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San Clemente Ocean Festival to Celebrate 45 Years of Competition During Long-Awaited Return G E T T I N G O U T/ PAG E 10

It’s off and running for a paddle race at the 2019 San Clemente Ocean Festival, dubbed “The Greatest Show on Surf.” Photo: Fred Swegles

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Local Yogi Opens Vegan Food Truck

Summer of Golf: Monarch Beach Golf Links

Grand Jury: County Needs Consolidated Approach to Water

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TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Community Choice Energy Workshop Informs Residents, City Officials

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

At the San Clemente City Council’s upcoming July 19 meeting, it will likely vote whether to join a local power supply program that could give the city a new voice and clean energy.

Ahead of the pending decision, Mayor Gene James and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan gathered with San Clemente residents Tuesday, July 12, for a Community Choice Energy (CCE) workshop to discuss the matter with a key guest.

Barbara Boswell, CEO of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), presented information about the state’s CCE initiatives, what would happen if the city were to join and the potential benefits of joining.

CCE, also known as Community Choice Aggregation, which was authorized by Assembly Bill 117 in 2002, allows municipalities to aggregate the electricity load for the purpose of buying electricity, setting rates and selling it to residents and businesses.

It also required investor-owned utilities (IOUs) such as San Diego Gas & Electric to maintain responsibility for providing transmission and distribution, maintaining the poles and wires of its infrastructure, and providing customer service in terms of setting up accounts and billing, among other actions.

According to Boswell, the first CCE program was established in Marin in 2010, and the number has since grown to 23 across the state, that serve 216 cities and counties and over 4.5 million customers.

Founding members Carlsbad, Del Mar,

and Solana Beach combined to form the Clean Energy Alliance, one of the southernmost programs in California, in 2019. It has since expanded to include the cities of Escondido and San Marcos, which joined in 2021, as well as Oceanside and Vista, joining earlier in 2022.

The program will begin serving those groups in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

With the added cities, the CEA will serve 273,000 total accounts in 2024.

Each member agency or city is allotted one active member and one alternate to participate on the CEA’s governing board, with the cities holding one vote without weight, regardless of the municipality’s size. Additionally, the Community Advisory Committee, a separate body that meets bimonthly, comprises two appointees per member agency.

The CEA, Boswell said, offers a Clean Impact product, which is a minimum of 50% renewable energy that is expected to increase to 100% by 2035; a 75% renewable Clean Impact Plus power supply; and a 100% renewable product.

As each member city is required to designate a default power supply product for its customers, who are automatically enrolled once the city begins receiving power from a CEA, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Solana Beach all use the 75% renewable energy as their default.

Boswell would later add that customers can switch their usage to a different product at any time without cost.

The benefits of joining the CEA, according to the presentation, included

Tyler Boden, a local resident and owner of the San Clemente-based Boden Energy Solutions, raises his hand to speak during a public workshop about Community Choice Energy programs on Tuesday, July 12. Photo: Keaton Larson

OC Grand Jury Says County Needs Consolidated Approach to Water

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Orange County needs a unified approach to water conservation and drought as California faces the driest 22-year period in over a thousand years, the Orange County Grand Jury recommended in a new report published late last month.

The June 22 Grand Jury report stated that Orange County water providers need to “consolidate their resources and establish a unified voice to lead the County more efficiently in its water San Clemente Times July 14-20, 2022

policies and planning.”

Orange County has two water supply agencies: Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and Orange County Water District (OCWD).

The report explained that South Orange County relies primarily on imported water purchased through MWDOC whereas North and Central Orange County rely primarily on groundwater supplied by OCWD. MWDOC sells imported water to its Page 3

having local control, in that San Clemente could vote to join the Alliance and begin having a voice on decisions that would impact the city even before potentially receiving service in 2024.

CEA’s rates were described as competitive with SDG&E, as a comparison of the average monthly bill saw figures of $146.07, $146.47, and $149.04 for the 50%, 75%, and 100% renewable products, respectively, against SDG&E’s average of $150.27.

Boswell said CEA’s revenues would be available to invest in additional programs, such as vehicle electrification, feed-in tariffs to benefit smaller renewable energy producers, and energy efficiency programs to assist disadvantaged communities.

“The goal is to achieve balanced distribution of program benefits, commensurate with each member agencies’ percent of load,” she said. “That’s to ensure that

each community receives their fair share of those program benefits.”

SDG&E customers enrolled in the California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE), which provides a 3035% discount on their electric bill, or the Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA), that provides an 18% electricity discount for families whose household income slightly exceeds the CARE limits, would still be enrolled upon a city’s switch to CEA. The City Council will next meet on Tuesday, July 19, when it’s expected to consider joining a CCE program. The public portions of the meeting are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., while closed session is scheduled for 6 p.m.

27-member agencies, while OCWD “manages the groundwater basin in the north and central part of the County” and provides local retailers with a “reliable, adequate, and high-quality supply of water,” the report said.

There are 29 retail water providers such as water districts and cities throughout Orange County that supply water from supply agencies to ratepayers.

The OC Grand Jury found that “all sources of water are interconnected and would be best administered by one governmental entity.”

The report states that “reliable sources shared opinions with the OCGJ that

the current OC wholesale structure is ‘dysfunctional’, ‘prevents speaking with one voice for all of Orange County water interests’ involving the aquifer and imported water sources, and ‘currently provides redundant services with redundant costs.’”

The “dual structure” of the county’s water supply agencies “has resulted in missed opportunities” for collaboration across agencies. It’s also resulted in missed opportunities for “increased operating efficiency, decreased reliance on imported water, and the creation of a more reliable water supply,” according to

Editor’s Note: An extended version of this story with further details from this past Tuesday night’s meeting can be found at sanclementetimes.com.

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‘Good Food is Good Food’: Local Yogi to Open Vegan Food Truck

three generations to remain in the area.

“Now, we get to share our food with this community here and with our customers of the station, and (get to introduce) them to this amazing vegan food,” said Atkins.

His favorite item on the menu, along with burgers, chili cheese dogs and poke bowls they serve, is “Everyone’s Phavorite Pho,” a Vietnamese broth dish that has long been one of his preferred meal choices and was included in his eBook’s top 10 most popular recipes.

After yoga became a substantial part of Atkins’ life when he was 7 years old, veganism naturally followed, he said, because the principles and values of both were so closely aligned.

In August 2017, he became fully vegan, and incorporated those kinds of meals into his cooking for himself, video classes and events.

“Since I was already a chef before being vegan, I took my culinary skills that I already had, transformed it to vegan cooking, and started teaching people how to make their own food

that is better for your health, better for the environment, and for the animals,” Atkins said.

He takes pride in showing people that being vegan doesn’t mean they have to miss out on their favorite foods or flavors. When crafting the food truck’s menu, he made sure to select popular, comfort foods that people were already familiar with and would be sure to enjoy.

Despite his experience, Atkins acknowledged that running a large-scale operation was new to him, which is why the past few weeks have been crucial to his preparation for a new environment.

“I’m ready for the grand opening and everything that follows,” he said. “For the grand opening, what I’m hoping is for a lot of people to show up, and a lot of people to get to know the food truck and the food that’s on it, if they haven’t already.”

He added that he was excited to meet people and introduce his concept to the community.

Atkins also gave away Nike yoga mats on Sunday, as part of the support he’s

enjoyed from the brand since partnering with the athletic wear company in 2021.

He feels that he has grown significantly in the past year, both regarding yoga and cooking.

Within his yoga practice and teaching, he said, he has started to teach more philosophically and use yoga as the way it was designed—as a way to learn philosophy and incorporate it into his and others’ lives.

“I’ve grown a lot more in my cooking skills since opening the food truck, from being able to cook good to being able to cook really fast and being able to mass produce a lot of food at once,” he added.

“Because I used to cook for events, but now it’s just nonstop cooking for people as they show up (at the truck).”

Atkins plans for the operation to be his main focus as it kicks into gear, but he will also remain involved in his yoga practice, his endeavors as a nutritionist, and other activities.

Above all, he said he will not define success for the food truck as monetary, but in terms of getting people to know that they can eat healthier, whole or vegan foods without sacrificing the things they love.

“A lot of people have a misconception in their mind that, you know, vegan food is boring, vegan food is gross,” Atkins said. “But really, I’m making all the food and we’ve only had a few vegan customers, actually. Everyone else is non-vegan and they love the food.”

In some circumstances, Atkins said, people who ate from the truck during the soft opening stage couldn’t believe what they had consumed was vegan, as an example that the offerings couldn’t easily be identified as vegan by their appearance or even taste.

The food truck is parked at the intersection of Doheny Park Road and Victoria Boulevard, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

More information about Atkins’ story, as well as cooking tutorials can be found at tabayatkins.com.

wholesale water districts or the formation of a new agency.

Creating a new governing board structure may also “cause a loss of representation of the unique water needs of different parts of the County” and “imported versus groundwater requires specialized knowledge and a unique operational approach and should not be combined.”

By January 2023, the report recommended that the county’s wholesale water agencies should “formally begin analysis and collaboration towards forming a single wholesale water authority or comparable agency to operate

and represent wholesale water operations and interests of all imported and ground water supplies.”

Additionally, any consolidated wholesale water authority “should have Directors that examine and vote on issues considering the unique needs of all water districts,” according to the report.

The Grand Jury Report notes that the “consolidation of OCWD and MWDOC has been explored in the past, debated by wholesale and retail water agencies, but ultimately never accomplished.”

However, the report concludes that “now is the time to have a single whole-

sale water supply agency in Orange County.”

The OCWD and MWDOC are required to respond to the Grand Jury findings and recommendations by Sept. 20. The Grand Jury also requested responses from the 18 water districts and cities that manage their own water including the South Coast Water District, Moulton Niguel Water District and Santa Margarita Water District.

SCWD, MNWD and SMWD were not prepared to comment on the report.

As of this posting, the City of San Clemente’s utilities director did not respond to a request for comment.

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Tabay Atkins, a San Clemente native and one of the youngest professional yogis in the world, has always been ambitious and busy, spending time teaching yoga, vegan cooking classes, and making appearances.

For his next venture, he thought, why not open a food truck?

After operating in a “soft opening” fashion for the past few weeks, allowing Atkins to acclimate to cooking for a larger audience, the truck, called Tabay’s Mindful Kitchen, had a grand opening on Sunday, July 10, with plenty of supportive family members in attendance.

“The last time I spoke with the SC Times (in September 2021) was when this was just an idea,” Atkins said ahead of the grand opening last week. “Now it’s reality … and it’s been a big hit already.”

What started on a whim steadily developed over the past year, as Atkins and his mother, Sahel Anvarinejad, planned out the food truck’s design, inside and out, and the menu. They followed the truck’s construction from scratch and the installation of all brand-new appliances, all the way to designing the wrap on the outside that displays pictures of the offerings.

The vehicle was set up, and will remain, at the 76 fuel station in Capistrano Beach that Atkins and his mother inherited on Jan. 1 from his grandfather, who previously owned it for more than 50 years.

The impact of the food truck’s location is not lost on Atkins, who grew up nearby and described the surrounding communities of Dana Point and San Clemente as deeply close to him. He added that it was great for people who have known and seen the family around for

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The Grand Jury found that the creation of a single wholesale water agency would be the most effective in coordinating infrastructure investments and policies, as well as increased influence at local, state and federal levels, and centralized planning for emergency water supply interruptions.

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Tabay’s Mindful Kitchen, a new food truck that San Clemente yogi Tabay Atkins started, held a grand opening outside of the 76 fuel station in Capistrano Beach on Sunday, July 10. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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Local, State Officials React to SCOTUS Open Carry Ruling

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BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

In a 6-3 decision last month, the United States Supreme Court ruled that citizens have the right to carry a gun outside the home for self-defense, in respect to the Second and Fourteenth Amendments.

After gun owners, as part of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, argued that a New York law requiring applicants to show a special need to get a concealed carry permit treated the Second Amendment as a privilege, the Court agreed.

Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the majority opinion that the constitutional right to bear arms in public for self-defense should not be interpreted differently than other guarantees of the Bill of Rights.

In the wake of the decision, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, which has similar open carry restrictions as New York, called the ruling “reckless” and “radical.”

Newsom also insisted the state would work to protect the public from gun violence, citing numerous gun safety bills he will soon review and expects to sign.

“Today’s Court thinks that gun regulations should be frozen in time, and that if there wasn’t a similar law in existence in the 1700s or 1800s, then a state can’t pass it now, no matter how important it is to protect people from the modern horror of gun violence,” Newsom said in a media release on June 23, the day of the ruling.

Rep. Mike Levin also tweeted the same day that the decision undermined states’ abilities to protect the public and that it took the country backwards during a time of numerous mass shootings across the nation.

“This Supreme Court decision is going to make it harder for police to keep our communities safe,” Levin said in a separate statement from his office. “Now is the time to focus on legislation to reduce gun violence and make Americans feel safe wherever they go, whether that is a grocery store or holiday parade.”

The SCOTUS decision has already

City to Open Nomination Period for Council Races

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

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TUESDAY, JULY 19 Local leaders in South Orange County and across California reacted to the Supreme Court’s June ruling that gave citizens the right to carry a gun in public for self-defense. Photo: Courtesy of Lucio Saverio Eastman/Wiki Commons

City Council 5 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in person at the San Clemente Community Center, as well as virtually.

The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

rendered one aspect of California’s restrictions related to distributing Conceal Carry Weapon (CCW) permits as unconstitutional—the proof of “good cause” requirement. State law defines “good cause” as evidence that the lives of the applicant seeking the permit, their partner or children are in danger that can’t be resolved or reduced by other means.

The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal alert to all district attorneys, police chiefs, sheriffs, and other authorities on June 24, stating the “good cause” demonstration could no longer be required, as he considered it “unconstitutional and unenforceable.”

However, the alert added that authorities should still conduct other remaining procedures when considering CCW applications, such as taking fingerprints, reviewing background checks, and requiring proof of “good moral character,” county or city residency, and completion of training.

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes released a statement on Facebook on July 1 that reflected on the history of the CCW program, stating that his department has always recognized a “legitimate” need to receive a permit.

Barnes went on to state that his actions to make the “good cause” process more reasonable and efficient helped the number of active licenses countywide increase from 900 around a decade ago to 17,245.

“All applicants receive screening to

ensure they do not have a criminal record or a history of posing a threat to the community,” Barnes wrote. “This thorough process has met our goal of preserving individual rights and keeping the public safe.”

In an email to San Clemente Times, San Clemente Mayor Gene James agreed with Justice Thomas’ opinion that no other constitutional rights required the “permission of a government official.”

“The New York state law gave local officials wide latitude in denying permits for citizens to carry,” wrote James, who spearheaded an effort last year to make San Clemente a Second Amendment Freedom City.

“Here in Orange County, we are fortunate to have Sheriff Barnes who recognizes the right of law-abiding people to possess and carry firearms; consequently, I don’t see this ruling having a significant impact in San Clemente,” James said.

Barnes added in his statement that the CCW unit has approved 9,185 permits and denied 60 applications in the most recent 12-month period, a manifestation of the sheriff’s efforts to ease the process.

“Instances of CCW holders misusing their permit have been rare, even with the substantial increase in permits that has occurred over the last eight years,” Barnes wrote. “This speaks to the fact that those who take the steps to legally

obtain a permit are responsible gun owners who care about the safety of their community.”

OCSD officials wrote in an email that the department will post any additional changes to its CCW policies or procedures at ocsheriff.gov/ccw.

“We remain mutually committed to public safety and the individual rights of the community we serve,” the email stated.

will open on Monday, July 18, the office of San Clemente’s city clerk announced.

In the upcoming General Municipal Election, which is scheduled for Nov. 8, council candidates will vie for three open seats on the dais. Councilmembers Laura Ferguson, Steve Knoblock and Kathy Ward are all incumbents for this year’s election.

Ahead of the nomination period, four people so far have submitted to the city

their 501 forms, or Candidate Intention Statements, expressing their desire to run for the local office— Cameron Cosgrove, Donna Vidrine, Aaron Washington and Zhen Wu. Starting next Monday, any registered voter of the city who’s looking to run may take out, circulate, and file nomination papers. The period to do so ends at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12.

If one or more of the incumbent

councilmembers for the three open seats does not file nomination papers by the end of the nomination period, both incumbents and other eligible persons will have until Aug. 17 at 5:30 p.m. to file their nomination papers.

Citizens interested in seeking office can contact City Clerk Joanne Baade for more information at 949.361.8345 or by email at joannebaade@san-clemente.org.

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Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY) will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

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.

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Surfrider Report Shows Plastic Waste Continues to Dominate Beach Cleanups

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Demonstrating that plastic waste is everywhere, 84% of all items removed from coastlines during a record number of beach cleanups last year were products made from plastics, according to the Surfrider Foundation’s 2021 Beach Cleanup Report.

The San Clemente-based foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting oceans and beaches, saw a resurgence in participation that led to 15,864 volunteers taking part in 1,230 cleanups across the United States and into Canada.

By surpassing a long-standing goal of organizing 1,000 cleanups in a year and using a comprehensive system to collect information, the report, released on June 28, noted that plastic items comprised the top 10 most commonly found objects.

The South Orange County chapter of the foundation contributed by hosting 22 cleanups and removing nearly 700 pounds of waste. Overall, a total of 170,000 pounds of refuse was collected from beaches and waterways across the country and Canada.

Cigarette butts, small and large foam and plastic fragments, plastic food wrappers and plastic straws were among the most commonly found items. Of the 84% of plastics, 29% were fragmented, of which 11% were large fragments, defined as larger than a dime.

Smoking waste, packaging, and foodware made up the next highest

categories.

In an email to the San Clemente Times, Surfrider Plastic Pollution Coordinator Jenny Hart commented on the support the organization received from volunteers, which almost doubled the previous year’s count.

“We’re finding that people now, more than ever, are motivated to address the plastic pollution crisis,” Hart wrote. “We are able to engage with people and educate them about plastic pollution.”

Concerted efforts to encourage participation, as well as the natural progression of the country moving away from the darkest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to the report, which found more work still needs to be done.

“Across the country, our Surfrider beach cleanup volunteers consistently find (that) plastic pollution is a major problem on every beach,” said Jennifer Savage, the foundation’s Senior Manager for the Plastic Pollution Initiative in a media release.

“As every single one of the top 10 items found were plastic, our beach cleanup data confirms that plastic is everywhere, and it isn’t going anywhere without large-scale legislative change,” Savage continued in the release.

Hart mentioned California Senate Bill 54, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 30, as tangible legislation the organization is excited to see.

The bill, described as “first-in-the-na-

Ahead of July 5, otherwise known as “The Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year,” the Surfrider Foundation issued its 2021 Beach Cleanup Report, which found products made from plastic made up the vast majority of the more than 500,000 items removed from coastal cleanups. Photo: Courtesy of Marta Ortigosa/Pexels

tion” by Hart, requires all packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2032, and requires 65% of single-use plastic packaging to be recycled in that time frame.

It also will raise $5 billion from plastic industry businesses to help cut pollution and support disadvantaged communities, according to the Office of the Governor’s media release.

Hart wrote that the Surfrider network’s collection of information regarding the types of beach waste removed,

Local Artist Places Third in Monthly International Art Competition

BY KEATON LARSON

A new painting meant to evoke hope for the people of Ukraine by San Clemente fine artist Rick J. Delanty recently placed third in PleinAir Magazine’s monthly international art competition.

Delanty’s 12-by-9-inch acrylic painting that depicts the national flower of Ukraine and titled “Sunflowers and Sunlight, for Ukraine,” earned third in the 12th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition for the month of May. “I created this painting while meditating about the conflict in Ukraine, and the darkness and destruction that the Ukrainian people are enduring,” he said in a media release. “This work is a gesture of hope, that light and peace may return to the nation.”

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PleinAir collects about 1,000 to 1,500 submissions each month for an 11-month cycle, and offers cash prizes, ranging from $100 to $600, to the monthly winners.

The submissions that place each month, including Delanty’s painting, are entered into the judging for best painting of the year, which comes with a $15,000 prize and a chance to be featured on the cover of the magazine.

“This painting exuded so much joy when I saw it,” Karen Hagan, awards judge for the month of May, said in the release. “I felt the artist’s confidence as he laid down the brushstrokes.”

San Clemente Artist Rick J. Delanty placed third for his acrylic painting of the Ukrainian national flower in the PleinAir Magazine’s monthly international art competition. Photo: Courtesy of Rick Delanty

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such as plastic straws, syringes, and aluminum cans, was key to influencing policy decisions like SB 54.

The report also highlights regional updates and solutions to help solve the plastic pollution crisis.

“On the federal side of things, we’re urging Congress to pass the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (BFFPPA),” Hart wrote. “The BFFPPA focuses on source reduction by incentivizing reuse/refill models, strengthening the definition of reusable bags, addressing toxic materials more broadly, and closing the loophole for plastic waste exports.”

She added that the act would provide a comprehensive and effective solution to the problems of plastic production by focusing on pollution across plastics’ lifecycle.

Hart stresses that when going to the beach, and in everyday life, people can have a positive impact by using reusable products whenever possible, bringing silverware from home, and using storage containers and cups already in residences.

“If you can’t avoid single-use items, look for products made of wood or naturally occurring materials,” Hart wrote. “And (always remember) to ‘pack it in-pack it out’ and bring anything you brought to the beach back home with you.”

In the report’s conclusion, Surfrider wrote that combating the global crisis of plastic pollution and reaching a sustainable future could only be accomplished by working together. sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Health & Nutrition 101 by Gina Cousineau

Weight Loss or Health Gain?

A s a nutrition expert and trained chef, you might think I am outside of my scope of practice when I tell you my goal is to save my clients’ lives, not only one plate at a time, but also through teaching them how to advocate for their health.

Unfortunately, as I have written about previously, our health care system doesn’t have the checks and balances necessary to prevent your needs from falling through the cracks. This, paired with an individual’s desire to wish away their ailments, really sets us up for increased disability and shortened lifespans.

Trained in integrative and functional nutrition, I consider myself an interventional health care practitioner, who works in conjunction with your medical providers to help you champion for your own well-being.

All prospective clients tell me they know what to do; they just don’t do it. And while I understand change is painfully difficult, if you were offered baby steps to move toward improving your health and longevity, would you consider it?

I believe your answer would be a resounding “yes.”

I always start with the question to prospective clients of “what is your goal?” If weight loss is your end-all, then feed the multibillion-dollar diet industry and choose one. Fact is, and you already

LETTER TO THE EDITOR E-BIKES ON THE BEACH TRAIL DARRYL HALL The e-bike situation on the Beach Trail is getting out of hand; the city and the OC Sheriff’s Department do not have the personnel to police it.

The only solution is putting up gates and, unfortunately, keeping all bikes off the trail and making it pedestrian-traffic only.

The new problem I am seeing is punk kids purposely “trimming” pedestrians, coming within inches at 35 mph. Every

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know this from personal experience, you will lose the weight (or at least some of it), but you will not be able to keep it off.

So, instead, let’s consider changing that goal to “health gain” and allow the scale to move in your desired direction as a perk, not a priority. This HEALTH AND small shift in your NUTRITION 101 mindset can really

BY GINA COUSINEAU help you focus on making more healthful and wholesome changes in the kitchen, as well as with your activities of daily living.

No restrictive and punitive diets, and no killing yourself in the gym; just imagine.

Daily, I shake my head as individuals tell me they believe they can “out-train that bad diet.” They can’t. Your fancy coffee drink takes 10 minutes to consume, and few of you can train hard enough in an hour to balance just those calories.

While the nutrition space of late is pushing mindful and intuitive eating, I personally believe that there is nothing instinctual about your eating as an adult.

Starting next month, I will launch a series of live webinars, recorded for your convenience, focusing on advocating for your health and reducing your risk of lifestyle diseases such as heart disease,

stroke, diabetes, hypertension, colorectal cancers, and more.

While nutrition and fitness will be part of the conversation, preventative care will lead the way.

Because I only have one opportunity a month to influence your well-being, I have decided to offer my loyal readers, along with these webinars, the opportunity to participate in a complimentary 50-minute private session, in-person in my home office in San Clemente or via Zoom.

While I hope to get in as many of you as possible over the next few months, your fully completed application will dictate which of you will be chosen.

Within this application, you are able to share your family health history, as well as your own story, and these details provided prior to our meeting, will allow for a fruitful and comprehensive opportunity for you to help yourself advocate for a long, healthy, independent, joyful life.

Simply go to mamagslifestyle.com and register in the pop-up in the center of the page. Indicate which paper you found us in, as only readers will have this opportunity to meet with Mama G. Gina Cousineau is a local nutrition expert who specializes in weight loss and helping her clients improve their health. As a trained chef with her BS in Dietetics and MS in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, her goal is to help her clients enjoy every morsel they consume, learning how to move with ease in the kitchen while using their “food as medicine.” Subscribe to her weekly newsletter for complimentary cooking classes, recipes, webinars and more at mamagslifestyle.com, or reach her at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com and 949.842.9975. SC

time I am on the trail, I am witnessing three to four confrontations where the pedestrians are getting upset and the kids are either mouthing off or flipping people off.

Someone is going to get hurt. Make it a Pedestrian-Only Trail.

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Editor’s Pick There wasn’t much surf, but still plenty of splash at the 2019 San Clemente Ocean Festival. Photo: Fred Swegles

SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 16-17 45TH ANNUAL SAN CLEMENTE OCEAN FESTIVAL All day. The Ocean Festival is set to make its long-awaited return to San Clemente’s shores for its 45th year this weekend, when athletes from Southern California and beyond come together for a variety of ocean-based competitions, such as lifeguarding, beach running, swimming, surfing for groms, and even sand sculpting. Families, friends and visitors alike are welcome to enjoy the two days of competitive events, with start times scheduled throughout the day, as early as 6:30 a.m. There will also be a plethora of fun activities, including the Ocean Art Show, the Button’s Woodies on the Pier and the Youth Pavilion, among other things. And to cap off the first night of the festivities, there will be the Beach Party & Concert with live music from the Billy Idol cover bad IDOL X. More information and a full schedule of events can be found at oceanfestival.org.

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SUMMER MOVIE SERIES AT THE OUTLETS 10 a.m. Children can enjoy a classic movie at the Outlets of San Clemente on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the summer for $2. This week’s showing features Kung Fu Panda. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com.

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.

SURFBOARD PAINT & SIP 5:30 p.m. Join Peace of Art & Soul Studio at Lost Winds Brewing Company, where participants can paint and customize 18-inch surfboards. The cost is $55 to join, which includes all supplies and step-by-step instructions. Beginners welcome, and all painters will leave with their finished surfboard, so gather up your friends and paint together. There will also be door prizes on the night of the event. Participants should arrive about 20 minutes early to order drinks, food and be ready to paint. The Peaches Tacos food truck will also be on-site.

Lost Winds Brewing Company, 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C, San Clemente. conta.cc/3IcduDL. THE ‘LINDA’ PARTY 6 p.m. Help The Abode celebrate the many women named Linda in the San Clemente area. Bring your aunt Linda, or maybe a neighbor or friend named Linda. The Abode wants to recognize all the amazingly diverse Lindas in the community. Stop by The Abode at 228 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, and bring a Linda.

949.545.7998. theabodesc.com.

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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Pop group Rhythm Society will perform.

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

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Elvis Presley tribute band Project Presley 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.

BIG KAHUNA KARAOKE 8-11 p.m. Paddy’s Station hosts a karaoke competition every Thursday night in which the winners can take home $100.

Sing your heart out at this Irish pub in Downtown San Juan Capistrano.

Contest rules are posted on the pub’s website. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano.

949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

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JOIN US AS WE RETURN TO THE BEACH TO CELEBRATE 45 YEARS OF

MEET TWO OF THE SAN CLEMENTE OCEAN FESTIVAL’S TENURED BOARD MEMBERS

‘ The Greatest Show on Surf’

BY PEGGY VANCE, SCOF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The 45th annual San Clemente Ocean can find something special to take home Festival is returning to the beach on July with you in remembrance of the great time 16-17 at the San Clemente Pier! Athletes, you had at the event. friends and families are invited to join us There is limited parking, but don’t fret; for fun and exciting athletic competitions, you can take the train right to the pier and great food, outdoor activities and live avoid traffic altogether, or take advantage entertainment. of the free parking and shuttles from the The theme of this event—families and Outlets at San Clemente. lifeguards engaged together in fun activEntry into the event is free, and you can ities on the beach—has been the basis of start out both days with a delicious pancake the success of the Ocean Festival and has breakfast on the beach prepared by our San kept it unique and beyond imitation.

Clemente Lifeguards—all proceeds go to the The event is run by a volunteer board San Clemente Surf Lifesaving Association for of directors and their executive, athletic lifeguard equipment and programs. and surf directors who pool their talents Sunday events include Sand Sculpting to continue to deliver “The Greatest Show Competitions south of the pier, plus the on Surf,” with the hundreds of community “Groms Rule” contest continues with the volunteers who provide manpower during hotly contested surf competition for boys the two-day event. & girls, 10 & under and 11-14 On Saturday, you can enter years of age. the all-ages Fishing Derby, The Great Rubber Duck Race sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportis the event’s grand finale, with fishing, at the end of the pier a wide range of exciting prizes— or catch the Push-In Division of electric bikes, whale watching, the “Groms Rule” Surf Contest, monthly ice cream treats, movie sponsored by Rip Curl. tickets, dining, golf analysis and Peggy Vance The Dolphin Dash Kids’ Beach much, much more!

Run, sponsored by Youtheory, with nearly Beach Events include the 5K Beach Run, 200 children, 12 and under, takes place Biathlon, Open Ocean Paddle, One-Mile south of the pier, where all participants will Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, SUP Sprint receive an Ocean Festival medallion!

Races and Splash & Dash Relay.

In the Lifeguard Competition on SaturThe San Clemente Ocean Festival has day, Ocean lifeguards, junior lifeguards, grown into a “tradition” for many within swimmers and multi-sport athletes will our community, the Inland Empire, and compete for commemorative Ocean Festias far-reaching as the East Coast, Hawaii, val medallions and cash prizes.

Australia and New Zealand.

Don’t miss the super-exciting thrills and We thank San Clemente’s incredibly spills of the National Doryman Association dedicated lifeguards, watching over all of Races on Saturday—when two-person us as we enjoy the weekend’s events. teams paddle 300-pound dory boats in and Net proceeds from the event’s activities out of the crashing surf! and ever-popular T-shirt sales enable us to Beach Flags for Junior Lifeguards is back produce the San Clemente Ocean Festival by popular demand with additional races and support many local organizations and added to this year’s schedule. programs, benefiting families in San ClemSaturday evening, you can pull up your ente—Adopt-A-Class field trips to the Ocean beach blanket as the sun sets, enjoy a Institute for local high school Environmental barbecue dinner and free concert featuring Science and Marine Biology students, San IDOL X, the Billy Idol live experience!

Clemente’s Summer Beach Concert Series, Both days, our Youth Pavilion will be San Clemente Lifeguard programs, scholarpacked full of games, live demonstrations ships for local students, and more. and entertainment for families to enjoy. Car To our sponsors and volunteers, thank enthusiasts can take a stroll down the pier you for all your hard work and support! To to check out Button’s Woodies on the Pier, those who will be joining us for the first with 15 uniquely different cars on display time, or have made the Ocean Festival an each day, sponsored by Irvine Subaru. annual event, we hope you will agree that it Not into cars or fishing, but you like to truly is “The Greatest Show on Surf”! shop? You can view the beach activities For more information and complete from above at the Ocean Art Show that event schedules, please visit our website at stretches along Parque Del Mar, where you oceanfestival.org.

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BETH APODACA Beth has been involved with many area nonprofits, including the Ocean Institute, San Clemente Exchange Club, Friends of San Clemente Foundation and, of course, the Ocean Festival. She was also one of the original board members who started Laura’s House more than 20 years ago.

In addition to sitting on those various groups’ boards, she’s currently the president-elect of the Exchange Club and the president of Beta Sigma Phi, ambassador for the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, and a trustee for the San Clemente Elks Lodge and the Cabrillo Playhouse.

In her professional life, Beth is the director of Age Well Senior Services’ Dorothy Visser Senior Center in San Clemente. She previously owned a marketing communications firm.

MAUREEN HENRY For about the past 25 years, Maureen has lived in San Clemente, a place that she and her husband, a San Clemente Triton, love.

Over the years, Maureen has managed restaurants, helped grow start-ups, managed a welding supply company and performed accounting functions for wellness companies.

More recently, she started her own business, Easter Island Business Services, preparing taxes, providing accounting expertise, and preparing compliance-related reports for small hospice service providers.

Maureen describes herself as a “leave it better than you found it” type of person, so she’s always on the lookout for trash, especially plastics, whenever she walks her dogs, hikes, camps or strolls the beach.

How and why did you get involved with the Ocean Festival?

I love to volunteer. This is a great family event. My daughter was young at the time. I got involved over 22 years ago, first as a volunteer at the pancake breakfast, then as a board member.

What area of the annual festival are you responsible for, and why is it important to the Ocean Festival?

For 12 years, I did all of the graphic design work for all of the printed materials. Then, for the last six years, I have been involved in the Sand Castle Contest. Graphic position is important, as that is how we get all of the information out to the community. The Sand Castles Contest, people look forward to it every year, all of the kids, young and old alike, love this event.

What would you like people to know about your area?

Sand Castles: People plan their vacations around this event. Families come in from Arizona and Nevada to compete.

We have local families who have been doing this for years, and each new generation looks forward to participating.

What are some of your special memories and fun experiences you’ve had along the way?

Each year, it is always fun to see if we will have a beach with sand. We joke about it might being rock gardens. I really enjoy seeing the amazing designs that the groups come up with.

How and why did you get involved with the Ocean Festival?

I was recruited to help with publicity for the event by a friend who was a long-term director. I then coordinated the volunteer sign-ups the following year.

What area of the annual festival are you responsible for, and why is it important to the Ocean Festival?

Athletic results tabulation. Accurate recording of the results of the athletic contests is essential to hosting any competition.

What would you like people to know about your area?

We are the cheerleaders and record-keepers for the results. It’s lots of fun to cheer all the athletes across the finish line when volunteering with the Results crew.

What are some of your special memories and fun experiences you’ve had along the way?

I love the team events and relays, seeing people of all ages and fitness levels smile as they challenge themselves to make the last push up the sand to the finish line. I love to see the same faces who return each year.

I really appreciate the lifeguards, who express their gratitude at the end of the day, thanking the volunteers for putting on the Ocean Festival, which celebrates their community specifically.

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Celebrating 90 Years of City Lifeguards

BY ZACH CAVANAGH AND C. JAYDEN SMITH

Last year marked 90 years of ocean lifeguards in San Clemente.

This year, that milestone will be celebrated with the return of the Ocean Festival to the very beach where the Spanish Village by the Sea first began enhancing the safety and well-being of the many visitors and residents.

Quickly after its formation in 1926 and incorporation in 1928, San Clemente had already become a destination for summer fun. That popularity grew exponentially as the town became more exposed and accessible with the construction of the train station at the San Clemente Pier in 1931.

The station opened in April of 1931 just in time for the summer season, and very quickly, the city realized the need for someone to look over the safety of the now hundreds of beachgoing visitors who disembarked from the trains and moved directly onto the sands every weekend.

On July 16, 1931, San Clemente hired its first public lifeguard to work the beach through Labor Day each summer season. The

first lifeguard earned a wage of $100 a month, which equals $1,923 per month in 2022 dollars. There was still only one lifeguard for many years, with extras occasionally hired for weekends and holidays.

Those early lifeguards were responsible first and foremost for ocean rescues and helping those who drifted or were sucked down by the current toward the pier pilings.

Additionally, lifeguards had tasks such as raking all the seaweed that washed up on the sand each day, picking up other litter and assisting those who got stuck with splinters from the wooden pier.

Those early lifeguards were under the management of the police department, and also had a much more barebones operation.

There was a lifeguard tower built on the south side of the pier, and from there, the lifeguards would have to make all their rescues the old-fashioned way—they had no swim fins, no phones, no vehicles.

Eventually, they had the traditional red, torpedo-shaped buoys, but still, it was a different job than it is today.

Today, with the aid of modern amenities and all the rest, there is a much larger roster of San Clemente lifeguards still performing all the same lifesaving safety maneuvers.

San Clemente has five full-time and 45 seasonal ocean lifeguards on staff, and in 2021, those lifeguards performed 2,686 rescues, 54,406 preventative contacts, 57,386 public education contacts, 1,184 first aids and 32,090 ordinance enforcement contacts— and, as is their No. 1 priority, completed another summer season with no lives lost.

While it’s always a good idea to check with the nearby lifeguard on duty before going swimming, the City of San Clemente website’s Beach Safety page and the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Ocean Safety site have valuable information that should be readily kept in mind.

Understanding rip currents is key, as they are involved in more than 90% of San Clemente lifeguards’ rescues each year.

Rip currents are small channels of water pulling out toward the sea that are powerful and can pull even the strongest swimmers.

They appear as choppy, brownish waters that extend through the surf zone.

“To exit a rip current, simply swim parallel to the beach (with the side current) until you are out of the current,” the Beach Safety page reads, adding: “Do not panic! If you cannot escape from the rip, just relax, tread water, and wave for assistance.”

The webpage also provides 12 safety tips regarding water, such as swimming near a lifeguard, never swimming alone, not fighting the current, swimming sober, leashing surf and bodyboards to the body, not floating where you can’t swim, and wearing waterproof sunscreen.

To provide a valuable service to the community, the city also sponsors a Neighborhood Beach Watch that trains beachgoers on how to recognize swimmers in distress, to assist injured swimmers and surfers, and to help save a life, among other lessons.

Call 949.361.8261 for information on the NBW’s next meeting.

Contact the Marine Safety Division at 949.361.8219 to ask general questions.

Photo: Courtesy of Jaymz Eberly

IDOL X TO PERFORM AT OCEAN FESTIVAL

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Billy Idol cover band IDOL X will perform at the San Clemente Ocean Festival on July 16 from 6-8 p.m. The band, comprising Matthew Eberhart on vocals, Robert Sarzo on guitar, Roger Neil on bass and Hoss Wright on drums, performs a variety of music from Billy Idol’s catalog, ranging from hits to early works to covers that Idol has performed in the past. Eberhart, who started the band in early 2017, says IDOL X is “looking forward to this upcoming show at the Ocean Festival” and performing for their friends and fans in Orange County. IDOL X celebrated its fifth anniversary this past May. Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar will also be selling dinner plates to concertgoers on the beach during the show.

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EVENT MAP San Clemente Pier July 16-17, 2022

Fishing Der Don't miss the Rubber Duck races!

Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

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Fisherman’s Rest.

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Featured Booths & Vendors 1. Sand Sculpting Registration (Sun) 2. Storage/Changing Rooms 3. Youth Pavilion Stage 4. Youth Pavilion Shade area 5. Crafts 5a. Dolphin Dash Registration (Sat) 6. Photo Booth 7. Ocean Institute 8. Ocean Institute 9. Game Booth 10. Game Booth 11. Game Booth 12. Youth Pavilion Ticket Sales

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13 Shark Lab 14. KWVE 15. The Lynch Group 16. Swift Health Chiropractic 17. Duck sales & decorating 18. Fisherman’s Food Court 19. Youtheory 20. T-SHIRT SALES 21. Lifeguard & Beach event Registration & Results 22. Results Board 23. Athletic Refreshments 24. VOLUNTEERS / INFO

25. Rip Curl 26. Stage / Awards 27. Registration: Groms Rule Push-in (Sat), Groms Rule (Sun) 28. Pancake Breakfast (and tickets) + CERT in afternoons 29. Irvine Subaru 30. Operation Lifesaver (Sat) 30. OC Oil Recycling (Sun) 31. Hydration Room 32. Shuttle Stop 33. FREE SPEECH 34. Art Show

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Lifeguard Competitions - Pier Bowl Surf Classic Tandem Boogie Bodyboarding Contest - Groms Rule Surf Contest

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, JULY 16

14th Annual “GROMS RULE” Surf Contest PUSH-IN DIVISION (BOYS & GIRLS 7 AND UNDER) Sponsored by: RIP CURL Noon 1:05-2:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Registration/Check-In @ SURF Registration booth, North of Pier North of Pier GROMS RULE AWARDS CEREMONY (Main Stage)

‘All Ages’ FISHING DERBY END OF THE PIER Sponsored by: DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING today only!

6:30 a.m.-noon Registration & derby 12:15 p.m.

Judging & Prizes Awarded *PLEASE NOTE: Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7-11a.m.

North of Pier, near Marine Safety

12th Annual “DOLPHIN DASH” Kids’ Beach Run (AGES 12 AND UNDER) ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER’S MEDAL Sponsored by: YOUTHEORY 7:30-8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:20 a.m.

9:40 a.m.

Registration/Check-In @ Children’s Pavilion, South of Pier Ages 4 – 6 (½ mile course) Ages 7 – 9 (¾ mile course) Ages 10 – 12 (1 mile course)

LIFEGUARD COMPETITIONS 28th ANNUAL BUTTON’S WOODIES ON THE PIER

Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier, featuring:

Sponsored by: IRVINE SUBARU 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

7:30 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

11 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

Noon 12:15 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

12:55 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

3 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

5 p.m.

Displayed on San Clemente Pier

OCEAN ART SHOW 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Parque Del Mar, overlooking event

YOUTH PAVILION All day events: Arts, Crafts and Games hosted by City of San Clemente Recreation Division.

Plus, Mermaid, Shark Lab & Ocean Institute booths.

8 a.m.

8 am.-3 p.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

Noon 1:30 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

3 p.m.

Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting Arts & Crafts, Game Booths (hosted by SC Parks & Recreation Division) Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - demonstration Hula Connection - performance Autumn Rd. - performance Teenage Noise – COA performers Temi Krovblit – COA performer The Bad Kissers – COA performers

* Special presentations throughout the day

BEACH PARTY & FREE CONCERT 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant on the beach FREE beach concert featuring: IdolX (The Billy Idol Live Experience)

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Event #1 Jr. Lifeguard Beach Flags Event #2 Surf Race – Women Surf Race – Men Jr. Lifeguard Surf Race (JG Heat #1) Jr. Lifeguard Surf Race (JG Heat #2) Event #3 Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue can & fins) – Women Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue can & fins) – Combo Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue can & fins) – Men Event #4 Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec) – Women Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec) – Men Event #5 National Doryman’s Association – NDA Race #1 Event #6 International Ironman (swim, ski, paddle) – Women International Ironman (swim, ski, paddle) – Men Event #7 Jr. Lifeguard Run-Swim-Run – JG Heat #1 Jr. Lifeguard Run-Swim-Run – JG Heat #2 Event #8 Paddleboard Rescue Relay (2 person, 10’6”) – Women Paddleboard Rescue Relay (2 person, 10’6”) – Combo Paddleboard Rescue Relay (2 person, 10’6”) – Men Event #9 National Doryman’s Association – NDA Race #2 Event #1010’6” Paddleboard Sprint Race- Women 10’6” Paddleboard Sprint Race – Men Jr. Lifeguard Paddleboard Sprint Race – JG Heat #1 Jr. Lifeguard Paddleboard Sprint Race – JG Heat #2 Event #11 American Ironman (dory, swim, paddle) Event #12 American Iron Woman (run, swim, paddle) LIFEGUARD EVENTS AWARDS CEREMONY (Main Stage)

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SUNDAY, JULY 17

14th Annual “GROMS RULE” Surf Contest (BOYS & GIRLS 10 AND UNDER & 11-14) Sponsored by: RIP CURL 5:30 a.m.

Registration/Check-In @ SURF Registration booth, North of Pier 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. North of Pier 1:30 p.m.

AWARDS CEREMONY (Main Stage)

SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION 6:30 a.m.

1-1:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. (apx)

Registration & Sculpting, South of Pier Judging/Viewing (depending on the tides) Awards – Immediately following judging

28th ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE 3:30 p.m. (approximate time)

Sponsor ducks are $5 each – GREAT PRIZES!! *Announcement of winners following Athletic Awards

OCEAN ART SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Parque Del Mar, overlooking event & south of beach tunnel

BEACH EVENTS

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier, featuring:

7-11 a.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

2:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

North of Pier, near Marine Safety

28th ANNUAL BUTTON’S WOODIES ON THE PIER Sponsored by: IRVINE SUBARU 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Displayed on the Pier

Event #135K Beach Run/Walk Event #14Open Ocean Paddle Race (SUP, Prone, Ski – apx 5.5miles) Event #15Biathlon (1k Swim & 5k Beach Run) Event #16One Mile Ocean Swim Event #17Run – Swim – Run (200m Run, 300m Swim, 200m Run) San Clemente Marine Safety Demo Event #18 SUP Sprint Event #19Splash & Dash Relay (runner 100m & swimmer 300m) SCOF FINAL AWARDS CEREMONY (Main Stage)

YOUTH PAVILION All day events: Arts, Crafts and Games hosted by City of San Clemente Recreation Division.

Plus, Mermaid, Shark Lab & Ocean Institute booths.

8 a.m.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

Noon 1 p.m.

Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting Arts & Crafts, Game Booths (hosted by SC Parks & Recreation Division).

Mermaid Parade Avery Brostrom – COA performer Lunoi Mitani - performance Balanced by Katie – yoga School of Rock “House Band” – music and entertainment *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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OCEAN FEST’S YOUTH PAVILION OFFERS VARIETY OF FUN EVENTS FOR THE FAMILY

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Plenty of family-friendly entertainment will take place at the San Clemente Ocean Festival highlighted by the Youth Pavilion events.

Parents looking to gather at the event with their kids to celebrate the aquatic atmosphere of South Orange County should get ready to enjoy a variety of activities, demonstrations and sights on the beach.

There will be educational information about ocean and animal conservation presented by the Shark Lab and Ocean Institute, Youth Pavilion Director Iliana Farias said.

“A few games will be available for kids to play, and everyone who participates will win,” Farias said. “There will also be a photo booth opportunity with a live mermaid, which will also be leading the Mermaid Parade on Sunday morning.”

Kids are encouraged to come dressed like a mermaid and join in the parade around the beach.

“The City of San Clemente Recreation Department will be hosting the crafts booth,” Farias said. “Lastly, we have a full lineup of entertainment for Saturday and Sunday, which includes

a new solo artist, bands, hula dancing and more.”

Live music will be provided by Autumn Rd., Temi Krovblit, The Bad Kissers and other performers.

Other fun features scheduled for the Youth Pavilion during the Ocean Fest weekend include a martial arts grappling demonstration by local self-defense gym Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Hulu Connection dancing demonstration.

Additionally, for the fitness enthusiasts who want to have peace of mind while out in the sun, there will be a beach yoga session that Sunday afternoon.

For kids who want to get involved directly with athletic activities, there will be the 12th annual Dolphin Dash and 14th annual Groms Rule Surfer Contest.

The Dolphin Dash will take place on Saturday from 9-9:45 a.m. and is for kids 12 and under. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal.

As for the Surf Contest, that will happen on both Saturday and Sunday and is split into different age groups.

Hop on a board and enjoy the waves!

Visit oceanfestival.org for specific event days and times.

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Living the Legacy

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It is hard to believe that a local intimate event embracing the ocean and its willing participants would now be celebrating 45 years of the “Greatest Show on Surf,” drawing in crowds from California and beyond.

While world class athletes demonstrate their superior water agility and athleticism headlining a major portion of this festival, perhaps some of the most significant contributions made by this organization not captured in a photo or headline occur behind the scenes in the lives of our neighbors, students, and local community every year.

SCOF has donated more than $430,000 through scholarships and financial support, benefiting the Junior Lifeguard Program, Ocean Institute’s Adopt-A-Class, which supports environmental science and marine biology students from SCHS, Meals-on-Wheels and more.

These donations, spanning more than four decades, have been facilitated by the philanthropic efforts of resolute volunteers giving hundreds of thousands of hours.

One conversation broadened my perspective on the far-reaching spirit behind the San Clemente Ocean Festival and how support was provided in a practical way to a family outside our community, hoping to enjoy a week of fun in the sun.

Planning a summer vacation at the beach for most families includes great beaches with activities and sunshine, all of which San Clemente delivers effortlessly.

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However, for the Antrim family and their daughter Caitlin— who in her 20s suffered a massive heart attack resulting in a brain injury that left her without the ability to walk—this would require accommodations not readily available.

That is until Margo Antrim, Caitlin’s mother, discovered the accessibility needed to provide her daughter a day at the beach with her family—a beach wheelchair. One was made available to Caitlin, donated by SCOF through the SC Lifeguards.

“When I saw the people selling T-shirts by the pier supporting the Ocean Festival and then saw the SCOF logo on the back of the wheelchair my daughter sat in, enjoying the sunshine, sand and sea breezes, I realized, this is an organization that manifests itself outside of the everyday in a powerful and pivotal way,” Margo said.

Margo added that for her daughter, who lost her independence, she was able to enjoy the beach that she loved once again, for a special week, as “this mobility opened the doors of what life used to be.”

Congratulations to the San Clemente Ocean Festival, on its 45th anniversary. Keep manifesting true aloha spirit through your legacy of giving back to all who visit San Clemente’s beaches through the magic of the ocean. We need it now, more than ever.

••• Lisa Green is a freelance writer living in South Orange County with a waterman, mermaid and two toy poodles.

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FRIDAY | 15

‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Spend a Friday night crafting a unique item to call your own. Customize a wood sign, bath tray, photo frame, or other item during this hands-on workshop. Registration can be done beforehand online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

SATURDAY | 16 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles.

Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing.

Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

PADI WOMEN’S DIVE DAY 2022 12:15-3 p.m. Join Beach Cities Scuba aboard the Riviera to celebrate PADI Women’s Dive Day. You’ll enjoy snacks and drinks while doing two dives in SoCal. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.443.3858. beachcitiesscuba.com.

OUTDOOR THEATER 2 and 3 p.m. Take a trip back in time when the Round About Players presents A Fast Train to Capistrano in the Los Rios Historic District. The short performance will depict aspects of San Juan Capistrano’s history. The events are free, so check it out while you’re strolling about. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

TWO STEPPING UNDER THE STARS 5-10 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is hosting this annual fundraiser to support the equestrian lifestyle and raise awareness of horse-riding activities. The event is family-friendly and will have food, dancing, games and face painting for kids, a silent auction, and a raffle.

Organizers ask that attendees don’t bring in any outside food, beverages, chairs or pets, because the event is a fundraiser. Admission is free. Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano.

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THE POINT 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY 5 p.m. Join the Point Restaurant and Bar in celebrating 10 years serving the Dana Point Community with a free outdoor concert featuring FlashPants, an ’80s cover band. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

IMPROV MONDAYS WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY 3-5 p.m. Put on by the San Clemente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation.org. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PAINTING 6-9 p.m. Watch surf artist extraordinaire Phil Roberts create an oil painting live.

Enjoy a refreshment, meet the artist and view the art. Drop in anytime, whether you’re waiting for a reservation in Downtown San Clemente or you just want to relax by the fire. Free and open to the public. Brophy Art Gallery, 139 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. drewbrophyart.com.

OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

A SONGWRITER’S EVENING 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of songs for all ages. Mirinus Bey, Gal Musette, Raveena Khetarpal and Carny will perform.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 online. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

TUESDAY | 19 MISSION CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the kids to Mission San Juan Capistrano for hands-on, fun educational activities in the Mission Clubhouse space. Youngsters can weave baskets, build structural arches with miniature blocks, and engage in more Mission-themed tasks. Clubhouse events are scheduled every day from Tuesday through Sunday. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY 7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up show. Jim Taylor, Tom Clark, Gayla Johnson and Kipp Hart will perform. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

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KOI FISH FEEDING AT THE MISSION 12:45 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor afternoon at the Mission San Juan Capistrano fountain while feeding koi fish. The event is fun for kids and families, and is scheduled every day from Tuesday through Sunday.

Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

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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BEACH CLEANUP & LUNCH AND LEARN FOR PLASTIC FREE JULY 9 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash for their monthly Beach Cleanup & Lunch and Learn will feature a special pop up shop with The Ritual Refill. Baby Beach, 24300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

Standuptotrash.com. standuptotrash@gmail.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT SUNSETS 3 - 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Acoustic duo Perfect Blend will perform.

Sunsets Capistrano Beach, 34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.276.8880. sunsetsbar.com

SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground

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at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente.

949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30.

The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS 5-6:30 p.m. Anyone have middle schoolto high school-aged kids who love to bike? Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday afternoon at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to the Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. To participate, fill out a registration form online at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com/bike-club/.

SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT 6-8 p.m. The free outdoor concert series presented by the City of San Juan Capistrano is in full swing. Classic rock tribute band 4X4 performs. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to relax while you soak up the music in downtown San Juan. There will be also be food trucks, adult beverages for sale, and booths featuring local businesses and groups. A free trolley service will run on concert days from 4-9 p.m. Historic Town Center Park, 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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. sanclementetimes.com

SC LIVING

GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

No. 32—Was It a Senior Moment?

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eff Freeman sells high-quality bed sheets at the Saturday La Plaza Dana Point Farmers Market.

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeff’s E-Z UP booth is near The Hat Man’s booth, where Vince “The Hat Man” and his partner, Julie, sell their custom-designed hats. I’ve known Vince for 32 years. He and Julie are friends of mine.

I visit Julie and Vince for a few minutes most every Saturday morning at the market. In doing so, Jeff and I have also become friends. He’s a sports buff and loves to chat about the latest news in the sports world.

A week ago, shortly after I arrived at the market, I heard Jeff say, “Hey, Tom, you’re wearing Magic’s number.”

I had no idea of what the heck Jeff was talking about.

He said, “Step over here and turn around.” I reluctantly did.

Then he said, “Look at the back of your cargo shorts.” I looked behind me. I was embarrassed, horrified and thought, “Is old age catching up to me?”

On my spanking-new navy blue cargo shorts, there was a vertical yellow strip with several 32s running down the back (32 was Magic Johnson’s number with the Los Angeles Lakers).

I quickly reflected on where I had been before coming to the market that morning. Oh, no! I had been at Ralphs, the Costco gas station, and at Baby Beach.

I wondered how many people had seen that strip of 32s on my shorts and had thought, “Look at that old guy; he has no idea those numbers are on his rear. He forgot to take the size-32 tag off after he purchased them.”

Had Greta seen me leaving the house with that strip on my shorts, she would have stopped me.

I removed the yellow strip and thanked Jeff profusely for helping me avoid further embarrassment.

So, what was the deal? A few days before, I had purchased the pair of cargo shorts from Costco. All the shorts on the sales table had colored tags running down the back. I had considered grabbing a size 34, but I remembered that most of the shorts in my closet were size 34, just too darn large for me now that I’ve lost weight and need a size 32.

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eating Italian subs with tasty cold cuts and cheese; I’ve slowly shed about 20 pounds in seven years.

I thought about Magic Johnson. He came into the deli several times. Greta and I became friends with him.

ON LIFE AND LOVE A few months

BY TOM BLAKE after first meeting Magic in 2009, I was invited to be a speaker at the AARP National Convention in Las Vegas. So, Greta and I were there. Plus, because I was a newspaper columnist, Greta and I were given press badges that gave us entry into all AARP events.

And Magic was a speaker at the same convention. Before his speech, Magic appeared at a press conference, which Greta and I attended along with 22 other members of the press.

Magic had no idea that I was anything other than the owner of Tutor and Spunky’s. At the press conference, Magic started to answer questions from reporters, and then he spotted Greta and me in the front row. I could tell he was puzzled why two deli owners would be sitting there. He nodded to us. Then, he raised his hands as if to call a timeout in basketball.

Magic said to the press corps: “See those two people in the front row?

They make the best sandwiches west of the Mississippi.”

I have never seen a press corps so confused. I’m certain they were wondering, “What the heck is Magic talking about?”

After the press conference, I explained to Magic that I was a columnist. He, Greta, and I had a good laugh.

So, here it was, 13 years later, and I was at the Dana Point Farmers Market, wearing Magic’s No. 32—but not for long. Thanks, Jeff Freeman, for erasing the senior moment.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. 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.

Cindy

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Two-year-old Cindy is just about as sweet as they come. Always ready to greet you with a happy meow, Cindy is an affectionate and very sociable kitty. She does well with children and would make a great pet for almost any family.

If you are interested in adopting Cindy, 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.

Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES This billboard along El Camino Real

not only welcomed travelers to San Clemente but urged them to visit and even move here. 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.

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 Page 26

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Monarch Beach Golf Links provides the best views and most immaculately maintained course in South Orange County, and while that might come at a price, the experience more than backs up the value. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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very golf course has its signature hole.

Hole No. 3 at Monarch Beach Golf Links might be the signature hole of all South Orange County golf, and Monarch Beach may be the signature course of South Orange County golf.

The dogleg left par four of hole No. 3 curls up against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with the green placed up on a bluff overlooking Salt Creek Beach.

It’s the portrait of Southern California golf with perfectly manicured greens and fairways framed by sand and the cool blue of the ocean waves.

It’s one of the selling points that’s made Monarch Beach Golf Links a popular golf spot no matter the circumstance, and during the early throws of pandemic restrictions, the course was an inundated with plenty more people coming out to enjoy this splendid track.

“There were no available tee times.

Any day, any time,” Monarch Beach Golf Links General Manager Eric Lohman said. “Now, there’s some availability.

We’re about some level of normal. We’re not as chaotic.”

Lohman said that there has still been plenty of increase with more interest in beginner golf and from golfers who had given it up and come back. Pricing at Monarch Beach was “still very equitable for the consumer” at the beginning of the pandemic, Lohman said.

Price is usually what the average golfer will come back to when discussing Monarch Beach Golf Links, as it is the most expensive of the public courses being reviewed in this series. Lohman said part of the small subsiding of demand since those early pandemic highs are because of the course trying to become more exclusive.

That’s not to lead into a claim of calling Monarch Beach Golf Links overpriced or elitist.

Playing Monarch Beach Golf Links was simply a pleasure.

The course provides a private club experience with public access. The amenities provided at the course are second to none, and the course is tough, but enSan Clemente Times July 14-20, 2022

SUMMER OF GOLF

Monarch Beach Golf Links is a South OC Jewel 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.

joyable and magnificently maintained.

As soon as you arrive, you’re welcomed with complimentary valet and bag service straight to the cart. There are hitting bays and a practice area to enjoy before your round. There is complimentary water bottles and towels to load into your cart, which comes with an attached cooler already filled with ice. The carts themselves come equipped with a state-of-the-art screen, which includes GPS hole information, green readings, Bluetooth connection for music and the ability (and friendly reminders) to order food ahead of time from the on-course café.

While there is a myriad of real-world factors for anyone to consider what price is “worth it,” the experience you’ll receive at Monarch Beach Golf Links will be worth what you pay for it. There are also daily deals available on their website, and the 9FORE9 option, which makes front or back nine play more accessible.

If you can find your way in or find your way to swing a round, it’s a recom-

mendation here to give it a go and not regret a second of it.

Now, enough with the material platitudes. How does Monarch Beach Golf Links play for the normal, below-average golfer?

THE ROUND This entire story was about two feet away from being structured completely different.

Readers, I nearly hit a hole-in-one on the par three No. 17.

From the gold tees (the equivalent of the white tees at other courses) from 128 yards out, I hit a driver on the left side of this plateau green (and yes, driver. I know, I need help). The ball then rolled to the right and kept rolling. It looked as if it had the pace to head right to the pin, but it slid behind the flag and just past the hole.

While there was still every chance for this to be a sad story, I summoned my composure to knock in the short put and claim my first birdie in this Summer of

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Golf series. Thank you, but please, hold all applause until the end.

Aside from my near superhuman feat, the course at Monarch Beach Golf Links is a blast.

I can’t overstate the views of the place, even just from the clubhouse overlooking the first, second and fifth holes. With water features, a variety of fairways and complex greens, it is a visually interesting course that, as mentioned, is incredibly maintained. Just how manicured the grass was on the opening tee box and fairways is a noticeable step up from other courses.

And hole No. 3. The photos don’t do it justice. It’s something every South Orange County golfer should take in at least once.

All that said, the course is also a tough one, especially for a newer golfer. It’s tougher than every other course in this series for one reason alone—sand.

Yes, when we talk about hole No. 3 and beach golf, some sand is to be expected, but the amount of time I spent hitting out of the sand was tragic. Monarch Beach Golf Links is lined with fairway bunkers on nearly every hole, with a handful of greens defended by an armada of bunkers.

Hitting out of the sand is just tough for a beginner golfer. It requires such a different plan of attack and every golfer you know has their own set of personal tips on how to place your feet, where to strike, how to hold the club face, how to finish and just get the dang ball back on hard ground.

I had 10 sand shots over the course of 18 holes—some successful, some not.

That’s not an indictment of the course, because you can certainly play through it. Just look at my score.

Overall, it’s not far off from what we’ve seen so far with a 46-over-par 116, but the beauty and real fun of my round is in the details. I shot 28-over-par on the front nine (par 36) and only 18-over-par on the back nine (par 34), despite splitting my sand shots—five and five—over each.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS WRP SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANK REPLACEMENT Project No. 24401 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: WRP SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANK REPLACEMENT Project No. 24401 2. Bid Opening Date.

Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. Remove/dispose existing FRP tank and piping, install two (2) new tanks (one on the existing concrete foundation, the other on a new concrete foundation) including all appurtenances and piping, construct concrete containment walls, install level sensors, electrical conduits, wiring and electrical connections.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 110 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A’’. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

Department of Industrial Relations Regis5.2. tration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”).

No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids.

Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

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ance of the work.

7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: WRP SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANK REPLACEMENT Project Bid #: 24401 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project.

The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the bal-

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Pre-Bid Meeting. A Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting, followed by site visit, will be held at 1:30 P.M. on 27th of July inside of the City’s Water Reclamation Plant located at 390 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92672. Enter the Plant through the East Gate (gate closest to I-5 Freeway).

12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated

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City of San Clemente Utilities Department 390 Avenida Pico San Clemente, CA 92672 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Name All Parties ROVANCO PIPING SYSTEMS INC Plaintiff(s) v.

THOMAS RAILSBACK, et. al.

Defendant(s) 26033 Cape Drive Unit 26, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Address of Defendant(s) Case No. 2022 L 003510 Please serve as follows: Alias SUMMONS To each Defendant:

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You have been named a defendant in the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto attached. You are summoned and required to file your appearance, in the office of the clerk of this court, within 30 days after service of this summons, not counting the day of service. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief asked in the complaint.

THERE WILL BE A FEE TO FILE YOUR APPEARANCE. To file your written appearance/answer YOU DO NOT NEED TO COME TO THE COURTHOUSE. You will need: a computer with interest access; an email address; a completed Appearance form that can be found at http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ Forms/approved/procedures/appearance.asp; and a credit card to pay any required fees.

Published: San Clemente Times July 7, 14, 21, 2022.

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226637942 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LQ LANDSCAPING 10721 MALLARD DR GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 Full Name of Registrant(s): LUIS FERNANDO QUINONES 10727 MALLARD DR GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 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/LUIS F QUINONES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 06/23/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Kapil Sud and Samona Sud, and DOES 1 to 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Anthony and Maria Nocella Family Trust and Trustees NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

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¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2022-01255920-CU-BC-CJC Judge Lon F. Hurwitz The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): David S. Martucci, Esq., Martucci & Associates, 1181 Puerta del Sol, Suite 130, San Clemente, CA 92673 Ph: (949)382-1566 DATE: (Fecha) 04/25/2022 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, Clerk by (Secretario), Arlene Gill, Deputy Clerk (Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226637640 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINISH WORK CONSTRUCTION 6151 CAMINO FORESTAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): KEVIN HILL 6151 CAMINO FORESTAL 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: n/a /s/KEVIN HILL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 06/20/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01264877 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ANN M. PARKER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name ANN M. PARKER Proposed Name ANNE MCCURRY PARKER 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: 08/18/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Other: Remote Hearing. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for 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.

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 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.

Notice of Hearing Date: 08/03/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: L74.

Room: REMOTE. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South,

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 circu-

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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 20226637277 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HASBROOK SURFCRAFT 1331 GATEWAY PLACE RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694 Full Name of Registrant(s): ROBERT WILLARD HASBROOK 1331 GATEWAY PLACE RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694 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/ROBERT HASBROOK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 06/15/2022.

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It’s Brother Vs. Brother The long-standing tradition of sibling rivalries is alive and well in Griffin and Crosby Colapinto

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s still dark in the parking lot at Waimea Bay. You can’t see the waves yet, but they’re there; you can hear them thundering. It’s 2004, and the Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau is on.

Bruce and Andy Irons show up under the cloak of dawn. They’re not happy to see one another. Bruce wears a black eye and a bad attitude like a crown of thorns. The previous night, the two brothers from Kauai had been up playing poker and drinking with friends— perhaps to take the edge off the giant surf that awaited them at first light.

Andy was never good at losing. And Bruce was always good at egging on his older brother. One thing led to another, and on the eve of “The Eddie,” the most revered surf contest on the planet, they got into a scrap, resulting in Bruce’s shiner.

With a lot to smile about, Crosby and Griffin Colapinto premiere their new surf film, DNA, at the Stance headquarters in San Clemente. Photo: Courtesy of Stab Magazine

The waves for the event were absolutely pumping—like shake-the-ground big. Fueled by his resentment for his brother, Bruce went out and stole the show. He won the contest and ended up on the cover of Surfer magazine.

Sibling rivalries have always been a thing in surfing. From world champ pedigrees like the Irons brothers or CJ and Damien Hobgood, to hard-charging Hawaiians Mike and Derek Ho, or Florida progressives such as Shea and Cory Lopez, that brother versus brother bond— and rivalry—has been responsible for some of surfing’s most inspired moments.

Carrying the mantle today are Griffin and Crosby Colapinto. Good-natured, friendly and happy to share a smile or a wave, they don’t have the razor’s edge temperament of Bruce and Andy, but that doesn’t mean their competitive fire doesn’t burn hot.

A new film entitled DNA, released by

Stab Magazine, showcases the Colapinto boys’ atmospheric talent. Premiering last month at the Stance headquarters in San Clemente, it’s 24 minutes of banger clip after banger clip. It’s hard to imagine there’s a better brotherly duo in the world right now.

Like the early days of Andy, Griffin has already experienced some solid competitive successes. With two Championship Tour victories next to his name this year, Griffin currently is ranked fourth in the world with a good shot at qualifying for the Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lowers, where the world champion will be crowned this September.

Like Andy, Griffin is a precision surfer committed to surfing on the edge—going fast, flying high and putting everything into his turns.

In 2020, Griffin joined the crew at Billabong and Stab Magazine on a video project called “Thank You Andy,” which

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GROM OF THE WEEK

TANNER SANDVIG

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T Tanner Sandvig. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

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his is one of the hardest weeks of the year to pick a Grom of the Week.

NSSA Nationals just wrapped up in Huntington Beach, and we have a whole bunch of national titles to celebrate for the local groms. We’ll try and shine some light on all of them in the weeks to come.

But to start the party, a huge congratulations goes out to San Clemente’s Tanner Sandvig, who is the 2022 Mini Grom National Champion. His successes are proof-positive that good things happen to good people.

was dedicated to the legacy and legend of the fallen three-time world champ.

In the film, Griffin gets to ride Andy’s personal boards and strengthen that connection with one of his heroes.

If we were going to continue with the Irons brothers comparison, Crosby’s got an X-factor akin to Bruce as he was on his way up. A tall, explosive surfer with impeccable style, his surfing’s a unique blend of go-for-broke power and explosive spontaneity.

He’s a cat—just like Bruce. His natural instinct and agility have him riding out of maneuvers as if it were nothing. It’s fun to watch.

As travel restrictions around the world continue to ease, keep an eye on Crosby’s movements. We’ve seen over the past couple winters in Hawaii that he’ll turn and go on anything. A member of Rip Curl’s esteemed team of explorers and chargers, he’s in the perfect position to do some truly epic things.

There are a lot of amazing surf families from San Clemente and Dana Point.

There are siblings firing one another up in the lineups from Salt Creek to T-Street. As a community, we’re lucky to have remarkable role models such as the Colapinto boys.

Check out DNA on Stab’s YouTube channel for more.

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 Sandvig, who’s shown up in this space a few times over the past couple of years, isn’t just a competitive animal, he’s a stoked-out-of-his-mind surfer. I think he may actually live in his wetsuit.

He’s always supporting his friends and fellow surfers and celebrating their successes. He shares other Groms of the Week on his Instagram and is always keeping the vibes right.

Earlier this summer, I had some friends in town from South Africa. They were looking for a family to link up with to surf. Tanner and his family took them in and made them feel right at home. It was the embodiment of the aloha spirit.

With all that said, congratulations, Tanner! Keep doing your thing.

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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Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8 Thursday: Rising mix of Southwest and South/southwest swell rolls in with waist to shoulder high surf, (3-4’+). Light+ to periodically moderate west wind most of the day, easing by the evening.

Outlook: More southerly swell moves in for Friday, setting up chest to head high waves, (4-5’). The swell peaks by the weekend, with chest high to a foot overhead surf, (46’), Saturday through Sunday morning. The waves slowly fade Sunday afternoon. Friday and the weekend have light/variable winds for most of the morning, shifting to a light+ sea breeze in the afternoons.

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