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Develop & Inspire Parisian Arts Instructor Set to Open Side Street Art Studio E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3

With the help of her family, including her pet dog Oscar, Claire Kavaya will soon open her new Side Street Art Studio on Avenida Cabrillo. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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Max Berg Park Neighbors Seek Community Action

Family, Friends Remember Life of Courtney Smith

SCHS Football Relies on Ground Game in Home Opener

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and is excited to bring her knowledge to the community.

“I’m just hoping to teach just like I did in Paris, and to try to make people happy, and that they come out of the studio with a painting they’re proud of,” she said.

From the age of 12, Kavaya knew her dream job was to teach art to adults in a studio and worked hard to achieve her goal.

She first fell in love with the United States after spending three years at a French school in Houston, Texas, before moving back to Paris, where she grew up

and has spent most of her life. Kavaya later graduated from high school, studied at a preparatory school, and spent five years at the Beaux-Arts de Paris art school before graduating at 24 years old.

After finding freelance work to help open and teach in a new studio in the city’s 15th Arrondissement, or district, the gig turned into a 13-year stay that Kavaya loved.

“I told myself the very first class, that’s where I belong,” she said. “That’s what I was meant to do, and I was very comfortable in it.”

Years later, she met her husband, Peter, who played professional hockey in France in 2018. The two visited Peter’s hometown of San Clemente that summer, and Kavaya got her first taste of the city.

Her husband was forced to move back to town to find work after COVID-19 hit,

and Kavaya was especially excited to move to the U.S. once again. She bought the San Clemente studio from its previous owner with the intention of redoing everything with the help of her fatherin-law, Steve, who retired from a career in the construction industry.

However, the pandemic drew out the process of obtaining a green card for more than two years. She finally made her way to San Clemente earlier in August, with the studio nearly ready to open thanks to her parents-in-law’s help.

“I’m glad I also took three weeks to really settle in, and now I think I will be ready after the opening to welcome the students and start working,” Kavaya said of the time she took to rest following her overseas flight.

She added that she does not plan on revolutionizing the process of learning to draw and paint, but, rather, to pass on her high-level learning as best she can. Specifically, she will walk students through painting and drawing freehand, and training people to recapture what they see with their eyes instead of copying or relying on a grid on a canvas.

Her main strength, she said, is making people comfortable in the studio environment, which she has used in her Paris days to help beginners who feared they were not talented enough to create art.

“I’m the one who needs to adapt my advice to people,” Kavaya said. “I know that what people have told me over the years is that they’re really grateful because I always encourage.”

Although full of structured, methodological learning, she will look to provide an environment with music and “good vibes,” where people can make new friends and chat during classes.

The only rules? Never talk about politics, and never say “I can’t.”

The studio’s grand opening will take place on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. Starting Sept.

14, Kavaya will offer oil painting and drawing classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays.

predicting the county’s coastal cities, including Dana Point and San Clemente, as well as San Juan Capistrano, to get hit with “dangerously hot conditions” from Tuesday, Aug. 30, through 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, with temperatures reaching 85 to 94 degrees.

“Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” NWS said in its advisory.

The hottest days of the heat wave are expected to come at the end of the long holiday weekend, according to a Weath-

er Service news briefing.

The Orange County coast will see a gradual climb in temperatures, starting from Tuesday, as the area’s weather risk level increases from “minor” to “moderate” on Wednesday through Saturday.

By Sunday, every region in Southern California is expected to move into a “major” weather risk level.

The National Weather Service advises residents to stay hydrated with water, stay indoors and seek air-conditioning, and “dress for the heat” with light-colored and lightweight clothing. Residents should also avoid consuming dehydrat-

ing beverages such as alcohol and sugary or caffeinated drinks.

“Monitor those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small children.

Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly,” NWS said in the advisory.“If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.”

Kids and pets also should not be left unattended in cars.

Those experiencing a heat stroke should contact 911, and anyone overcome by heat, NWS noted, should be moved to a shaded location that’s cool.

The Side Street Art Studio, at 205 Avenida Cabrillo in San Clemente, looks to bring high-level Parisian art classes to the community. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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Side Street Art Studio Looks to Develop, Inspire

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Adding to the legacy of art in the beach cities area, the new Side Street Art Studio, located at 205 Avenida Cabrillo in San Clemente, looks to change students’ perceptions of the art they can create.

Claire Kavaya, the studio’s owner, has spent decades in the Parisian art world

National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Watch for SoCal

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

Orange County’s coastal areas are under an excessive heat warning expected to last through the Labor Day weekend as a heat wave begins to sweep through Southern California, according to forecasters.

The National Weather Service is

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Family, Friends Remember Life of Courtney’s SandCastle Namesake Courtney Smith les when she was a toddler.

“She just lit up the room,” Santoro said of the first time she met Courtney. “She was amazing, (and I) fell in love with her instantly.”

In working to raise the funds necessary for the City of San Clemente to build the playground and cooperating with the City Council, Courtney was fully engaged, especially in the late 2000s as the movement began to gain momentum.

Her father, Jeff, said that Courtney would regularly attend City Council, Rotary, Kiwanis and other organizations’ meetings, as well as fundraising events, to speak about and promote the park.

Lori Donchak, who was a councilmember during those years, recalled Courtney was an active listener who would help the councilmembers and board members brainstorm ideas. She was involved during the relocation process, as the playground changed locations three times, and spoke up for those who would use the universal access facility.

Donchak added that Courtney was wise, patient, and optimistic, and brought “incredible flair” to the playground. Courtney advocated for the sensory aspect of the playground to have vibrant colors and unusual shapes—factors that have helped attract 300 daily visitors.

“She had a key to the gate, because it was Courtney’s SandCastle, and she was going to officially unlock the gate,” Donchak remembered of the weekend the park opened. “It wasn’t just any key; it had pink and purple streamers on it, and she wore a special nail polish. The joy that radiated from her on that day is really memorable.”

Courtney’s input on the project resulted in the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce awarding her with the Citizen of the Year award.

Donchak said Courtney was accepting of everyone and had a radiance that drew people to her, in addition to being a kind, funny, and cheerful woman.

“Everyone loved Courtney,” she said.

A relative of Courtney’s said to Christina that Courtney amazed doctors, family and friends with her stubbornness and brilliance to the point that her wheelchair disappeared from view.

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ourtney Smith, a community icon, local advocate for those with disabilities and namesake of the Courtney’s SandCastle playground, died on Friday night, Aug. 26, at the age of 25, following complications from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)—a condition she lived with for most of her life.

Described by her mother, Christina, her father, Jeff, and her close friend, Mina Santoro, as a feisty, independent fighter who loved life, Courtney worked for more than a decade to establish a playground in San Clemente that was universally accessible to people of all abilities.

Her efforts culminated in the completion of the Courtney’s SandCastle playground at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, which opened in 2012 and added a second phase consisting of a sensory garden in March 2015.

“She believed that you can make anything happen if you set your mind to it,” said Santoro, who assisted the project and knew Courtney since she was 4 years old. “She had this dream, and she made it happen.”

After graduating San Clemente High School in 2015, she studied and earned a degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington. Shortly after, she began to work at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

Courtney was engaged to marry Trevor Rogerson in 2023, whom she met during her college days. She leaves behind her parents, two half-siblings in Amy Sutton and Andrew Smith, and her service dog, Cajun.

Along with successfully working to get Courtney’s SandCastle built, Courtney accomplished so much and surpassed her parents’ expectations, despite the roadblocks and everyday pain she faced through her condition.

Courtney was also a wizard in the kitchen, according to her parents.

Although a quadriplegic, she wrote out countless recipes and served as the alpha decision-maker in terms of guiding Christina on what to do, what spices to add, and everything else that comes with cooking.

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Courtney Smith, who was instrumental in developing Courtney’s SandCastle, the universal access playground that bears her name, died on Friday night, Aug. 26, at the age of 25. Photo: Courtesy of the Smith Family

“She was wise beyond her years; she was just brilliant,” Christina said. “She just knew what to say, when to say it.”

Her bright, lively personality helped her to figure out how to be happy in life and defy all the odds. She used her 3-D printer and her engineering mind to create gadgets to help her open the refrigerator and soda cans, her parents said.

In planning for her upcoming wedding, Courtney was also going to print out pieces that would be used to cover her entire wheelchair in flowers.

Everything she did corresponded to a décor piece that hung on a wall above her desk that read, “Be a girl with a mind, a woman with an attitude, and a lady with class.”

“That’s Courtney,” Christina said.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

San Clemente 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.

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, SEPT. 7

Planning Commission 5-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting 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.

VA Disabled Claims Clinic 2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

“Just a strong-willed young woman ready to take on the world,” the relative sent in a text message. “If we could all have half of that spunk, we’d be better off.”

Santoro added that many people will miss Courtney, as she touched countless lives and left a legacy in the playground.

Santoro hopes that other children facing health issues will be inspired to live life, despite their diagnosis.

There will be a celebration of life to honor Courtney at 2 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Courtney’s SandCastle.

Those interested in contributing to SMA research can find more information at curesma.org. SC sanclementetimes.com

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RESIDENTS NEAR MAX BERG PARK SEEK COMMUNITY ACTION TO PROTECT AREA

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concerned community looking for answers to reverse the negative direction of their neighborhood met on Aug. 25 at St. Clement’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church to learn from local law enforcement and voice ideas for solutions.

The Neighborhood Watch meeting consisted of a presentation on Max Berg Plaza Park from Capt. Tony Benfield, chief of San Clemente Police Services, a Q&A session, and a verbal agreement from those in the audience to begin the process of forming an official Neighborhood Watch group.

Last week’s meeting came in the wake of a shooting that occurred at the park in late July, resulting in one man sustaining a minor head injury. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, two to four people were believed to be at the park when multiple shots were fired, grazing the top of the victim’s head.

During the presentation, Benfield went over some of the talking points addressed at an Aug. 19 City Council meeting, highlighting measures that both the city and OCSD are undertaking to keep Max Berg Park safe.

Along with the city installing a security camera at the park and trimming the height of hedges for better visibility, the police are actively investigating recent criminal cases, increasing patrol checks and contacts, and seeking to partner with the community for awareness and reporting.

“I said during the City Council meeting that we rely on our partnership with the community; you guys are a force multiplier for us,” Benfield said.

“We cannot be everywhere at the same time, so we really do appreciate your partnership in keeping this part of San Clemente safe.”

He encouraged residents to be active and decisive in calling OCSD whenever they suspect a crime is about to occur, is occurring, or has occurred, and in reporting suspicious activity immediately.

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Capt. Tony Benfield, chief of San Clemente Police Services, leads a Neighborhood Watch presentation at St. Clement’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church on Aug. 25. The presentation focused on public safety measures recently undertaken at Max Berg Plaza Park, where a shooting occurred this past July, resulting in one man sustaining a minor head injury. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

doors and windows, securing keys, installing residential alarms and security cameras, participating in a Neighborhood Watch program, and having an emergency plan ready in each household as recommended steps for residents.

After receiving a question about why the city’s Public Safety Committee hasn’t been active in establishing Neighborhood Watch groups around San Clemente, Benfield attributed the inactivity to the committee’s personnel changes over the past two years and the difficulty of placing such a responsibility on a volunteer group.

The intent behind creating Neighborhood Watches, Benfield said, was to have an online citywide system of multiple units in which residents within specific communities could nominate block captains to periodically meet, trade information, and take what they learned back to their own neighborhoods.

With Police Services only serving in an advisory role and city staff also being stretched thin, the formation process of the potential program would be strenuous, Benfield said.

“I think it’s a really good model, especially with the way nowadays everything has turned to applications and online forms,” he said. “People want their information now; they want to be able to look and see what type of crime is occurring in their neighborhood.”

Building a website would also require IT expertise, which previous members of the Public Safety Committee were receiving from the community before the pandemic interrupted Neighborhood Watch efforts, according to Benfield.

He added that community participation such as the turnout for the Aug. 25 meeting would similarly take the new enterprise forward.

Networking, creating email threads, holding meetings, and sharing information online could all be a part of the process of protecting the neighborhood.

Regarding the gang activity that has

reportedly picked up recently, Benfield said that it corresponds with the trend of gang activity occurring more often in the summer months before calming down in the fall.

Deputy Sheriff Ryan McCormick added that activity almost always tapers off after the Labor Day weekend, as most of the actors in violent incidents are juveniles who start their school year soon afterward.

“San Clemente is the quietest city in South County,” McCormick said. “Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, and (San Juan Capistrano) have significantly higher amounts of violence occurring at this time.”

Responding to a resident who was concerned about the number of teenage children involved in gangs, McCormick said the presence of school resource officers on campuses and the Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (GRIP) Program represented efforts to guide at-risk children away from paths their older siblings may have already taken.

Multiple residents voiced their growing concerns about the direction of the neighborhood, citing incidents of people riding illegal dirt bikes on the streets, lighting fireworks illegally, and leaving trash throughout the park and in other places.

“We live in a garbage can,” said Jayson Heydt, 50, who said his family that lives nearby was growing frustrated. He added, “I think that’s why we’re all here. We need to group together as a community and say, ‘No, that’s not OK.’” Heydt said it was the community’s responsibility to put their foot down and be vocal, even in the face of potential retaliation.

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citations.

Benfield cautioned the audience that restrictions will always interfere with deputies investigating and taking further action on certain incidents. For example, he said, active calls for service in a different area take deputies away from their assigned patrol zone, and reasonable suspicion is needed to contact a person.

However, he was supportive of the calls for community action.

At the end of the meeting, there was enough support from the audience for Heydt to volunteer as a representative of the neighborhood to interact with the Public Safety Committee in the process of forming a Neighborhood Watch group.

Heydt attended the meeting with his wife, Neelia, 41, who found out about the meeting through the Nextdoor app.

Neelia felt it was important to learn how their family could contribute to the community’s safety and make the neighborhood more positive.

“This is great, because I’m completely ignorant about Neighborhood Watch,” she said. “I’ve never done it, but I think it’s amazing if we can get this together.”

Clare Hendrick, who has lived in San Clemente since 1996, goes to the park every day with her dog. She said she’s seen the park get “abused” without any common courtesy paid to it. She suggested during the meeting that putting up more signs to instruct people how to treat the area would be helpful.

“It’s a neighborhood park that I don’t think gets the respect of the neighbors,” Hendrick said. “So, if it is a neighborhood park, we are responsible for leaving it as we found it and not abusing it.”

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The Friends of San Clemente Foundation, along with the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department, will begin selling discounted ticket books on Friday, Sept. 2, for the Carnival Colossal coming this October. Photo: File

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Foundation to Offer Discounted Ticket Books for Carnival Colossal The Friends of San Clemente Foundation, in conjunction with the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department, will once again sponsor the Carnival Colossal at Vista Hermosa Sports Park this October.

This year’s carnival, which runs from Oct. 13-16, will feature exciting rides and games for all ages, gourmet food trucks, and host a live stage with talented local musical entertainment.

The Highland Strongman Competition with top international athletes displaying feats of skill and strength will also return to the annual carnival to perform on Oct. 15-16.

On the first day of the festivities, between 2 and 6 p.m., the carnival will offer a quiet experience for youngsters and children on the spectrum and with special needs who wish to avoid loud noises and flashing lights. The Carnival will open with full access to the public that evening at 6 p.m.

The foundation will also sell a superdiscounted book of 10 tickets for $25, with each ticket worth one ride, according to the nonprofit. Tickets sold at the carnival booth will be $1 per ticket or 24 tickets for $20, with each ride requiring four to seven tickets.

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at the San Clemente Community Center and the Ole Hansen Beach Club.

Because these discounted ticket books sell out every year, the foundation advises patrons not to delay. —Keaton Larson

SC | MetroLux Theatres

to Offer $3 Movies for National Cinema Day For only $3 this Saturday, Sept. 3, moviegoers can celebrate National Cinema Day by catching any flick when visiting the MetroLux Theatres at the Outlets at San Clemente.

In conjunction with the Cinema Foundation, all Metropolitan Theatres in California, Colorado and Utah will take part in this one-day event, which features exclusive previews, special in-theater promotions, and a concession promotion of a $6 popcorn and small soda combo.

National Cinema Day celebrates a summer of record-breaking moviegoing with movies and a special sneak peek of upcoming titles from numerous studios such as A24, Disney, Focus Features, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros.

Thousands of theaters across the nation, including other large chains such as AMC and Regal, are also participating, allowing theatergoers to purchase a ticket to any showing, in any format, for $3.

The discount is made possible by Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit organization, that is dedicated to promoting the essential cinema exhibition industry by developing future diverse workforces and growing moviegoing communities through research, education and philanthropy.

Tickets for the MetroLux can be purchased at metrotheatres.com, on the Metropolitan Theatres mobile app, Fandango and at the theatre box office.

Additional participating theaters can be found at nationalcinemaday.org.

—Keaton Larson

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Letters to The Editor ON THE PASSING OF JOHN ZIEGLER, SCPD 1962-1992 RICHARD CORDER, retired San Clemente police and OCSD sergeant On July 13, San Clemente lost SCPD legend Officer John Ziegler. John passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

John was old school San Clemente. He worked in an era of law enforcement that is long gone. John gave 30 years of his life protecting and serving the citizens of San Clemente.

In 1962, John began his career in this small quiet town, a town that he also called his home as he lived here for many years.

John was well-known throughout the community. John loved working and living in San Clemente at the same time. He was compassionate and dedicated to helping people.

John was my training officer when I started working for SCPD in 1979. I enjoyed learning the ropes with John, and I had the utmost respect for him. He

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taught me the importance of treating people with compassion and kindness.

I saw that John was a hard-working, honest police officer. Quite simply put, John was a good man.

John had a rare talent that most people outside of SCPD did not know about.

John could draw caricatures like no other.

John authored over 300 drawings that chronicled events that officers experienced while working in San Clemente.

To this day, I have every one of them.

Officer John Ziegler retired from SCPD with honor in 1992.

I am going to miss you, my brother. You were one of a kind.

SCPD, Always the Finest!

believes that the 2020 election was stolen from him, despite numerous state and local audits that have revealed miniscule nationwide fraud.

Knoblock plans to pester our state legislators about the security and accuracy of elections. Like other conspiracy theorists, he clearly doesn’t know that California and Orange County already follow rigorous practices that refute every one of his inaccurate claims.

1. Data is never exposed to the internet until it has been counted and audited.

2. Election workers verify each voter’s identity, address, registration status, and whether they have already voted.

3. Inactive voters are regularly dropped from the voter rolls, including deceased residents and those who have moved away.

REFUTING KNOBLOCK’S CLAIMS OF ELECTION FRAUD JACKIE DOOLEY, San Clemente Steve Knoblock says it is “common perception that elections have been tampered with,” and he has spoken with “numerous people” who believe election integrity has diminished.

Yes, it’s a common perception. He and many others are buying into “alternative facts” that have no basis in reality. We all know that extreme partisanship is rampant.

A recent President of the United States

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4. Drop boxes are 100% secure; they can survive being rammed by a truck.

5. OC audits a statistically valid sample of ballots. In the 2020 election, zero discrepancies were found in the audit.

All of the above information is easily available on official websites.

You can help. Learn about our elections processes and the security mea-

sures that are rigorously followed. Use that knowledge and don’t spread incendiary misinformation that undermines public confidence. Help our democracy thrive instead of contributing to lies, deceit, and insurrection.

Councilman Knoblock, it’s time for you to recognize that you are ill-qualified to serve in public office and step down. You represent us poorly. You’ve embarrassed yourself twice last month, first with your “sanctuary for life” resolution that was withdrawn due to public outrage, and now for fomenting lies about elections.

RESPONSE TO LETTER ON KNOBLOCK JIM SMITH, San Clemente The glib little letter written by Hector Hernandez perfectly illustrates misinformation and being divisive. He tries to compare a very successful politician, past President Donald J. Trump, with a frequently flawed councilmember, Steve Knoblock. He also throws in the NRA. I have firsthand experience with Knoblock that began in 2007, when he voted to bulldoze land that was zoned Open Space. We organized and collected thousands of signatures, and 69% of San Clemente voters stopped him.

(Cont. on page 10)

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(Cont. from page 9) To protect us from future “Knoblocks,” 72% of voters added the “San Clemente Open Space Ordinance.” One of the first in California, the ordinance requires city voter approval to change the zoning of Open Space land.

As for the NRA (National Rifle Association), with five million members, they are the largest and oldest “Civil Rights” organization in the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Here’s what former Bill Clinton spokesman George Stephanopoulos said about them: “Let me make one small vote for the NRA. They’re good citizens.

They call their congressmen. They write.

They vote. They contribute. And they get what they want over time.”

BURY THE LINES MARILYN & LEN GARDNER, co-founders of the P.A.L. Coalition, Dana Point Supervisor Lisa Bartlett did an excellent job in her guest opinion column of bringing attention to the fire danger posed to our community by overhead powerlines. She also described some of the regulations, such as California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20A, that provide a way to fund the work of getting the lines buried.

As she points out, Rule 20A has proved so cumbersome that it’s rarely used. Fortunately, the City Council has approved a Rule 20 project in Dana Point, the first in over 20 years. This will be to underground the powerlines along Stone Hill, from Golden Lantern to Palo Alto.

At the urging of P.A.L. (the Poles and Lines Coalition) and others, Congressman Mike Levin has worked to make federal funds available from the recent bipartisan infrastructure act so that the city will have enough money to pay for this work.

Supervisor Bartlett’s larger point, though, still holds, which is to ask, “How much longer do we have to wait, and how much more devastation, death and destruction do taxpayers have to endure, before serious action is taken to underground power lines?”

That question should be put to the power companies, like Edison, PG&E and SDG&E, who enjoy a complete monopoly within their service areas. They must bear some responsibility for the problem. It is time for them to become proactive and begin the process before being forced to.

POWER & WATER CORD BAUER, San Clemente Turn on the local news, and California seems to be bouncing from one crisis to the next. It’s either Flex Alerts or water rationing, the next version of COVID, or worse. It’s all anxiety, all the time.

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It doesn’t have to be this way. Consider that if we really wanted it, there would be no water crisis, no energy crisis, and (gasp) even more reserves than we need.

If we had politicians who cared, we could be exporting our power to other states. We could even have a resurgence of manufacturing in the state because of all the clean, cheap power.

Generations ago, Gerald Brown Sr. (a Democrat) planned for a series of reservoirs up and down the state to feed our growing population and get water to our farmers. And generate power.

While this never happened, eight years ago, a state proposition (Prop 1) mandating the building of more water storage passed by a huge popular margin. Has work started on any reservoirs?

No. Instead, four dams along the Klamath River that flows into a reservoir in a Northern California county are set to be removed starting next fall.

What California needs is obvious, and the opposite is being done. That’s because the people in power realize that an anxious, worried, undereducated population will always beg the government for help with the big problems— even those created by government itself.

We are living through a man-made water shortage. We’re living through a manmade energy crisis. It gets worse with the tacit approval of the government.

Does anyone disagree that if the politicians wanted, we could have finished several reservoirs in the past eight years?

How about clean power plants for all the mandated electric cars? If the government cared about the citizens, do you think that we’d have half the problems we have now? Are running water and stable electricity partisan issues?

The latest NBC poll shows that 74% of the public says the country is on the wrong track. If the same people who allow these problems to exist are the same people you vote for every election, isn’t it time to try someone else?

the owners to intervene, and if they complain, they are arrested and handcuffed.

They block the roads to the properties, warn the neighbors to stay in their homes, and prohibit taking pictures.

Additionally, they install metal fences around several acres of land owned and developed by Baha’is.

Roshankouh Baha’is have been targeted many times in the past. Over 100 Baha’is have been arrested in recent weeks; their crime, being Baha’is.

Before we immigrated to the United States some 40 years ago, we experienced a different kind of persecution.

After 15 years of teaching in public schools—high school and colleges—I was not entitled to any pension. Our house was confiscated, my father-in-law was imprisoned for months.

We would like to ask everyone to raise their voice and call for these dreadful acts of blatant persecution to be immediately stopped.

I should also mention that there are no Baha’i employees in government, no Baha’i teachers or college professors in Iran, because they were all dismissed one year after the revolution that toppled the Shah.

Baha’is are denied higher education; that is why I am one of the professors around the world who teaches them online.

What will be next? The international community must act before it is too late.

IRANIAN GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES BAHA’I PERSECUTION HABIB HOSSEINY, public information representative of The Baha’is of San Clemente

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by Baha’is in the village of Roshankouh, Mazandaran and then start to demolish them right after the residents are forced to vacate their homes. They do not allow

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GETTING OUT

Editor’s Pick

The List What’s going on in and around town this week SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

THURSDAY | 01 CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY 5:30-9:30 p.m. Surf & Turf Therapy is hosting a fundraiser to help support its programs and provide scholarships for qualifying participants. The night will feature an exhibition polo match, patient stories, a rider demonstration, dinner, drinks, and live music. Tickets are $114 and can be purchased online.

Orange County Polo Club, 27271 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado. 949.312.7227. surfandturftherapy.org.

ITALIAN MOVIE NIGHT: ‘CINEMA PARADISO’ 7 p.m. Head to the Regency Theatres in San Juan Capistrano for Italian Movie Night, featuring CINEMA PARADISO with extended happy hour until 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. CINEMA PARADISO is about a filmmaker who recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema’s projectionist. Regency Theaters, 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 844.216.3767. regencymovies.com.

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

U2 Tribute band The U2XPERIENCE will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point.

949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

FRIDAY | 02 LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S 3 p.m. Ever wanted to relax with some calming outdoor live music as the trains come and go? Stop by at Trevor’s for soothing sounds, food, and a close view of downtown San Juan Capistrano. TraSan Clemente Times September 1-7, 2022

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SUNDAY | 04 D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS: 95TH ANNIVERSAY CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrate the 95th anniversary of Casa Romantica during D. Yoder Family Sunday with free admission. Learn history with docents placed around the property and learn how Ole Hanson’s 1927 home was turned into the cultural center it is now.

There will be a celebration with cake to commemorate the Casa’s 95 years as a home and gardens. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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vis Thomas will perform. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

‘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.

OC PARKS SUNSET CINEMA: ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL’ 6 p.m. The County of Orange and OC Parks are pleased to welcome back the annual Sunset Cinema film series featuring 12 free movies at OC Parks. Pack a picnic, blankets and beach chairs to enjoy recent favorites and introduce young ones to beloved classic films. All movies are free to attend, with free parking and pre-show entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. and showtimes starting after sunset.

Food trucks and concession booths will offer food and beverages for purchase onsite. Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, 33333 South Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

714.973.6865. ocparks.com.

SEED CONNECTION 9-10 a.m. The Ecology Center is providing this hands-on lab about soil and seeds, so people can learn about gardening, saving seeds, and which food is appropriate to grow in a given season. The event is open to all ages, so you can learn something whether you have a kid just developing a green thumb or you are an adult looking to grow more plants in the backyard.

The event is free. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano.

949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

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.

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VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the SC Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.

LITTLE FOLK CLUB 10:30-11:30 a.m. Part of the Casa Kids Concert Series, this performance includes an introduction to folk music and instruments by Victoria Bailey. This event is included with general admission to Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens.

415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ROOFTOP 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a night of outdoor entertainment at one of San Juan Capistrano’s newest restaurants. Kim Johnson will perform.

Get ready to order some food and drinks and enjoy the patio view of downtown San Juan. The Rooftop Kitchen + Bar, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 301, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.3358. rooftopoc.com. sanclementetimes.com

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SUNDAY | 04 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.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided

by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site.

34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach.

1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

BATTLE 4 BETSY, FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN CANCER Noon-5 p.m. Sadly, Betsy was diagnosed with brain cancer and has been told by her doctors that her options locally have been exhausted. She has found new hope through Sanford Medical, and they have agreed to take her as a patient and perform the life-saving surgery needed. Unfortunately, these doctors are out of network and not covered. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds from this fundraiser, which will include food, live music, a silent auction, raffle prizes and a full bar, will go directly toward Betsy’s medical

Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table.

Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano.

949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

expenses. Tickets are $50 per person, $20 per child 12 and under. Elks Lodge, 1505 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. For more information, call 949.498.8566 or email gennieneidermayer@gmail.com.

MONDAY | 05 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.

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.

TUESDAY | 06 TRIVIA TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every

WEDNESDAY | 07 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 at 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 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,

AT THE MOVIES

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Nearly Lives Up to the Title

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n true George Miller fashion, the Aussie filmmaking legend’s latest release, Three Thousand Years of Longing, is epic, colorful, fantastical, wild and— as expected—a flop at the box office.

While Miller has gained a legacy for his Mad Max franchise (1979-2015), producing Chris Noonan’s Babe (1995) and directing the sequel, Pig in the City (1998), himself, I wasn’t surprised Three Thousand Years of Longing seemed to get hardly any promotional hype and was just casually placed at the end of the

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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/.

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.

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summer film schedule.

In present day, Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is a single, childless literary scholar who is out of town for a conference in Istanbul, Turkey. Alithea’s specialty is storytelling—specifically, the narration of how stories are told.

While ordering room service in her hotel room, the older woman starts washing an old antique she had bought in the city, which turns out to be a bottle filled with a magical genie she unintentionally releases.

The supernatural being, known as a Djin (Idris Elba), then gets into his life story for Alithea while convincing her to free him of his imprisonment with three wishes.

Three Thousand Years of Longing is loosely based on a 1994 novella called The Djin in the Nightingale’s Eye by A.S. Byatt. Fortunately, Miller and script partner Augusta Gore choose to not overstay their welcome and keep their screen adaptation at only 100 minutes, rather than expand more inspiration from the source. SC

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Published in: San Clemente Times August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR CALLE DEL CERRO FROM AVENIDA PICO TO AVENIDA LA PATA Project No. 12306 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR CALLE DEL CERRO FROM AVENIDA PICO TO AVENIDA LA PATA, Project No. 12306 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 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. Project includes pavement work, concrete repair including curb and gutter, curb ramp, sidewalk, utility work, striping and signing, and other tasks as described in the specifications.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 75 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”).

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tered 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.

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. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab. 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: STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR CALLE DEL CERRO FROM AVENIDA PICO TO AVENIDA LA PATA Project Bid #: 12306 Bid Opening Date: 2pm Thursday, September 15, 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 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. Pre-Bid Meeting. A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this bid solicitation. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any prebid questions.

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/

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City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 690-092-06 TS No: CA08000434-22-1 TO No: 2132672 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 5, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 19, 2022 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim - Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on December 10, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019000516524, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by OSCAR WINSLOW, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 417 CALLE ROBLES, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-2127 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,198,409.41 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or oth

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM er such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000434-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www.Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000434-221 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: August

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15, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000434-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0414959 To: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 08/25/2022, 09/01/2022, 09/08/2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226639209 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.CREATIVE DESIGNS STUDIO 23111 TIAGUA MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692 1B. CREATIVE DESIGN STUDIO Full Name of Registrant(s): ELIAN HOBEICA 23111 TIAGUA MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692 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/ELIAN HOBEICA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/12/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226640667 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VIBRANT VIEWS 1450 N EL CAMINO REAL D SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): IRIS ANGELINA ANDERSON 106 EAST EL PORTAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Attorney for Petitioner: Charles A. Lucero, 870 Market Street, Suite 1128,

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM H. GREEN Case Number: 30-2022-01268189-PR-PW-CJC

OBITUARY

JOHN L. ZIEGLER

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

December 4, 1936-July 13, 2022

Heaven has gained another angel.

One of San Clemente’s finest Police Officers, John L. Ziegler passed away July 13, 2022 due to complications from a prolonged fight with Parkinson’s disease. He is proceeded in death by his father Hobart, mother Fannie, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce M Ziegler, 6 adult children, 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family which he loved and cared for very much.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARTHA BANKS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. 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.

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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 20226640170 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAI SOCIALS 105 CORTE TIERRA BELLA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): CARTER FANN 105 CORTE TIERRA BELLA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

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.

Published in: San Clemente Times August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226638322 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VIOLET SAGE FLORALS 118 CALLE DE LOS MOLINOS SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): 1)KATHY STANKIEWICZ 31291 PASEO SERENO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 2) JADE GARCIA 248 AVENIDA MONTEREY #C SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 3) JESSICA HERBERT 26033 GETTY DRIVE #404 LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/04/2022 /s/KATHY STANKIEWICZ, KATHY STANKIEWICZ, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 06/29/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022

He was a provider and protector to his family.

John was a 30-year veteran from the San Clemente Police dept where he took great pride in protecting his community and working together with his fellow brothers and sisters to serve.

John will be greatly missed and will forever live on in our hearts as we will cherish every memory we made with his loving soul.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE September 17, 2022 from 1-5 p.m.

Bella Collina In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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SC LIVING

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Cher

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Say hello to Cher, a 1-year-old beauty now available for adoption. A wonderful momma cat, Cher recently finished bringing up her baby and is finally ready for some “me time.” She has a sweet temperament and would love a home where she can be the center of attention.

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

Katie Noury, owner of Neptune’s Den Salon in San Clemente, is celebrating the shop’s 11th year in business.

Photo: Courtesy of Neptune’s Den Salon for Men

A Cut Above

San Clemente Men’s Hair Salon Owner Celebrates 11th Anniversary

BY NORB GARRETT, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

C

elebrating the 11th anniversary of the men’s hair salon, Neptune’s Den Salon for Men, owner Katie Noury is a shining example of someone who overcame challenges to pursue the American dream.

Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Noury and her family (mother, father, two brothers and three sisters) immigrated to the United States in 1981 following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The family ended up in Leavenworth, Kansas, where Noury went to high school.

She eventually married and had four children. The family moved around a bit, finally settling in Southern California, where she raised her family and decided to pursue her passion and attended cosmetology school.

In 2011, Noury heard that a salon was San Clemente Times September 1-7, 2022

for sale, and she took the entrepreneurial jump and took over Neptune’s Den. “I wanted to keep the name intact, because it is located near the beautiful ocean,” said Noury. “The historic meaning behind Neptune relates to the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion.”

Catering exclusively to men, Noury has worked hard to create a hospitable, welcoming environment.

“I care for each and every one of my clients and have established trust and lead with kindness,” she said. “Neptune’s Den is a home away from home.

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Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES Local merchant Sam Tiberi of

Sam’s Shoes (second from left) led The Palisaders Dance Band in the 1950s. The band played all over Southern California. 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

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Falcons Flattened SCHS Football relies on Allen, run game in win over Torrey Pines

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T

he “big uglies” got their chance to shine on Friday night, Aug. 26, as the ground game won the day during San Clemente’s home-opening win over Torrey Pines, 2817, at Thalassa Stadium.

The offensive line paved the way for three rushing touchdowns, two of which came on explosive plays, to establish a mostly comfortable cushion for the Tritons on Senior Night.

Senior Blake Allen led the way for San Clemente, totaling 132 yards and a score on 19 carries. His 57-yard dash on the Tritons’ first play from scrimmage in the second half gave San Clemente all the points it needed with a 21-3 lead.

“We knew that they were going to have five guys in the box, so we went into ‘trips and dubs’ (formations),” Allen said.“Our O-line knew that they had to win their assignments, and they did tonight. (They) gave great lanes for me to run, and I got it done.”

The Tritons (2-0) will now prepare for another San Diego County opponent, as they host La Costa Canyon for San Clemente’s 10th annual Military & First Responders Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 2. Triton Football will provide free pregame meals for up to 300 current or retired military, law enforcement, fire or emergency personnel who live and work in San Clemente. Look for full coverage

TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, news and more for all the San Clemente High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports and on Instagram @South_OC_Sports.

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San Clemente got rushing touchdowns from senior Blake Allen, junior Aiden Rubin (pictured) and sophomore Jack Loper, as well as 132 yards rushing from Allen, to run over Torrey Pines, 28-17, on Friday, Aug. 26. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone 57

on the South OC Sports social media channels and at sanclementetimes.com.

Last Friday, an unlikely player was responsible for the second big play of the game, as sophomore quarterback Jack Loper stepped in for junior Broderick Redden, who was a game-time scratch by the coaches because of a foot injury.

Shortly after San Clemente recovered a fumble midway through the third quarter, Loper rumbled and stumbled his way through defenders for a 51-yard score that amazed those in attendance. At that point, the Tritons led, 28-3.

San Clemente head coach Jaime Ortiz said he thought Loper played great in his first start.

“He did a good job controlling the offense, (and the) seniors did a good job supporting him,” Ortiz said. “Him busting that run was a big change of momentum for the team, and I think he did a great job stepping up.”

Following Loper’s touchdown, Torrey

Pines (0-2) did not go quietly into the night. The Falcons engineered a 15-play drive that ended with senior Alex Taylor punching in the ball from four yards out.

Then, a perfectly placed onside kick gave Torrey Pines possession once again at the San Clemente 37-yard line.

Another drive, mostly on the ground, saw Taylor score his second touchdown of the night on a 1-yard dive, cutting the Tritons’ lead to 28-17.

Although the Falcons forced a 3-and-out to get the ball back with 3:25 remaining in the game, sacks by seniors Hayden Dill and Nolan Reid fittingly ended the game.

Ortiz said his defense lost its edge in the third quarter and needed to be more disciplined.

“When you go against a Wing-T, they’re very disciplined in what they do,” he said.

“I think at times we were kind of trying to make the play versus doing our job, and I told the kids that at the end of the game.”

With Loper making an unexpected start, San Clemente made the sophomore’s debut go smoothly. San Clemente senior Thomas Hartanov returned the opening kick to midfield, and a 21-yard Allen run and Torrey Pines defensive personal foul set the Tritons up deep. Loper tossed a screen pass to Hartanov, who did the rest on the way to a 14-yard touchdown.

Later in the first quarter, the Tritons rode Allen and junior Aiden Rubin to the end zone, as Rubin scored on a 3-yard run for the 14-0 lead.

Torrey Pines finally got on the scoreboard with a 20-yard field goal by Hugo Egea-Flores late in the second quarter.

Junior Dawson Washington picked off Loper and gave the Falcons the ball at San Clemente’s 32-yard line with 3:02 left before the half, but Torrey Pines fumbled it away two plays later.

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weeks of the fall season.

The Tritons are 7-1 overall, including a 3-0 record at home. San Clemente has won three matches in a row, all in four sets: at home against Foothill on Aug. 23, at Los Alamitos on Aug. 25, and at home against Newport Harbor on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

San Clemente traveled to Corona del Mar on Wednesday, Aug. 31, but results were not available at press time.

The Tritons’ previous two matches against Newport Harbor and Los Alamitos were competitive scorchers.

Against Newport Harbor, San Clemente won the first set by only three points, the second set went to extra points, and the final three sets were all decided by the minimum two points. The Tritons won,

25-22, 27-25, 23-25, 25-23.

The Los Alamitos match was similarly close, with three points as San Clemente’s largest margin of victory. The Tritons won, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-23.

San Clemente next hosts Sierra Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 3, and then plays at Edison on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

with a 4-over-par 40. San Clemente played Capistrano Valley again at San Juan Hills Golf Club on Wednesday, Aug. 31, but results were not available at press time.

San Clemente girls tennis began a new era with a new coach (Gary Greenberg) on Tuesday, Aug. 30, and the Triton boys water polo team began a new era with its old coach (Logan Powell) on Tuesday at Huntington Beach.

San Clemente’s cross country teams have a two-mile invitational at Trabuco Hills on Saturday, Sept. 2, but the Tritons really get racing the next weekend in Hawaii and at Laguna Hills.

Look for our fall sports preview next week for details on all the San Clemente teams. SC

Fall Sports Begin in Earnest The rest of the fall sports slate kicked into action over the course of this week.

San Clemente girls golf opened its season with a home victory over Capistrano Valley, 218-242, at Bella Collina San Clemente on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Senior Ragan Smith led the Tritons

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Want to Sell an Old Surfboard?

Why USEDSURF in San Clemente should be your first stop when it’s time to make some room in your board rack at home

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

D

o you have a few old surfboards collecting dust in the rafters of your garage? Some may hold special, sentimental value. Hold on to those.

Others may be worth something over time. Keep those; they may help fund a college tuition someday.

But like an old pair of jeans that you’ve long outgrown, some boards just don’t fit right anymore, and it is time for them to go. As a recovering surfboard hoarder (admittedly still in the early stages of recovery), I’m here to say it’s OK. In fact, cash in!

But what do you do with old surfboards that you know you’re never going to ride again? In the past, I’ve tried to sell boards on Craigslist, but found it to be a hassle. Setting up meetings with

With hundreds of boards on offer, USEDSURF on Calle de Los Molinos in San Clemente is the ideal location for anyone looking to sell a board or pick up something that’s already been ridden. Photo: Jake Howard

strangers and getting low-balled proved to be more of a pain than it was worth.

Seeing one of your favorite boards go for $50 is kind of heartbreaking.

Most surf shops around Dana Point and San Clemente have used racks, but in a lot of cases, that’s where team rider boards get shuffled off into their next life. Plus, seeing a beat-up old board next to a rack of fresh, gleaming white shapes is a hard sell unless you mark the price down considerably.

This summer, I finally found the time and motivation to dig through all my old boards and part with a few. I decided I’d try my luck at USEDSURF in the San Clemente surf ghetto. Always busy, it deals expressly in the business of wheeling and dealing used surfboards—and the shop crushes it.

Opening shop in the early 2000s, USEDSURF is one of the biggest used

surfboard businesses in the world today.

Boasting an inventory of hundreds and hundreds of boards at any given time, it also offers a rad fin demo program with more than 200 sets of fins from which to choose. It’s an incredible resource to have right here in our backyard.

To get started, I went online to usedsurf.com to see what I needed to do to get the ball rolling. The first thing to understand is that they charge a 25% consignment fee (minimum of $25). Given the level of service it ultimately provided and the fair prices it helped me set for my board, I had no problem with this.

It certainly beats meeting some random person off Craigslist in a parking lot somewhere.

Another thing to remember is that the boards you hope to sell should be in good condition. All wax and stickers

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SAMAIRA LIZZI

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s all about the waves for Samaira Lizzi. Ask the ripping San Clemente 11-year-old where she likes to surf, and she’s quick with an answer.

“Anywhere at Trestles, but probably Church because it’s always fun there,” says Lizzi.

A student at Heart Christian Academy in San Juan Capistrano, Lizzi most recently got into the swing of the competitive season with a strong showing at the Western Surfing Association competition at Trail 6. Surfing in the Under 12 and Under 14 divisions, she came strong San Clemente Times September 1-7, 2022

with a sixth-place finish in the Under 12s.

Inspired by surfing icons John John Florence and Bethany Hamilton, this hard-charging goofy-footer is going to take her talents to the next level this season.

When she’s not surfing or hanging at the beach, Lizzi enjoys rolling around town on her skateboard, as well as training in the boxing ring and jiu-jitsu dojo. And when it’s time to chill, you’ll find her hanging with her family and snuggling with her puppies.

Keep an eye on those WSA results; no doubt, we’re going to be seeing Lizzi’s name a lot more in the months to come. As they say, watch this space.

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

should be removed. Dings should be repaired, and the board should be watertight and ready to ride.

I picked out six boards to bring in. All were in pretty good shape. And in the end, USEDSURF decided it would take four of the boards. The two it didn’t take were big-wave pintails with glass-on fins that it felt would take up too much room and not pique an interest in the middle of summer—a fair assessment.

(Anyone want to buy a 7’6” board?)

After filling out a bit of paperwork on each board, I was good to go. The staff told me they would shoot me a text if any of the boards sold. Within a week, one of the boards had been sold. A week later, another board was purchased. And a week or two after that, a third board had sold. Each time a board sold, I got a text and USEDSURF had a check waiting (it also does Venmo).

Stoked would be an understatement.

I had no idea that my boards would go this fast and sell for the prices they did.

I came away from my experience at USEDSURF eager to refer them to all my fellow surfboard-hoarding friends.

It felt great to make some room in the board rack at home and put a little cash in my pocket.

So, if you are looking to sell some of your old boards, check out USEDSURF— and give them a follow on Instagram; it makes some great content, too.

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 Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 2-4 Thursday: A blend of slow rising South/ southwest swell and Northwest swell rolls in with thigh to stomach high surf, (2-3’+). Light/ variable winds much of the morning, followed by a moderate south breeze in the afternoon.

Outlook: The swell combination fills in on Friday, setting up waist to head high waves, (3-5’). Those sizes hold on Saturday, then ease for waist to shoulder high surf, (3-4’), on Sunday. Light+ to moderate south winds Friday morning, will lighten in the afternoon.

For the weekend, morning winds will be light/variable, while light+ to moderate onshore winds develops in the afternoon.

Samaira Lizzi. Photo: Courtesy of the Lizzi Family

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