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Tabay Atkins, a 16-year-old yogi, leads a session with mother Sahel Anvarinejad and grandfather Michael Nejad at his family’s San Clemente home on Monday, Sept. 13. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
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Newsom Survives Recall Election
Casa Romantica to Host Annual Fundraising Gala
SC Football Takes First Loss in Defensive Slugfest
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Casa Romantica to Host Annual Fundraising Gala BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens this weekend is set to host its 19th annual Toast to the Casa fundraising gala, which is organized to support the nonprofit’s efforts in providing cultural and educational programs, as well as preserve the local landmark. This year’s event, entitled “Adventure Awaits,” will take guests on Saturday, Sept. 19, around the world “through the magic and glamour of mid-century air travel, visiting exotic world destinations featuring cuisine, exhibitions and performances,” the center explained. Such “destinations” include a 1960s Mod Girls-themed phone booth photo op, a cigar lounge featuring Hawaiian music and dancers, a sitar performance, as well as Brazilian libations and entertainment from DJ Nomis. The band Bossa Nova featuring Caro Pierotto will also perform live music.
The gala’s honorary chairs for 2021 are Jean and Linda Stern, who the Casa described as icons in the California art community. Jean, the Casa explained, is “a nationally recognized authority on California Impressionism,” and “has extensive experience as an author, curator, lecturer, and teacher, and was the founding and sole director of The Irvine Museum.” Linda is currently a member of the California Art Club who volunteers with the Heritage Pointe Senior Center, previously served as the Jewish Community Foundation’s director and board member, and is serving on the Historical Collections Council of California, which distributes grants for art education and restoration projects to the state’s museums. Both Jean and Linda are passionate about philanthropy, having engaged in a long history of community service in Orange County, according to the Casa. The Casa’s annual fundraising gala helps the local nonprofit host its plethora of programs, including exhibitions, lectures, concerts and performances, as well as horticulture and educational activities. The event also comes as the Casa
Guests mingle on Casa Romantica’s patio that overlooks the San Clemente Pier during the nonprofit’s 2018 Toast to the Casa fundraising gala. Photo: File
prepares to launch its 2021-2022 season calendar that incorporates brand-new thematic Connections programming—an initiative in which events will be clustered to follow specific themes throughout the year. “Casa Romantica elevates the caliber of our cultural programming year after year,” Casa Executive Director Amy Behrens said in a press release. “With Connections, we aim to show the rich cultural diversity of Southern California and share these experiences with our community.” Such themes for the upcoming 20212022 season will include Beyond Bolly-
Council Introduces Ordinance Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
The use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned in San Clemente beginning in November 2022, after the city council on Sept. 7 unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance to prohibit the devices. The ordinance, which the council is slated to formally pass at its next meeting in late September, will also impose new regulations on electric- and battery-powered leaf blowers, such as limiting noise and restricting operating hours. According to the ordinance, the citywide ban on gas-operated leaf blowers will go into effect on Nov. 4, 2022. Only electric-powered and battery-operated devices that meet the maximum 65-decibel sound rating standards set by the American National Standards Institute can be used. Under the ordinance, the landscaping tool may only be used Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on San Clemente Times September 16-22, 2021
The city council on Sept. 7 introduced an ordinance that will ban gas-powered leaf blowers across the city beginning in November 2022. Photo: Courtesy of Pexels
weekends and city-recognized holidays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ordinance also bans leaf-blower operators from blowing dirt, dust and other debris onto neighboring property, the street, sidewalk, gutters or into storm drains. The latest step in passing the ordinance comes more than a year and half since the council first agreed to consider a partial ban on the fuel-operated devic-
es. Under a pilot program that Councilmember Laura Ferguson had proposed in February 2020, the city would have restricted the use of the leaf blowers only in neighborhoods west of the 5 Freeway and for one year. That proposal was nixed last month in favor of the permanent citywide ban. In the coming months, the city is expected to also consider establishing Page 3
woood (running from October through November); Celebrating Chinese Year (January-March); The People’s Poetry: Contemporary Dance and Music (AprilMay); and Art in the Gardens (from May-July). Each of the Connections themes, the Casa noted, will include multiple visual and performing arts events, ranging from low-cost admission to free entry. To learn more, donate to the Casa and purchase tickets for Saturday night’s gala, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m., head to casaromantica.org. There, guests can also bid on dozens of items, as well as various food, drink and activity packages.
a rebate program as an incentive for residents to ditch their gas-powered leaf blowers and purchase a new electric- or battery-powered one. The city noted in its report to the council that the coffers to operate such a program could come from the general fund or from a grant “if there is one available.” As a local example, the city explained that in the city of San Mateo, it allocated $5,000 for a one-year rebate program. “Under their program, residents can receive a 50% discount, up to $100; if proof is provided that a gas leaf blower was turned in and a new electric leaf blower was purchased at a certain retail store,” the city said in its report. There would also be additional costs associated with running the program, the city noted, such as staff resources, drafting an application, advertising, making arrangements with retailers and processing the rebates with finance staff. Chris Wright, an associate planner for the city, told the council on Sept. 7 that it will get a presentation on San Clemente’s proposed rebate program when it meets to discuss the city’s long-term financial plan. The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 28, at which time the elected officials are expected to formally pass the new ordinance in a second reading. sanclementetimes.com
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Newsom Survives Recall Election BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
Gov. Gavin Newsom will stay in office and complete the remainder of his term for the next year, as he staved off the GOP-led removal attempt on Tuesday night, Sept. 14. By 9 p.m. on election night, several news outlets had projected Newsom handily defeating the recall, with roughly 67% of Californians voting no to oust the Democrat from power. Polls in California closed at 8 p.m. “Tonight, I’m humbled, grateful, but resolved in the spirit of my political hero, Robert Kennedy,” Newsom said during his victory speech before thanking Californians “for rejecting this recall.” The recall election, which ultimately resulted in Newsom keeping his job for the next 15 months, was estimated to cost state taxpayers $276 million, according to an analysis conducted by the
Gov. Gavin Newsom survived the state recall election on Tuesday, Sept. 14, allowing him to remain in office for the rest of his term that expires in January 2023. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of the Governor
Cost Analysis for Desalination Presented to SCWD Board BY LILLIAN BOYD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
Ocean desalination has been named as one of the South Coast Water District’s top priorities—even more so as California undergoes an unprecedented water shortage. In 2008, a Pilot Ocean Desalination Project was first initiated at Doheny State Beach, and the facility operated successfully for 21 months between 2010 and 2012. Subsequent to this effort, the District has proceeded with planning for an Ocean Desalination Facility. On Aug. 26, the SCWD Board of Directors authorized general manager Rick Shintaku to exercise an extended agreement with GHD Inc. for ocean desalination program management and project development through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $275,000. GHD has served as the District’s program manager for ocean desalination through fiscal years since 2016. GHD will be responsible for maintaining scheduling, coordinating with the District, program controls, tracking project costs, developing scopes of work and overseeing task orders issued to execute elements of the desalination program, attending meetings, and other duties, as required. As far as operation, Shintaku has previously stated that the most cost-effective way for desalination at a large plant is San Clemente Times September 16-22, 2021
reverse osmosis. Fresh water comes out while brine gets screened out. The brine, in this case, will be comingled with the wastewater outfall that extends two miles out into the ocean. Ocean water is being pulled in and run through these reverse osmosis membranes at high pressure. “We would use slant well technology,” Shintaku said in May. “It’s very popular. This is the preferred intake method by regulators and the California Ocean Plan Desalination Amendment.” The intake would consist of roughly 93% ocean water and 7% brackish groundwater. The slant wells would be located on Doheny State Park. SCWD officials say the Doheny site is a geologically optimal location for a slant well. SCWD has overseen a smaller-scale desalination facility in Dana Point since 2008. The 126 reverse osmosis membranes on-site treat water from San Juan Creek. While the water from San Juan Creek only has salinity of about 2,100 parts per million (seawater has roughly 35,000 ppm), Shintaku has previously stated the current facility offers a solid foundation for SCWD to expand its desalination technology. SCWD owns the property of lots from its current desalination facility off Stonehill Drive. While the SCWD Board of Directors voted to certify the environmental impact review study in June 2019, the Doheny desalination project has not yet been given the green light. Officials are currently exploring other due-diligence studies, assessments and configurations for the most cost-effective route toward desalination.
state’s Department of Finance. Responding to former President Donald Trump’s recent unfounded claims that California’s election was rigged, Newsom warned of the lingering effects of “Trumpism.” “We defeated Donald Trump; we didn’t defeat Trumpism. Trumpism is still alive, all across this country,” Newsom said. The recall election, only the second in the state’s history, stemmed from criticism of restrictions Newsom had imposed during the pandemic, as well as grievances over his handling of issues related to immigration, taxes and homelessness, among other things. In Orange County, more than 56% of constituents voted no on the recall, as of 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to results from the county’s Registrar of Voters. Among the candidates who ran with the hope of replacing Newsom, Republican Larry Elder had a substantial lead ahead of the crowded pack, earning about 44% of the vote. Kevin Paffrath, a Democrat, was next behind Elder, garnering more than 10% of the votes.
South Coast Water District has had a small-scale desalination facility in Dana Point since 2008 and owns the property of lots off Stonehill Drive. Photo: File
“The bottom line is SCWD needs partnerships. Partnerships will significantly reduce the cost impact to SCWD customers,” Shintaku told San Clemente Times in January. “This decision needs to be balanced with the water reliability needs that South Coast Water District customers want and need to be best prepared for drought and emergencies, such as a significant seismic event, which could result in SCWD cutting back approximately 80% of drinking water supplies for 60 days or more during these emergency interruptions.” In October 2019, the board held a Special Board meeting in which Richard Svindland, president of Cal-Am Water, presented a peer review of the cost estimate of the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project prepared by GHD. At the meeting, there was significant board discussion regarding potential cost impacts to SCWD customers, resulting from the revised unit cost of project water. Page 4
Subsequently, the SCWD contracted a financial consultant to develop a Financial Model that estimates cost ranges of project water. In early 2020, the board approved an agreement with Clean Energy Capital to complete the above analyses. In late 2020, finalization of the Water Cost Analysis was postponed pending the outcome of the District’s Rate Study. The SCWD asked Clean Energy Capital to research updates to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) Local Resource Program (LRP), along with updating MET rates and projections. A postponement of the Water Cost Analysis also allowed the District to consider options developed and refined as presented in the Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) workshops, which occurred from August 2020 through July 2021. In June 2020, SCWD ratepayers, through a formal customer survey process conducted during what a district CONT. ON PAGE 6
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Teenage Yogi Expands Brand of Helping Others with New Partnership
SC Times this week, further explaining that he’ll get to teach yoga classes and poses through Nike Playlist videos on YouTube. “Now, I have a bigger platform to share my mission.” In one of the latest videos posted to Nike’s YouTube channel last month, Atkins gives a crash course on how to do the three Warrior poses, which he filmed doing from the backyard of his family’s San Clemente home. For Atkins, the new partnership—one of many that he already has—is another exciting opportunity to continue growing his brand and reaching more people interested in learning about yoga. “The things he’ll be doing are promoting and doing special appearances for them and with them,” explains Atkins’ mother, Sahel Anvarinejad, a cancer survivor who on Tuesday, Sept. 14, celebrated her nine-year anniversary of being cancer-free. It was witnessing Anvarinejad’s own experience learning yoga as she was recovering from her chemotherapy treatments that inspired Atkins, then 6 years old, to begin learning yoga himself. “I was in the worst physical shape of my life, because chemo kicked my butt,” Anvarinejad recalls, adding that through yoga, though, she “went from not being able to walk on my own to completing a (200-hour vinyasa) training.”
“I was with her the whole time; I saw from when she first got into it and then got out of it, and there was a complete transformation,” Atkins says. “She was able to walk on her own again, and she was back to her healthy self, even healthier than before she had cancer.” For a while, Anvarinejad, who has 18 specialized yoga certificates, ran her own local yoga studio, Care4Yoga, where both she and Atkins led classes for kids and adults whenever they were in town, as they split their time between San Clemente and Hawaii. Anvarinejad would teach the classes for kids, while Atkins taught the adult classes. “Care4Yoga was the first kids yoga studio in Orange County,” she notes. “There’s tons of yoga studios all over the place, but you don’t see them for kids. With so many amazing benefits of yoga, I’m thinking, why are there only adults doing it and not kids?” Like most businesses over the past year, the local studio encountered problems during the pandemic. With such a small space, Anvarinejad says, she didn’t know when she could resume in-person classes safely. “It didn’t make sense to keep (the studio) when I didn’t know when I could go back to teach any classes,” she says, noting that the new Nike partnership
and other collaborations have also kept Atkins and Anvarinejad on the road a lot. The pandemic did, however, present a new opportunity for Atkins to reach new audiences across the globe—virtual classes. Prior to the public health crisis, Atkins would get messages from people in other countries expressing their wish to take one of his many classes. “Now that it’s online, I’ve been able to reach more people than I would before,” he says. “Before I would get messages saying, ‘I wish I can take classes, but I’m unable, became I’m in this part of the world.’ Now I’m able to teach everywhere.” Through his website, tabayatkins.com, subscribers can watch Atkins’ videos and participate in his private or group yoga sessions, as well his vegan cooking classes. Amid all the opportunities that Atkins has come across in the past few years, one new endeavor that he’s excited to take on is that of a gas station operator. Now living in San Clemente full-time, Atkins and Anvarinejad have taken over her father’s 76 fuel station in Capistrano Beach. Anvarinejad explains that her father Michael Nejad, is ready to retire, and has handed off his station to her and Atkins. For Atkins, this has been a dream job in the making since before he discovered yoga was his dharma. “I think back now, my original dream job was working at the gas station,” Atkins recalls. “I have pictures of me as a baby in my grandfather’s arms at the gas station … since I was 3, I would always ask my grandfather, ‘Can I work here?’” “Now I get to own it,” Atkins later adds. Touching on their busy schedule, Anvarinejad expresses confidence that she and Atkins will be able to tackle the new opportunity. “He didn’t think that we would do it, because our schedule is and has been very crazy,” Anvarinejad says, laughing next to Nejad. “But we’ve also shown that we’re able to handle everything, and for Tabay, this was more important to him than anything. I mean, everything else, we’ll be able to manage … this is very special, this is (my father’s) legacy.” To learn more about Atkins, follow him on Instagram and Twitter @tabayatkins.
month to build the project. On Sept. 2, David Moore of Clean Energy Capital presented the findings of the firm’s water cost analysis. If the project were approved, the desalination plant would produce up to 5 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable drinking water in Phase 1 and up to 15 MGD as a potential Phase 2 Regional Project. Clean Energy Capital explored the financial viability of a 5 MGD Project with partners, where the District would take a 2 MGD share. The analysis will also show the viability of a standalone,
smaller 2-MGD Project without partners, where the District would take the entire 2-MGD share. If the project were approved, the residential cost increase per month would be $2.38 for a 5-MGD project and an increase of $7.20 per month for a 2-MGD project. The 5-MGD project would cost a total of $126 million. Ideally, shareholders would split the costs, and water would be provided to multiple districts. If SCWD goes at desalination alone, the 2-MGD project would cost $71 million.
Shintaku added that South Coast Water District and most other water districts in South Orange County depend on water from the Colorado River and Northern California for about 90% of their supply, making them vulnerable to drought shortages and service interruptions from earthquakes. In Orange County alone, import pipelines cross five earthquake faults. As to which avenue SCWD will pursue, it largely depends on loans, grant funding and whether other agencies will be willing to split the costs.
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Throughout his life, Tabay Atkins has shown the world that he’s never been too young to accomplish his goals and dreams. By the time he was 11 years old, he had earned his fifth yoga certification. Since then, he’s added more certifications under his belt—now up to 11—in specialties such as Yoga4Cancer, Kids Yoga for Autism Spectrum, Teen and Tween Yoga and Restorative Yoga. At the time that San Clemente Times first spoke with Atkins in January 2017, his entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help kids and adults through yoga instruction had given him aspirations of traveling the world and building a brand for himself. Now, more than four years since the San Clemente kid first jumped onto the scene, making headlines nationwide as becoming one of the youngest—if not the youngest—yoga instructors in the world, he’s expanded his brand and reach considerably when it comes to teaching yoga. He’s even added vegan cooking classes to his repertoire. With the money he’s made from those classes, which are now taught online, he’s donated most to directly support those suffering from cancer. He also donates his time by offering free yoga classes to cancer patients. “When I first started teaching my classes, I wanted to donate all the money I made to helping people with cancer, so I’ve been donating every dollar from my yoga classes and appearances and everything to helping people with cancer,” Atkins says. And just a couple of years ago, at 14, Atkins also graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA. Now a 16-year-old, the young yogi is embarking on a new partnership that he hopes will take his mission of helping others to new heights. “Now, I’m a Nike athlete,” Atkins tells
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staff report stated to be a “financially uncertain pandemic period,” have indicated a significant positive impression of this ocean water desalination project and monthly monetary acceptability level for this project. According to that survey, 72% favor the project after understanding it; 78% were willing to pay an additional $5 per month to build the project; and 76% were willing to pay an additional $7 per San Clemente Times September 16-22, 2021
Tabay Atkins, a 16-year-old yogi, leads a session with mother Sahel Anvarinejad and grandfather Michael Nejad at his family’s San Clemente home on Monday, Sept. 13. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_ crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org. TUESDAY, SEPT. 21
Before the annual Carnival Colossal kicks off in mid-October, the Friends of San Clemente Foundation is offering discounted booklets of eight tickets for $10. Photo: File
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FAM Hunger Walk Local nonprofit Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) is encouraging people to register for a walk happening next month that will help the hungry and needy in the community. The 34th annual Hunger Walk will be on Sunday, Oct. 17. The walk is 2.5 miles and starts at 2 p.m. from the San Clemente Community Center. It will end at the Pier Bowl with a party and live music by local band Jim Plays Dan. Registration costs are $30 for adults, $10 for kids of high school age and younger, and $5 for pets on leashes. Children ages 3-and-under are free. Visit fam.securesweet.com to register or for more information.
SC | Nonprofit Celebrates 40
Years of Helping Children Assistance League of Capistrano Valley (ALCV) is rejoicing over its 40th anniversary. The nonprofit has aimed to help kids through community programs since its founding in 1980. ALCV has returned $5.3 million to the community, the organization said in a news release. “Last year, ALCV members gave over 13,173 volunteer hours to help children and families in our community despite San Clemente Times September 16-22, 2021
our challenges with the pandemic,” ALCV President Joyce Helland said. “Our volunteer-run Bargain Box thrift store here in San Clemente allows us to pass along proceeds directly back into our local community supporting children in need.” The nonprofit has given out clothes, shoes, and school supplies for kids going back to school; awarded grants to local middle schools; and provided scholarships to single parents attending Saddleback College and graduating seniors from military families.
access to the public that evening at 6 p.m. The Friends is offering a super-discounted book of eight tickets for $10 that will save from 66% to 75% per ticket compared to those sold at the carnival. The discounted ticket books are on sale at the San Clemente Aquatic Center at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, the Boys and Girls Club, the Parks Department at the Community Center, and the Ole Hansen Beach Club. Because these discounted ticket books sell out every year, the Friends advises patrons not to delay.
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Foundation Offers Discounted Ticket Books to Carnival Colossal
ation of University Women Chapter to Meet Saturday The San Clemente-Capistrano Bay Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its first meeting of the 2021-2022 year over Zoom on Saturday, Sept. 18. The topic will be “Tech Trek Camp 2021: Educating the Women of the Future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Special guest speakers will be the middle school girls who participated in this summer’s virtual science camp. They will share their experiences from the camp, where they learned about STEM career options, and created robotic hats that capture their creativity, as well as about the United Nations’ sustainable goals and programming capabilities. According to the organization, Tech Trek is an annual AAUW-sponsored event, which usually takes place at local colleges and universities, but has been online since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Friends of San Clemente Foundation, in conjunction with the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department, will once again sponsor the Carnival Colossal at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park next month. This year’s carnival, which is free and runs from Oct. 14-17, will feature exciting rides and games for all ages, gourmet food trucks, as well as host a live stage with talented local musical entertainment. The Highland Strongman Competition with top international athletes displaying feats of skill and strength will return to perform during the carnival’s Saturday and Sunday dates. On the first day of the festivities, between 2 and 6 p.m., the carnival will host “slow and low” rides with lower sound and speed for families with special-needs children and for young preschool-aged children. The carnival will open with full Page 7
Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@ gmail.com. TUESDAY, SEPT. 21
San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. The San Clemente Toastmasters will continue to meet every Tuesday online through Zoom. Email fardad.fs@gmail.com to receive a link to join. 858.900.6175. sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22
Human Affairs Committee 1:30-3:30 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee will convene a special meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22
Planning Commission 6-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.
In-person camps, the group said, will resume when it is deemed safe. Local branches grant scholarships to girls from local middle schools to attend the one-week session. AAUW, a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization with local branches, advances equity for women and girls through education, research and advocacy. AAUW-SCCB has members from San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and all the surrounding areas. To learn more, call Publicity Chair Laurie Jacobs at 949.973.6087. sanclementetimes.com
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Letters to the Editor don’t realize is this really is San Clemente’s last vacant land for all time. Once this is constructed, this is it for the future of San Clemente.” Our “last vacant land for all time.” Is it wise, then, for us to spend it on a Distribution Center, a 1970 business model? A single-task facility, a transit hub for goods as they change the modality of transport? A facility with few job types, limited career advancement locally, and a one-size-fits-all salary? Our city leaders, besotted with quick cash and obsessed with an outcome Amazon has fed them, appear willing to do anything to make sure it goes through. When they start to see red flags about traffic, noise, and pollution, will they choose to ignore them? Will they examine the enduring economic ramifications of selecting this facility above all others? Do our city leaders have the strength of character to defer gratification, to be forward thinkers? To make tough decisions based on what is best in the long run for us socially, physically, and economically? Courage to keep our options open until we attract businesses based in innovation rather than operations rooted in the past, businesses that will award us a true advantage in the future? Will our city leaders set us up for a lasting success? In a May 6 San Clemente Times article, Norb Garrett wrote, “And while Pronto Italian Deli is, indeed, brand-new, the seeds for Adriano’s dream date back to the early 1980s, when his grandfather, Vincenzo, bought the property on Avenida Del Mar as a gift to his grandchildren, who weren’t even born yet.” Quoting Adriano’s mother, Donatella, “He bought this building, because he wanted to leave a legacy for his grandchildren.” We call for long-term, future-oriented decision-making like Vincenzo’s. City leaders, take note. Better yet, follow in his footsteps. Step one: vote no on Amazon’s proposal.
MARINE MEMORIAL DILAN SWIFT, San Clemente I am always impressed by San Clemente. Now, more so than ever, after the Sept. 5 memorial to our fallen Marines. For those who couldn’t make it, the street was full of somber, yet smiling patriots of all stripes. Young and old, veterans and civilians, parents, children, and grandparents filled Avenida Del Mar and surrounded the Marine monument. American flags were proudly held, cars honked in support, and for one moment, everyone forgot the looming stress of the pandemic and the avoidable disaster that led to these young men’s deaths. The memorial service itself was simple, somber, and beautiful. Bagpipes and “Taps” played. The crowd recited the pledge of allegiance and national anthem, a rare occurrence these days. The names of our lost Marines, sailor, and soldier were announced and given life. The crowd joined in prayer to honor these sacrifices and bond us all together in sorrow and gratitude for men and women willing to give everything to serve others. Some may believe or would want us to think that patriotism is no longer in vogue, is a relic of the past, or simply that America doesn’t deserve such appreciation. Not here. We know, appreciate, and honor the cost that freedom demands. Our men and women just down the street have paid the price since Sept. 25, 1942, when Camp Pendleton came into being. I encourage all San Clementeans to keep these sacrifices in mind as we continue our lives. It is easy to be lulled into a beach-induced reverie here. It isn’t hard to let time and the flaws of a broken world fade away and seem ever so distant. Yet, no matter how wonderful our lives and home, that outside world still exists. War rages, poverty and famine spread, and natural disaster strikes. We must be vigilant and awake to the price we must pay for human progress and American success. We all know San Clemente is a special place. We must not forget that our choices determine whether it, and this great American experiment, continues to shine as a bastion of patriotism and gratitude.
between these hundreds of people and moving cars? This was a very dangerous situation, which could have resulted in a tragedy. And there were only two councilmembers there who I saw—Gene James and Laura Ferguson. Where were the others? Very disrespectful. In any event, the program was very well-organized, and when last “Taps” was played and the Marines sang the Marine hymn, tears were flowing. MARINE HONOR MARCH BOB LUTZ, San Clemente I object to Lillian Boyd's description of the people marching as “demonstrators.” To demonstrate is to protest. I was there with my wife and granddaughters, and there was no protest. Only true sentiment for our Marines who died needlessly in Afghanistan. I was inclined to give Ms. Boyd some slack for not looking up the definition, but then I saw an article that she wrote weeks before where she described Recall Newsom supporters as “anti-vaxxers, militia members and conspiracy theorists.” Obviously, she has a liberal bent and put in “demonstrators” intentionally instead of Patriots. With her liberal persuasion and title as senior city editor, she shouldn’t be allowed to write news articles. Her mean-spirited insights should be in the opinion section, where they belong.
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MEMORIAL MARCH FOR FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS KATHY REISS, San Clemente The Sept. 5 march in memory of the fallen servicemembers was beautifully done in the most respectful manner. Thank you, organizers. There were probably over one thousand people at this event, and Park Semper Fi was overwhelmed by the number of people. But the problem was Alameda Lane, where hundreds of people were standing who could not get in. Where was the sheriff’s department to prevent the chaos
NO TO AMAZON'S PROPOSAL— LEAVING A LEGACY LAURIE GOOCH, San Clemente In a June 9 Los Angeles Times article about Amazon’s proposal, Arrow Santos aptly observed, “What a lot of people Page 9
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CAN YOU HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO? T he old adage of having one’s cake and eating it, too, has many interpretations, but according to the Cambridge Dictionary, its definition is “to do or get two good things at the same time, especially things that are not usually possible to have together.” That is, in essence, what I am trying to get for my clients. I want them to enjoy foods that are both nutritious and delicious, as well as help them get to their weight goal, improve their health, and maintain a sustainable diet approach for a lifetime. No small feat, I will say. Today, people know more about nutrition that ever before, yet we are sicker and more overweight than ever. Unfortunately, the amount of misinformation at our fingertips is clouding the mountains of science and evidence that clearly show the paths to health and wellness. So, along with providing basic nutrition education to each and every client I have the privilege of working with, I must counter the noise that is preventing them from reaching and maintaining their lofty goals. HEALTH AND Most people I enNUTRITION 101 counter believe that BY GINA COUSINEAU nutrition is an all-ornone approach. I either get to “cheat” and eat that cake, or I am going to deprive myself of those extra calories to help myself lose weight. This punitive and restrictive approach leads to disordering eating across the board, and ultimately a lifetime struggle to achieve weight and health goals. I have clearly spoken in the past that while young, through our 40s, our bodies are amazingly resilient and can counter the effects of all we throw at it, including yo-yo dieting and unhealthy food/lifestyle choices. But after the age of 50, we start to see the compounding effects of these lifestyle choices rear their ugly head. And while we may not believe that “you can teach an old dog new tricks,” I see, every day, clients beginning to learn how, and why a new approach to living can and will help them live long, healthy, independent lives. The human body is remarkable, to say
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the least. I have seen individuals come to me with high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure—the trifecta of unhealthy—and completely “right” the ship. And while this will require time and effort, with the right team of medical-care practitioners, self-advocacy, and a little education and hand-holding, my clients begin to heal and flourish. In my experience, the No. 1 reason people choose to not work with me is for fear of failure with yet another diet. While the thought of maneuvering through uncharted territory is terrifying—as they have tried this many times before without sustainable results—their fears are warranted. That being said, if we consider that “smart people are willing to change,” and that through enlightenment, education and the learning of new things, my clients are pleasantly surprised at how they can shift their brain and start to engage in simple habits with food choices and movement that can be life-saving. To help counter your fear, I encourage you to join me this month in a complimentary virtual “in-kitchen experience and webinar series” for people who “hate to cook.” Each Tuesday night (all sessions are recorded for your convenience), I will do a little nutrition education regarding “hot topics,” and then using food stuff from Trader Joe’s or your grocery store, we will cook a simple and delicious wholesome meal together. Head to my website and register today. And let’s begin this journey together of “having our cake and eating it, too”— with no shame or guilt. Gina Cousineau sees clients virtually and in person out of her San Clemente office. Her extensive education—a BS in dietetics and MS in integrative and functional nutrition—chef training, and 30-plus years as a fitness professional allow her to help clients lose weight and improve their health. You can reach her at mamag@mamagslifestyle. com, 949.842.9975, and on Instagram and Facebook @mamagslifestyle. Register for her complimentary weekly newsletter at mamagslifestyle.com. SC
8 TO 11 AM, SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 3216 Calle Grande Vista, San Clemente. Size small women’s clothes, succulents, fun jewelry, stuffed animals, 2 small girls bikes. Proceeds benefit Haiti.
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HELP WANTED OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE OPEN JOB POSITIONS CUSTODIAL: The Outlets at San Clemente is currently seeking to hire Full-Time Custodians to help maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the entire shopping center. Full-time benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, short term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance and 401k. Great atmosphere, teamwork, and benefits. SECURITY: The Outlets at San Clemente is currently hiring Full-Time Security Officers who will take initiative and ensure a safe and positive shopping experience for our employees and shoppers. Full-time benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, short term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401k. EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS! Guard Card Required. Great atmosphere, teamwork, and benefits. MAINTENANCE: Building Maintenance Lead-Full Time Energetic, outgoing, and personable candidate who has the will and drive to succeed would be the ideal applicant for Maintenance Lead. The applicant will exemplify the personality of what it takes to work in the retail industry.
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LIBRE TUESDAYS AT JD’S 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Head to JD’s Kitchen and Bar every Tuesday for $5 libre shots and margaritas, as well as to enjoy reggaeton, Latin and other top hits, as spun by DJ Romanero. Solotacos Catering will also be offering $2 street tacos. JD’s, 215 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.481.2115. jds-sanclemente.com.
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THURSDAY |16 DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION 2-4 p.m. Nonprofit organization Love San Clemente hosts this food distribution event. The line opens at 2 p.m. and distribution depends on arrival—first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Drivers open their trunks and then remain in their vehicles through the line. Those looking to volunteer can contact the nonprofit by emailing randy@lovesanclemente.com. Volunteers should arrive by 1:30 p.m. Gloves and masks are required. San Clemente Calvary Chapel, 1031 Calle Recodo, San Clemente.
FRIDAY | 17 SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org. San Clemente Times September 16-22, 2021
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SUNDAY | 19 HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING 3-5 p.m. In its first post-pandemic event, the San Clemente Historical Society will present an update on the Miramar Theater/Bowling Center project that is underway in North Beach. The development group and Jonathan Lightfoot, the city’s economic development officer, will update the community on how the historic restoration is going and what challenges have been encountered. The program is free and open to everyone. San Clemente Community Center, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.492.9684. sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.
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ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark. Cost is $45 for up to four devices, and the Zoom tour lasts up to an hour. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Check the Mission website for exact hours. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.
SATURDAY | 18 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. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. 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
SC OPEN SKATEBOARD CONTEST 2-8 p.m. Go for the gold at the SC Open Skateboard Contest hosted by the city of San Clemente and the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. This coed contest celebrates the 20th year of the competition. An early-bird registration of $20 per skater will run through Sept. 17. Skaters can register the day of the event, starting at 1 p.m., for $35. On-site registration will be based upon availability. Other activities include a vendor fair and food and beverages. Safety equipment such as a helmet and knee and elbow pads will be required for participants. Ralphs Skate Court, 241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. san-clemente.org.
SUNDAY | 19 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.
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PICKLEBALL DRILLS & SKILLS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In partnership with the city of San Clemente and the Southern California Pickleball Association, coach Bill Miller hosts this weekly pickleball class at San Gorgonio Park, where participants have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport and improving their game. Participants can practice basic shots, including the structure of an accurate serve, return of serve, how to dink and volley at the kitchen line, as well as work on paddle grip, footwork positioning on the court, and scoring. This class combines coaching and instruction with the fun of doubles play. Bring plenty of water. Court tennis shoes recommended. Paddles will be provided. Reservations are required. San Gorgonio Park, 2916 San Gorgonio, San Clemente. 818.535.5130. miller.william22@gmail.com. southerncaliforniapickleballassociation.com. 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. 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. BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do 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 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com. sanclementetimes.com
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GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy
The Focus Is on Fun at Noble Path Foundation C all it what you will—serendipity, divine intervention or the universe aligning—I’m always amazed when I’m thinking about a friend and a text message pops up from that person. It happened last week and led to a fun afternoon with one of my favorite people. Cindi Juncal and I met when our kids were in elementary school; and, since they graduated from college, we don’t see each other as often as we once did. Juncal founded The Noble Path Foundation (TNPF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in 2012 to raise awareness on the importance of sound nutrition and lifestyle choices for our youth. Recently, Juncal renovated a 1,700-square-foot historic building on El Camino Real that TNPF now calls home. We met there last week to discuss her new digs and upcoming plans. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO HAVE A PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS? The building is such a blessing. Everyone who walks in here says the vibe is amazing. It’s like the building wraps its arms around you in a big healthy hug. Here, we’re not just focusing on food and fitness, but mental health and well-being as well—the whole mindbody-soul continuum. We want to provide a safe and nurturing environment where kids can flourish. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TNPF? Right now, we’re focusing on trying to get back to real food. We developed the Real Food Challenge, which challenges people to eat real food instead
of processed food—real food is food without labels. Think of nutrition labels on food as warning labels. They warn what’s been added to that food to allow it to sit on a shelf for a long time. Also, apply “the recipe rule” when grocery shopping: Read the ingredients label, and if there’s a chemical or additive that you wouldn’t see in a recipe or have in your home, put it back. Who has red food dye number 12 in their cupboard?
cause cancer.” Then a parent makes a choice. I am not against choice—I am for education and awareness.
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ARE LIFE’S A BEACH PILLARS OF TNPF; BY SHELLEY MURPHY HOW DO YOU HELP INFORM THE COMMUNITY? Parents tell me all the time it’s so hard getting my kids to eat right. We’re here to work with families and provide expert help—and it’s offered free. Our credentialed nutritionist specializes in sports nutrition and childhood obesity. We’re also partnering with a leading pediatrician to address the childhood obesity epidemic. Overweight adults are told to join a gym or change their diet; it’s not that simple for kids, and we want to empower them. Our programs promote awareness. How many parents know processed meat is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen? Processed meat is in the same group as tobacco smoking and asbestos, which are proven to cause cancer. My position as a child advocate is there should be a warning label on packages of hot dogs, just as it is on packs of cigarettes: “This product has been shown to
WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE TO PARENTS AIMING TO IMPLEMENT HEALTHY CHANGES? Our emphasis is on progress, not perfection; every step is progress, including: •E liminating processed food as much as possible. •L eading by example and getting back to family meals cooked at home. • I nvolving kids in food choices, and when shopping, ask them to choose a new fruit to try. YOU’RE PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALLIANCE’S THRIVE ALIVE SERIES; WHAT DOES THAT ENTAIL? We’re planning a wide array of activities where kids can have fun and get healthy at the same time. We’ll hold events in our media, fitness, and multipurpose rooms and host game nights and open mic events; we’ll offer music, art, yoga, and we have a hip-hop dance instructor, too. I’m always looking for people who have special skills and want to share them with the kids—I’d love to offer a meditation program. It’s going to be so fun in here! TNPF hosts its Grand Opening on Oct. 2. Anyone looking for good vibes and healthy hugs is welcome. To volunteer, donate or learn more, visit thenoblepathfoundation.org. For more than 20 years, Shelley Murphy and her husband have lived in San Clemente, where she raised her two sons. She’s a
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FROM THE ARCHIVES Whitey Harrison, one of San Clemente’s first known surfers, poses with his surfboard outside palm house, which was built for a movie shoot right on the beach in 1933 or 1934. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org. Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to editorial@ sanclementetimes.com.
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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK
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Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium
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Frances is what you’d call a gentle soul. She can be a tiny bit shy at first meeting, but is full of love and affection once she settles in. Only 2 years old, Frances has just finished raising three adorable kittens and is now ready for a forever home of her own. This mellow mama might just be your “purrfect” match. If you are interested in adopting Frances, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/adoptacat 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. sanclementetimes.com
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Gelato Dreaming Italian-Trained Entrepreneur Opens All-Natural, Artisinal Gelato Shop BY NORB GARRETT, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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ombine a successful and diversified retail design background with a passion for gelato and— presto—you’ve got San Clemente’s newest culinary experience, Lucky Dog Gelato. First-time entrepreneur but longtime businesswoman Noel Brady opened her new shop’s doors on Aug. 6 in South San Clemente, featuring homemade gelatos and sorbets that she crafted herself. Starting a gelato ice cream shop “is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, for at least 15 years,” said the native New Yorker, who has worked professionally in retail design for Gap, Inc, Walmart and Luxottica. “There was this great gelato and coffee shop in the Village (in New York City), and my friends, and I always noticed everyone in line—either entering or leaving—was smiling. I decided then that someday I wanted to own my own gelato shop and café.” Brady was working for Walmart at the time as part of the company’s newly
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eptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, yet suicide is a difficult subject to talk about. In recent years, headlines have reported celebrities’ deaths by suicide, bringing this topic to the forefront. When we hear that someone has died by suicide, whether it is our favorite TV food host or a neighbor, it is shocking, and we find ourselves asking, “Why?” There is no single reason why someone chooses to end their life; suicide can be attributed to many complex factors. According to the Know the Signs Campaign, suicide prevention requires sustained, broad communitywide efforts. A safety net should include prevention, early intervention and support for those who may be struggling, had a prior attempt or have lost a loved one to suicide. San Clemente Times September 16-22, 2021
formed visual marketing team, splitting time between New York City and the company’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. In 2014, she met Dustin and decided to move to his home state of California, where she landed a marketing job at Oakley. In 2017, she was laid off as part of sweeping cuts at the global eyewear company, and after spending her entire professional career working in corporate America, she was ready to pursue her dream and jump into the entrepreneurial world. “I was at a crossroads and didn’t want to go back to the corporate world,” said Noel, a 20-year breast cancer survivor. “I thought about everything; I told my husband what I wanted to do, and he said, ‘Do something about it; make a plan.’” She immediately started researching what it would take to learn how to make authentic gelato and found a school in Italy, Carpigiani Gelato University, where she went to study for four weeks in the summer of 2017. Armed with her new knowledge, she made her first batch of gelato and entered a gelato contest in Santa Barbara, where she won the “Technical Jury Award” for her “Ode to Autumn” gelato, an all-natural mix of cranberry, pear,
apple and ginger. Inspired by her success, she went back to Italy the following two summers, first training with world-renowned chef Vetulio Bondi in Florence. “I was interested in making all-natural gelato, and he helped me go further with understanding the art of gelato-making,” she said. She entered and won awards in two more contests—one in California, the other in New York—with her Mango/ Passion Fruit and New York Strawberry Cheesecake gelatos earning recognition. So, in 2019, she determined it was time to launch the business. She and Dustin
Increasing mental health literacy leads prevention efforts as the best tool for lowering stigma surrounding the diseases of mental health and suicide. To prevent suicide, we must all agree to talk about it and to spend a little bit of time learning how to talk about it. By talking about suicide, we reduce stigma and increase the chances that someone who is struggling will reach out for help. By learning how to talk about suicide, we also learn warning signs and what questions to ask when we think someone might be thinking about WELLNESS & suicide. PREVENTION If you are not sure BY SUSAN PARMELEE that someone is feeling suicidal, ask: • Are you thinking about suicide? or • Are you having thoughts of ending your life? These questions are direct. It is better to address the person’s feelings directly, rather than avoiding the issue. Asking about suicide won’t make it more likely to happen. Talking about suicide does not put the idea in someone’s head.
Talking about suicide does not cause death by suicide. Avoiding the conversation about suicide increases stigma, contributes to feelings of not being valued or worthy and limits access to life-saving resources and social support. Asking directly and using the word “suicide” establishes that you and the person at risk are talking about the same thing and lets the person know that you are willing to talk about suicide. If any of the following signs are present, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255: • Talking about death or suicide • Seeking methods for self-harm, such as searching online or obtaining a gun • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live The Wellness & Prevention Center has been awarded grant funding through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase awareness of mental health and train individuals, including school personnel, parents and youth, to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental disorders and/or serious emotional disturbances.
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began researching locations in San Clemente and settled on a new retail space in the new Ten10 Santiago building. Next up was deciding what to name their new business. Lucky Dog Gelato is named for the couple’s beloved 13-yearold Cocker Spaniel-Dachshunds, Darcy and Bingley—siblings that Noel rescued from a dog shelter while living in Arkansas. “We came up with the name one day at home when we were sitting on the couch,” said Dustin, a native San Clementean who grew up working at San Clemente Cyclery and now works for Shimano. “The dogs looked up at us, and I thought, ‘These dogs are so honest, fun, loving, and they make you happy. That’s what the gelato shop is all about.’” They agreed on “Lucky Dog Gelato.” They’ve partnered with Pet Project Foundation and San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter, and sell leashes and bowls to benefit the charities. They even offer a special gelato just for dogs. Lucky Dog Gelato offers a range of gelato and sorbet flavors, including vegan flavors. By crafting and tuning each recipe, to the 95% organic ingredients used, Noel is confident her gelato will bring a smile to your face. The gelato shop is open Tuesday-Wednesday from 3-9 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday from noon-9 p.m. SC LUCKY DOG GELATO 1008 South El Camino Real 949.545.7147, luckydoggelato.com
This programming will start on Oct. 1 and supports the Wellness & Prevention Center in expanding prevention services in South Orange County communities. Efforts will include five years of training services in Mental Health First Aid for community members, targeting parents and adults who work with youth, and a component to train youth 16 and older. Mental Health First Aid is a worldwide best practice that is as important to saving lives as CPR. More information will follow soon on how you can attend a training. If you have concerns about a young person or a loved one, and it is not a life-threatening situation—otherwise, call 911—please contact us for a consultation at info@wpc-oc.org or 949.680.0516. This is a free service to our community. Susan Parmelee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and executive director of the Wellness & Prevention Center: wpc-oc. org. She can be reached at susan@wpc-oc. org. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
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Oceanside, the Tritons offense has struggled, with just three touchdowns in their past three games. San Clemente gained 170 yards of offense against Corona del Mar. “We just have to be more consistent, and we need to go finish drives,” Ortiz said. “We’re getting the ball inside the 30or 40-(yard) line, and then we stall.” San Clemente senior quarterback Lachlan Van Rosmalen completed 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards, and junior running back Blake Allen ran for 79 yards on 15 carries. Corona del Mar junior quarterback David Rasor completed 10 of 21 passes for 111 yards and a 3-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver John Tipton. Senior running back Charlie Mannon carried the ball 15 times for 58 yards. Senior receiver Max Lane made four catches for 82 yards. Friday’s game was also the Tritons’ annual Military and First Responders Appreciation Night. The San Clemente program provided more than 250 pregame meals for active and retired military, fire and law enforcement servicemembers and family members. During the national anthem, 13 students of active military families held United States flags to honor the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, and after the anthem, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter provided a flyover. Corona del Mar came out swinging, as Rasor connected with Lane on a 31-yard pass on the Sea Kings’ first drive—one of only three passes by either team longer than 12 yards. Rasor found Tipton on the
San Clemente’s defense turned in another strong performance to hold high-powered Corona del Mar to 7 points, but the Tritons offense continued to struggle with only 170 yards of offense. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57
STIFLED SHOWDOWN SCHS football takes first loss in defensive slugfest with Corona del Mar BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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or the third straight week, the San Clemente football team was locked in a defensive slugfest, and for the first time this season, the Tritons couldn’t find any late offensive magic. In a battle of unbeaten, San Clemente held Corona del Mar well under its early high-scoring averages, but the Sea Kings scored on their opening drive of the game and put up their own strong defensive front to hand San Clemente its first loss of the season, 7-3, on Friday, Sept. 10, at San Clemente High School. “They made the plays when they had to, and we didn’t,” San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz said. “That’s the bottom line. We had opportunities. Offensively, we have to be more consistent.” San Clemente (3-1) stays with tough Orange County beach-town competition on Friday, Sept. 17, as the Tritons travel to take on Edison at Huntington Beach High School. Edison is 2-2 after a 49-10 win over Palos Verdes on Sept. 10, with the Chargers’ two losses coming to Trinity
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League teams—54-14 against nationally ranked Servite and 23-21 against Orange Lutheran. San Clemente has won the past four matchups with Edison dating back to 2016, but they’ve all been tight, with an average margin of victory of just over 5 points. Going into last Friday’s game, Corona del Mar (4-0) was averaging more than 44 points per game and more than 330 yards per game through its first three contests, but San Clemente had only allowed 19 points through its first three games. San Clemente’s defense won out and held the Sea Kings to just 194 yards and a fumble. “We had some good tendencies on them (Corona del Mar),” Ortiz said. “The kids battled and swarmed to the ball. At times, we imposed our will on the line of scrimmage, and at times, they imposed on us. We played around the ball really well. It would’ve been nice to make one more play.” However, despite a 34-point showing in their season-opening victory over
3-yard score to go ahead, 7-0, with four minutes left in the first quarter. San Clemente was in position to respond and put points on the board with a 35-yard field goal, but Corona del Mar blocked the attempt at the start of the second quarter. From there, neither team could sustain a drive, and while San Clemente nearly had a pick-six opportunity at the end of the first half, the pass was merely tipped and caught to run down the clock. Coming out of halftime, San Clemente forced a fumble on the opening drive, and Reese McDonald recovered at the Corona del Mar 33-yard line. San Clemente seemingly tied the game on a four-yard pass from Van Rosmalen to Easton Cattich, but the Tritons were called for holding to negate the score. The Tritons settled for a field goal, and this time, Sean Harry’s 33-yard kick was true to put San Clemente on the board, 7-3. Through the third and fourth quarters, the field position game continued, with both teams dropping passes or simply meeting resistance from the opposing side. Late in the fourth quarter, San Clemente was losing its remaining runway and went for a fourth down at midfield. Corona del Mar defended the pass and took over on downs. The Sea Kings iced the game with a 42-yard pass from Rasor to Lane that put Corona del Mar at the San Clemente 6-yard line with two minutes remaining. With San Clemente out of timeouts, Corona del Mar elected not to push for the end zone and ran out the clock to earn the hard-fought win. SC
San Clemente celebrated Military and First Responders Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 10. The Tritons provided more than 250 pregame meals to honorees and their families and paid tribute to the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. Photo: Zach Cavanagh
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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE GUY R. GIBSON ( SBN 78785) ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV (SBN 214932) GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. 100 Estates Drive Roseville, CA 95678 Telephone: (916) 782-4402 Facsimile: (916) 782-4582 Attorneys for MONICA E. TOSCHI SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE In re the matter of: DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL STEVEN CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL CHEMOTTI, CASE NO. 30-2021-01182393-PR-PL-CJC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE (PROBATE CODE §10300 AND PROBATE CODE §10304) Decedent. 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, subject to confirmation by this court on October 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Department C10, or thereafter within the time allowed by law, MONICA E. TOSCHI, Administrator with Will Annexed of the ESTATE OF DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, of the above-named decedent, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder on the terms and conditions stated below all right, title, and interest of the decedent at the time of death and all right, title, and interest that the estate has acquired in addition to that of the decedent at the time of death, in the real property more specifically described below located in Orange County, California. 2. This real property which the decedent owns an undivided interest is commonly referred to as 446 Calle Miguel, San Clemente, CA 92672, and is more fully described as follows (hereinafter “the property”): “Lot 43, Tract No. 5655 as shown on map recorded in Book 690, Page 12, County of Orange.” (APN: 690-122-04) 3. The property will be sold subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price/the purchaser to assume any encumbrances of record. 4. The property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except for title. 5. The personal representative has given an exclusive listing to Ryan Schramm of Ryan Schramm Real Estate in San Clemente, CA. 6. Bids or offers are invited for this property and must be in writing and can be mailed to the Administrator of the estate, MONICA E. TOSCHI, in c/o ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV of GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. at 100 Estates Drive Roseville, CA 95678 or delivered to ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV personally, at any time after the first publication or posting of this notice and before any sale is made. 7. Bids must be sealed and will be opened at the law office of GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. on or before October 4, 2021. 8. The sale of the property herein described will be made upon the following terms and conditions: (1) Minimum price of $1,400,000.00 plus ten (10%)
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CEQA Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b) (3), which exempts activity from CEQA where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.”, and therefore these amendments do not constitute a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., title 14, § 15000 et seq.) and therefore are exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required.
percent of the first $10,000.00 and five (5%) percent of the balance minus $10,000.00; (2) All cash with at least $36,000.00 to accompany the offer by certified check; (3) the balance to be paid on confirmation of sale by the court; (4) sale not contingent upon written appraisal; and (5) sale is probate sale and is subject to court confirmation. 9. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording of conveyance. Examination of title, recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and any title insurance policy shall be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers.
The draft Ordinance is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director, in the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6196. If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.
10. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. 11. Any appearances at the October 5, 2021 hearing must be by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/ probate-mentalhealth.html to appear for probate hearings; and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.
To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on October 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communica¬tion to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.
12. For further information and bid forms, contact ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV at GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. at 100 Estates Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. DATE: September 9, 2021 MONICA E. TOSCHI, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Daniel S. Chemotti DATE: September 9, 2021 ERNEST H. TUTTLE, Attorney for MONICA E. TOSCHI, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Daniel S. Chemotti PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:
PUBLIC NOTICE Dish Wireless LLC is proposing to install new wireless telecommunications antennas on an existing field light pole located at 2916 Via Gorgonio, San Clemente, Orange County, CA 92672 (33 26 59.65 N / 117 38 31.44 W). The new facility will consist of the collocation of antennas at approximately 55 feet above ground level (measured to the center of the antennas) on the 80 foot tall light pole. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6121006840 - MH EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (785) 760-5938.
Amendments of the San Clemente Municipal Code Sections 8.16.050 and 12.32.050 Concerning Local Fire Regulations and Amendments to the 2019 California Fire Code Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente shall conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance introduced by the City Council on September 7, 2021 related to a City-initiated amendment to San Clemente Municipal Code Title 8, Health and Safety, and Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, regarding the 2019 California State Fire Code, local amendments to that code, and related code concerning fires on the beach, to improve fire prevention regulations and enforcement. Notice is hereby given that the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code is exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) because the amendment has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378, subd. (a).) The language merely clarifies existing language included in the City’s fire code. In the alternative, this Ordinance falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State
PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216614702 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEIBENSON FAMILY PARTNERSHIP 1361 CALLE AVANZADO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): LEIBENSON FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 7, 2011 12 CALLE TEJADO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 BJORNSSON FAMILY TRUST 12 CALLE TEJADO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
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This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a LEIBENSON FAMILY TRUST DATED JANU/s/ IVAN LEIBENSON, IVAN LEIBENSON, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/02/2021. Published in: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01206422 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Cooper Clare Woodworth; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Cooper Clare Woodworth PROPOSED NAME A. Cooper Clare Casanova The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 10/13/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Room: Remotely . The address of the court is 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 08/11/2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01208843 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Angelo Deerbourne Carney Gomez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Angelo Deerbourne Carney Gomez PROPOSED NAME A. Angelo Deerbourne Vidrine Carney The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 10/05/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each
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Kristine Barba; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Alexis Kristine Barba PROPOSED NAME A. Alexis Kristine Vozza-Gregg The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 10/12/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: August 12, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2021
tlement 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01215333 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Sandra Lee Vozza; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Sandra Lee Vozza PROPOSED NAME A. Sandra Lee Vozza Gregg The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 10/12/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: August 12, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2021
CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 37-2021-00022977-CL-BC-NC Judge Cynthia A Freeland The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, North County Division 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA 92081 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): Clay D. Renick 7040 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 104-285, Carlsbad, CA 92011 619-322-5695 DATE: (Fecha) 05/25/2021 N. Fabian, Clerk of the Court NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published: San Clemente Times September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021
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3408 CALLE SIN RIVAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): JAMIE L BROPHY 3408 CALLE SIN RIVAL 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: 09/01/2019 /s/JAMIE BROPHY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 08/10/2021. Published in: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NOS. 1716 and 1718 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its meeting of September 7, 2021, introduced the following ordinances: 1. Ordinance No. 1716 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CEQA FINDINGS AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE; TO ESTABLISH A LEAF-BLOWER ORDINANCE THAT BANS USE OF GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS AND ADDS STANDARDS FOR THE USE OF ELECTRIC-POWERED OR BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS. 2. Ordinance No. 1718 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 8.16.050 AND 12.32.050 CONCERNING LOCAL FIRE REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 3, 2019) AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Persons interested in receiving an inspection copy of the Ordinances are invited to call the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8301 or by email at campagnolol@san-clemente.org. Copies will be emailed or mailed to you at no cost. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its meeting of October 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Seville, San Clemente. JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
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MOORE, MEDINA WIN 2021 WORLD TITLES AT PUMPING LOWERS Epic Performances and Surf Make Inaugural Rip Curl WSL Finals an Overwhelming Success BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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n what might have been the most intense, pressure-filled day of competition to ever go down at Lower Trestles, Hawaii’s Carissa Moore and Brazil’s Gabriel Medina captured the inaugural Rip Curl WSL Finals to claim the 2021 women’s and men’s world titles. For Moore, the victory caps off one of the most brilliant competitive seasons in surf history. After dominating the WSL’s Championship Tour all season, Moore also became surfing’s first Olympic gold medalist earlier in the summer. Coming in to the Rip Curl WSL Finals as the No. 1 seed, she put a lifetime of competing at Lowers to good use, as she beat Brazil’s Tatiana Weston-Webb in the final to claim her fifth world title. The accomplishment puts her only two titles away from the women’s record of seven, shared by Australians Layne Beachley and Stephanie Gilmore. “It was a long year, and it was a very long day,” said Moore afterward. “Today didn’t start as I expected; I had to fight my way back, so it made it a bit sweeter to win. I was about to have a meltdown after the first heat. I tried my best, surfed from my heart, and it worked out. I’ve never been in the water when winning a world title, so this is extra special. I couldn’t ask for anything more!” Much like Moore, Medina was dominant all season. Perhaps the most clutch surfer on the Championship Tour today, even the pressure of finals day didn’t rattle him, as he carved and flew to his third world title. For the victory, Medina joins legends Tom Curren, Andy Irons and Mick Fanning with three world titles. The only surfers with more are Mark Richards, who won four titles in the late ’70s and early ’80s, and Kelly Slater, who holds the overall record with 11 world titles.
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Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina were crowned 2021 world champions following the Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lower Trestles on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Photos: Alan Gibby/Zone57
2021 RIP CURL WSL FINALS RESULTS WOMEN: 1. Carissa Moore 2. Tatiana Weston-Webb 3. Sally Fitzgibbons 4. Johanne Defay 5. Stephanie Gilmore MEN: 1. Gabriel Medina 2. Filipe Toledo 3. Italo Ferreira 4. Conner Coffin 5. Morgan Cibilic
“This was my biggest goal in surfing,” said Medina. “It’s not every day you accomplish your dream. This is a special day for me; it’s a day I’ll remember forever and tell my kids about. This year was very intense and mentally challenging, I had to work hard, have patience, and let my surf talk. I had to surf a lot to win this title!” In what’s been dubbed by surf media as “the Brazilian Storm,” Medina faced local San Clemente resident Filipe Toledo in the final. Originally hailing from Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, Toledo and his family have lived in town for a number of years, and he and his younger brother are regular fixtures in the local lineups when they’re in town. “I’ve been really working on the process of waiting for the perfect wave,” Toledo explained after the final. “I’ve been trying to be patient, choose right, and have the confidence to go for it.” With 6- to 8-foot surf pulsing all day, pristine, glassy conditions and a packed beach of rabid surf fans, this new WSL Finals format offered a full day of high-performance surfing, high drama, and in the end, to see the world champs crowned in San Clemente will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of local kids to shoot for the stars. And while the WSL’s Championship Tour season has wrapped up, there’s still plenty of surf action coming up. This weekend, the Supergirl Pro lands in Oceanside. And next week, the U.S. Open kicks off in Huntington Beach. Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 63-65 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 2-3 Catalina: 20-30’ Thursday: A South/southwest swell rolls in with waves in the shoulder high to 2 feet overhead range, (4-6-7’). Wind goes from light/variable in the early morning, to a moderate sea breeze over the afternoon, then back to light for the evening. Outlook: Friday’s surf drops to waist-head high, (3-5’) as the South/southwest swell fades. Waves continue to wind down over the weekend, for waist to chest high surf, (3-4’), by Sunday. Friday and the weekend have light/variable winds in the early mornings, followed by light+/moderate afternoon onshores.
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