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San Clemente Ratepayers to See Increase in Wastewater Rates

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

San Clemente residents subscribed to the city’s wastewater service will see a 9.5% jump in their monthly rates when they open their bills this October—a change the City Council approved at its meeting Tuesday night, July 18.

Through Fiscal Year 2027, the city will increase its rates 30% as part of a rate schedule option that was first presented to the council at a May 2 meeting. The council’s approval, via a 4-1 vote, sets in motion a period when rates will rise another 6% in 2024, 5% in both 2025 and 2026, and 4.5% in 2027.

Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock voted against the rate schedule.

Raftelis Financial Consultants showed the council in May a Cost of Service study, which was meant to determine how to increase revenue. The council received the option to hike rates 30% or 34% over five years, deciding to pursue the 30% choice.

Financial Advisor Jake Rahn said during Tuesday’s meeting that the self-operating wastewater enterprise needs the money to fund operating costs, capital projects, and reserves.

Given that rates were last increased in August 2016, Utilities Director Dave Rebensdorf informed the council that the city had been steadily eating through its reserve funds over the last few years, another reason for the city to look into adjusting its rates.

“If we don’t implement the rates, we’ll continue to draw down our reserves,” Rebensdorf said. “At some point, we will no longer have funding to replace infrastructure and repair our system.”

Since 2016, most of the roughly 17,000 customers served by the city’s wastewa-

ter utility have paid $23.82 per month as their fixed charge, a figure that applies to all with a service meter size of up to 1 inch. Rahn said 96% of current customers have meters of up to 1 inch, an updated number from the 92% the city reported in its 2016 sewer rate graphics.

Additionally, 81% of customers are in single-family residential units, which corresponds with the fee paid for the volumetric Sewer Commodity Rates, another factor that contributes to customers’ total monthly fees.

Currently, the city’s utility department charges single-family residential and

1, 2024, as rates will change with the start of each new calendar year.

Rahn said that although the commodity rates will rise, they’ll also be offset in that the city will calculate the flow that is multiplied with commodity rates in a different manner.

The current $1.44 rate for single-family units is multiplied with a number that represents 90% of the flow during the wet winter month period, taken from October through March of the year prior.

The upcoming rate changes include multiplying the commodity rate by 75% of flow during the two lowest months, February and March.

The flow number will also decrease for multi-family and commercial units.

After the Cost of Service study was completed, Rebensdorf said the city then compared its total monthly cost against other nearby water utility agencies, finding that the city would be the fourthleast expensive.

Knoblock took issue with the rate schedule, claiming that the wastewater

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Zoning Administration

3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

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, JULY 22

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.

MONDAY, JULY 24

Citizens Amphitheater Committee

3-4 p.m. The city’s Citizens Amphitheater Committee will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

Public Safety Committee

3-5 p.m. The city’s Public Safety Committee will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Human Affairs Committee

3:30-5 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Because I Love You (BILY)

multi-family residential units $1.44 for each 100 cubic feet of water consumed.

Commercial units are charged higher commodity rates that are also based on the strength of the wastewater they produce, as higher strength wastewater costs more to treat than low strength.

Starting in the October billing period, customers with 1-inch meters will pay a fixed charge of $26.15 and single-family units will pay a commodity rate of $3.05 per 100 cubic feet. Those figures will rise to $27.72 and $3.23, respectively, on Jan.

operations had run successfully over the past few years without increased rates, and that the city was now taking the opportunity to catch up to nearby entities by hiking its rates.

He also suggested the city conduct a yearly review of rate increases to evaluate their effectiveness.

City officials affirmed that the rate comparison came last in the process, and their main goal was to correct the utility’s negative operating position and stack revenue for future projects and reserves.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Design Review Subcommittee

3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, located at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

The San Clemente City Council voted Tuesday night, July 18, to increase wastewater rates 30% by 2027, in order to improve the self-operating entity’s operating position. Photo: File/Eric Heinz

Hostetter Found Guilty of All Counts in Charges Related to Jan. 6 Riot

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO AND BREEANA GREENBERG

Alan Hostetter, the former police chief and yoga instructor who became the face of San Clemente’s anti-lockdown movement during the pandemic, was convicted on Thursday, July 13, on four charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. United States District Court Judge Royce Lamberth found Hostetter, 56, guilty of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of an official proceeding; entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon; and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon.

For his role in the Capitol breach, Hostetter was indicted in June 2021, along with five other men, including his former associate Russ Taylor, who pleaded guilty this past April to a charge of conspiracy to obstruct an

official proceeding.

“Mr. Hostetter and Mr. Taylor conspired together to obstruct and impede the Electoral College Certification,” Lamberth said in the notes for his oral ruling. “Mr. Hostetter and Mr. Taylor agreed to travel to Washington, D.C. to intimidate Congress on January 6 into challenging the Electoral College count and turning the selection of the next President over to the states.”

Based on testimony from Taylor and Hostetter’s own text messages, Lamberth further found that Hostetter possessed a hatchet when he entered the Capitol grounds.

“Mr. Hostetter knew the area was restricted, he knew he lacked lawful authority to be there, he knew he possessed an inherently dangerous weapon, yet he entered and remained anyway,” Lamberth said in the ruling notes.

Court records show that Hostetter— who acted as his own attorney in the case—argued that the riot was orchestrated by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

In claiming that the Jan. 6 riot was staged, Hostetter argued for an entrapment defense, which alleges that he would not have committed a crime if law enforcement had not persuaded or influenced him.

Hostetter stated in his pre-trial statement that it is “the only true and effective defense for ALL (legitimate) Trump supporters who have found themselves swept up in this federal scheme.”

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

Lamberth further found that “even if Mr. Hostetter genuinely believed the election was stolen and that public officials had committed treason, that does not change the fact that he acted corruptly with consciousness of wrongdoing.”

“Belief that your actions are ultimately serving a greater good does not negate consciousness of wrongdoing,” Lamberth continued.

Additionally, Hostetter argued that no “(legitimate) supporters of President Trump would have gone to Washington, D.C. on J6 to disrupt the one event that gave them hope the election results might be investigated further and possibly overturned.”

Lamberth said Hostetter was “not being prosecuted for engaging in protected First Amendment activity,” adding that he made his decision “without regard to (Hostetter’s) political beliefs,

which I believe he holds sincerely.”

“Mr. Hostetter has a right to believe whatever he likes about the 2020 Presidential Election, and to voice those opinions,” Lamberth said. “But the First Amendment does not give anyone a right to obstruct or impede Congress by making it impossible for them to do their jobs safely.”

Lamberth added that the First Amendment does not allow an individual to “enter a restricted area while carrying a dangerous weapon,” either.

According to a media release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and obstruction of an official proceeding carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Charges of entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds carry a maximum 10-year prison sentence.

Hostetter is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 13.

Alan Hostetter, pictured here being held in place by deputies during a May 2020 rally he had organized to remove fencing around the Pier Bowl parking lot, was found guilty of four charges related to his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack of the U.S. Capitol.

Photo: Shawn Raymundo

FAM Appoints New CEO, Seeks to Assure Housing for At-Risk Population

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

As Family Assistance Ministries looks to grow its impact on San Clemente and South Orange County, its board of directors appointed Anna Conti as CEO to steer the organization in the right direction, the organization announced last week.

The move comes as former CEO Elizabeth Andrade recently left her post to pursue other opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

Conti has served in executive roles in nonprofits for more than 15 years, including at the Long Beach-based Su Casa, which helps victims of domestic violence, and most recently as the executive director of Stolen Youth, focusing on child sex trafficking.

Now the head of FAM, she will guide the organization in its efforts to assist people on the cusp of homelessness by providing food, shelter, and educational resources.

Conti told San Clemente Times she felt surreal upon learning of her appointment. A well-educated professional with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling, it was her internship experience at an Anaheim domestic violence shelter that changed her outlook on her career path.

“The ability to really see and serve people who are in need, and that experience of seeing the rewards of being a service (and) practicing compassion and empathy, it was something that felt in alignment with my own values,” said Conti.

Over the past year, numerous executive search firms had contacted her regarding varying roles. When Sterling Search Firm reached out to talk about the FAM job, Conti visited the organization’s website and was impressed with FAM’s mission and activity.

Their focus on long-term success caught her eye, Conti said, and she decided to move forward with the recruitment process.

FAM Board Chair Jay Pederson told SC Times the board was looking for a candidate with a “really good strategic head on their shoulders,” as well as an understanding of driving operational

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excellence and the ability to help create a “scalable” organization that works efficiently no matter how many are involved or where they are.

Former CEO Andrade had committed to just three years at FAM, according to Pederson, and as her time at the organization ended, the board began its search.

“(She’s) been very gracious in helping us work the transition to a new CEO,” Pederson said.

Conti also mentioned the board’s transparency in telling her about FAM’s growth phase and the areas of the organization that need work.

Her time directing the operation of emergency shelters, a subject in line with FAM’s desire to ensure housing for at-risk people, prompted the board to appoint her, Pederson said.

“She really was able to take the assignments that we gave during the interview process and turn around and present back to us with little thought on how she would approach certain business problems,” he said, adding: “That really impressed us quite a bit, that she could think on her feet.”

The goal is to apply all her experiences to the new position, Conti added, citing how she has improved as a leader in the past few years and will continue

Council Pushes Public Hearing on Districting to August

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night, July 18, to continue its public hearing regarding by-district elections to mid-August because of a mistake made in the delivery of a legal threat to the city.

Dana Point lawyer Michelle Jackson’s office rescinded the original letter it sent to the city on June 15, which alleged on behalf of an unnamed client that the City of San Clemente’s at-large elections violated the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA).

The election system, the letter also claimed, reduced the impact of minority voters.

The initial letter, which demanded action by Aug. 10 and prompted the city to spend funds on receiving information related to district elections, was replaced on July 10 by a demand for action by Aug. 24.

“In short, the new letter extends the date by which the City Council must decide whether or not to pursue

to do so moving forward.

Additionally, her experience with state-level systems, experience with organizational stakeholders, and understanding of the need to work collaboratively with other partners to gain resources will help solidify her impact on her new organization, she said.

“Having that diverse perspective and that lens has really shaped me and put me in a position where I could be successful and bring that into FAM,” Conti said.

Within the organization’s strategic plan over the next year, FAM looks to expand on providing food and resources by adding a new component, according to Pederson. The organization works to make sure families and individuals have access to short- and long-term housing.

FAM remains committed to its local population and its focus on preventing homelessness, Conti added.

“We definitely have no plans of leaving San Clemente,” she said. “Our goal is more to (answer), ‘How do we create a greater impact? How do we make sure that we are helping different families and individuals across South Orange County, as well as (creating) stronger partnerships within the San Clemente community overall?’ ”

district elections,” the city said in a staff report. “This delay will allow staff to gather additional information and provide the City Council with a more complete list of options for consideration.”

Jackson’s second letter stated that instead of addressing the first letter to City Clerk Laura Campagnolo, as required by the California Elections Code, it was addressed to the council.

Additionally, Jackson maintained that the city’s current election system was “racially polarized,” claiming that only one Latino participated in City Council elections over the past 20 years.

The CVRA requires only the display of racially polarized voting to conclude an entity has violated the act.

“There is a clear disconnect between the significant Latino population in San Clemente and the complete absence of Latinos on the City Council further evidencing the inherent discrimination of the elections process in San Clemente,” the letter read.

If the council does not act by Aug. 24, Jackson wrote, her team would be “forced to seek judicial relief.”

The next public hearing will occur at the council’s next regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 15. The council’s Aug. 1 session was canceled.

GUEST OPINION | Food for Thought by Gina Cousineau

Calling All Parents

Summer is here, and our kids’ unhealthy habits are exposed for all to see. Routine is paramount for all humans, but our kids are particularly used to schedules during the school year, so chaos typically ensues when summer arrives.

That is, unless we caretakers are willing to step in to provide guidance. And, unfortunately, role modeling health habits proves difficult for most adults, so how can we expect kids to succumb, if we can’t?

As a parent of four and “mimi” of two, I am very aware in Round 2 of how easy it is to “give in to” the littles. The issue is that habits are secured during these early years, and if we can’t gain/keep control now, we don’t stand a chance in the future.

Parents often proclaim their immense love for their kids with the strong statement, “I would die for my kids,” yet in my experience, most are unwilling to cook for those very same children.

As your resident nutritionist, who professes an international “healthy eating pattern” approach, bringing the family around the kitchen table is perhaps the best way to place wholesome, nutritious and delicious food in front of them, putting devices away, and have meaningful conversations that will allow you to feel good about these far and few communal eating occasions.

According to most, if not all, health organizations, the only counter to the obesity epidemic that is affecting children

Letters to The Editor

SC COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTIONS

JEFFREY HERMAN, San Clemente

The city’s population is about 60,000. That means each councilmember currently represents the entire city’s population. But by changing to a district-based election, each councilmember would then represent just 12,000 residents instead of 60,000.

Given this fact, there is no sensible argument for not having district elections.

The ideal candidate representing a district would:

Reside in the district he/she represents (this should mandatory).

Hold weekly town hall meetings, choosing a different location within the district each week; issues brought forth

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

BY GINA COUSINEAU

and adults, is to improve eating and exercise habits for the entire family. So, I’ll ask the question now: are you willing to make change for the sake of your children’s lives?

Childhood obesity can lead to the same serious health problems that we typically see in adults, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol, and the ensuing diseases attached to these aliments.

It can also lead to depression and self-esteem issues that only add insult to injury, but with modest changes, we can alter the trajectory of not only our kids’ lives, but ours as well.

Let’s look at the risk factors, and then if concerned, have a conversation with your child’s pediatrician:

Diet Quality: Do you see less wholesome foods filling out the bulk of your family’s food choices? How much sugar, sodium, and fat-laden foods are consumed in a typical day?

Lack of Exercise: Is regular movement/play part of your kid’s day? Sedentary behaviors are the norm today, courtesy of the internet.

Family Factors: This is where we must look at ourselves, especially if we struggle with overweight/obesity. Do we tend to choose high-calorie, highly palatable foods, and avoid exercise?

by residents along with actions taken would be posted on that councilmember’s website.

Conduct weekly street-by-street inspections of his/her district looking for deficiencies of city-owned property; results of each week’s inspection would be posted on that councilmember’s website.

Provide residents within the district with a phone number or email address.

Be responsive to complaints from residents within the district 24/7.

If a candidate does not agree to these minimal requirements, then that person is not serious about being a representative of that district and should not be voted into office.

RESPONSE TO MR. WEHRLE CHRIS PITCHFORD, San Clemente

The hubris and character insults by Mr. Wehle were rich.

His comments align with the human-caused climate change propaganda spreading throughout our world.

Psychological Factors: Food is often used to cope with stress and boredom. This emotional attachment to food starts very early in life.

Socioeconomic Factors: Depending on where you live, resources might be limited when we look to food choices and exercise opportunities.

Medications: Certain medications can cause weight gain, so be sure to speak to your child’s provider prior to starting new medications.

So, now what? Leading by example is the best way to make change. There is nothing wrong with occasional treats and splurges, but it might be worthwhile to log the food your family is eating for a few days to really evaluate food choices.

Planned family activities, like walking the dog, bike rides, and hikes, will benefit the entire family both physically and psychologically.

Contact us at info@mamagslifestyle. com for our free healthy eating plates and resource list to help you improve the quality of your family’s life.

Gina Cousineau, aka Mama G, is your local nutrition expert, chef, and fitness professional, with her BS in Nutrition and MS in functional and integrative nutrition. She uses a food-as-medicine approach for weight loss to health gain, and everything in between. Follow her on social media @ mamagslifestyle, and check out her website mamagslifestyle.com to learn more about her programs and freebies offered throughout the year. SC

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Notwithstanding, being good stewards of our environment is imperative in sustaining a good quality of life. His indignity with religion and “right wing” thought demonstrates an intolerance to legitimate points of view and shows a “my way or the highway” mentality pervasive in parts of our society.

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What’s going on in and around town this week

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

THURSDAY | 20

PAINTER’S CHOICE PAINT PARTY

5:30-7:30 p.m. Join Chrissy’s Paint & Craft Parties for an evening of creativity and fun at the Painters Choice Paint Night, hosted at Lost Winds Brewing Company. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as participants are guided through the process of creating a canvas masterpiece that they’ll be taking home to proudly hang on their walls. The cost to join is $45, which includes all the necessary materials, ensuring a hassle-free experience. As a special treat, your ticket purchase includes a complimentary drink to savor and enhance your creative journey. Grab your friends and secure your spot for this evening of artistic expression and lasting memories. Lost Winds Brewing Company, 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C, San Clemente. chrissyspaintandcraftparties.com.

MEMBER CONCERT AT THE CASA:

BACKWATER BLUES BAND

6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy this exclusive concert for members in Casa Romantica’s Courtyard, then enjoy a view of the sunset from its newly opened West Terrace. This event will include complimentary valet parking, complimentary appetizers, cash donation bar, and a premium opportunity drawing. All proceeds from ticket sales, bar donations, and raffle tickets will help preserve Casa Romantica for future generations and continue its cultural programming after the financial loss from recent landslides. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

FRIDAY | 21

COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE

THURSDAY | 20: GARDEN CABARET AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. This weekend, the Cabrillo Playhouse will present “Songs from Shows We Cannot Do on This Stage,” where six of Orange County’s best singers take the stage performing some of Broadway’s greatest hits from shows that you will never see on any Cabrillo stage. Songs includes those from shows such as The King and I, Les Misérables, Sunday in the Park with George, and many more. Performances run through Sunday, with showtimes starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and at 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $30. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. This week, Perfect Blend Duo will perform. The event is free with general admission. RSVP is optional but appreciated. Casa Romantica, 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.

SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES: KAREETA

6-9 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute and Music Preserves Foundation for a funfilled summer night enjoying an outdoor concert with the harbor and the ocean as the backdrop. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and Station Craft Beer. Enjoy learning more about the musicians with Music Preserves Foundation before the show begins and explore the touch tanks with Ocean Institute docents. Proceeds for the event will support the two foundations. Tickets are $35. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

SATURDAY | 22

SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO LIVE

4 p.m. Guests can enjoy dinner, four cards for each game, and two drink tickets for a choice of wine, beer, soda, or water for a $50 entry fee. There will be $100 game cash prizes, a 50/50 opportunity drawing, and a silent auction. Doors open at 3:15 p.m., and dinner is at 5:15 p.m. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

JEEP NIGHT AT DRIFT DISTILLERY AND SMOKEHOUSE

4-10 p.m. Get ready for an evening of adventure and high spirits. Rebel Off Road is teaming up with Drift Distillery and Smokehouse for an unforgettable event. Join Rebel Off Road for a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow off-roading enthusiasts, spark inspiration from other XPLOR Rack owners, and enjoy an evening out with the spirited Rebel Off Road Team. As the sun goes down, savor the distinct flavors of the Smokehouse BBQ and the finely crafted spirits from Drift Distillery. Let the excitement of the community, the delicious food, and the smooth beverages kick-start your weekend on a high note. Drift Distillery, 940 Calle Amanecer, Suite K, San Clemente. 949.388.0700. rebeloffroad.com.

OUTDOOR THEATER AT THE MISSION

7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and light jacket for this nighttime staging of La Havana Madrid by South Coast Repertory. The performance depicts Latino

immigrants dancing and finding community at a Chicago nightclub in the 1960s. Tickets can be purchased online. Performances run through Aug. 4. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 714.708.5555. scr.org.

SUNDAY | 23

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.

MONDAY | 24

COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S

5:30 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners will have the floor from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Introduction to Line Dancing, followed by the Advanced Beginner class from 7-8 p.m. The hour-long lessons are $10 each. Free line dancing will be offered from 8-9:30 p.m. 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.

TUESDAY | 25

‘JAWS’ FILM SCREENING

8-10 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor movie screening under the stars with candy, popcorn, and wine in Casa Romantica’s Courtyard. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic, Jaws, tells the story of a blood-thirsty shark terrorizing a small tourist town while its inhabitants fight an epic battle of man vs. nature. This event has open lawn seating. Guests must bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. The cost of admission ranges from $5 to $10. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. DJ Tom Wellner will perform on Country Wednesday. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

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‘Mission: Impossible— Dead Reckoning, Part 1’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

It’s ironic we received new additions to Indiana Jones and Mission: Impossible this July, as both, along with Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne movies, were initially Hollywood’s answers to James Bond’s success.

While Indiana Jones continues to pack on more sentimentality in each new adventure, M:I now holds the standard for quality action sequences. There’s a reason its lead, Tom Cruise, is considered one of the biggest movie stars of all time. To him, the magic of

houettes, rather than digital de-aging, which is nice.

Dead Reckoning, Part 1 is more of what we usually get with Ethan on the job: an evil mastermind (this time played by Esai Morales); a crazy, dangerous plan of world domination that will destroy everything; multiple femme fatales (Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff) who kick butt; and Ethan’s buddy IMF agents played by Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg.

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filmmaking is in the choreography and special effects.

We know he also has the acting talent to back up his love of stunts, and so do most of the actors he recruits for his beloved film series, including in their newest assignment of Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning, Part 1

Here in Dead Reckoning, Part 1, we channel all the way back to the movie that took a popular CBS TV show from 1966-1973 and made it a mega blockbuster: Brian de Palma’s Mission: Impossible (1996).

De Palma isn’t back, but the overthe-top editing and direction, as well as stagey exposition, remind us of his style, which will either be effective or polarizing depending on the viewer. There’s even a flashback to young Ethan Hunt (Cruise) with shadows and sil-

Though the visual direction of M:I has always been the main draw, we do still get some character development over the course of Agent Hunt’s missions (i.e., Michelle Monaghan occasionally appearing as Ethan’s estranged wife).

Cruise continues to shine as Ethan all these years later, and he plays off the new and old supporting actors naturally. Atwell and Klementieff are solid additions, especially with their Marvel backgrounds, but Kirby is barely in the film. My biggest issue was McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen’s script utilizing a very outdated trope for Ferguson’s character, who is now rendered a cliché.

But, as mentioned earlier, Mission: Impossible is about good guys fighting bad guys at the end of the day, and Dead Reckoning, Part 1 delivers on that front the same way Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick (2022) did last year. SC

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GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy

PARENTS, IT’S TIME TO PARTY!

As we settle into summer, most of the season’s holidays are history.

But one Hallmark holiday awaits: Parents’ Day.

In 1994, President Clinton signed a congressional resolution into law pronouncing Parents’ Day the fourth Sunday of July. The day commemorating parents celebrates the tough yet rewarding job of childrearing.

When I perched on the precipice of parenthood, I had no idea what kind of parent I’d become.

Yet, a 1960s developmental psychologist predicted I’d adopt one of the following four parenting styles.

Authoritative parenting is often considered the gold standard. Parents set clear and consistent boundaries and communicate consequences, while also encouraging a child’s independence.

Permissive parents are more likely to take on a friendship role, preferring to avoid conflict and allow a child to make their own choices. These parents are nurturing and rarely impose punishments or consequences.

Authoritarian parenting relies on rigid rules, high standards and punishment to govern a child’s behavior. Parents seek to exert control over their children and are

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fond of the phrase, “Because I said so.”

Neglectful parents fulfill a child’s basic needs, but then have limited engagement with their child (either willfully or unintentionally).

A lot has changed in 60 years, and now experts recognize numerous parenting approaches.

Today’s newer styles are somewhat aligned with the four basic parenting benchmarks, but they come with catchy pop-culture labels.

Two of today’s most prominent parenting buzzwords are “helicopter” and “bulldozer.”

In 1990, the term helicopter parent was popularized by academic administrators to describe overprotective parents who “hover” over their child, overseeing all aspects of their life.

Years ago, I attended admitted students’ day at my older son’s college. I remember administrators informing parents we weren’t allowed access to our student’s grades.

I sat stunned, but silent. Other parents argued that since they’re paying tuition, they had a right to know their student’s grades.

Colleges can’t stand us.

While helicopter parents hover, the

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bulldozer/snowplow/ lawnmower parents are more aggressive, vigilant, and smash through every obstacle in a child’s way to pave a smooth path for their success, especially in academics. Remember the 2019 College Admissions Scandal?

While the average bulldozer parent probably doesn’t commit fraud or bribery, many go to great lengths to prevent their child from facing any adversity, struggle, or failure.

A kinder trend is “koala” parenting. It’s akin to attachment parenting and promotes physical closeness from birth and throughout childhood—like koala mamas protecting their young in their pouches.

These parents keep manufacturers of chest-worn baby carriers in business.

“We” parents talk about their child’s pursuits as their own, blurring the line between being the parent and the participant.

We parents are quick to reveal themselves in conversation: “We have college applications to complete, and we’ve been burning the midnight oil.” Or, “We’re trying out for the football team!”

In 2008, New Yorker Lenore Skenazy became “the world’s worst mom” after she wrote an article about letting her 9-year-old son find his own way home on

the subway.

She coined the term “free-range parenting” after the incident and believes kids can and should take care of themselves— at times, sans a parent’s watchful eye. Free-range parenting gives kids greater independence but with expectations— and hopefully a map.

The term “tiger parent” came from Amy Chua’s memoir and introduced the parenting phenomenon common in Chinese culture.

A tiger parent is strict and drives their child to succeed and achieve academic and extracurricular success.

A tiger parent believes in tough love, but not in television, video games, playdates, and sleepovers.

While psychologists may try to pigeonhole parents by categorizing them into specific child-rearing styles, the reality is, there’s no best way to parent a child. We are all doing the best we can.

Whatever your parenting path, celebrate the day—I’m sure you’ve earned it. I know I have.

For more than 20 years, Shelley Murphy and her husband have lived in San Clemente, where she raised her two sons. She’s a freelance writer and has been a contributor to Picket Fence Media since 2006. SC

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Ole Hanson and some of his friends play a round of golf at the San Clemente Golf Club in this 1930s photo. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention

by Lauren Gallegos

WHAT’S NEW WITH THE WELLNESS & PREVENTION COALITION

In October 2023, the Wellness & Prevention Coalition started a new five-year cycle of funding through the Office of National Drug Control Policy Drug Free Communities grant program. This competitive award will support collaborative work across sectors in the San Clemente community to prevent youth substance use and promote healthy youth activities.

The Drug Free Communities (DFC) program is unique in that it recognizes local problems need local solutions. DFC-funded coalitions engage multiple sectors of the community and implement a variety of environmental strategies to address local substance-use problems.

The Wellness & Prevention Center leads the coalition with partners including San Clemente High School, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Health Care Agency, The Noble Path Foundation, Community Outreach Alliance, Laura’s House, Providence Mission Hospital, Picket Fence Media, Partners4Wellness, Outlets at San Clemente, PTSA, members of Pacific Coast Church, Project Youth OC, Rotary of San Clemente, SCHS students, parents and community members.

These organizations and individuals

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Scoreboard

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Our City Scoreboard keeps you updated on all of the local San Clemente youth and community team accomplishments and special individual performances of the week. Email zcavanagh@ picketfencemedia.com for submission.

SC SOFTBALL ADVANCES TO WESTERN NATIONALS

The San Clemente Girls Softball 12U Gold team’s dominant season will continue in the USA Softball Western Nationals.

The San Clemente Rage has posted a 33-3-1 record with a mind-boggling 253run margin of victory, 332-79. The San Clemente girls had also won 27 games in a row into the semifinals of the USA Softball B State Tournament this month.

San Clemente lost in the semifinals to North Shore, but the Rage battled in the loser’s bracket to get back to the championship round, where San Clemente bounced back against the same North Shore team, 20-6. In the double-elimination tournament, San Clemente played

work collaboratively to plan and implement prevention-focused activities for youth and parents to build a healthier San Clemente.

This year, the coalition had some great successes. A Spanish-speaking committee, Padres en acción, jóvenes saludables, was developed to support Spanish-speaking parents and residents in San Clemente.

The first meeting, held in February 2023, had seven attendees, and the most recent meeting in June had 49. This growth can be attributed to the hard work of the project coordinators and coalition members who engage members in the community, find out what the needs are and seek to bring in support to meet those needs.

The coalition works in many ways to engage youth in developing prevention education and activities. The Noble Path Foundation includes youth in planning social activities such as guitar lessons and game nights.

It also runs the AIM High Program, which brings together all coalition sectors to educate and mentor youth to live healthy lifestyles. The seven-week program combines prevention education with mentorship and safe social activities. These free programs provide a safe space

to be a teen without the pressures of drugs and alcohol.

Alliance, the festival was a huge success, with nearly 1,000 in attendance.

North Shore again but lost the title game, 17-4.

San Clemente and North Shore both qualified for the USA Softball Western Nationals, which will run July 26-30 in Roseville, California.

San Clemente’s 10U All-Stars, the San Clemente Flames, will also compete at Western Nationals after taking fourth place in the USA Softball State C Tournament.

SC LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM WINS DISTRICT TITLE, FALLS AT SECTIONALS

The San Clemente American 12U team captured the District 68 Little League championship on July 10 in a 9-2 win over North Mission Viejo at the Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park in Mission Viejo. It was San Clemente’s first Little League 12U district title since 2010.

San Clemente outscored its four district opponents by a 30-run margin, 33-3,

WELLNESS

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PREVENTION

BY LAUREN GALLEGOS

Providence Mission Hospital leads The Strength in Numbers club at SCHS. This club gives students a space to discuss the challenges of being a teen and find support through peers and adults.

This year, the club hosted multiple on-campus campaigns including the Perfection campaign, in which students were reminded that no one is perfect and being your best self is enough. It also held lunch-time activities for students to engage in stress management and develop healthy coping skills.

Two of the club members, Emily Ceja and Ethan Furlong, were recognized during the coalition appreciation event this June for their contributions to the club’s efforts.

One of the most exciting events the coalition hosted was the San Clemente Music Festival on May 20 at the Outlets at San Clemente. Thanks to the leadership of Joanie Angeli and Jennifer Wooley-Aquino from Community Outreach

The festival featured youth musicians, a resource fair, and keynote speakers who spoke about the fentanyl crisis, mental health support and developing leadership opportunities for youth.

Thanks to the collaboration and contributions of the coalition members, we have had a very successful year. Since the coalition began, we have seen a decline in reports of youth substance use in San Clemente; however, there is always room to grow.

If you are interested in supporting the work of the coalition, join our virtual monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. or our Spanish meeting the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Las Palmas Elementary.

Contact Leslie Lopez for more information. leslie@wpc-oc.org

Lauren Gallegos, ACSW, is the Prevention Director at the Wellness & Prevention Center. SC

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CHASE BRUNSON DRAFTED, SWITCHES COLLEGE COMMITMENT

San Clemente graduate Chase Brunson was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round of the 2023 MLB Draft on July 11 in Seattle.

Brunson, who just turned 18 this month, was taken with the 544th overall pick and is the first player drafted directly out of San Clemente High School since Kolby Allard and Lucas Herbert were taken in the first and second rounds, respectively, in 2015.

Brunson then announced a switch of his college commitment on Monday, July 17, from Loyola Marymount to Texas Christian University. Brunson can reenter the MLB Draft after his sophomore season in 2025.

with two shutouts.

In District 68, San Clemente had won the 9-year-old title in 2019, the 50/70 title in 2013 and juniors titles in 2012 and 2011, 13-year-old titles in 2011 and 2010 and the 10U title in 2008.

San Clemente Little League ran into tough luck in the Section 10 tournament, where it lost its opener to Aliso Viejo, 2-1, on Saturday, July 15, and its only loser’s bracket game to East Anaheim, 3-2, on Sunday, July 16.

If he had signed with the Blue Jays, Brunson would have become the fifth former Triton currently in professional baseball along with Allard (Atlanta Braves), Andre Pallante (St. Louis Cardinals), Michael McGreevy (Triple-A Memphis Redbirds) and Spencer Bramwell (Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads).

As a senior, Brunson led San Clemente in hits (42), runs (34), RBIs (22), walks (21), home runs (8) and triples (3) in 30 games played. SC

San Clemente Girls Softball’s 12U Gold team, the San Clemente Rage, finished second in the state tournament and qualified for the Western Nationals later this month. Photo Courtesy of Aaron Greco

Show Must Go On

Ocean Games keep water sports spirit alive in Ocean Festival’s hiatus

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

While the 45-year history of the San Clemente Ocean Festival was put on hold for 2023, the show continued on the north side of the Municipal Pier as the City of San Clemente hosted the San Clemente Ocean Games on Saturday, July 15.

With the impetus coming from San Clemente lifeguards to save some sort of watersports event along the pier this summer, the city was able to put on a condensed, lower-key one-day affair after a quick turnaround.

“I think it was maybe, at most, six weeks of a turnaround to get this whole event underway,” Alexandra Gallardo, a recreations supervisor with the city’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation division, said. “We did work with a consultant who usually works with the Ocean Fest and some very active lifeguards within the city. They helped put this together with Marine Safety, Orange County firefighters. We had a lot of hands to make this happen.”

There was a lack of the Ocean Festival’s traditional flair—no exhibits on the pier, no live music or youth pavilion, no sandcastle competitions or mermaid parades—but when it came to the competitive events, the sand was lined with race lines and flags, and the water was marked by race buoys, lifeguard swims and Dory Boats crashing against the waves, as they have for nearly a half-century in San Clemente.

“This is something that makes San Clemente, San Clemente,” said Jack McLaughlin, a San Clemente lifeguard competing in his first Ocean Games. “Surf racing, just the beach in general, it’s the whole culture of San Clemente.”

McLaughlin and Roland Mantecon teamed up to win the Lifeguard Rescue Relay, as the “victims” swam out to the marked buoy and the “rescuer” swam out to save them and pull them back to shore.

“The lifeguard community is just a big thing here for this town,” Mantecon said. “Having some of the veteran lifeguards come and kind of facilitate this and get the city on board, it’s really cool to see.”

The Ocean Festival always inspired competitors to return year after year, and that remained true for the fan-favorite highlight event of the Dory Boat races.

Waterman James Bray of Santa Barbara grew up in San Clemente and has returned time and time again to compete along the San Clemente Pier. His love and commitment to the events shone through

with a win in the Dory Boat race with longtime teammate Dane DeBoer of Huntington Beach, another win in the Surf Ski race and two second-place finishes in the International Ironman and Sprint Paddleboard races.

“For me, it’s incredible,” Bray said of the day, “because as soon as I heard (the Ocean Festival) wasn’t running, there’s so much tradition and culture and everything with that event. I told Dane, and he said the show’s got to go on, and we have to do something about it.”

And while the Ocean Games don’t have the same splash of color and complete beach takeover of the Ocean Festival— which does hope to return next year—the spirit of the water games continued for those who got involved.

“Excellent day,” DeBoer said, “and I’ll tell you, what made it for me was seeing the junior guards compete and their smiles when you compete as a youth, and the conditions ended up being perfect. They’re all having successful goes at getting in and enjoying the waterman environment. That’s priceless.”

Lifeguards, junior lifeguards and watermen compete on Saturday, July 15, in the City of San Clemente’s Ocean Games—a series of water sport contests at the pier, including the popular Dory Boat Races. Photos: Shawn Raymundo

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HOBIE TO HONOR VELZY

Hobie Vintage Surfboard Fest to honor the timeless craftsmanship of Dale Velzy

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

When it comes to the Mount Rushmore of surfboard shaping, Hobie Alter and Dale Velzy would surely deserve to have their likenesses carved in granite.

During their time on this beautiful blue planet, both men contributed mightily to the evolution of surfboard design, construction, and business.

In the 1960s, Velzy and Alter created two of the most successful surfboard businesses, literally creating an industry in their wake. Occasional rivals, the two men’s personalities couldn’t have been more different.

Alter was quieter, inquisitive, and more methodical. Velzy was brash, bombastic, and most definitely not afraid to speak his mind. After long, well-lived lives, Velzy passed in 2005, followed by Alter in 2014.

A celebration of the legacy of both men is coming to Dana Point on Sunday, July 23, with the Hobie Vintage Surfboard Fest honoring Velzy. Recently, the team at Hobie has been recreating some of Velzy’s most iconic surfboard models, and if you haven’t had a chance to see them, you need to swing by the shop and check them out.

Presented by the Vintage Surfboard Collectors Club, the event runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will take place in La Plaza Park between the Hobie Surfboards surf shop and Hennessy’s Tavern. There will be an array of vintage surfboards

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from a host of collectors on display, as well as several classic cars and live music, courtesy the Bent Duo.

The band will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—and like the new Velzy boards at Hobie, you’re going to want to check them out.

Regarding Velzy and Dana Point, the REDO Vintage & Maker’s Market is broadening its scope this summer with the firstof-its-kind REDO Market Surf Auction.

Full transparency, yours truly has been helping produce the auction, and one of the things that we’re most excited about is the inclusion of Velzy’s personal cowboy hat and bolo tie. Worn by the man himself when he was living the cowboy life, and holding court at the Swallow’s Inn, it’s a real piece of surf history.

The REDO Market Surf Auction will take place online. Bidding opens on July 28 and ends on Aug. 5.

Besides Velzy’s hat and tie, other notable lots include an original edition of A.R. Gurrey’s 1914 surf book, The Surf Riders of Hawaii, which has sold for $35,000 in the past, as well as original art from Rick Griffin and John Severson, and heaps of other vintage clothing, art and artifacts.

There are some truly one-of-a-kind items coming up for sale; check it out at redomarket.com.

Back to Hobie, the shop keeps the good times rolling this summer with a couple other can’t-miss events.

On Aug. 12, South Africa’s Christ Bertish

KIRRA STACY AND CHARLIE DENHAM

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A month or two ago, a parent reached out to me asking what they could do to help their child be successful in surfing. At the top of my list was to get an education. Surf careers last only so long; intelligence is transcendent.

On that note, a huge congratulations to Kirra Stacy and Charlie Denham, who have been named 2023 NSSA Surfer/Scholars of the Year.

An integral member of the San Clemente High School surf team, Stacy finished the school year with a remarkable 4.83 GPA. To be honest, I don’t even know how someone does that, but the Stacy family is special like that.

Meanwhile, Denham earned a 4.40 GPA from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School.

To balance a sport like surfing, which de-

mands chasing waves up and down the coast, along with early-morning surf team practices and a commitment that borders on obsessive while also excelling in the classroom, is something truly special.

Undoubtedly, when they finally hang up their competitive jerseys, Stacy and Denham will be leading the surf industry to loftier heights.

As an old lifeguard once told me, “It’s a dumb son of a gun that doesn’t learn something new every day.” Just like pushing boundaries in the water, never stop challenging your mind. SC

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will share his experiences of stand-up paddling across the entire Atlantic Ocean. The solo journey took him 93 days, and he undoubtedly has some harrowing stories to tell.

Up next on Aug. 17, local surf hero Andy Nieblas and artist Andy Davis will be at the Hobie shop to present their new surf movie. The two creative minds also linked up to collaborate on boardshorts for Quiksilver, “Andy y Andy.”

For more than three quarters of a century, the legends of Hobie and Velzy have loomed large over this area, and it’s amazing to see the two luminaries still

just as relevant and just as important as ever. Tip of the cap to the crew at Hobie for keeping the good times rolling and the Vintage Surfboard Collectors Club for bringing history to life.

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. SC

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 65-67 Degrees

Water Visibility: 10-12’

Thursday: Slow rising mix of fresh S swell and NW swell, puts most spots in thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’), while top breaks hit chest high, (4’). Winds are light/variable early morning, then light+ onshore mid day through the  afternoon.

Outlook: Swell combo is up a notch on Friday, for thigh to stomach high surf, (2-3’+), at good exposures as standouts see shoulder high waves, (4’+).  Surf slowly tapers off over the weekend, with most spots back in thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’), by Sunday. For Friday and the weekend, the pattern of light/ variable early morning winds, followed by a light+ to periodically moderate afternoon sea breeze continues.

Vintage Surfboard Collectors Club will host an event on Sunday, July 23, at Dana Point’s La Plaza Park, between the Hobie Surfboards and Hennessy’s Tavern, to celebrate the legacy of both Hobie Alter and Dale Velzy. Photo: Courtesy of Hobie Surf Shop

(From left) Charlie Denham and Kirra Stacy. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA