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Nearly 16 months after its last game, the San Clemente High football team will open its twice-delayed season against Capistrano Valley on Friday, March 19. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

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Beaches, Parks & Rec Commission to Review Dog Beach Proposal

Tandem Boogie Attracts Investors on ‘Shark Tank’

Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Economic Relief Bill

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The city council on Tuesday, March 16, punted a proposal to establish a local dog beach to the city’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission for further analysis and input, as several environmental and enforcement concerns were raised.

The proposed resolution, which Councilmember Steven Knoblock had sponsored, looks to designate a portion of San Clemente’s beach, just north of the pier—roughly between the Dije Court and El Portal staircases—as a dog beach under a one-year trial period.

“This is a pilot program, limited term, limited duration, limited location,” Knoblock explained to the council. “I think it

would be good for the community. At the end of the year, we’ll decide how it goes, and we may find out this is nothing San Clemente wants to even think about any more.”

In a unanimous vote, the council agreed to have the Parks and Recreation commissioners review the proposal, and come back with any recommendations for the pilot program in June, after gathering public feedback.

Weighing in on the matter during public comments, the South Orange County chapter of Surfrider Foundation was critical of the program and took issue with the lack of any impact studies to the

environment and wildlife, as well as the city’s finances.

Denise Erkeneff, the chapter coordinator for the nonprofit organization, also questioned the program’s assumption that all dog owners would act responsibly and noted the potential degradation of water quality as a result of fecal matter washing out into the ocean, “There should be a robust water quality management plan associated with this pilot on Day One, if you move forward,” she said in a prepared statement to the council. “However, we encourage you not to move forward without the proper staff review and comprehensive study.”

Councilmember Chris Duncan shared similar concerns, stating that there wasn’t enough information to decide whether the proposed location was adequate. He added that other cities with dog beaches have imposed time and date limitations—something San Clemente may also want to consider.

“If you look at other beaches, they have all of those things,” he said. “I can appreciate that this would just be a test program, but we would be testing, what seems like, a shot in the dark without some basis on why we’re setting these parameters in this draft resolution.”

Mayor Pro Tem Gene James said that while he wasn’t outright opposed to the idea of a dog beach, he said he believed there needed to be more staff work done before deciding on its approval.

He further noted that the matter “dovetails to a bigger question on dogs in the city and what resources we have for dog owners.”

Samantha Wylie, the city’s recreation manager, noted Tuesday night that the BPR Commission had already begun last month the process of considering access for dogs on San Clemente’s public beaches based on findings in the 2018 Beaches, Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

“It was reviewed at the last meeting in February, and at the time, the Commission felt like they wanted to gain broader and public feedback, and direct-

South County Cities Saw Rise in Unemployment in January

start of the year, according to the state’s latest jobs data released last week.

Statewide unemployment went down slightly, sliding from 9.3% in December to 9% the following month, according to California’s Employment Development Department. Over the same period, Orange County’s unemployment rate stayed exactly the same at 7.4%.

Though the state and county’s jobless numbers remained stagnant after the New Year, the three South County towns of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano each experienced slight increases in unemployment, the latest

data shows.

Dana Point’s unemployment rate grew from 6.6% to 6.8%, while San Juan’s jobless rate went from 6.3% to 6.4%. San Clemente saw the biggest hike, growing from 6.8% in December to 7.2% in January.

Collectively, the three towns’ unemployment rate reached 7%, up from the 6.6% recorded in December—when a number of regional stay-at-home orders were issued across the state.

The latest jobs report further reflects the economic fallout from the most recent restrictions mandated after the

TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Dawn Trustee, 54, of Coto de Caza (left) joins friend Susan Younkin, 61, of San Clemente as she takes her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Gracie for a stroll on the Beach Trail on March 9. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Council Taps Parks & Rec Commission to Review Dog Beach Proposal

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

California and the county’s overall jobless numbers remained largely unmoved from December to January, while the tri-city area in South Orange County saw a small uptick in unemployment at the San Clemente Times March 18-24, 2021

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ed staff to do a little bit more footwork, if you will, in reaching out to the community, and getting a broader perspective on what the community really wants and what would be feasible,” Wylie said.

City staff, she added, is expected to come back to the BPR Commission next month with that additional information.

While arguing that he didn’t want the city to have to spend taxpayer dollars and time on engineers and consultants, Knoblock expressed support for having the BPR Commission review the proposal for further analysis and to make recommendations, such as identifying a more feasible location.

Mayor Kathy Ward, however, had questioned why the council would give further direction related to the dog beach when the topic is already being looked into by BPR commissioners.

“The point is, it’s not being done,” Knoblock responded. “It’s being talked about.

That’s a far cry from being done.”

As part of the council’s vote on Tuesday, it also tasked the BPR Commission to take a holistic look at the city’s resources for dogs and consider improvements. The matter is slated to return to the council in early June.

winter surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as a depletion of beds available in intensive care wards.

During the month of December, when Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed the previous moratorium on all in-person dining and personal care services, among other things, the state recorded its first rise in unemployment since the initial stay-athome order a year ago this month.

Prior to December, the state had been making strides in job growth while unemployment decreased. For the month of November, the county’s unemployment (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

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‘Tandem Boogie’ Board Attracts Investors on ‘Shark Tank’

BY ZARA FLORES, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

A local family of entrepreneurs made waves on national television this past Friday night, March 12, when the Clark family of San Clemente convinced two investors on the popular TV series Shark Tank to take a bite out of their patented invention, Tandem Boogie boards.

The family of five—husband and wife John and Manya, plus daughters Alleanna, Juliette and Lyla—pitched Tandem Boogie to the panel of millionaire investors and accepted an offer of $100,000 for a 35% stake in their company from Robert Herjavec and Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of KIND snacks.

For the close-knit Clark family, the appearance and deal with the Shark Tank investors marked a full-circle moment.

“Ever since the first episode came out, we’d always watch Shark Tank together as a family,” said Juliette, the company’s “CFO”—chief fun officer—and its creative director. “It was just a thing we’d always done, because our parents are entrepreneurs.”

The idea for Tandem Boogie, a boogie board built for two, began in 2015 with an oversized boogie board and a day at the beach. The board is larger than a standard boogie board and features softgrip handles on top and to the side for safe riding, as well as a built-in camera mount. It’s also an inflatable bodyboard

(Cont. from page 3) rate was at 6.5%, while the three South County towns together had a 5.4% unemployment rate.

California health officials lifted the regional stay-at-home orders across the state in late January, easing restrictions in several sectors as the rates of virus infections and hospitalizations began to fall.

Just this week, Orange County moved from the purple “widespread risk” tier into the less restrictive red tier on the state’s color-coded, COVID-19 monitoring system. The move paved the way for the return of some indoor dining, gym operations, and movie theaters, among other activities—and is likely to help bring back many of the jobs lost over the winter.

According to the countywide data, San Clemente Times March 18-24, 2021

(From left) Clark family members Alleanna, John, Manya, Lyla and Juliette show off their Tandem Boogie boards.

Photo: Courtesy of the Clark family

pitched their product to the show’s producers.

“It starts with an audition and then, if you’re fortunate enough to make it all the way to actually pitch to the Sharks, that’s an opportunity in itself, and we just feel really fortunate to make it this far,” John said. “We’re together, we’re able to get our business started and to get that national audience to see what we do here in San Clemente.”

During the eight months between the casting call and their actual pitch in August, the family focused on production and sales in order to present a viable business and investment to the Sharks.

“During that summer, we shifted towards doing a Kickstarter campaign in order to create that first run of manufactured boards,” said Juliette, adding that the visibility and intrigue from fellow beachgoers aided in their Kickstarter success.

Tandem Boogie is available at Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente, Killer Dana in Dana Point and Toes on the Nose in Laguna Beach, as well as online at tandemboogie.com and ebodyboarding. com.

Last week, two days before their Shark Tank episode aired on ABC-TV, the Clarks announced on their website that they are changing the company name from Tandem Boogie LLC to TANDMSurf “in an effort to be more inclusive . . . as we are about more than just bodyboarding.”

“In correlation,” the Clarks announced on their website, “we are excited to introduce you to our newest product, the TANDM Surf Surfboard!” Like the Tandem Boogie board, the 9’6” x 27” surfboards are specifically designed for two people and have similar features to the Tandem Boogie.

featuring patent-pending Dynamic AIR Design technology so that the board can be packed down into a convenient carrying case.

During the 2018 San Clemente Ocean Festival, the family took a prototype to the beach and shot a video of them catching waves together. They posted the video online and received so much positive feedback that Tandem Boogie bodyboarding is now a contest at the annual Ocean Festival.

“We said, ‘Let’s bring the fun to everyone!’ That’s really what we enjoy doing; it’s not just having fun ourselves, but the enjoyment that comes from inspiring other people to go out and do the same

type of thing, spending time with family,” said John, who is in charge of all the marketing, sales and social media.

Manya, who has a degree in industrial engineering and a background in manufacturing, is in charge of the company’s manufacturing, operations and logistics.

The eldest daughter, Alleanna, serves as the project manager and is in charge of the community outreach, while Lyla, the youngest daughter, is responsible for merchandising.

According to the family, their Shark Tank journey began in early 2020 with a casting call in Las Vegas, where they, along with hundreds of other entrepreneurs with their own inventions,

Orange County saw a decrease of 51,000 nonfarm payroll jobs between December and January, with the leisure and hospitality industry taking the brunt, losing 21,000 jobs.

Within that industry, more than half of those jobs (11,300) represented positions in accommodation and food services, while roles in arts, entertainment and recreation went down by 9,700 jobs.

The trade, transportation and utilities industry was also hit particularly hard during the same period, shrinking by 7,300 jobs, according to the state. Most of those losses, about 5,600 jobs (77%), came from positions in retail trade.

As a whole, employers in California lost just shy of 70,000 jobs, according to the state’s employment department.

The next jobs report for the month of February is slated to be released on March 26.

Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Economic Relief Bill, Securing Millions in Aid to Local Cities

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

President Joe Biden last week signed the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package after it had cleared the last hurdle in Congress, where House lawmakers voted, largely along party lines, to pass the economic stimulus.

The measure, which passed by a vote of 220-211—with every House Republican voting no—provides another round of stimulus checks to Americans, extends a $300 weekly unemployment supplement through September, helps schools reopen safely, gives a boost to struggling small businesses and supports local governments.

The bill, titled the “American Rescue Page 4

Plan,” will “help local governments, including the City of San Clemente, to recover revenue losses due to the pandemic,” San Clemente Mayor Kathy Ward said in an email last week.

“Our City will be receiving an allocation of more than $8 million over the next year, which will help us to maintain a balanced budget while jump-starting our own local economic recovery through investments in community services and infrastructure,” Ward said in the email.

The relief measure also infuses billions of dollars in funding into the (Cont. on page 5) sanclementetimes.com

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Jerky Is a Family Business

BY NORB GARRETT, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Gus’s Fresh Jerky shop is known to just about anyone who has driven up to Mammoth Lakes for a weekend of fishing, fun on the snow or a quiet getaway. Now, thanks to Gus Niepagen’s 27-year-old daughter, Nancy Niepagen, the legendary jerky, dried fruit, honey, stuffed olives and nuts shop has a San Clemente home, too.

Located at 131 Avenida Del Mar, Unit C, the shop opened its doors on Feb. 12 and has been slowly but steadily building its customer base.

“Business is picking up,” said Nancy Niepagen, the youngest of Gus’s four daughters, who learned the trade while working for her dad in the family’s shop in tiny Olancha, California, which has a population of 229 and is located on U.S. Route 395 along the road up to Mammoth Lakes.

The elder Niepagen immigrated from Argentina at the age of 20, eventually starting a jerky and dried fruit stand in Olancha on weekends. It was so popular, he relocated the family from Las Vegas to Olancha and bought the building he’s still in today.

The new local business owner credits her dad for her entrepreneurial spirit, and her mom, Nancy, for her organizational skills.

“I remember the day I got the keys

to the store, and it was an empty space,” she said. “I laid down on the floor, looked around, and for a second thought to myself, ‘Oh, boy, what have I gotten into?’ But then I got to work, drove over to Lowe’s to buy racks, and it’s slowly coming together.”

Nancy’s husband, Sheldon Adam, is a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. The couple moved to Oceanside in 2019. She said she thought about opening the store in San Clemente when she did research and saw how successful other “unique” stores in San Clemente have been, such as Rocket Fizz, the candy store just a few shops up the street.

She’s counting on building a new clientele of jerky fans while tapping into those who already know the brand, and has added a few special items not available at her dad’s store in Olancha or his other stores in Arizona.

“Cowboy Beef Jerky and Sweet & Spicy are the most popular jerkies,” she said, noting that all of the jerkies are USDA-approved meats and her father’s recipes. “But unlike my Dad’s store, we also have Vegan Jerky and an expanded line of local honey, stuffed olives and specialties like Dirty Martini juice and Chimichurri sauce.”

While most of the jerky is made

(Cont. from page 4) establishment of a national COVID-19 vaccination program, further aiding the deployment and distribution of the inoculations, as well as continued support for testing, contract tracing and mitigation.

“We have lost loved ones, jobs, homes, businesses, and so much more. We see a light at the end of tunnel, but the American people urgently need more relief to get through this pandemic,” Rep. Mike Levin said in a prepared statement following the bill’s passage on March 10.

“I am proud to say that the American Rescue Plan meets the health and economic crises we’re facing with investments to put vaccines in arms, money in pockets, kids in schools, and people back in jobs,” he added.

According to Levin’s office, the recovery package sets aside $350 billion for state and local governments, so critical and frontline workers such as health care employees, police officers, firefighters, teachers and transit workers—to name a few—can remain on the job.

In the 49th Congressional District, which Levin represents, the cities of San

Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano will receive millions in funding through the bill. Dana Point is set to receive $6.32 million, San Juan will receive nearly $6.76 million, and San Clemente will receive $8.87 million.

“It will provide local governments— including all of the smaller cities in my District—with direct funding to maintain essential services and keep frontline workers on the job,” Levin said in his statement. “This bill provides the relief that the American people need … help is on the way.”

San Juan Capistrano City Manager Ben Siegel echoed Ward’s sentiments, stating that the funding allocated to San Juan will “more than cover” the financial impacts to the city budget related to the pandemic.

“We appreciate the efforts of Congressman Levin to secure flexible funding for local agencies, and we are awaiting further guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department on what types of projects and programs could be eligible for funding under the relief package,” Siegel said.

Congressional Republicans in Washing-

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Nancy Niepagen recently opened a downtown San Clemente location for Gus’s Fresh Jerky. She learned the business while working for her dad since the age of 5 in the family’s famous jerky store in Olancha, California. Photo: Norb Garrett

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from beef, she also offers elk, venison and turkey varieties.

The store is open Monday through

Thursday from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and on weekends (Friday through Sunday) from 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

ton, D.C., have been unified in their opposition to the aid package, as every GOP lawmaker in the House voted against the previous version last month and every Republican in the Senate chamber rejected it earlier this month.

During the debate on the bill, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) had said “this isn’t a rescue bill, it isn’t a relief bill, it is a laundry list of left-wing priorities that predate the pandemic and do not meet the needs of American families.”

Biden had signed the bill on Thursday, March 11, hours before delivering a primetime address to the nation in which he pledged to have every American adult eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine by May 1.

Encouraging every citizen to do their part by getting vaccinated, he said the nation could be able to celebrate Fourth of July events in person this summer.

“After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but begin to mark our independence from this

virus,” Biden said.

With Biden’s signing of the emergency relief bill, direct stimulus checks are beginning to get directly deposited into Americans’ bank accounts. The payments will be up to $1,400 for single filers who earn less than $75,000 in annual income and for joint filers with incomes of up to $150,000.

According to Levin’s office, about $130 billion in funding from the bill will go toward K-12 schools, helping them reopen by making repairs to ventilation systems, as well as “reducing class sizes and implementing social distancing guidelines, purchasing personal protective equipment, and hiring support staff to care for students’ health and well-being.”

The bill’s passage also secured additional funding to support small businesses, as $7.25 billion will go toward the Paycheck Protection Program and expand eligibility for nonprofit organizations that have felt the economic pinch from the pandemic.

According to Mayor Ward, the city is waiting on additional guidelines before providing “an action plan for City Council consideration as part of the City’s annual budget process.” sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | The Downtown Buzz by Chris Aitken

Happy Spring from the Downtown Business Association

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ven as things thankfully are improving on the pandemic front, and Orange County enters the red tier, the Downtown Business Association (SCDBA) remains fully committed to supporting our local small businesses that are still very much in need of our community support.

We, at the SCDBA, will continue working to provide various initiatives to assist local businesses and advocate for programs and legislation important to them in our ongoing focus on enhancing the downtown experience.

First, we continue to actively correspond with our restaurant sector and SCDBA members about the outdoor dining operation program—a partnership with our city.

We are happy to report that the outdoor dining operation has been a tremendous success not only for the vitality of the restaurant sector, in this most difficult time, but for our retailers and residents as well.

We have received many reports from our residents on how the outdoor dining operations have been a welcome addition to our city and how they continue to support the program.

Letters to The Editor WOULDN’T IT BE NICE? ED WARD, San Clemente

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Wouldn’t it be nice if our slice-of-heaven Spanish Village by the Sea still felt like the sleepy, tranquil beach town of the ’60s and ’70s?

And wouldn’t it be nice if flying the American flag was simply patriotic, and not emblematic of dog-whistle support for a nationalist segment of our population that denies science and believes that the election was “stolen”?

And wouldn’t it be nice if the police shooting of unarmed Kurt Reinhold in our beautiful city was simply viewed as “wrong,” and that denouncing such a senseless act didn’t signal universal vilification of law enforcement?

And wouldn’t it be nice if every mem-

Second, the SCDBA is happy to report, with gratitude from the city, the return of the SCDBA Village Art Faire.

The return of this longstanding community-favorite program, which will be mindful of COVID-19 precautions, is set to return this Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the San Clemente Community Center parking lot. The next one will be on April 3, and then continue monthly THE DOWNTOWN on the first Saturday BUSINESS BUZZ

BY CHRIS AITKEN of every month, so mark your calendars.

Third, as we approach Easter, the SCDBA is excited to announce the Easter “Bunny Trail.”

Come visit the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 27, as follows: 11-11:45 a.m. at Rocket Fizz; noon-12:45 p.m. at Three Dog Bakery; 1-1:45 p.m. at Mikii’s on Del Mar; and 2-2:45 p.m. at H.H. Cottons.

Thank you to our Bunny Trail sponsor and organizer, Vicky Wilson, and TaxPros+, and our trail participants. We hope to see you on the trail.

Finally, we are proud to announce a new SCDBA program: Downtown Tuesdays. This program will promote all our business sectors and be a time to eat, shop, and support the local business community.

For more information on this new program, including marketing opportunities, feel free to reach out to the DBA at info@scdba.org.

On behalf of the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, we continue to wish you and your families the very best for 2021. San Clemente, we continue to ask for you to “shop and dine local” and look forward to seeing you Downtown!

Chris Aitken is the Chairman of the Board of the San Clemente Downtown Business Association. Chris is also involved with two businesses in the downtown area, including being the co-owner of H.H. Cotton’s restaurant and a partner of the personal injury law firm Aitken Aitken Cohn. SC

ber of our city council respected science and wore a mask out of consideration of others without insisting that requiring a mask during a public emergency infringed on her rights as an American?

And wouldn’t it be nice if we could somehow come together as reasonable citizens of this amazing city to get back to work on making this once again the sleepy, tranquil Spanish Village by the Sea that we all love?

Wouldn’t it be nice?

all read quite a lot about the enormity of the soon-to-be millennial population as they creep closer and closer to the age of grown-ups (seniors) that some refer to as retirement years. Thus, “No Gas Station/ Car Wash.”

Gas stations are not likely to grow much over the years ahead due to auto industry emphasis on electric-powered vehicles. No gasoline needed, right? Why approve and build another gas station on city-owned property when it is possible, in 10 to 20 years, they may not be an important factor in our lives?

What to do with that property? Back to the large growth of the millennials and others reaching into their retirement years with good health and finances.

My idea is to think about selling that property to a developer who features the business of building quality assisted-living facilities like the one soon to be completed at Califia and Presidente.

Others in town, too.

At the said property, much is available to this senior population in the way of quality amenities to include a wonderful

NO TO THE GAS STATION/CAR WASH/ SNACK STORE AT VISTA HERMOSA AND LA PATA DON GLASGOW, San Clemente Citizens and councilmembers of San Clemente, I wanted to share some thoughts on my mind about the property being considered for a gas station, car wash and snack store at Avenida La Pata and Vista Hermosa.

My idea for the use of that property is much different than what is being promoted by most of our city leadership. We Page 6

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nearby park, the fire station services next door, huge Mission area medical services just 20 minutes away up La Pata, shopping nearby, and other good amenities within quick reach.

I believe gas stations are in the past as we go forward over the next 10 to 20 years, then thereafter. Assisted living or affordable living for seniors is here now and will be a big-time growth business over the same period of time and beyond.

Please, please, and please, city councilmembers, do not approve the sale or lease to a gas station developer/operator at the corner of La Pata and Vista Hermosa.

QUIET ZONE BILL HART, San Clemente I applaud Fred Swegles for his excellent reporting on the rail corridor.

For more than 80 years, a rough trail existed alongside San Clemente’s railroad corridor. In some places, the trail was impassable, so pedestrians walked on the railroad tracks.

Beachgoers crossed to the beach at any convenient location, and several popular crossing points existed at neighborhood trailheads. As both population and rail traffic increased throughout the ’90s, rail operators began enforcement actions.

Toward the end of the ’90s, the city and a group of concerned citizens agreed to improve the safety of the rail corridor. I was one of those concerned citizens. The San Clemente Beach Trail took shape, featuring gated crossings designed specifically for pedestrians.

No good deed goes unpunished. At nearly the same time as the Beach Trail was being completed, the Federal Railway Administration introduced new rules for train horns and quiet zones.

The FRA rules contained a remarkable omission for quiet zones. They failed to recognize that human life exists outside of automobiles. Decibel requirements for trackside warning systems were designed to be heard inside a noise-proofed car.

This volume level is completely inappropriate for pedestrians standing just feet away. In the 15 years since the rule was adopted, the FRA has failed to correct its oversight, an unfortunate example of bureaucratic inertia.

In response to the constant blaring of train horns throughout our city, city officials and citizen volunteers fought for several years with the FRA to establish a more sensible solution involving a pedestrian-friendly trackside warning system (PAWS).

Presented with a sensible pedestrian solution, the FRA might have incorporated that into its regulations. Instead, FRA regards it as a red-haired stepchild that requires a waiver that must be renewed every five years.

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citizens possessed was quite alarming. I commend the officers for staying so cool as a group of intoxicated kids verbally assaulted them.

I was also able to ride with one of the deputies assigned to the homeless; who knew that a month later he would be involved in the fatal shooting? He knew most of the homeless in town (by their name) and was very cordial to them.

He did make one arrest that day of a homeless man who had been camping (naked) near homes. It was a legitimate arrest and was done quite professionally.

Most citizens expect our deputies to enforce our loitering laws and to ensure our streets are safe, and then we are the first to condemn them for incidents we know very little about.

Racism and homelessness are two of the greatest problems facing our nation.

Maybe it is time we all take some responsibility and not be so quick to place all the blame on law enforcement personnel who are tasked to keep our streets safe.

We all need to walk in their shoes before being so quick to judge their actions.

The waiver is a Band-Aid. We must encourage the FRA to come to its senses.

San Clemente has clearly demonstrated a measured increase in safety along its rail corridor. The FRA must consider correcting its error by adopting a proven solution for pedestrian crossings.

BEACH TRAIL AND BIKES BILL PRESTRIDGE, San Clemente As an avid bike rider, I rode to Dana Hills High School from San Clemente the last 15 of my 38 years teaching there. I agree with Glen Griffith that bike riders should be allowed to use the Beach Trail.

But where I disagree is the use of e-bikes. E-bikes are not bicycles; they are motorized vehicles. I do not believe that motorized vehicles should be allowed on the Beach Trail.

I have had a few really close encounters with e-bike riders going way too fast on the Beach Trail and sidewalks in this town.

A RESPONSE TO ‘ENTITLEMENT AND THE BEACH TRAIL’ JENIFER MASSEY, San Clemente

BILY MEETINGS GINA SISCA HAZLETT, Executive Director of BILY

The author states in the last line of his third paragraph: “That includes joggers, runners, walkers, dog walkers, stroller walkers and, yes, bicyclists.”

What is not included—because most probably, they didn’t exist at the time when the Beach Trail was developed and weren’t so ubiquitous—are the current hazard, especially when not operated thoughtfully, and those are the e-bikes.

I know I am not alone in requesting all motorized vehicles to stay off the Beach Trail.

On behalf of Because I Love You (BILY SC), I want to thank our local papers: SC Times, The Capistrano Dispatch and the Dana Point Times, for their support by profiling our nonprofit each week in the Community Meetings section.

Our mission is to provide a free Parent Support Group offering a safe, confidential place for parents to receive guidance and strategies for families in crisis as a result of children, teenage or adult, making unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Parents meet weekly (via Zoom at this time) to gain the tools needed to regain control of their home, establish family structure and find the strength to develop new, cooperative family relationships.

A recent example of the impact you have made for our program was shared by a newcomer parent. In a recent visit to San Clemente, she happened to pick up a copy of the SC Times. It was as if a prayer was answered for her when she came across the ad for BILY. She joined our group and already feels hopeful and optimistic about the potential changes that can happen in her home. This is only one of many stories of those who found us as a result of you providing a public face to help us better serve our community’s needs.

Sustaining a nonprofit is not an easy task, and to achieve success, you need a network of support, including what publications like yours can offer us.

With your help, we consider you part of the solution to help serve our communities’ needs. We thank you for showing commitment to BILY and recognizing our

NOT A RACE ISSUE JOE JANIS, San Clemente The death of Kurt Reinhold was a tragedy, but it was not a race issue, as some are claiming. This particular death was a homeless issue that our society has failed to address.

Mental institutions are no longer available to help the mentally unstable; overcrowded prisons release criminals into our streets; families and friends become too busy or lack the ability to help their own; and we all expect the government to handle the problem as long as our taxes do not increase and shelters are kept far from us.

We are all part of the problem. To place the blame on a few deputies that responded to the incident is absurd.

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efforts to achieve the greatest positive impact for families in our community.

RESPONSE TO ‘ROAD BIKES VS. E-BIKES’ HECTOR HERNANDEZ, San Clemente I agree that road bikers are just as rude and go just as fast as an e-bike. The difference is you have children riding e-bikes with no clue as to how much damage they can inflict on another human being.

You also have irresponsible adults who just don’t care about the safety of others.

In my opinion, both e-bikes and all bicycles do not need to be on the walkpath created for the enjoyment of San Clemente residents.

The County of San Diego’s Department of Parks and Recreation currently restricts Class 1 and 2 e-bikes at 17 parks and preserves. Most of the strand between Redondo and Santa Monica prohibits the use of e-bikes.

This is a major disaster and legal nightmare waiting to happen.

By the way, I no longer can get myself to walk the beach path due to the city council’s lack of concern for the citizens who walk, both old and young.

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FRIDAY | 19 ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark. Cost is $45 for up to four devices, and the Zoom tour lasts up to an hour. Reservations

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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. 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.

Editor’s Pick The Village Art Faire returns this Saturday. Photo: Courtesy of the SC Downtown Business Association

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SATURDAY | 20 VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Village Art Faire will return this weekend and continue monthly on the first Saturday of every month in the SC Community Center parking lot. The parking-lot location will enable a modified version of the former show that adheres to current health and safety guidelines, and provides a safe shopping experience for the community. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. The Village Art Faire, hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home décor, botanicals, textile art, and more. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org

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

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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| By Fred Swegles

Two San Clemente Marinas That Never Happened

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an Clemente founder Ole Hanson’s 1928 vision of building a breakwater from the end of the pier over to Seal Rock wasn’t the only proposal for a boating marina in town. But it probably had the best chance of being built, back in his day.

Rules for building harbors have only grown more complex in decades since.

And Ole’s concept looked pretty simple— just a long jetty to provide safe anchorage for small boats.

It’s always possible he had grander visions but never got to pursue them.

Barely a year later, America’s stock market collapse of October 1929 put the skids on the spectacular growth that Ole’s Spanish Village had enjoyed in 1926, ’27, ’28 and ’29.

In 1930-31, Ole COASTLINES hyped Southern

BY FRED SWEGLES California real estate as an exceptionally solid investment in tough times nationally. He thought the Spanish Village he’d launched in December 1925 could ride out the crisis, then resume growing.

But by 1933, his town was struggling mightily. Bank foreclosures forced him to leave in 1934.

Ole died in Los Angeles in 1940, never seeing San Clemente’s subsequent growth, no longer as a distinctively Spanish Village. In 1947, a new idea was floated for a boat harbor that would have stretched from Dana Cove to San Clemente’s train depot beside the city pool.

A TALE OF TWO TOWNS San Clemente sought federal approval to combine the natural cove at Dana Point with the San Clemente coastline to create a San Clemente/Dana Point Harbor.

A sketch from Doris Walker’s book The Heritage of San Clemente shows how a 1947 San Clemente-Dana Point marina concept could have placed San Clemente facilities between Poche Beach and North Beach. Note a railroad spur line that could have served cargo vessels.

Dana Point’s section would be where Dana Point Harbor is now. San Clemente’s section would be at North Beach.

Three offshore breakwaters would parallel the shore.

“Like islands,” the three breakwaters “would create open anchoring areas” between Dana Point and San Clemente, historian Doris Walker wrote in her book The Heritage of San Clemente.

As described in the 1949 San Clemente telephone book, published by the Chamber of Commerce, the idea for San Clemente was that the three jetties could take advantage of a natural chain of offshore reefs between Dana Point and San Clemente.

San Clemente’s marina, stretching from Poche to North Beach, would provide moorings for 2,000 or more pleasure craft, plus space for sportfishing, commercial fishing, the Coast Guard, concessions, boat repairs, businesses and a trailer park.

The Chamber didn’t say how many boat slips or what else Dana Point’s harbor would have had.

MERCHANT SHIPS OFF SAN CLEMENTE? The Chamber noted that San Clemente’s marina would be the only harbor directly along the railway corridor from Los Angeles to San Diego. San Clemente’s tiny train depot was already in place, and Walker’s book said the concept included a multi-modal transportation depot between the RR tracks and El Camino Real at Avenida Pico.

“A spur track would run way out to sea,” Walker wrote, “enabling even larger ships to unload cargo.”

Here is how a 1984 boating marina proposal that appeared in the Orange County Register suggested putting a layout somewhat like Dana Point Harbor at Calafia Beach in San Clemente.

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The Korean War delayed federal consideration of this harbor proposal, Walker wrote, and a San Clemente marina “was passed over” in the 1960s when development of Dana Point Harbor won approval.

HOW ABOUT CALAFIA? “Then in 1984, another proposal for a marina sailed into the city,” Walker wrote.

Developers based in Mission Viejo said they had financial backing for a resort marina at Calafia Beach.

“A 300-room hotel, restaurants and shops were to be included along with 3,000 boat slips,” Walker wrote. “The marina plan itself closely resembled that of Dana Point Harbor.”

Partners in the endeavor showed city staff their concept, and when word got out, local surfers launched petitions opposing the marina.

The city council was to receive an overview on Dec 19, 1984 for discussion only.

The proponents wanted to hear how the city felt about it. The city, wanting to gather more information, postponed that discussion.

DEBATE OVER THE MARINA San Clemente police officers Paul Falk and Vern McGarry, both avid surfers, mobilized opposition. They were quoted in the Daily Sun-Post, as was Jim Kempton, a city planning commissioner and Surfer magazine editor who said,“There will be 4,000 surfers at the city council at a drop of the hat.”

Earl Smith, a financial planner for the marina proponents, told the Daily Sun-Post, “We welcome the surfers’ input. I would not consider coming here without being familiar with how people feel. I

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want to talk to them, because if they can get that many people to a council meeting, I want them on my side.”

Smith said two years of environmental studies would examine sand migration concerns and other questions.

“An emphasis on respecting the ecology to enhance the area is very doable,” he said. “If we can do something that is acceptable to the people of San Clemente, people will come from all over the world to see it.”

Smith suggested the marina could be an ecological Disneyland.

HOW IT LOOKED The Orange County Register published a sketch that indicated the harbor—2,000 feet long and extending 2,000 feet offshore—would occupy Calafia Beach.

Avenida Calafia would have offered direct access to the marina from the I-5 Freeway, crossing over the railroad tracks and extending out into the ocean onto Marina Island Drive.

On the sketch, it looked as if beach parking would have been placed where the current parking lot is. It also appears that Calafia’s sandstone bluffs could have been cut back so a new street off Calafia, named Cliff Street, could lead to another parking lot and a camping area.

“The property being considered is in pretty bad shape with an unusable cliff area that is quite hazardous in its present state,” Smith told the Register.“We think that what we propose will be very attractive to both the city and the state, not only from an aesthetic standpoint but also in regard to the revenues that would be produced.

“We have had preliminary discussions with state Parks and Recreation officials, but we want an expression of interest from the city before we begin dealing with the state,” Smith said.

EPILOGUE It wasn’t to be. Historian Walker wrote that stricter environmental laws of that time would have required 29 local, state and federal approvals.

“That appeared to be an insurmountable task,” Walker wrote, “and this marina concept also sank.”

Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with five decades of reporting experience in the city. Fred can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness &

Prevention by Susan Parmelee

YOUTH IN THE SPOTLIGHT T

he Wellness & Prevention Center believes that empowering youth is key to successful prevention efforts and building healthy communities.

In March, the center honors the young people who choose to make a difference in the lives of their peers and community. From campus clubs to community outreach, these youths have been making an impact.

What they have in common is empathy, compassion, and leadership. These young people take the time to learn how to listen, how to lead, how to be heard, how to impact the adults who teach them, and how to advocate for policy change.

In honor of her late brother, Lillie Ranson, a sophomore at San Juan Hills High School, started the Yellow4James club to break the stigma of mental illness. In May, her club will be launching a peer support program on campus.

Olivia McHenry, a senior at JSerra, has a passion for mental health that has only been fueled by COVID-19. She is involved in several student support clubs and serves on a youth leadership council in which she speaks on panels to increase awareness of youth mental health.

Thara Venkateswaran, a senior at Aliso Niguel High School, created a podcast as an outlet to discuss mental health and social issues.

She believes that opening up important conversations both lowers stigma and supports peers.

Xavier Hassard-Johnson, a WELLNESS & senior at San ClePREVENTION mente High School,

BY SUSAN PARMELEE has dedicated his time with the COA food connection at the Baha’i Center, serving 1,200 families a month.

Danny Flores, a junior at San Clemente High, also volunteers with the COA food connection, distributing both food and clothing to those in need. He has built houses for the homeless in Mexico and hopes to return to this work as soon as possible.

As president of Zero Trash Laguna, Uma Bhatia, a Laguna Beach High School junior, is dedicated to reducing pollution in her community through beach and city cleanups.

Dana Hills High School freshman Sofie Miller uses positivity as fuel to do the right thing to impact others. She strives to build equality among her student body by organizing campus events that promote diversity and connectedness.

JT Williams, a sophomore at Dana Hills High, serves as class president and encourages students to stay motivated and remember their “why.” He led his peers in adapting their homecoming traditions safely and successfully rallied all four grades of students to participate in staying connected to school.

Students partner with Mission Hospital to run Strength in Numbers (SIN) OC clubs. These campus-based clubs support mental and physical health. At Capistrano Valley Hight School, Amelia Stark and Ryan Hansen, both juniors, are

Contributor: Lois Divel and San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Classy, last ride. Pictured is the original hearse for the Divel Funeral home in the 1930s.

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 editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

educating their peers on making healthy choices.

Maya Gallego, a senior at Laguna Beach High, encourages her peers to use positive coping strategies through her role as president of the club.

Please take some time to tell the young people in your life how much you appreciate their efforts. As competent and amazing as these young people are, they need our support as we work our way back to the post-pandemic world.

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to see what else these amazing young individuals are doing.

Susan Parmelee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director of the Wellness & Prevention Center: wpc-oc.org. She can be reached at susan@wpc-oc.org. 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.

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eet Cupid, a 1½-year-old cutie now available for adoption. He is quite sociable and will happily trot over to greet you when you enter the room. While he likely has no control over your love life, you’re sure to fall for a sweet cat like Cupid.

If you are interested in adopting Cupid, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/ adoptions/adoptacat 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.

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GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy

COVID-19, One Year Later—Let’s Go!

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ntomologists recently encountered a parasite they believe lay dormant for an entire year, and bugologists warn it’s back and spreading rapidly throughout the world.

Last week, I fell prey to the insect—I was bit by the travel bug.

After suffering a year of daunting daily COVID-19 case counts and unfathomable loss of life, the casualty of travel pales in comparison. Nonetheless, as we emerge from a devastating 12 months of isolation and despair, those bitten by the bug are rediscovering their wanderlust.

To mark the one-year “Corona-versary” lockdown, I spent hours surfing airline and hotel websites.

Like many vacationists, it’s been more than a year since I boarded an aircraft. But it’s finally time to trade hoarding toilet paper for amassing frequent flyer miles.

As much as I look forward to traveling, soaring into the sky sends me into a panic; and just thinking about flying, I break into a cold sweat.

But after a year of sheltering in place and hunkering down at home, I shoved my fear aside and focused on the fun of planning a family vacation.

I began scouring websites to find the best airfare. It’s a task that in the past produced nausea, but this time I found myself giddy with glee.

I relished the enjoyment and excitement of plotting our travel plans. And it seems I’m not alone; the Institute for Applied Positive Research found 97% of individuals polled report feeling happier when they have a trip planned.

Worldwide, explorers are eager to recoup the year in lockdown, and the pent-up demand for travel is real.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring 6,000 new security officers around the country, as summer 2021 could be the biggest travel season in decades.

A market analyst within the travel and tourism industry, Longwoods International, tracks our travel habits.

Longwoods’ latest research reveals that 81% of people polled plan to travel in the next six months. This number is the highest since the start of the pandemic last March.

The surge in spring and summer travel is a sign that we’re hungry for a taste of our pre-pandemic lives.

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ents or a bucket list expedition, travelers are taking to the roads and the skies.

After locating and dusting off my loyalty program passwords, I phoned a hotel reservationist to rebook the prepaid stay I had nixed more than a year ago.

The abrupt agent I spoke with said there were no rooms available for my selected dates.

She advised me to revise my dates and cautioned, “Call back LIFE’S A BEACH soon—reservations

BY SHELLEY MURPHY are going quick.”

Skeptical, I took to the internet to book the trip myself. But as I searched travel sites, I discovered soaring room rates, sold-out airplanes, and nonrefundable cancellation policies.

My frustrations mounted, and soon I began to think, perhaps, that in the past year I had romanticized the notion of globetrotting.

My longing to travel clouded my thoughts, and visions of unspoiled sandy white beaches almost eroded my pre-pandemic peregrination pet peeves.

I closed my eyes, traveled back in time, and saw myself in the zigzagging long lines at TSA, waiting with my shoes off, jacket off, jewelry off, liquids out, electronics larger than a laptop out, as an agent pawed through my personal possessions.

After clearing security, I boarded the crowded plane to begin battling for overhead luggage space and elbowing strangers for the armrest.

Then, minutes before takeoff, I settled in, fastened my seat belt, began to relax, and it commenced—the kicking against the back of my seat for the next five hours.

Suddenly, my eyes sprang open, I felt a slight sting and then a familiar itch. The bug was back.

I’m not sure what travel will look like post-pandemic, but I’m ready—there is only one remedy for this travel bug’s bite.

For more than 20 years, Shelley Murphy and her husband have lived in San Clemente, where she raised her two sons. She’s a freelance writer and has been a contributor to the San Clemente Times since 2006. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. 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.

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Notice of Hearing Date: 06/18/2021 Time: 01:30 p.m. Dept.: L72 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 03/10/21 JUDGE LON F. HURWITZ, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYLE G. JOHNSON CASE#30-2021-01183225-PR-LA-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of LYLE G. JOHNSON; LYLE GORDON JOHNSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER URRUTIA in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER URRUTIA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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Attorney for petitioner: Kulwinder Kenea Bains 801 10th Street, 5th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354 (209)521-1500 Published in: San Clemente Times, March 18, 25, April 1, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216597599 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAK TECHNICAL SERVICES 2012 PASEO LARO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673-5500 Full Name of Registrant(s): PTS SALES INC 2012 PASEO LARO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673-5500 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/14/1992 /s/ PTS SALES INC, PAUL KAMINSKI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/26/2021.

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 12/02/2016 /s/STEVEN CHAKY CONSULTING, LLC/STEVE CHAKY/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder On 02/10/2021 Publish: San Clemente Times, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01185012 To All Interested Persons: Chandler Eleanor Hester Huggins; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Chandler Eleanor Hester Huggins PROPOSED NAME A. Chandler Huggins Buhl The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described

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above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 05/06/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: REMOTE HEARING. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: February 22, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216595294 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WENRICH WEALTH 160 AVENIDA GRANADA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): WENRICH ENTERPRISE INC 5613 COSTA MARITIMA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/ WENRICH ENTERPRISE INC, JOSEPH WENRICH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/02/2021.

Published in: San Clemente Times Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01186121-CU-PT-CJC To All Interested Persons: Melanie Mylam Rethy Le; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Melanie Mylam Rethy Le PROPOSED NAME A. Melanie Mylam Rethy Le Vanderleight The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 05/04/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Room: Remote Appearance. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: February 25, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2021

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2020-21 SAN CLEMENTE FOOTBALL PREVIEW The San Clemente football team is as tough as they come, mentally and physically, and finally ready to start its season after 16 months away

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

All game times Friday at 7 p.m. * indicates league game

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o say this season’s San Clemente football team has been through the wringer might be putting it lightly.

This group of Tritons, especially its senior class, has experienced more than most in just the past two years alone.

It’s these shared experiences that have San Clemente football coach Jaime Ortiz calling this 2020-21 group the closest-knit since the 2016 CIF-SS and State championship team.

“It’s a very tight group of kids with everything they’ve been through,” Ortiz said. “Loss of parents, the loss of Coach (Joe) Wood. There’s numerous obstacles they’ve faced, and they’re ready to go.”

For these senior leaders, they have lost a tremendous amount.

Senior lineman Ryland Swarthout, whom Ortiz described as the Tritons’ rock, lost his mother before the 2018 season. Senior lineman Aidan Coulson lost his father early in the 2019 season.

The entire South Orange County football community lost San Clemente running backs coach Joe Wood after a battle with COVID-19 on Feb. 12, exactly one week before the state announced updated guidelines to bring the return of football.

San Clemente retroactively lost its entire season in 2019.

In a season that had already sustained one controversy with an incident of a “racial epithet” and “derogatory words” from the San Clemente fans toward visiting Lincoln of San Diego and their cheerleaders, Tritons quarterback Nick Billoups was ruled ineligible by the CIF-SS due to a transfer violation on the Monday before San Clemente’s scheduled CIF-SS Division 2 semifinal. The Tritons were removed from the CIF-SS playoffs, and their 10-2 record was wiped away by forfeit.

Adding insult to injury, a San Clemente Tritons team eager to prove itself once again and fight back in the 2020 season was nearly denied that chance as the COVID-19 pandemic struck. The Tritons’ season was delayed after a July CIF-SS announcement restructured the season schedules, and it was delayed a second time as the pandemic persisted and raged through December.

However, the day is finally here.

On Friday, March 19, 2021, 16 months and four days since San Clemente last took to the field for a competitive game, the Tritons will open their football season.

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SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

WEEK 1 | MARCH 19 San Clemente vs. Capistrano Valley WEEK 2 | MARCH 26 San Clemente vs. Aliso Niguel WEEK 3 | APRIL 2 San Clemente at San Juan Hills* WEEK 4 | APRIL 9 San Clemente at Tesoro* WEEK 5 | APRIL 16 San Clemente vs. Mission Viejo* After more than 16 months away, the San Clemente football team will finally retake the field on Friday, March 19, as a mentally tough team ready for any challenge ahead. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

“I think for our kids, it’s been delay after delay after delay, and a lot of that was out of their control,” Ortiz said. “To get out and play with teammates, represent their school, that’s what they’re looking forward to doing. For our players to keep training since Aug. 25, I think it’s a testament to their character and dedication to the program.”

San Clemente will kick off its delayed and shortened five-game season against Capistrano Valley on Friday. The Tritons will host Aliso Niguel next week and then open their South Coast League season at San Juan Hills and at Tesoro after that. San Clemente will finish against rival Mission Viejo—a possible and probable league title clash—and that will be it.

There will be no playoffs to get further redemption for what was taken away in 2019, but the Tritons will take the chance they’ve been given to go fight for a South Coast League championship.

“It left a bitter taste in my mouth,” senior Caiden Robertson said of the end of the 2019 season. “(CIF-SS) canceled the playoffs, so there’s nothing we can do about that. What we can control is to play our butts off and do what we can with this opportunity.”

While San Clemente returns only 11 of its starters, six on offense and five on defense, the Tritons boast a group of 36 seniors who present a strong offensive core and formidable defensive front.

Offensively, the eyes are often drawn to two legacy positions at San Clemente: quarterback and tight end.

Billoups, who signed on to play at Utah last year, became the latest in a string of NCAA Division 1 quarterbacks going back through Brendan Costello (Oklahoma State, now in the transfer portal), Jack Sears (USC, Boise State), Sam Darnold (USC, New York Jets), Travis Wilson (Utah) and Chase Rettig (Boston College, Green Bay Packers, San Diego Chargers).

Stepping into that role is no easy feat, but junior Lachlan van Rosmalen has reportedly taken to it quite nicely.

“It’s a coveted position, and he met it head-on,” Ortiz said. “He earned the respect of our seniors, and he hasn’t even played a varsity game yet.”

Van Rosmalen transferred from St. John Bosco after his sophomore season, and over the offseason, he worked hard to get into the San Clemente fold. While official workouts had been off the table, van Rosmalen met up with receivers to run routes. He and Swarthout took leadership of the offensive players and held each other accountable while they couldn’t practice at the school.

“I’ve never seen someone take control of us and say we’re going to get the job done like him,” Swarthout said. “Lachlan, his leadership is above the charts. I think that’s going to help us.”

Van Rosmalen will throw to a receivers group that is led by the other legacy position for the Tritons with senior tight end Bentley Redden. The San Clemente tight end spot is a pipeline to the state of Utah, whether it’s Cole Fotheringham at Utah or Isaac Rex at BYU. Redden also signed with BYU.

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Redden will float inside and outside alongside senior receiver Kai Rex and sophomore Reid Kotiranta. Seniors Anthony Hall and Ryan Goddard will also step in at tight end.

It won’t be all run and gun, as San Clemente will be balanced out by a heavy dose of senior running back James Bohls.

The strong and speedy Bohls, an Arizona signee, and senior Ashton Whitsett form a two-headed attack in the backfield.

Missing from the receivers and the defensive secondary is impact senior Cole Batson. Batson has opted out of his senior season to focus on preparing for his upcoming year at Boston College, where he is signed. Batson will continue to contribute in practices and as a game manager.

Instead, the defense will be led up front, with Redden and Swarthout going both ways on the line and Robertson and junior Kanious Vaughn being the standouts. Robertson will shut down the middle of the field at linebacker, and Vaughn will set the edge and bring pressure.

San Clemente has as strong of a group as it’s ever had, mentally and physically.

The Tritons will be ready for this Friday night and every spring Friday night under the lights, just as they would be for a fall Friday night.

“As we sit here on March 16, any game is a gift,” Ortiz said. “For them to play five games and get a sense of normalcy, that’s a championship in itself. For the players that have stayed and worked with it, every one of these players on any team is a champion this year.” SC sanclementetimes.com

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In Search of My Next Surf Vehicle From Sprinter Vans to Electric Cars, There’s No Shortage of Options

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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here are a lot of all-time surf photos out there that have had a hand in inspiring a million different barefoot adventures.

But for me, that photo isn’t an epic exotic lineup or a frozen moment of poetry in motion.

The “surf” photo that has inspired my life more than any other doesn’t even have the ocean in it.

It’s the simplicity that struck me when I first saw it however many moons ago. I can’t remember when it first showed up in my life. It’s one of those images that seems like you’ve always known it.

John Severson pecking away on a typewriter on a picnic table at San Onofre in 1959 struck such a profound chord with me.

Clad only in surf trunks, his board in the foreground, the doors of his VW bus in the background flung open, I just remember seeing it and knowing that’s what I wanted to do for a living—go to

Surfer magazine founder John Severson on the tools at San Onofre, circa 1959. Photo: Courtesy of Severson/Puka Puka

the beach and write.

And, as luck would have it, I’m sitting here at San Onofre with my laptop, looking out over the surf and writing, more than 70 years since that original photo of Severson was snapped.

Severson would go on to found Surfer magazine in a nearby office in Dana Point the following year, as well as make surf movies, including his iconic film Pacific Vibrations. He eventually sold Surfer and moved to Maui to pursue the life of an artist. Severson passed away in 2017.

But this week’s column isn’t all reverence for a man that’s had a profound impact in my life. Let’s talk about that San Onofre van life. Like surf mags, Severson was early to the game with his camper van at San O, but he certainly wasn’t the last.

Drive through the parking lot today, and you’ll find rigs that are so kitted out they’d survive the zombie apocalypse.

Then there are others that are such beaters, it’s a wonder they were able to make it down the dirt road.

Some people have taken the do-ityourself approach and engineered small cottages on the back of a truck. And for those with $100,000 to burn, a fully builtout Sprinter van with four-wheel drive, racks, sleeping quarters and kitchenette has all the comforts of home.

I find myself at a bit of a crossroads right now. For the past 15 years I’ve been driving a truck, which I bought while working at Surfer magazine. As it got up there in mileage, I also picked up a small electric Fiat for buzzing around town

and picking the kid up from school.

Well, the lease is up on the Fiat, and they’re discontinuing the program, while the truck is a bit long in the tooth. That leaves me looking for a new vehicle this summer.

So far, I’ve convinced the wife that getting a van isn’t a horrible idea. From runs up to the mountains, to camping out in the desert, to writing more columns at San O, there’s no doubt we’ll use it.

But, holy options! To be honest, it’s a bit overwhelming. From Sprinters to restored VWs, it seems shopping for a van really depends on what kind of mood you’re in. I even found myself looking at classic early ’60s Econolines on the internet the other day.

But to be honest, after having an electric car as my daily driver for the past five years, I really can’t imagine getting another vehicle that guzzles gas.

Just plugging your car into the wall in the garage and never going to a gas station is ridiculously nice. And because of the electric motor, there’s pretty much no maintenance required (not even an oil change). I could throw some racks on a new Chevy Bolt and be golden.

So, do I go full van life and keep chasing Severson’s dreams, or is it time to dip into a new electric car and keep things green? Thankfully, I’ve got a few months to think about it all.

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

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LOGAN HARRIS

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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djusting to the times and landing on your feet—that’s what the last year has been all about. So, a special tip of the cap goes to Dana Point’s Logan Harris, who’s negotiated the craziness like it was a 6-foot, offshore day at Gravels.

Harris moved to Dana Point a year ago, made the Dana Hills High School surf team and quickly established himself as a savvy competitor on both his longboard and shortboard. After the season was put on hold, he’s now back in a jersey competing in the Western Surfing Association.

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Logan Harris. Photo: Courtesy

“I knew I was moving to a surf mecca, but I couldn’t imagine that I would be able to surf with the best, including Filipe Toledo, Gabrielle Medina, Kolohe Andino, Caroline Marks and so many

more,” Harris says. “The local kids that rip have been great, and I’ve made a lot of new friends.”

Not only a competitive threat in the water, Harris is also a talented distance runner and is a member of the Dana Hills cross country squad.

“Practice is grueling, but the competition is a lot of fun,” he says. “I’ve been able to improve on my personal best times almost every meet.”

And when he’s not surfing or running or studying, you might find Harris dropping a line in the water down at Dana Harbor or enjoying fresh powder in Utah with his family. SC

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Water Temperature: 56-57 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 3-5 Thursday: A mix of Northwest and South swells rolls in with waist-stomach-chest high surf, (2-3-4’). Light/variable winds in the morning, shift to moderate West/northwest onshores in the afternoon.

Outlook: Fresh Northwest swell fills in for Friday, setting up waist-shoulder high waves, (3-4’+). Light/variable winds Friday morning are followed by a moderate sea breeze in the afternoon. Surf size holds steady on Saturday, then eases to waist-stomach-chest high,(2-34’), by Sunday. Winds stay light+ onshore for most of Saturday. Light offshore winds Sunday morning, switch to a moderate westerly sea breeze in the afternoon.

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