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DECEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 20, 2023 | VOLUME 18, ISSUE 50

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Hostetter Sentenced to 135 Months for Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack EYE ON SC / PAGE 4

Casa Romantica to Launch Christmas Nights GETTING OUT / PAGE 12

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Sam’s Shoes Celebrates 70-Year Milestone in Downtown San Clemente E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3

The extensive family behind the long-standing downtown business Sam’s Shoes celebrated the store’s 70th anniversary this month. Photo C. Jayden Smith

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Historical Society Gathers Contributions for Time Capsule

SCHS Girls Soccer Notches Early Tourney Upset

Turbulent Waters in Tahiti as Environmental Concerns Swirl

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SPORTS / PAGE 20

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nia?” Walker said.“This is a wonderful place

to live now, but it was paradise in 1953.

Sam’s Shoes There was hardly anybody here, and the was just starting to grow.”

Celebrates 70-Year town As Sam prepared for life after service, in which he needed to care for his son as a Anniversary single parent with only $5 to his name, he

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

As with most families, the younger members tend to eventually seek a life beyond established tradition and create their own futures, leaving behind the foundation of what set them up for success.

That example is certainly visible on Avenida Del Mar, where San Clemente institution Sam’s Shoes celebrated its 70th anniversary on Dec. 7. Though some descendants of Sam Tiberi, who died in 2020, have moved on, his sons Lawrence Tiberi and Mike Walker are still holding down the fort at 135 Avenida Del Mar and providing continued service to the San Clemente community.

Walker said reaching 70 years in business was “a big accomplishment,” adding that not many downtown businesses have lasted through the years and stayed in the same family. The everyday patronage from locals has been crucial to Sam’s longevity, Walker noted.

“That’s why we’re here,” he said. “We try never to forget that.”

The son of a shoe repairman from Pennsylvania, Sam was stationed at Camp Pendleton during the Korean War as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy for four years before receiving an honorable discharge.

“After living here for four years, who the heck would want to go back to Pennsylva-

News Next Door: In-N-Out Opens New Location in San Juan

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

With the latest In-N-Out Burger location opening its doors in San Juan Capistrano on Dec. 7, locals can now get their fix of the popular California chain’s burgers, fries and shakes.

Located off of Del Obispo Street, the new In-N-Out replaced the old Marie Callender’s building and added a drive-thru lane.

City Manager Ben Siegel said in an email that “the city is pleased to welcome In-N-Out to San Juan Capistrano, as the company has built a reputation as both a great corporate citizen and high quality employer.”

Twenty-five year In-N-Out veteran Danny Dugan will manage the new location, the burger joint said in a media release. The San Juan Capistrano In-N-Out Burger will employ roughly 80 “burger associates,” with

came across a shoe repairman operating out of the storefront at 153 Avenida Del Mar. The repairman, who didn’t know how to fix shoes well and faced a soon-to-expire lease, told Sam that he would walk away if Sam took the keys and took over the business.

“My dad, with five bucks in his pocket, said, ‘OK, I’m in,’ just on a wing and a prayer,” said Walker. “Here we are, 70 years later.”

The business has occupied four locations on Avenida Del Mar since 1953, with Sam moving the store to its current location in 1964.

Over the years, Sam’s Shoes became interwoven into the fabric of everyday life in South Orange County, proven by its convenience to nearby residents.

“When Dad first started carrying shoes, the next-closest shoe store was in Santa Ana,” said Walker.“There was really nothing between here and (there)—Mission Viejo didn’t exist, none of (the other cities) did. It was just cows.”

The brothers, along with longtime employees Geovani and Luis Polanco, still operate the store with the old-school method of measuring “every foot that comes in the door,” Walker added.

However, Sam’s Shoes no longer stocks everything from high heels to work boots

starting pay at $19 per hour, In-N-Out said.

The new location will have “one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 84 guests, and a covered patio with outdoor seating for 28 guests.

All In-N-Out Burger locations are open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday,” according to the release.

San Juan Capistrano City Council voted, 3-2, to approve the new burger joint in February 2022 after a traffic analysis concluded that the new In-N-Out posed no significant cumulative impact on local intersections.

The study noted that there will not be a cumulative impact, because the intersection close to San Juan Elementary School, Mission School and Pre-College Prep School already received a failure grade for its level of service that’s associated with the school pickup times.

Responding to resident concerns about the anticipated adverse traffic impacts of the new In-N-Out, Siegel noted that “the city’s traffic engineering team is actively working with In-N-Out to prepare for what is expected to be higher-than-normal traffic volume during the first few weeks of opening, commonly known as the ‘novelty period’ and typ-

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A few years after the passing of Sam Tiberi, founder of Sam’s Shoes, his sons Mike Walker (left) and Lawrence Tiberi (center right) are keeping the 70-year-old business alive, along with Geovani (center left) and Luis Polanco.

Photo: C. Jayden Smith

in its inventory. The store instead focuses its emphasis on European comfort shoes that are less likely to be found in department stores.

The entire family has less of an imprint on the store than in previous years, as Sam’s first son, Ron, retired from the business 12 years ago and Walker’s children have moved away from Orange County.

Yet, each member of the family is willing to drop in and help out when they’re back in town, as the store is “still part of their

DNA.” Walker said the business has meant everything concerning its impact on his life.

He credited his father for passing down a viable business that’s allowed the family to put down roots in the area, noting the difficulty of buying a house in South Orange County after leaving.

“We’ve been able to live and work and buy homes in San Clemente, and live in this great town our whole lives,” said Walker. “It’s made a huge difference for us.”

In-N-Out Burger opened its newest location in San Juan Capistrano, off Del Obispo Street, on Dec. 7.

Photo: Shawn Raymundo

ically experienced whenever In-N-Out opens a new restaurant.”

The new burger joint location’s unique Mission Revival architecture is expected to bring in a crowd as well, on top of the usual boost of traffic that new In-N-Out franchises experience as people flock to be the first to dine at the newest locations.

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As first reported by Orange County Register, the new San Juan location is only the second to sport the Mission Revival architecture after In-N-Out opened a location along Avenida Pico in San Clemente in December 2022.

The new In-N-Out Burger is located at 31791 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano. sanclementetimes.com

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April to a charge of conspiracy to obstruct an

Hostetter Sentenced official proceeding.

“Mr. Hostetter and Mr. Taylor conspired together to obstruct and impede the Electoral to 135 Months College Certification,” Lamberth had said in the notes for his oral ruling over the summer. for Role in Jan. 6 “Mr. Hostetter and Mr. Taylor,” the ruling continued, “agreed to travel to Washington, D.C. to Capitol Attack intimidate Congress on January 6 into chalBY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

A judge on Thursday, Dec. 7, sentenced Alan Hostetter, a former San Clemente activist who led anti-lockdown protests and perpetuated former President Trump’s false claims of a stolen election, to more than 11 months in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, news outlets reported.

Hostetter, a former La Habra police chiefturned-yoga instructor who became a prominent demonstrator against the county’s and state’s COVID-19 restrictions, was found guilty this past July of all charges, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon.

United States District Court Judge Royce Lamberth also found Hostetter guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon after the defendant had represented himself in the bench trial.

Based on testimony given in the trial, Lamberth further found that Hostetter possessed a hatchet when he entered the Capitol grounds.

For his role in the breach in Washington, D.C., Hostetter was indicted in June 2021, along with five other men, including former associate Russ Taylor—who pleaded guilty this past

Dog Owners Advised to Watch Out for Respiratory Symptoms, Avoid Exposure to Other Canines

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

As veterinarians see a severe respiratory illness spreading among dogs, pet owners are advised to avoid unnecessary gatherings

Local Business Owners Host Toy Drive for Charity

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Local women business owners, all donning shirts that read “Gratitude is Hot,” gathered in front of downtown clothing store Melrose in

lenging the Electoral College count and turning the selection of the next President over to the states.”

Federal prosecutors accused Hostetter and Taylor of being part of a group of rioters who pushed through a line of police officers on the Lower West Terrace of the Capitol and had urged others to follow.

During the trial, Hostetter argued that the riot was orchestrated by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies. As part of his claims, he pushed for an entrapment defense, which alleges that he would not have committed a crime if law enforcement had not persuaded or influenced him.

Lamberth, however, said Hostetter had “not presented any evidence that could make out an entrapment defense on the theory that the January 6 riot was a staged event.”

Hostetter’s sentencing of 135 months in prison, just over 11 years, comes after prosecutors formally sought a 12-year, seven-month prison sentence, the Orange County Register first reported.

The prosecutors lobbied for the longer sentence on the basis that Hostetter has “shown himself to be a man eager to stoke the fires of revolution and to assume the role of a leader of the revolution he fantasizes is coming.”

“Hostetter talked repeatedly in advance of January 6 in the language of ‘war’ and ‘revo-

lution,’ ” prosecutors continued. “He discussed the ‘tyrants and traitors’ and the need for ‘executions’ of his political enemies. His delusion of grandeur—to see himself as the main player in a grand conspiracy centered on January 6, 2021—further demonstrates the danger Hostetter poses to the community in the fu-

ture.”

According to NBC News, Hostetter and Taylor’s co-defendants Erik Scott Warner, Felipe Antonio Martinez, Derek Kinnison and Ronald Mele have also been found guilty of various charges, including felony obstruction of an official proceeding.

of dogs to reduce the chance of exposure.

Though Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) has not seen cases of the respiratory illness in its shelter, General Manager Jennifer Stinnet offered recommendations to pet owners to help keep their dogs safe.

Scientific American notes that at least 15 states have reported instances of the canine respiratory illness, which causes a long-lasting cough and pneumonia that does not respond to antibiotics.

In an emailed statement, Stinett said the shelter has not seen any illness, nor heard of any cases in the community or local boarding facilities.

“Illness is always a concern and something we watch out for, and we need to be aware that it may become a factor in our community at any time,” Stinett said. “We have been advised by our consulting veterinarians, that at this time not a lot is known about this illness. We should watch our own dog population at the shelter and advise pet owners to do the same, for signs of respiratory illness and report symptoms to a vet immediately.”

Stinett shared a message from the LA Veterinary Public Health, which noted that pet owners are “advised to isolate sick dogs at home for 28 days” after the onset of symptoms or when hospitalized and “quarantine

exposed dogs at home for 14 days to monitor them for clinical signs.”

Pet owners are also advised to keep dogs away from “day care, boarding kennels, grooming facilities, and dog parks, if their dog is ill for any reason.”

CASA recommends pet owners watch out for coughing, sneezing, nose or eye discharge and lethargy, adding that it’s important to consult one’s veterinarian immediately if these signs develop.

The shelter notes that pet owners should avoid unnecessary gatherings of dogs, keep a close eye out for symptoms and keep vaccinations up to date to protect their pets.

the OC on Dec. 5 to collect unwrapped toys for critically ill children.

The toy drive benefits Irvine-based nonprofit Miracles for Kids, which is hosting an ongoing program called “2023 Holiday Basket of Miracles” that provides families caring for critically ill children with food and household items, in addition to gifts.

Within the holiday program, the organization’s Adopt-A-Family initiative directly delivers gifts to participating families.

Christina Smallwood, a San Clemente resident and small business owner, organized the event as a member of Miracles for Kids’ 360° Miracle, a network for women. As a mother of a child with special needs who’s spent plenty of time in hospitals herself, Smallwood said that “receiving gifts makes it a little bit better.”

The gift drive itself lasted three hours, but interested parties can still donate by ordering from an Amazon wish list or dropping off gifts at Melrose in the OC through Dec. 15.

Store owner Kristina Waisner Sitzmann spoke of her enthusiasm to contribute to any community initiatives that support local businesses, charities, mothers and children. She added that she felt it important for children receiving medical treatment to “feel the love.”

In-store donations will be rewarded with a 20% discount on items.

To learn more about contributing to the 2023 Holiday Basket of Miracles, visit miraclesforkids.org.

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Alan Hostetter, a former San Clemente resident pictured here leading an anti-lockdown demonstration through Downtown San Clemente in the spring of 2020, was sentenced to serve more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capital riot. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Historical Society Gathers Contributions for Time Capsule

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Letters, photos and other artifacts blanketed multiple tables inside the Talega Swim & Athletic Club all day on Monday, Dec. 11, available for visitors to view, as the San Clemente Historical Society prepares to seal a time capsule in honor of its 50th anniversary.

Since announcing the 2073 Time Capsule Project in March, the organization has steadily received contributions from various local entities, including the City of San Clemente, PierPride Foundation and Truman Benedict Elementary School.

Monday’s event provided an opportunity for members of the community to view what the Historical Society has gathered so far, with a date still uncertain for when the sealing will occur.

Historical Society member Laurie Gooch said her aim was for people to contribute what they felt was most important, and to remind current and future city leaders to hold fast to the values and characteristics of San Clemente that make it a unique town.

The Historical Society itself submitted a letter, which emphasized the organization’s

Delahunt to Bring Back ‘Never Forget Pale Ale’ Firefighter Collaboration Brew

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

“Never Forget Pale Ale” will return to Delahunt Brewing Co. for a short time in the New Year as the local brewing company brings back the collaboration brew with the Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund.

Proceeds from a fundraising event Delahunt is hosting on Jan. 6 will support the fund, which aids firefighters and their families during times of need.

Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Brian Abney said he was excited for the collaboration event to return this year.

“It’s another great opportunity to work with Delahunt,” Abney said. “They’ve been great to our Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund.”

Retired Firefighter and Local 3631 Wellness Agent Jeff Hughes explained that the collaboration brew event was first launched last year as an effort to memorialize firefighters who died because of occupational disease or an acute injury, and to raise money for the Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund.

The 2023 “Never Forget Pale Ale” paid tribute to late Firefighter Engineer Mike Tooley, who died of job-related cancer in early De-

goals for future residents to care for the city’s heritage and appreciate past efforts to preserve the buildings and stories of San Clemente.

“As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the San Clemente Historical Society, we send our heartfelt greetings across the span of time, reaching you in the year 2073,” the letter read.

“Our journey through history,” the letter continued, “has been one of dedication, preservation, and a deep appreciation for the vision of Ole Hanson, who in 1926 founded this beautiful haven with the hope that it would become a place where people could live more happily than anywhere else on Earth.”

Gooch said San Clemente residents’ desire to participate in the time capsule made her “really happy.”

Jamie Goodwyn, Marblehead Elementary School principal, came in to drop off art; local graphic designer Bill Gibson submitted an image he drew of a trolley traveling down Avenida Del Mar; and resident Patricia Holloway submitted a detailed historical report of the city’s trees.

Contributions from local third-, fourthand fifth-graders were especially important to Gooch, who enjoyed seeing the children’s enthusiasm.

“I thought it would be a fun project, especially (for) the kids, because they’re children and grandchildren, and they’ll be alive in 50

cember 2022, with his name incorporated into the design of the beer can’s label.

The 2024 brew will pay tribute to Kirk “Toby” Tobiassen, a longtime San Clemente firefighter who died from occupational cancer in 2022.

Tobiassen first served with the San Clemente Fire Department before the City of San Clemente transitioned services to the Orange County Fire Authority. Following the move, Tobiassen continued to serve the San Clemente community at Fire Station 60 as a firefighter paramedic before retiring in 2019.

Abney added that while “unfortunately, we can’t put everybody’s name on (the can),” the reason Tobiassen was chosen was because of his longtime impact on the San Clemente community.

“We thought it was only fitting to honor a San Clemente firefighter from Fire Station 60,” Abney said.

Hughes noted that the opportunity to memorialize a fallen firefighter on the collaboration brew can is important to remind the public “how dangerous the job is.”

“It’s a very worthwhile charity to be able to support and memorialize our brothers and sisters at the same time,” Hughes continued.“The fact that we have a company that supports union firefighters here in Orange County, and to memorialize our people because of the sacrifice that was made, means the world.”

The Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund was established to help support the families of

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The San Clemente Historical Society offers San Clemente residents the chance to view the contributions it’s received for the 2073 Time Capsule Project on Monday, Dec. 11. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

years (to see the unveiling),” she added.

In a letter from Councilmember Chris Duncan, who previously served as town mayor for 2023, he described the city as “the most amazing place” he had ever lived in and a place that must retain its charm.

He implored future leaders to be dynamic and thoughtful, find methods to save the environment by emphasizing clean energy and reuse, and preserve the city’s beaches. Duncan also warned against falling into polarization and forgetting what many agree on.

“Importantly, if we continue to divide our-

selves against each other, we are destined to fail,” he wrote, adding: “Your neighbor is not your enemy, no matter your political, ethnic, or religious differences.”

Other letters detail current organizations’ impact on the San Clemente community or stories connected to legendary facets of the town.

City Manager Andy Hall told the San Clemente Times he anticipates the city will direct more attention toward potentially creating a proclamation to attach to the capsule and determining a date to seal it in the new year.

The Orange County Professional Firefighters Association Local 3631 is once again partnering with Delahunt Brewing Co. to host a fundraising event benefiting the Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund on Jan. 6. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

firefighters who died or had fallen on hard times, Orange County Professional Firefighters Association (OCFPA) Local 3631 Director Jonathan White explained.

“Since then, we’ve been able to increase that fund and provide funding for families who have either lost a firefighter or are in hard times,” White said.

Hughes added that the Fallen Firefighters Foundation is able to “immediately cut a check and help the family with funeral expenses.”

“The fact that you have these funds is very important, looking out for the firefighters,”

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Hughes said. “They’re able to get a check and help the families take care of the stuff … so this event is supporting the fund that supports the firefighters. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

For the collaboration brew to memorialize a fallen firefighter is a great honor, White said.

“Any year that we honor one of our members, obviously this is the second year we’ve been doing this … it always hits home that we can take the day to remember him, remember his family,” White said.

“It’s what the fire service is all about,” White continued. “It’s all about family. It’s all sanclementetimes.com

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Members of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association Local 3631 gather at Delahunt Brewing Co. on Monday, Dec. 11, to select the hops to be used in the collaboration brew—getting the chance to decide on the flavors of this year’s pale ale. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

about brotherhood and sisterhood. So being able to do that for him is always a great honor.”

Hughes added that the fundraising event is great for people who just want to come taste a new beer and great if you want to support local first responders.

In anticipation of the upcoming fundraising event, members of the OCFPA Local 3631 gathered at Delahunt Brewing Co. on Monday, Dec. 11, to select the hops to be used in the collaboration brew—getting the chance to decide on the flavors for the upcoming pale ale.

Delahunt Head Brewer and part owner Chris Linn poured six different hops into glasses so that the firefighters could smell the different notes, selecting a few to use in the beer. Linn explained that the base of next year’s pale ale will be the same as the previous brew, but the new pale ale will have new dry hops to lend a different aromatic and ex-

pressive flavor.

“It’s going to be phenomenal beer,” Linn said. “It’s also for a great foundation, great charity. Also, a lot of the ingredients we’re getting have been donated.”

Linn added that as a pale ale, the flavor won’t be as aggressive or heavy as an IPA, making it more of an “everyday drinking beer.”

Delahunt Brewing Co. CEO Miles McLennan said he felt it was important to have the firefighters deeply involved in the process of brewing the “Never Forget Pale Ale.” “These guys are obviously tremendous firefighters supporting a great cause, but they’re also beer lovers, and they enjoy the process,” McLennan said. “It’s nice to see them engaged. This is what we were hoping to have to add their thoughts and their spirit into the beer that they are brewing.”

From smelling hops in the pellet form and tasting beers brewed with the different hops,

several members of the firefighter union had the opportunity to get a glimpse into what the finished product might taste like.

White added that the first collaboration brew with Delahunt resulted in a sold-out, great tasting beer.

Since the first Fallen Firefighter Fundraising event in January 2023 drew such a crowd to Delahunt’s Dana Point location, this year, the brewing company will host the fundraiser at its San Clemente location.

“It was a very popular event last year,” Hughes said. “Very great engagement with the public, tons of firefighters there; everybody was having a great time and raised a lot of money. That’s what it’s all about.”

Abney added that the event will be an opportunity for the community to gather, enjoy each other’s company and support area firefighters.

Delahunt Brewing Co. will host the fundraiser event benefiting the Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund at its San Clemente location on Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The fundraising event will feature food, music and, of course, the specially brewed “Never Forget Pale Ale.” “We are so proud to host the Fallen Firefighters for the second year here,” McLennan said. “It was a tremendously successful event last year. It’s a great cause, it’s local; these guys represent the finest of Orange County here.”

McLennan added that locals should come out to support the event, “because we are all in this community together, and this is a fun way to show support for something as important as our firefighters.”

Those looking to donate to the silent auction or raffle can contact Delahunt Account Manager Don Magnuson at don@delahuntbrewing.com.

Better Buzz Opens San Clemente Location

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

Fentanyl Town Hall 6:30 p.m. Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley will appear at an event that aims to address opioids in Orange County. The event will feature an expert panel, a forum that discusses opioid misuse and the rise of fentanyl overdose deaths, information on accessing resources and preventing deaths, and a training on how to administer naloxone. Contact adept@ochca. com with any questions. Capistrano Union High School Multi-Purpose Room, 31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. bos5.ocgov.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

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, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

All are welcome.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16

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. 17

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.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 19

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, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

San Diego-based coffee chain Better Buzz opened its first Orange County location on Dec. 6 at 610 Camino de los Mares in San Clemente, quickly receiving significant attention from the community.

The San Clemente café and drive-thru marks Better Buzz’s 19th location. Amanda Cameron, vice president of marketing, said the city’s proximity to San Diego was a key factor in the company’s decision concerning where to first expand north.

She added that San Clemente reminded Better Buzz leadership of the “close-knit

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20

South Orange County residents flocked to San Clemente for the first official day of Southern California coffee chain Better Buzz’s first Orange County location. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

beach towns” that the company has a presence in to the south.

“Anyone that has seen the view from this location knows why we couldn’t pass it up,” Cameron said of the location in the Plaza by the Sea. “Even the barista working

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the drive-thru window gets to look at the ocean!”

Better Buzz offers espresso drinks, non-coffee drinks and food, in addition to indoor and outdoor seating. The San Clemente café is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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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.

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The City of San Clemente will hold a public hearing in January 2024 regarding a proposed project to add equipment to a cell tower in Rancho San Clemente. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

City to Reconsider Proposed Cell Tower Project at Public Hearing

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

At its last meeting of the year, the San Clemente City Council agreed to hold a public hearing in January over potentially changing or revoking the permits and other approvals that would have streamlined Dish Wireless’ controversial plans to add equipment to a local cell tower.

In a unanimous decision on Dec. 7, councilmembers voted to initiate the hearing so it could reconsider the company’s application to modify American Tower Corporation’s wireless communications facility within a Rancho San Clemente neighborhood.

The vote came amid outcry from residents during previous public meetings on Oct. 17 and Nov. 8, when they alleged that the companies’ requests for a faster approval process were not entirely legitimate.

Dish has asked the city to modify the tower by reducing its height from nearly 138 feet to 70 feet and adding three new panel antennas—a process referred to as collocation.

“It has come to the city’s attention that there (have) been some issues with the tower, in terms of its use and management,” Community Development Director Adam Atamian said of the existing facility located at 616 Del Dios.

Public testimony, Atamian added, asserted that the facility was inactive for more than one year, which would lead to the expiration of a conditionally permitted land use.

Additionally, residents alleged the tower was not maintained according to conditions of approval and that the site has constituted a public nuisance, according to a city staff report.

The city approved a Conditional Permit

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and a Wireless Screening Form, in addition to executing a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with American Tower in early July. Those approvals were, in part, based on claims from American Tower and its legal counsel that the facility was actively used for wireless transmission of telephone services.

Those claims—while directly contrasting those of residents who maintained the property had been abandoned for 30 years—led to the authorization of the screening form, an Eligible Facilities Request to collocate or add equipment to the tower under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.

A city-approved building permit, coupled with the Voluntary Compliance Agreement, would have allowed American Tower to reduce the antenna tower to 70 feet. Such an action, the city noted, would bring the company back in compliance with the original Conditional Permit that the County of Orange approved for the site in 1962.

However, following the two public meetings in which residents commented on the project, the city on Nov. 30 entered a tolling agreement to extend the deadline to review the building permit application for collocating the equipment.

“While the City has not issued this Building Permit, under FCC regulations, the failure to approve a permit for eligible facilities within the specified time frames makes the permit ‘deemed approved,’” the city explained in the agenda report.

“The Applicant is on notice that if it elects to install its equipment on the tower, it would be proceeding at its own risk should the City Council decide to consider changing or revoking Conditional Permit 1021,” the city continued.

After extensive comments from residents at the Dec. 7 meeting, the council voted to schedule a public hearing. The hearing is intended for the council to “consider evidence, as well as further public testimony,” Atamian said.

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GUEST OPINION | Laurie’s Latest by Assemblymember Laurie Davie

Reflecting on 2023

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his year has been another whirlwind of a year in the State Assembly. We were able to push forth some commonsense measures for California families, while fighting back against legislation that aimed to harm our communities.

There is plenty more to be done, and as your assemblywoman, I am committed to working on your behalf to ensure California remains a state where families and businesses can live, grow and thrive.

Below is a list of some of our major accomplishments this year.

I was instrumental in forcing the legislature to take the fentanyl issue seriously, putting in place a special Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing to pass bills related to this crisis.

As a co-author, I worked to help pass Sen. Shannon Grove’s Senate Bill 14, which finally would list the trafficking of a minor

Letters to The Editor SOLVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING PROBLEM BILL PRESTRIDGE, San Clemente I have a great idea to solve the parking problem on Avenida Del Mar and turn the street into a real awesome, European-like street.

Close both blocks and put in fountains, planters, lots of outdoor dining and maybe an outdoor stage and then build a parking structure like the one in San Luis Obispo. It really works in cities in Europe and would create a vibrant destination for tourists and locals.

I know a parking structure is expensive, but think of the long run and the dollars that would flow into our city from such a centerpiece.

CITY COUNCIL SHOULD BE CONGRATULATED STEVE ELMER, San Clemente I would like to congratulate the City Council for their work in striving to find the best possible compromise with regard to providing needed pickleball courts to the city while also addressing the concerns of the residents bordering San Gorgonio Park.

The opening of eight new pickleball courts at Steed Park, combined with the closing of four of the eight courts at San Gorgonio Park, has dramatically reduced pickleball activity at San G, resulting in a significantly decreased noise level for the

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and our office will tirelessly as a serious felony. advocate for policies that I joined my colleagues in writing benefit every resident of a letter, urging the governor to our great state. switch to the cheaper winter blend Please remember that of fuel earlier to help combat the our office is here to serve. soaring gas prices throughout our If you have any questions, state. The governor relented in less concerns, or suggestions, do than 24 hours after we had sent not hesitate to reach out. our letter.

Your input is invaluable in After much public outcry and LAURIE’S LATEST BY shaping our efforts to better pressure, we urged the governor ASSEMBLYMEMBER serve our community. to veto Assembly Bill 957, which LAURIE DAVIE From my family to yours, would have allowed courts in I want to wish you a happy divorce proceedings to award and safe holiday season. As custody of a child to the parent who reaffirms a child’s chosen gender- always, I am honored to serve you in the State Assembly. identity.

Laurie Davies is a small business owner In 2022, it was the organizing of public opposition to ACA 11 by our office that and former mayor who was elected to the helped lead to the defeat of this measure State Assembly in 2020 and reelected in that would have jump-started California’s 2022. She represents the 74th Assembly process to adopt a single-payer style health District, which includes Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and San Juan care system.

As we look ahead to the 2024 legislative Capistrano in South Orange County—down season, it is clear that our work is far through Camp Pendleton, and Oceanside, from over. My commitment to serving the Vista and part of Fallbrook in North San people of California remains unwavering, Diego County. SC

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residents bordering the park.

I am a resident of the Shorecliffs community and am very sensitive to the concerns of my neighbors, so I have walked the sidewalk along Via San Gorgonio several times to monitor the noise level in front of their homes.

Since the changes mentioned above, I can say that noise from pickleball activity has been virtually eliminated at street level, even when all four courts are being used (which is rare). The only time you can hear any noise from pickleball activity is when you actually enter the park and proceed to the courts themselves.

Additionally, the removal of four PB courts has reduced traffic to the park, as well as the volume of cars in the parking lot.

The definition of a compromise is that neither side gets 100% of what they want, but in this case, I think both sides should celebrate a victory, as both sides have benefited significantly from the City Council’s decision, which is why I believe they should be congratulated.

BEACH SAND: A REALITY CHECK GLEN GRIFFITH, San Clemente While most San Clemente residents including myself are ecstatic to finally see some beach restoration taking place, let’s be real about this.

It took 20 years for this to happen. And the sand is actually going to an area that still has a beach. The red-headed stepchild that is the North Beach area of San Clemente doesn’t even have a beach anymore for most of the tide cycle.

While I am thankful for Mr. Levin for helping in the final push for funding, to seemingly claim the victory as his and Con-

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gress at work is at once taking full credit despite his 1% involvement and a scathing review of the effectiveness of government helping the people.

Now that the work of all of those for the past 20 years has come to fruition, I will judge his efforts and the effectiveness of the state and federal governments to deliver on some timely and substantial solutions to restore and save our beaches before it is too late to ever revive them.

RESPONSE TO THE LEVIN LETTER GREG STOLROW, San Clemente Rep. Levin’s piece published in the SC Times’ Dec. 7 edition was a gratuitous victory lap for something that we all can agree on and applaud: beach erosion control.

Mr. Levin is up for reelection, and he took this moment to also try and sell us on his overall record, stating with certainty that all of his work has been in the best interests of San Clemente residents. That’s manipulation and patently false.

For the record, progressivepunch.org (a far-left voting record database) rates Mr. Levin 98th out of 425 congressional members for his views and vote record in support of far-left causes. His lifetime vote record shows he votes with the left and the progressives in Congress 98.5% of the time, and not surprising, Mr. Levin is an outspoken supporter of the Biden Administration policies.

The SC Times should not provide Mr. Levin with an uncontested open microphone. The stage should be occupied by the other side(s) as well, if for no other reason than to keep this man honest.

For starters, we should be asking him

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GOLF CARTS FOR THE BEACH PATROL DICK PARSONS, San Clemente I have noticed the last few Saturdays at T-Street, around 1 p.m., a two-person beach patrol. They are seniors, and one walks on the trail, and the other about 20 feet away on the sand. I have talked to them—very nice people looking out for those of us who love and use the Beach Trail. Thank you!

But, it seems to me that it would be more efficient for them to be riding in a golf cart than walking in the sand. I think humans (especially seniors) walk at a 3-mph pace.

That’s pretty limited.

If they were in carts, they would be: A, safer; B, able to cover substantially more ground on their rounds; and C, have protection in inclement weather. The internet is full of carts ranging from $5,000 to $9,000. The city has better purchasing power than an individual, so they will be able to negotiate lower pricing, I’m sure.

The city went to added expense to fund the patrol. Let’s help them do a better job by giving them transportation. The cost is minimal, as opposed to the benefits and the money already invested in the contract.

RESPONSE TO HOSTETTER SENTENCING RICK LAWIN, Roseville As a former law enforcement officer with an interest in how national events affect our California communities, I read with interest the article about the sentencing of Alan Hostetter for 11 years for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

I hope we can all condemn Hostetter’s actions in bringing weapons to the U.S. Capitol, encouraging rioters to attack police, and calling for the execution of members of Congress.

In convicting Hostetter and handing down a significant prison sentence, the federal judge affirmed the prosecution’s labeling of Hostetter as a “terrorist” for his heinous and un-American acts relating to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

I was surprised, however, that the article failed to mention two local elected officials, San Clemente City Councilmember Steve Knoblock and California State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, both of whom prominently supported Hostetter and appeared at his large MAGA campaign rally in San Clemente shortly before the insurrection.

I would have expected the Times to have at least asked Knoblock and Davies whether, having campaigned with Hostetter as he espoused radical, violent views and expressed his desire to overthrow the U.S. government, they now disavow these views.

Hoping for a follow-up story that provides this important information the public deserves to know about our elected officials.

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RECENT ACTIONS BY CITY COUNCIL JOYCE KLINE, San Clemente What should we expect from our new mayor, mayor pro tem and councilmembers? I suggest several attributes: integrity, high principles, voting consistency, common sense, and not listening to screaming loud voices from special interest groups.

Recently, there have been a number of issues and loud voices, which seem to have overwhelmed our elected officials. First and foremost is continuing pickleball adjacent to a residential area.

Pickleball should never be adjacent to residential areas due to noise and parking, just to mention a few issues. All over the country, and not just in San Clemente, this has been a real concern.

Weeks ago, our City Council voted, 4-1, not to continue pickleball adjacent to San Gorgonio Park, since new and costly pickleball courts were built at Steed Park. Then, due to very loud voices from pickleball players, Councilmembers Cabral and Enmeier changed their votes to allow pickleball to continue at San G. Both of them after the vote received presents of a Superman cape from a non-resident pickleball player. They had second thoughts and gave these presents to the city manager and attorney.

They still actually personally received these gifts, evidenced by a photograph.

Cabral said he changed his vote by inside information but was not able to share it with the public.

It seems clear to me that Cabral believes the public is not smart enough to know this information. Outrageous. Let us hear the real reason.

The next issue by our new Mayor Cabral is even more problematic. He recently changed his vote for a different district map even though he previously and emphatically voted for his previous choice of a district map.

The new map was the strong choice of Councilmembers Duncan and Enmeier.

Cabral needed three votes in order to become mayor, even though Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock was next in line to become mayor.

So, Cabral is now mayor and Enmeier is mayor pro tem. Although I am not, of course, suggesting a quid pro quo, it seems fishy to me.

Again, integrity and a high set of principles is required for our elected city officials. Is this what we as voters seem to have in store for us this next year?

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THURSDAY | DEC. 14 SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS AT SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH 5-7 p.m. The San Onofre Parks Foundation will host Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during evening hours on Thursday, Dec. 14, as well as from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 16, near the Visitor Center and Historic Cottage. Cider, cookies and hot chocolate will be available during evening hours on Thursday. Regular parking fees apply. San Clemente State Beach, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. sanoparks.org.

MENORAH LIGHTING & COMEDY SHOW 6:30 p.m. Chabad of Dana Point invites community members to enjoy an evening with stand-up comedian Daniel Lobell. The event will feature a Hanukkah menorah lighting followed by the comedy show. Wine, sushi and classic Hanukkah latkes will be served. Admission is $54. Residence Inn by Marriott, 33711 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.930.3711. info@jewishdanapoint.com.

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

FRIDAY | DEC. 15 COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE 10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local muSan Clemente Times December 14 - December 20, 2023

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FRIDAY | DEC. 15 CHRISTMAS NIGHTS AT CASA ROMANTICA 5-7 p.m. Nightly through Dec. 21, visitors can enjoy strolling around a festively decorated Casa Romantica and enjoy s’mores, as well as crafts for children. Admission is free for visitors aged 12 and under and $10 for those 13 and up. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

sicians at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. The event is free with general admission. RSVP is optional but appreciated. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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.

SANTA CLAUS VISITS THE DANA POINT HARBOR 3-5 p.m. Santa Claus will visit the harbor for community members to take photos with him in front of the classic Dana Point Harbor VW bus in the Clock Courtyard. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794.

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. 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 Community Center, 100 N Calle Seville, San Clemente. san-clemente.org.

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.

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SATURDAY | DEC. 16 SANTA CARES 9-11 a.m. Children with special needs are invited to the Outlets at San Clemente on Saturday, Dec. 16, and Monday, Dec. 18, to take photos with Santa during a private session that tends to all present needs.

The event is free, but registration is required. Bring your own camera. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

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. sanclementetimes.com

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WHALE AND MARINE LIFE TOUR, SAIL ON THE ‘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 onboard will introduce attendees to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point through hands-on activities. Set sail 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 tallship. 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. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

HOLIDAYS WITH THE HOMIES 1-8 p.m. It’s Homies on the Hill: Holiday Edition. The Homies on the Hill have concocted this ultimate holiday brewery crawl. Step into the magic of 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 punch card 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 also be a holiday vendor show to knock your holiday shopping off the list, as well as 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. Delahunt, 1011 Calle Recodo.

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

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SANTA RUN FOR CHARITY 2 p.m. Join Lily’s Lighthouse and get ready to jingle all the way along the Beach Trail to Landers Liquor Bar. Attendees are encouraged to run in their Santa suit or Christmas attire. The party will continue at Landers, featuring a barbecue and drinks, a silent auction, live music and more. Runners will receive a custom Santa hat, a barbecue dinner and complimentary drink ticket. Tickets for the run and after-party are $50. Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit Lily’s Lighthouse. Runners will gather at 1:30 p.m. at Parque Del Mar before embarking on the run at 2 p.m. Parque Del Mar, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. lilyslighthouse.betterworld.org.

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 this weekend. Bring your own camera. For more information, contact the City of San Clemente’s Recreation Division at 949.361.8264. san-clemente.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.

GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games.

Teams can include up to six people. Winning teams earn bar cash and other prizes.

Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. eventvesta.com.

SUNDAY | DEC. 17 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.

SANTA PADDLE 9 a.m. Join the paddleboarding community out on the water in the Dana Point Harbor for a festive paddle. Participants are invited to come dressed in the festive holiday spirit with reds and white, Santa hats, a reindeer, snowman, or elf. Participants can bring their own equipment or rent equipment at Westwind Sailing at a 20% discount, with Westwind Sailing donating

$5 for every piece of equipment rented.

Paddlers will begin at Baby Beach, where they’ll take a group photo on the water before paddling around the island. Paddlers are encouraged to wear or have a life vest with them at all times. Baby Beach, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point.

HOLIDAY CAROLING AT THE OUTLETS 11 a.m.-noon. Gather with family and friends to fully embrace the holiday season by listening to Christmas classics and other holiday songs. Caroling Connection will perform. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

JINGLE JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Casino San Clemente presents a holiday celebration with a performance from Elene Gilliam. Brunch will be catered by CalFresh. Tickets are $40.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the performance will begin at 11 a.m. The Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

SOUTH COAST SINGERS PRESENTS ‘ALL IS BRIGHT’ 4 p.m. South Coast Singers’ 50-plus member choir, accompanied by Musical Director Ray Medina and pianist Brian O’Neill, will perform holiday melodies including “Winter Wonderland” and “We Need a Little Christmas,” as well as multicultural selections such as “Behold The Star,” “His Light In Us,”“Bashana Haba’ah,” and many more. Tickets are free for kids under 10 and $20 for general admission. Presbyterian Church of the Master, 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. 949.613.7840. southcoastsingers.org.

MONDAY | DEC. 18 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.

OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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WEDNESDAY | DEC. 20 BEHIND THE SCENES SPIRIT RESTORATION TOUR 1-2 p.m.. Join the Ocean Institute aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about the ship’s history along with the restoration process. The dockside guided tour will tell the stories of those who work hard to keep the ship seaworthy. Tickets are $25.

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

YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE NOBLE PATH FOUNDATION 4:30-7:30 p.m. The Noble Path Foundation hosts events multiple times a week to get youth and young adults out and about and participating in safe, productive activities. Guitar lessons start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a fitness class at 5:30 p.m., and Creative Collaboration at 6:30 p.m. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259. thenoblepathfoundation.org.

COUNTRY WEDNESDAY AT STILLWATER 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. During this Country Wednesday event, learn to dance along with country music for free and join Stillwater for some two-stepping and line-dancing fun. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point.

949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up 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 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com. sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Ben Haworth

Impaired Driving Prevention—A Teenage Perspective on a Complex Issue

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The influence of parents’ modearning to drive has been a eled behavior and open discussought-after rite of passage sion are crucial in guiding teens for many teenagers. For to use their best judgment in difmost, it is their first taste of real ficult situations. responsibility and freedom.

Despite the desire for freedom However, driving comes with and pressure from peers to get its own set of anxieties and istheir driver’s license, many teensues that teenagers may not WELLNESS & agers these days are opting out think about before getting be- PREVENTION

BY BEN of driving. hind the wheel.

HAWORTH According to the Federal HighAccording to 2021 data from way Administration, only 60% of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, a total of teenagers had a driver’s license in 2021, a 2,608 teen drivers (15- to 18-year-olds) big drop from nearly 80% in 1983.

As a 17-year-old who does not have a were involved in collisions where someone died. The NHTSA also found that license and doesn’t plan on driving any“19% of teen passenger vehicle drivers time soon, it made me wonder why so involved in fatal crashes in 2021 had al- many teens are not driving. Is it because we are anxious about the responsibilicohol in their system.”

Teenagers don’t yet possess the expe- ties of driving?

Could it be that teen drivers are more rience or decision-making skills when making the choice to get behind the likely to engage in risky behaviors, like wheel with an impaired driver. Peer drunk or drugged driving when riding pressure further impacts these choic- with a peer, compared to driving alone? es, resulting in impaired teens driving I asked students at my school how they friends to and from parties, where drink- feel about impaired driving, how we can prevent it, and how to model good being often occurs.

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havior.

The first group I interviewed made the choice not to drive as a teen. One friend said, “My friends will expect me to drive all the time. It’s too much pressure.”

When I asked another friend about how he felt about getting in the car with an impaired driver, I was surprised by the response. “If they seem OK, then I’m not too worried about it. If it’s just a few miles, it will probably be fine.”

The majority of my peers gave similar answers. As long as it seems like they’re OK, they’ll be a safe driver even after a few drinks. Unfortunately, just one drink can change the course of your life and others around you.

The second group had been driving for at least six months.

“If it’s just a drink, like one beer, I’m fine driving a short distance,” one said.

A few refused to drink and drive, and would never drive a friend if impaired.

“It’s not worth it. Especially now when it’s so easy to get an Uber to and from a party,” another said.

So how do we as teenagers stop the

myth that one drink means it’s “OK” to drive a mile or two? It begins with modeling good behavior from both peers and parents.

Never get into a car with anyone you know who has been drinking or using drugs, even if it’s your best friend. Don’t be afraid to stand up against impaired driving. Teens look to parents for guidance, so parents need to practice safe driving as well.

One way to connect with your teen is teaching them to drive. Don’t rely only on an outside driving instructor. Parents have more influence than they realize.

Eventually, I will learn how to drive. Until then, I will encourage others to make good choices and never get in the car with an impaired driver.

Ben Haworth is a high school junior and has been a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Teen Influencer since 2021. He is a competitive rower, a state Ambassador for the Best Buddies Organization, and loves history. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety

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One-year-old Brody is a happy boy who loves to snuggle. Energetic and very playful, he is looking for an active family to call his own and can continue with his obedience training. Brody is a friendly pup, but he would do best as the only pet in the home so he doesn’t have to share the spotlight.

If you are interested in adopting Brody, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ 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. SC

Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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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Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES The San Clemente Historical Society is once

again asking for the community’s help in identifying the two boys sitting on horseback in this photo from the Dorothy Fuller Photo Collection. 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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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE Section 00100 Notice Inviting Bids Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project No. 23404 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating, Project No. 23404 Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18th, 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.

OFFICIAL BID - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project Bid #: 23404 Bid Opening Date: January 18th, 2024

2. Project Scope of Work. The work to be performed, in general, consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications, and contract documents for the paintwork related to the rehabilitation of Reservoir No. 4 in the City of San Clemente. This work includes full containment of the tank during all paint removal activities, the preparation and application of primer, intermediate and finished coating of tank surfaces.

3. Contract Time: The work must be completed within [forty-five (45)] working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

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): SSPC QP2 . 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.

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

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subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project Bid #: 23404 Bid Opening Date: January 18th, 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 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.

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

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.

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 pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any prebid questions. The pre-bid meeting will be held on January 8 th , 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at 910 Calle Negocio.

11. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. (Not Used) 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 BID-

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DING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated December 7th, 2024.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Inviting Bids FY 2024 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM Project No. 24303 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: FY 2024 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM, Project No. 24303 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 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. Project includes asphalt pavement work, striping, and other tasks as described in the specifications.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 20 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” . 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 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

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subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

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.

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 004100), 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 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: FY 2024 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM Project Bid #: 24303 Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, January 11, 2024

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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.

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.

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. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the library parking lot (242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672) on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10 a.m .

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Inviting Bids FY 2024 AS-NEEDED ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS Project No. 24306 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: FY 2024 AS-NEEDED ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS, Project No. 24306 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 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. Project includes asphalt pavement repair work, and other tasks as described in the specifications. This contract is for as-needed asphalt paving repair services, which shall not exceed $550,000 per fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) for an initial one year contract term, with an option to renew for up to three (3) additional oneyear terms exercisable at the discretion of the Public Works Director. The City retains the right to exercise the optional renewal(s) at its sole and absolute discretion. Option year pricing may be negotiated by the contractor upon written request at least ninety (90) days before the end of the then current term.

Any unit price rate increase shall not exceed the

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percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index “All Urban Consumers for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California, (CPI-U)” not seasonally adjusted, for the most recent twelve months for which statistics are available. Renewal term(s) shall only be effective upon the City exercising its option in writing. Any price adjustments shall not be effective until execution of an amendment to the Contract by both parties 4. Contract Time: Contractor is required to commence work within ten (10) working days of receiving a work request for specific pavement repairs from the City. The work must be completed within the number of working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed for each project.

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” and “C12” . Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as nonresponsive 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 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.

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.

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 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM (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 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: FY 2024 AS-NEEDED ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS Project Bid #: 24306 Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, January 11, 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 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.

8.3. 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. Pre-Bid Meeting. A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this bid solicitation. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any prebid questions.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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.

14. 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.

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.

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.

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Dated December 7, 2023.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 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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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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236677736 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GIGI UNLIMITED 1334 ALTURA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): CATHERINE KLARENBACH 1334 ALTURA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a CATHERINE KLARENBACH/s/CATHERINE KLARENBACH, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 12/01/2023.

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PUBLIC NOTICES AN ANTHONY AMANTE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name BRIAN ANTHONY AMANTE Proposed Name MARCUS ATHANASIUS HALIM 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: 01/09/2024 Time: 8:30 am Dept: D-100 REMOTE HEARING. The address of the court is: Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

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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: 11/13/2023 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times December 14, 21, 28, 2023, January 4, 2024es, December 14, 21, 28,

Ordinance No. 1767 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, RELATING TO LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 411.

Ordinance No. 1768 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.29.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE TO CHANGE THE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM A FIVE MEMBER COMMITTEE TO A SEVEN MEMBER COMMITTEE. A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.

Persons interested in receiving a copy of the said Ordinances are invited to contact the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at jimenezm@ san-clemente.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the above-referenced Ordinances were introduced at the Regular City Council meeting of November 7, 2023, and were adopted at the Special and Regular City Council meeting of December 5, 2023 by the following vote:

ORDINANCE NOS. 1764, 1765, 1766, 1767 and 1768 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Special and Regular Meeting of December 5, 2023, adopted the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 1764 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.28.020 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF BICYCLES, INCLUDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2, ON THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. Ordinance No. 1765 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.04.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, RELATING TO THE CIVIC CENTER LOCATED AT 910 CALLE NEGOCIO, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA 92673.

Ordinance No. 1766 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.04.080 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, RELATING TO DESIGNATING PUBLIC PLACES FOR POSTING OFFICIAL CITY DOCUMENTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 93.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its Regular meeting of January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Boys Basketball Posts Third Straight 20-Point Win to Continue Hot Start

A five-game winning streak into the Portola-Woodbridge Tournament two weeks ago pushed the San Clemente boys basketball team over its win total from a season ago, and while that streak was snapped, the Tritons bounced back even hotter than before.

San Clemente trounced Irvine, 58-33, on Monday, Dec. 11, to post its third straight 20-point margin of victory in a third consecutive non-league non-tournament win and keep the Tritons rolling.

Porter Hansen maintained his mark as the Tritons’ top scorer this season with a game-high 14 points over Irvine. Hansen also registered five rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Christian Fernandez scored 11 points for San Clemente.

Following a 56-49 loss to Dana Hills to close the Portola-Woodbridge Tournament on Dec. 1, San Clemente went on the road to record a season-high point total over University, 83-62, on Dec. 6, and the Tritons then won big, 63-42, over Portola at home last Friday, Dec. 8.

San Clemente (10-3) has now won eight of its past nine games.

The Tritons hosted Laguna Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 13, but results were not available at press time. San Clemente will also host Dana Hills on Friday, Dec. 15.

The Tritons have and will continue to see several repeated opponents in this early tournament portion of the schedule.

Friday’s game against Dana Hills will be the third meeting between the Tritons and Dolphins this season, and San Clemente is scheduled to take on Laguna Beach for a third time in the Estancia Tournament on Dec. 27. Dana Hills has won close games by two points and seven points over San Clemente, and the Tritons beat Laguna Beach by 11 points at the Portola-Woodbridge Tournament.

San Clemente has also beaten University twice and will play Irvine a second time at the Estancia Tournament. The Tritons are 5-0 against Irvine schools this season, and will play another in Northwood at the North-South Challenge on Dec. 21 at Tesoro High School.

Girls Soccer Notches Early

San Clemente boys basketball has continued its hot opening run with wins in eight of its past nine games, including three consecutive wins by 20 points or more.

Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Upset in Opening Tournament

In its season-opening tournament last week, the San Clemente girls soccer team posted a major result against the CIF-SS Division 1 rankings.

Wynn Farrell, Camille Brophy and Sophia Yeskulsky each scored goals as San Clemente knocked off No. 5 Mater Dei, 3-1, in the quarterfinals of the Butch Lee Classic at Cathedral Catholic of San Diego last Friday, Dec. 8.

San Clemente earned votes in the first CIF-SS poll of the season and is on the sport’s first Open Division watch list.

The Tritons won their first three games of the season, including back-to-back shutouts over San Diego schools Eastlake and Westview prior to the win over Mater Dei. Payton Fitch and Charlotte Yeskulsky scored in the 2-0 opener over Eastlake, and Charlotte Yeskulsky scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Westview.

San Clemente dropped its semifinal match to Patrick Henry of San Diego, 2-1, last Saturday, Dec. 9, to exit the tournament.

In its first home match of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 12, San Clemente posted its third shutout of the season over visiting Los Osos, 3-0. Goalkeeper Addie Robertson earned the clean sheet, with Brophy scoring one goal and Charlotte Yeskulsky scoring twice.

San Clemente is next in action at Foothill next Thursday, Dec. 21, and will compete in Foothill’s Excalibur Tournament from Dec. 27-29.

Wrestling Teams Wrangle El Toro on Historic Girls Night

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It was the second round of league duals for both the San Clemente boys and girls wrestling programs, and an even bigger night for the girls’ side of the sport in the CIF-Southern Section on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

The Tritons’ girls wrestling team took down El Toro, 63-15, for the varsity win, as the San Clemente and El Toro girls programs each fielded three full freshman, junior varsity and varsity lineups for the first time in the CIF-Southern Section, according to San Clemente Athletics.

CIF State began running North and South regional tournaments in 2006, and the sport became sanctioned statewide in 2011.

San Clemente began fielding a girls team in 2015. The CIF-SS began hosting team championships in 2021.

In the boys’ dual on Tuesday, San Clemente defeated El Toro, 57-21.

Girls Basketball Bounces Back with 3 Straight Wins

The season has gone in streaks for the San Clemente girls basketball team.

The Tritons (8-6) opened the season by winning their first five games, including the Portola-Villa Park tournament championship. San Clemente then went out to Hawaii for the Punahou Pa’ani Invitational, where it lost all four games. That losing streak ran to six games with back-to-back losses in the Troy Classic.

San Clemente regained its bearings to close out the tournament with back-toback wins over Brea Olinda, 53-44, and host Troy, 57-39. The Tritons were back up to full speed by Tuesday, Dec. 12, as San Clemente demolished Corona del Mar, 63-29, at home

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for its third straight victory.

In its last loss to Sage Hill on Dec. 6, senior Claire Pham hit a milestone for the San Clemente program. Pham became just the ninth Tritons player to score 1,000 points in a career.

San Clemente, ranked No. 9 in CIF-SS Division 2AA, closes out its 2023 schedule with two games before the holiday break, as the Tritons travel to Great Oak of Temecula on Friday, Dec. 15, and host Downey on Dec. 22.

San Clemente won’t be in action again until Jan. 5 at Beckman.

Boys Soccer Remains Unbeaten Early

With back-to-back road wins following back-to-back home draws, the San Clemente boys soccer team maintained its streak of unbeaten results to open the 2023-24 season.

On Dec. 6, San Clemente (2-0-2) traveled to El Toro for a 5-1 victory. Five different Tritons scored in the win, with strikes from Jake Poole, Will Pico, Jonah Levandofsky, Chris Benitez and Doran Farrell.

Last Friday, Dec. 8, the Tritons continued their run of stellar play with a 3-1 win at Orange Lutheran. It was another balanced scoring night, with Levandofsky, Finn Linas and Beckham Beauchemin recording the tallies.

San Clemente is not yet ranked in CIFSS Division 1, but the Tritons are receiving votes in the poll and are on the Open Division watch list.

San Clemente next hosts Palos Verdes on Friday, Dec. 15, before the holiday break.

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TURBULENT WATERS IN TAHITI AS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS SWIRL A proposed judging tower at the 2024 Olympic surfing event site prompts outcry from the local and international surfing community

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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or the better part of two months now, controversy has swirled around the planned construction of a new judging tower at Tahiti’s Teahupo’o, which is confirmed to be the site of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

With local San Clemente surfers Caroline Marks, Griffin Colapinto and Kirra Pinkerton all provisionally qualified for the Summer Games, which will take place next July, the standoff between Paris 2024 organizers and surfers and environmentalists carries local implications.

The original development plan from Paris 2024 organizers called for a new, expansive aluminum judging tower to be built in place of the existing structure, which has been used in WSL Championship Tour events since 2023.

Locals understandably were concerned that the development would damage the coral reef and pristine marine ecology of the area.

In November, they circulated a petition calling for a reevaluation of the plan. Garnering more than 160,000 signatures, the Save Teahupo’o movement was born.

Igniting a standoff between the powerful Olympic body and several grassroots surfers who know how to organize, the original plan was reimagined, and at the end of November it was announced that a new, smaller, less environmentally impactful judging tower had been designed.

Again, locals and surfers voiced their concerns that building new footings for the planned judging tower would adversely affect the sensitive coral reef at Teahupo’o. And they were right.

In early December, a construction barge collided with a nearby reef, destroying some of the coral heads. What may have been a smoldering fire before immediately exploded into a raging inferno, as national news outlets reported on the story.

Construction on the project was forced to halt.

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Pictured is current world No. 3 Griffin Colapinto of San Clemente deep at Teahupo’o in Tahiti, site of the 2024 Olympics surf competition. Photo: Courtesy of Domenic Mosqueira / Red Bull Content Pool

see that a test undertaken by the French Polynesian government resulted in the coral reef at Teahupo’o being damaged by a barge,” the International Surfing Association, which oversees Olympic surfing, said in a statement.

“From the beginning of the proposal to host Olympic surfing in French Polynesia, the ISA has always insisted that the protection of the natural environment in Teahupo’o is a priority. This vision was agreed and is shared by all parties,” the statement continued.

Not long after the ISA issued its statement, France’s Minister of Sport, Amelie Oudea-Castera, issued a statement of her own, confirming that the Olympics would still take place at Teahupo’o.

“No, there’s no Plan B,” Oudea-Castera told reporters. “We’re on this path, which is really the right one.”

“We’re on the right path to have a new, resized judges’ tower,” she added.

At this point, it would appear there are still a myriad of conversations taking place behind closed doors as Paris 2024 organizers, surfers, environmentalists, and ministers of sport all continue to hammer out a plan for what happens next.

“It’s a very complex situation. There is a lot more going on behind the scenes.

GROM OF THE WEEK

REX HOFFMAN

BY JAKE HOWARD

Because he’s an ambassador of stoke and good vibes, it’s always fun to check in and see what Rex Hoffman has been up to lately.

Turns out, he’s been busy.

Most recently, Rex was down at T-Street for the Western Surfing Association competition, where he took a very respectable runner-up finish in his division—and was gracious enough to congratulate his buddy Zacky Taylor on his podium-topping perfor-

I’ll make sure I’ll always give my honest opinion. Let’s keep it all healthy and the dialogue open,” explained former Championship Tour surfer Jeremy Flores in a post on Instagram.

The upside of hosting an Olympic event at Teahupo’o is huge—it’s one of the seven wonders of the surfing world, and the viewership numbers would presumably be through the roof (which is why surfing was brought into the Olympics in the first place).

The implications of damaging the reef in one of the most sacred South Pacific surf zones may be a sin from which Olympic surfing can’t bounce back. There are some turbulent waters in Tahiti right now, and Paris 2024 organizers would be wise to navigate them carefully.

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.

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Before that, Rex pulled on the jersey at the Koastal Kaos and Surfers Healing events, where he put in brilliant, high-scoring performances.

When he’s not rallying his friends on the contest scene, Rex has been making the most of the early winter surf. Ripping every empty peak between Strands and Trestles, the stylish little goofy-footer is showing the froth is real.

And with some decent northwest energy in the water lately, he’s been punching above his weight in some solid, overhead conditions.

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Water Temperature: 61-62 Degrees F Water Visibility: San Clemente: 12-16’ Catalina: 20-30’ Thursday: Minor WNW/SW swell mix with weak waves mainly down around knee to thigh high, (1-2’). Light offshores to start the day, then wind shifts to a light+ sea breeze for the afternoon. Deep 6.5’ high tide swamps out many spots mid morning.

Outlook: Fresh WNW swell fills in Friday, for widespread thigh to stomach high surf, (23’+), while best exposures go shoulder high, (4’+). Waves drop a little on Saturday as the WNW swell eases, then surf rebounds into the waist-chest high range, (3-4’) on Sunday as a new mix of WNW/WSW swell moves in. For Friday and the weekend, early morning winds are light/variable, turning light+ to periodically more onshore for the afternoons. Mid/late morning high tides gradually subside Friday through Sunday.

Rex Hoffman. Photo: Courtesy of @chrisgrantsurfphoto

Vissla and riding beautiful little surfboards from Timmy Patterson, Rex already has a lot of fans out there, and it’s going to be amazing to see where he takes his surfing in 2024.

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