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What’s Next for SONGS? Southern California Edison Lays Out Potential Plans, Alternatives for Relocating Spent Fuel E Y E O N S C / PAG E 4

SoCal Edison last week rolled out its series of strategic plans related to the removal of spent nuclear fuel from its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Council Rejects West Coast Arborists for Service Contract

Publisher’s Letter: Celebrating 15 Years

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Council Rejects West Coast Arborists for 5-Year Tree Service Contract

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

After months of leaving a long-term tree service agreement up in the air, the city council voted last week not to award the coveted contract to West Coast Arborists, which has been the top bidder throughout the city’s solicitation process this past year.

The 3-2 decision—with Mayor Kathy Ward and Councilmember Chris Duncan voting in favor of awarding the five-year contract to the Anaheim-based company, while Mayor Pro Tem Gene James, and Councilmembers Laura Ferguson and Steve Knoblock voted against it—not only leaves the city without a permanent contractor for tree services, it potentially puts it at risk of litigation.

“When you redo a bid this many times, deviating from the recommended course is risky,” City Attorney Scott Smith told the council during its March 16 meeting, addressing correspondence from an association of labor groups threatening to take legal action.

In three consecutive bid processes last year, the city ranked West Coast Arborists as the top contender, each time beating out Rod’s Tree Service—the San Clemente-based company that had provided services to the city for the past 40 years.

Twice before, the contract was brought to councilmembers with the recommendation of awarding it to WCA. They instead voted to reject all the bids and

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amend the solicitation process, first changing the potential contract from a three-year to a five-year deal, and then redrafting the policy related to the selection of contractors.

In early September, the four-person council considered the contract for the third time, but was divided, reaching an impasse with Ward and former Councilmember Chris Hamm voting against a motion supported by Councilmembers Gene James and Laura Ferguson to reject the bids again.

“We were disappointed by the City’s rejection of award of contract to WCA at last week’s regular City Council meeting,” WCA President Patrick Mahoney said in an email on Monday, March 22.

“This latest RFP was the City’s third attempt to hire a contractor for the City’s tree maintenance services. In each case, we were clearly the lowest, most responsible bidder as determined by City staff,” he continued. “We can’t understand why the City Council has rejected our bids despite being significantly lower in cost each time it bid.”

Smith in September had warned the council of the “significant (legal) exposure” the city could face by not awarding WCA with the contract, noting that the company won the bid three times based on criteria related both to price and other subjective factors.

“There’s some pretty significant exposure here if we don’t do that. This is left to the council’s discretion, and we would defend any decision you made,” Smith had said, adding: “State law requires that awards of contracts be awarded and given competitively and given on competition and not on favoritism and past successes.”

James and Ferguson had previously praised Rod’s Tree Service for its philanthropic efforts within the community.

“Rod’s Tree Service has been a part of this community, and I’m just not going to be able to walk away from them,” James had said during the council’s Sept. 1 meeting.

According to Smith, the city has since received a letter from a trade association, the Construction Industry Force Account Council, threatening litigation over the council’s vote last September.

Citing Smith’s own comments, CIFAC stated in its Sept. 2 letter that “personal feelings, opinions, or decisions by Council members should not be a deciding factor during the awarding process.”

“CIFAC strongly objects to the City’s handling of the entire process regarding the bidding and awarding of the Annual Tree Maintenance Contract/Agreement,” wrote Patricia Rascon, the group’s south-

A crew from West Coast Arborists on Nov. 3 tends to a tree that had tilted outside the Ole Hanson Beach Club because of strong winds. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

ern regional compliance manager. She added, “Should the City’s response ignore the legal bidding requirements, CIFAC will pursue all additional options, which may include legal recourse.”

As of press time, Smith was had not responded to a request seeking comment, and Rascon was unavailable to make a statement.

Last week, James, who is currently serving as the city’s mayor pro tem, slammed the nonprofit, as well as WCA, over the threats of a lawsuit, claiming that “WCA and their minions have put us up against the wall.”

“I resent it,” James had said, before touching on Rod’s services to benefit San Clemente residents and organizations.

“Who’s going to do all the great deeds Rod’s has done over the years? I’m disappointed with where we’re at.”

CIFAC represents several construction and trade industry labor unions, including LiUNA of which WCA is a member.

Mahoney said he’s proud the company is a member of the labor union, stating it’s good for his employees, as it provides benefits to them and their families. As to the relationship between LiUNA and CIFAC, he did not have a comment.

He further stressed to San Clemente Times that his company has no intention of suing the city and “never threatened litigation.”

“We never threatened litigation,” he said, adding: “We’re not threatening litigation. We’re hoping (councilmembers) do the right thing. We’re hoping that somebody, maybe at the next meeting, they change their mind for reconsideration.”

Asked whether he’s concerned about the potential for litigation following last week’s council vote, James said he’s “more concerned about protecting a San Clemente company that’s done great things for this community and been a great corporate citizen, and whose employees are San Clemente residents— Page 3

their employees and ownership.”

Agreeing with James’ comments during the council meeting, Rick Rodriguez, one of the owners of Rod’s, said he, too, resented the threats of legal action.

“The city is already in the hole with litigation … we don’t want that for the city,” he said. “We think it’s kind of crazy that (the union group) would threaten litigation. We’re also members of this community, so it really hurts us.”

Matt Garcia, another owner of Rod’s Tree Service, said that the company never wanted the matter on the contract to get to where it is now.

“We never wanted this to go to litigation; we wanted to fight for our contract,” he said, adding: “We never wanted to be responsible for the city getting themselves into a hole.”

About a year ago, the city initially put out a request for proposals for a threeyear tree service contract for which both WCA and Rod’s submitted bids. Staff had recommended WCA get the contract, as it had submitted the lowest bid, but the council in April 2020 opted instead to reject the bids and put out a new RFP for a five-year agreement.

Both companies again submitted bids for the contract, with staff listing WCA as the winner based on having the lowest bid. Councilors voted last June to redraft the solicitation process, prompting staff to draw up the new policy when it comes to selecting contractors.

The new policy, approved by the council last July, allowed the city to consider other factors besides cost when it came to tree maintenance contracts. In the third round of bids, the city evaluated three bidders— WCA and Rod’s, as well as United Pacific Services —based on a 100-point system.

The evaluations, conducted by three city officials, were based on adequate knowledge of local conditions, experience of key project staff, work plan and (Cont. on page 7) sanclementetimes.com

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Charting a Path for Waste Removal SoCal Edison Lays Out Potential Plans, Alternatives for Relocating Spent Fuel

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ifteen years ago, San Clemente Times spoke with the head of the state’s Department of Homeland Security to talk safety at the San Onofre power plant amid fears of potential terrorist attacks in the wake of 9/11.

In the time since first publishing that cover story, the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station went from providing electricity to millions of the region’s homes, to shutting down in 2012 following the discovery of a radioactive leak in what was a new steam generator.

While safety remains at the forefront of discussions related to SONGS, the focus has largely pivoted to the long-term storage of its nuclear waste off the coast, as well as the ongoing uncertainty of whether the U.S. will site a permanent repository for the nation’s spent fuel— efforts that industry experts estimate could take decades.

Until such time a repository or off-site storage is identified, Southern California Edison, the majority owner of the plant, is responsible for storing its 3.55 million pounds of nuclear waste on-site.

Doug Bauder, SCE vice president and chief nuclear officer, stressed that while keeping the waste stored safely is “at the top of mind” for the company, the name of the game at this stage in the ongoing decommissioning process is readiness.

“We want to be ready for moving the fuel when it’s time for pickup,” Bauder said during last week’s Community Engagement Panel meeting, which largely focused on detailing the company’s new blueprint and strategies for removing and relocating the decommissioned plant’s spent nuclear fuel.

“As we outlined in the plan, it could take 10 years or more for that entire activity to take place once a facility is available,” Bauder noted of the steps and length of time it’ll likely take to transfer the fuel.“But the bottom line is we want to be ready.”

LOOKING AHEAD Edison, along with minority co-owners San Diego Gas & Electric and the cities of Anaheim and Riverside, unveiled last week the three-volume series of plans—an Action Plan, Strategic Plan and Conceptual Transportation Plan.

Those plans, which were developed in consultation with the firm North Wind, Inc., is a broad framework of alternatives and potential scenarios related to the relocation of the plant’s waste. It also San Clemente Times March 25-31, 2021

Southern California Edison last week rolled out its series of strategic plans related to the removal of spent nuclear fuel from its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

recognizes the administrative and legislative actions needed to revive a national nuclear waste management program.

According to SCE, the Action Plan covers the company’s legislative advocacy efforts to implore lawmakers to draft policies that would spur solutions in getting an off-site storage facility established for spent fuel.

Under the Conceptual Transportation Plan, SCE outlines the steps it will need to take in order to get the waste shipped from the plant to such a repository.

“We anticipate that any large-scale shipment of nuclear fuel can be expected to draw significant public interest and concern,” said Joe Hezir, a North Wind representative. “We describe (in the plan) how the spent fuel would be prepared and shipped with various layers of protection for both the canisters and transportation casks.”

With its Strategic Plan, Edison considered multiple alternatives in terms of removing the fuel, assessing certain aspects such as costs, timelines and challenges of each scenario, “while making clear the challenges and needed actions for those alternatives to be realized.” “(The plan) recognizes the importance of more near-term solutions, such as consolidated interim storage, as a compan-

ion to a consent-based federal permanent disposal program,” Edison said in its announcement.

In an emailed statement to SC Times on Tuesday, March 22, Surfrider Foundation, the San Clemente-based environmental nonprofit group, expressed appreciation for North Wind’s report and advocacy for getting an off-site facility constructed that’s also consent-based— meaning it would require the approval of the local community, government and stakeholders.

“We stress to the public that this issue needs a federal commitment for meaningful action to take place,” the advocacy group said in its statement, adding: “Surfrider will continue to execute our campaign toward the goal of protecting our coast.”

SETTLING LITIGATION The release of the plans fulfills the terms of a 2017 settlement agreement with the advocacy group Citizens Oversight and San Diego resident Patricia Borchmann.

In November 2015, Borchmann and the nonprofit organization challenged the coastal development permit that the California Coastal Commission had granted Edison the month before so it Page 4

could begin constructing its dry storage facility—the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, or ISFSI. The lawsuit, which sought to revoke the development permit, also asked a San Diego court to order the removal of the waste and have it stored at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, just outside of Phoenix, Arizona.

Under the terms of the settlement, Edison was required to assemble an Experts Team comprising industry officials who would be tasked with advising the company on relocation methods. It also stipulated the development of the conceptual and strategic plans to guide Edison’s efforts to remove the waste and store it, when possible, at an off-site facility.

The settlement also mandated that SCE make a formal request to Arizona Public Services, the owners of the Palo Verde plant, asking to expand its own ISFSI to store the waste from SONGS. “The Palo Verde owners made it very clear that they are opposed,” Hezir explained during the March 18 CEP meeting.

Over the years, Edison has faced multiple legal challenges questioning its storage of the waste while imploring the courts to halt the transfer of the plant’s spent fuel into the ISFSI. (Cont. on page 7) sanclementetimes.com

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(Cont. from page 4) This June, a lawsuit that the Samuel Lawrence Foundation brought against the Coastal Commission and Edison is expected to go before a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. The Foundation is looking to overturn the commission’s October 2019 approval for Edison to begin dismantling the facilities at the plant.

The CCC, the lawsuit alleges, violated its own objectives and standards by approving the development permit—which the Foundation believes will have an impact on coastal resources such as San Onofre State Beach, the campground, Camp Pendleton and the terrestrial ecology.

“The project maximizes risks to life and property and threatens geologic stability along the bluffs,” the lawsuit states, adding: “The Commission has also failed to address or completely address seismic and tsunami risks.”

The Coastal Commission had noted in its report for that October 2019 meeting that SCE’s plans to remove the infrastructure would leave “significant amounts of foundation, footings, and other existing material in place,” potentially leaving the coastal environment and community vulnerable to safety risk.

To address those concerns, the Coastal Commission imposed conditions, including one requiring Edison to provide annual progress reports of the project every June, as well as mandating the development and submission of a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan to the commission for approval prior to the start of the project.

Since shutting down for good in 2013, Edison has been in the process of decommissioning the plant, which currently sits on land owned by the U.S. Navy. Per the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Edison is on a 60-year clock to complete the decommissioning.

The roughly eight-year plan of dismantling much of the structures, including the containment domes, got underway in earnest last year, while Edison finished transferring its last bit of nuclear waste into canisters, downloading them into the ISFSI. THE ALTERNATIVES While outlining Edison’s fuel-removal plans, Hezir said the alternatives hinged on when and how the federal government takes title of the plant’s waste.

“And if they don’t take title, what is available to SONGS co-owners to move this fuel to a non-federal storage facility, some other facility within the site or some form of multi-utility or variant alternative?” Hezir said.

He explained that one of the critical takeaways was that the possibility of transferring the spent fuel from SONGS to an interim consolidated off-site storage facility is likely to occur decades before a San Clemente Times March 25-31, 2021

permanent repository program is set up.

“It’ll be much closer in alignment with the current SONGS decommissioning plan and schedule,” Hezir said. “I’m not saying we don’t need a permanent repository; it just says that the time sequencing, moving to an off-site storage facility, is likely to move the fuel much quicker.”

Potential commercial interim storage sites in New Mexico and Texas are currently going through the application and siting process. Both, Hezir said, are currently on track to receive licenses this year, but he noted there has been significant pushback from state governments.

Hezir also touched on the $20 million in federal money that Congress allocated to the Department of Energy this fiscal year for the creation of a consolidated storage facility. However, he noted, DOE is essentially “starting from scratch, so there would be significant implementation uncertainties related to siting and licensing.”

“It’s hard to put a specific figure on it, but we’re looking at, at least 10 years to site and license and build a facility using a consent-based process,” he said, noting the caveat that “not all spent fuel is going to be moved overnight. That process, particularly for a large-scale facility that’s going to be taking fuel from several locations, could take another 10 years to completely clear the SONGS site of all the spent fuel.”

Prior to 2010, when the Obama administration cut funding to the project, Yucca Mountain in Nevada had initially been identified as a permanent repository under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

“Yucca Mountain,” Hezier said, “has essentially been deconstructed.”

Hezir said a more viable alternative, which he referred to as a hybrid plan, would be the development of a private consolidated facility, such as the ones being considered in New Mexico and Texas, in tandem with a federal geological repository.

“Some form of a hybrid solution may be the best way to marry the work that’s been done to date,” he said, later explaining that getting the federal government to begin the process of siting a permanent facility could give reassurances to host communities of prospective interim sites.

“Getting to a permanent geologic repository is absolutely essential,” he said.

“While we focus in this strategic plan on interim facilities, making progress on a repository is going to be critical to also ensuring the host community that any storage facility is truly a temporary storage facility.”

Verde, Hezir said there is an attractiveness to the idea, as amending permits for an existing ISFSI is easier than obtaining another one for a new facility.

However, he noted, “No other party has stepped forward with a willingness for such an agreement.”

Another option, he mentioned, was an idea to relocate Edison’s ISFSI somewhere else nearby, such as other land on Camp Pendleton. That plan, he said, was found to be costly and lengthy. Furthermore, Camp Pendleton reportedly told Edison that moving it to a different location on the base “would be inconsistent with its national mission of training exercises.”

According to Hezir, by 2025, California will become the largest holder of spent nuclear fuel, as the last remaining nuclear power plant, the Diablo Canyon plant near San Luis Obispo, is slated to shut down.

“We have three separate spent nuclear storage facilities that are along the California coastline, so we think this would create a commonality of interest, particularly when we talk about coalition action to move forward on a national program,” Hezir said.

STAKEHOLDERS ASSEMBLE As part of Edison’s unveiling of the plans last week, it also announced the formation of a local stakeholder group, Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now, charged with urging Congressional lawmakers to develop solutions to store the nation’s nuclear waste at off-site or permanent facilities.

“Over time, groups and organizations have called on the federal government to deliver a solution, and yet today, we stand with 123 canisters of nuclear fuel on our coastline,” Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett said during the meeting.

“We know it’s unacceptable,” said Bartlett, whose district primarily represents South County cities, including San Clemente. “Residents are concerned, businesses are concerned, the active military base is concerned, and we really need to get things moving in the right direction.”

Bartlett will co-chair the new coalition alongside San Diego County Board Supervisor Jim Desmond. The group, which lists the SONGS operators as founding members, also includes several local government officials—one is San Clemente Councilmember Chris Duncan—as well as environmental and business groups.

Noting the significant amount of time it will take to relocate the waste, Bartlett said the group’s message is “very succinct and very clear: the federal government needs to take action, they need to step up and do what’s right, and they need to start doing that right now.” SC

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(Cont. from page 3) approach, project experience and cost proposal, among others.

According to the city’s report from September, WCA again ranked as the top contender, receiving the highest average score of 85. Rod’s had received the lowest average score, 78, with United Pacific given an average score of 79.

The same report showed that WCA’s price proposal came in at $219,200, with Rod’s coming in at $266,520, while United Pacific submitted a bid of $196,500.

Mayor Ward last week agreed with James that the letter from the trade association was unnecessary. Touching on the mounting pressure from residents imploring the council to go with Rod’s, Ward argued against claims that “we’re trying not to support local businesses.”

“That’s absolutely not true,” she said before addressing the cost difference between WCA and the highest submitted bid. “I’m not allowed to pay taxpayer money, $344,000 more, over a five-year period than another contractor. I simply cannot do that for the same job.”

Addressing the support for local companies, Mahoney emphasized that WCA has operated in Orange County for the past 48 years and considers his business “local.”

“We do the county and the surrounding cities; we’ve been in the county for 48 years,” he said. “So, I think we’re very local.

They act like we’re not the local guy; we’re doing everything in the local area there.”

He also noted that WCA contracts with municipalities, working with cities rather than selling services to citizens. Should issues arise on residential properties, the company, he said, will refer homeowners to businesses operating within the respective community.

“We’re not there to take (Rod’s) business away from him,” Mahoney stressed of the family-owned company here in San Clemente. “We’re there to take care of the city and leave all residential work to him or other locals.”

Despite no longer having a contract with the city, Rod’s, Rodriguez said, has been able to stay afloat, largely with the support of the community.

“We’re lucky that with the pandemic we still have work,” he said, adding, “The people who have reached out to us, they’ve been supportive; it’s been amazing. We are here, it’s still local and we’re still operating.”

Since September, the city has contracted with WCA for as-needed, emergency services under the city manager’s $25,000 spending limit. That limit, acting City Manager Erik Sund told the council, was coming up, as anything beyond $25,000 requires approval from the dais.

Following the council’s vote to reject the award, it approved another $25,000 to fund as-needed emergency tree services for the remainder of the fiscal year. sanclementetimes.com

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Parents Call for Full-Time Return to Campus for Capo Unified Students

fault of the teachers and the staff. It’s just not a good deal. We all get it.”

Whether classrooms are open to students right now depends on the particular school district in California—some are open, but most aren’t. CUSD classrooms have been open since September.

During the meeting, Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte said the school district has to follow rules set by the California Department of Public Health.

In a statement released on March 19, Brulte said that although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had revised guidance for social distancing in classrooms from a 6-foot requirement to 3 feet, that guidance has not yet been adopted by the California Department of Public Health.

The 6-foot requirement is reportedly the “biggest obstacle” to a full-time return to classrooms, since CUSD classrooms are not designed for that type of distance per student.

District staff previewed some aspects of what’s called “the reopening 2.0 plan” for the upcoming 2021-22 school year during the meeting. CUSD will provide daily live instruction for middle school and high school students, and a 100% online learning option for grades TK-12, even if it’s possible to open with a normal schedule

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

As student mental health remains a concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents have voiced their support for Capistrano Unified School District students to be able to attend classes in person on a full-time schedule again, just as they were prior to the global outbreak.

The district currently has a hybrid model, in which students can either attend classes face-to-face or continue learning online—and students are only on campus a limited amount of time if they choose the in-person option.

Parents such as Rachelle Stephan, a parent of three, spoke about the matter during a CUSD Board of Trustees meeting held on Wednesday, March 17. She said they want normalcy and kids back in school.

“We have to stand up for this generation of our children right now,” Stephan said. “That’s our calling in these difficult times. They’re being sacrificed on the altar of fear, of the adults that are supposed to have their best interests at heart.”

Trustees and district officials said they

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Parents of Capistrano Unified School District students are calling on education officials to reopen school campuses full-time. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

have reached out to state legislators and county officials regarding the importance of student education and well-being.

Trustee Martha McNicholas said they are pushing “as hard as we can” and for any further flexibility.

“CUSD has been a leader,” McNicholas said. “We will continue to be a leader.”

Trustee Gila Jones said the virtual/hybrid school year “just stinks.”

“It is not good education. It is not good emotionally,” Jones said. “That’s not the

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and regular classroom sizes.

Surveys have been sent out to CUSD families to get feedback on the matter. A draft reopening plan will be presented at the April 21 board meeting for discussion, and then the plan will be discussed at the May 19 meeting for final action.

In other CUSD news, the board approved a temporary policy that allows middle and high school students to receive a letter grade for physical education classes. The topic had been discussed at recent board meetings, following reported difficulty with online physical education classes under the APEX system. Students who earned an A or a B will default to the letter A or B grade automatically.

Students who earned a B will have the option to select a credit designation in lieu of the letter grade. Students previously only received a designation of credit or no credit, which caused frustration with some students who felt they instead earned an A or B. Students will have the option to be evaluated with a letter grade—including a C or D if they so wish—instead of credit, if it is determined they have earned one. The letter grade option does not allow for an F, a grade that will automatically convert to no credit.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Celebrating 15 Years who have advertised in the paper, online and social media channels through the years. It’s truly our honor and pleasure to support our local business community, schools, associations, community groups and sports/youth teams.

Perhaps most important of all is you, our readers, who have helped us become the No. 1 source for local news while supporting our forward-looking, hyper-local newspaper committed to delivering original “Local News You Can Use.” Things have changed a lot since we launched our first issue. The San Onofre nuclear plant, the focus of our cover story in our first issue and this week’s cover, has since been decommissioned. The community successfully emerged from the crushing economic recession of 20072009 and will do so again as we emerge from the pandemic of 2020.

BY NORB GARRETT, OWNER AND PUBLISHER OF PICKET FENCE MEDIA

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his month marks the 15th anniversary of the first issue of the San Clemente Times, and as we celebrate the accomplishment, it’s important that I take a moment to acknowledge those who have helped us reach this important milestone.

We never would have achieved 15 years without the hard work and support of everyone who has worked at the newspaper since its inception, NORB GARRETT including original OWNER & PUBLISHER staff members who are still with us today—my wife Alyssa (General Manager), Lauralyn Loynes (Associate Publisher) and Jasmine Smith (Art Director).

These three amazing women have been integral to our success, as have the many other staffers over the years who we have had the honor of working alongside.

Additionally, my thanks and appreciation go out to the local business owners

Some of our first-ever “Grom of the Week” surfers are now professionals, including Kolohe Andino, who will be surfing in the Tokyo Olympics this summer, representing the USA (and all of San Clemente).

The San Clemente Times has been there to chronicle all of it, and we have every intention of being here 15 years from now to be able to look back at whatever changes life brings us.

Some things haven’t changed, thankfully. San Clemente still has its smalltown feel despite all of the changes it has experienced. Our friendly little surf-centric beach community has been through many growing pains, but we’ve persevered and hopefully grown a bit wiser along the way.

As we celebrate and reflect on our 15 years serving the San Clemente community, we offer our continued gratitude for your support and encouragement over the years. We look forward to serving you all for many, many more years to come. SC

GUEST OPINION | Bartlett Bulletin by Supervisor Lisa Bartlett

NEW COALITION CALLS FOR FEDERAL ACTION ON REMOVAL OF SPENT FUEL AT SONGS

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of a permanent geological repository.

This broad-based coalition includes representatives from a diverse cross-section of the community, including environmental groups, organized labor, Native American leaders, and the business community, among others.

Support is gaining momentum among many Orange County cities, with BARTLETT San Juan Capistrano BULLETIN and Newport Beach

BY LISA BARTLETT being the two most recent cities to add their names to the growing list of members.

For more than two decades, the federal government has been required by law

s Supervisor for Orange County’s 5th District, representing more than 600,000 who live in close proximity to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), I am pleased to announce the formation of the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now coalition, and I am honored to serve as co-chair alongside San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond.

The goal of the coalition is to push for the federal government to take action and fulfill its legal and contractual responsibilities of providing off-site storage and/or permanent disposal solutions for the spent nuclear fuel at SONGS. The federal government needs to work with public and private sector partners to identify and implement consolidated interim storage and prioritize the development Page 9

to take possession of and dispose spent nuclear fuel. Yet, despite SONGS customers paying nearly $1 billion into the fund to dispose of the spent fuel, and many organizations (including the California Coastal Commission) calling on Congress and the administration to deliver a solution, the federal government has yet to take action.

This is completely unacceptable.

Southern California Edison (SCE) retired SONGS in 2013 but cannot completely decommission the plant and restore the land until the federal government takes action to facilitate an off-site solution.

This issue was a priority for me in 2006, when I served on the Dana Point City Council, and continues to remain one of my top priorities now as your county supervisor.

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GETTING OUT

SOAPBOX

Letter to The Editor NEWSOM’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS AMID RECALL CAMPAIGN ALBA FAFAGLIA, San Clemente I remember Gov. Newsom speaking to us one year ago in March of 2020. He told us how deadly the virus is.

He followed the advice of experts on contagious diseases. He followed science.

Gov. Newsom issued mandates to temporarily close businesses. We had to shelter in place and leave the house only for essentials, or to walk our dogs.

I believed him. I followed his advice and mandates while others protested in large numbers about their “freedom,” and infringement on their rights for having to wear a mask or not being able to go to a restaurant or bar, and having to maintain social distance.

Today, one year later, I am well and hopeful. I have had two vaccinations and have the antibodies to fight the virus. I thank Gov. Newsom for following science and listening to the experts.

The campaign to recall Gov. Newsom

is partisan. The people promoting this would want to recall any governor who is a Democrat. In Gov. Newsom’s case, it started even before the pandemic.

It is being promoted by the radical right wing of the Republican Party, mostly Trump supporters, who believe the election was stolen. They are the anti-mask wearers, the anti-vaxxers, and are anti-Dr. Fauci—in short, people who believe that mandates from the governor for the common good infringe on their freedom.

If they were in charge, I probably wouldn’t be alive today writing this letter to the San Clemente Times.

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FRIDAY | 26 ‘ULTIMUTT’ MASCOT CONTEST All day. In anticipation of National Pet Day on April 11, Outlets at San Clemente is seeking the cutest pup in SoCal to become the “Ultimutt” of the oceanside shopping center. Beginning March 26 through April 4, interested dog owners can enter their dogs into the contest by sending in a photo of their furry friend taken at the Outlets at shoposc.com/ultimutt. For extra votes, doggie candidates can also post their photos on Instagram, tagging @Outletssc and #oscultimutt. Voting is open to the public

No Beachside Chat on Friday, March 26.

Beachside Chat will resume on Friday, April 9.

and will run from March 29 through April 10 on the website and Instagram. The Ultimutt winner will be announced on April 11 and become the official dog ambassador for the center for a year. The pup star will also receive star treatment and be cast in a photoshoot to have his/her furry face featured on all pet-friendly signage, plus a doggie basket and a $100 Outlets at San Clemente gift card.

SUNDAY | 28 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.

WEDNESDAY | 31 BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

AT THE MOVIES

‘Nomadland’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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(Cont. from page 9) Orange County and North San Diego County are extremely frustrated, and rightly so.

We have an active military base at Camp Pendleton, and only one major freeway, Interstate 5, that connects Orange County and San Diego, which leaves few options in the event of an emergency.

As co-chair of the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now coalition, I am committed to making every effort to bring about the action we need. Moving forward, we will advocate for necessary federal legislation, funding, and the much-needed administrative policies and programs that will be critical in advancing consolidated interim storage and a permanent repository.

I am very hopeful this administration, including Vice President Kamala Harris (who is from California and hearing from a very strong coalition of bipartisan support), San Clemente Times March 25-31, 2021

will work with us to help solve this issue.

I want to acknowledge and thank our local congressman, Mike Levin, for his steadfast support on this matter and his continued efforts to implement meaningful change in Washington and get us moving in the right direction.

Even though this is a complex policy issue, the time for action is now, and we could use your help. If you are interested in joining our cause and supporting our efforts, please check out our new website, spentfuelsolutionsnow.com, where you can sign on today as a supporting member.

Lisa Bartlett sits on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, representing the 5th District. She was reelected in 2018. 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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t feels strange to say, but in many ways, the fact that filmmaker Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland was released in the middle of the pandemic last December might have been the best thing to happen to the indie drama.

In any other fall movie awards season, it most likely would have been buried beyond the usual critic groups who branch outside of the mainstream. But in a year in which most of the supposedly good movies are still in production, Zhao and Frances McDormand, the film’s lead star and producer, have a big chance of Oscar glory.

McDormand is showcased once again as the center of Nomadland, playing a fictional widowed nomad named Fern. When the Nevada local loses both her job and husband in 2011 amidst the recession, she chooses to live out of a van roaming Middle America on her own, getting by taking odd jobs. While on the road, Fern discovers many other middle-aged and elderly people also living in vans, just like herself.

Nomadland is one of those indie movies that effectively features two famous actors— McDormand and David Straitharn—while the rest of the cast members are complete newcomers (in this case, real-life nomads).

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McDormand and Straitharn are experienced and talented enough to not seem out of place in the camping scenes with the locals, with the former also carrying the nature sequences all on her own.

Zhao does double duty as both the film’s director and editor next to some gorgeous, natural cinematography from Joshua James Richards and a pretty simple music score by Ludovico Einaudi.

One thing I did find a little amusing is that at the beginning of the movie, Fern works part-time for Amazon. In contrast, Nomadland is produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures and distributed through Hulu for streaming, even though the shopping company isn’t portrayed particularly negatively.

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WELCOME TO THE 2021 SUMMER CAMP & ACTIVITY GUIDE

Grow Where You’re Planted WHERE TO START WHEN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN WITH YOUR FAMILY

By Lillian Boyd

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hat better way to embody sustainability than to be able to grow your own fruits, vegetables and herbs?

Even if you think you or your child has a black thumb—a notable inability to make plants grow, or a tendency to fail as a gardener—there are ways to simplify gardening so that your little beginner-level gardeners can integrate toward sustainable container gardens.

“Most vegetables are easy to grow if you have the right medium,” said Geno Hakala, a certified sustainable landscape designer based in San Juan Capistrano.

“You have to look at what you have to work with for a growing area, whether there is exposure to sun and for how long in the day. And you have to think about what you can do with those conditions.”

The trick is to check the soil’s aeration and drainage levels. Natural soils will more than likely have more minerals in their composition than store-bought soil—and will likely yield better results.

For do-it-yourself soil testing, Hakala recommends the mason jar soil test.

In simple terms, soil texture refers to the size of the soil particles. For example, large soil particles indicate sandy soil, while clay is made of very small particles. Silt is in the middle with particles that are smaller than sand but larger than clay.

According to “Gardening Know How,” an online resource to get information and tips on gardening, the ideal combination is soil consisting of 40% sand, 40% silt, and only 20% clay. This highly desired soil combination is known as loam. This soil test can be an ideal and child-friendly science project for your little gardeners.

A mason jar soil test can be performed

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While families have been tasked with isolating and asked to avoid congregating, the end of the COVID-19 pandemic looks and feels more visible on the horizon. The community remains hopeful that by the time summer arrives, the coronavirus will be a figment of the past, as vaccine distribution expands more and more.

Our annual Summer Camp & Activity Guide is here, and while the end of the school year may be nearing, now is the time to plan for your child to make the most of summer.

No matter the hobby or interest, there is a vast variety of

with a 1-quart jar and a tight-fitting lid. If you have a large garden, you may want to use a mason jar soil test on several different areas. Otherwise, combine soil from a few different areas to get a good overall picture of soil texture in your garden.

Use a trowel to dig down about 8 inches, then fill the mason jar half-full. Add clear water to fill the jar about three-quarters full, then add about a teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Place the lid securely on the jar.

Shake the jar for at least three minutes, then set it aside and leave it alone for at least 24 hours. If your soil contains heavy clay, leave the jar for 48 hours.

Read more about how to analyze your soil composition results at gardeningknowhow.com.

“You need to ask yourself what you want to grow, what sort of conditions are best for growing that, and proceed with creating those ideal conditions,” Hakala said.

Before retiring in 2014, Hakala was a chef for 30 years. He says his career with food fueled a special relationship with the process of growing it.

“Even though I was retired, I wanted to follow my passion, which is to grow organic vegetables, fruits and herbs,” Hakala said. “In 2015, I started Sustainable Home Gardens, and I’ve been helping people establish their own gardens ever since.”

Hakala says planter boxes, raised beds and container gardens are particularly popular in South Orange County.

“I always emphasize how valuable native soil is. So, whenever we can use the native soil, we are at a big advantage,” Hakala said.

When a gardener is putting together the soil to go into a raised bed, Hakala says you need to be good at replicating the amount of minerals that would be in the native soil. Using a compost bin and worm bin is key.

“Between those two things, you can basically become self-sufficient in your garden if you operate these two things effectively,” Hakala said.

Sustainable Home Gardens helps clients assess their real estate for gardening and can tailor a design to suit the lay of the land. Services include irrigation installation, maintenance and repair, rain catchment, hauling, planter boxes, plant analysis, orchards, vineyards, water conservation and more.

For more information, visit sustainablehomegardens.com.

GROW YOUR OWN! WHAT YOU NEED • Container that offers aeration for roots • 2-4 inches of good soil (high-quality compost is best) • Seeds or sprouts • Sunlight • Water • Gardening Claw

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local camps for youngsters to enjoy, such as sailing, acting, exploration, science, sports, surfing and much more.

Our guide features a mix of half-day, full-day and some overnight activities in Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and surrounding cities. In this year’s guide, we offer you options for music lessons and camps, opportunities and services for low-income families, and equestrian programs for kids in the area.

Utilize this information to plan for a fulfilling, challenging and fun summer your family won’t forget.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. After assessing your soil, determine what you’re going to grow.

Optimal options for container gardening include herbs such as basil, sage, and mint; red and green lettuce; and tomatoes.

2. Purchase or build your container depending on what your garden will consist of. For herbs and lettuce, it should be a shallow container with a large surface area and a screened bottom that allows the roots to aerate. For tomatoes, use a deeper container, such as a bucket.

3. Find a sunny spot for your herbs and vegetables and determine how much sun your garden will need.

4. Fill the container with 2-4 inches of compost soil. Water your garden accordingly.

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On Stage CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE’S THEATER CLASSES PERSEVERE DURING THE PANDEMIC

By Collin Breaux

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his past year has been an odd one for the Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano.

Before the COVID-19 outbreak changed the world, the community theater was filled with regular in-person performances open to the public. Those have since been put on hold—but the Playhouse is pressing forward with theater camps and classes for kids, albeit with modifications.

The summer camps will start in late June and consist of six weeks of hands-on theatrical instruction, with a different show each week. Kids will get to audition for parts at the start of the week and put on a performance each Friday. They’ll also get to take part in hairdressing, makeup, and other aspects of the stage industry.

“They love the camaraderie of it,” President and Artistic Director Leslie Eisner said.

Parents used to be able to attend the Friday performances, but Playhouse staff is unsure if they’ll be able to facilitate that this year. If parents aren’t able to see the shows at the theater, the Playhouse is considering either livestreaming it or giving them a DVD recording afterward.

Themes for the shows will include The Addams Family and Inspector Gadget.

Camino Real Playhouse also has ongoing classes for acting, improvisation, and stand-up comedy. Classes were being held outdoors as of press time,

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but there is the possibility they could go indoors as state guidelines shift.

“They’ll be safe,” Eisner said. “The kids are really funny.”

Theatrical performances give kids a chance to gain confidence, practice public speaking, and project their voices, Eisner said. Acting also teaches children life skills, since they learn how to think on their feet and help their peers if they forget a line, she said.

“It’s definitely a team sport,” Eisner said. “They learn about a team approach to things.”

Camino Real Playhouse has also had to think on its feet throughout the coronavirus pandemic, as officials work to create a safe environment.

Temperature checks and regular cleaning of the theater facilities have been ongoing, and they can be expected during the camps and classes.

“We’ve been shut for an entire year,” Eisner said. “It’s been trying for us, so the support from the community means a lot to us.”

Class sizes are also smaller—the Playhouse cannot accommodate more than six people now, in comparison to its previous classes of 10 to 12 people.

Age ranges for the camp can go as young as 5 or 6 and up to 18 years, and the private classes can be for any age. The only real requirement asked of participants is being able to read a script.

Check Camino Real Playhouse’s website at caminorealplayhouse.org for more information.

LENDING A HAND HOW LOW-INCOME FAMILIES CAN SEND KIDS TO CAMPS

By Shawn Raymundo

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very child deserves the chance and opportunity to have a grand summer experience in which they can grow, laugh and play, as well as learn with their peers—regardless of their family’s annual income.

And after a year of the pandemic, when much of the typical day-to-day connectivity and learning in classrooms and on playgrounds has been lost, summer camps are a great way to get some of those experiences back.

For underserved children coming from low-income families, however, attending summer camps or day camps may not seem attainable based on the various camps’ price tags.

According to a 2018 report on camp tuition trends from the American Camp Association, the average fee can range from as low as $630 a week to more than $2,000 per week. And the cost of day camps can vary from about $200 up to $800.

A majority of camps, though, the association noted, do offer special discounts, scholarships and financial assistance, so “parents shouldn’t assume their income doesn’t qualify.”

“In fact, over 93% of camps report offering financial assistance, and 67% of camps award $10,000 or more in scholarships annually,” according to the group—a coalition of camp professionals who work toward the betterment and quality of camp programs.

Locally, the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area is able to offer financial assistance to families in need, thanks in large part to yearly contributions from donors who underwrite scholarships.

“We do live in a really generous com-

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munity, and the people have the feeling that if there’s a camp they want to see this kid in and they have those challenges, it’s worth a conversation to see if they have something we offer,” said Elizabeth Beas, director of development for the local Boys and Girls Club.

The club’s summer program offers a myriad of activities for kids aged from 6 to 18 throughout the day, such as working with arts and crafts, holding tournaments in the game room, and going on field trips, among other things, Beas explained.

The 10-week summer program will run from June 7 through Aug. 13 for kids who have completed kindergarten, and those in elementary and middle school. Parents will have the option to enroll their children for the entirety of the program, on a weekly basis or under a 10-day pass.

Beas noted that the summer camp, which will run Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., will continue adhering to the health and safety protocols amid the ongoing pandemic.

“We’re going to be continuing to offer our summer camp as usual, just with social distancing, whatever current regulations are in place,” Beas said, adding that the club is expected to have a limited capacity again this year, compared to previous years.

Summer programs such as the one the Boys and Girls Club offers, Beas said, are more important than ever, particularly for kids who have struggled with the distance and online learning.

“We recognize that every child could really benefit from coming to our programs because of social engagements (and) the extracurriculars we provide,” she said. “We do a lot of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education programs … every kid can benefit from coming to our camp.”

Recent surveys and studies have shown how the pandemic and ensuing methods to combat the virus have disproportionately impacted underserved children, and those within Black and Hispanic communities.

One study that USC conducted of low-income families in Los Angeles found that that the children were disengaged in their learning because of a lack of reliable technology at home.

“Academic support is really important for a lot of these kids who have been struggling with online and hybrid learning,” Beas said. “There’s so much that they can get out of (the summer programs).

Their kids are at more risk of falling behind, so any chance to give these kids more interaction and support is really going to be beneficial to them.”

Parents with special circumstances or need financial assistance can send emails to terry@bgcsca.org and rick@bgcsca.org.

The San Clemente-based club is slated to host a Summer Camp Expo on April 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. so families can learn more about the program and discuss their needs in person, at its open, well-ventilated new gym. sanclementetimes.com

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A LOOK AT LOCAL EQUESTRIAN CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES

By Collin Breaux

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f you’re sick of staying indoors but want a safe and socially distanced outdoor activity for your children to take part in this spring and summer, why not have them mount a horse?

Various places and organizations have equestrian camps and activities lined up this spring and summer—particularly in San Juan Capistrano, a town synonymous with getting on the saddle.

Ortega Equestrian Center has a summer camp lined up, though dates weren’t set as of press time. The camp will likely be limited to five or fewer kids, said President and Owner Kathy Holman. There were just one-day camps planned when Holman spoke about them on March 15, though there may be additional half-day activities throughout the week if things open up more.

“We teach them basic horsemanship,” Holman said. “They always get in at least the minimum of one hour of riding.”

Kids can either ride in the ring or out on the trail—the latter depending on how deep the creek is at a given time.

The age range starts at 5 years old and will generally cut off at 16.

“They get exercise. They get unconditional love from the horses,” Holman said of the benefits kids get from the equestrian camp. “They learn safety. They learn work ethic.”

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“They get exercise. They get unconditional love from the horses. They learn safety. They learn work ethic.”

—Kathy Holman. Ortega Equestrian Center

protocols will still be in place at Ortega Equestrian Center.

Riders will also be required to wear a helmet and riding boots while on a horse.

“We’re very, very safety-conscious,” Holman said. “And, of course, I have cans of Lysol for sanitizing.”

Horse riding also gives youngsters a chance to breathe fresh air and be physically active, Holman said. Most of their horses are used to working with children and gravitate toward kids who may be struggling, she said.

To inquire about Ortega Equestrian Center’s camp, call 949.661.3130 or send an email to info@ortegaequestriancenter. com. More information about the center is on its website, ortegaequestriancenter. com.

Surf & Turf Therapy—a nonprofit in South Orange County that uses equine and surf therapy to address strength deficits and other physical issues—will also hold a camp this summer for disabled people with a “therapy-intensive” focus, similar to its first summer camp

year in 2020.

Due to the demand, they are planning as many as two of each camp this summer, said Jillian Stewart, founder and executive director.

Campers will work with medical professionals for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Sessions will be small, with a maximum of six campers in each camp.

“At the end of camp, campers and their families are provided with feedback on progress, as well as activity recommendations and tools that we made during camp (such as I-spy bottles, kite crafts, etc.) to allow for continued therapy at home!” Stewart said.

Their Turf camp is located at their barn at Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center in San Juan Capistrano. This year’s equine camp will be July 19-23 from 9:30 a.m.-noon, with the sibling support camp the same dates and times.

The Surf camp—the other portion of their therapy—is tentatively scheduled for July 12-16 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

There will also be a sibling support

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surf camp, for siblings of the disabled campers. Surf & Turf partners with fellow nonprofit Sandy Feet Initiative for the sibling camps, in which Sandy Feet blocks off spots for siblings for their separate camp. The two nonprofits coordinate and schedule their camps to be at the same times so kids can all simultaneously get support and activities at the same time—and parents get a break.

Surf & Turf also collaborates with Jennie Bershon of Wilmont Farms for a sibling support horse farm.

Additional afternoon camps will be added, if the morning camps fill up. Visit surfandturftherapy.org for more information.

The J.F. Shea Center Therapeutic Riding Center will also have a summer camp for kids with and without special needs.

The Shea Center bills the experience as a “five-day introduction to horsemanship” where kids will work with equestrian professionals. The camp will happen in June and July, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Visit sheacenter.org for more information. sanclementetimes.com

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

AMERICAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Fun, high-level beach volleyball training for beginners through pros, youth through college, co-ed. Ages 12-24, and 8-12 in summer. Encouraging coaches teach hitting, passing, setting, defense, blocking and serving. Are you an indoor player or athlete needing cross-training? Beach volleyball helps all athletes with strength, speed and agility. ABVC plays at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point ALL YEAR LONG. Email info@americanbeachvolleyballclub.com. Questions: 949.485.0826. Register now for spring or summer: americanbeachvolleyballclub.com.

ART WITH JESSICA

Summer Art Camps! Enjoy a creative art exploration camp in the fresh air! Aspiring artists, ages 8-14, will use a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, charcoal & pastel to create different projects each week! Each camp is Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., and $245 covers all materials • June 7-10 • June 14-17 • June 21-24 • Small class sizes of maximum 8 students so sign up soon to get your spot! • San Clemente, CA 92672 • artwithjessica.com • @art.withjessica •

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SOUTH COAST AREA

The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area is proud to be THE place where kids can be kids again. Join us after school, for spring break, or our 10-week summer camp. Affordable for all.

Call us at 949.492.0376, email info@bgcsca.org, or visit bgcsca. org for more information.

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DANA WEST YOUTH SAILING

Dana West Youth Sailing hosts summer sailing camps at Dana West Yacht Club in Dana Point Harbor for all skill levels, ages 7-18. US Sailing Certified instructors run weekly camps, Monday - Friday, in mid-June and July. Beginners will learn the basics of sailing; experienced sailors will continue to hone their skills. Our fleet consists of RS Teras, CFJs and 420s. There are discounts for early, multi-week, and multiple-kid registrations.

For more information/registration, visit dwycjrs.org.

EMERALD COVE DAY CAMP

Emerald Cove Day Camp--where kids grow in all the right ways!

Through the old-fashioned fun and Christian nurturing of the most creative and caring staff around, campers experience two weeks that last a lifetime. Located at Del Obispo Elementary School, 25591 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.

Two-week sessions, Monday-Friday. emeraldcovedaycamp. com, 949.361.3077

ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP

Learn to surf at San Clemente’s premier surf camp, where dreams have come true since 1992. Whether you have never surfed or if you want to take your surfing to the next level, we have surf instruction and coaching for you. We have day and overnight surf camps, as well as private and group lessons for beginners. For intermediate and advanced surfers looking to improve, we offer Elite Surf Packages that include video coaching. 949.498.7862. endlesssummersurfcamp.com.

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KGB BEACH CAMPS

Come down to the Dana Point Harbor for a week of fun! There are activities from stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking and tide pool walks to games, crafts and much more. Join us for an adventure on a 60-foot catamaran while we look for whales and explore the open ocean. The little ones will join us for a different adventure every day; crab hunting, treasure hunts, water games and sand castles will fill their days at camp. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point. 949.842.5211. kgbeachcamps. com.

SAN JUAN EQUESTRIAN COALITION

The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition proudly presents this year’s horse camps. Horse camps are a great way to introduce your child to horses and spend time outside in a COVIDfree environment. Please contact The Shea Center, Andiamo’s Equestrian, Dana Smith Show Team, and Excell Equestrian for more information! All camps are located in San Juan Capistrano at various locations (sanjuanequestrian.org).

WESTWIND SAILING

Welcome aboard! Westwind has been providing educational boating programs in our community since 1987. Our programs include sailing camps, SUP camps, and boating classes for all ages and skill levels. We are the 2020 “Best Camp for Kids” People’s Choice Golden Lantern winner in Dana Point, and our school is a sanctioned US Sailing, Community Sailing Center.

Scholarships are available from Cal Boating and the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation (contact us for information). Find us at the OC Sailing & Events Center in DP Harbor. 949.492.3035.

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ORANGE COUNTY HAS LONG BEEN A HOTBED IN THE MUSIC SCENE, AND WHETHER YOUR CHILD IS A NEWCOMER TO TAKING ON AN INSTRUMENT OR A MUSICAL PRODIGY, THERE ARE NUMEROUS OPTIONS FOR HONING AND SHOWCASING THOSE TALENTS. MANY MUSIC SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS HAVE TRANSITIONED TO ONLINE AND VIDEO CLASSES OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST YEAR, BUT SOME STILL OFFER IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION. EITHER WAY, IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO IGNITE THE MUSICAL PASSION IN YOUR CHILD, HERE ARE LOCAL OPTIONS TO GET THEM ROCKING ALL SUMMER LONG.

Kenny’s Music Store

LOCAL MUSIC LESSONS/ CAMPS FOR KIDS

By Zach Cavanagh

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24371 La Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629 Labeling itself as “The Biggest Little Store in Dana Point,” Kenny’s Music Store brings a pedigree, previously being named a Top 100 Music Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants.

The music lessons at Kenny’s Music Store are guaranteed to be given with an intelligent and thoughtful approach with a quality education. Kenny’s Music Store’s philosophy is “to give is divine and to receive is to see you succeed.” Kenny’s Music Store offers lessons in many disciplines. Lessons are given for bass, bass guitar, brass instruments, drums, guitar, keyboard, piano, strings, singing and recorder. Kenny’s Music Store’s guitar lessons provide the most variety with acoustic, classical, bass, electric and the unique Campfire Guitar lessons. Kenny’s describes the Campfire Guitar lessons as those for people without the desire to be the next rock star, but with the desire to sit around a beach campfire and sing along to “Brown Eyed Girl,”“Hotel California,”“Margaritaville” and more. For more information, check out kennysmusicstore.com or call 949.661.3984.

Danman’s Music School

24699 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629 With more than 30 years of experience and nearly 20 years as a designated music school bringing music lessons to Dana Point and the surrounding South County area, Danman’s Music School in Dana Point offers courses in all sorts of styles for all kinds of instruments and musicians. The curriculum at Danman’s is based on four pillars of musical knowledge: songs, theory, technique and reading. Danman’s offers lessons for kids and adults in guitar, bass guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, saxophone, violin, cello, harmonica, singing and more. Along with regular lessons and online options, Danman’s has a recital program with up to eight performances a year and an academy program for those looking for a consistent music education. There are also Summer Camp options that focus on making music as a group. For much more information, go to danmans.com or call 949.496.6556.

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Los Rios Rock School

32124 Paseo Adelanto #5, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 For years, Los Rios Rock School has earned a sterling reputation as a top music school in South Orange County.

The San Juan Capistrano school offers a variety of courses to hone all the skills needed to rock. The expert instructors at Los Rios Rock School provides lessons in singing, acoustic, electric and bass guitar, drums and percussion, pianos and keyboards and even in orchestra and band. Los Rios Rock School even goes beyond the instruments to get into theory, songwriting, engineering and recording for a fully rounded music experience.

With weekly private lessons and group rehearsals, Los Rios Rock School gets students ready for a live performance.

Los Rios Rock School can work with beginners, even students age 6 and up, or experienced students looking to perfect their craft. More information can be found at losriosrockschool.com or by calling 949.456.1081.

Roos Studios

1030 Calle Sombra #A2, San Clemente, CA 92673 Led by the husband-wife team of Josh and Liz Roos, Roos Studios offers in-person lessons at their San Clemente studio, as well as virtual lessons over Zoom.

Roos Studios has a team of 21 instructors who are talented, bring personality and have a child-safe background, confirmed

by FBI background checks. Roos Studios emphasizes its child safety with all lessons on video, so parents can view from afar while students get one-on-one instruction. The instructors at Roos Studios can give quality music lessons for a wide variety of instruments. Roos Studios has lessons for drums, cello, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ukulele, violin, clarinet and signing. Students can also expand their music know-how with production and songwriting lessons. Roos Studios also offers free 30-minute trial lessons, so you can make sure they’re the right studio for you or your child. For more information, go to roosstudios.com or call or text 949.370.0291.

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San Clemente Twins: A Pivotal Role in the History of Women’s Pro Surfing

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documentary movie currently appearing in theaters in Australia is shedding light on how two young pro surfers from San Clemente called out the surf industry 32 years ago and helped change the landscape for women’s surfing.

The film Girls Can’t Surf features a largely Australian cast of women pros “who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever,” the storyline goes.

Jolene and Jorja Smith, twin sisters from San Clemente, were flown to Australia in 2019 to relive their 1980s experiences for portrayal in the movie.

During their first four years on tour, the twins came to live with twin realiCOASTLINES ties—women being

BY FRED SWEGLES paid less than male pro surfers and regularly being forced to compete in the worst surf conditions on any given day. Men’s heats were reserved for the best waves.

Even so, the twins lived out their dreams, surfing around the world, having fun. The Smiths were laid-back, easygoing personalities but felt compelled in 1989 to put their foot down.

GETTING DUMPED A “Dear Surfer” letter from Ocean Pacific informed the twins that the world’s biggest surfing spectacle, the Op Pro Surfing Championships at Huntington Beach, was dropping its women’s competition in order to offer more prize money to the men.

“For Jorja Smith, it was like going from the top of the world to the darkest depths of the ocean,” I wrote then in the Daily Sun-Post, announcing the news.

Jorja had won the Op Pro the previous year and was eager to defend her Op title.

Now, there was the possibility that Ocean Pacific’s business decision could jeopardize the future of women’s pro surfing.

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A FEW WORDS WITH THE TWINS Where did you travel on the women’s world tour?

JOLENE: Huntington Beach for the Op, England, France, Japan, Australia twice a year, Hawaii.

How did fans treat you?

JOLENE: Generally supportive. We would sign autographs. They wanted pictures taken with us.

What about male competitors?

JORJA: Some were really supportive … really encouraged us. Some didn’t really care for the women and just thought we were wasting time and taking away their prize money.

Jolene Smith, left, and Jorja Smith Harmon display examples of their press clippings from 1980s pro surfing.

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will follow in Op’s footsteps after this decision?” the twins fired off in a letter to Ocean Pacific. They reminded Op that its mega-event, one of the most prestigious in the world, had “set the standards for many other corporate sponsors in the past.”

The twins wrote, “We can’t help but feeling that the Op Pro is turning into a circus” by dumping women athletes while showcasing the Op Pro’s annual “Miss Op” bikini contest.

Articles published in Southern California newspapers spread the twins’ grievance of unfair treatment of women athletes.

Letters to the editor, protest letters to Op and to the city of Huntington Beach and support from people the twins knew in the surf industry followed.

“We were starting to generate enough negative press against Op that they changed their mind and put it back on,” Jorja says in the movie.

“It felt great that we actually stood up for ourselves, not just for us, but for any other woman surfer that came along after us,” Jolene says in the film.

“We were so upset that we couldn’t

have a contest in our own backyard,” Jolene told CoastLines last weekend in San Clemente. “It was a huge contest. It was like the Wimbledon of pro surfing.

We just thought this is not right, and if Op does this, all other contest sponsors could follow along and there might not ever be a women’s event.”

“It was a big blow to us,” Jorja said. “If the Op drops women, it’s just going to be the domino effect. Every major contest is going to drop the women. Fortunately, we drummed up enough negative press.

They found the money again.”

RISING TO THE TOP The twins, who had helped San Clemente High win the National Scholastic Surfing Association’s high school team title in 1982, graduated in 1983, turning pro the following year.

They were consistently in the top 10 of the women’s world tour through the 1980s. They never got to see women pros achieve pay parity with men—which today’s competitors have attained—and didn’t realize they were trailblazers.

“We just wanted to be pro surfers and have fun and make money and be good at what we did,” Jolene said.

“We wanted what we were seeing the men getting,” Jorja said.“We had that vision.

We had the dream. But equal prize money?

I didn’t think in my lifetime, I would see that. We’re super stoked for them.”

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What does this movie mean to you?

JOLENE: It brings back a lot of great memories. We had a lot of great times, great camaraderie among us girls. We were friends on land, enemies in the water. We’re glad we stuck with it. We’re so glad we got the opportunity to have fun and travel. We have lifelong friendships now.

JORJA: The movie is a great tribute to the women before us in the ’70s, and the women making equal prize money. It feels good to get a little bit of acknowledgment and adoration from the surf industry, a little more acceptance from the surf culture that we didn’t really have back in the ’80s. But we did have fun.

Do you both still surf?

Mostly on the weekends.

ABOUT THE TWINS How old: They were 23 at the 1989 Op Pro; today, 55.

Started surfing: Age 12 at their neighborhood spot, “204.”

International tour: Jorja consistently ranked in the world’s top five. Jolene was regularly in the top 10.

Highlights: For Jolene, a 1985 event she won in Japan. For Jorja, back-to-back event victories in 1988.

After pro surfing: Jolene Smith is a career elementary school teacher. Jorja Harmon worked various jobs in the action sports industry, now for an education company.

the twins said, the timing may hinge on California’s pandemic scenarios.

Fred Swegles grew up in San Clemente before the freeway. He has 50 years’ reporting experience in the city and 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 | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

DILEMMA FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS A senior woman emailed: “I’m dating a widower of two years.

He has pictures of his deceased wife everywhere in his house.

Should I insist he remove them?”

I asked my e-newsletter readers for opinions on the woman’s question. Here’s what some said: Cheryl emailed: “I had a boyfriend who constantly suggested that I take down the photos of my late husband. He felt that if I thought it was necessary to have those photos prominently displayed, it meant that I still loved and thought about my husband all the time and, therefore, couldn’t put my whole heart into loving him.

“Eventually, I broke up with him due to his extreme jealousy and possessiveness.”

Alicia shared: “Seven years ago, my brother lost his wife of 30 years after a happy marriage. Four years later, he remarried. He still misses his deceased wife. His present wife was divorced for several years, and her husband died as well. Both of them freely speak about their deceased spouses.

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“I have learned from them that even though you find someone new whom you now love, the past life does not need to be buried. It was a large part of your life, and why should you sweep it under the rug?”

Curtis wrote: “I ON LIFE AND LOVE had a sister who

BY TOM BLAKE married a widower.

They were much in love and had pictures of both their former spouses around. They talked with each other about adventures they had with their previous families.

When my sister died, she was buried with her previous husband, and when the widower dies, he will be buried with his first wife. In the meantime, they enjoyed each other’s company. ” Sherrill wrote: “My guy, Matt, loved his deceased wife dearly, and until we met, he believed he would never love again.

“When I moved in with him, Matt asked if I would object to him putting

some pictures of his ex-wife on the refrigerator along with my pictures of my kids and grandkids. I had no objection. I felt secure in our relationship and his love for me, did not feel threatened; I admired his loving devotion to his wife.

“He inadvertently put pictures of her directly in my line of sight, so I saw them every time I opened the refrigerator door. Initially, this didn’t bother me, but eventually, it did! I asked him if he would move the pictures to a different location on the refrigerator, which he willingly did. He has pictures of his wife and me in his office.

“This is a complicated issue for which there is no simple or right answer. As seniors, we all bring baggage into a new relationship.”

Bill, a widower, emailed: “What matters in the conduct of a new relationship is the acceptance by a new spouse of the nature and profundity of the widow’s or widower’s prior relationship.

“Confidence is best created when the widow or widower provides an atmo-

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sphere that enhances the strength, convictions, and independence of their new loves. Removing doubt and fostering self-confidence minimizes any propensity for rivalry with departed spirits.”

Lynne wrote: “Don’t expect the surviving spouse to ever give up loving the deceased spouse. If not for death, they would still be together. Someone who wants a relationship with a surviving spouse is going to have to realize that there is memory lingering there, and be comfortable with that.”

Hopefully, these sensitive replies will help the woman who asked the initial question to decide what’s right for her.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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GUEST OPINION | Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

A CALL TO THE COMMUNITY

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ith the pandemic hopefully easing up, the San Clemente Historical Society is planning several new projects, as well as completing some longtime goals for preserving our city’s unique culture and history.

We are currently looking for any pictures you might have of San Clemente in the 1940s through the 1980s. We would like to scan any photos or slides you might have depicting the people, events and especially holiday celebrations during those times. Any images that depict what life was like here back then are important to telling the story of San Clemente’s growth.

Also, anyone who can recall events in your neighborHISTORICAL hood or the city at HAPPENINGS large are important

BY TOM MARSHALL firsthand accounts of happenings large and small. What were the popular activities, places to shop or challenges here back in the day?

You can email me your thoughts at tom.marshall@cox.net or set up an appointment to scan your family pictures.

San Clemente’s 100th birthday is fast approaching, and we’d like to include these items in future publications celebrating the city’s centennial.

As COVID-19 restrictions are eased, we will also be resuming our Oral History project. We would like to get some of these firsthand accounts on video for future generations.

Coming soon to our website is an interactive map of all historic San Clemente structures, including pictures and brief histories of the buildings.

Carolyn Kipper and Kristen Ealy, an in-

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tern with the city’s Planning Department, are working on versions of this project, and the finished product will be of great aid to anyone who would like to drive around town to see these magnificent structures.

Hopefully, later this year, we will resume our free quarterly programs at the community center. We are always looking for suggestions of topics you would like to hear more about and potential speakers.

You don’t have to be a Historical Society member to attend these events. But, of course, we encourage everyone to become a member of the Historical Society for as little as $25 per year, tax-deductible.

We are now offering lifetime memberships for $500. To join, go to our secure website, sanclementehistoricalsociety. org/join. Your dues are used to continue our struggle to maintain San Clemente’s unique lifestyle based on Ole Hanson’s vision for a small-town vibe by the sea.

We also will again award two college scholarships to graduating seniors from San Clemente High School. It has been a rough year for students everywhere due to the pandemic, so we have upped the amount to $750 per scholarship.

Our Scholarship Committee chair, Suzi Klickstein, advises interested students to fill out the application form on the high school’s website by March 30. The virtual awards ceremony is scheduled for May 20.

We look forward to seeing everyone in person again soon. Keep your fingers crossed.

Tom Marshall is a member of the San Clemente Historical Society and a retired journalist. SC

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

An early lifeguard station near San Clemente Pier, circa 1950s.

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.

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BY MYLES MELLOR

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 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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• I n the first 75 days of 2020, the average home sale in San Clemente was $1,173,000. In 2021 it was $1,381,000.

•A verage mortgage rates in the 1st quarter of 2020 were around 4.25 - 4.5%. Now, in the 1st quarter of 2021, average rates are about 3%.

• I n San Clemente out of the 432 active listings, pending sales and closed sales, just one listing is listed as a “Short Sale” transaction. All others are standard transactions.

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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: 05/12/2021 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.

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CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2020-01172365-CL-CO-CJC Judge Corey S. Cramin The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Christopher J. Koorstad SBN# 105942, Law Office of Christopher J. Koorstad 1235 N. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 200, Fullerton, CA 92832-1349 Phone (714) 871-1132 DATE: (Fecha) 11/30/2020 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) Skeeter Berry, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON APRIL 7, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD

BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 1409 South El Camino Real – Site Plan Permit 20-134/Cultural Heritage Permit 20-135 – Shoreline Dental A request to demolish an existing single-story restaurant and build a two-story commercial building with approximately 6,000 square feet of gross floor area to house a dental office and a general office suite.

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216599198 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BATL 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): GONZALO GALLARDO 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 SABRINA GALLARDO 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/ GONZALO GALLARDO/GONZALO GALLARDO/GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/12/2021.

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Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or live on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Planning Commission electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/PCPublicComment.

Transmittal by 3:00 p.m. on Planning Commission meeting days is recommended.

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Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE Premium Energy Holdings, LLC hereby provides notice of its filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of an application for a Preliminary Permit to study the proposed San Onofre Pumped Storage Project No. 15108: (i) The application was filed with FERC on March 10, 2021; (ii) the proposed project would be located near the township of San Clemente in San Diego County, CA. The project would have an estimated capacity of 1,500 megawatts; (iii) Premium Energy’s address is 355 S. Lemon Ave., Suite A, Walnut, CA 91789; (iv) a copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at FERC’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling 202-502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the FERC website at http:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. The accession number is 202103105256. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1-866-208-3676. FERC will publish a notice soliciting public participation.

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Notice of Hearing Date: 05/13/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, 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: March 15, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2020-01167540 To All Interested Persons: Sandra Ann Zarcaro filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Sandra Ann Zarcaro PROPOSED NAME A. Sandra Ann Brown 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: 04/22/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Window: 44. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, 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: Feb 24, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, 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.

The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the per-

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sonal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. 04/15/2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Dept: C08. b. (1)Appearance at the hearing must be by video remote using the Court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www. occourts.org/media-relations/probate-mental-health.html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216597356 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STUDIO GRAHAM 306 AVENIDA CABRILLO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): STUDIO GO 306 AVENIDA CABRILLO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2020 /s/ STUDIO GO, KRISTOPHER GRAHAM, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/24/2021.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: 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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 21FL000085 To All Interested Persons: Rachel Sarvin Geula and Navid Geula on behalf of Adam Zain Geula, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Adam Zain Geula PROPOSED NAME A. Jordan Adam Geula 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

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Published: San Clemente Times, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216595980 The following person(s) is doing business as: 1A. SC DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACTING 5726 CALLE POLVOROSA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B. SC CONSTRUCTION Full Name of Registrant(s): STEVEN CHAKY CONSULTING, LLC 5726 CALLE POLVOROSA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a CA limited liability company.

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

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EMAIL legals@picketfencemedia.com CALL 949.388.7700, ext. 111 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 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

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TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM 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.

Published in: San Clemente Times Mar 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01188832 To All Interested Persons: Julian Edward Gormley; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Julian Edward Gormley PROPOSED NAME A. Julian Edward Gonzalez

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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: 05/13/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive South, 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: March 15, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2021

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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

FOOTBALL WINS OPENER WITH SECOND-HALF COMEBACK It was both teams’ first game in more than 16 months, and it certainly showed in places.

Both teams would tell you it was a win to simply be out there, but only one team secured the victory on the scoreboard.

San Clemente overcame an early two-touchdown deficit to storm back and defeat Capistrano Valley, 35-24, in both teams’ 2020-21 season opener on Friday, March 19, at San Clemente High School.

Junior Lachlan van Rosmalen threw for three touchdowns and 193 yards and completed 15 of 28 passes in his debut at quarterback for the Tritons (1-0), and senior James Bohls scored two touchdowns and ran for 85 yards on 10 carries.

The Tritons had not played a football game since the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinals on Nov. 15, 2019. San Clemente won that night, but the following Monday, the Tritons were removed from the CIF-SS playoffs due to an ineligible player and had to forfeit the entire season. A legal battle played out through that week, but the ruling against San Clemente officially held in court on Nov. 22, 2019—the morning of what would have been the Division 2 semifinals.

After pushing through the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic, practicing since Aug. 25 and having the season delayed twice, there was palpable excitement in the air in front of the socially distanced, family-only crowd at Thalassa Stadium. However, things didn’t open for San Clemente as expected.

San Clemente’s decent opening drive stalled, as the snap on a field-goal attempt went high, and the ensuing broken play resulted in an incomplete pass and turnover on downs. The Tritons held Capistrano Valley (0-1) to a three-and-out, but San Clemente followed with its own three-and-out.

Two pass interference penalties against the Tritons kept the next Cougars drive alive, and Capistrano Valley completed a 23-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the second quarter to take the lead, 7-0.

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San Clemente football returned to the field for the first time in more than 16 months and took the win over Capistrano Valley, 35-24. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

yards in penalties, with six pass-interference calls.

San Clemente was intercepted on its next possession and went out on a four-play drive on its next time with the ball. Capistrano Valley took out chunks of yards in the air and ran in a two-yard touchdown for the 14-0 lead late in the first half.

Senior Ashton Whitsett returned the ensuing kickoff to the San Clemente 45-yard line, and the Tritons had a spark. The Tritons earned first downs on three consecutive plays, and the Arizona-bound Bohls scored on a two-yard run to get San Clemente on the board, 14-7, with less than two minutes to play in the half.

The Tritons opened the second half as perfectly as they could have planned.

Senior Zachary Brunson intercepted Capistrano Valley on the third play of the half, and Bohls capitalized on the Tritons’ next play, as he broke away for a 39-yard touchdown run to tie the game, 14-14.

Capistrano Valley went three-and-out on its next drive, and disaster struck as the punt snap went over the kicker’s head and was downed at the Cougars’ 2-yard line. The full meltdown was avoided, though, as San Clemente couldn’t get into the end zone and missed a 20-yard field-goal attempt.

Capistrano Valley regained the lead, 17-14, with a 30-yard field goal on the next drive, but from there, San Clemente found its stride.

Whitsett found a groove in the running game, and after some early incompletions, van Rosmalen assumed the Triton quarterback mantle.

Van Rosmalen hit BYU signee Bentley Redden on a four-yard touchdown pass to take the lead, 21-17, late in the third quarter. Van Rosmalen came back again on the next drive with a 21-yard,

drive-opening pass to senior Anthony Hall and a nine-yard, drive-closing touchdown pass to Hall to extend the lead, 28-17.

The Tritons locked down Capistrano Valley on a fourth-down attempt, and San Clemente put the game on ice on the next drive. Van Rosmalen hooked up twice with junior Easton Cattich on a 19yard pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for a 35-17 lead with just more than two minutes remaining.

The Cougars kept up their fight and threw a touchdown pass with 10 seconds remaining to lock in the final score at 35-24. Capistrano Valley quarterback Dart Moussiaux completed 26 of 47 passes for 325 yards and two touchdowns.

San Clemente returns to action on Friday, March 26, against Aliso Niguel (01). The Wolverines dropped their opener to Tesoro, 26-7. The Tritons open South Coast League play at San Juan Hills on April 2.

SCHS, ALISO NIGUEL FOOTBALL HONOR COACH JOE WOOD The South Orange County football community took a hit in February when San Clemente running backs coach Joe Wood died after a battle with COVID-19.

The schools for which he held the most prominent roles, Aliso Niguel as a CIF-SS championship-winning head coach and San Clemente as a CIF-SS and State championship-winning running backs coach, both honored Wood in their openers.

Players on both teams wore “JW” decals on their helmets and held moments of silence before their games. San Clemente went a step further by going out on its opening play with only 10 players and no one at the running back position. The Tritons took a delay-of-game penalty, and

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Capistrano Valley declined the penalty.

Though San Clemente hosts Aliso Niguel this week, the teams agreed to not have another ceremony for Wood. San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz said they didn’t want the players to go through those emotions twice after both teams honored Wood in their openers.

INDOOR SPORTS RETURN AT SCHS After all outdoor sports were cleared to resume play in California on Feb. 19, the questions of “if or when?” turned to indoor sports. Those teams were finally given a road map back after the settlement of a lawsuit and updated state guidelines on March 5.

The path back for indoor sports included rigorous COVID-19 testing protocols— the same guidelines in place for college teams. Schools needed clarity on guidelines, and there were questions of how to get this all paid for, because the state wasn’t covering the cost, as it was for the initially required football and water polo testing.

However, the path was found, and San Clemente navigated its way back to the gym this week.

Tritons girls volleyball squeaked by in matches in the little time they could and were quite successful. San Clemente beat San Juan Hills in four sets (25-9, 25-27, 2517, 25-15) on the road on Thursday, March 18, and the Tritons swept Dana Hills (2513, 25-17, 25-17) on Monday, March 22.

Girls basketball returned to the gym on Wednesday, March 24, against Carlsbad, but results were not available at press time. Boys volleyball is scheduled to open at Mission Viejo on Thursday, March 25, and play at home against Servite on Friday, March 26. Boys basketball will open on Saturday, March 27, at Laguna Beach. SC sanclementetimes.com

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Surf Music Resonates How Guitars & Drums Still Play Vital Role in Surf Culture

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

B

orn in Southern California in the early 1960s, “surf music” has served as the de facto soundtrack for wave-riding for well over a half-century.

Taking musical cues from a wide range of styles, including rock and roll, the blues, country, jazz, Latin and Middle Eastern influences, the guitar-heavy sound evokes summer days at the beach, jamming down the line at Malibu and cruising PCH in a classic old car.

Of course, like all music, the art form has evolved and morphed since those early days of Dick Dale, The Challengers and The Sandals, but the sentiment remains relatively unaltered.

“Guitar Player magazine once asked me, ‘Who is your influence?’ And I said Hank Williams. And they said, ‘Hank Williams doesn’t play electric guitar.’ But that’s who it was,” Dale explained in a 1993 interview with NPR’s Terry Gross.

His percussive guitar style was also heavily inspired by big-band drummer Gene Krupa. Dale passed away in March of 2019.

“No question, ‘Take Five’ by Dave Brubeck is the greatest surf song ever,” Corky Carroll once said regarding the 1959 Dave

Just a couple of surfers playing surf music, world champions Tom Curren (left) and Mark Occhuilupo (right) jam alongside Jeremy Kramer (middle) during a trip to the Maldives. Photo: Jake Howard

Brubeck/Paul Desmond jazz standard.

Apart from country and jazz roots, one of the defining characteristics of the surf-music form is the use of reverb that was first introduced by Fender guitars in 1961.

Quickly adopted by Dale, “The King of the Surf Guitar,” as well as bands such as The Challengers, the Chantays, The Surfers and The Sandals, the “wet” sound provided by the reverb came to define the genre. Songs such as “Mr. Moto,” “Miserlou” and “Pipeline” serve as prime examples of the sound.

In terms of local influence, the impact of The Sandals can’t be understated. Somewhere around 1963 or ’64, they were jamming in a garage above T-Street when young filmmaker Bruce Brown, who had just been surfing, followed the music up the street and struck up a conversation with the band.

Shortly thereafter, they were in Miles Davis’ Hollywood studio recording the

soundtrack to Brown’s iconic movie, The Endless Summer.

But unlike other surf bands that played the part, they were anchored by legit ties to the surf community. Danny Brawner, who played drums, was also a critical member of the board building team at the Hobie factory in Capo Beach and has probably glassed more boards than any other human over the course of his lengthy career.

While The Sandals helped push the genre forward via The Endless Summer, and Dale popularized the Fender guitar by the mid-’60s, a second wave of surf music was ushered in by The Beach Boys.

This time anchored by vocal harmonies and clever songwriting, it was a departure from the classic reverb sound and considerably more commercially appealing—although surfers of the era largely rejected The Beach Boys as “kooks.”

By the end of the decade, “surf music”

was in relative decline, as bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other classic rock acts grew in popularity and cultural relevance. In his 1967 song “Third Stone from the Sun,” Jimi Hendrix declared, “You’ll never hear surf music again.”

Of course, this wasn’t true. The Ramones famously covered “Surfing Bird,” and their tune “Rockaway Beach” was pretty much an instant classic.

By the ’90s, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani had picked up Dale’s torch, but it was really the decade’s punk rock revival that kept the genre somewhat relevant. The feedback, reverb and hard-charging percussion of bands including Bad Religion and Pennywise replaced the bubble gum pop of The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean.

More recently, there’s been a renewed focus on surf music’s jazzy influences by acts such as The Mattson 2, who hail from San Diego, as well as former pro skaters Ray Barbie and Tommy Guerrero.

And the evolution continues today.

Look no further than Damien Brawner (Danny’s son) and this San Clemente-based Rhythm and Resin operation.

Developing a recording studio and platform for aspiring local musicians, you can go cut a track with him while your new board’s getting glassed.

In the words of country songwriter Robert Earl Keen, “The road goes on forever, but the party never ends.”

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

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

Water Temperature: 57-58 Degrees F

WESLEY REHBERG

Water Visibility and Conditions: 4-6 Thursday: A mix of Northwest and South/ southwest swells rolls in with waist-shoulder high surf, (3-4’+). Moderate Southwest winds most of the morning, will be followed by breezy west winds during the afternoon.

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

“M

y favorite thing about surfing is just the feeling of being on the nose; it’s like I’m floating,” explains Wesley Rehberg.

A 15-year-old freshman at San Clemente High, Rehberg first learned to surf in Mexico when he was only 5. When he was 11, he jumped on his first longboard, and his surf life has never been the same since.

“I look up to a lot of people in surfing, but I would have to say my favorite surfers are JJ Wessels and Joel Tudor,” Rehberg says. “Both of these surfers are full of flow and style on the wave. And to me, style is the most important thing.

Like Gerry Lopez said, ‘Surfing is attitude

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Wesley Rehberg. Photo: Courtesy of Connor Eck

dancing.’”

Garnering corporate support from Christenson Surfboards and Oakley eyewear, when Rehberg’s not hanging 10, you’ll probably find him dropping a line in the water in the Dana Point Harbor.

An avid fisherman, he’s also solid on a skateboard and snowboard.

“Surfing inspires me, because whenever I’m doing it, I’m not thinking about anything else but what I’m going to try to learn on the next wave,” he says. SC Page 34

Outlook: The blend of Northwest and South/ southwest swells maintain waist to shoulder high zone waves, (3-4’+), for Friday. Light+ to moderate southerly winds Friday morning, shift to a west sea breeze in the afternoon.

Saturday’s surf dips down into the waiststomach-chest high range, (2-3-4’), then a fresh South/southwest swell sets up waistshoulder high waves, (3-4’+) on Sunday. For the weekend, winds will be light offshore in the early mornings, then a moderate sea breeze develops in the afternoons.

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