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Annual Car Show Cruises On After Storm Delay

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Press & Grind Renowned Skate Journalist Looks to Enhance Industry with Independent Magazine E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3

San Clemente resident and veteran skateboarder Jaime Owens is looking to blend the past and the future with his new skateboarding magazine, Closer. Photo: Courtesy of Atiba Jefferson

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Historical Society, Chamber to Host Candidate Forums

Gilmore, Toledo Crowned 2022 WSL World Champs

Undefeated SCHS Football to Host Unbeaten Edison

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San Clemente resident and veteran skateboarder Jaime Owens is looking to blend the past and the future with his new skateboarding magazine, Closer. Photo: Courtesy of Corey Greengage

Veteran Skateboarder Looks to Enhance Industry with Independent Magazine

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Even after years of traveling and speaking with countless legends within the skateboarding world, San Clemente resident Jaime Owens is still searching to bring new stories to light.

That’s what he’s doing with his independent magazine brand, Closer, after spending more than two decades working under the well-known Skateboarder and TransWorld SKATEboarding publications.

Despite feeling blown away that he was even able to have the opportunities he enjoyed, Owens told San Clemente Times this week that he found an entirely different and new excitement in adding his vision to the history of skate media.

“It feels really satisfying and gratifying to add my voice to it, that lineage of skate history,” he said. “I’m excited to just keep telling the story of skateboarding

and keep reminding people how we got here, where we’re going, and (about) just real authentic skateboarding.”

Born across the country in northeastern South Carolina, Owens, now 47, said he fell in love with skating just as many others did in the 1980s—through a friend who had received their first skateboard.

After another friend got a Jeff Phillips board with a compelling graphic underneath, during a time in which Phillips was a popular professional skater, Owens was attracted to the skating world.

He found his way into the media space by emailing the editor of Skateboarder, the only publication with a direct email address, and sought work as an amateur photographer after moving to Los Angeles.

The editor gave him a position at their Dana Point office, and from then on,

Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce to Host Council Candidate Forums

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

San Clemente residents interested in learning more about the candidates running for the three open seats on the City Council this November will soon get a couple of opportunities in the coming weeks.

The San Clemente Historical Society will host the first candidate forum on Sunday, Sept. 18, followed by a second San Clemente Times September 15-21, 2022

forum hosted by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 29.

This year’s council race includes a crowded field of a dozen candidates. On the ballot are incumbent Councilmember Steven Knoblock; Aaron T. Washington, Jr.; Donna Vidrine; Dennis Kamp; Zhen Wu; Martina McBurney-Wheeler; Page 3

Owens worked his way up to an editor role of his own through learning under renowned photo editor Mike Ballard and gaining experience meeting skaters.

Luck was on Owens’ side again as the TransWorld editor job opened right as Skateboarder was shuttering, he recalled, and TransWorld offered him the position. He took it and spent seven more years in the industry working under a brand to produce monthly and bi-monthly issues.

“You learn to work under pressure,” Owens said of the lessons he took away from his experiences. “You learn to work with a large group of very creative and opinionated co-workers.”

From collaborating with art directors, photographers, and writers who individually have a vision of how they want their contributions to look, he added that finding compromises was a crucial part of putting together a publication.

With his time spent in the skate media industry and getting to know top photographers, skaters and writers, Owens said that their presence has helped to legitimize his latest endeavor, Closer. He is also using social media to amplify the brand, something magazines in the early days of print media could not utilize.

Owens said that he wants to focus on giving a voice to the underrepresented populations within skating, including African Americans, Latinx Americans, women, and LGBTQ+ skaters.

Given that White males have dominated the scene for decades, Closer is intended to not just include “rad photos and cool stories.” Owens wants to highlight the future of the industry that shows skateboarding is for all.

“The mag is open to everyone,” he said. “It’s not just some old White guy’s magazine, you know?”

For now, Owens is the only person working full-time on what he wants to be a quarterly publication, while he receives photos and articles from independent contributors and puts the magazine together along with an art director.

He is responsible for running the social media pages, providing customer service and sending out the issues.

He would like to add full-time em-

ployees in the future, but he added that Closer should be somewhat modeled after The Surfer’s Journal.

“They’re not trying to take over the world or whatever,” Owens said.“(I just want to) build up an audience and community that is devoted to our vision of skateboarding. (I want to) go that route and grow that audience and grow that community.”

Closer’s first issue was released in late April, and Owens added that the next issue is nearly ready to be published.

To learn more about Closer and read its latest articles, visit closerskateboarding.com.

Mark Enmeier; Ashley Williams; Chanel Fetty; Shane Hirschman; Victor Cabral and Thor Johnson.

Historical Society President Larry Culbertson will moderate the group’s forum at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, from 2:30-5 p.m.

Candidates will have one minute each to answer questions. As some residents have already submitted questions, the Historical Society encourages people to send in more by emailing info@sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

Residents interested in attending the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s forum can submit questions through a link available at scchamber.com.

While there is no fee to attend, prospective attendees must register for planning purposes by Sept. 23. The Chamber’s forum will run from 6-8 p.m. at the VIP Lounge, on the second floor of the Center Court at the Outlets at San Clemente, located at 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa.

The General Election falls on Nov. 8.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS MONDAY, SEPT. 19

San Clemente Homeless Collaborative 4 p.m. The San Clemente Homeless Collaborative will meet for a roundtable discussion on the current state of homelessness, as well as discuss goals for what it can do collaboratively to provide safe parking and mobile showers. Contact Donna Vidrine at 949.202.7210 for more information.

Christ Lutheran Church, 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

City Council 5 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting in person at the new Council Chambers at City Hall, as well as virtually. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21

Planning Commission 5-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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City Enters Wastewater Agreement with Santa Margarita Water District

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The City of San Clemente has entered into a 30-year agreement with the Santa Margarita Water District for the transportation and treatment of wastewater from the Talega Service Area, per approval by the City Council on Sept. 6.

Lasting through 2052, the city will receive about $800,000 yearly for wastewater services, expected future revenue for the sale of recycled water, and a one-time payment of $1.1 million from SMWD for use of the city’s existing recycled water system.

San Clemente will acquire 200 acrefeet (defined as the volume of a sheet of water that covers one acre of land and one foot in depth) of capacity at SMWD’s Trampas Recycled Water Reservoir.

The council also voted, 3-2, to direct staff to explore the process of having the city’s water department annexed by an existing water district. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan and Councilmember Kathy Ward voted against the motion, citing the desire to have the item discussed within the context of the city’s Long-Term Financial Plan.

Because of odors and failures in SMWD’s pressurized sewer pipes that push along wastewater, or force mains, to the district’s Chiquita Wastewater Plant,

The rugged site of Santa Margarita Water District’s Trampas Canyon Reservoir, pictured here in April 2019, is situated beside a commercial sand-mining facility between San Clemente’s Talega community and Ortega Highway. Under the terms of a new wastewater agreement between the City of San Clemente and SMWD, the city will acquire 200 acre-feet of capacity at the recycled water reservoir. Photo: Fred Swegles

SMWD formally requested for the city to accept and treat water from Talega in 2017. The two entities then agreed to an interim partnership while working on a long-term agreement.

San Clemente has treated 650,000 gallons per day—0.65 million gallons per day (MGD)—from December 2017 onward, and the city’s Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) has the capacity for 6.976 MGD. Along with wastewater services, the city will produce future recycled water to sell to SMWD and construct an Advanced Water Treatment Facility at the WRP with which to provide higher quality recycled water, according to the

city’s agenda report.

COVID-19 delayed the agreement’s official approval, as well as differences in the entities’ recycled water quality standards because of the city’s higher salt content.

Proximity to the ocean, urban runoff, and water softeners within the city’s service area contribute to the salt content, quantified as total dissolved solids (TDS), which is 1,350 parts per million (PPM).

“Our permit limit is 1,200 parts per million,” San Clemente Utilities Director Dave Rebensdorf said.“Since we’re a coastal city, that’s typical; we’re not the only city that’s having that challenge. Fortunately, the (San Diego Water Board) is not holding our feet

Local Organizations Invite Community for Coastal Cleanup Day Events

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Saturday, Sept. 17, will mark the 38th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day—and local organizations are ready to welcome volunteers to Dana Point and San Clemente to participate.

Orange County Coastkeeper will host a cleanup at Calafia State Beach from 9 a.m. to noon, and up the coastline, Stand Up to Trash is hosting its own cleanup effort at Baby Beach and Ocean Institute in Dana Point from 9 to 11 a.m.

Those planning to attend the two cleanups are encouraged to register beforehand at eventbrite.com, for OC Coastkeeper, and standuptotrash.com.

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Members of the local community are invited to help spruce up Calafia State Beach in San Clemente and Baby Beach and other surrounding areas in Dana Point for California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 17.

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or stand-up paddleboard,” Stand Up to Trash Founder Vicki Patterson said. “We call it the ‘last ditch effort’ before the trash goes out into the ocean.”

Participants can also clean up in the jetty area, walkways, parking lots, picnic areas, hillsides and trails.

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to the fire at this point.”

The $10.5 million water treatment facility would improve water quality and allow the agencies to meet permit requirements, as well as provide additional supply to SMWD to offset imported drinking water and meet irrigation customer demands.

“The proposed facility will treat approximately 1.2 MGD of recycled water through microfiltration and reverse osmosis,” the report read. “This highly treated water is then blended with recycled water to produce final product water with a TDS below 800 ppm.”

Rebensdorf added there would be a cost-sharing aspect to the project.

The partnership would drive the rate increase down to between about 3% and 5% for the city’s customers, as opposed to a 26% increase if the city were to build the facility on its own.

There is significant additional capacity for the WRP to produce up to 3,360 acrefeet per year in recycled water, of which the current demand is only 1,200. The report identified the remaining 2,160 acrefeet-per-year to reduce importing more drinking water to South Orange County.

“The Agreement is a unique opportunity for the City to utilize its stranded assets while cost sharing improvements with SMWD,” the city said in its report.

“It will create additional sources of revenue to offset future rate increases for the City’s customers and reduce the financial burden on the City of improving recycled water quality.”

With the capacity available at the Trampas Regional Reservoir, the city will also have the opportunity for seasonal recycled water storage to use during plant outages and peak demand times.

make our cleanups so fun,” Patterson said. “At our cleanup, we get you going with coffee, hot chocolate and donuts from Coffee Importers. Once registered, you’ll receive a form from the California Coastal Commission asking you to document what you pick up.”

The partnership between Stand Up to Trash and Ocean Institute began a year ago, when the two came together for the 2021 Coastal Cleanup Day. For this year’s event, registered volunteers can expect to receive cleanup supplies after they check in.

The state’s cleanup day is part of International Coastal Cleanup Day. “Hopefully, the more participants are involved, the less trash there will eventually be. Removing trash from the environment prevents harmful or deadly interactions between local species and waste, keeps the debris from being broken down into harmful microplastics, and so much more,” Ocean Institute Public Programs and Volunteer Manager Sara Vaughn said.

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SC Community Rallies to Support Family in Need

everybody was feeling, like, ‘Wow, this is so much support for this person.’ She’s going to get through it, even though it’s difficult odds.”

Lost Winds donated the site by waiving a $6,000 fee to use the space, Stewart Surfboards provided the grand prize of a custom surfboard with a $1,500 value, and Stance, Board and Brew and Z Supply were among the list of businesses that helped.

In total, the event raised $30,000, marking a successful campaign in which attendees were in high spirits and told stories about Perrizo-Hutak.

Her husband, Joel, told San Clemente Times in an email that Saturday night felt like “the entire community was there singing and dancing to live music and supporting us.”

He added that the support from the community overall has been extraordinary.

“The resources required to handle a life-altering event like this are unimaginable, and the support has been nothing short of amazing,” Hutak wrote. “From phone calls, texts, cards, flowers, prayer, and expressions of love to kid transportation, meals, coordinating travel to the Mayo Clinic, collecting airline miles and hotel points … the list goes on and on.”

The Hutak family set up an account

on CaringBridge, a website that allows people to share health updates, and Kramer said they have managed a negative situation well. “(Joel) has been writing these updates that are this perfect balance of humor and authenticity,” she said. “They’re very genuine. … They laugh still, and they’re keeping their spirits up and their heads down, leaning into the community and letting us help.”

Despite receiving the shocking diagnosis in such a brief time period, Perrizo-Hutak, Kramer said, immediately took action and checked off things she needed to get done to put her in the best position possible going forward.

In his email, Hutak spoke about his wife’s resilience, calling her amazing in the face of adversity.

“She is an amazing person and continues to be, even during times of great uncertainty,” he wrote. “She does not dwell on the negative, only focusing her time and energy on the positive to continue pushing forward.”

More information about Perrizo-Hutak and how to support her efforts to overcome bile duct cancer can be found on the family’s GoFundMe page online, as well as their CaringBridge page.

(Cont. from page 6) “International Coastal Cleanup Day is extraordinary, because it is an international movement dedicated to this purpose,” Vaughn continued. “We meet monthly for regular beach cleanups, but mobilizing internationally to make a difference simultaneously for the same mission is an incredible power that we are honored to be a part of.”

Stand Up to Trash is also adding in some fun elements for Saturday’s cleanup.

“Once completed, head back to the registration table to ‘weigh in’ your catch,” Patterson said. “We’ve gamified with prizes—from Killer Dana Surf Shop, Captain Dave’s, Shaka Love and Dana Wharf—for the Biggest Catch, the Smallest Catch (focusing on microplastics) and the Most Unusual.”

An educational program called Lunch & Learn will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. that day (after the weigh-in) on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historic Maritime Wharf.

During the Lunch & Learn, guest speaker Julie Skoglund from International Bird Rescue will give a talk about bird rescue and rehabilitation efforts after an oil spill or entanglement. Lunch will be provided after the talk.

“Our hope is that once you become aware of the amount of trash you produce and how easily it can become marine debris, that knowledge will translate into your future purchases,” Patterson said.

“Because plastic production is set to increase by 40% by 2028, it is very important we all take inventory and see where we can cut back,” she continued.

“Remembering the other two R’s in the 3R circle—Refuse and Reuse. The trash in the water impacts the planet on many levels, including harming wildlife and humans.”

Patterson said she expects there will be more trash to pick up than usual after Tropical Storm Kay’s strong winds caused debris to be strewn about the area.

“I’m out on my paddleboard almost every day, and I see so much trash, and lately, sandbags—and all the tiny threads—in the water,” Patterson said.

to military soldiers and their families, including sending letters and care packages overseas, donating clothes to Camp Pendleton families, and making a baby blanket for each child born at the base.

McClellan joined the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force in June 1942 and was assigned to an Intelligence/Signals Unit at Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters in Brisbane, Australia.

In an environment in which she was required to be fast and accurate, she translated messages between field operations.

In a prepared statement, McClellan

thanked the United States military for intervening while the Japanese forces occupied Papua New Guinea and Borneo and bombed Australia’s Northern Territory, as well.

“In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to America for coming by when we needed aid,” she said. “(The battles of) Midway and Guadalcanal saved us from occupation. Anything I have been able to do to help servicemen during my time here is my way of saying thank you.”

McClellan described her birthday as a part of life, advising people to enjoy each day they have and do things for others.

Jessie Strike McClellan, a San Clemente resident and World War II veteran who’s been active around her community and serving Camp Pendleton’s soldiers and families, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sept 23. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Villas

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

A “Music, Love and Positivity” event held on Saturday night, Sept. 10, in San Clemente showed just how much a community can accomplish when it seeks to help one of their own.

Hundreds of close friends and supporters came out to Lost Winds Brewing Company as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit Melia Perrizo-Hutak, a San Clemente resident who was recently diagnosed with bile duct cancer.

Perrizo-Hutak, 42, worked as a physical therapist before her diagnosis, which correlated with her healing spirit and actions of caring for everyone around her in life. Jen Kramer, who collaborated with a large group of friends to carry out the event, said Perrizo-Hutak is a unique person who has a magical energy to her.

“Melia is just one special human being who just radiates love and light to people around her,” Kramer said, adding: “She puts her patients first and her friends first and has the most beautiful smile. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like her.”

As Perrizo-Hutak, a mother of two, continued to fight the disease, she learned with her husband, Joel Hutak, that the best treatment would involve an expensive trip to the original and largest Mayo Clinic facility in Rochester, Minnesota. While Perrizo-Hutak’s family prepared for their upcoming journey, which would involve her undergoing liver resection surgery, Kramer and her friends knew they needed to contribute.

The group decided to hold a fundraising event at Lost Winds, where they sold raffle tickets and raffled off items, and numerous local businesses participated to make the night as impactful as possible. Kramer said she was impressed by the number of people who wanted to contribute.

“The amount of love outpouring for (Perrizo-Hutak) is really only akin to a wedding,” she said. “That’s kind of what

SC Resident, WWII Veteran to Celebrate 100th Birthday

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

San Clemente resident and World War II veteran Jessie Strike McClellan will soon join the town’s centenarian club, as she will be turning 100 on Sept. 23.

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Several close friends of Melia Perrizo-Hutak, a San Clemente resident who was recently diagnosed with bile duct cancer, attend an event at Lost Winds Brewing Company on Saturday, Sept. 10, to raise funds for her medical expenses. Photo: Courtesy of Jen Kramer

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SOAPBOX

Letters to The Editor MORE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT GRETA MEYERHOF, San Clemente The Inflation Reduction Act just signed by President Biden is the biggest improvement to our health care system in over a decade.

This is exactly what federal legislation should do—it leverages the government’s purchasing power to lower costs for Americans who struggle to pay for life-saving medications.

It also helps people who purchase their health care themselves—often small business owners and entrepreneurs—to actually be able to afford quality coverage for themselves and their families.

I thank Rep. Mike Levin for doing the right thing and standing up for the families of their district instead of buckling to pressure from Big Pharma.

BIDEN’S STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL JEFFREY HERMAN, San Clemente No loan is ever forgiven—it just gets passed on to others.

In the case of the President’s estimated $1 trillion student loan “forgiveness,” that debt will be assumed by those taxpayers who never attended college, those who did attend college but paid their own way by working part-time jobs, and those who attended college and dutifully paid back their student loans.

Nancy Pelosi previously warned that the President did not have the authority to forgive student loans. Hence, this was an unconstitutional act that needs to be addressed by Congress.

It’s incumbent upon a college student to choose a field of study that will provide a sufficient income after graduation so as to pay back taxpayers who provided the funds for that college loan.

COUNCILMAN KNOBLOCK DAVID LEES, San Clemente What’s up with this guy Knoblock?

Apparently, he has an opinion on everything from the Supreme Court to election integrity—neither, of course, within the purview of his position on the SC City Council.

Meanwhile, we still don’t have a hospital, our local police force is inadequate, people are shooting each other in Max Berg Park, there could be a freeway off-ramp through our living rooms, and gangs of over-privileged little twerps are San Clemente Times September 15-21, 2022

running people down on their e-bikes.

Maybe Squawkin’ Steve should turn his attention to—here’s an idea—actually doing his job.

RESPONSE TO POWER & WATER RON HENDERSON, San Clemente As an advocate of a balanced approach to large infrastructure projects, I was concerned by some of the representations within the letter written regarding “Power and Water.”

It was stated that the removal of dams on the Klamath River would somehow affect our water supply. These structures provide no irrigation and are not connected to Lake Shasta and our huge California water system.

The Klamath meanders through the most northern part of California, and it ends north of Eureka. Our most northern water source is Lake Shasta.

The Shasta manmade reservoir has four main tributaries including the Sacramento, Pit, McCloud Rivers, and Squaw Creek. It is a bit confusing, as the Shasta River actually flows into the Klamath and never flows into the reservoir.

The dams that are being removed do produce electrical power of up to 170 megawatts, which will be supplanted by additional renewable power. In addition, the project is designed to not affect irrigation in the agricultural upper Klamath region.

The representation that little has been done regarding infrastructure from the time of Gov. Brown Sr. is also a bit of a misrepresentation. The California Aqueduct was pushed through by Brown, and many parts of it were not fully completed until the ’70s.

In fact, the aqueduct itself is named after the late governor for his active hand in building the complex supply system of reservoirs. The entire west end of the Central Valley owes a great part of their agricultural existence because of this critical water artery.

If we are to address our current and future water and power needs, we should start with a basis in facts and not rhetoric. Part of our solution will be additional sources. Distribution of water to high users with low value added will also need to be addressed.

Of course, conservation is also part of the solution. When we address all these concerns in a combined fashion, I believe we can find a way to keep the water and power flowing.

drop boxes, etc. Fair enough. But once he mentions what he considers fraudulent acts and cites documentaries from the 2020 election (like the obvious right wing false propaganda film 2000 Mules), it seems obvious to the reader that Knoblock is of the opinion that Donald Trump lost the election because it was stolen from him.

Maybe Steve Knoblock actually thinks that Donald Trump is still the President; is President, even.

So, two things to consider: one, Sacramento will not change its election integrity for those like Steve Knoblock, even if he’s expecting that change. California’s election integrity stands just fine.

And, two, we in San Clemente have a choice, and that choice should be to recall Steve Knoblock from the very important position of city councilman.

Now! Send him back to wherever he crawled out from.

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THANK YOU, NICOLE BAEDEKER MIKE VAKILI, San Clemente

CEO/FOUNDER Norb Garrett

A couple of months ago, I was riding my e-bike on Presidio, lost control, and fell down pretty hard in the middle of the street. My left hand was injured and bleeding. I was tangled with the bicycle and had difficulties getting up.

Nicole Baedeker, a San Clemente resident, stopped to help me walk to the curb side. Another gentleman (a retired firefighter) also stopped and helped to take the bicycle to my house, one block away.

Since my wife can’t drive and our daughter was on vacation, Nicole offered to take me to urgent care for observation. Fortunately, nothing was broken, just a large laceration.

Thank you, Nicole; I am honored to pass your kindness forward to the others.

I have lived in San Clemente for nearly 50 years. The people in San Clemente are great, they take care of each other, and we are fortunate to live here and raise a family.

Once in a while, we have a hiccup at the City Hall, but as a community, we survive and move forward.

For the past 50 years, the city has developed Talega, which is one of the best-planned communities in the nation, along with Vista Hermosa Sports Park, the Outlets, LifeTime Fitness and many other projects in the areas north and east of SC High.

Also, we are fortunate to have the SC Times, our local newspaper, which is delivered to our front door every Thursday, bringing us the local news.

At the present time, the projects that we need to pay attention to are homelessness, lack of parking space in downtown, having a hospital and an ER nearby, remodeling buildings at the high school, and partially reducing Talega Mello-Roos taxation.

KNOBLOCK’S RESPONSE ANDY MYERS, San Clemente After reading the letter written by San Clemente City Councilman Steve Knoblock, it’s very obvious where he’s coming from politically—as if we didn’t already know.

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SOAPBOX

A few of the councilmembers have no interest to work on the problems related to the city. They have their own agenda, such as gun sanctuary, abolishing abortion clinics, (there is no abortion clinic in San Clemente), and preventing voter fraud.

I am a nonagenarian. I have voted in every election; never heard about voting fraud. The only fraud I know about the elections is when candidates do not reveal to the people what they are going to do if they get elected.

However, there is a good news: The next election is around the corner, and as in the past, the voters will send the imposters to the Boot Hill.

WOOD BENCHES AT THE MUNI GOLF COURSE DICK PARSONS, San Clemente I started playing at our beautiful golf course in 1959, and still play every week. Over the years, I and my golf buddies have been appreciative of the work done to protect, preserve and improve the course by the city—including tree maintenance, redesigning some of the holes, and the new clubhouse and restaurant.

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Several years ago, beautiful wood benches were placed adjacent to some of the tee boxes—I think, five or six of them. Golfers loved them, as the natural wood enhanced the beauty of the course.

One of them is on hole No. 7, visible from the parking lot. I am sure that they cost over $10,000 to install—labor and materials. Well, today, I don’t see anybody using them. They are starting to rot and are turning a color from what I surmise is the lack of being weatherized.

I doubt that anyone used something as simple as Johnson’s Water Seal to keep out the ocean elements.

Over the last nine months, I have talked to my friends who maintain the golf course, the Pro Shop, and called and left three messages with the city Maintenance Department (leaving my number for callback), and nothing has been done.

Disappointing, to say the least. It just takes some sanding and then a water seal.

My last hope would be that a councilmember sees this letter, and agrees with me that something should be done to save the benches from rotting

away; I surely hope so.

STOP THIS EMBARRASSMENT JOYCE REAGAN, San Clemente Here goes Councilmember Steve Knoblock once again on the prowl for state voter fraud. Unfortunately, Mr. Knoblock believes that he is a state legislator instead of a city councilmember.

Probably when Mr. Knoblock loses the November City Council election, he will scream voter fraud. When he ran for reelection last time, he lost, and I sincerely hope he does once again.

We need councilmembers who do not divide the community, as he has done on numerous issues. We need our council to be united and working each day to solve city issues, such as sustainable and clean water, sand replenishment, safe streets and homelessness.

Watching our current City Council, which Mr. Knoblock is part of, is an embarrassment to civility. Quite frankly, it is a circus comprised of several city councilmembers acting like spoiled brats.

Please elect a new City Council comprised of mature, intelligent adults who have a good working knowledge of city government, who will focus on city

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ular South Orange County venue. Classic folk/pop rock group The Lovin’ Spoonful, known for “Summer in the City” and other hit songs, will perform. Tickets are $40.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

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THURSDAY | 15 CONSTITUTION WEEK CELEBRATION 1 p.m. The San Clemente Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will ring bells in celebration of Constitution Week, which recognizes the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This year marks the signing’s 235th anniversary. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.422.2704. sanclementeisland.californiadar.org.

FRIDAY | 16 ‘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.

‘LITTLE WOMEN’ 7:30 p.m. Starting this Friday, and continuing on weekends through Oct. 9, the Cabrillo Playhouse presents Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters.

The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters live in Concord, Massachusetts with their mother while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Little Women reminds us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.” Admission is $33. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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SATURDAY | 17 OC COASTAL CLEANUP DAY AT CALAFIA STATE BEACH 9 a.m.-noon. Join the community and Orange County Coastkeeper to clean up Calafia State Beach during a day of service. Bring a friend, a water bottle, reusable gloves, bags, and buckets, trash pickup devices, sunscreen, a hat and closed toe shoes. Meet at the top of the stairs leading to the beach. Parking passes will be provided at the booth. RSVP at eventbrite.com. Calafia State Beach, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente.

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WEDNESDAY | 21 SOULFUL AND HUMOROUS OCEAN & TRAVEL STORIES WITH ED VODRAZKA 5:30-9:30 p.m. Join the San Onofre Parks Foundation for an evening of entertaining stories from Ed Vodrazka, a world traveler and veteran ocean lifeguard. Described as “A Modern-day Will Rogers,” Vodrazka, a bohemian author and storyteller, will entertain the audience with tales from his years of travel and his 45-year career as an ocean lifeguard. Vodrazka recently published his second book, One Guard Out: Lifeguarding California’s Wild North Coast, the Early Years. It’s the story of a brash group of young lifeguards on a mission to accomplish what had previously thought to be impossible—to swim out in deadly seas to snatch victims from the jaws of death. Vodrazka’s first book, published in 2021, Stories from Sea Level, is a handpicked assemblage of truly exceptional ocean-related events that occurred within the 50-year span between 1969 and 2019. The lifeguards featured in these stories work for various agencies between San Diego and the Sonoma Coast. During the hosted reception, there will be a special musical guest performance. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door if seats are available. edvodrazka.eventbrite.com. Historic Cottage at the San Clemente State Beach, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente.

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

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CAPISTRANO BAY CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get a headstart on your holiday shopping by supporting local vendors and to promote the Soroptimist Mission of supporting young women and girls in the Dana Point community. The event will feature music, food trucks, local artisans and handcrafted items. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. sicapistranobay.org. liveyourdream.org.

SC OPEN SKATE CONTEST 1-8 p.m. Go for the gold at the SC Open Skateboard Contest hosted by the City of San Clemente and the Friends of the City of San Clemente Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Foundation. Register at san-clemente.org/scopen. On-site registration will be based upon availability and will begin at 1 p.m. on the day of the event. Other activities include a vendor fair, food and beverages. All participants must wear safety equipment, including a helmet and knee and elbow pads. Skaters will be judged based on a 10-point scale of the following: style/artistry; consistency; originality; difficulty; and variety. Ralphs Skate Court, 241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente.

ing Center’s annual barbecue fundraiser returns to San Juan Capistrano. Bring the family for a night of games, fun and community connections. There will also be live music, a petting zoo and more.

Tickets can be purchased online. The Shea Center, 26284 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.240.8441. sheacenter.org.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 3:30-5 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente 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. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

SHEA CENTER BBQ 4-10 p.m. The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Rid-

KOA FEST 5-11 p.m. The Gray Matter Museum of Art will host an event filled with live music and art exhibitions of surfing culture and lifestyle. Guests may participate in Q&A sessions and meet and greet with extreme sports athletes. Tickets are $25. Gray Matter Museum of Art, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

TOAST TO THE CASA: LA BELLE EPOQUE 5:30-9 p.m. Experience Paris of the 1890s with gambling, cocktails, cancan girls, and live music. More than 40,000 individuals each year in South Orange

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County and beyond benefit from Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens’ programming of exhibitions, concerts, lectures, performances, horticulture activities, and educational experiences.

Casa Romantica also welcomes more than 6,000 local students each year for STEAM-based field trips, weekly and monthly workshops and events, scholarship contests, and summer arts academies: the Music Festival and Academy, and the Summer Dance Workshop. These opportunities are offered for free because of the generosity of its supporters.

The support of Toast to the Casa enables Casa Romantica to provide cultural and educational programs for people of all ages and to preserve the beloved San Clemente landmark and coastal public gardens for future generations. Tickets range from $175 to $200. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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‘The Good Boss’ Is Middling

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he title of Fernando León de Aranoa’s The Good Boss is quickly revealed to be ironic, rather than literal.

Call me boring, but I would have actually been more interested in a movie about the boss of a company who is legitimately, genuinely good and well-intended for once. Instead, we get a fine, though slightly redundant, satire on how a successful scales company owner runs his factory in smalltown Spain.

Within a two-hour runtime, we see how a week in the life of Julio Blanco (Javier Bardem) plays out before his industrial factory, Blanco Scales, gets a visit from the higher-ups at corporate.

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SUNDAY | 18 LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 2 p.m. Get ready to chuckle and watch actors perform in Downtown San Juan Capistrano. Camino Real Playhouse is staging Little Shop of Horrors, an adaptation of the classic Broadway musical and comedy film. The show runs through Oct. 2. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

MONDAY | 19 IMPROV MONDAYS WITH BOB BURNS & IMPROV CITY 3-5 p.m. Put on by the San Clemente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation.org. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.

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We witness how he refers to his employees at all levels as “family” and his “children,” even though he has no problem laying off workers without warning—such as the case with single dad Jose (Óscar de la Fuente)—or sleeping

with new, young, attractive female employees at the factory, such as marketing intern Liliana (Almudena Amor).

As the seven days go by, we learn his generosity and care come with compromise and expectations on the

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.

fia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

TUESDAY | 20 TRIVIA TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every 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.

WEDNESDAY | 21 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 Cala-

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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente.

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others’ ends, and his wife, Adela (Sonia Almarcha), has no idea how loose her husband’s morals and ethics are.

The Good Boss has a lot of relevant themes running throughout the film, including greed, cheating, nepotism, manipulation, and narrative irony. On paper, I think the script is quite good, and the characters de Aranoa has created are intriguing.

I enjoyed the lead performance by Bardem, who is at his best with morally gray characters such as Julio, and always seems to be having fun with makeup and costumes for elaborate roles. But the direction of The Good Boss is rather bland, and the pacing drags after a while.

I also feel as if the story didn’t really comment or lampoon anything on capitalism and businessmen that we haven’t already seen on screen before.

Again, The Good Boss isn’t a bad film, it’s just not a very unique or inspired one. This month, we got a double dose of cynical movies with Adamma Ebo’s Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul on religion, and The Good Boss on business.

I’m kind of just ready to skip to the wholesome, late-year releases now. SC

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT 6-8 p.m. The free outdoor concert series presented by the City of San Juan Capistrano closes out its 2022 schedule. Orange County rock band Tijuana Dogs will perform. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to relax while you soak up the music in Downtown San Juan. There will also be food trucks, adult beverages for sale, and booths featuring local businesses and groups. A free trolley service will run that day from 4-9 p.m. Historic Town Center Park, 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Lauren Gallegos

Coming Together4Teens O n Oct. 1, the Wellness & Prevention Center (WPC) will host Together4Teens at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo. Youth and local organizations plan this event to bring awareness to the pressures that teens face today and to provide resources for parents and teens who support family wellness.

After two years of virtual events, Together4Teens will be back live and in person, and the planning team is looking forward to seeing the youth and families who have stayed connected virtually and welcoming new attendees.

The first Together4Teens in 2019 featured mental health advocate and comedian Adam Grabowski to kick off the day, followed by workshops to promote mental wellness, build tools to support LGBTQ youth, build emotional resilience, vaping prevention education, and sessions that helped families understand the challenges of being a teen.

After the keynote speaker, family members and youth attended workshops of their choosing and came together to listen to a teen panel to wrap up the day.

In 2020, the event went virtual, incorporating Instagram Live, Instagram TV (IGTV), and daily posts. Parents joined virtual, workshops on cyber safety and teen mental health during the pandemic.

More than half of the youth workshops were led by youth themselves, including a Columbia University student who talked about racism and bullying, a high school senior who started

a podcast to address difficult topics, and a high school junior who started a web-based magazine for youth mental health.

Together4Teens has reached more than 1,500 South Orange County youth, parents, caregivers, and youth-connected adults, and provided tools and education to support teens’ overall wellness.

We have heard from families and teens that this event allowed them a safe space to build WELLNESS & wellness-promoting PREVENTION skills, learn more

BY LAUREN GALLEGOS about community resources, and gain insight into the challenges facing adolescents in our community.

The 2022 Together4Teens will follow the same format as previous years, including a yoga workshop by Uplift Teen Yoga for youth and adults, and adult workshops with topics ranging from nutrition and mental health to tips for communication with teens.

Teen workshops will feature discussions about building healthy relationships, self-care, and music for wellness.

In addition to workshops, the event will also feature keynote speaker Kara Long, a UC Davis student, mental health advocate, and cofounder of Teens4Teens Help.

All attendees may participate in workshops, hear from a panel of local teens,

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Colonel

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Six-month-old Colonel is a cute little guy with the sweetest personality. He is a quiet type whose favorite pastimes include being petted and birdwatching on a sunny day. Like most kittens, Colonel also loves playtime and gets along well with the other cats. Could he be the one for you?

If you are interested in adopting Colonel, 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

Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES Pictured is opening day for the

Ole Hanson Beach Club in May 1928. It was one of the city’s first amenities. Hanson paid for it and donated it to the city.

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.

and learn about community resources.

Youth ages 12-18, adult family members, and other youth-connected adults are invited to attend the event. You can also follow Together4Teens on Instagram for updates.

This event is free, and teens can earn service hours for attending. RSVP at bit.ly/22T4T. We hope to see you on Oct. 1 at Capistrano Valley High. The keynote speaker will begin at 9 a.m.; workshops

and activities will follow. Any questions can be directed to lauren@wpc-oc.org.

Lauren Gallegos, ACSW, is the Prevention Director at the Wellness & Prevention Center. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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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Annual Car Show Cruises On After Storm Delay PHOTOS AND TEXT BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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espite having to remain in park for a day because of inclement weather, the annual San Clemente Car Show went for its 26th spin on Sunday, Sept. 11, attracting thousands of automobile admirers and enthusiasts to downtown.

Along Avenida Del Mar, vehicle owners got to display their rides, ranging from classics and woodies to hot rods and muscle cars, while local dealerships showed off

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some of their latest models to spectators.

Close to 300 vehicles were registered to participate in the San Clemente Downtown Business Association’s yearly Car Show, according to Director Julie Heinze. She noted, however, that some couldn’t attend because of the event’s postponement.

Initially planned for Saturday, Sept. 10, the Car Show was postponed a day as Tropical Storm Kay hovered over Southern California late in the week, bringing rainstorms and strong winds—adding

more bizarre weather to the area that was already facing an oppressive heat wave.

“As the main attraction, the classic cars come first and—as a rule—they don’t go out in wet weather,” Heinze explained in an email on Monday, Sept.

12. “We needed to be respectful of these lovingly restored vehicles. Making the decision to bump the event out one day was a tough one to make, but as it turned out—the right one.”

Though the lingering effects of both the storm and heat wave could still be felt in San Clemente on Sunday, visitors were resolved to enjoy this year’s show and the variety of motor vehicles on the sunny summer afternoon.

“We were grateful to the roughly 250 car owners, event sponsors, U.S. Marines Color Guard, OC Sheriffs, OC Fire, COA performers, City partners, and thousands of spectators who made a quick pivot to the new date and made it a great day downtown—a ‘Classic Day,’ as we like to call it,” Heinze said.

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been working on with the help of lead instructor Sean Selff—one of nine knowledgeable car buffs who served on the team of judges.

Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, with the help of his wife and kids, announced the awards for 14 vehicles that were recognized across a variety of categories, including Fan Favorite, Best Woodie and Best Interior.

“With high participation from the crowd, the winning vehicle was a beautifully restored 1951 Chevy Pickup Truck,” Heinze said of the Fan Favorite award.

George Huggins, a San Clemente resident, won Best Woodie for his dark green 1973 Ford Woodie, while the award for Best Interior went to a silver 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix that had been owned by Javier Olivares. Olivares died in August, so his wife, Lorraine, accepted the award on his behalf.

“His wife brought his car, and it won ‘Best Interior’,” Heinze said. “The judge who handed her the blue ribbon—letting her know she had won—said it was the highlight of his day to see how much it meant to her, and nearby car owners rushed to congratulate her.” SC sanclementetimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS WRP Sluice Gate Replacement Project #2 Project No. 26212 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: WRP Sluice Gate Replacement Project #2 Project No. 26212 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 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 nonresponsive.

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 WORK of this Contract will consist of upgrading mechanical and electrical components of the Chlorine Contact Basin and Reclamation Storage Bay within the City of San Clemente’s Water Reclamation Plant. The WORK shall include but not limited to the following major work items: 1. Removal and replacement of 1 sluice gates within the Reclamation Storage Bay Splitter Box. 2. Removal and replacement of 1 sluice gate within the Chlorine Contact Basin Inlet Structure.

3. Field verification of existing conditions prior to sluice gate fabrication.

4. Installation of 1 new open/close electric actuators within the Reclamation Storage Bay Splitter Box. 5. Associated electrical improvements for the new electrical actuators (all power and control requirements).

6. Contractor shall furnish, supply, and install all control hardware (RIO PLC Panel). Contractor shall terminate all wires to the supplied RIO Panel. Integration of the proposed improvements (i.e. gate control logic) within the existing filter PLC and SCADA system will be provided by the City.

7. Removal of existing, and installation of new aluminum grating in areas identified in the plans (bid option).

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 150 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 Class “A”. Failure to possess the specified license 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.

5.2.

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

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

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.sanclemente.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. 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, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: WRP Sluice Gate Replacement Project #2 Project No.: 26212 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at 380 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92672 on Wednesday, September 28th at 9:30 AM. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid 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.

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.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Amir K. Ilkhanipour at ilkhanipoura@san-clemente.org no later than Tuesday, October 11th, 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/

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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 September 15, 2022 City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1733 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular and Special Meeting of September 6, 2022, adopted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 1733 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE ADDING CHAPTER 10.54 (UNLAWFUL POSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. Persons interested in receiving a copy of the Ordinance are invited to contact the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at jimenezm@ san-clemente.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the above-referenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of August 16, 2022, and was adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of September 6, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: DUNCAN, FERGUSON, KNOBLOCK, WARD, MAYOR JAMES NOES:

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Invitational Varsity Division on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Tritons had two runners in the top three and three in the top 10 to post a winning score of 39 points and finish ahead of Tesoro (57 points), Santa Margarita (72 points) and Dana Hills (73 points).

Senior Juan Chantaca paced San Clemente with a second-place run of 15:50.

Junior Brett Ephraim finished third at 15:52. Senior Rory Catsimanes also finished in the top 10 in sixth at 16:04.

Rounding out the Tritons’ scoring five were junior Pierce Clark in 13th at 16:25 and senior Grant Sestak in 15th at 16:35.

San Clemente next runs in the Woodbridge Classic at the Great Park in Irvine on Friday, Sept. 16, and in the Dana Hills Invitational on Sept. 24.

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.

Football Stays Undefeated, Hosts Unbeaten Edison on Friday The San Clemente football team capitalized on three turnovers to remain undefeated with a road victory over previously undefeated Corona del Mar, 23-6, on Friday, Sept. 9, at Newport Harbor High School.

Blake Allen paced the Tritons with 127 yards rushing and one touchdown on 21 carries. Broderick Redden completed 8 of 12 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown, and he added a touchdown run. Thomas Hartanov caught four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Cole Robertson led San Clemente with 10 total tackles, including seven solo tackles. Nolan Reid registered a sack and recovered a fumble. Brad Gerken pulled in an interception.

The Tritons (4-0) move on to face another undefeated and familiar Sunset League foe in Edison (4-0) this Friday, Sept. 16, at Thalassa Stadium. Look for live coverage on the South OC Sports Twitter and Instagram, and game coverage at sanclementetimes.com.

San Clemente made up for one Sunset League loss from last season against Corona del Mar (3-1), but last year’s game was a defensive struggle, with a final

Scoreboard

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Our City Scoreboard keeps you updated on all of the local San Clemente youth and community team accomplishments and special individual performances of the week. Email zcavanagh@ picketfencemedia.com for submission.

Youth Wrestlers Earn State Titles, Placings

The San Clemente Youth Wrestling Club earned an individual state championship and had several placers at the state tournament last season.

Kelan Stever, 14, became a USA Wrestling State Champion with an unbeaten run in the Middle School Boys 149-Pound Division at the California USA Wrestling Folkstyle Championships on March 13 in Fresno. Stever is the first-evSan Clemente Times September 15-21, 2022

San Clemente forced three turnovers, including a fumble recovery by Nolan Reid (4) to shut down Corona del Mar, 23-6, and remain undefeated. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

score of 7-3. If the Tritons are to make up for another defeat from a Sunset League opponent in Edison, there will still be quite a challenge ahead.

Nothing went right for San Clemente on the road against Edison last season in a 42-0 loss in which the Tritons threw three interceptions and gave up a 97yard fumble return for a score. Edison scored four rushing touchdowns on just 93 yards rushing.

While Edison’s leading rusher from last season has graduated, the Chargers are still an elite group, with its quarterback and receivers returning and playing in top form. Edison has scored 31 points or more in all four games, including a 34-13 win over Orange Lutheran on Sept. 2.

Edison last beat Palos Verdes, 35-7, on Sept. 8. Parker Awad completed 12 of 23 passes for 215 yards, three touch-

downs—all to Jackson Irwin—and an interception. Carter Hogue ran for 118 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.

Aside from last season’s blowout, recent games between San Clemente and Edison have been tight affairs, with the previous four from 2016 to 2019 (all four Triton victories) being decided by seven points or fewer.

Boys Cross Country Shines in Hawaii Debut The San Clemente boys cross country team opened its season 2,500 miles away, but the Tritons still managed to dominate Orange County competition.

The reigning Orange County champions took their act across the sea and earned the top spot in a top four of county competitors to win the Iolani

er state champion for San Clemente Youth Wrestling. Stever won each of his matches by pin to earn the title.

Kelan’s brother, Kyler Stever, 9, finished fifth at the USA Wrestling State tournament in the Boys 10 and Under 84-Pound Division.

The Stevers helped lead a group of more than 20 wrestlers to the SCWAY State Tournament in Clovis on March 19-20. Kyler Stever was San Clemente’s top placer at the event with a fifth-place finish. Kelan Stever and Caleb Eaton earned sixth-place finishes in their respective divisions. Cyrus Dehn and Uriah Eaton took home seventh-place finishes, and Cruz Allen and Johnathan Bandy earned eighth-place finishes.

San Clemente Youth Wrestling returns to competition in December. For more information about the club, go to sanclementewrestling.org or send an email to scywclub@gmail.com. SC

Girls Volleyball Reaches Mohs Tournament Semifinals with Ranked Victories The San Clemente girls volleyball team beat ranked opponents to reach the semifinals of the Dave Mohs Memorial Tournament last weekend.

The Tritons, ranked No. 8 in the latest CIF-SS Division 1 & 2 poll, posted wins over No. 16 Laguna Beach, No. 9 Palos Verdes and No. 5 Mater Dei. The Tritons lost early to No. 2 Marymount and in the semifinals to San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic, the eventual champion.

Senior outside hitter Lily Dwinell was named to the all-tournament team with a starring performance over Mater Dei with 17 kills, three blocks and seven digs.

San Clemente opens South Coast League play against San Juan Hills on Thursday, Sept. 15, and then hosts Aliso Niguel next Thursday, Sept. 22. San Clemente and Aliso Niguel split the league title last season. SC

Kelan Stever, 14, became the San Clemente Youth Wrestling Club’s first-ever state champion at the California USA Wrestling Folkstyle Championships on March 13 in Fresno. Photo Courtesy of San Clemente Youth Wrestling

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History Made at Lowers Gilmore, Toledo crowned 2022 WSL World Champions after pair of epic performances at the Rip Curl WSL Finals

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ustralia’s Stephanie Gilmore earned a record-setting eighth world title, while San Clemente resident Filipe Toledo earned a much-deserved first title at last week’s Rip Curl WSL Finals—the one-day, winner-take-all event at Lower Trestles.

For 34-year-old Gilmore, this asserts her position as the greatest women’s competitive surfer to ever pull on a jersey.

Winning her first title in 2007, Gilmore’s latest accomplishment puts her ahead of Australian counterpart Layne Beachley’s seven titles.

Facing five-time world champ Carissa Moore in the Championship Match, Gilmore came into the WSL Finals as the fifth seed, and starting with the first heat of the day, she surfed a total of five heats during her marathon run to the title.

“There really are not many words that can describe this feeling right now, and that’s why I now really love this format,” said a beaming Gilmore from the awards celebration. “It puts the pressure on you, it puts you under the pump, can you do it; it’s truly incredible.”

“To be able to make it all the way to the Final against Carissa—who in my mind, she’s the real world champ this year—I was out there thinking, if this happens, this is freaking cool, because I’m out here against Carissa, the greatest of

all time, in my opinion,” Gilmore added.

For the Brazilian Toledo, this marks his long-sought first world title. With the No. 1 seed, he had the opportunity to watch all his competitors, as well as the evolving conditions, all day long. By the time he hit the water around lunchtime, Toledo was not to be denied.

Priming himself for this moment, in front of his hometown crowd, he came out swinging against 2019 world champ Italo Ferreira of Brazil. Surfing lightning fast and extremely inspired, he made short work of his fellow countryman.

“It doesn’t get much better than this,” said Toledo. “This is for Brazil, for my family, and for you all here. First of all, I want to thank Jesus. What he did for all my life and the last week, and the entire year.”

“Whoever is chasing your dreams, it does pay off,” he continued. “It’s hard, you get tired, there’s a lot of ups and downs, and bad thoughts, but we did it.

We did it.”

Proving that surf fans will tune in for a high-stakes, winner-take-all event like this, the WSL broke its record for viewership for the second year in a row. While the beach was packed, folks around the world tuned in to catch the action.

“Rip Curl WSL Finals surpassed 2021’s total livestream video views by 22%, bringing total livestream views to 8.3 million across WSL digital channels,”

Stephanie Gilmore asserts her position as the greatest women’s competitive surfer to ever pull on a jersey by winning her record-setting eighth world title at the Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lower Trestles on Sept. 8. Photo: Alan Gibby

WSL said in a media release. “This figure is expected to increase as additional viewership data is aggregated from the WSL’s linear and digital streaming partners, including Globo/SporTV, WSL’s exclusive streaming partner in Brazil.”

WSL CEO Erik Logan touched on the record-breaking viewership, noting that the Finals was a celebration of the biggest day in professional surfing.

“When we set out to crown our undisputed World Champions on one day, we understood the opportunity to make this the most impactful day in our sport, and we’ve achieved that for our competitors, for our partners, and for our fans, with the largest live viewership in the history of the WSL,” Logan said in the release.

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GROM OF THE WEEK

DANE MATSON

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he recent heat wave, amazing water temperature and pumping south swells can only mean one thing—school’s back in session.

And while students are, indeed, in their classrooms, it also means that it’s time for the San Clemente High Surf Team to get back in the water and prep for another epic season.

Anchoring the Triton squad this year is powerful goofy-footer Dane Matson. A regular at Lowers, with his older brother, Kade, Matson is already out on the global surf stage. Matson’s looking to keep the

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family’s winning ways going.

Matson first caught our eye when he landed a Grom of the Week feature as a spry 9-year-old.

“I like school, making new friends, playing with friends at recess and learning new things, because I want to go to college someday, and I don’t want to be a hobo,” he told the San Clemente Times at the time. “It’s important.”

Still brimming with school spirit, at the top of his game in the water, it’s a safe bet the transient life isn’t in the cards for Matson. He’s focused, determined and extremely talented, as he looks to lead the Tritons to more glory this year. The future is wide open. SC If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

With history made once again at Lowers, it’s a good thing the event ran when it did. Seemingly as soon as the final horn blew, Tropical Storm Kay marched her way up the West Coast and brought some unusual tropical winds and weather to the area; she also gave a much-appreciated boost to local water temps, which has been glorious.

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

Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-20 Thursday: A mix of peaking southwest and easing south swells provides surf in the waist to chest high range for better breaks (3-4’) as standouts top out around the head high mark (5’). Light/variable to light offshore wind out of the east/northeast provide clean conditions to start the day, trending to onshore southwest wind in the afternoon.

Outlook: A smaller blend of southwest and south swells on Friday produces waist to chest high waves (3-4’) ahead of a new south/southwest swell the builds through the weekend. Saturday is expected to see top breaks push waist to head high (3-5’) with even larger surf in the chest high to slightly overhead range expected on Sunday (4-6’). Mornings generally see the cleanest conditions heading into and through the weekend, but there is potential for southerly eddy winds on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The afternoons see manageable onshore flow out of the southwest.

Dane Matson. Photo: Courtesy of @vickgoddard

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