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JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2022 | VOLUME 17, ISSUE 26

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Local Rising Surf Stars Shine SURF/PAGE 18

‘Bombs Bursting in Air’

San Clemente to Celebrate Fourth of July Festivities, Traditions G E T T I N G O U T/ PAG E S 7 & 8

Fireworks light up the night sky over San Clemente’s shoreline on July 4, 2021. Photo: Alan Gibby

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Roe v. Wade Decision Prompts Protest in San Clemente

Summer of Golf: Shorecliffs Golf Club

OC Grand Jury Says South OC Needs Emergency Homeless Shelter

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homeless.

The report further noted that the 2022 Point-in-Time Count revealed 49% of the North and Central SPAs of Orange County homeless were sheltered as opposed to 28% in the South SPA. U.S. District Court Judge David Carter in 2018 issued a temporary restraining order preventing those living along the Santa Ana River from being arrested until cities can identify alternative housing.

As a result of litigation, cities within the North and Central SPAs signed a settlement agreement that “outlined the number of emergency shelter beds that must be developed in each Orange County Service Planning Area.” The South SPA cities, however, did not sign on to the settlement agreement.

For a shelter to be built in South Orange County, Maura Mikulec, a member of Welcoming Neighbors Home, said that the public must be informed of the need for a shelter and that many unhoused people want to be housed.

“Thankfully this Grand Jury Report will maybe help towards that because when the general public thinks that people don’t want the help, that people want to be on the street, well, then they’re not pushing for shelter,” Mikulec said.

Mikulec added that people don’t tend to feel safe in congregate shelters and that a tri-city approach among the three South OC cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, or an individual city approach to building a shelter would be optimal.

“The money exists, it’s just a matter of political will,” Mikulec said.

However, Mikulec noted that more funds needed to be spent on affordable housing and permanent supportive housing rather than just on shelters and outreach.

Services for Orange County’s homelessness cost the county an estimated $1.6 billion in the 2021 fiscal year, according to the Grand Jury report.

Roughly half of that funding came from federal funds, with a quarter allocated from state funds and the remaining quarter coming from the county.

According to the report, Orange County spent approximately $30 million on shelter in 2021, roughly $5.58 million on outreach, and $910,062 on prevention while spending roughly $16.37 million on housing.

“You can have all the outreach in the world, you can have all the shelter beds in the world, but without housing, people are still homeless,” Mikulec said.

Any public agency reviewed by a grand jury report must respond to its recommendations and findings. Municipalities within the South SPA have within 90 days of the report’s release to submit responses, however, the City of San Clemente was left off that list.

In a prepared statement late Friday,

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The Orange County Grand Jury’s latest report released June 23 recommends that South Orange County cities should develop an emergency shelter for the homeless. Photo: File/Cari Hachmann

OC Grand Jury Says South OC Needs Emergency Homeless Shelter

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

South Orange County needs a regional, emergency shelter, the Orange County Grand Jury recommended in a new report published last week.

While the latest Point-in-Time Count— the biennial count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals—showed an overall decrease from 2019, the Grand Jury concluded that efforts “do not go far enough to house all the homeless people living in Orange County.”

The Grand Jury’s June 23 report highlighted four main shortcomings in the county’s efforts to address homelessness: court-ordered treatment for mental illness and substance abuse is needed; the county does not have enough affordable housing for those exiting shelters; the county does not have enough safe housing for youth aging out of foster care; and South Orange County needs an emergency shelter.

The county has mixed success in its approaches to addressing homelessness, according to the report. The Grand Jury explained that when cities relocate homeless individuals, it “sometimes resulted in simply shifting the problem to neighboring communities.”

The report also noted that ordinances criminalizing camping on public property or loitering “contributed to the incarceration of homeless individuals, including many suffering from mental San Clemente Times June 30-July 6, 2022

illness and substance abuse issues.”

Approaches which emphasize housing-only or treatment-only have fallen short of significantly reducing homelessness, the report said, and local opposition has also prevented shelter and housing development.

The report highlighted rental and utilities assistance, Section 8 vouchers, increased emergency shelter beds, expanded outreach and additional permanent housing opportunities as more successful approaches.

The Grand Jury made two recommendations specifically aimed at building a low-threshold emergency shelter in South Orange County. Individuals sheltered at a low-threshold emergency shelter must comply with shelter rules, however, they are not required to be drug- and alcohol-free.

The Grand Jury recommended that the Continuum of Care and County of Orange should “leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter”

by July 2023.

Also, by July 2023, the Grand Jury recommended that the county’s South Service Planning Area (SPA) collaborate in finding and funding a site for a low-threshold emergency shelter for the Page 3

COMMUNITY MEETINGS SATURDAY, JULY 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, JULY 5

San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. The Toastmasters Club invites people to lose their fear of public speaking and have fun at the same time. Join them in person every Tuesday at the Baha’i Center, at 3316 Avenida del Presidente. Visitors welcomed. Call or text Laura Yang at 949.547.6558 with questions. 6463. toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Planning Commission 5-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

June 24, San Clemente Mayor Gene James said he felt San Clemente not being on the list showed that the city was “recognized in our efforts with a significant reduction in our homeless Point-in-Time Count and our robust homeless outreach program,” though the homeless count “remains unacceptable and extremely problematic.”

Hoping to address how San Clemente can create new solutions in connection with the county and Orange County Sherriff’s Department, James said he’s called for a meeting with Sheriff Don Barnes, OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer and OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.

“The Board of Supervisors, with the 5th District Supervisor, taking the lead must address the inequity of how homeless funding has been allocated to the North and Central SPAs with little attention to assisting the cities in the South SPA,” James said. “That inequity must be corrected as soon as possible.”

The Board of Supervisors, the Office of Care Coordination, Continuum of Care Board and the majority of cities of Orange County are required to respond to the Grand Jury recommendations by Sept. 21. sanclementetimes.com

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Supreme Court Decision on Roe v.

Wade Prompts Protest in San Clemente

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Roughly 50 people gathered at Historic City Hall in Downtown San Clemente on Tuesday, June 28, to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the longstanding Roe v. Wade, which had, for nearly 50 years, protected abortion rights citing a constitutional right to privacy.

Demonstrators gathered on the corner of Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real at around 11:30 a.m., chanting “What do we want? Choice. When do we want it? Always;”“You say no choice, we say pro-choice;” and “This is what democracy looks like.”

One of the organizers of the protest was 15-year-old San Clemente High School student T. Cromie of the group San Clemente Pro Choice.

Following the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision this past week, Cromie said they couldn’t “just stand back and let the government dictate what I’m supposed to do with my body and what so many other people with uteruses do with their bodies” and decided to organize the protest.

Cromie and many protesters on Tuesday said the ruling took the United States back 49 years ago, to pre-Roe v.

Wade.

“People with uteruses, we matter,” Cromie said. “We can’t just let these men who don’t have uteruses dictate laws for people who do. We’re going back in time … we went through this what, 50, 60 years ago. It’s just amazing to me that we have to do this all over again.”

Since 1973, Roe v. Wade prevented

Dozens of demonstrators gather on the corner of Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real on Tuesday, June 28, to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

states from regulating abortions during the first trimester. It allowed for states to enact regulations that are “reasonably related to maternal health” and prohibited abortions entirely once a fetus “reaches the point of ‘viability.’”

On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe, stating that “the U.S. Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision” including the 14th Amendment.

San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan joined the protest stating that it was a “great expression of First Amendment rights, expressing their disappointment in a Supreme Court decision that takes away a fundamental right for women to decide the health care choices for their body.”

He added that he’s proud of the high school students for organizing the protest and expressing their First Amendment rights, as well as the people of all ages who “stand out here in solidarity to express that we will not tolerate the Supreme Court taking away rights.”

“What I would like to see though is this energy here turned into politi-

cal action,” continued Duncan, who’s currently running for the 74th State Assembly District seat. “Protests are great but what we really need is to get people out, getting voters engaged to help elect people like me who are going to stand up for women’s rights and reproductive freedom.”

Tuesday’s protest was met with opposition from one counter-protester, a man, who demonstrated across the street using his own PA system to shout back at the pro-choice group.

Donna Vidrine, a prospective candidate for the San Clemente City Council, said she was thrilled that San Clemente youth organized the event and are engaging politically.

“I’m here to support the youth who organized this rally for women’s rights, for reproductive rights in San Clemente,” Vidrine said.

Vidrine said the path to recovering the right to an abortion is going to take consistency, staying organized, and holding elected officials accountable.

“We need to elect officials, locally and at all levels, that will protect our freedom, rights, women’s rights for re-

productive care, rights for same sex marriage, rights to reduce gun violence in our city,” Vidrine said. “We need to have a voice and we need to have our policy reflect who we are in San Clemente, who we are in Orange County, who we are in the State of California.”

With California’s Legislature looking to add a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to an abortion, Vidrine said she hopes that it will encourage lawmakers in other states to do the same.

Pastor Juli Patten of Christ Lutheran Church in San Clemente said she was protesting because abortion is “a fundamental right, it’s health care, it’s not about abortion, it’s about women’s health care and women’s rights.”

She said she hopes that the protests send a message to lawmakers that “they can’t make laws that govern people’s bodies. We are in America, we are not in a dictatorship, they cannot make choices unilaterally for a whole population, trans people, women, it’s just awful.”

“I think it sends a message that it’s not OK,” Patten said. “That what the Supreme Court did wasn’t OK. That it doesn’t reflect the opinion of our nation.

We need the Supreme Court to be more fair and equal, which it’s not right now.”

Not all of the protesters morally believed in abortion. Toni Smith said that it personally went against her religion but she still believed in an individual’s right to make that choice. She hoped that the protest would help people realize that there are a lot more pro-choice people in Orange County than one might think.

“Especially when you see all the young people involved, I’m 63-years-old, so we grew up with the assumption that we would have a choice,” Smith said.

“For that to be taken away, no one ever, ever would have thought that we would see this day.”

Design Review Subcommittee Discusses Mixed-Used Development Proposal on Camino Real

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

However controversial development projects along San Clemente’s main thoroughfare may be to residents, requests to construct mixed-use buildings continue to dot the agendas of city committees.

The Design Review Subcommittee on Wednesday, June 29, was scheduled to review a proposed development named Calvada, to be located near the 5 Freeway’s El Camino Real exit, at 1430 S. El Camino Real, the site of a shuttered gas station that’s been vacant since the 1990s.

The building would include 10 apartment units totaling 16,864 square feet with 25 corresponding parking stalls, and 6,681 square feet of retail and office San Clemente Times June 30-July 6, 2022

space with 23 parking stalls.

If approved, the development would join two nearby properties that have been entitled for improvements recently, including the Shoreline Dental project at 1409 S. El Camino Real and the Valencia commercial project at 1502 S. El Camino Real.

“This gateway has been a redevelopment priority for the City,” the city said in its agenda report to the subcommittee.

Hannibal Petrossi, owner of the Newport Beach-based firm Petrossi and Associates, completed the project application. Petrossi was unavailable to provide comment as of press time.

The rendered design adheres to

the required Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, which the report noted as especially important because of its proximity to the freeway. City staff included nine recommendations for the plan, with references to the General Plan and Urban Design Standards.

The listed “opportunities for improvement” include the addition of a significant public art or architectural element to be located at the corner of El Camino Real and W. Avenida Valencia, ground floor patio areas, and ground level ornamentation of the primary entry with a visually interesting element such as tile or art.

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ing’s various portions as independent segment and repositioning “awkward elements” that are a part of the front elevation, simplifying the rear elevation, opening the central courtyard to the sky, and removing the office balconies.

“Limit repeated patterns that create a ‘mirrored’ design,” one recommendation read. “The glazing, in particular, creates a very repetitive pattern on both the front and rear elevations. Treat each ‘segment’ individually.”

The Design Review Subcommittee met Wednesday afternoon, after San Clemente Times went to print. The online version of this story will include details from the subcommittee’s discussion. sanclementetimes.com

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Handbell Musicians Coming to Town

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Guitars, drums, and pianos may be among the most well-known musical instruments, but the handbell will be the one ringing around the city starting on Friday, July 1.

Visitors from around the West will flock to San Clemente’s Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for a conference under the Handbell Musicians of America’s brand. The conference includes three days of fellowship, concerts, and classes to fine-tune the musicians’ skills.

More than 60 will participate as part of the LA Metro region, spanning the Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties, which fits within the HMA’s Area 12 of California, Hawaii, and Nevada.

Regional coordinator and conference chair Sharon Guilliams told San Clemente Times that the conference was originally scheduled to occur in Las Vegas, but a “boutique” event was more financially viable.

In addition to preparing for a conference concert to showcase what participants have learned, the group will also perform a “massed ring,” in which all are ringing the same song at once.

The Handbell Musicians of America’s LA Metro regional conference that’s heading to San Clemente on Friday, July 1, looks to train and bond musicians from up and down Southern California. Photo: Courtesy of Sharon Guilliams

There are roughly 2,400 members comprising individuals and organizations. According to Guilliams, organizations that can include at least 10 choir musicians make up the bulk of the memberships.

HMA was first started to get handbell programs going and for existing groups to help one another, but the mission has since expanded to advance the art through education, community, and communication, and promote the musicians’ skills.

“Handbells are very unique, from the perspective (that) each bell is like one key on a piano, and so in the case of a three-octave choir, you have 11 people

Guilliams is expecting people to arrive from Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington, part of the event’s social aspect that she loves. There’s an environment that allows for meaningful conversations about personal and musical backgrounds, which Guilliams calls “precious.”

“You end up with very good friends that may live very far away,” she said.

The Handbell Musicians of America began as the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers in 1954 before the name change occurred around 2009. The organization currently is divided into 12 regions across the country, which are further split into sections, including the LA Metro area.

City Redirects $1.6 Million in Unclaimed Beach Parking Fee Refunds

BY HAYZE LAW

Earlier this month, councilmembers resolved to transfer $1.6 million of unclaimed beach parking fee refunds, originating in a 2012 lawsuit by homeowners, to San Clemente’s General Fund.

The City Council on June 7 approved a resolution authorizing the City of San Clemente to redirect the money toward a pension trust and into another pot of funds earmarked for capital improvement projects for parks.

Over the years, the city has been obligated to repay nearly $8.98 million to the thousands of new homeowners, east of the 5 Freeway, who paid Beach Parking Impact Fees (BPIF) between 1989 and 2012.

According to the city, roughly $7.27 million, or 81% of the balance, was delivered to qualifying recipients. This past November, the leftover funds that went unclaimed became the city’s property.

In 2012, a group of residents sued the city over the BPIF collections—amounting to nearly $11 million in 23 years— arguing that the beach parking never San Clemente Times June 30-July 6, 2022

City councilmembers concluded a multi-year refund process earlier this month, directing unclaimed money from the Beach Parking Impact Fee Fund to the General Fund. Photo: File/Brian Park

materialized.

A superior court judge in 2014 ruled in favor of the homeowners and ordered the city to return the unexpended balance, with interest, to more than 6,500 eligible recipients.

Following the outcome of the ruling, the city created a webpage dedicated to the case, posting legal documents on the matter, and compiling a list of properties that qualified for the reimbursements.

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playing 66 keys on the piano,” Guilliams said. “It’s very much a team-oriented musical instrument. The bell choirs tend to get very close, because you’re interdependent on one another.”

As a handbell ringer herself, Guilliams sees the music the instruments produce as beautiful and full of rich tones, with the music itself a product of good teamwork. The variety of ways they can be played contributes to their sound, as well.

On Friday, the Showcase Concert will feature renowned soloist Linda Krantz, the St. John’s Lutheran ensemble from Orange, and Tintabulations, an ensemble from Reno, Nevada.

The Conference Concert will start at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Both concerts are free and open to the public, but there will be a freewill offering taken.

Along with her excitement about the artists, Guilliams hopes the participants and the audience will equally be inspired to explore handbell music more.

“Adults, bring your kids,” she said.

“Handbells are a fantastic way for kids to get into music, and I would encourage families to bring their children and get enthused about it.”

More information about the Area 12 Handbell Musicians can be found on its website, area12.handbellmusicians.org.

ers were required to file a claim.

By 2020, only 80% of the refunds had been paid, prompting Councilmember Laura Ferguson to spur city officials to make another push in notifying the eligible homeowners who hadn’t yet filed a claim that they’re owed a refund.

At the time, City Manager Erik Sund noted that 100% of the initial notices had been sent. He further explained that those who hadn’t yet filed a claim likely didn’t do so because they had moved out of the home and didn’t have a forwarding address.

Additional notices were sent out to the more than 1,300 remaining qualified homeowners in April 2020, resulting in more claims being filed and processed with the city.

On Oct. 7 and 14, 2021, final notices were published, informing the public of the last-call to file a claim before ownership of the funds was transferred to the city.

With the escheatment process concluded, city staff recommended redirecting the leftover money, utilizing $1 million of it as a one-time contribution to the city’s Section 115 Pension Trust and transferring the remaining $600,000 toward a fund to support Beaches, Parks & Recreation-related projects.

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SOAPBOX

GUEST OPINION | The Business Buzz by Jim Wynne

SC Fiesta Returns After 2-Year Siesta T he San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome back the 67th annual Fiesta Music Festival on Aug. 14!

Started in 1953 as a scaled-down, endof-summer celebration, it grew into what it is known for today: the ultimate family-fun block party. This year should have been the 69th event, but the pandemic prevented the Fiesta from occurring in 2020 and 2021. We sure are glad it’s back!

Hosted and organized by the Chamber, this event takes a village to put on successfully. The Chamber partners with the City of San Clemente to receive behindthe-scenes support from the recreation department, public safety services, and even extra electricity for the bands and vendor needs from the city’s electrician.

The Chamber also brings in private contractors to provide additional safety monitoring, cleanup and maintenance, and event coordination.

At face value, fun is the primary focus of the Fiesta’s activities. But on the backside, this event is a huge revenue driver for the city’s organizations and promotes many local companies and vendors.

Taking place on Avenida Del Mar, our much-beloved downtown shops and eateries can expect to see between 15,000 to 20,000 people throughout this one day! We are so thankful to have such a fantastic downtown district to host these yearly events.

Don’t forget to grab something to eat or stop at some local retail stores before heading home for the day. These busi-

LETTER TO

THE EDITOR RESPONSE TO ‘SOME’ HECTOR HERNANDEZ, San Clemente I admire and support Brooke Beahm’s call to gun safety. Unfortunately, the United States Supreme Court has other ideas.

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With guaranteed grooves for everyone, I expect to see some serious dance moves happening in the streets! And for a select few of you every year, I wish I would see slightly fewer dance moves— this is a public, family-friendly event.

Also, my back hurts just looking at what you’re throwing down. Mostly kidding …

Another fun addition this year is the B.Y.O.L. (lock) bike corral, located near the library and community center at the bottom of the street. It’s convenient and safe, so ride down on your bicycles and e-bikes without worrying about parking or places to lock up.

If you’re interested in having a business tent, volunteering, hosting arts and crafts, featuring your nonprofit, or setting up a game booth, there is still time to register. Visit the Fiesta’s event page on the Chamber’s website at scchamber.com to secure your spot.

I hope to tell you hello in person as we celebrate the last hurrah of summer together after a two-year, too-long break.

See you out there, neighbor!

Jim Wynne, a San Clemente local, San Onofre Surfing Club president, and father of five, serves as chairman for the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. As president of WynneCRE, he has shown his dedication to helping small businesses with their real estate needs and protecting San Clemente’s small-town interests through active community participation and reporting on business news topics. SC

nesses are the backbone of our flourishing and cozy beachside commerce area, and the support from local citizens is so appreciated.

The Fiesta is also the biggest annual money-making event in support of the Chamber itself and approximately 30 nonprofit groups. These various nonprofits will be featured in exhibits, game booths, and food vendors throughout the event.

Additionally, every beverage booth is staffed by Chamber volunteers, who donate all tips received throughout the day THE BUSINESS to a nonprofit—traBUZZ ditionally raising

BY JIM WYNNE about $1,000 from your generosity in tips alone!

The fundraising received by the Chamber allows for the many areas of service they offer to Chamber members year-round. If you own a San Clemente business, you need to be part of the Chamber of Commerce!

Signing up is easy and allows you to join a wonderful group of like-minded neighbors supporting each other right here in your local community.

Three stages will host live music throughout the day, with the event running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A variety of music will be played by headliners such as Common Sense, Swami John Reis, Tunnel Vision, and Pounded by The Surf.

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Last week’s ruling that the Second Amendment allows for anyone to carry a gun in public shows the influence gun lobbies and manufacturers have over them.

I know we will all feel safer at theaters, concerts and sporting events knowing unqualified people sitting around you are carrying guns and maybe assault rifles.

This, of course, is good news to San Clemente being a Second Amendment Freedom City.

Thank you, Brooke, for your thoughtful appeal. But today, the lunatics are running the asylum.

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GETTING OUT

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the Casa with creative activities and performances based thematically on Casa Romantica’s programming. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org

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The List What’s going on in and around town this week Fireworks light up the night sky over San Clemente’s shoreline on July 4, 2021. Photo: Alan Gibby SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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THURSDAY | 30 PEP4U 10:45-11:45 a.m. Age Well offers this weekly class that will include activities that specifically address common movement challenges for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Led by Matt Bustillos, PT, DPT, a physical therapist of 30 years who lives with Parkinson’s himself, the activities will feature aerobics, strength, flexibility, posture, coordination, balance, cognition, and fun. All persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners are encouraged to attend. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

ONE TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT SAN CLEMENTE 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Take part in Puzzling Adventures, a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to, where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction on your phone. Though participants can start at any time of their choosing, adventures are recommended to be done during daylight hours. Price to participate ranges from $20 to $35. Parking is recommended in and around the Pier Bowl, at 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

TROLLEY SKETCH CRAWL Noon-2 p.m. Join Urban Sketchers San San Clemente Times June 30-July 6, 2022

MONDAY | 04 SAN CLEMENTE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 9 p.m. The city’s annual celebration will feature a fireworks display from the Municipal Pier, that will last 20 minutes. Beachgoers can also enjoy the annual tradition of a flyover by the Condo Squadron, which will start in Huntington Beach and pass through San Clemente from 6-6:05 p.m. after passing through Dana Point from 5:556 p.m. 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.361.8264.

Clemente for this Trolley Sketch Crawl around town. Meet in front of the San Clemente Art Gallery at noon; board the first trolley, get off at the pier to sketch until the next trolley arrives.

Next stops will be Del Mar and Ola Vista, Los Molinos and El Camino Real, El Camino Real and Del Mar and finally back to the San Clemente Art Gallery.

Urban Sketches will be speed sketching at each location staying no longer than 15 minutes until the next trolley arrives, so be prepared to travel light.

SC Art Gallery, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org/.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BREWHOUSE 6-8 p.m. Kids of Charlemagne—a Steely Dan tribute band—will perform, so get ready to dance along to familiar tunes.

Order a drink and enjoy a weekend night at one of San Juan Capistrano’s local watering holes. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.315.1960. kidsofcharlemagne.com.

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COMEDY FUNDRAISER 7:30 p.m. Comedian Rita Rudner will perform stand-up comedy during this fundraising event for Camino Real Playhouse. Rudner is known for her long-running solo Las Vegas shows, and will be bringing her wit to San Juan Capistrano for one night only. Tickets can be purchased online. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Reggae band Big Mountain will perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

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VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the SC Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors

FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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DANA POINT TROLLEY HOP: RED, WHITE & BOOZE Noon-5 p.m. Raise a toast to the red, white and blue with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. The Dana Point Trolley Hop is back with exclusive drink specials at participating restaurants.

Trolley hop riders 21 and older can purchase a wristband online or in person at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.

The First 500 registered will receive an anchor bottle opener. Dana Point Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, 34183 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite A, Dana Point. 949.496.1555. danapointchamber.com.

MONDAY | 04 FORESTER RANCH FOURTH OF JULY PARADE 9 a.m. The annual community parade includes patriotic dress and decorated strollers, wagons, skateboards, and more, starting at the intersection of the end of Camino De Los Mares and Diamante.

There will be prizes for all who participate. To volunteer, email joakes@powerstonepm.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Noon-10:30 p.m. The City of San Juan Capistrano is holding the annual community Fourth of July celebration and summer carnival. The event will feature amusement rides, live music, food, business and group booths, and more. The fireworks display will happen at 9 p.m. and the carnival will be held throughout the weekend from July 1-3. Free trolley services will be offered. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

TUESDAY | 05 CASA CINEMA 8 p.m. Enjoy a movie night under the stars in Casa Romantica’s Courtyard.

This month features Midnight in Paris, starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams about the romanticism of nostalgia, set in present-day Paris and the hot Paris nightclubs of the roaring ’20s. Admission ranges from $5 to $10. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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GETTING OUT

PARK SEMPER FI TO HOST SERVICEMEMBERS, FAMILIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES

San Clemente to Celebrate Fourth of July Festivities, Traditions

The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation is taking reservations for its Fourth of July potluck at Park Semper Fi, where active-duty servicemembers and their families are invited to bring their favorite dishes and enjoy the city’s fireworks display. Photo: File/Eric Heinz

BY HAYZE LAW, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n celebration of Independence Day, the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation will host a Fourth of July potluck at Park Semper Fi to honor active-duty servicemembers from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, along with their families.

The festivities, at the Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi, overlooking the San Clemente Pier, will begin at 5 p.m., when guests are encouraged to bring their favorite potluck dish and enjoy the fireworks show.

To secure a spot, reservations and tickets are required, but free of charge.

Interested parties can call 949.280.7752 or email heritage@marinemonument.com for more information. SC

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WEDNESDAY | 06 TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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The bold and the brave compete for glory during the annual San Clemente Office Chair Races on July 4, 2021. Photo: Alan Gibby

show,” said Samantha Wylie, director of the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department.

In preparation for the show, the end of the pier will be closed off starting at noon on Sunday, July 3. The rest of the pier will be closed starting Monday at 8 a.m. All ocean access will be closed 1,000 feet in both directions from the pier from 8-10 p.m., to protect people from fireworks fallout.

The municipal beach and pier will be closed immediately after the show until Tuesday morning, July 5.

San Clemente Police Services will restrict vehicular traffic from approximately 7-10 p.m. in the lower Pier Bowl area near the pier, and the 200 to 300 blocks of Avenida Victoria will be closed to vehicle access from 8:30-11 p.m.

Police services will assist people in exiting the area, and both drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to be cautious of other vehicles and the train tracks.

All intersections on El Camino Real from El Portal and Avenida Gaviota will be set to flashing red.

Additionally, the San Clemente Trolley will be in service from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. to assist with downtown parking, with the route to be adjusted, beginning at 6 p.m., to accommodate for street closures.

The closures will impact stops including the pier and others along Avenida Del Mar. Trolley riders can access the service at the stop near the San Clemente Community Center, located on Avenida Del Mar and Calle Seville.

When leaving the beach, people are

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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s the City of San Clemente’s annual celebration of Independence Day approaches, so does the fireworks display and all the fun the Fourth of July can bring.

One local tradition expected to make its return on Monday is the San Clemente Fourth of July Office Chair Downhill Derby. The races typically kick off in the morning, as soon as there’s enough participants to run the course.

During the competitions throughout the day, participants show off a bit of pageantry and a lot of bravery, along with some engineering skills, as they use modified office chairs to slide down Avenida Rosa to the intersection of Avenida Santa Barbara and Calle Seville.

The block party event is known to gather hundreds of spectators who line the street and join in on the fun by either cheering on their favorite racers or hurling water balloons at them.

While many are at the Office Chair Races, hundreds of others are likely to visit San Clemente’s beaches to soak up some fun under the sun, as well as enjoy the city’s fireworks display that lights up the evening summer sky.

The 20-minute fireworks show from the San Clemente Pier will provide an experience unique to previous shows, but city officials are consistent in their protocol to keep both residents and visitors safe.

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asked to take their trash with them.

Overnight camping, smoking and the consumption of alcohol, and drone usage without expressed permission from the city is prohibited.

Dogs will not be permitted on the coastal Beach Trail on July 4; electric bicycles are prohibited on the Beach Trail and the beach at all times. Enforcement personnel will be monitoring those areas, according to Wylie.

Otherwise, she added that a big priority of the city’s is to ensure visitors to the beaches are water safe. Actions to help that cause include checking in with the lifeguards on duty to check the water conditions, and connecting with lifeguards on the beach or at the Marine Safety headquarters near the pier for questions about beach safety.

Wylie said the varieties of firework bombardments depend on the supply, and that she learned about the setup after meeting with the city’s contracted operator on Monday, June 27.

“Most cities (and agencies) are seeing there’s a shortage of fireworks on the supply chain,” she said. “They’re grabbing whatever they can from their warehouses, whatever’s been in stock, and that’s what they’re plugging in.”

Wylie also said viewers of the display can expect some bigger explosions than normal.

Visit san-clemente.org/trolley to check for changes to the trolley’s operation. For additional questions regarding the celebration, contact the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department at 949.361.8264.

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GUEST OPINION | Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

San Clemente’s Link to Our National Anthem

W

ith July 4 just around the corner, Americans are warming up their vocal cords in an attempt to sing our National Anthem in celebration of our country’s 226th birthday. If you are like me, it is a sticky part of attending the day’s celebration—it’s not the easiest tune to sing.

The song is credited to Francis Scott Key. As it turns out, his great-great-greatgrandson (I think that’s the correct number of greats), George Key, lived for many years in San Clemente and later San Juan Capistrano.

A couple years ago, during a San Clemente Historical Society Oral History video recording, I asked George, “Why did your great-great-great-grandfather write such a complicated song?”

“He didn’t write the music, just the

lyrics from his poem,” George reminded me. “The music is from a tune composed for an English gentlemen’s club dedicated to wine, women and song.”

Sounds as if they wrote it after having a few—glasses of wine, that is. Why they selected that music is lost to the HISTORICAL past.

HAPPENINGS It’s kind of a

BY TOM MARSHALL sketchy past for our National Anthem, but then again, it is not out of character with other events from our country’s founding.

For instance, the Pilgrims have usually been portrayed as kind of pious, stuffed shirts who took little joy in life. While life was tough for the religious free-

dom-seekers, they also had a fun side to their collective persona.

It is well-documented that the Pilgrims enjoyed sports. Games of strength and foot races were very much a part of their celebrations. They challenged the Native Americans to games of skill such as archery.

Also of note, the Pilgrims occasionally enjoyed a drink or three. The National Geographic once reported that on their monthslong journey from England, the Pilgrims drank beer instead of water.

Potable water couldn’t be obtained en route, and even water brought from England often wasn’t the best. So, beer it was.

Either the journey took longer than planned or they drank more than expected, but they ran out of beer.

Originally headed to what is today the Carolinas, the Pilgrims diverted to the closer land mass at Plymouth Rock in hopes of finding grain to make more brew. So, there you have it, our great nation was founded on a beer run.

No wonder Key’s poem began with “Oh, say can you see?”

Tom Marshall is a member of the San Clemente Historical Society and a retired journalist. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared.

The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

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Well-mannered with a sweet personality, Indy likes to meet new people and gets along with dogs his size. He is potty-trained, loves to stay active, and would make a fun walking buddy.

If you are interested in adopting Indy, please visit petprojectfoundation. org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

Level: Medium

Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES The Oscar Easley Block, located at the top of Avenida Del Mar,

became the Bank of America building during The Great Depression. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

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

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SUMMER OF GOLF

SHORECLIFFS GOLF CLUB NEARS NEW ERA The Summer of Golf examines the sport’s post-pandemic popularity boom at local courses in South Orange County, and showcases the play of each course through the eyes of our resident normal, below-average new golfer

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s the dawn of a new age at Shorecliffs Golf Club in San Clemente.

Well, almost, but even in the midst of a large-scale renovation project that will flip the golf course and bring a new modern clubhouse to the property, the shine of that new tomorrow pokes through all over the property.

“Every day we’re getting inquiries about ‘when’s it gonna be’ or ‘how’s it gonna be,” Shorecliffs Director of Operations Landi Morgan said.“So it’s been percolating a lot of enthusiasm in the community.”

The clubhouse structure—along with a future 55+ resort apartment community on the site of the old driving range— is taking shape. The clubhouse will be brought up to date with other local contemporaries by featuring a sports bar and restaurant along with a new pitching and putting practice area and two hi-def simulators to make up for the loss of the driving range.

Hole No. 1 has been split into two holes (1A and 1B) to accommodate the current loss of hole No. 8 (although, 1A and 1B will remain split and become the new Nos. 10 and 11 when the course flips, and No. 8 will become a triumphant new No. 18 leading up to the clubhouse).

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to accommodate at this point,” Morgan said, “and most people when they want to go out to golf, they want to relax with a drink or a bite to eat at the clubhouse afterward. However, we’ve got that brand new one coming up, so people do enjoy seeing the progress.”

However, while there is still plenty of work in progress at the start of the course, there is plenty of renovation already completed that shows the promise of what’s to come at Shorecliffs.

The current No. 9 hole was one of the first to receive its beautification, and it will serve as the new No. 1 hole, as the course alignment will flip upon completion of the renovation, with the front nine being on the inland side of the 5 Freeway and the back nine on the coastal side. The tee box is surrounded by bushes of tea roses with a running stream and curated water feature next to a shaded picnic area.

Hole No. 4 is another which is almost complete and showcases lush grass and expertly manicured tee box area, once again surrounded by the tea roses. Down the hill from No. 4, you take the long drive to the current No. 5 through the canyon that was the old No. 5 and future signature No. 15. The canyon has gone from a dry, dusty construction site to another lush stretch with a window to the ocean.

“We are a little bit unique, because

Shorecliffs Golf Club in San Clemente is in the middle of a huge renovation project that will bring a new clubhouse and a flipped course layout. Despite the construction, there’s plenty of promise shown in the newly completed holes that will bring golfers back and back again to keep track of the progress. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

we’re going through some construction, we aren’t quite as busy as some of the other courses,” General Manager Jim Vaughn said. “(The construction is) a bit of a turn off to some people. It’s still busier here than it’s ever been, but there’s still room to grow, and that’ll be when the construction is done.”

Construction on both the course and clubhouse is scheduled to be done in December or January.

This means there’s plenty of days ahead of playing the course in its transitional state. And how does Shorecliffs play for the normal, below-average golfer?

The Round Honestly, I was terrified of how the first played round of this series was going to go, and ultimately, by my low standards, it wasn’t all that bad!

Did I finally break 100 on my first time out? Oh, definitely not. I shot a 46-over-par 114 from the 5,012-yard white tees. Get that out of the way now.

However, the thing that’s encouraging

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to me and should be encouraging to plenty of other new golfers is the length of the round. With a 7 a.m. tee time, I completed the full 18 in four hours. An early start, but you can finish just before lunch and still have plenty of day ahead.

You (or your family) won’t have to worry about you wasting an entire day on the course at Shorecliffs.

For how my personal round went, nothing is more emblematic of the day than my back-to-back on Nos. 15 and 16.

On the par three No. 15, which is a difficult par three with a wide valley to span and four bunkers around the green, I sunk a clean par and nearly chipped in for birdie. All in all, one of the best single-hole performances I’ve had yet.

On No. 16, which is a very long and narrow par five, I followed up with an 11.

No out-of-bounds shots, no drops, no penalties. Just a topped ball skittered down the 440-yard long track several yards at a time. (I almost holed a chip shot again to save quadruple bogey, but alas.)

After loosening up on the opening stretch of holes, which included a breakfast ball on No. 1, a pair of three-putts and hitting from the wrong tee box, my best stretch was from No. 4 through No. 9.

Nos. 4 and 5 were single bogies, with a chip off the flag stick on No. 5. No. 6 was the outlier with a quad bogey, but it still finished with a rare two-putt. No. 7 was another two-putt bogey off a pretty great approach shot. No. 9 was a double bogey, but I cleaned it up with a smooth 15-foot putt to take the turn with confidence.

That confidence was quickly eroded, as so often happens in golf, but it’s that spark of confidence that makes you believe you could do it again at some point. Do it again, consistently and over a full 18 holes.

It’s what keeps me coming back, and what will take me back out to Shorecliffs this weekend and to a new stop on our South Orange County tour next week. SC sanclementetimes.com

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A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 06/15/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: 1517-27321 / SHEN OTHER: 91222708 T.S. #: 22036-ST NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED * * PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2018. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MINKAI SHEN, an unmarried man, recorded on 5/11/2018 as Instrument No. 2018000172536 in Book —, Page — of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of ORANGE County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 3/8/2022 in Book —, Page —, as Instrument No. 2022000091408 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 7/19/2022 At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 at 12:00 PM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: LOT 73 OF TRACT NO. 17534, IN THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP FILED IN BOOK 942, PAGES 34 THROUGH 40, INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 610-571-41 The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 35 Barberry, Lake Forest, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness

of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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: $1,220,822.03. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: June 16,2022 REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 ROBERT CULLEN, President 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. 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) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #22036-ST. 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

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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) 683-2468, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22036-ST 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. A-4752256 06/23/2022, 06/30/2022, 07/07/2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22FL000277 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CODY ELYSE BYRNE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name CODY ELYSE BYRNE Proposed Name KODYE ELYSE BYRNE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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Room: REMOTE. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. GO TO WWW.OCOURTS. ORG/DIRECTORY/FAMILY FOR REMOTE/IN PERSON HEARING INFORMATION. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 06/10/2022 JUDGE JULIE A. PALAFOX, Supervising Judge, Family Law Published: San Clemente Times, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226636582 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOST WINDS VANS

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Published in: San Clemente Times June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01258577 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ADDISON HAILEY GEORGE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name ADDISON HAILEY GEORGE Proposed Name ADDISON HAILEY KING THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 07/12/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

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your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 6228513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 05/09/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2022

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: Susan Stricklin Wilson, Attorney at Law, 416 Second Street, Encinitas, CA 92024, Telephone: (760) 942-1278

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JULIAN ALEXANDER HANNUM CASE NO. 30-2022-01262357-PR-LA-CJC

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JULIAN ALEXANDER HANNUM A Petition for Probate has been filed by GREGORY HANNUM in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

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The Petition for Probate requests that GREGORY HANNUM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 on August 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in Dept. C08 located at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4045, Central Justice Center.

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES 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.

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Amirhossein Radgohar, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name AMIRHOSSEIN RADGOHAR Proposed Name AMIR RAD THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 06/02/2022 JUDGE JULIE A PALAPOX, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226635263 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DARYL BOYER SERVICES 123 CALLE AMISTAD UNIT 10101 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): DARYL L BOYER 123 CALLE AMISTAD, UNIT 10101 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/10/2010 /s/DARYL BOYER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 05/29/2022.

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Dreams Realized as Local Rising Stars Shine The next generation of talent delivers huge performances on national stages

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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here’s been a whole lot of winning goin’ on lately, as local rising stars have been lighting up the lineups from Salt Creek to Lower Trestles. And the good times are still rollin’ this week with the NSSA National Championships in Huntington Beach.

We’ll keep you posted on those results next week, but until then, let’s get caught up on all the action.

Last weekend, the 2022 USA Surfing Championships came to town, as the brightest young surfers in America battled it out in prime, summertime conditions at Lowers. Stealing the show was San Clemente’s Sawyer Lindblad, who successfully defended her Under 18 crown.

A back-to-back USA Surfing national champion, she’s now been making

Pictured are the winners and runner-up finishers from the 2022 USA Surfing Championships, which took place at Lower Trestles last week. Photo: Courtesy of Kurt Steinmetz/USA Surfing

podiums at these events for the past five years.

And proving that the future of women’s surfing around here is deep, in the Under 14 division, the San Clemente duo Mia McLeish and Eden Walla finished 1 and 2 in a hard-fought final.

En route to a huge career victory, McLeish posted a 10-point right on a long Lowers right-hander, unleashing a battery of powerful, vertical backhand blasts to earn a perfect score from the judges.

The ever-dangerous Kenworthy sisters also got in on the action, with Bella Kenworthy earning second place in the Under 16 division, while little sis Peeta took fourth in the Under 12s. San Clemente’s Avery McDonald also finished fourth in the girls Under 16 final.

On the men’s side of the draw, San Juan Capistrano’s Lucas Senkbeil-Cassi-

ty brought his best to Lowers, winning both the boys Under 14 and Under 16 divisions.

Back in May, when we featured Lucas as the Grom of the Week, we told you to keep an eye on him, and he most definitely delivered on a huge national stage.

San Clemente’s Cannon Carr also made the final of the Under 16 division, earning a very respectable fourth-place finish.

And just like the girls, the next generation of San Clemente boys looks to keep the tradition of excellence going. It was Zion Walla taking out the Under 12s, with his good buddy Tanner Sandvig taking fourth.

Of course, that’s not all. Prior to the USA Surfing Championships, the 2022 NSSA National Scholastic Championships went down in classic conditions at Salt Creek. Keeping their tradition of

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Bryse Celaya. Photo: Courtesy of the Celaya Family

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“One town, one team!” That was the chant San Clemente High surfers Bryse Celaya, Charlie Stevens, Jake Lee and Andrew Blackmore shouted out as they made their way into the Salt Creek lineup for the NSSA National Scholastic Championships earlier this month.

In the final for the JV men, four out of the six competitors wore the Triton colors.

In a down-to-the wire duel, Celaya and Blackmore led the pack during the final, and as time ticked off the clock, it was Celaya who managed to hold onto the top spot and win the JV national title.

The future of Triton surfing is certainly bright, as evidenced by Celaya’s victory,

excellence going, San Clemente High’s varsity squad earned its 15th national title, while the JV team claimed its fifth.

Sweeping all three individual titles, it was Bryce Celaya (featured here as the Grom of the Week) taking out the JV men’s division, Ezra McPhillips winning the JV women and Nathan Langer topping the podium in JV longboard.

The Tritons’ Taylor Stacy won the women’s varsity national title, and Aidan Sautner won the longboard national title.

Additionally, Saddleback College won the NSSA National College Title, with four of their surfers ripping their way into various finals.

And, finally, Shorecliffs Middle School celebrated its incredible 17th national middle school title. Led by Kai Finn, who won the boys middle school national title, we highlighted the team in the Grom of the Week section last week, but we wanted to make sure they also got included here.

Congrats to all the surfers out there who put in the hard work and dedication to chase their dreams, pull on a jersey and get out there and compete.

As noted, we’ll keep you posted on the results from the NSSA National Championships going on in Huntington Beach this week. Stay tuned!

Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC

SURF FORECAST which was celebrated by the whole team and his friends, who chaired him up the beach.

But the NSSA National Scholastic Championships weren’t the only contest on Celaya’s mind. He also spent the week competing in the Rip Curl Grom Search as well. A competitive animal, he’s putting in the time and work in the water, and the results are clearly showing.

Riding the momentum into summer, Celaya’s got big plans in the near future. He’s looking to compete in more of the Rip Curl Grom Search events and is on the wait list for the Vans U.S. Open. The NSSA National Championships in Huntington Beach are also right around the corner.

Expect great things to come out of this kid.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. SC Page 18

Water Temperature: 63-65 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-10 Thursday: Primary South/southwest swell, along with a minor mix of Northwest and South/southeast swell, sets up waist to head high surf, (3-5’). Light South wind most of the morning, shifts to a light+ West sea breeze for the afternoon.

Outlook: The Southwest swell tops out Friday, setting up chest to head high waves, (4-5’). Those heights slowly ease over the weekend, for waist to chest high surf, (3-4’), by Sunday. The pattern of a light southerly breeze in the mornings, followed by light+ to moderate West winds for the afternoons, prevails for Friday and the weekend.

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