. san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16 HOLIDAYS WITH THE HOMIES 1-8 p.m. It’s Homies on the Hill: Holiday Edition.

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this traditional event, now sprinkled with some holiday cheer at Delahunt Brewery, Lost Winds Brewing and Artifex Brewing Company in San Clemente. Partygoers can cruise on the free shuttle making brewery hopping a breeze, score $2 off beers all day by punching your punchcard at each brewery and groove to live music at all locations. You can also flaunt your festive worst in the ugly sweater contest with three grand prizes.

Each brewery will have one winner receive a complimentary brew crawl for four people. There will be also be a holiday vendor show to knock your holiday shopping off the list, featuring delectable bites from top food vendors. Spread joy through the event’s toy drive in partnership with Station 59 and be entered in a raffle. You can also meet “Santa,” who will be making an appearance at each location to see if you’re on the naughty or nice list. This holiday extravaganza put in by your favorite breweries is a can’t-miss celebration. Delahunt, 1011 Calle Recodo.

949.503.2763. delahuntbrewing.com. Lost Winds, 924 Calle Negocio, #C. lostwindsbrewing. com. 949.361.5922. Artifex, 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A. artifex.beer. 949.429.7805.

MONDAY, DEC. 18, CANDY CANE LANES HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST The Dana Point Youth Board’s annual home decorating contest will take place between Monday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 21. Youth board members will visit the homes entered in the contest and judge them for best overall,

most creative and best use of theme. Winners will receive a sign to display on their yard and gift cards to local Dana Point businesses. Residents interested in entering their home to be featured on the Candy Cane Lanes map published on the city’s website and social media can email recreation@danapoint.org or call 949.248.3536.

The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, Dec. 15. Winners will be notified after Jan. 8.

THROUGH JAN. 4 DANA POINT’S HOLIDAY PASSPORT: LOYAL TO LOCAL Shop locally to help make an investment in the community all while supporting friends and neighbors. The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s Loyal to Local Holiday Shopping Campaign features the town’s unique local businesses and encourages shoppers to think local all holiday season long. The holiday passport program kicked off Nov. 15 and continues through Jan. 4. Pick up and then take your passport with you while you shop in the neighborhood. When you make a purchase at participating businesses, you’ll receive a special stamp equal to the amount of your purchase.

Collect enough stamps to fill the passport and submit your passport to the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce for a chance to win weekly prizes and a grand prize package. There’s no limit to the number of passports you can submit. The earlier you submit, the more chances you have to win. For more information, contact the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce at holiday@danapointchamber. com or 949.496.1555. danapointchamber.com/ holiday.

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SANTA’S JOLLY TROLLEY & LA PLAZA TREE LIGHTING 1:30-5:30 p.m. Santa and his elves from the Recreation Division will ride on his Jolly Trolley to make stops at Sunset Park, Dana Woods Park and Sea Canyon Park, where they’ll hand out pre-packaged treats for kids up to 12 years of age.

Santa’s elves will also collect letters to Santa. The letters should include your mailing address, so Santa can return a special letter to you. At the city’s last stop, La Plaza Park, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., the annual community tree-lighting ceremony will be held with carolers, hot chocolate, and cookies. The tree lighting will be held promptly at 5:15 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

‘CAPISTRANO LIGHTS: MISSION IN LIGHTS’ OPENING NIGHT 3-8 p.m. Celebrate the holidays at Orange County’s only Mission. Join the Mission on select days from Dec. 2 through Dec. 30 for daytime admission and an evening of holiday programming and fun.

“Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights” returns with a tree lighting, visits with Santa, Dickens-era carolers, a full-scale nativity scene, light features including a new lighted halo grove, a new butterfly orchard, dancing swallows and more—all are included with any Capistrano Lights ticket, which also includes same-day admission to the Mission. The tradition also brings back Community Christmas Trees, Family Wreaths and a harpist in the Serra Chapel. The Capistrano Lights audio tour will also be available throughout the entire month of December, so guests can enjoy hearing the Gospel and “The Night Before Christmas” reading while learning more about Capistrano Lights evening offerings. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

SAN JUAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 4 p.m. Join the City of San Juan Capistrano for its annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Historic Town Center Park. Festivities begin with pre-show entertainment, followed by a musical holiday production. The tree lighting will take place at 5:45 p.m., followed by a variety of holiday activities. Special event trolley services will be offered. The service includes two trolleys on 20-minute frequencies servicing a continuous loop from Junipero Serra Road (JSerra Catholic High School

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North Campus northern terminus) to a trolley stop at Stonehill Drive and Del Obispo Street. Historic Town Center Park 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuancapistrano.org.

SNOWY NIGHTS AT THE OUTLETS 5 p.m. Bring your family to experience a 15-minute Snowy Nights Snow Show at Center Court. The show will take place at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays going forward this December. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.

949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

SUNDAY | DEC. 3 STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP: NEW YEAR’S PLEDGE 9-11 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean institute. This month’s theme is New Year’s Pledge, with UCI Professor Jessica Pratt as the featured speaker along with her Global Sustainability Capstone students. Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free admission to Casa Romantica, and children can enjoy arts and crafts activities. This week, children can write letters to Santa. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age. The event will feature carolers, hot chocolate, cookies and the annual tree lighting at 5:15 p.m.

Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S 5:30-6:45 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners can participate in this $10 Introduction to Line Dancing lesson with instructor Anne Leslie. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

TUESDAY | DEC. 5 STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime, held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs. The event is geared for the 2- to 6-year-old age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.

WEDNESDAY | DEC. 6 A SLICE OF LITERARY ORANGE 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The next event in the Orange County Public Libraries’ series of keynote speakers will occur at San Clemente Library, featuring author Douglas Preston. Preston has written 29 New York Times bestsellers during his career of writing fiction and nonfiction books. Complimentary copies of his book, The Lost Tomb, will be available after the talk, and a book signing will also occur. San Clemente Library, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.8264. ocpl.org.

BOAT RIDE WITH SANTA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Take a 20-minute boat ride with Santa at the Dana Point Harbor this holiday season. Tickets are $5 per person, with proceeds benefiting Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 888.224.0603. danawharf.com.

OCEAN INSTITUTE TOWN HALL: A SEASIDE CHAT 5:30-8:30 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for its inaugural Town Hall: A Seaside Chat, in which the nonprofit’s board members and leadership team will share updates and engage with the community. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

MONDAY | DEC. 4

COUNTRY WEDNESDAY AT STILLWATER 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. In this Country Wednesday event, learn to dance along to country music for free

PINES PARK TREE LIGHTING 4:30-5:30 p.m. Santa and his elves will arrive at Pines Park on his Jolly Trolley

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and join Stillwater for some two-stepping and line-dancing fun. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY AT LOS MOLINOS BEER 8-9:30 p.m. Comedian Zane Lamprey continues his THIRSTY! stand-up tour at Los Molinos Beer Co. Pre-game the event by watching Lamprey’s comedy special “Tender Looks” on Amazon. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7 p.m. for VIP ticketholders and 7:30 p.m. for general admission. The event is for adults 21 and older. Los Molinos Beer Co., 151 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. 949.599.5029. eventbrite.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AHEAD

FRIDAY | DEC. 8 48TH ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:30 p.m. Join Dana Point Harbor for its 48th annual Boat Parade of Lights taking place Friday, Dec. 8; Saturday, Dec. 9; and Sunday, Dec. 10. This year’s parade theme is “Candyland,” with boaters vying for prizes from best overall theme, most original and more. Locals and visitors alike can look forward to exciting lighting installations along with holiday-themed photo opportunities, visits with Santa and more. To experience the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights: Candy Land on board one of the harbor’s 90-minute holiday cruises, visit danawharf.com/cruises. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danap ointharb or.com /event/danapoint-harbor-48th-annual-boat-parade/.

PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE AND HOLIDAY VIEWING PARTY 6:30-10 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a view of the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights from aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and experience a festive holiday cruise around the harbor. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets range from $10 for toddlers to $65 for adults. Those interested in viewing the parade from the shore can join the Ocean Institute for its annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party and enjoy hot cocoa and coffee, cookie decorating, live entertainment, a photobooth, holiday activities and more. Tickets range from $17 for children to $20 for adults.

The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE Section 00100 Notice Inviting Bids MONTALVO AND RIVIERA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES COATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT PROJECT NO. 23802 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: MONTALVO AND RIVIERA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES COATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 23802 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 , on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www. san-clemente.org/vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. T he project includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, methods and processes, tools, implements and machinery which are necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. The work to be performed, consists, in general, of clearing and grubbing as necessary to complete the work, and removing the existing bridge coating, sandblasting, surface preparation, and painting of the Montalvo and Riviera Pedestrian Bridges located at 200-ft west of the intersection of Avenida Montalvo and Avenida Lobeiro, and is in close proximity and parallel to OCTA Metrolink railroad bridge.

4. Contract Time. The work must be completed within sixty (60) working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”, Class “B”, or Class “C33”. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

5.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”, Class “B”, or Class “C33”. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

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5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 00410), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab. 7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected.

For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 within 24 hours of the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN MONTALVO AND RIVIERA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES COATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT Project No. 23802 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting.

A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the job site on December 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

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13. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Belgin Cuhadaroglu at cuhadaroglub@san-clemente.org no later than December 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated November 30, 2023 .

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JONAS CARLSWARD, an individual; and DOES 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF : (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CAPISTRANO ENTERPRISES I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website ( www.lawhelpcalifornia.org, the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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

Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

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

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, ( www.sucorte.ca.gov o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-20 23 - 01319889- C L - BC -CJC Judge Corey S. Cramin The name and address of the court is : ( El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Lane Nussbaum 265200 Nussbaum APC 27489 Agoura Rd., Suite 102 (818) 600-1919 Agoura Hills , CA 91301 DATE: (Fecha) 04/17/2023 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) J. Valencia, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times November 30 , December 7, 14, 21, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23 FL001051 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Daniel Park and Joy Park on behalf of Haram Park, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name HARAM PARK Proposed Name SHINE PARK

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THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 02/01/2024 Time: 8:30 am Dept: L74 The address of the court is: Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 928683205. Other: REMOTE (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 11/06/2023 JUDGE JULIE A. PALAFOX, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2023-01349996-CU-PT-CJC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JOHN GEORGE LOSAK III filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name JOHN GEORGE LOSAK III Proposed Name JAY LOSAK THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 12/27/2023 Time: 8:30 am Dept: D100 The address of the court is: Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Other: REMOTE HEARING (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 11/7/2023 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

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GUEST OPINION |Eat My Words by Cheryl Pruett

Beyond Gift Cards—Turn to Local Restaurants as a Holiday Gift Source

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Flights’ T-shirts and ball caps is ooking for a slightly differa browse-worthy store with iron ent holiday gift or stockskillets, crow-emblazoned towing-stuffer idea? els and a variety of drink glassLocal restaurants may be es (wine, whiskey, port, high ball, the answer to your gift giving etc.). or last-minute presents. Many The provisions include cocktail restaurants offer more than gift mixers, stuffed olives, specialty cards and meals. seasoned peanuts, crafted marshWhile a gift card provides a EAT MY WORDS BY mallows, and so much more. Gifts welcome experience to dine out, CHERYL PRUETT or stocking stuffers abound. keep in mind the gift card is something you pair with other restaurant-branded merchandise or retail Teahouse on Los Rios and TEA-que Boutique surprises.

From T-shirts and hat merchandise from 31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. a favorite restaurant, the gift giving can in- 949.443.3914. teahouseonlosrios.com It’s more than tea time. Next door to the clude everything from provisions for home use or even a membership experience with Teahouse is the gift shop filled with gift ideas from loose leaf tea (of course) to tea a wine and cheese twist.

Here are ideas for holiday shopping at pots, tea cups, home décor (pillows, etc.), places you normally grab a meal, coffee or aprons, stuffed animals and dolls, hats and garden items. tea.

For a holiday gift experience, the Teahouse on Los Rios offers Holiday High Door Six 370 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente. Tea ($89 per) through Jan. 7 and for kids 12 and younger a Nutcracker Tea ($45 per) 949.503.1719. shopdoor6.com This is Flights and Irons’ retail mar- through Jan. 7. ket with an emphasis on mixology and much more. Among items in addition to Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee

360 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente/Capistrano Beach. 949.388.4015. alohanaacaioc.com Looking for beachy items, useful products and local art? More than smoothies, acai bowls and coffee are packed into the local gathering place.

Yes, there are gift cards available and Alohana T-shirts and insulated mugs, etc.

However, examples of items for gift giving include charcuterie boards, Mexican woven beach blankets (73 inches by 48 inches), Mexican woven bags, framed posters of famous beaches, as well as small, handcrafted surfboard wall clocks, Thread brand key chains, wallets and lanyards, environment-conscious bracelets, kitchen towels by Geometry and also Surf Ghetto Resin Art. Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.388.8900. j-fat.com Bring Jimmy’s home in the form of its personal label Jimmy’s Famous Chipotle Ketchup (16 ounces for $8).

Perfect for a stocking-stuffer or paired with a Jimmy’s gift card.

Maison Café + Market’s “little sister,”

Avec Moi 24501 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point.

949.218.8431. avecmoidanapoint.com Say cheese (and wine)!

Located inside Maison Café, the wine and cheese shop offers a special experience through membership in Club de Vin. The monthly membership ($65 a month) includes two bottles of wine monthly for pickup, a complimentary cheese plate each month, 10% off all visits to Avec Moi (not available during happy hour), and a free glass of wine when you pick up your monthly wines.

Other perks include invites to a quarterly soiree and a members’ VIP event. More than a stocking-stuffer gift!

Cheryl Pruett is an award-winning journalist and editor, having covered Orange County city and county topics to the food scene for Orange County Register, Patch.com and local magazines. She has called Dana Point/Capistrano Beach home for more than 30 years. 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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Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Pictured is a group of girls beachside in San

Clemente, circa 1940s. In the background, you can see the mansions of the Pasadena Colony located on the site of what is today Beachcomber Hotel. This photo 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 sraymundo@picketfencemedia.com.

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GOLDEN STATE SCHS boys cross country wins first-ever CIF State Championship

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

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t was a run to history and a run to redemption for the San Clemente boys cross country team at the CIF State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Woodward Park in Fresno.

After being edged out for the state title last year by Great Oak of Temecula, the Tritons took on the same course and same Great Oak team and dominated the Division I field with three runners in the top 10 and all five scoring runners in the top 27 to finally capture the program’s first-ever CIF State Championship.

The back-to-back, CIF-SS Division 1 champion Tritons qualified for the Nike Cross Nationals for the second straight season, and San Clemente will run against the nation’s best in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 2. San Clemente finished seventh at Nationals last year.

Last season, San Clemente and Great Oak had split the CIF postseason honors. The Tritons captured their first-ever CIF-SS championship, and despite their leading after the first mile and closing the gap in the third mile, Great Oak held off San Clemente for the state championship.

This season, there was never a doubt for the Tritons.

San Clemente and Great Oak were tied at the first mile with nearly each runner at the

hip of their counterpart. By the second mile, San Clemente had pushed well ahead, with senior Brett Ephraim pulling out into second place, and the Tritons’ trail runner with a sizeable gap on Great Oak’s fifth runner.

When it was all said and done, San Clemente simply outpaced the entire field with a 54-point margin over Great Oak and the fifthbest team time in Division I history (1:16:28) to capture the Tritons’ first boys state championship.

San Clemente’s girls won a state title in 2011.

While Long Beach Millikan’s Jason Parra led wire-to-wire for the individual state title, Ephraim earned top scoring honors, as Parra qualified without his team, and only team runners earn points at the state championship.

The Colorado State-bound Ephraim was seventh after the first mile, fourth after the second mile and finished second with a time of 14:58. The senior bested his October time from the Clovis Invitational on the same course by more than 30 seconds.

Senior Taj Clark was the next Triton across the line in ninth at 15:12, and his twin brother, Pierce Clark, finished 13th at 15:17. Sophomore Dallin Harrington finished 25th at 15:28, and senior Kai Olsen rounded out the scoring in 27th at 15:30.

San Clemente boys cross country captured the program’s first CIF State Championship and will run at Nationals for the second straight season. Photo Courtesy of the Ephraim Family.

Also running for San Clemente were senior Isaac Gould in 74th (15:58) and freshman Yohan Anderson in 140th (16:38) out of 182 state championship runners.

Just as South Orange County dominated the CIF-SS Finals, two more area teams won CIF State Championships and will join the San Clemente boys at the Nike Cross Nationals.

In Division III, the Dana Hills boys posted the best team time of the day (1:16:19) to capture their first state championship since 2009 and fifth state title overall. The Dolphins were led by junior Evan Noonan, who repeated as individual state champion in a blistering 14:35.

Dana Hills’ team time was the best-ever in Division III. Dana Hills’ girls finished fourth in Division III, with junior Annie Ivarsson coming in ninth at 18:07 and senior Quinci Lott coming

in 15th at 18:24.

In Division IV, the JSerra girls continued their run of total domination with four runners in the top 10 to capture their third consecutive state championship and sixth state title overall. The Lions posted the lowest score and fastest time in Division IV history. Sophomore Summer Wilson finished second at 17:31, and junior Sophie Polay finished third at 17:32.

JSerra’s boys finished as runner-up in Division IV with 124 points to state champion St. Francis’ 66 points. Junior Bradley Arrey finished 10th at 15:26, and senior Saul Orozco finished 11th at 15:31.

In Division V, St. Margaret’s saw their girls finish eighth overall, with sophomore Li Joyce finishing 16th at 18:58, and their boys finish 15th overall, with senior Everrett Capelle coming in seventh at 15:28.SC

LIFE TIME RSC HOSTS PRO PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

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rofessional pickleball returns to San Clemente with back-to-back championship events over a six-day stretch at Life Time Rancho San Clemente.

After wildly successful weekends for both the individual-based PPA Tour’s Orange Country Cup and team-based Major League Pickleball Season 1 Finals at Life Time in June, both pro circuits will again be awarding championships at the San Clemente venue.

From Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3, the CIBC PPA Tour Finals will be contested with morning sessions beginning at 10 a.m., broadcast by PBTV, and afternoon sessions beginning at 2 p.m., broadcast on PBTV and Tennis Channel.

Sunday’s championship matches will begin at 4 p.m. and broadcast by Fox Sports 1.

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the-finals. Parking will be off-site at the Outlets at San Clemente, with shuttle service to Life Time.

Major League Pickleball returns to hold its second championship event in San Clemente this season with the Season 2 Playoffs on Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 5.

To continue its integration with the PPA Tour and ensure success for both leagues moving forward, Major League Pickleball adjusted its Season 2 schedule to follow up the PPA Finals. MLP was originally scheduled to play the following weekend. The large majority of players compete in both circuits.

On Monday, the Challenger Level matches begin at 8 a.m., with the St. Louis Shock taking on the California BLQK Bears, and Premier Level matches begin at 10 a.m., with D.C. Pickleball team locking horns with the Orlando Squeeze, followed by the Chicago Slice matching up with Miami Pickleball Club.

Both the individual-based PPA Tour and team-based Major League Pickleball return to Life Time Rancho San Clemente for back-to-back championship events. Photo Courtesy of Carvanna PPA Tour

On Tuesday, the Challenger Level winner will take on the SoCal Hard Eights at 9:30 a.m. for the Season Two title, and the Premier Level winners will play for their MLP championship at noon.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS SOME SAND San Clemente sand replenishment project to kick off next week; what does that mean for local surfers?

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ext month, the San Clemente sand replenishment project will begin in earnest.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Manson Construction, the contractor for the San Clemente Shoreline Project, will place more than 251,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach between Linda Lane and T-Street over the course of about 50 days, the first installment of a 50-year project.

The sand will be dredged from an offshore area near Oceanside and, hopefully, bring back some much-needed beach to the San Clemente Pier area.

From Beach Road in Capistrano Beach, through North Beach, down to Calafia State Park and all the way south through San Onofre State Park, South Orange County beaches have been ravaged by coastal erosion over the past 20 years.

Last July, a study, entitled “Critical Erosion Areas,” was released and detailed the state of the coast, finding that in some instances areas have been losing more than five feet of beach every year since 2001.

The stated goals of the sand replenishment project are to help reduce damage to infrastructure during storms and big-swell events, as well as slow down coastal erosion.

Of course, as surfers, the idea of putting all that sand on the beach conjures up only one thing: sandbars. As we roll into what may be a historic El Niño winter, the thought of a couple hundred thousand cubic yards of extra sand induces visions of A-frame peaks and wide, open barrels.

The catch is that nobody really knows what’s going to happen to the sand once it’s placed on the beaches, and nothing is being done to ensure that the sand sticks around.

As designed now, sand will be dredged to San Clemente beaches every five to six years for the next 50 years. That means that, by about 2073, more than two million cubic yards of sand will have been relocated to the pier area.

Meanwhile, organizations including Surfrider Foundation and Save Our

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Beaches San Clemente are pursuing more long-range solutions that will ensure the new sand that’s being dredged sticks around for a while.

There are a few ideas being tossed around now, but no concrete go-forward plan has been finalized.

Everything from relocating the railroad tracks, to creating a living shoreline, to man-made reefs have all been discussed, but it’s a complicated subject with a lot of various stakeholders and interests to consider.

“Traditional sand replenishment has been a commonly employed approach to combat coastal erosion. However, it comes with limitations,” explained Surfrider’s Mandy Sackett. “Sand replenishment is short-term, as the ocean can easily whisk sand back into the ocean, plus it is also expensive, requires frequent maintenance, and can have detrimental effects on waves and the environment.”

“Based on other restoration projects in the Oceanside Littoral Cell, it seems unlikely that this sand will appreciably widen the beach at San Clemente State Park, which is eroding at a rapid rate,” Save Our Beaches said in a statement.

“Meanwhile, most of North Beach and the south end beaches have no dry sand left at all, only waves crashing against the rocky seawall protecting the railroad,” Save Our Beaches continued. “These high rates of erosion

GROM OF THE WEEK

EDEN WALLA

BY JAKE HOWARD

One day she’s hanging around the Stoke-O-Rama at T-Street, and the next thing you know, Eden Walla is rolling up the coast to compete in the Cold Water Classic in Santa Cruz or flying south to Brazil to represent the United States at the ISA World Junior Championship.

Such is the trajectory of Walla at the moment.

The rising San Clemente star has been on an amazing run lately. As this goes to press, she’s made it through her Round

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Manson Construction on Nov. 21 conduct some pre-construction work ahead of the official start to the long-awaited Shoreline Protection Project. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

are moving inwards and will soon affect more public beaches unless quick action is taken.”

The solution will arise from everyone working together and hammering through the details. Consensus will be critical to whatever the final outcome looks like. That means that if you’re a surfer and you’re reading this, you should get involved.

If you want to keep surfing in San Clemente and surrounding areas, and if you want your kids to be able to grow up surfing here, you have valuable, important insight, experience, and perspective to share. There’s a seat at the table waiting for you.

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for several 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.

2 heat in the Under 16 division in Brazil.

There’s a lot of surfing left to do, but she did post the single highest wave score of the round—an impressive 8.50.

Prior to leaving town with the American junior national team, Walla headed to Northern California to compete in the WSL Qualifying Series. Finishing a very impressive third place, Walla didn’t take long getting used to the colder water and the hotter competition.

Time flies when you’re having fun, and it most definitely looks as if Walla’s having a ball these days If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.SC

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Water Temperature: 62-63 Degrees F Water Visibility: San Clemente: 6-8’ Catalina: 15-25’ Thursday: Primary WNW swell rolls in, along with a little SSW swell, for waves mainly running waist to chest high, (3-4’). Light offshore winds in the early morning, shift to a southerly sea breeze for the afternoon.

High tide near 6’ makes for swampy surf mid morning, then wave shape improves mid day as the tide ebbs out.

Outlook: Increasing westerly winds will worsen conditions during the day on Friday while wave size holds fairly steady. Surf will slowly taper off over the weekend as smaller swell moves in, for mostly thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’), on Sunday. Light/variable winds in the mornings on Saturday and Sunday, are followed by light+ to periodically moderate onshores in the afternoons. Later morning high tides slowly subside Friday through the weekend.

Eden Walla. Photo: Courtesy of Pablo Jimenez/ISA

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