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AUGUST 18-24, 2022 | VOLUME 17, ISSUE 33

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Council Honors Fred Swegles, Don Brown with Wall of Recognition

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(From left) Lucy Day, 10, along with her brothers, Pete 7, and Brooks, 5, pose in front of Clarence Lobo Elementary School during the first day back in classes on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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Big Bear Lake Hires Sund as New City Manager

9 Candidates Qualified for City Council Race

SCHS Football Opens Friday at Oceanside

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“It’s the people that I’ve been involved with, both city staff and all of the organizations I’ve been involved with,” he said. “(San Clemente is) a great town, and I just love being a part of it, and trying to make it a little better. Thank you very much for this honor.”

Illustrating the impact that Swegles, a 65-year-resident of the city, has had, a consensus of 10 people comprised the sponsor group behind his nomination for the Wall of Recognition, including longtime resident Mike Chamberlin.

Chamberlin wrote about Swegles’ service and value to the community.

“Mr. San Clemente,” according to Chamberlin, was raised in San Clemente and graduated from the high school in 1966 before studying journalism at the University of Southern California.

He reported for the San Clemente Sun Post and the Orange County Register, and most recently he wrote a weekly column for the San Clemente Times. During his career, he’s produced countless articles that helped to document the history of the city and provide a substantial impact to the community.

“His tireless commitment to endless City Council meetings, Planning Committee meetings … all so San Clementeans could be informed on a non-partisan basis,” Chamberlin wrote.

“To put it best, I have known Fred for 50 years, and I still don’t know his personal politics.”

Later in Swegles’ career, he traveled the world to find sister cities of the same name, a demonstration of his love for San Clemente that has been unmatched, Chamberlin said.

“After five decades of service to San Clemente, I feel Fred’s name is worthy to be listed among the elite on the Wall of Fame,” Chamberlin finished. “He has done so much for so many. Now, I believe, it is time for the city to do something everlasting for Fred Swegles.”

In 2021, Swegles was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a brain tumor that has limited his ability to come up with words and exhibit his skilled writing. He told SC Times in June that he appreciated the recognition.

Barbara Chamberlin, Swegles’ sister, spoke on his behalf during Tuesday’s meeting.

“Fred’s always loved San Clemente, his home since 1954, and he’s always had a passion of writing about San Clemente and capturing our beautiful town and its people in his photographs,” Barbara said.

“He loves the people here,” she continued. “All of you, the San Clementeans, are the true jewels in his heart, and Fred thanks you so very much for this award.”

Both Brown and Swegles received a certificate of recognition, as well as an individual plaque to be placed on the Wall of Recognition.

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(From right) Local newsman Fred Swegles and active community volunteer Don Brown were presented with plaques from the San Clemente City Council on Tuesday night, Aug. 16, as their names are the latest to be installed on the city’s Wall of Recognition, located at the Community Center in downtown. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Community Icons Don Brown, Fred Swegles Awarded Wall of Recognition Honors

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

A couple more San Clemente legends were added to the city’s Wall of Recognition on Tuesday night, Aug. 16, as the San Clemente City Council honored their countless contributions to the community.

The council approved the recommendation of the Wall of Recognition Committee to honor Don Brown, 78, and Fred Swegles, 73, who will join 42 other recipients celebrated on the wall in the lobby of the San Clemente Community Center, adjacent to a plaque explaining the reasoning behind the honor’s creation.

“This ‘Wall of Recognition’ is dedicated to those individuals who, through their contributions and selfless efforts, have made the City of San Clemente, our community, a better place to live, work, and play,” the plaque reads. “These individuals have been selected by their fellow citizens as individuals who have gone the extra mile for San Clemente, their community.”

Brown, a 13-year resident of San Clemente, moved to the city after spending his professional career as a pilot with the United States Marine Corps, and made an immediate and long-lasting impact.

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Commission, serving as the chairperson for three of them, in addition to a position on the former Coastal Advisory Committee.

The current president of both the San Clemente Exchange Club and PierPride Foundation, as well as the past president for the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area, Brown has spent innumerable hours working to make the city better for people of all ages.

PierPride, the sponsor behind Brown’s nomination, mentioned his involvement in developing the city’s Master Plan as an example of his efforts.

“Far and away, Don’s greatest contribution to our community was his many years’ service on the Planning Commission,” PierPride’s description read.

“Don knows more about our town than anyone. Ask him any question about our town, and he will give you more detail than you thought possible.”

After Mayor Gene James read aloud the certificate of recognition, Brown thanked the City Council for their words before stating how he was proud to be there and blown away by the nomination. He also expressed how honored he was to see and be presented along with Swegles, a longtime newsman and local journalist.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS THURSDAY, AUG. 18

Zoning Administration 3-5 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 20

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 23

Public Safety Committee 3-5:30 p.m. The city’s Public Safety Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect), 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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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24

Design Review Subcommittee 3-5 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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Students, Parents Celebrate First Day Back to School

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Drawings and words of encouragement written in chalk along the sidewalk greeted and led students into Clarence Lobo Elementary School as they entered campus for the start of another school year on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Families and their young students, such as Leo Lekaj, a third-grader, were also welcomed to celebrate the launch of the 2022-2023 academic year by participating in a red-carpet-style photo op at the entrance of the local elementary school.

“I’m excited about seeing my friends again and learning,” said Lekaj, whose favorite subject is science.

Principal Laura Kindron Coy, who is entering her third year as the school principal and fifth year overall at Lobo, said on Monday, Aug. 15, that the first day of a school year is always the start of the “best year yet.”

“Every year is so much better than the one before it, and we end that year thinking, ‘Wow, that was the best year ever,’” she said. “So, the first day of school is just the start of nine months of fun and learning and community and love.”

Since the beginning of summer, the Lobo staff members have prepared extensively for the students’ return, according to Kindron Coy. “We’ve installed a new sensory path this summer, we’ve deep-cleaned the school, we had kids here for YMCA, (and) teachers have been setting up their classrooms,” Kindron Coy said. “I’ve been doing extensive work in planning parent programs to support our parent community here at school.”

The school’s vision statement includes a goal to become a Professional Learn-

At Least 9 Candidates Secure Ballot Spots for Council Race

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

With three seats on the San Clemente City Council up for grabs in the upcoming General Municipal Election this fall, at least nine candidates had—as of Tuesday morning, Aug. 16—secured their spots on the ballot, but incumbent Councilmembers Laura Ferguson and Kathy Ward were not among them.

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Parents Juan and Marta Gomez walked their daughter, Iliana, 7, into Clarence Lobo Elementary for her first day of second grade on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

ing Community, a process of including action research and job-embedded learning for educators, by 2023, and to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support, enabling all students to receive the exact support necessary to succeed.

Kindron Coy said the staff has developed collaborative teams to work through the process to achieve those goals.

She added that she is excited for the preschoolers and kindergarteners to enjoy new playground equipment, and to bring back Native American history lessons as a part of the school’s cultural proficiency work.

The lessons will be in partnership

with the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation 84A, native to Orange County.

Unlike previous school years since the pandemic in 2020, masks will not be required on campus, per regulations set by the California Department of Public Health.

Kindron Coy said that throughout the year, if staff and students display symptoms of COVID-19, the school will continue to test and send individuals home, as well as enforce quarantining if necessary.

The indoor school mask mandate for California was lifted in April of this year—marking a shift from the previous school year, when students and

educators were required to wear masks indoors while on campus.

However, masks are still recommended under CUSD’s COVID-19 safety plan for the current school year. Other CUSD safety guidelines include encouraging families to screen children, requiring staff to self-screen, posting signage reminding students to wash their hands, and the school frequently cleaning surfaces.

CUSD is also changing air filters on a regular basis and providing “adequate” air flow, according to their safety plan.

Social distancing and vaccinations are not currently mandated.

Collin Breaux contributed to this story.

the process to seek elected office by collecting petition papers, one had withdrawn, and 10 others had qualified for a ballot placement. However, after receiving certification, Cameron Cosgrove announced this week that he has withdrawn from the race.

The candidates who are certain to run in the Nov. 8 council race include incumbent Councilmember Steve Knoblock, Aaron T. Washington Jr., Donna Vidrine, Dennis Kamp, Zhen Wu, Martina McBurney-Wheeler, Mark Enmeier, Ashley Williams and Chanel Fetty.

The initial period for prospective candidates to file ended at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. That deadline was extended to Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. as Ferguson and Ward did not file

their papers, City Clerk Joanne Baade announced late Friday.

“State law provides for an automatic five calendar-day extension when one or more incumbents whose term is due to expire fails to file by the standard deadline,” Baade said in the emailed announcement. “Because only Steve Knoblock filed for reelection, the extended nomination period is in effect.”

According to Baade, Ward and Ferguson could not file during the five-day extension, therefore precluding them from running for reelection.

Ward was first elected to the council in 2014 and reelected in 2018, serving twice as mayor during her tenure. In an email to San Clemente Times on Tuesday, Aug. 16, she explained her

decision not to run.

“While it has been my absolute honor to be elected and serve the residents of San Clemente, it is time for me to move on to other opportunities I would like to pursue,” Ward wrote. “I have found this time to be challenging and rewarding in what we have accomplished in the last eight years.”

Ferguson served one term on the council after being elected in 2018. In the spring of 2020, at a tumultuous time for the council, Ferguson was thrust into the position of acting mayor following former Councilmember Dan Bane’s departure and amid the start of the global pandemic.

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Big Bear Lake Hires Sund as New City Manager

experience in municipal government.

Councilmember Alex Lee, the lone vote against Sund’s contract, explained that his dissenting decision had nothing to do with Sund’s capabilities. Rather, he said, his concern was over the politics of the current council hiring a new city manager just before the upcoming election, when new elected officials are set to take the dais.

“One concern I have, and probably the chief concern, is the politics, the appearance of the politics. This council should do like other councils and wait,” Lee said, before raising another issue over the salary.

Calling the decision fiscally irresponsible, Lee noted that $265,000 salary is more than what the governor of California and other comparable city managers make.

“I cannot support the package, nor can I support the timing of this appointment,” Lee said. “I would love to have my hands on the appointment of the next city manager, but that would be selfish,

and that would be political.”

The move to Big Bear comes just more than a year since a San Clemente City Council majority voted to promote Sund to the chief executive position under a three-year contract with a base salary just shy of $250,000.

Sund has been with the City of San Clemente since late 2013, when he was hired as the assistant city manager.

Sund briefly served as the interim city manager while the council worked to find a replacement for his predecessor, James Makshanoff. Makshanoff left the city for Pomona in January 2020, prompting the council to appoint Robert Dunek as acting city manager.

Dunek was under a six-month contract with the city that expired in June 2020. The council at the time, which had only four members, rejected Dunek’s contract extension in a 2-0-2 vote, leading to Sund being elevated to the role in an interim capacity.

Sund’s tenure with the city has not been without controversy. Sund has

faced public criticism from residents, former employees and even Councilmember Laura Ferguson, who has named him, along with James and Councilmember Kathy Ward, in a lawsuit that accuses the city of Public Records Act violations.

Sund and Ferguson, who was previously the city’s public information officer, have had a history of publicly clashing over transparency concerns. During the council’s May 2021 meeting to approve his promotion, she stated that she didn’t believe his actions during the pandemic were responsible.

In an emailed statement, Ferguson on Tuesday, Aug. 16, said, “We move forward, and it is my hope that the next city manager who is appointed will uphold the high standards we have set for our City and will put the citizens first.“ As the longest-tenured member on the council, Ward’s professional relationship with Sund extends back to 2014. Following the news of Sund’s departure, Ward said that “the City of Big Bear Lake is gaining a seasoned and experienced city manager that has served our city well.”

“We ask a lot from our city managers,” Ward said in a text message. “Since my time on council, we regulated several quality-of-life issues—vacation rentals, sober living homes, and we stopped a toll road going through the middle of our city.

I wish him further success in his next position, and I am grateful for his service.”

During the City Council’s closed session meeting on Tuesday night, a motion was made to make an appointment to the city manager position; however, according to the city attorney, that motion failed.

The council later voted unanimously in the public session to create a council subcommittee comprising James and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, who will be tasked with recruiting candidates for an interim city manager role.

ments in favor of making the positions appointive.

This year’s slate of candidates includes some who had previously run for office during the prior election season in 2020.

Washington campaigned for one of two four-year vacancies on the council in the 2020 election and finished third, behind current Mayor Gene James and Duncan.

Washington wrote in a July 30 Facebook post that his platform included public safety and homelessness, careful consideration of transportation issues to maintain San Clemente’s “small town feel,” restoring sand to beaches, the city budget, and supporting schools and efforts to keep children away from drugs.

Vidrine, who finished third in the special election for the two-year term on the council that saw Councilmember Knoblock emerge victorious, has pushed to prioritize community health, public safety and environmental stewardship, as well as serving seniors, families, and veterans, and transparent governing.

Wu, another council hopeful from the 2020 race, referenced his service on multiple committees within the city government on his campaign website, as well as mentioning his desires to uphold the General Plan, address issues such as affordable housing and the water supply, and improve government accountability and efficiency to reverse the trend of “eroded” public trust in city leadership.

Enmeier, who has taught multiple Advanced Placement history courses

within the Capistrano Unified School District since 2008, according to his LinkedIn profile, announced his candidacy on Twitter on Aug. 11.

“When elected, I hope to bring a sense of civility back to our governing board, and get us back to being ‘One Town, One Team,’” Enmeier said in his announcement video, referring to the San Clemente High School football team’s motto. “What that means is building better roads, having better transportation, building better schools, and being economically and environmentally responsible.”

The election will be decided on Nov. 8. Ballots are expected to hit registered voters’ mailboxes by early October.

Shawn Raymundo contributed to this report.

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

The City of Big Bear Lake has tapped San Clemente City Manager Erik Sund to be its new chief executive.

During a special meeting on Aug. 11, the Big Bear City Council voted, 4-1, to approve a city manager agreement with Sund, who is set to earn an annual salary of $265,000, plus benefits that include health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, among other things.

The employment agreement will begin on Sept. 19, according to the City of Big Bear Lake.

“I have nothing but love for the San Clemente community. It has been an extreme honor to serve this City for almost nine years,” Sund said in an emailed response. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I was afforded to serve as its City Manager.”

Sund went on to also express his gratitude to the city staff, whom he said were the “true heroes” behind the local government.

“Without them, I wouldn’t have been successful, and they are the true heroes that keep this City beautiful, or more appropriately, the beautiful Spanish Village by the Sea,” added Sund, confirming that his final day with the city is Sept. 9.

In a text message to San Clemente Times on Aug. 12, Mayor Gene James called Sund a “dedicated servant with a vast wealth of knowledge.”

“Our loss is a gain for Big Bear Lake,” James continued. “I wish Erik the very best in his new endeavor.”

The council majority in Big Bear Lake, along with its city’s interim city manager, Jeff Matheiu, praised Sund and his

(Cont. from page 4) wrote that it had been an honor to serve San Clemente residents.

“I am proud of my years of service on the San Clemente City Council. Positive accomplishments were achieved along with challenges met,” Ferguson’s statement read. “San Clemente is a wonderful community with a bright future. I wish everyone well.”

Voters this fall will also find a couple of ballot measures in San Clemente. The two measures, U and V, will determine whether the positions of San Clemente’s city clerk and city treasurer should be appointed by the council.

The council voted to add the measures during a June 7 meeting, in which Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan and Ward were also tasked with drafting arguSan Clemente Times August 18-24, 2022

Erik Sund, pictured here during the City Council’s Aug. 16 meeting, is set to leave the City of San Clemente for the chief executive role with the City of Big Bear Lake on Sept. 9. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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GUEST OPINION | The Business Buzz by Jim Wynne and Arrow Santos

Tough Talks Just Got Easier D ifficult conversations can be, well, difficult, and yet it seems we are having them more often.

Lately, it even feels as if we exclusively have unpleasant interactions.

It’s not just online, but actual in-person encounters that quickly turn nasty.

It seems everyone is wearing a shirt, hat, mask, or bumper sticker specifically intended to provoke a response from “the others.” This aggressive approach never changes anyone’s mind and only successfully radicalizes people deeper into their dug-in mental trenches.

And, to be honest, we are not even trying to change minds.

Truthfully, we are lashing out at a world we perceive to be unfair and out of order, and we want to hit back in any way we can, because clearly this is all your fault, and if you would just use your stupid, tiny, cobweb-covered brain and try picking up your knuckles while walking around breathing through your mouth with your maladroit generational wealth that you don’t even realize most people don’t also have—and which makes you think your biggest problem is having to pay for maintenance and find parking for your four-vehicle household—then maybe we could actually have a country that still functions in a way I feel fairly acknowledges my tax contribution and white-collar hard work (because this ocean view doesn’t pay for itself) and very important personal national agenda and ideals for earning more money and raising a family to secure my future legacy when I am worm food and no one cares or remember any of this in 50 years because we’re all dead.

Wait, what am I supposed to be writing about again?

Oh, yes, I remember now. The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is ex-

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cited to sponsor the upcoming “Difficult Conversations Workshop: The Art and Science of Working Together” on Sept.

10. Facilitated by author and nonprofit founder Kern Beare, this workshop will cover: THE BUSINESS BUZZ

BY JIM WYNNE

• Why difficult conversations often trigger our fight/ flight survival drive, and how that shuts down our brain’s ability to listen, be present and take in new information.

THE BUSINESS BUZZ

• Why trust is essential when navBY ARROW SANTOS igating a difficult conversation, and how we can quickly establish trust even with someone we don’t know well.

• How our personal story can get in the way of clear communication, and how to look “beyond” our story to access our innate capacity for connection, creativity and collaboration.

• How understanding the “three dimensions” of difficult conversations can help us move more quickly from conflict to resolution.

• How to find love deep in your soul for those unavoidable special idiots in your life. (Just kidding, I made this last one up.)

San Clemente Chamber of Commerce board member and local business owner Tyler Boden shared,“This workshop dives

al is in the wrong business. He should be a priest or pastor, not government official.

The proposal was religious in nature and mentioned God several times, thus violating the concept of separation of church and state guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution.

It is good to note that in the Pledge of Allegiance, the words “under God,” were added by President Eisenhower in 1954.

The original Pledge of Allegiance read, “One nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all,” and that includes agnostics and atheists.

RESPONSE TO ‘COUNCIL STRIKES ‘SANCTUARY FOR LIFE’ RESOLUTION’ ALBA FARFAGLIA, San Clemente Officials rejected a councilman’s proposal to ban abortions in San Clemente.

The councilman who wrote the propos-

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into the science behind what’s happening in our brains during conversations with those we disagree with, and challenges us to think more critically about our perspective. This is a must-attend for anyone who engages in discourse at any level.”

Not only will this event transform your approach to daily life by changing your heart and mind, but you’ll also get to enjoy excellent local catering from ZebraHouse Coffee for breakfast, lunch, and coffee during this all-day workshop.

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Seats are expected to sell out, so register as soon as possible, because we could all use you learning how to think correctly, finally. (Hey, man, I haven’t gone to the workshop yet; just sign up, alright?!)

Jim Wynne, president of WynneCRE, is a San Clemente local, San Onofre Surfing Club president, and father of five, who serves as the immediate past chairman for the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.

Arrow Santos is a San Clemente native, professional writer/photographer and marketing director of WynneCRE. 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.

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MONDAY | 22 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/social-activities/. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.

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THURSDAY | 18 GOING SOLO PARTY 6-8 p.m. Single and have not mingled in a while? The Abode is hosting a party to unite all singles in the local area.

Become part of the solo squad while getting to know each other over wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Abode knows how nerve-wracking it may feel to put yourself out there. That is why The Abode wants to host a casual, no-strings-attached atmosphere while meeting other people in Orange County. The “date” begins at 6 p.m. at the home and garden store The Abode, located at 228 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. Let’s offer cheers with Solo cups to going solo. theabodesc.com.

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‘Prey’ Is Worthy of Predecessor

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Trachtenberg’s soft reboot of Fox’s famous Predator franchise, fittingly called Prey, is the first time I’ve seen critics unanimously agree that this straight-to-streaming film “should have been released in theaters.”

After Shane Black’s ridiculous The Predator (2018) four years ago, Prey not only delivers what most were not expecting, it also reestab-

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Jacque Nunez helps celebrate the grand opening of Putuidem Village in San Juan Capistrano in December 2021.

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WEDNESDAY | 24 THE ACJACHEMEN NATION—ALIVE AND WELL 6-9:30 p.m. Learn about the indigenous lifestyle of the first people of Orange County—the Acjachemen Nation. Jacque Nunez, a member of the Acjachemen Tribe, chair of Education for 15 years, a graduate of USC, and an award winner of American Forensic League, will lead the lecture that the San Onofre Parks Foundation is hosting. Since 1997, Nunez has worked for the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center and Mission San Juan Capistrano as their Native American Storyteller. Working as a master storyteller, teacher, singer, director, writer and cultural consultant, Nunez has made a successful career out of sharing her Acjachemen ancestral lineage. She prides herself on preserving and passing her culture along through the oral Native American tradition of storytelling. A special guest will perform traditional music and song during the hosted reception. Tickets are $15 in advance at jacquenunez.eventbrite.com; $20 at the door, if seats available. The Historic Cottage at San Clemente State Beach. 949.366.8599. sanoparks.org.

TWILIGHT TUESDAYS 5-8 p.m. For one last Tuesday night, enjoy extended hours at Casa Romantica through sunset, picnic on the grounds, and view the art exhibition Shape and Structure: Gemels by CHIAOZZA. General admission is $5. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

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COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE 10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and

watch an acoustic performance with local musicians in Casa Romantica’s Main Salon. This week, Casa will host Kim Johnson. The concert is included with the price of general admission.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San

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-yournumber game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

lishes the old 1980s action-horror classic four decades later.

In the greater wilderness of 1700s pre-America, Naru (Amber Midthunder) is a female member of the Comanche tribe who wants to hunt and fight with the men instead of work domestically. Her older brother, Taabe (Dakota Beavers), already has the strength and skill she longs for, and thinks she’s in over her head.

When the bigger animals in the forest start getting brutally killed, Naru senses something unusual is lurking in the tribe’s territory.

Prey has been getting lots of praise for cleverly reinventing the Predator franchise, as well as putting the spotlight on Native American characters as film leads.

It makes sense the first prequel in the

series would be set in historic Native years, as John McTiernan’s original Predator (1987), and most of the sequels, take place in the jungle, among natural surroundings.

The few complaints I’ve seen of Prey didn’t actually bother me. One is that everyone in the movie speaks English, when obviously they would be speaking Comanche. Because the characters are speaking English anyway, I don’t mind the dialogue and characters sounding somewhat modern, because this is ultimately a fictional fantasy with contemporary actors.

(And for those who did enjoy Prey enough to watch it again already, there actually is a Comanche-dubbed version also featured on Hulu.)

Another criticism I’ve seen is about the

heavy CG effects during the action scenes.

Naru’s canine companion, Sarii, is played by a real dog for its screentime, but all the big, wild animals are CG-animated.

I’m fine with mixing both practical effects and computer graphics, and I have to agree with the filmmakers that it’s probably easier for both humans and animals to just artificially create huge grizzly bears and wolves, rather than train them.

All in all, Prey does the simple, basic task of giving audiences quality popcorn entertainment without any fluff. Midthunder, Beavers and Trachtenberg, who also directed the refreshingly subversive 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), are impressive, and I’m excited to see what all three of them do next. SC

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GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by

Shelley Murphy

THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER H

appy “DOGust”!

August has gone to the dogs: This month celebrates the annual Clear the Shelters campaign, and National Dog Day is Aug. 26.

As far back as I can remember, my two boys wanted a dog.

I held out until my sons were a freshman and senior in high school. I know, it makes no sense. Maybe, I hoped a dog would entice my older son to leave his college dorm and return home to visit his furry friend.

Through the years when the subject of adopting a dog arose, my husband simply said, “No.” LIFE’S A BEACH This response

BY SHELLEY MURPHY uttered by a man who had never owned a dog—ever. The closest he came was his childhood pet lizard on a leash (that’s another story).

Determined to find our dog, my sons and I snuck out to several shelters. We settled on a Lab-mix who stole our hearts with her beautiful big brown eyes.

My sons named her Lilikoi (Lili) Cujo.

At the shelter, we were warned that Lili had been abused. The monster(s) who’d hurt and traumatized her left scars.

When we raised a hand to pet her

head, she would duck or run. We weren’t deterred; instead, we were determined to love her and gain her trust.

On Jan. 31, 2012, they finally got their dog.

My boys knew they weren’t getting a basketball prodigy like Air Bud, but they hoped for something between an athletic pup and a leashed lizard.

The day of Lili’s homecoming, we realized we’d underestimated our challenge and our dog.

As we drove from the shelter, Lili began shaking like a leaf. Arriving home, she bolted from the car, ran into the street and hid underneath a nearby parked car.

My younger son’s friend, in a white T-shirt, shimmied on his stomach under the car and rescued her.

We tried consoling her that day and night, but our united efforts failed.

The following morning, as I stood in the kitchen, I saw Lili digging in the backyard.

At first, I was relieved and thought she was marking her spot. But, upon second glance, I realized she was on a mission like an escapee from Alcatraz.

I ran into the backyard just as she ducked her head under the iron fencing and pulled her back into our yard.

I learned that morning she is persistent; it’s perhaps her most marked trait.

On Day 3, Lili made her great escape and vanished. My husband, who didn’t want the dog, searched more than anyone, spending hours and days in the hills behind our home.

After three weeks of February’s freezing temperatures and hailstorms, my husband suggested we donate her dog food; I reluctantly agreed.

Hours later, Animal Control called; they’d found Lili burrowed in the hillside behind our house. Overjoyed, I raced to bring her home, but she didn’t share my enthusiasm.

Her return lasted one night. The dogged fugitive disappeared again the next day.

Dejected, we realized she was likely gone for good.

The next morning, my older son opened the garage door, and there on the driveway sat the escapist.

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From that day forward, she flatly refused to leave the house.

My sons and I tried to get her outside, but soon admitted defeat.

My husband, however, devoted every morning and evening to connecting the leash to her collar and standing on the driveway, literally inching toward the sidewalk.

Perhaps my husband’s most marked trait is his patience.

Eventually, her persistence gave way to his patience, and after nine months, they ventured on the first of innumerable walks together.

Today, they are inseparable, and Lili tolerates the rest of us. In the evenings, Lili waits for the sound of my husband’s car,

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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.

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then races toward it with Air Bud’s agility.

Adopting a dog is a major responsibility—just ask my husband.

But it also delivers great rewards; their bond of loyalty, companionship, and affection is unbreakable.

Turns out, you can teach old dogs new tricks.

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

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Six-year-old Sally is quite the gentle soul. This black-and-white beauty can be a tiny bit timid at first meeting, but quickly shows you her loving side. With her mild-mannered temperament, Sally would do best in a quiet home where she can settle in and become the lap cat she’s always wanted to be.

If you are interested in adopting Sally, please visit petprojectfoundation.org.

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SC LIVING (Clockwise from top) Grooveswitch, a funk-soul band from Long Beach, performs at the Bottom of Del Mar stage during the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on Sunday, Aug. 14.

Knights of Columbus volunteers smoke and sell tri-tip sandwiches.

Reggae-rock band Common Sense performs at the Center of Del Mar stage.

A festivalgoer enjoys the bungee trampoline in the Kids’ Zone.

Contestants compete in the Gibroni’s Pizza Eating Contest held at the Top of Del Mar stage.

Photos: Keaton Larson

Bands Turn Up the Heat in Downtown San Clemente for the Fiesta Music Festival

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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here was a whole lot of face melting in Downtown San Clemente this past Sunday, Aug. 14.

It wasn’t just because of the sweltering summer heat in South Orange County, though. Rather, it was the

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powerhouse of rock, alternative, country, punk and reggae bands that all rocked the stages along Avenida Del Mar for the return of the Fiesta Music Festival.

An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 residents and visitors congregated downtown throughout the day for the San

Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s 67th annual event—the first since 2019, following a pandemic-related hiatus.

“It was wonderful to see our community members gather downtown post-pandemic—catching up with friends and neighbors, making memories and ‘just having fun’ in a place that we all love,” Chamber of Commerce CEO Susie Lantz said in an email on Monday, Aug. 15.

Lantz said the Chamber was thankful to the community for supporting this year’s event, which, she also highlighted, included a new Bike Corral to encourage visitors to utilize alternative modes of transportation.

“Thank you to all who participated responsibly,” Lantz said in the email. “The bike corral was a huge success, and we look forward to working alongside the city to creatively support San Clemente’s bicycle boom.”

Throughout the hot summer day, festivalgoers got to enjoy some brews and food, en-

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gage in activities and games, and, of course, jam out to live music by nearly two dozen bands that performed on three stages.

“Events such as the Fiesta Music Festival support our hard-working local businesses and nonprofit organizations that make San Clemente a better place for everyone,” Lantz said in the email.

This year’s headlining acts at the Center Stage of Avenida Del Mar included Swami John Reis, Pounded By the Surf and Common Sense, along with Tunnel Vision, which closed out the festivities.

Left Coast Brewing supplied the day’s beer offerings, while various nonprofit organizations served up eats such as tri-tip sandwiches, tacos and burritos, and Italian sausages. Some hungry individuals also competed in a pizza-eating contest that Gibroni’s Pizza hosted.

“While continuing to deliver terrific live music performances,” Lantz wrote,“we look forward to further developing the family-friendly aspects of the event.” SC

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Back to School for Teens O nce again, summer break flew by, and here we are getting our teens back to middle school and high school and off to college.

I find this a challenging time of year, as we go from easygoing beach days, sleeping in, impromptu meals, to a much more structured schedule that often requires household adults to enforce rules that do not apply during summer vacation.

I have many great memories of fun summer nights when I was a teen and as a family, letting bedtimes slide. The imminent start of the school year always came with a panic in shifting sleep schedules.

Although our teens get 30 extra min-

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utes in the morning this year, it is still important to prioritize sleep for their developing brains and bodies.

Though sleep specialists recommend teens get an average of eight to 10 hours of sleep a night, the CDC found that WELLNESS & 72.7% of high school PREVENTION students were getBY SUSAN PARMELEE ting less than eight hours on school nights.

This can have significant impacts on students’ mental and physical well-being, as well as on their academic performance.

We can help teens with this transition by helping them establish healthy sleep habits.

Build up to the time shift by slowly adjusting their sleep schedule in 15-minute increments, encourage regular exercise, limit naps to 30 minutes or less a day (some sleep scientists discourage adolescent napping), and avoid screen time right before bed.

It can also be challenging for teens to juggle the demands of school, extracurriculars, and jobs. Parents should try to validate these challenges, while helping them develop tools for managing these demands.

Some teens might find it helpful to

plan and stay ahead with a wall calendar or personal planner, where they can mark the dates of their exams, important assignments, and any other commitments they may have.

Planning out their semester can also give teens the opportunity to say “no” to other activities if their schedules are beginning to fill. Helping teens organize their schedules builds important skills in time management, boundaries, and workload expectations.

Families with young people transitioning to middle school, high school, or college have the added factor of supporting their child through a major life transition. We can ease the discomfort by helping them establish a consistent and organized homework and schoolday preparation routine.

It is good to establish a quiet, distraction-free workspace, and to encourage a consistent homework time. Help avoid rushed mornings by choosing school clothes and packing backpacks and extracurricular equipment the night before.

As your teen becomes more structured and organized, be sure to praise and encourage them for successful efforts and improvements. Forethought and focus are usually not the strong suit of most young teens, but with a little routine and preparation, we can help set

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them up for less stress and more success.

Older teens who are transitioning to college will likely require a more hands-off approach as they begin to adjust to life away from home. However, it is still important to offer our teens guidance that will leave them feeling capable and empowered as they begin to embrace adulthood.

Have open discussions with college-bound teens about their fears, expectations, and anxieties. Listen without judgment or comment, give them space to process their feelings, and ask them what they need from you.

If they are open to it, brainstorm solutions to their concerns and help them find resources that they may not have thought of previously.

Transitions can be very challenging for any teen, but with proper support, positive encouragement, and appropriate guidance, you will likely be amazed at how your teen has transformed during this academic year.

Susan Parmelee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and executive director of the Wellness & Prevention Center: wpc-oc.org.

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Clean Slate SCHS girls volleyball sweeps Mission Viejo in season opener

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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uesday, Aug. 16, opened a new school year for San Clemente High School and a new season for the Triton girls volleyball team.

Coaches in every sport have always said the first day of school is a tough day for a practice or a game, let alone a season opener, with all the distraction the day brings. Not to mention the overwhelming humidity that showed up in the San Clemente gym on Tuesday night.

However, the Tritons found their focus and finished off Mission Viejo in dominant fashion, 25-16, 25-11, 25-11, to start their season on the right track.

“We missed five serves in the beginning of the first set, and it was tight,” San Clemente coach Casey Swenson said.

“It was close for a bit. We were looking good, but we were just making mistakes.

They call a timeout, it’s like 17-13, and I

San Clemente girls volleyball had a near-perfect season opener, as the Tritons rolled through Mission Viejo, utilizing their own roster full of newcomers to the team. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

said, ‘Let’s just take care of the ball. Clean it up.’ From that point on, it was really smooth and clean.”

San Clemente led by as many as nine points early in the second set and closed with the final seven points for a 2-0 lead.

In the third set, the Tritons opened with 5-0 and 8-1 leads and finished the match with a 7-1 run to complete the easy sweep.

“All of our pieces were working really well together,” senior outside hitter Lily Dwinell said. “We were able to accom-

plish what we came to do.”

Dwinell was an all-around standout with nine kills and a team-high five digs.

Junior outside hitter Sofia Williams posted a team-high 12 kills, and sophomore outside hitter Quinn Loper contributed seven kills.

As the Tritons rolled through the Diablos, Swenson was able to roll through his roster, which is crucial to get early experience across the board for a team with seven returners, 10 new players and two starting sophomores.

pending a CIF-SS decision as of press time on Wednesday. Redden will get the early opportunity to put his stamp on the position, especially if Mills is subject to a transfer sit-out period, which would last until late September.

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Fall Sports Getting Started

Football Opens Season at Oceanside on Friday The Battle for the Base kicks off another high school football season on Friday, Aug. 19, as San Clemente travels south across Camp Pendleton to Oceanside High School.

This will be the sixth installment of the series, with the Tritons winning the four previous editions over the Pirates.

Friday will be a good opening test of San Clemente’s physicality. Oceanside is never short on size, and that continues with Roberto Garcia and Daniel Herrera on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

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“This year, we’re having to ask our newcomers to do stuff they haven’t done before, play positions that they haven’t before,” Swenson said. “What I’m so proud of is they’re all just jumping in.

It’s team mentality from top to bottom.

You got to see that in Game 3. You saw girls in that probably their whole career they’ve been an outside or a DS (defensive specialist), and here they are setting and playing middle blocker.”

Despite the influx of new blood, San Clemente has its goals set higher than last year’s tie for the top of the South Coast League and first-round exit in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. The Tritons split with Aliso Niguel in league play, and then lost to Sierra Canyon in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs and second round of the CIF State Regionals.

“It was a funny one last year,” Swenson said. “Having such a high, winning a share of the league championship at the end of the season, then winning/losing that coin flip. Aliso gets to go on and win Division 2, and we’re playing really tough teams in Division 1. I think this group is going to be more ready for that challenge. If we’re going to be in Division 1, they’re really going to go for it.”

San Clemente hosts Laguna Beach on Thursday, Aug. 18, and will play in the Tesoro tournament this weekend. The Tritons play at Beckman on Monday, Aug. 22, and are back in San Clemente to host Foothill on Tuesday, Aug. 23. League play begins on Sept. 15 against San Juan Hills. SC

San Clemente football opens the season on Friday at Oceanside. The Tritons have won the past four installments of the Battle for the Base. Photo: Keaton Larson

and Herrera is listed at 6-foot-2, 315 pounds. They’ll open lanes for returning running back Georgie Nau, and they’ll try to disrupt a San Clemente offense looking to reestablish itself after an upand-down 2021.

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While some fall sports get into action right away, including football and girls volleyball, a few more are still down the road.

Boys water polo kicks off on Aug. 31 at Beckman, but the Tritons don’t play their first home match until league play against Tesoro on Oct. 5.

Boys and girls cross country gets going in earnest on Sept. 10, as the girls race at the Laguna Hills Invitational and the boys travel to Hawaii for the Iolani Invitational.

Girls golf and girls tennis also get started next month.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS T-STREET OVERPASS CONCRETE REHABILITATION Project No. 23804 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: T-STREET OVERPASS CONCRETE REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 23804 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 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. The project includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, methods and processes, tools, implements and machinery which are necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.

The Trafalgar “T-Street” pedestrian overcrossing bridge is located at the intersection of Esplande & W. Paseo De Cristobal in the City of San Clemente, CA adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. The work to be performed, in general consists of addressing localized concrete spalling, concrete cracking for some structural/non-structural elements of the T-Street” pedestrian overcrossing bridge.

4. Contract Time. The work must be completed within thirty (30) 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.

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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.

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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.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

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

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 within 24 hours of 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 T-STREET OVERPASS CONCRETE REHABILITATION Project No. 23804 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 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 Cali-

fornia 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 balance of the work.

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.

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. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the job site on September 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. 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.

13. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Belgin Cuhadaroglu at cuhadaroglub@san-clemente.org no later than September 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

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 August 18, 2022.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM H. GREEN Case Number: 30-2022-01268189-PR-PW-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of WILLIAM H. GREEN A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARTHA BANKS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: A. Date: September 8, 2022 Time: 09:30 a.m. in Dept: C08, B. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) If you plan to appear, you must attend the hearing by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the courts website at: http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/ probate-mental -health.html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call (657)6228278 for assistance.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Charles A. Lucero, 870 Market Street, Suite 1128, San Francisco, CA 94102 Ph: (415)982-1510 Published in: San Clemente Times, Aug 18, 25, Sept 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226639209 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.CREATIVE DESIGNS STUDIO

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/21/2022 IRIS ANDERSON/s/I ANDERSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/29/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226640030 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PETE FOWLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. DBA ADVANCED ANALYSIS 905 CALLE AMANECER SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): PETE FOWLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC 905 CALLE AMANECER SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a PETE FOWLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC./s/PETER D. FOWLER, PETE FOWLER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/21/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01270841 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BARI LYNN LOSCHIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name BARI LYNN LOSCHIN Proposed Name LYNN ALIZA LOSCHIN

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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: 10/18/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 07/20/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/CARTER FANN, CARTER FANN, GENERAL MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/25/2022.

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The Man Who Started It All From surfing San Onofre for the first time to bringing outrigger canoe racing to California, nobody did it quite like Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ast weekend, the annual Whitey Harrison Canoe Classic celebrated 50 years of racing and good times.

Hosted by the Dana Outrigger Canoe Club, this bit of living, breathing, paddling history is a 20-mile, 9-person outrigger canoe race that kicks off just outside the Dana Point Harbor before heading north to Laguna Beach. The boats turn around at Main Beach in Laguna before heading for the finish line at Doheny Beach.

And while the race was subject to a bit of a fog delay on Saturday morning, Aug. 13, once the paddlers hit the water, it was on. With the men’s, women’s and coed divisions loaded with talent from all over the paddling world, and Harrison’s extended family on hand to soak in the celebration, it was a beautiful day on the water.

Named after Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison, the race is dedicated to the man’s memory and legacy. Considered one of the earliest pioneers of California surf and beach culture, Harrison’s impact up and down the coast of California cannot be understated. “(Pete) Peterson and (Whitey) Harrison

Paddlers take to the water for the 50th Whitey Harrison Canoe Classic on Saturday, Aug. 13. Photo: Alan Gibby

were the two best surfers in California in the 1930s,” wrote one of surfing’s earliest photographers, Don James. “Each of them had won the prestigious Pacific Coast Championship. Both were incredible watermen who excelled at diving, canoe surfing, sailing, swimming, body surfing, tandem riding, fishing, and boat and board building, in addition to conventional stand-up surfing.”

Born in Garden Grove in 1913, Harrison first started surfing in 1925. The boards of choice during this era were largely self-made, 130-pound redwood planks.

Undaunted, Harrison cut his teeth on the waves at Corona del Mar. A decade later, he became the first person to surf San Onofre.

In 1932, Harrison decided it was time to make a pilgrimage to Hawaii, so he stowed away on a cruise ship bound for Waikiki, though he was caught before he could set foot on Hawaiian soil and sent back to the mainland.

Remarkably persistent, less than 24 hours later, he once again stowed away on a boat. And once again, he was caught.

But this time, he was allowed to stay in the Islands. The experience was transformative.

It was in Hawaii that Harrison was exposed to Hawaiian culture and the aloha spirit. Highly influenced by luminaries such as Duke Kahanamoku, Harrison returned to California and shared what he’d learned. Harrison came back to Hawaii in the late 1930s, where he was among the first to surf the now-famous North Shore.

“Being on the ocean is life itself,” Harrison famously once said.

In keeping with his passion for all things Polynesian, Harrison introduced outrigger canoe racing to California in 1936. More than 20 years later, in 1959, the first official club competition was held featuring a team from Oahu racing against Harrison’s crew of Golden State upstarts.

The race went from Catalina to Newport.

“The Hawaiians made the 30-mile crossing in five hours,” Harrison later said. “We did it in 5 hours, 11 minutes.

That was the beginning of outrigger canoe racing on the mainland.”

The annual Whitey Harrison Canoe Classic started in Newport Beach, before being included in the Dana Point Harbor opening ceremonies in 1971.

With deep roots in the Dana Point area, in 1946, Harrison met and married Cecelia Yorba, a descendant from a California Spanish land grant family. They lived in her 18th-century adobe house in San Juan Capistrano, less than a mile inland from Doheny. The family continues to own and live in the home to this day.

Harrison died of a heart attack in 1993 while driving home with his wife after a morning swim in Hawaii.

“He was part of the lore and legend of surfing,” Steve Pezman, co-founder of The Surfer’s Journal, explained in Harrison’s 1993 Los Angeles Times obituary. “And Lorrin was a major player in the culture in those naive days when California wasn’t carpeted with subdivisions.”

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

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GROMS OF THE WEEK

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T Summer may be over for the groms heading back to school this week, but more goodness is still to come in the weeks and months ahead. Photo: Courtesy of JP Van Swae/Cosmic Creek Surf Festival

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ime flies when you’re having fun.

All of a sudden, after a summer of surf and sunshine, a lot of local students headed back to school this week. And while there’s still officially another month of summer ahead of us, the school year must begin.

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were born.

Best of all, there is more goodness to come in the weeks and months ahead.

We’re rolling into the best time of year in the local waters, when the days are still long, the water warm and the swells kissed by light east winds.

As we roll into September, a consortium of the best surfers in the world will land at Lowers for the Rip Curl WSL Finals, and the 2022 men’s and women’s world titles will be decided right here in our backyard.

Plus, there is all the upcoming action among the NSSA, WSA, middle school and high school surf teams about which to get fired up.

We are taking a break from our regular programming here to wish all the student surfers out there an epic 2022-23 school year. Good luck, study hard, surf hard and may your grades be as good as the waves. SC sanclementetimes.com

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