Eye on DP
Business Beat
By Rachel Namson, Chris Bashaw and Madi Swayne
News and updates on Dana Point’s business community
NOW OPEN Doheny Clothing Exchange With its grand opening just two weeks ago, Doheny Clothing Exchange is the new hot spot for buying, trading and selling clothes. All the merchandise in the boutique is gently used, recycled clothing and accessories of today’s hottest fashions. Doheny Clothing Exchange carries some of the highest quality brands including Hudson Jeans, True Religion, Seven Jeans, Free People and Bebe. “We provide everything a designer boutique does—clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry and other accessories—but at low, affordable prices,” said owner Pamela Vandergrift. The Doheny Clothing Exchange awards 30 percent of retail price or 40 percent in trade for all product exchanging. For a limited time only, spend over $15 and receive a free accessory or mention this article while shopping around and receive up to 15 percent off your purchase. In celebration of the upcoming school season, Doheny Clothing Exchange will be hosting the Big Bash Back-to-School Barbeque on September 4 where all merchandise will be presented at unbeatable prices. Doheny Clothing Exchange is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 34276 Doheny Park Road in Capo Beach, 949.240.4800, www.dohenyclothingexchange. com —Rachel Namson
received rave reviews as one voter wrote, “Great teachers. Great system. Great training. Great people. Great atmosphere. Great location. Great facility. Great martial arts.” The Dragon Institute offers classes for everyone, ages four and up. 34241 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.939.4117, www.ockungfu.com —Madi Swayne
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E-Z Cruizer Bikes Do you ever get tired while riding your bike? Are you interested in a more economical mode of transportation than a car? If so, brothers Mike and Colby Collins, owners of E-Z Cruizer bikes located at 34255 Pacific Coast Highway have the answer. For a long time, the duo built both electric and gasoline powered bikes out of their garage, and as people began to ask about them, they knew they were on to something. The brothers opened their full-service bike u
DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY SAR A H G U I DA S All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.
Sunday, August 15 PETTY THEFT Del Prado / Pacific Coast Highway (6:46 p.m.) Authorities were contacted after fire wood was stolen from a local supermarket. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Dana Point Harbor Dr., 25300 Block (6:43 p.m.) Deputies were contacted when a caller witnessed an elderly man walking in the middle of the street near Doheny State Beach. DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Golden Lantern, 34600 Block (6:15 p.m.)
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Palestra Gym From the former Russian Champion Bodybuilder, Stas Bobin, comes the Palestra Gym, which has been offering a world-class workout in Dana Point since 2006. “I had the idea right away to open a friendly and caring neighborhood gym,” Bobin said. “My trainers and I make sure we know all our customers by name and give them personal attention no matter their age or level.” Each member of Bobin’s team of trainers possesses a different expertise making Palestra Gym a place for everybody. Specialties include recovering from injuries, losing weight, building muscle and fitness for the elderly. No matter what the customers are looking for, Bobin and his expert team work to fit their needs. The gym is light and airy with windows overlooking the ocean, providing a peaceful and comfortable setting to work out in. In addition to the various fitness machines available for use, Bobin plans to introduce group classes for gym members and Saturday seminars for all community members to stop by and get fit. Palestra Gym is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, 949.248.1800, www.danapointfitness.com —Rachel Namson u
Clockwise from top left:Doheny Clothing Exchange co-owners (L to R) Caia Curiale, Pamela Vandergrift and Ashley Oleary with her daughter Piper. Photo by Andrea Swayne E-Z Cruizer Bikes co-owner Mike Collins. Photo by Chris Bashaw Palestra Gym trainers (L to R) Dexter Garner, Beth Nowell, owner Stas Bobin and trainer Mark DePew. Photo by Rachel Namson
shop on August 1, where owner Mike says, “We stand behind our products and customer service.” Mike also added, “We do custom bikes…and bike repairs.” Prices range from $550 to $650 for a completely motorized bike, but customers can also buy motors to install on their own bikes for $230. The bikes are, “very eco-friendly” according to Mike, with gasoline powered bikes getting 150 miles to the gallon and electric powered bikes getting 35 miles to the charge. Electric bikes can be fully charged within three hours. E-Z Cruizer Bikes is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 p.m. to 6 p.m. 34255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 101, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.244.6968, www.ezcruizer. com —Chris Bashaw and Madi Swayne
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Authorities were contacted after an elderly man left a local restaurant without paying. The man was chased down and stopped at another nearby restaurant, where he pleaded with police to let him go. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Del Prado, 24800 Block (11:19 a.m.) Deputies were contacted after a caller was bitten by a dog and the owner refused to cooperate. DISTURBANCE Selva Rd. / Granada Dr. (2:23 a.m.) Authorities were contacted when a caller witnessed a struggle between two subjects, and one subject dragged the other into an apartment.
Saturday, August 14 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway / Ritz-Carlton Dr. (3:23 p.m.) Deputies were called after a fight broke out between two males over parking. DISTURBANCE Camino Del Molino, 34300 Block (2:58 p.m.) A man called deputies after he and friends were harassed by neighbors while they were having a garage sale. DISTURBANCE Park Lantern, 251 Block (1:46 p.m.) Authorities were contacted after a guest at a local hotel started an argument when a hotel employee reportedly hit him.
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MyFoxLA viewers have chosen the Dragon Institute in Dana Point as the “Best Martial Arts in Orange County”. The Dragon Institute now sits in the number one spot on the MyFoxLA Best of OC Hotlist because of an overwhelming 26,119 votes. The local Kung Fu school beat out 22 other martial arts schools, after opening less than one year ago. The Dragon Institute is special in that it is the only school to offer Wing Chan Kung Fu, a particularly practical style of Kung Fu. “Being voted best martial arts in Orange County is extremely humbling,” said owner and head instructor Sifu Adam Williss. The institute
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Wednesday, August 11
DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway / Blue Lantern (11:42 p.m.) Deputies were contacted after a fight broke out at a local bar involving five Marines using beer bottles as weapons.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON Eastwind Dr., 25500 Block (8:54 p.m.) Authorities were contacted when a curly-haired female subject was seen going door-to-door asking for money for college tuition.
INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Pacific Coast Highway / Ritz-Carlton Dr. (3:48 a.m.) A border patrol agent contacted deputies after discovering a partially clothed woman face-down in the public bathroom at a local beach.
Tuesday, August 10 SUSPICIOUS PERSON Blue Lantern / Stonehill (10:30 p.m.) A man contacted authorities to report his neighbors, who were pointing a laser at his residence.
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Monday, August 9
DISTURBANCE St. Kitts, 0 Block (11:02 p.m.) Deputies were contacted when a group of juvies started hitting golf balls at houses.
CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Capistrano, 24700 Block (5:37 p.m.) Deputies were contacted after a caller received vague threats on their answering machine.
DRUNK IN PUBLIC Dana Point Harbor Dr., 25300 Block (2:40 p.m.) Authorities were contacted after a drunk man in a red striped shirt became verbal when he was refused a room for rent. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Mariner Dr., 23700 Block (10:32 a.m.) Deputies were contacted when a caller discovered a man living in the bushes near a local park. The man reportedly had furniture and clothing in his possession.
CITIZEN ASSIST Golden Lantern, 33900 Block (3:03 p.m.) Authorities were contacted by a woman who called to complain about a skateboard ramp that juveniles had installed on her property. KEEP THE PEACE Ocean Hill Dr., 33300 Block (12:49 a.m.) A woman called authorities to report her boyfriend, who had taken her pug hostage inside the residence and was refusing to give it back to her. www.danapointtimes.com