DPT 12/1/23

DECEMBER 1 -7, 2023 | VOLUME 16, ISSUE 48

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Title Trot Dana Hills Boys Cross Country Wins State Title, Noonan Repeats S P O R T S / PA G E 24

Dana Hills High School’s boys cross country team wins its first CIF State Championship since 2009, qualifying for nationals, as junior Evan Noonan (center) repeats as individual state champion. Photo: Courtesy of Jacob Teng

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Couple Works to Restore 94-Year-Old Dana Point Home

New STR Permits Halted Until Further Evaluation

Santa to Visit Dana Point Parks Aboard Jolly Trolley

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Local Holiday Markets, ‘Loyal to Local’ Initiative Incentivize Shopping Small

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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hoppers will have ample opportunity to shop local for their holiday gifts this year with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s “Loyal to Local” campaign and at upcoming holiday markets this December.

The Pop-Up Shoppes is partnering with Prado West to host a winter market at Prado Square on Dec. 9.

The event will feature holiday caroling, photo opportunities, kids’ crafts and seasonal treats for attendees to enjoy while shopping with local vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pop-Up Shoppes founder and CEO Sergio Bindel noted that the quartet of carolers who performed during last year’s “Sleigh the Holidays” is set to return for this year’s winter market at Prado Square.

Roughly 20 small businesses are expected to participate in the upcoming holiday market, half of which are retailers in Prado West or along Amber Lantern, Bindel said.

“It’ll be a really fun opportunity to get to meet some of the local retailers, as well as some unique small businesses in the area,” Bindel said. “We’ll have vendors like Rip Curl … Yoga Six, and pretty much most of the retailers that are there on Amber Lantern will be participating and having a table space as well.”

Some of the small artisans and vendors featured at the winter market include a luxury candle maker, jewelers, women and children’s clothes, skin care products that are locally made, soaps and more.

Bindel added that the event will be a “tailored-down version this year.”

“It’ll be cute and intimate, and I think (it will) just really activate that square this holiday season,” Bindel said.

The Pop-Up Shoppes is looking to “spread local business joy throughout Orange County,” Bindel said. “But we’re excited to be back, and you can expect to see some of the same vendors from Sleigh the Holidays, just a select few.”

Bindel added that Pop-Up Shoppes would like to bring back a similar event to Sleigh the Holidays in the future.

Last year’s event, Bindel said, was both challenging and a learning experience.

“I’d never done an event of 100 vendors before, and finding that many vendors was definitely a huge task and a highlight of my career, and I do look forward to hopefully bringing it back,” Bindel said, adding: “I’ve gotten, honestly, so much interest, and that event was the most requested event that we’ve participated in.”

Attendees at the upcoming winter market can also bring toys to donate to the toy drive, which will benefit the Salvation Army.

“It’s going to be a fun event,” Bindel said. “We’re going to have a really nice curated market of local vendors, so it’ll be an intimate holiday experience. You can come and take family photos and enjoy caroling. It’s going to be a great time.”

Bindel noted that there will be parking across the street from Prado Square in the Prado West development, so “parking will be simple.”

“I love that area,” Bindel continued. “It’s going to be an easy event overall. It’s not

A shopper checks out the merchandise of one of the booths during the “Sleigh the Holidays” market in the Dana Point Town Center on Dec. 4 last year. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

going to be a headache to get the kids out, and it’ll be just a fun experience to meet not only small businesses in the area but Dana Point retailers as well.”

Prado Square is located at 34201 Street of the Amber Lantern.

On Saturday, Dec. 2, South Shores Church will host a Christmas Boutique and Craft Faire from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring more than 75 local crafters.

The indoor and outdoor shopping experience will feature local crafters, jewelers, button art, mosaic art, knitwear, children’s books, sun catchers, hot sauce, candles, art, unique gifts and more.

The South Shores Christmas Boutique will take place rain or shine at 32712

Crown Valley Parkway.

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce is also encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season with its “Loyal to Local” shopping passport. Those shopping in Dana Point at participating businesses will receive a stamp on their passport equal to the amount of their purchase through Jan. 4.

Residents who have filled their passport can submit it for a chance to win weekly prizes and a grand prize package. There’s no limit to the number of passports residents can submit. A list of participating businesses can be found at danapointchamber.com/holiday.

Local Rotary Serves Thanksgiving Meals to Local Seniors

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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ore than 150 local seniors enjoyed a free Thanksgiving luncheon at the Dana Point Community Center on Nov. 18.

The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and members of the Dana Hills High and Capistrano Valley High Interact Clubs gathered at the community center for the 18th annual Thanksgiving luncheon to provide local seniors with a traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring Dana Point Times December 1 - 7, 2023

turkey, stuffing, gravy, salad, vegetables, mashed potatoes and pie.

“For many years, we have been serving the senior community in Dana Point a Thanksgiving lunch on the Saturday before Thanksgiving,” Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Community Service Director Anita Houston said in an email. “This has grown to be one of our most popular events for both our Rotary Club and for the senior community.”

The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and members of the Dana Hills High School and Capistrano Valley High School Interact Clubs gather at the community center for the 18th annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 18.

Photo: Courtesy of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary

Houston added that seniors “will start lining up as much as an hour before lunch is served. Many have been coming back to this event, year after year.”

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Rotarians also delivered meals to 35 seniors who could not make it to the community center.

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Couple Works to Restore 94-Year-Old Dana Point Home

[LEFT]: Kathleen and Edward Lambert are working to restore their 94-year-old Woodruff home on Santa Clara Avenue. The property was added to the Dana Point Historic Registry in October 2021.

Photo: Breeana Greenberg [BELOW]: Edward Lambert points to his 94-yearold home shown in a historic photo of the early Woodruff developments. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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athleen and Edward Lambert say their home on Santa Clara Avenue speaks to them as the couple works to restore the 1929 property.

For years, Kathleen would walk down Santa Clara Avenue, never thinking one day she’d live in one of the street’s historic houses.

After touring the more contemporary house next door, the couple peeked around the corner and saw the historic home.

Roughly three months later, a for-sale sign went up, and the couple had a chance to tour the old Woodruff house.

The six-bedroom house had a warmth to it that Edward fell in love with right away.

Escrow closed on the sale on the couple’s anniversary, Edward recalled.

“We knew when we looked at it, it needed work, but we had no idea how much work it really needed,” Kathleen said.

“So, for two years, that’s what we’ve been doing.”

In October 2021, the home on Santa Clara Avenue was added to the Dana Point Historic Registry. The home was later added to the Mills Act as a historic property during the Nov. 16, 2021 City Council meeting. The Mills Act grants qualifying historic property owners who work to restore and maintain the property a break on their property taxes.

“I think it dropped our property taxes about a third of what they normally would be,” Edward said. “The process was real easy getting that through the City of Dana Point.”

Many cities, according to Edward, don’t participate in the Mills Act. So while the couple has restored historic properties elsewhere, this is the first time they’ve been granted Mills Act tax relief.

The City of Dana Point has 35 historically significant homes that have received Mills Act designation, explained Keith Johannes, Dana Point Historical Society Historic Preservation chair.

During the October 2021 council meeting, Principal Planner Johnathan Ciampa explained that the home is “associated with the city’s earliest period of development from the 1920s and ’30s.”

Showing a historic aerial photo of the home, Ciampa said the house was among the first to be developed on the hilltop on Santa Clara Avenue.

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[LEFT]: Kathleen Lambert points to a vintage brass panel of buttons found in her 1929 home. The panel indicates different rooms in the house, which the Lamberts speculated may have been used to alert the maid or attendant.

Photo: Breeana Greenberg

decor.

“These old houses, I think they talk to you,” Edward said, noting that you uncover glimpses of the home’s history in the process of restoring it.

The Lamberts have discovered Catalina tile around the home’s fireplace that had been hidden under coat after coat of white paint. After spending days stripping the paint, the Lamberts uncovered the distinctive brown and teal tiles. The discovery changed the direction of the living room’s decor, Edward said.

“It changed all of (Kathleen’s) ideas for decoration. She said, ‘Now, we’re going to do brown, pick the browns out of that (tile),’” Edward recalled. “Like I said, the house will kind of control a little bit.”

Each of the home’s six bathrooms has different colors of vibrant tile that the Lamberts are working meticulously to restore.

As the Lamberts look for vintage fixtures for the home, Edward commented that it seemed they’ve been able to find exactly what they were looking for just when they needed it.

“Every time we think we need something, it kind of pops up; and then we found a lot of things that the previous owners had in the garage, like extra faucets,” Edward said. “A lot of stuff we were able to reuse, refurbish.”

Edward added that their contractor took a metal detector over the property, and all they found was an old barbecue grate, matchbox cars and 13 cents. However, throughout the restoration process, the Lamberts have stumbled upon hidden gems from previous owners that shine a

The Spanish Colonial Revival-style building’s main features, Ciampa explained, “are the large arched entry with the decorative stucco tiling around the side. It has deep inset windows and doors, as well as the stucco siding and tile roof.”

As a part of the Mills Act agreement, the Lamberts were required to replace the kitchen louvered window to one that matched the traditional window design of the late 1920s and paint the eaves and stucco detailing around the archway a traditional color.

Dana Point Historical Society President Barbara Johannes spoke about the property’s background, noting at the time the house was roughly 91 years old.

Barbara said that having the home on the city’s historic property registry is “a gift.”

According to the meeting’s staff report, the home on Santa Clara was one of the few original Woodruff Houses, remaining an “excellent example of the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style associated with the early development in Dana Point.”

Kathleen said when the couple bought the house, it was not in great condition, “but for being almost 100 years old, it’s really great.”

“To have a property like this is really not common,” Kathleen said. “The bones are good; it just needed remodeling, redecorating, painting, floors being refinished.”

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light into the home’s history.

One such unique feature is the vintage brass panels of buttons indicating different rooms in the house—which the Lamberts speculated may have been used to alert the maid or attendant.

“Victorian homes, they had bell pulls, with real ornate tie-backs in silk, and they would pull that, and that would go to the kitchen or wherever they needed the service,” Kathleen said. “So I thought, that’s got to be what those are for.”

For those interested in restoring a historic home, Edward advises that it’s important to do one’s homework.

In trying to research the home’s history, the Lamberts ran a title search and saw that the title on the home went back to when it was built in 1929.

“We have a list of every owner that ever had it and the times they had it and so on,” Edward said. “It was interesting, because, I think the first three owners were female.”

The early owners may have been actresses, as the quiet city served as an early escape from Hollywood, Kathleen noted.

Edward added that each of the bedrooms had its own lock on the door, leading him to believe the house was likely built “to bring people in from Hollywood … if you want to buy a lot to build the house.”

Owning a historic home, the Lamberts enjoy the unique history and charm of the property, they said.

“When people walk into your house,” Kathleen said, “they’re like, ‘Wow,’ because they’re used to walking in new builds, and so they like the charm, the windows, the touches, the arches, the wood, all the hardware.”

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

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

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 5 Because I Love You (BILY)

6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room.

For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@ gmail.com.

Dana Point City Council 6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

This meeting will also be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210 Dana Point. danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 VA Disabled Claims Clinic

2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

CUSD Board of Trustees

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

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Council Votes to Wait on Issuing New STR Permits Until Further Evaluation

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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he Dana Point City Council decided to hold off on issuing any more vacation rental permits outside of the coastal zone until it can evaluate the impacts of the city’s newest permit holders during a midyear review in 2024.

During its meeting on Nov. 21, City Council voted against implementing the maximum permit cap outside of the coastal zone to a 115 total after hearing an update of the current vacation rental programs, approved earlier this year.

The council adopted the city’s program for vacation rentals outside the coastal zone and accepted the California Coastal Commission’s program regulating STRs within the coastal zone in early February.

The city began issuing new permits in early May. The city decided on a phased approach for its program regulating rentals outside of the coastal zone, limiting the number of new permits it could issue until council could evaluate the program’s impacts on the community.

The vacation rental programs set a cumulative total cap of 230 permits, broken down into 115 allowed within the coastal zone and 115 permitted outside of it.

However, as of Feb. 7, when the programs were approved, the city limited the number of available new permits outside of the coastal zone to 25 until it evaluated potential impacts of the new vacation rentals.

Since the City of Dana Point began accepting vacation rental applications in May, it has issued a total of 62 shortterm rental permits: 37 within the city’s coastal zone and 25 outside of it.

Since issuing 62 vacation rental permits citywide, there are a total of 177 permitted STRs. Of the permits issued since May, when the programs were implemented, 18 were for primary or homestay vacation rentals; 13 were for multifamily homestays; two were for mixed-use parcels; and 29 were for non-primary short-term rentals.

The city maintains a cap of 60 non-primary short-term rentals. Because there are 53 non-primary vacation rentals in the city, there are only seven available permits for that rental type.

The program included a provision that would allow the city to evaluate the possibility of permitting additional vacation rentals outside of the coastal zone based on citywide tracking measures, bringing the total to 115.

Code Enforcement Supervisor Ray Oropeza gave an update on enforcement of STRs, noting that those experiencing an issue with a vacation rental can contact

code enforcement, the STR rental hotline or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to report a problem.

Neighboring properties to STRs are annually mailed contact information for the owner and information on how to report issues, Oropeza said.

Oropeza explained that the city uses a program called GovOs to monitor vacation rental websites and find violations and illegal STRs. A code enforcement officer reviews the website daily, Oropeza said, but the public can also inform code enforcement if they believe an STR is operating illegally or without a permit.

Mayor Pro Tem Jamey Federico noted that the city cannot rely solely on the program and should be diligent in filling any gaps in GovOs’ capabilities.

Oropeza responded that he cannot guarantee that GovOs is foolproof, but he believes that “as of now, they are the ones that are able to provide the most up-to-date data. It seems like they have the most up-to-date ways of tracking these items.”

Noting that “no system is foolproof,” Federico responded that the city can “delegate authority to (GovOs) to help us track these unpermitted operators down, but the responsibility is still ours to fill in those gaps that they may have.”

Code enforcement officers are also proactively monitoring vacation rentals during the evenings and on weekends during peak seasons or during special events, Oropeza said.

Federico also added that in future reviews of the vacation rental program, he’d like to see comparative data on the number of calls for vacation rental nuisances versus homeowner nuisances.

“We don’t have any comparison,” Federico said. “We have four calls on the hotline, seven calls to OCSD.” “We know that short-term rentals can (have) a potential for issues; there’s potential there, but just because there’s potential doesn’t mean it happens,” Federico said. “I don’t have a comparison as to how many calls or complaints you get on a daily basis that are not short-term rentals.”

Federico pointed out that OCSD reported more than 5,000 calls for service during its most recent quarterly report, seven of which were related to vacation rentals.

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don’t see, other than emotional concern about people not wanting them, I don’t see the real risk in the data.”

Federico added that he’d also like to see the number of calls and complaints for unpermitted or illegal vacation rentals included in future reports. Oropeza noted that code enforcement gets roughly two tips about unpermitted vacation rentals every six months that the department thoroughly investigates.

Touching on the city’s requirement that the property owner or a representative respond to and abate nuisance issues or code violations within 30 minutes of being notified of a complaint, Federico noted that he’d like to see the code enforcement department test owner response time.

“You need to look at all of the enforcement measures in there and test some of these things, because it’s not good enough if they don’t show up when there is a real issue,” Federico said.

Federico added that the city needs to ensure that it doesn’t “get complacent” and that owners “understand that these requirements are real and they’re there for a reason.”

Since many of the new permits were not issued until late summer or as recently as a few weeks ago, Federico noted that the new owners are missing in the “big picture of the staff report.”

“We really have not operated a full sort of busy season with the larger number of permits yet, and in many cases, we haven’t seen some of these new actors or new operators operate at all,” Federico said.

“What I would like to do is, I would like to … not issue any of the extra permits that are being withheld outside the coastal zone and wait until we do a midyear review next year after we have an opportunity to see some more of these new operators operating,” Federico continued.

During the midyear evaluation, Federico noted that he’d like to see data on “how the short-term rentals operate as residences in town and do some comparisons on calls for service just across the board.”

The council decided unanimously— with Councilmember Michael Villar absent—to pause on issuing additional vacation rental permits until the council hears another update on the program.

According to the city, there were 46 applications for STR permits outside of the coastal zone remaining on the waitlist.

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Dana Point Looks to Update Park Use Policies

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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

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

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

“We have people coming from all over the county, all over California, to use our parks, especially for weddings,” Rosaler said. “One of the misconceptions—this is a ballpark estimate—I would say that most of our park rentals are from outside of town.”

After analyzing the park rental permit administrative process, city staff with the

More than a thousand people gather at Salt Creek Beach Park on May 5 for a screening of The Endless Summer as part of the Dana Point Film Festival. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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

Information about park amenities and availability are now online, and those interested in reserving a park can do so online. The Community Services department can also process insurance and collect fees online.

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

One of the changes highlighted in the presentation seeks to clarify the park rent-

al pricing. All fees will be charged by the hour, with local nonprofits receiving a 75% discount at $32 and corporate non-residents being charged the full rate at $132.

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

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

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

“We are very much simplifying this process,” Rosaler continued, adding: “That

will make processing these so much easier for staff and so much easier for our users to understand as well.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHP to Host Free Teen Driver Safety Class

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Interact Club members from Dana Hills High School and Capistrano Valley High School gather at the Dana Point Community Center on Nov. 18 to serve a Thanksgiving luncheon to local seniors.

Photo: Courtesy of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary

(Rotary Cont. from page 3) Leading up to the event, Rotarians purchased and dropped off uncooked food at the community center, where they later came together to prepare the feast for local seniors. Interact members served the food and beverages and socialized with seniors.

“Our Rotary Club has partnered with the Dana Hills High School and Capistrano Valley High School Interact Clubs, who are sponsored by our club, to help with this event,” Houston said. “This has now become one of the Interact Clubs’ most popular days of service.”

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

New this year, the event featured a piano player and singer to serenade attendees.

“We had a singer entertain the crowd who was very engaging, getting the seniors out of their seats, singing and dancing along with Rotarians and the high school Interactors,’’ Houston said.

“The fun and laughter shared by all was just amazing and very heartwarming.”

Houston added that every year, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club “looks forward to this special day and what it brings to the community. It is a time for everyone to experience what Thanksgiving is all about.”

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

CHP encourages teens and their parents or guardians to attend and participate in the class that will discuss “collision avoidance techniques along with collision-causing elements such

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as excessive speed, DUI and distracted driving.”

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

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

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

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GUEST OPINION | Eat My Words by Cheryl Pruett

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

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ooking for a slightly different holiday gift or stocking-stuffer idea?

Local restaurants may be the answer to your gift giving or last-minute presents.

Many restaurants offer more than gift cards and meals.

While a gift card provides a welcome experience to dine out, keep in mind the gift card is something you pair with other restaurant-branded merchandise or retail surprises.

From T-shirts and hat merchandise from a favorite restaurant, the gift giving can include everything from provisions for home use or even a membership experience with a wine and cheese twist.

Here are ideas for holiday shopping at places you normally grab a meal, coffee or tea.

Door Six 370 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente.

949.503.1719. shopdoor6.com This is Flights and Irons’ retail market with an emphasis on mixology and much more. Among items in addition to Flights’ T-shirts and ball caps is a browse-worthy store with iron skillets, crow-emblazoned towels and a variety of drink glasses (wine, whiskey, port, high ball, etc.).

Letter to The Editor RESIDENTS’ STR INITIATIVE BETTY HILL, Dana Point Resident The residents’ Short Term Vacation Rental Initiative provides an opportunity that residents deserve to vote for a short-term rental policy.

Short-term rentals, known as STRs, allow rentals in Dana Point’s residential neighborhoods from two to 30 days. An STR policy affects every resident, homeowner and neighborhood in the city.

Residents should be able to vote on such a critical policy. If the initiative obtains approximately 2,100 signatures of Dana Point’s registered voters, it will be placed on the ballot for a municipal election.

The city admits that there are significant problems associated with STRs that include excessive noise, disorderly conduct, vandalism, overcrowding, traffic congestion, illegal vehicle parking Dana Point Times December 1 - 7, 2023

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The provisions include cocktail mixers, stuffed olives, specialty seasoned peanuts, crafted marshmallows, and so much more. Gifts or stocking stuffers abound.

Teahouse on Los Rios and TEA-que Boutique 31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

949.443.3914. teahouseonlosrios.com It’s more than tea time. Next door to the Teahouse is the gift shop filled with gift ideas from loose leaf tea (of course) to tea pots, tea cups, home décor (pillows, etc.), aprons, stuffed animals and dolls, hats and garden items.

For a holiday gift experience, the Teahouse on Los Rios offers Holiday High Tea ($89 per) through Jan. 7 and for kids 12 and younger a Nutcracker Tea ($45 per) through Jan. 7.

Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee 360 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente/Capistrano Beach.

949.388.4015. alohanaacaioc.com Looking for beachy items, useful products and local art? More than smoothies, acai bowls and coffee are packed into the local gathering place.

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

However, examples of items for gift giving include charcuterie boards, Mexican woven beach blankets (73 inches by 48 inches), Mexican woven bags, framed posters of famous beaches, as well as small, and the accumulation of refuse, plus the impacts of weddings and parties.

But STRs can also change the character of neighborhoods and threaten the enjoyment and value of our homes, as strangers move in and out of the house next door.

The initiative sets reasonable limits for STR permits, below what the city allows, and prioritizes them when awarded to minimize the negative impacts. Permits are awarded annually with the highest priority to receive a permit given to homestay STRs, where the homeowner is on-site during the rentals for vigilant oversight.

Primary STRs are where the home must be the owner’s primary residence and can be used as an STR 10 times during the year for a combined total of 60 days while the owner is on vacation.

Non-primary STRs are given the lowest priority, because the home is not the owner’s primary residence and the owner is often an investor with no personal involvement with the community.

Non-primary STRs also reduce available housing and could raise housing costs in a city where approximately 38% of residents are renters.

handcrafted surfboard wall clocks, Thread brand key chains, wallets and lanyards, environment-conscious bracelets, kitchen towels by Geometry and also Surf Ghetto Resin Art. Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

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

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

Maison Café + Market’s “little sister,” Avec Moi 24501 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point.

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

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

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

Cheryl Pruett is an award-winning journalist and editor, having covered Orange County city and county topics to the food scene for Orange County Register, Patch.com and local magazines. She has called Dana Point/Capistrano Beach home for more than 30 years. DP In the initiative, since STRs are prioritized each year, every Dana Point homeowner whose home is his or her primary residence will have a chance to obtain an STR permit to meet their financial needs.

The initiative allows protection for HOA and CC&R communities, and prioritizing permits helps protect all neighborhoods.

For more details, go to the website saveourneighborhoodsdp.com.

CORRECTION In the Nov. 10 edition of the Dana Point Times, a story on page 10 reported on a high school robotics team visiting the San Juan Capistrano City Council for a presentation on Nov. 7. The robotics team, Team 5199 Robot Dolphins From Outer Space, is the Capistrano Unified School District’s varsity robotics team, comprising students from across the district.

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ing, and snow to San Clemente—one big occasion for the entire family to enjoy. Those looking to play the games, eat cotton candy/popcorn, decorate a cookie (while supplies last) or take a ride down the snow hill can purchase wristbands at the Community Center front desk. At 5 p.m., the city will host the Tree Lighting ceremony on the Community Center lawn. For the rest of the evening, there will be carolers and street musicians and a Holiday Market, in addition to the restaurants and shops along Del Mar. Downtown San Clemente, 100 and 200 blocks of Avenida Del Mar. san-clemente.org.

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FRIDAY | DEC. 1 OHANA WINTER MARKET 4-8 p.m. Marblehead Elementary is hosting its first-ever Ohana Winter Market, which features vendors, gift baskets and activity booths associated with Marblehead families. Do some Christmas shopping while supporting local small businesses, or just bring your family for a fun event. Sol Shine Productions will put on a movie at 6 p.m. Marblehead Elementary School, 2410 Via Turqueza, San Clemente. marbleheadpta.com.

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

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

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

888.224.0603. danawharf.com.

SATURDAY | DEC. 2 HIKE AT SAN MATEO CAMPGROUND 9-11 a.m. Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience a local state park. Meet at the San Mateo Campground amphitheater for a 3-mile walk from Panhe Canyon to the ocean. Day-use fees apply. San Onofre State Beach, 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente. heather.rice@parks.ca.gov.

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

The tree lighting will be held promptly at 5:15 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

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

MONDAY | DEC. 4 PHOTOS WITH SANTA Noon-6 p.m. Bring your children to the Outlets at San Clemente to take photos with Santa on various dates throughout the holiday season. Santa will be available for photos on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

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

more about Capistrano Lights evening offerings. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

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

Historic Town Center Park 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuancapistrano.org.

SANTA’S VILLAGE BY THE SEA 4-9 p.m. The City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association present Santa’s Village by the Sea. It’s one holiday event that brings the Holly Jolly Hoopla and Puttin’ on the Glitz on Avenida Del Mar together for a night of music, games, cookie decorat-

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

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

OCEAN INSTITUTE TOWN HALL: A SEASIDE CHAT 5:30-8:30 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for its inaugural Town Hall: A Seaside (Cont. on page 10) danapointtimes.com

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Co., 151 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. 949.599.5029. eventbrite.com.

Chat, in which the nonprofit’s board members and leadership team will share updates and engage with the community. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

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COUNTRY WEDNESDAY AT STILLWATER 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

In this Country Wednesday event, learn to dance along to country music for free and join Stillwater for some two-stepping and line-dancing fun.

StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

SANTA CLAUS VISITS THE DANA POINT HARBOR 3-5 p.m. Santa Claus will visit the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15 for visitors to take photos with him in front of the classic Dana Point Harbor VW bus in the Clock Courtyard. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794.

STAND UP COMEDY AT LOS MOLINOS BEER 8-9:30 p.m. Comedian Zane Lamprey continues his THIRSTY! stand-up tour at Los Molinos Beer Co. Pre-game the event by watching Lamprey’s comedy special “Tender Looks” on Amazon.

Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7 p.m. for VIP ticketholders and 7:30 p.m. for general admission. The event is for adults 21 and older. Los Molinos Beer

photo opportunities, visits with Santa and more. To experience the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights: Candy Land on board one of the harbor’s 90-minute holiday cruises, visit danawharf.com/cruises. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danapointharbor.com/event/ dana-point-harbor-48th-annual-boatparade/.

FRIDAY | DEC. 8

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

Locals and visitors alike can look forward to exciting lighting installations along with holiday-themed

PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE AND HOLIDAY VIEWING PARTY 6:30-10 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a view of the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights from aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and experience a festive holiday cruise around the harbor. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets range from $10 for toddlers to $65 for adults. Those interested in viewing the parade from the shore can join the Ocean Institute for its annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party and enjoy hot cocoa and coffee, cookie decorating, live entertainment, a photobooth, holiday activities and more. Tickets range from $17 for children to $20 for adults. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org. DP

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AEP- It’s About Saving you Money Calling all existing Medicare Beneficiaries, are you looking to save some money on either your monthly premiums, your co-pays, or your prescription drug co-pays? Then the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time for you to make a change to your current plan. All changes made during this time (10/15 – 12/7) go into effect 1/1/24.

The biggest way to save money is to see if a Medicare Advantage plan would work for you. If it does meet your needs, then you cancel your Medicare Supplement and Medicare Drug plan for 2024 because the Medicare Advantage plan gives you that type of coverage and financial protection from medical bills. You’re no longer paying a premium for Medicare Supplement or a Medicare RX plan if you decide to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. These plans in Orange County typically have no or low premiums and are both HMO’s and PPO’s.

prescriptions changed since you enrolled in your current Medicare RX plan? If they’re expensive medications (in the $40-$100 range or higher when you refill them) then it’s time for a review.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (also known as AEP) ends December 7th, if you’d like to schedule a no cost Medicare options review contact me soon, my calendar is already filling up!

I do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently I represent 5 organizations which offer 36 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1 800 MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

Regarding a “standalone” Medicare RX plan, some plans used to not have a name brand drug deductible and now they do. Have your Dana Point Times December 1 - 7, 2023

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It’s time to enroll Switch to a plan with a $3,100 dental card.

Plan includes $0 Rx, a $150/quarter over-the-counter allowance, vision coverage, and a $400 out-of-pocket max. Enrollment ends 12/7.

Have questions? Connect with a Providence Medicare Advantage expert now (866) 713-2186 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time) every day or visit ProvidenceTrueHealth.com/oc Providence Health Assurance is an HMO, HMO-POS and HMO SNP with Medicare and Oregon Health Plan contracts.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 2

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

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

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

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

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

MONDAY, DEC. 4 PINES PARK TREE LIGHTING

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

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

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FRIDAY, DEC. 8

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

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

Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danapointharbor.com/event/dana-point-harbor-48th-annual-boat-parade/.

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

34521 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. petprojectfoundation.org/santa-paws-dpharbor/

show to knock your holiday shopping off the list, delectable bites from top food vendors.

Spread joy through the event’s toy drive in partnership with Station 59 and be entered in a raffle. You can also m,eet “Santa,” who will be making an appearance at each location to see if you’re on the naughty or nice list. This holiday extravaganza put in by your favorite breweries is a can’t-miss celebration. Delahunt, 1011 Calle Recodo. 949.503.2763. delahuntbrewing.com. Lost Winds, 924 Calle Negocio, #C. lostwindsbrewing.com.

949.361.5922. Artifex, 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A. artifex.beer. 949.429.7805.

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The Dana Point Youth Board’s annual home decorating contest will take place between Monday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 21.

SUNSETS WITH SANTA Youth board membersExpires will visit the homes 12.31.23 3-5 p.m. Enjoy free visits with Santa on the entered in the contest and judge them for San Clemente Municipal Pier with a beautiful best overall, most creative and best use of sunset as your backdrop on Dec. 9, 16 and theme. Winners will receive a sign to display 17. Bring your own camera. For more inforon their yard and gift cards to local Dana mation, contact the City of San Clemente’s Large Bags Point businesses. Residents interested (22lbs or larger) Recreation Division at 949.361.8264.

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Gaggle of Festive Runners Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dana Point Turkey Trot STORY AND PHOTOS BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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ore than 10,000 participants started their Thanksgiving festivities early with a run through the Dana Point Harbor for the 46th annual Turkey Trot.

The annual Thanksgiving Day event, which was held on Nov. 23, encourages participants to “run the race before stuffing your face,” with the choice of running a 5K, 10K, Combo 10K/5K and a Kid’s Gobble Wobble.

The courses led runners through Dana Point Harbor, near the Ocean Institute and along Pacific Coast Highway.

Eric Avila, Nicolas Montanez and Christian Ricketts were the first men to finish the 10K. Taryn Rawlings, Mia Bergman and Stevie Lawrence-Wrist were the first women to cross the finish line running the 10K. This year’s Gobble Wobble saw just under 1,000 kids participate in the

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1-mile run.

Robert Kohler, a veteran who celebrated his 93rd birthday on Sunday, Nov. 26, ran the 1-mile Gobble Wobble carrying two American flags. Before running, Kohler announced that this year would be his last time participating in the Turkey Trot.

The Thanksgiving morning event also featured a health and wellness expo and a costume contest. New this year, Doheny Bike raffled off an e-bike, with 5K runner Jacob Amster winning the raffle.

This year’s race benefited the Pet Project Foundation and Dana Hills High School’s Dolphin Foundation. The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce presented each organization with $10,000, which was all raised from entry fees and donations to the event.

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Say hello to Elliot, a 5-year-old sweetheart of a dog with a great personality. Quiet and a little shy at first, Elliot wants nothing more than to be by your side. With a little patience, he quickly warms up and shows off what a happy and affectionate little guy he can be. Won’t you give this loveable little guy a chance?

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BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares.

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9.

Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium 9 8 3 5 2 6 4 7 1

2 7 1 4 9 8 6 3 5

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FROM THE ARCHIVES NOW CELEBRATING 21 YEARS SERVING OUR SENIORS

INDEPENDENT • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE • Select Ocean View Units • 24-Hour Professional Staff • Conveniently Located • Two Ocean-View Restaurants • Family-Owned & Operated • Movie Theatre

Courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

This photo of a postcard shows the Plantation Hotel, which was built in 1942. Though the hotel was on the 1997 Historic Survey, it was still demolished. It was located at Ruby Lantern, Del Prado and PCH, now a vacant lot. It was built in a time when the portmanteau motel was created from a motor hotel. This photo is available for viewing and purchase at danapointhistorical.org.

Esmeralda Arellano, esmeralda@sanclementevillas.com or Krista Monahan, Krista@sanclementevillas.com

Every week, the Dana Point Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to sraymundo@timeslocalmedia.com.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SIDNEY MORTON HENDRIX Case Number: 30-2023-01361505-PR-PW-CMC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of SIDNEY MORTON HENDRIX A Petition for Probate has been filed by SHARON HENDRIX KRAMER & DONNA K. HENDRIX in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The Petition for Probate requests that SHARON HENDRIX KRAMER & DONNA K. HENDRIX be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: Feb 1, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: CM06 b. Address of Court: Costa Mesa Justice Complex, 3390 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Nicholas Kmetz, Esq, Albrecht & Barney Law Corporation, 1 Park Plaza, Ste 900, Irvine, CA 92614 PH: (949) 263-1040 Published in: Dana Point Times, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 Dana Point Times December 1 - 7, 2023

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 11/03/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236676212 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUEBIRD PEDIATRICS 303 BROADWAY ST UNIT 103 LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 Full Name of Registrant(s): BLUEBIRD PEDIATRICS CORP 20 VIA LOMA LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 7/25/2023 BLUEBIRD PEDIATRIC CORP/s/ROIA KATEBIAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 11/07/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times, November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236676430 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GYO DESIGN STUDIO 34 VIA FLORENCIA MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692 Full Name of Registrant(s): OLGA LUCIA VALENCIA 34 VIA FLORENCIA MISSION VIEJO, CA 92672 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 7/27/2023 /s/OLGA LUCA VALENCIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 11/09/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236676408 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PIPPA’S SEASIDE PROOFREADING 32478 CROWN VALLEY PKWY., #101 DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): PHILIPPA LOUISE HARRIS 32478 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY, #101 DANA POINT, CA 92620 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a /s/PHILIPPA L. HARRIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk on 11/9/2023.

Published in: Dana Point Times, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236675953 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAX PROS PLUS 439 N EL CAMINO REAL #B SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): THE MUNIFICENT COMPANY 439 N EL CAMINO REAL #B SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a THE MUNIFICENT COMPANY/s/JOSEPH J WENRICH II, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

T.S. No.: 22-6637 Loan No.: *******461 APN: 682-292-20 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHAEL R MONTRIEF A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 9/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000640263 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, Date of Sale: 12/11/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction. com room, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, California 92868 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,667,328.04 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 34031 SILVER LANTERN STREET DANA POINT California 92629 A.P.N.: 682-292-20 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

All checks payable to Prestige Default Services,

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LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6637.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6637 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 11/1/2023 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0442891 To: DANA POINT TIMES 11/17/2023, 11/24/2023, 12/01/2023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title No. 8769668 ALS No. 2021-4294 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 03/02/2021.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 01/24/2024, at 01:30PM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 03/05/2021, as instrument number 2021000154847, of the official records of ORANGE County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7 SPICEWOOD, ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 Assessor’s Parcel No. 623-054-21 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: DAVID REIFMAN AND RITA REIFMAN The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, danapointtimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner’s assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $12,416.80. Payment must be in cash, a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of the resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 (Nationwide Posting and Publication) for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS# 2021-4294. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the schedule sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772 (Nationwide Posting and Publication), or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, Dana Point Times December 1 - 7, 2023

using the file number assigned to this case TS# 2021-4294 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than fifteen (15) days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than forty-five (45) days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

Date: 11/01/2023 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: MEGAN PAMULA, TRUSTEE OFFICER NPP0443126 To: DANA POINT TIMES 12/01/2023, 12/08/2023, 12/15/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Dana Point introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA22-0002 to amend the zoning ordinance in COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING LAWS AND SUBMISSION AS PART OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA23-0001 FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION The proposed Ordinance will amend the Dana Point Zoning Ordinance by amending or adding various sections regarding emergency shelter parking, manufactured homes, residential care facilities (six of fewer persons), supportive housing, and low barrier navigation centers.

The proposed Ordinance will approve Zone Text Amendment ZTA22-0002 as part of Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA23-0001 for approval and certification by the California Coastal Commission.

The proposed Ordinance is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California.

This proposed Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21 st day of November 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Gabbard, Council Member Pagano, Mayor Pro Tem Federico, and Mayor Frost

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

DHHS boys cross country wins fifth CIF State Championship, Noonan wins repeat title

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

Dana Hills climbed back on top of its perch as a standard-bearer for cross country, not just for Orange County but for the entire state of California at the CIF State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 25.

The Dolphins boys cross country team ran at a blistering pace with all five scoring runners in the top 18, including a repeat individual championship run by junior Evan Noonan, to seal the Division III state championship at Woodward Park in Fresno.

It was Dana Hills’ first CIF State Championship since 2009 and its fifth state title overall. The Dolphins have reached the state championship top-three podium 18 times, the most by a boys program and second-most overall.

Noonan’s state championship is the fourth overall and third consecutive state title run by a Dana Hills runner. Tyler Valdez won a state title in 2009, and Jai Dawson won in 2021 before Noonan’s

Dana Hills boys cross country’s CIF State Championship was paced by a repeat state individual championship by junior Evan Noonan, who surged ahead in the third mile to win the Division III title by 17 seconds.

Photo: Ken Martinez/DyeStat

back-to-back titles. Noonan is also the first back-to-back individual Division I champion since 2017-18.

The back-to-back CIF-SS Division 3 champion Dolphins will run at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Dana Hills’ girls also ran at the CIF State Championships after winning their back-to-back CIF-SS championships and finished fourth in Division III, with junior Annie Ivarsson coming in ninth at 18:07 and senior Quinci Lott coming in 15th at 18:24.

Dana Hills’ boys were in first place at each mile marker to outpace defending champion Oakdale of the CIF-San Joaquin Section, 42-66. Oakdale also placed three runners in the top 10 and four in

the top 20, but its fifth scoring runner placed well behind the Dolphins in 45th to end the title race.

Dana Hills’ team time of 1:16:18 was the fastest time of the day at the CIF State Championships and the fastest by an Orange County team in the event’s history. It was also the ninth-best time all-time at Woodward Park.

Noonan paced the Dolphins but stayed behind in second place at the first two mile markers. The junior then surged in the final mile to win the championship by 17 full seconds at 14:35.

University of New Mexico-bound senior Jayden Hernandez was the second in for Dana Hills in sixth at 15:13. Senior Logan Harris came in 11th at 15:25, and sophomore Oliver Hunter finished 15th

at 15:29.

Senior Garrett Woodruff sealed the championship for Dana Hills by finishing in 18th at 15:33.

Also running for Dana Hills were senior Joel Brda in 38th at 15:58 and senior Mike Ayala in 71st at 16:23 in the 214-runner field.

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

In Division I, the San Clemente boys posted the second-best team time of the day (1:16:28) to capture their first-ever state championship. The Tritons were led by senior Brett Ephraim, who placed second at 14:58. San Clemente placed three runners in the top 10 for the second-best time ever by an Orange County team in the event.

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

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

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

LIFE TIME RSC HOSTS PRO PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

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

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

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

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

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For information and tickets for the PPA Tour Finals, go to ppatour.com/tournament/ the-finals. Parking will be off-site at the Outlets at San Clemente, with shuttle service to Life Time.

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

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

On Monday, the Challenger Level matches begin at 8 a.m., with the St. Louis Shock taking on the California BLQK Bears, and Pre-

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

mier Level matches begin at 10 a.m., with D.C. Pickleball team locking horns with the Orlando Squeeze, followed by the Chicago Slice matching up with Miami Pickleball Club.

On Tuesday, the Challenger Level winner will take on the SoCal Hard Eights at 9:30 a.m. for the Season Two title, and the Pre-

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mier Level winners will play for their MLP championship at noon.

All Premier Level matches will be broadcast on ESPN2 and Tennis Channel.

For information and tickets for the MLP Season 2 Playoffs, go to majorleaguepickleball.net/events/2023_playoffs. DP

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

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, organizations including Surfrider Foundation and Save Our Beaches San Clemente are pursuing more long-range solutions that will ensure the new sand that’s being dredged sticks around for a while.

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

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

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

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

“Meanwhile, most of North Beach and the south end beaches have no dry sand left at all, only waves crashing against the rocky seawall protecting the railroad,” Save Our Beaches continued. “These high rates of erosion are moving inwards and will soon affect more public beaches unless quick action is taken.”

The solution will arise from everyone working together and hammering through the details. Consensus will be

GROM OF THE WEEK

EDEN WALLA

BY JAKE HOWARD

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

Such is the trajectory of Walla at the moment.

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

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

critical to whatever the final outcome looks like. That means that if you’re a surfer and you’re reading this, you should get involved.

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

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 62-63 Degrees F Water Visibility: San Clemente: 6-8’ Catalina: 15-25’ Outlook: Increasing westerly winds will worsen conditions during the day on Friday while wave size holds fairly steady. Surf will slowly taper off over the weekend as smaller swell moves in, for mostly thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’), on Sunday. Light/variable winds in the mornings on Saturday and Sunday, are followed by light+ to periodically moderate onshores in the afternoons. Later morning high tides slowly subside Friday through the weekend.

2 heat in the Under 16 division in Brazil.

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

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

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

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Eden Walla. Photo: Courtesy of Pablo Jimenez/ISA

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