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DECEMBER 2-8, 2021 | VOLUME 16, ISSUE 48

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The city and the Downtown Business Association are set to bring back the time-tested tradition of the Santa’s Village by the Sea on Saturday, Dec. 4. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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CCC Gives Local Governments Guidance on Sea-Level Rise

City to Accept Funds to Aid Homeless Outreach Services

Bella Kenworthy Makes History with 4 NSSA National Titles

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Santa’s Village by the Sea Makes Long-Awaited Return

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Good tidings and cheer are back on display this holiday season, as the City of San Clemente will bring back the annual Santa’s Village by the Sea event along Avenida Del Mar on Saturday night, Dec. 4.

The holiday event will include the Holly Jolly Hoopla, the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, and Puttin’ on the Glitz, sponsored by the Downtown Business Association.

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors and their families can enjoy a spread of games, cookie decorating, inflatables, and a snow hill, sponsored by the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Foundation.

The tree lighting ceremony will commence at 4:45 p.m., and from 5-9 p.m., there will be music, food, and holiday shopping available.

Samantha Wylie, the Parks and Recreation Department director, said the city is looking forward to switching back from the Holly Jolly Trolley Trot it put on amid the pandemic last year.

“We’re really excited to bring back our

annual tree lighting ceremony, see the snow hill come back, close down Del Mar to bring opportunity to the businesses downtown and showcase the holiday atmosphere and joyful nature that the Santa’s Village by the Sea events bring to this community,” Wylie said.

She added that visitors can expect a multitude of decorations, along the street and inside the shops that will be open as well. There will be music at the top of Del Mar, provided by the DBA, and an open-air artisan market with other smaller vendors at Ola Vista.

This year, the DBA focused on setting up a scaled-back vendor fair opportunity that will place more spotlight on the businesses in town.

“We expect a lot of the Del Mar businesses to come out and engage with the public, and it’ll be a great local event,” said DBA Board Chairperson Chris Aitken.

Unlike in previous years, there will not be a beer garden or food trucks present.

The children’s activities will be located near the San Clemente Community Center, and the tree lighting will take place on the lawn, at the corner of Del Mar and Calle Seville.

Wylie said that the tree lighting kicks off the holiday season for her, and she enjoys seeing the community glow, as she called the event a good marker of both ringing in the holiday season and

Both the city and the Downtown Business Association are excited to bring back the time-tested tradition of the Santa’s Village by the Sea event this Saturday, Dec. 4. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

looking forward to the new year.

“I also love seeing, even post-pandemic—and this was the case before the pandemic—that this event has always brought friends back together, families back together, (and) it’s a great landing place to see communities thrive and spend time together,” she said.

Aitken was disappointed to learn last year that they could not hold Santa’s Village by the Sea and Puttin’ on the Glitz, but he understood the factors behind those circumstances. He echoed Wylie’s enthusiasm for this year’s return.

“It’s just great, after a year, to see the

progress that we’ve made and also to be able to bring back this local community event, which has become very beloved in our community for decades,” he said.

Del Mar will be closed to motorists from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, from El Camino Real to Calle Seville. Ola Vista will be closed from Avenida Cabrillo to Avenida Granada from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Pre-sale activity wristbands will remain on sale for $15 each until 3 p.m. Saturday, and they can be purchased on the city’s website. Wristbands are required to play any of the games, decorate a cookie, or take a ride down the snow hill.

CCC Gives Local Governments Guidance on Sea-Level Rise

pact coastal resources. SLR is expected to increase “coastal erosion, tidal inundation, submergence of nearshore lands, groundwater rise, and seawater intrusion.”

The guidance adds that planning ahead and adapting infrastructure to be more resilient against sea-level rise is significantly more cost-effective than addressing the damage and rebuilding after the fact.

“These changes represent significant investments in the future and future infrastructure capacity,” the guidelines state.

Coastal cities can adopt an LCP to retain more control over the project approval process within a city’s coastal zone and to guide development in partnership with the CCC. LCPs contain the ground rules for future development and protection of coastal resources in the state’s 76 coastal cities and counties.

“All cities in the Coastal Zone (are) required to have an LCP; however, to date, only 75% of the California coastline is covered by a certified LCP,” according to the City of San Clemente’s website.

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BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The California Coastal Commission (CCC) adopted new Sea Level Rise Guidance for Critical Infrastructure at its Nov. 17 meeting.

The guidance focuses on adapting transportation and water infrastructure to be resilient against sea-level rise (SLR) and provides recommendations for how local governments can address the matter through Local Coastal Programs (LCP).

Over the coming decades, the CCC’s Sea Level Rise Guidance stated, “California’s aging infrastructure is reaching the end of its useful life and will need major maintenance, upgrades, or replacement.”

The guidance states that failure to plan and adapt critical infrastructure will im-

The California Coastal Commission adopted new Sea Level Rise Guidance for Critical Infrastructure, which focuses on adapting transportation and water infrastructure to be resilient against sea-level rise (SLR) and provides recommendations for how local governments can address SLR through Local Coastal Programs. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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City to Accept Funds to Aid Homeless Outreach Services

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente City Council voted, 3-2, on Nov. 16 to authorize the city’s application and receipt of funding from a state-sponsored program to assist those in San Clemente experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness.

Councilmember Steve Knoblock and Mayor Pro Tem Gene James voted against adopting the resolution.

The city will receive $482,867 in January 2022 for the first two years of funds provided by the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program that was established in 2017, when former Gov. Edmund “Jerry” Brown signed the Building Jobs and Homes Act. The city will also receive around $217,000 each of the next three years, totaling an estimated grant amount of $1,134,240.

After the State Housing and Community Development Department released a Notice of Funding Availability in February 2020 for calendar year 2019, the City Council decided in July 2020 to wait to apply for both 2019 and 2020 funds.

The city is eligible to receive $189,040 in 2019 funds and $293,827 from 2020.

The PLHA financially supports local governments’ efforts in eligible housing and homelessness activities, provided that they meet any of the 10 eligible uses listed by the program and that the city submits a five-year plan stating how they would spend its grant money.

(Cont. from page 3) When a city gets a CCC-certified Local Coastal Program, it is required to complete Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessments and Coastal Resiliency Plans. The LCP contains two primary components: a Land Use Plan (LUP) and a Local Implementation Plan (IP). These components provide measures to implement the plan, such as zoning ordinances.

In 2016, the City of Dana Point received a $135,000 LCP Planning Grant from the CCC to prepare the Vulnerability Assessment.

According to the Dana Point City website, the assessment will “aid the City in evaluating future coastal hazard impacts and identifying new and enhanced coastal hazard adaptation strategies to combat SLR.” In 2017, the City of San Clemente also received a $135,000 LCP Planning Grant from the CCC to prepare the Vulnerability Assessment. The city was also awarded a $75,000 LCP grant in 2018 to put together the Coastal Resiliency Plan.

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The program is secured through a $75 fee on recording of real estate documents, through which it uses 70% of the revenues collected to provide financial assistance to municipalities.

City staff presented the grant opportunity and eligible funding options to the Human Affairs Committee during a Sept.

20 meeting. Staff included the option to fund eligible activities that would either:

Under the former option, referred to as activity No. 6, the city could use the funds to retain its current full-time community outreach worker and hire a second one through 2026, as well pay for travel expenses to transport program participants, or support a rapid rehousing program.

For the latter activity, identified as activity No. 2, the city could provide loans to homeowners for the development or rehabilitation of ADUs and/or preserve affordable rental housing by funding organizations such as Mary Erickson Community Housing.

Human Affairs recommended supporting activity No. 6, specifically by funding two community outreach positions, as well as transportation assistance.

The current community outreach worker, Karlie Hunter, has worked with the city for five months, providing street outreach engagement and case manage-

ment services to the homeless population within San Clemente.

Her case management duties require performing individual assessments, inputting data into Orange County’s Homeless Management Information System, working with local service providers for referrals, and providing transportation assistance.

Community Development Director Cecilia Gallardo-Daly said during her presentation at the council meeting that staff agrees with Human Affairs’ recommendation, as all the tasks required of Hunter reduce her opportunities to conduct street outreach.

“The thought is that the second full-time community outreach worker could provide street outreach 50% of the time, while the other 50% of their time could be spent providing case management, uploading data information, and preparing those monthly reports,” Gallardo-Daly said.

Once Councilmember Chris Duncan confirmed that the council was not in favor of activity No. 2, he commented that he did not see a way for individuals to take full advantage of the outreach and services provided by both the city and Orange County unless they had a stable environment.

He added that he supported eligible activity No. 5, listed as capitalized reserves for services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing, and that the homeless numbers in the city had not changed significantly despite Hunter’s efforts.

“I’d like to see that we don’t have any people at North Beach, so that we have quality of life and safety for all people in the city,” Duncan said. “I don’t think we can do that if there’s not housing with

services connected for those people to go to. I just don’t think we can do it.”

Mayor Kathy Ward said she was not certain that the incoming $217,000 per year over the next three years would do enough for supportive housing. Councilmember Laura Ferguson and James agreed.

“A lot of (the spending) is transportation to get to Santa Ana, where clearly the Board of Supervisors have all the services,” Ward said.

Knoblock, who voted against adopting the resolution, disagreed with Human Affairs’ recommendation, saying he supported activity No. 2 and No. 9, which stipulates that local governments provide homeownership opportunities including, but not limited to, down-payment assistance.

He added that he didn’t see anywhere in the five-year plan that addressed affordable housing.

“The reason why housing is so expensive is that land is expensive, and the process to build a home is incredibly expensive,” Knoblock said. “I didn’t see anything in here that suggested an analysis of any kind regarding the planning and permitting process to streamline the process to make it more affordable and easier for people to build.”

Within the proposed plan, the funding for retaining the two outreach workers will receive 85% of the PLHA allocations for 2022 and 2023, and will increase to 90% over the final three years. The transportation costs will initially receive 10% of the allocations before decreasing to 5%, and the administrative allocation for city staff will remain at 5% throughout the plan’s lifetime.

The city can carry over unexpended funds into the next program year but must spend it all by April 30, 2028.

Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and recommends an approach to improve coastal infrastructure resiliency, was available for a six-week public comment period through Nov. 18.

The San Clemente City Council will consider adopting the plan at its Dec. 7 meeting. San Clemente’s draft Implementation Plan is also in development, and is expected to be available for public comment in late 2021 or early 2022, according to the city’s website.

The CCC’s SLR Guidance for Critical Infrastructure outlines adaptation strategies for transportation infrastructure and planning for resilient water infrastructure, and includes model policies.

The new guidance highlights four types of strategies to address SLR: protection, accommodation, retreat, and hybrid strategies. The most appropriate adaptation strategy will depend on circumstances and vary from project to project. The guidelines also add that planning should reflect short-, mid-, and long-term timescales that address the state’s “best available sea-level

rise projection parameters.”

The guidelines state that hard armoring such as sea walls are costly, require increasing maintenance—they are continually impacted by waves and rising tides—and will not protect infrastructure from groundwater flooding.

Additionally, the guidelines cite a 2019 study that estimates relocating vulnerable infrastructure to be more cost-effective in the long term compared to protecting it through armoring or accommodation strategies.

Instead, the guidance recommends a phased, nature-based approach to addressing SLR. A nature-based adaptation strategy aims to “improve ecological and natural systems while reducing the impacts of coastal flooding and erosion,” according to the guidelines.

Such an approach is being considered at Capistrano Beach, where OC Parks is working to get a pilot project approved to shore up the local amenity by adding a strip of buried cobble and vegetated sand dunes along either the South reach or North reach.

A nature-based adaptation strategy is not always feasible, however. The guidelines state that when a solely nature-based approach is not feasible, a partial and phased relocation with infrastructure or “hard” shoreline protection can be combined with nature-based adaptation.

In San Clemente’s Coastal Resiliency Plan that the council will consider next week, the city outlines areas vulnerable to SLR and resiliency strategies to protect them.

One resiliency strategy the city identifies is a living shoreline, which may look similar to the shoreline protection proposed for Capistrano Beach. The living shoreline strategy would look to reestablish natural dunes and could protect shoreline structures, recreational resources, roadways and infrastructure.

The City of Dana Point said staff is still evaluating the updated guidance and was not prepared to comment. As of publication, San Clemente officials had not responded to requests seeking comment.

• Assist persons experiencing or are at risk of homelessness; or • Allow the city to predevelop, develop, acquire, rehabilitate and preserve affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

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NEWS BITES

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

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SATURDAY, DEC. 4

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

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

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Women’s Group Donates Thanksgiving Dinners to Marine Corps Families San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated (SCARWF) delivered 55 Thanksgiving dinners, including pies, to Marine Corps families at the DeLuz Community in Camp Pendleton on Nov. 23.

SCARWF’s annual event enables the members to meet each family, wishing them a happy Thanksgiving while thanking them for their service to the country.

With the help of Albertsons, located at 989 Avenida Pico, members of the local group raised the funds necessary to feed the military families.

TUESDAY, DEC. 7

(From left) SCARWF President Susan St. Peters, publicity chairperson Sue Pieczentkowski, Victoria Rennie of SCARWF Military Outreach, and retired Navy corpsman Michael D’Amico. Photo: Courtesy of SCARWF

tact FAM at 949.492.8477, ext. 101.

SC | FAM Distributes Thanksgiving Feasts to Families in Need Volunteers with Family Assistance Ministries handed out Thanksgiving food supplies to more than 1,200 people as part of the nonprofit’s Thanksgiving Feast drive-thru distribution event on Saturday, Nov. 27.

“The food was donated by the community, the volunteers were people from our community, and the clients were people in our community who just need a little help with Thanksgiving this year,” Mary Gray Perdue, chief of development for FAM, explained in an email.

Those in need drove their cars through the distribution line at FAM’s Resource Center in San Clemente, where they were greeted by Drumstick, the Dana Point Turkey Trot mascot, and 54 volunteers who provided words of encouragement and food.

The 1,261 people who drove through received food for a Thanksgiving feast, including a turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, stuffing, yams and green beans, among other items. They also received diapers, pumpkins and FAM’s monthly USDA food distribution.

“The food was donated over the last month by wonderful people and organizations in the community who wanted to help,” FAM said in a press release. “Many who came through the line to receive food are families, seniors, and veterans who just need a little hand-up this year with cost of food rising and still trying to recover from the financial impact of COVID-19.”

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receive face paintings at many arts and crafts fairs in San Clemente.

“She leaves a legacy of her GridArt instructing product and maintaining a center for art in this community while guiding students to mastery in oil painting,” the release said.

Von Lortz’s farewell party on Dec. 23 will be held at her gallery at 205 Avenida Cabrillo. For more information about the event, contact Layne Jace Fant at 949.444.6674.

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Owner Set to Retire with Farewell Party Mary Von Lortz, an instructor and the proprietor of Mary’s Art Classes and Von Lortz Sidestreet Gallery, will be retiring at the end of the year, as she’s sold her San Clemente business.

On Dec. 23, from 6-9 p.m., Von Lortz will host a “Farewell Miss Mary” retirement party at her Avenida Cabrillo studio, and is inviting the community to attend.

“Fondly known as ‘Miss Mary’ to two generations of San Clemente children and their parents, she will be having her last day of instruction on Dec. 23,” a press release announcing Von Lortz’s retirement said. “Come and share your memories and wish her well in retirement.”

Von Lortz, the release explained, acquired the studio in 1998 from Maria Hanxleden, who ran the space as an art instruction studio. The new owner, Claire Kavaya, will commence operations, continuing to run it as an art instruction studio, on Jan. 1.

“For 23 years, Mary Von Lortz has instructed students of all ages, attracting a clientele from well beyond San Clemente.

Yet, it is the people of San Clemente to whom she expresses her gratitude for their years of support,” the release said.

Though she’ll be retiring, Von Lortz, an accomplished professional artist who sold her original works at the Sidestreet Gallery, will continue her career in the field, the release explained.

Over the years, Von Lortz has provided a free booth for children to make art and

SC | City Gives Parking

Pass Holder Grace Period for Renewals San Clemente Parking Pass holders will have an additional couple of weeks to get their parking permits renewed, as the city will offer a grace period through Jan. 14 for passes that are set to expire on Dec. 31.

The grace period, the city said in a press release on Monday, Nov. 29, will be in effect because city offices will be closed for its annual furlough between Dec. 24 and Jan. 3. The city offices are scheduled to reopen Jan. 4.

“After the grace period has expired, all residents are expected to have their parking permits renewed,” the city said in its announcement.

San Clemente residents can purchase the permits to park in city-operated metered parking spaces for $50. Non-residents can also pay for the permits for $100.

Those looking to apply for a parking permit can do so at san-clemente.org/parking.

According to the city, permits are mailed out within two business days. For more information about the parking permits, contact the city’s finance division at 949.361.8315.

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Dorothy Visser Senior Center 10:30 a.m. The Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host “Health Talks” with Dr. Trinh, who will lead a MemorialCaresponsored chat about the “hottest topics of the day.” The center will also host a Grief Support Group, held on the first Tuesday of each month, facilitated by Gayle Heuser, MA, MM, of Silverado Hospice at 1 p.m. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

City Council 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in person at the San Clemente Community Center, as well as virtually.

The meeting will be livestreamed on city’s YouTube channel. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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

San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. The San Clemente Toastmasters will continue to meet every Tuesday online through Zoom.

Email fardad.fs@gmail.com to receive a link to join. 858.900.6175. sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8

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

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Letters to The Editor RESPONSE TO JAMES’ LEGAL WOES MICHAEL WEINBAUM, San Clemente I was saddened to read the recent articles about two of San Clemente’s leading lights, Alan Hostetter and Mayor Pro Tem Gene James, and their unfortunate legal woes: the former an indicted insurrectionist plotter (allegedly), and the latter sued for defamation after reportedly getting into an argument in a bar and then texting about it.

But, now that the City Council’s pathetic and wasteful (to taxpayers) effort to have James’ legal defense fees covered has been dispositively rejected, I have what I think is a good idea. James should do as Hostetter has done—go pro se.

I’m sure with James’ silver tongue and keen intellect, he would acquit himself as well in the courtroom, representing himself, as he has on behalf of the residents of San Clemente.

OUTDOOR DINING SUGGESTION NANCY LIVINGSTON, San Clemente Since the outdoor dining structures have been taken down along Avenida Del Mar, dozens of parking spaces have opened up. This is good for the smaller retailers who lost parking during the day when we are open.

While, as a small retailer, I am a proponent of outdoor dining, there were a number of restaurants who promised to abide by the city’s regulations to be open six days a week, eight hours a day, but did not, and these parking spaces were blocked during the day without dining customers, thus affecting all business owners.

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Where will these children be educated? They won’t be able to travel outside of the United States or even see a Broadway show in New York City without proof of the vaccine.

We know that the vaccine helps save lives. What this image represents is the pandemic of the unvaccinated.

How is this different from the other mandated vaccines necessary for children to attend public schools?

Are the parents who claim “My Body, My Choice” also Pro-Choice to be consistent with the origin of the phrase?

The dramatic photo of the hundreds of shoes represents that you can run, but you can’t hide from the more than 750,000 U.S. deaths, and more than five million worldwide from the pandemic since 2020.

Sadly, the unvaccinated in September were at 14 times higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated people, according to new data posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The data is here.

Run and catch up to 2021.

that our customers found it difficult to park.

So where did shoppers park? They parked in the adjacent residential areas, which are already heavily impacted.

When City Council votes to eliminate the few parking spaces we have, their decisions have consequences.

If and when outdoor dining comes back to Avenida Del Mar, and I hope it does, there are a few suggestions for our city leaders.

1. Enforce the regulation that restaurants must be open six days a week, eight hours a day, for the privilege of having outdoor street dining.

2. Do not take up as many parking spaces per restaurant.

3. Have some quality standards in design.

4. Do not block storefronts with high structures.

5. Do not permit restaurants that have outdoor dining in back of their restaurants to also have street outdoor dining.

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All of us wish Avenida Del Mar to be successful for all businesses, which includes restaurant outdoor dining, but let’s be fair to all the business owners, not just a few, and have fewer parking spaces eliminated. The downtown needs parking in order to survive and prosper.

YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE ROSEMARIE ALLAIRE, Dana Point I am trying to understand the hundreds of shoes that were left in front of the CUSD offices to represent that parents would take their children out of school if a COVID-19 vaccine mandate was in effect for California students.

Join SC Times for Beachside Chat on Friday, Dec. 3, at 8 a.m.

The chat will be held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All are welcome.

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GETTING OUT

bor through Jan. 2. Each night throughout the holiday season, the Harbor’s magnificent light display will illuminate the evening sky for guests of all ages to enjoy. Themed light exhibits throughout the Harbor will include Candy Cane Lane, a popular “Merry Kiss Me” arch, lighted trees and much more.

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THURSDAY | 02 WINTERSCAPE Times vary. Enjoy live music, appearances by Santa, ice skating, ice curling, and more throughout December (ending Dec. 23) during this new event at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.299.7219. sanjuanoutpost.com.

CASA LUMINA HOLIDAY WALK 5-7 p.m. Now through Dec. 22, roam around Casa Romantica’s historic seaside home and gardens, which are transformed into an illuminated and festively decorated winter wonderland at night.

This is a fun, family-friendly experience for all, as each night will include an illuminated walk through Casa Romantica, live entertainment from local artists, crafts including Letters to Santa, and a hot cocoa bar. General admission is $12; children 12 and under get in free. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

NFR WATCH PARTY 5 p.m. Join the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition and Open Space Foundation for a Horsemen's Happy Hour, as they gather to watch TV coverage of the first round of the 2021 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

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Because of the pandemic, guests of last year’s Menorah Lighting event at the Outlets watched the ceremony from their vehicles. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

SUNDAY | 05 MENORAH LIGHTING AT THE OUTLETS 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente will present its Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Celebration at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Oak Tree Court. The free event will feature a grand menorah lighting, lively music, sufganiots (donuts), latkes and drinks. There will also be crafts for the kids, dreidels and a gelt balloon artist.

Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.

Tavern, 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1171. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 7:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents A Christmas Story, a rendition of the classic holiday movie. The show runs through Dec. 19. Current health guidelines will be in place. All staff members and actors are fully vaccinated. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

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

949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

GRAND OPENING FOR PUTUIDEM VILLAGE 3:30 p.m. The long-awaited opening for the cultural village paying tribute to the area’s indigenous people has finally arrived in San Juan Capistrano. Putuidem Village will feature cultural markers, seating, and other amenities. The event will include a ceremonial commencement and light refreshments. Northwest Open Space, 30291 Camino Capistrano,

UGLY SWEATER COMEDY SHOW 8 p.m. Those looking for some laughs and holiday cheer can enjoy the “Future is Female Comedy Show” at Knuckleheads, where, this week, guests are encouraged to don their ugly sweaters. See the most talented comedians you never knew existed from L.A., Orange County and Las Vegas. This free, star-studded show has one of the most diverse comedy lineups.

This week’s show will be headlined by Kayla Esmond. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

HOLIDAY HARBOR LIGHTS Dana Point Harbor Partners is spreading seasonal cheer with the annual holiday light display that will illuminate the Har-

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SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE’S TOYS FOR MARINES 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, is looking to show its support for Marines by asking visitors to bring one or more new unwrapped toys valued at $15 or more. Marines will be at the show in their Humvee and with collection boxes. The toys will be given to the children of returning Marines and Wounded Warriors at Camp Pendleton. 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.

COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE 10 a.m.-noon. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, Casa Romantica invites guests to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians in the center’s Redmond Amphitheater. The concert is free with general admission. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

BOAT RIDE WITH SANTA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Take a boat ride with Santa this holiday season, hosted by Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. Tickets are $5 per person, and all proceeds will be donated to Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay charity. Reservations are required, and there is a six-person-per-reservation limit. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danawharf.com.

SANTA PAWS IN THE DANA POINT HABOR 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your furry friend to the Dana Point Harbor to have their picture taken with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5. The cost is $15 for a picture, which you’ll receive immediately.

Additional photos can be purchased for $10. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. Photos will be taken under the covered pagoda located to the left of Harpoon Henry’s. Guests should park in the wharfside parking lot.

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CAPISTRANO LIGHTS 4-6 p.m. This annual seasonal tradition returns to Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Enjoy holiday programs, Christmas tree lightings, a nativity scene, and more on select nights in December at one of South Orange County’s premier historic venues. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

POSCA PAINT PARTY 4-9 p.m. Join Brophy Art Gallery for its latest Posca Paint Party, which will feature special guest Phil Roberts. Participants will get to enjoy a creative evening, painting with Posca Paint pens alongside other artists (both new and experienced).

The gallery is offering two sessions: one for adults and kids from 4-5 p.m. and another session with adults only from 5-9 p.m. Admission is $30 per person, covering supplies, wood, canvas and a mini surfboard on which to paint. Brophy Art Gallery, 139 Ave Granada, San Clemente.

949.899.5244. drewbrophy.com/gallery.

SANTA’S VILLAGE BY THE SEA 4-8 p.m. The City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association present Santa's Village by the Sea. It is one big holiday event for the entire family to enjoy, bringing the Holly Jolly Hoopla and the Glitz on Del Mar together for a night of music, food, hot chocolate, popcorn, games, and snow to San

Clemente. Those looking to play games, ride the train, decorate a cookie or ride down the snow hill will need to buy a wristband, which can be reserved ahead of time online at san-clemente.org. The tree lighting ceremony at the community center is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

Capistrano. Enjoy a round of golf at a members-only club while supporting the children of the Boys & Girls Club.

Registration, breakfast and the practice facilities open at 8 a.m., with the shotgun start at 9 a.m. Contact Elizabeth Beas at elizabeth@bgcsca.org or 949.484.0122 with questions. bgcsca.ejoinme.org.

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

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30.

The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

DOG DENTAL CLEANING 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Qualified Pet Dental will perform no-anesthesia teeth cleaning for dogs (and cats) at Bow-Wow Beautiful Pet Spa. A vet exam is included in the service. Cleanings are safe for older pets and take less than an hour. Appointments are required, and can be reserved by calling 949.702.3130. There will also be low-cost vaccinations, flea protection, allergy solutions and veterinary wellness services.

Bow-Wow Beautiful Pet Spa, 364 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente.

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BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS 5-6:30 p.m. Anyone have middle schoolto high school-aged kids who love to bike? Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday afternoon at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. To participate, fill out a registration form online at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com.

AT THE MOVIES

‘King Richard’ Continues to Inspire This Season

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Reinaldo Marcus Green’s King Richard is your standard, rags-to-riches historical drama/biopic on paper that is completely saved by likable actors and characters. The film is one of many period dramas out this tail end of 2021, and it is probably the most uplifting.

In Compton, California and West Palm Beach, Florida throughout the early 1990s, we see the origin story of tennis superstar

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sisters Venus and Serena Williams (Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton), but through the perspective of their father-manager Richard (Will Smith).

Richard believes he has not one, but two

daughters who have the potential to be the next big success story in sports, yet doesn’t want them to get eaten up by fame and excess.

Some of his colleagues, such as big-shot

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TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

FLASHBACK WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. San Juan Capistrano’s downtown movie theater will screen How the Grinch Stole Christmas as part of its Flashback Wednesday series. Order some popcorn and sit back in your seat while you enjoy this holiday film. Tickets are $10. Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano, 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 844.216.3767. regencymovies.com.

BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music.

Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do standup comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights.

So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Singer-songwriter Marc Broussard will perform. Tickets are $28. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

coaches Paul Cohen (Tony Goldwyn) and Rick Macci (Jon Bernthal), think he’s too stubborn and overly controlling, which will hold the young girls’ talent back. But Richard believes his unique, completely independent route for Venus’ and Serena’s paths can lead the way.

Scripted by Zach Baylin and featuring Smith and the real Williams sisters as credited producers, King Richard sticks to the paint-bynumbers biopic structure and hits all the cues we’ve seen before in sports movies.

What really keeps the story going are the performances and chemistry from Smith, Sidney and Singleton. Smith has proven time and again, even when his film decisions flip-flop in quality, that he is capable of being both the screen hero and the award contender.

Here we get more of the latter, and not in a contrived way. The young actresses have enough natural delivery and charm as the film’s breakthrough performances. Along with an empowering theme song, “Be Alive” by Beyoncé, King Richard is a feel-good time at the movie theater for all ages. SC

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TOYS, TOYS, TOYS New Store at Outlets Aims to Bring Year-Round Cheer

BY NORB GARRETT, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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all it intuition, call it a “sixth sense.” For entrepreneurs Sean and Dolores Sargeant, seizing an opportunity to expand their fast-growing business empire, they opened The Toy Box, a new toy store located in the Outlets at San Clemente.

This 3,200-square-foot wonderland of toys opened on Oct. 1, and features trendy puzzles, retro games, stuffed animals, cars, fire trucks and military airplanes, as well as the latest gizmos and gadgets and holiday decorations.

“We noticed that there wasn’t a toy store anywhere in the area, so we spoke with the team here at the Outlets and

ALL GOOD, NO PLASTIC Local Entrepreneur Launches New Food Delivery Service

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n the midst of the pandemic, environmentalist and recent East Coast transplant Colleen Henn was getting frustrated. A job at Surfrider Foundation had brought her to San Clemente from Montauk, New York, and her crusade against plastic waste had now reached a boiling point.

Since many of the bulk bins at grocery stores had pre-packed their dried goods in plastic bags, she was also frustrated not to be able to find any online stores that would ship pantry staples in plastic-free packages.

“I remember it was April 2020, and I went on Instagram and posed

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found a space that we thought could work,” said Dolores, who along with her husband, Sean, knew nothing about the toy retail business before opening the store, but knew that they could lean on their other business experiences to be successful.

“We had just opened our new jerky store (Jerky & Cali Gifts) here at the Outlets in April, so it all happened really fast,” Dolores continued. “I didn’t want to punch a clock anymore. Both of us decided that we want to work hard for ourselves and were tired of working hard for someone else.”

Dolores first met Sean in 1989, when he was assigned to the Marine Detachment aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey (BB-62) in Long Beach. Soon after, they married and began raising their son, Sean Jr., now 31.

Today, Sean and Dolores own four businesses—three in South Orange County and one in Temecula. Aside from the toy and jerky stores in San Clemente, they own Jerky & Cali Gifts in Dana Point Harbor and Temecula Souvenirs in Temecula.

A former logistics manager at DSL Transportation, Dolores spearheads all operations, point-of-sale and product de-

cisions, while Sean, a 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran and recently retired Orange County Probation Officer, manages the administrative and personnel aspects of the couple’s growing retail empire.

The new toy store has been a true passion project for the couple, who regularly commute from Riverside County to San Clemente to manage their business.

“We genuinely love making people happy,” said Dolores. “Sean and I don’t look at customers as just a sale. We always take the time to say hello, welcome them to our stores and try to make their experience special.”

Dolores leans on her best friend, Susan Litner, and Litner’s 8-year-old son, Cayden, to help her decide which toys to showcase in the store.

“Susan and Cayden have played a big part in helping us create The Toy Box’s selection,” said Dolores.

For Dolores, those decisions became easier after attending a recent Las Vegas toy convention, where she and Susan met toy industry experts ready to help them succeed.

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a question: ‘Where can you buy plastic-free food that can be delivered to your home?’ and no one was doing it,” said Henn, 27, who was instrumental in helping Surfrider’s Eastern Long Island Chapter pass laws banning plastic straws, polystyrene foam (commonly referred to as Styrofoam) and ballots. “So, I figured, I guess I have to do it myself.”

Thus was born All Good Goods, an online food delivery service providing organic pantry staples such as pastas, grains, beans, flours, nuts, coffee and more, delivered 100% plastic-free.

“It’s challenging to start a business,” said Henn, who shipped her first order on Nov. 14, 2020, and since then counts more than 200 customers across the U.S. “There’s a huge learning curve. But, it brings me so much joy to see my clients excited to find a place where plastic-free food is a possibility.”

Henn’s program is unique in many ways, including how she ships products.

Clients can receive their items in glass canning jars with their first order, which then serves as the storage vessel for all future orders.

“We’ve thought through every step of the process,” said Henn, who noted that

her new business has already prevented more than 650 single-use plastic food bags from ending up in landfills.

“The bags we use (to ship the product) are 100% biodegradable—you can bury them in your backyard and they will biodegrade naturally.”

The shipping boxes and packing materials are 100% post-consumer recycled, and all of the products are picked up at one local drop-off center, reducing carbon emissions by eliminating the need for multiple delivery trucks to bring each item to their commercial kitchen space where everything is stored and packaged.

Henn started the business with $4,000 from her savings account, and recently decided to focus on All Good Goods full-time.

A surfer who grew up in Connecticut but went to Santa Clara University to study Environmental Science and Public Health, Henn’s finding San Clemente to be a great fit for her lifestyle and fledgling business.

“I love San Clemente,” said Henn.

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The Toy Box owners Sean and Dolores Sargeant.

Photo: Norb Garrett

THE TOY BOX The Outlets at San Clemente, #170, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, 949.338.4374

All Good Goods founder Colleen Henn. Photo: Norb Garrett

ALL GOOD GOODS allgoodgoods.com, @allgoodgoods, hello@allgoodgoods.com

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Agatha

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Meet Agatha, a 3-year-old Vizsla mix with a winning personality. This pretty girl loves long walks outdoors almost as much as she loves a good snuggle. Though she can initially be a bit timid with new people, she tends to warm up quickly. Agatha would do well in a home with dog-savvy owners who can continue with her training.

If you are interested in adopting Agatha, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Contributor: San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES Ole Hanson’s sales office, circa

1927, in what is now the Baskin-Robbins building at El Camino Real and Avenida Del Mar.

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 editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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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. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, news and more for all of the San Clemente High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports.

Boys Cross Country Makes First State Run in 32 Years, Finishes Fourth The San Clemente boys cross country team made its first appearance at the CIF State Championships in 32 years, and the Tritons proved themselves quite well against a strong Division I field.

San Clemente placed three runners in the top 30 and held solid in its position from wire to wire, finishing fourth in the overall Division I team standings on Saturday, Nov. 27, at Woodward Park in Fresno.

Going into the race, San Clemente was ranked eighth in the division by PrepCalTrack, which also makes the rankings throughout the year for the CIF-Southern Section. The top three in the rankings held, but the Tritons jumped four spots to finish their season on a high note.

As it was in the CIF-SS Finals, Division I was won on a thoroughly dominant performance by Newbury Park. Newbury Park, considered by many as the best cross country team in the nation and arguably the best of all time, posted a near-perfect score of 16, with its runners taking the first four spots and its fifth runner coming in sixth. Newbury Park broke the state scoring and team-time records with those 16 points and a 73:25 overall time, and its top three runners posted the second-, fourth- and sixth-best times ever on the 5,000-meter course.

After Newbury Park’s 16 points, Great Oak of Temecula was second at 119 points, Loyola of Los Angeles was third at 143 points, and San Clemente finished fourth at 175 points.

San Clemente was fourth at the 1-mile and 2-mile marks with its top three runners placing consecutively at each interval.

The Triton runners still finished close, but they were slightly spread out. Senior Hayden Beauchemin was the first San Clemente runner in with a 19th-place finish at 15:34. Junior Juan Chantaca finished 24th at 15:37, and sophomore Brett Ephaim finished 29th at 15:45.

Junior Rory Catsimanes was the next Triton in at 73rd overall at 16:15, and junior Grant Sestak rounded out the scorers in 87th at 16:23. Alternate runners senior Elijah Chuc and sophomore Clark Pierce finished in 123rd and 158th at 16:43 and 17:23, respectively. There were 180 runners in the Division I field.

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San Clemente boys cross country finished fourth in Division I at the CIF State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 27, at Woodward Park in Fresno. It was the Triton boys’ first run at the state meet in 32 years. Photo:Courtesy of San Clemente High School Athletics

San Clemente had a great season marked by its pack running style, which led to several strong team finishes. San Clemente won the Dana Hills Invitational, Orange County Championships and South Coast League Finals, with a thirdplace finish at the Mt. SAC Invitational and fifth-place finish at the CIF-SS Finals.

There were several other notable local finishers at the state meet.

Dana Hills senior Jai Dawson won the Division II title with a time of 15:19, and the Dolphin boys finished eighth. The Dana Hills girls finished seventh with their top runner, junior Allura Markow, finishing 14th.

The JSerra girls team won the Division IV championship with a team score of 122 and its top two runners, freshman Brynn Garcia and junior Anastasia Snodgrass, finishing 15th and 16th, respectively.

The St. Margaret’s boys team finished eighth in Division V, paced by a seventh-place run from sophomore Everett Capelle. The St. Margaret’s girls finished fifth in Division V, with junior Leisel Blau finishing third overall.

Coast View Conference Shuffles Football League Lineups After the semi-annual meeting of its

principals and athletic directors, the Coast View Conference decided on its new football league lineups for the next two-year cycle.

The Coast View Conference moves teams up and down between the upper South Coast League and lower Sea View League every two years based on the results of those two seasons.

For the 2022 and 2023 football seasons, the South Coast League will retain San Clemente, Mission Viejo and Tesoro and add Capistrano Valley. The Sea View League will retain Trabuco Hills, El Toro, Aliso Niguel and San Juan Hills.

Normally, this is an automatic process, with the bottom record from the South Coast League moving down and the top record from the Sea View League moving up. However, there was discussion this year about moving, as Capistrano Valley argued to stay down in the Sea View and San Juan Hills countered with why it should move down to the Sea View, as scheduled.

Over the past two seasons, San Juan Hills posted a 1-5 South Coast League record and 5-10 record overall. In the two seasons previous to that, San Juan Hills posted an 8-0 record in the Sea View League with only one game decided by fewer than 27 points.

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Valley posted a 5-1 Sea View League record and 9-6 regular-season record, with every league game decided by two scores or less. In the two seasons previous to that, Capistrano Valley went 3-5 in the South Coast League.

Ultimately, it was decided at the meeting to maintain the status quo, and San Juan Hills and Capistrano Valley made the swap for the next two seasons.

Basketball Roundup San Clemente boys basketball improved to 5-1 with a 69-64 win over University to open the Portola Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Tanner Mehrens posted 16 points, and Asher Gardiner scored 14 points. The Tritons continue in the tournament through Saturday with scheduled games against South Torrance, Colony of Ontario and Edison.

San Clemente girls basketball has opened the season with a 2-3 record.

The Tritons aren’t in action again until tournament play on Monday, Dec. 6, against host Troy in the Troy Classic. San Clemente follows up in the tournament against Serra of Gardena on Tuesday, Dec. 7, and Mater Dei on Thursday, Dec. 9. SC sanclementetimes.com

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: A. Date: January 26, 2022 Time: 10:30 a.m. in Dept: C08 B. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) If you plan to appear, you must attend the hearing by video remote using Microsoft TEAMS (2) Go to the court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/probate-mental-health.html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing call (657) 622-8278 for assistance.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Anthony Marinaccio, Marinaccio Law 225 W Broadway, Suite 103, Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 839-5220 Published in: San Clemente Times, DEC 2, 9, 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216621027 The following person(s) is doing business as: 1. MICHELLE RAMIREZ HOMES 1820 CANARD AVE

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4.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”).

No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

PLACENTIA, CA 92870 ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B. MICHSWEETS_OC Full Name of Registrant(s): MICHELLE RAMIREZ 1820 CANARD AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A MICHELLE RAMIREZ/s/MICHELLE RAMIREZ This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder on 11/19/2021 Publish: San Clemente Times December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

5. 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.

SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS Calle Vista Torito Storm Drain Repair Project No. 26001 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: Calle Vista Torito Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001 Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on December 14, 2021, 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.

6. Bid Proposal and Security.

6.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City.

6.2. 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.

2. Project Scope of Work. The existing storm drain located on the hillside adjacent to Calle Vista Torito has experienced erosion from a recent pipe rupture southeast of the subject site. As a result of a large volume of water flowing uncontrolled over the slope face, portions of the storm drainpipe have been exposed and/or undermined. The City of San Clemente wishes to fix the situation explained above by removing the entire existing storm drain pipe (except the first and last +/- 5 feet) and replace it with an HDPE pipe, measuring approximately 50 feet in length. The majority of the new pipe will be buried, however portions of it may be constructed above grade, therefore slope anchors are anticipated to be installed with the new HDPE pipe. Earthwork at the site will generally consist of clearing and grubbing excessive organic materials (trees and shrubs) and debris, cleaning out the eroded areas and/or area below the existing pipe in order to establish a suitable bottom, followed by backfilling the eroded areas, followed by construction of the new HDPE pipeline.

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 no later than 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 Project Name: Calle Vista Torito Storm Drain Repair Project Bid #: 26001 Bid Opening Date: December 14, 2021

3. Contract Time: The work must be completed within [30] working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

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 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.

4. License and Registration Requirements.

4.1. 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): “B” license in good standing. 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.

7. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

7.1. 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 pay-

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ments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

7.2. 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.

7.3. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Pre-Bid Meeting. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation. The meeting will be held at the Site (422 Calle Vista Torito) on December 9th at 10:00AM. 11. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

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.

13. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders.

Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system.

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

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City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder on 11/01/2021 Publish: San Clemente Times November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2021

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216619418 The following person(s) is doing business as: 1. ALL-AMERICAN MICRO-CLASS ACADEMY 638 CAMINO DE LOS MARES, SUITE H130-446 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B. AAMC ACADEMY 1C. PIVOT-READY-PODS 1D. FORECLOSURE FIGHTERS 1E. QUICK HOME SALE 1F. MOMS 4 MOBILE HOMES Full Name of Registrant(s): B-REAL INVESTMENTS INC. 2708 CALLE ESTRELLA DEL MAR SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 02/03/2020 B-REAL INVESTMENTS INC./s/GREGG T BRUNNICK/GREGG BRUNNICK, VICE-PRESIDENT

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Four Times a Champion Bella Kenworthy Makes History with 4 NSSA National Titles in Huntington Beach

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n the more than 40 years of the National Scholastic Surfing Association, there has been no shortage of future greats who have clawed their way to the top of the podium. From Andy Irons to Kolohe Andino and Carissa Moore, all three surfers have one thing in common: they were NSSA national champions before they were world champions.

The tradition continued last week at the NSSA National Championships in Huntington Beach.

But this year, it was San Clemente phenom Bella Kenworthy who accomplished something nobody in the history of the NSSA previously had done. Over the course of the event, Kenworthy, who just celebrated her 15th birthday last weekend, captured an incredible four national titles.

Sweeping the Girls and Women’s titles in both the Explorer and Open divisions, it is the first time that anyone—male or female—has won four titles in one NSSA Nationals event.

“I’m so stoked to win these four na-

San Clemente’s Bella Kenworthy makes history as she celebrates winning her fourth national title at the 2021 NSSA National Championships. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

tional titles. I had the best time at NSSA Nationals in Huntington,” Kenworthy said after the historic sweep. “Everybody was ripping. A special thank you to Janice Aragon and Gayline Clifford for all the hard work and making this happen.

And thank you to my family, friends and sponsors that have supported me on this journey.”

With this accomplishment, Kenworthy has now won five national titles over the course of her NSSA career, also including the Open Super Girls National title back in 2019. Sponsored by Vans, she’s also an incredible skateboarder with a bright future on four wheels, as well.

Of course, Kenworthy wasn’t the only local San Clemente and Dana Point surfer to shine at the NSSA Nationals. All kinds of past and present Groms of the

Week found their way to the podium.

Putting in a strong showing, Dana Point’s Marlo Leigh Harris finished runner-up in both the Open Girls Mini Grom division and the Open Super Girls division. Harris has been building all kinds of crazy momentum with her performances lately, and she continues to be on a stratospheric trajectory.

Joining her in the Open Super Girls final was San Clemente’s Mia McLeish, who’s also been ripping as of late. Leaning on former WSL Championship Tour surfer Yadin Nicol for some coaching support, McLeish continues to lead and inspire her crew of local girls with performances like this.

For the boys, it was Dana Point’s Kai Thompson and San Clemente’s Tanner Sandvig leading the charge in the Explor-

er Boys Super Groms division. Thompson hammered his way to a runner-up finish, with Sandvig right behind in third.

Both Thompson and Sandvig have been doing a lot of good things in and out of the water this year, and are well on their way to some great things.

San Clemente’s Rex Hennings brought his best to the Open Boys division, finishing a very respectable fourth in the final, while Dane Matson also brought the heat, earning a fourth-place result in the Open Juniors division.

And for those wondering where all of this leads, as this story goes to press, the final stop of the WSL’s Challenger Series is being contested at Haleiwa. Careers hang in the balance as aspiring professional surfers look to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour via a strong result in Hawaii.

Among those to keep an eye on from our local waters are Sawyer Lindblad and Kirra Pinkerton, who have a very real shot of qualifying for the women’s Championship Tour.

And for the men, unfortunately, both rising star Kade Matson and goofy-foot hammer Cole Houshmand lost out in the Round of 64, dashing their hopes of qualifying for the 2022 tour.

Nevertheless, they’ll both come away from this season with a ton of great experience and a solid foundation on which to build next year.

The waiting period for the WSL’s Haleiwa Challenger runs through Dec. 7.

Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC

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GROM OF THE WEEK

KAI THOMPSON

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Kai Thompson. Photo: Courtesy of @kaithompson_1morewave

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ast week, Dana Point’s Kai Thompson rolled into the NSSA Nationals in Huntington Beach and finished in second place in the Explorer Boys Super Groms Division. The 11-year-old was on a tear—and he isn’t hard to miss given his penchant for colorful wetsuits and surfboards.

Already a master of modern media, Thompson has more than 18,000 followers on Instagram and knows full well how to harness the power of social media. Whether he’s stand-up surfing, hammering the shore break

on his skimboard or pulling into closeouts at Salt Creek—all while wearing his multicolored florescent wetsuits—Thompson has dialed in his act and enjoys the support of a number of reputable brands.

Taking a page out of the book of area skimboard freak Blair Conklin, whose Instagram reach extends well past a quarter-million followers, Thompson’s videos are highly entertaining. And because he’s so stoked, so is his audience.

Whether he’s doing work in a jersey and posting big contest results or having the time of his life cutting his next video, Thompson knows what having a good time in the ocean is all about.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. SC Page 30

Water Temperature: 60-62 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-15 Thursday: A combination of North/ northwest and South/southwest swells set up waist-stomach-chest high surf,(2-34’). Light/variable winds in the morning, turn light onshore for the afternoon.

Outlook: The swell blend maintains waist-stomach-chest high waves, (2-3-4’), through Friday, then the surf gradually winds down over the weekend.

By Sunday, waves are knee-thigh-waist high,(1-2-3’). Light/variable morning winds are followed by a light+ afternoon sea breeze Friday through the weekend.

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