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Unofficial Election Results Have Cabral, Enmeier and Vidrine as Front-Runners in Council Race E Y E O N S C / PAG E 15

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San Clemente Times reports the latest results from Tuesday night’s races. Illustration: Chelsie Rex

Community Honors Fred Swegles with Paddle-Out

Sunday Farmers Market to Return to Del Mar

SCHS Football Falls in DoubleOvertime Playoff Opener

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

Citizens’ Climate Education 10:45 a.m.-noon. This nonpartisan climate action group holds monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month through Zoom video conferences. To receive a link to join, email larrykramerccl@gmail.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 14

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“Fred loved you all, and he loved San Clemente. Being the humble guy that he was, he stated over and over in his will that he didn’t want any services—all of you who know Fred, that’s very Fred, very on brand,” Garrett said, reading from a letter from the Swegles family.

“He didn’t want the attention. He greatly appreciated all the letters, the cards, the emails and all the visits over the past several months,” Garrett continued to read, adding: “Those visits, those cards, those emails, they all brought smiles and sometimes teary eyes, and love and appreciation for you.”

Nearly 30 people participated in the paddle-out on the north side of the San Clemente Pier, while the rest of the crowd lined the structure overlooking the surfers. During the paddle-out, the surfers circled up, holding hands, to share stories and reminisce about Swegles.

To close out the ceremony, Swegles’ former bandmate Jim Summers performed a rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”—one of Swegles’ favorite songs.

“From the family, thank you so much for being here for Fred,” Garrett said.

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Community Honors Fred Swegles with Paddle-Out at Pier

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

The San Clemente community came out to the pier on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, to join family and close friends of the late Fred Swegles for a paddle-out honoring the beloved local newsman.

Swegles, 74, died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 23, following months of health complications related to a diagnosed brain tumor.

Though it was Swegles’ wishes that his family not hold a formal memorial or Celebration of Life ceremony, community members and colleagues including Picket Fence Media publisher Norb Garrett and USA Surfing CEO Greg Cruse rallied to organize Sunday’s memorial paddle-out.

“I had the pleasure of having Fred work with us (San Clemente Times) for about the last five years—I tried to get him 20 years ago when we first started the paper, but he decided to stick with the Sun-Post at the time, which is fine,” Garrett said jokingly.

For more than 50 years, Swegles covered the town of San Clemente and some of the surrounding cities, reporting for the Daily Sun-Post and Orange County Register. In 2018, after the Register shuttered the Sun-Post and its other community weeklies, Swegles joined the San Clemente Times to launch his weekly CoastLines column.

Speaking on behalf of Swegles’ sisters Barbara Chamberlin and Valerie Mayer and brother Steve Swegles, Garrett expressed to the large crowd how appreciative the Swegles family was for the outpouring of support and appreciation for Fred.

San Clemente Homeless Collaborative 4 p.m. Participate in a discussion with existing community groups and citizens who are interested in finding solutions to the homeless issue in the area. There will be information, ideas, and effective conversation regarding unsheltered neighbors. Christ Lutheran Church, 35522 Camino Capistrano.

TUESDAY, NOV. 15

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

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY) will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at The Noble Path Foundation. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

Noble Path Foundation, 420 N El Camino Real, San Clemente.

San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. Join the Toastmasters Club in person on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Baha’i Center, at 3316 Avenida del Presidente. Visitors welcomed. Call or text Laura Yang at 949.547.6558 with questions.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16

Planning Commission 5-10 p.m. The city’s Planning Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 910 Calle Negocio.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

About 30 people on surfboards circle up on the north side of the San Clemente Pier to reminisce and pay their respects to the late Fred Swegles, a beloved local newsman, during a paddle-out memorial on Sunday, Nov. 6. Photos: Alan Gibby

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Council Takes Initial Step in Redirecting Portion of TOT Revenue Toward Pension Liability Reduction

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

A proposed plan help pay down the city’s unfunded pension liability by using 33% of the city’s tax revenue from local hotel stays took a step forward last week.

In a 3-2 vote, the council directed staff to come back and present the information necessary to vote on changing the city’s Fiscal Policy, which prevents General Fund revenue such as TOT from directly funding a specific expenditure line item.

Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan and Councilmember Kathy Ward opposed the motion.

“If we don’t address this pension liability immediately, pretty soon, we’re going to look like the federal government,” Mayor Gene James said of the city’s nearly $50 million liability. “And that is, our debt is going to exceed our budget.”

James’ initial motion to initiate a policy change and direct staff to spend one out of three dollars from TOT revenue on pension reduction failed without Councilmember Laura Ferguson’s presence during the agenda item.

Councilmember Steve Knoblock was James’ only support in the 2-2 stalemate, which resulted in no action. However, after Councilmember Laura Ferguson arrived, Knoblock brought back the discussion, allowing the council to vote on the matter again.

SCHS Students Hope to Sell Shirts to Fund Suicide Prevention Resources

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Through a tragic yet lasting family connection, a pair of San Clemente High School students hope to raise awareness of youth suicide and prevention efforts at their school and beyond.

Owen Durney and Nick Favero have brought Dolphin Street, an organization that began in New Jersey about six years ago as a collective of touched families, to San Clemente High with the intent of bringing speakers to schools with organizational chapters.

The two high school students are looking to raise funds by selling shirts with a San Clemente Times November 10-16, 2022

Knoblock had agendized the council’s discussion of how to use the city’s $3 million budgeted in Fiscal Year 20222023 revenue from TOT collections—a rate of 10% on all overnight lodging stays within the city.

TOT revenues are currently considered general taxes to spend at the council’s discretion, and indirectly fund costs related to seasonal tourism such as police services and overtime, seasonal lifeguard staffing, and trolley operations.

Knoblock said his initial idea was to direct city staff to increase tourism revenue by allocating a portion of TOT funds toward attracting more visitors, before realizing he’d rather spend the revenue on paying down the city’s pension liability.

“I wanted this to be a discussion of how we do it, what we do, and why we do it,” said Knoblock. “I’m kind of changing my direction a little bit from an advertising campaign, per se, to focusing on pension reduction.”

While Duncan recognized the importance of paying down debt, he said he did not favor “hamstringing” the council’s flexibility to send General Fund money wherever necessary. He added that discussions of earmarking funds should be done during the usual, holistic budgeting process.

Ward mentioned the city’s stance on tourism as listed within the General Plan, and that city efforts centered more on addressing and maintaining quality-of-life issues enough to where outsiders recognized San Clemente as an enjoyable place to visit.

“I would be against trying to reconstitute anything that hasn’t already been talked about in the four years (prior) of how we do economic development,” Ward said. “We’re supposed to be focusing on our action sports industry and

things like that, but we aren’t supposed to be focusing on tourism, per se.”

She added that she wouldn’t support diverting funds from the TOT resources that support emergency services, which are especially crucial during the high-occupancy summer months.

Instead of moving all $3 million to address the pension liability, Mayor Gene James favored establishing a year-overyear practice.

“I don’t think it’s unreasonable to come up with a policy to take at least one out of three of those (TOT) dollars and put them into paying down our $50 million unfunded liability,” James said.

Financial Services Officer Jake Rahn confirmed Ward’s assumption that such a policy discussion would be held during the upcoming annual Long Term Financial Plan update around February 2023.

However, James felt the issue was urgent enough to address immediately

and explained to the audience that the city would be more at risk if its liability grew. Given the liability’s connection to the stock market that has dropped about 20% in 2022, the liability could increase by that same figure, according to James.

With that, James motioned to direct staff to allocate a third of the TOT revenue toward paying down the city’s pension liability. Ward issued a substitute motion against earmarking TOT funds, stating that the pension issue was not the main focus of their discussion, which unfairly didn’t allow staff to properly prepare the council.

“We don’t have any totals in front of us; we have no idea what we’re voting on (or) how it’s going to affect anything down the line,” she said, adding: “We can’t make an educated vote on this, because it’s not before us.”

Ward’s motion failed by resulting in a draw, with Duncan voting with her and James and Knoblock opposed.

graphic designed around an illustration done by Dolphin Street’s inspiration.

“We want somewhere where we can have support for stuff like this, because there’s honestly not that much support at our school,” Favero said of having suicide prevention resources in reach. “We just want to create a community where you can feel free to talk to people about how you feel and feel supported within the community and within our club.”

Dolphin Street takes its name from a street in Australia where Durney’s father, Matt Durney, lived with a close friend, Duke Barisonek, in the 1990s.

The elder Durney began the organization with other New Jersey families after Barisonek, an artist and avid extreme sports enthusiast on land and in the water, committed suicide in 1996 as a senior in college.

Once the Durney family moved to Southern California around 2019, the

collective grew to have Google Meet events and developed a desire to bring awareness to more people. The current fall semester is the first instance of Dolphin Street as a high school club, according to Owen.

“We actually have a couple of other kids from different schools joining in on this,” he said. “Basically, what we want to do is have a club and then have it be carried on by other students, because this is my final year at the high school. I have a couple of underclassman friends who will hopefully take over the project and keep it going for years to come.”

Matt expressed that the teenagers are actively working to get more children involved from various schools around the San Clemente area, New Jersey, and Georgia, from where Favero moved.

Another goal is to coordinate a fundraising walk for suicide prevention in the spring that would happen around the country, but be hosted by a different

local school each year.

To establish how Dolphin Street would print its shirts, the parents guided their children through comparing screen printers and determining how much it would cost to print 250, 500, or as many as 2,000 units.

The organization has already started taking orders and anticipates that it will continue to field orders until around mid-November, with the intention of shipping out their products in early December.

Each shirt costs $31 and comes in various colors, and donations can also be made through Venmo.

“What the project is really about is giving high schoolers and younger (children) a chance to be a part of something really cool,” Owen said in an email.

“Hopefully, setting up clubs at schools will give at least one kid a path for help.”

More information can be found at dolphinst.org.

In a pointed effort to reduce San Clemente’s unfunded pension liability, Mayor Gene James’ motion to start the process toward spending 33% of revenue from visitors on a pension pay-down was approved by the City Council on Nov 1. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Limited Weekend Service to SJC, SC Resumes

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Donning a face mask at the Farmers Market in March 2020, San Clemente resident Peter Hegedus looks to complete his purchase of foods from the A.B.C. Farms table. The weekly Farmers Market is expected to return to the sidewalk along Avenida Del Mar by November’s end. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Sunday Farmers Market to Return to Del Mar

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

As the City of San Clemente moves further away from the peak stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the weekly Sunday Farmers Market in downtown will be transitioned back to the sidewalk along Avenida Del Mar. At the recommendation of San Clemente city staff, the farmers market is expected to return to the 200 block of Avenida Del Mar by the month’s end, after more than two and half years of

Supervisor Bartlett Sponsoring Pet Adoptions Through November

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Through the month of November, Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett will sponsor pet adoptions at the Orange County Animal Care shelter.

Pet adoption fees will be waived and vaccination, antiparasitic treatment, spay/neuter and microchip fees will be covered, according to Bartlett’s office.

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operating at the shared parking lot of the San Clemente Community Center and public library.

“I’m happy to see it go back to Del Mar for the visibility and success of all the vendors,” said Councilmember Laura Ferguson during the City Council’s Nov. 1 meeting.

City staff and market operator Rick Heill initially moved the weekly market into the Community Center parking lot to reduce close contact, monitor attendance, and meet the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines at the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

The use of outdoor dining decks on Del Mar into 2021 prevented the market from being able to use its full footprint,

until Mayor Gene James advocated for staff to review returning the market to Del Mar in September.

The market may still use the upper portion of the shared parking lot, if necessary, to accommodate vendors, as two outdoor dining decks on Del Mar reduce the amount of street space available.

“I appreciate (that) you took into account circulation for the sidewalks and all of that, so I’m pleased that you figured out a way that it could happen,” Councilmember Kathy Ward told Samantha Wylie, director of the city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department.

Staff recommended that the market return to Del Mar no later than Sunday, Nov. 20, according to the staff report.

Residents adopting pets will also receive a starter bag of pet food while supplies last and a certificate for a free vet exam.

“As an animal lover and proud owner of my cat, Misha, who I adopted from OC Animal Care, I strongly encourage anyone thinking of adding a four-legged friend to their family, to take advantage of this amazing opportunity,” said Bartlett, who represents the county’s Fifth District, including the cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

“We need to clear our shelter and find these pets their forever home,” Bartlett added in a press release.

The OC Animal Shelter is open from

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Adoption hours are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Though walk-ins are welcome, OC Animal Care staff members recommend booking an appointment.

Bartlett will also sponsor a “Family ‘Fur-st’ Drive Thru Pet Food Pantry,” with free dog, cat, rabbit and bird food while supplies last. Pet owners will also receive a free collapsible water bowl.

The food pantry will run from 8-10 a.m. on Nov. 12 at OC Animal Care, located at 1630 Victoria Road, Tustin.

More info can be found at ocpetinfo.com. To book an appointment at the OC Animal Shelter, call 714.935.6848.

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Metrolink passengers may resume limited weekend access to San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente via the Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, the rail agency recently announced.

The lines began traveling to and from the San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and San Clemente Pier stations on modified schedules starting on Oct. 29, although all service connections to the Oceanside station remain suspended.

“Metrolink service Monday through Friday remains suspended at all stations south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station,” the agency said in its announcement. “This is due to the higher volume of train traffic along this single-track route on weekdays, compared to weekends, making it challenging to provide service without significant delays.”

Commuter services between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and the Oceanside station have been suspended since late September, when movement of the railroad tracks in south San Clemente was reported following a storm surge that hit Southern California.

More than 20,000 tons of riprap have been placed along the area since September 2021 to try to halt continuous shifting of the track, which sits at the bottom of a bluff that happens to be an ancient landslide.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) announced on Oct. 14 that it had finalized a contract to work with a geotechnical firm tasked with stabilizing the railroad track through southern San Clemente. The emergency work on the affected hillside is expected to begin soon.

The OCTA Board of Directors authorized plans to begin the $12 million stabilization project on Oct. 3.

The transportation agency has stated that it intends to complete the work in an approximately 90-day phase, and that all passenger rail services could be continued as soon as mid-December, or mid-January, when construction is expected to end.

“Project engineers and geotechnical experts will continually monitor the slope next to the track during construction,” a release from OCTA read. “In partnership with all rail agencies, a decision will be made when to safely resume passenger rail service.”

Additionally, the schedules for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Trains 770, 774 and 784 were adjusted to extend to San Juan Capistrano effective on Monday, Oct. 31.

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ELECTION RESULTS

Davies Jumps Ahead of Duncan in Race for 74th Assembly Seat

we’re not seeing any results,” Davies said.

“We need to sit down and really look at where these programs are … review them, if they’re working, great; if not, then we need to let them go so that we can make sure that every tax dollar is being counted and used positively.”

During her first term representing the Assembly district, Davies prided herself on her level of communication with her constituents.

“I made it an important point to make sure that folks that I represented knew what was going on at the state level; they knew what bills were going up there, they knew where I was going to vote, they understood how this was going to affect their safety, their businesses, schools, things like that,” Davies said.

Unofficial results late Tuesday night initially showed Duncan ahead of Davies.

However, speaking with San Clemente Times that evening, she noted that during the Primary Election, polls had shown Duncan initially leading that race as well, but by the following morning, the tides had turned in her favor.

At the time he was leading on Tuesday, Duncan said he was “feeling cautiously optimistic.”

“This is uncertain as to how the

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

In the race to represent California’s 74th Assembly District, Republican incumbent Laurie Davies is leading against her Democratic opponent, San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan.

As of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, unofficial results from the California Secretary of State showed Davies taking the lead with 54.2% (57,603) of the votes, while Duncan reportedly had 45.8% (48,761) of the votes.

“I feel so grateful, because it looks obviously that I’ve taken this seat, and I’m so grateful that I have the opportunity to serve for another two years,” Davies

Laurie Davies.

said on Wednesday morning. “There’s so much that we can do, working across the aisle, a lot of good for this state. So, that’s what I’m really excited about.”

Davies added that she’s looking forward to continuing her work on battling the illicit use of fentanyl and those who deal the drug. She also hopes to see an audit of state programs to ensure taxpayer dollars are well spent.

“We have so much of our taxpayer dollars going towards homelessness, going towards these other programs, but

Early State Senate Election Results: Nguyen Commands Sizeable Lead; Blakespear Faces Tighter Race Against Gunderson

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Based on early results from the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election, representation in the California State Senate for the tri-city area of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano may either be split between a Republican and Democrat or totally under the GOP. Republican Janet Nguyen came out ahead for District 36, which represents San Clemente and Dana Point, with 58% (128,680) of the votes. Democrat Catherine Blakespear, meanwhile, faces a tight race in District 38—which covers San Juan Capistrano and unincorporated Rancho Mission Viejo—with 50.3% (107,702) of votes.

Blakespear is currently the Encinitas mayor, while Nguyen is a state assemblymember. Democrat Kim Carr challenged Nguyen in District 36, while Republican Matt Gunderson ran against Blakespear in District 38.

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morning, Nov. 9. “Over 200,000 votes have been counted in the State Senate race so far, and anywhere from 100,000 to 200,000 ballots are expected to be counted in the coming weeks. So, until we have a clearer picture, this race is still too close to call.”

In an earlier statement sent on Tuesday night, shortly after early results came in, Blakespear said she had a lead “we feel very comfortable with.”

“We always knew this would be a close election, so it’s imperative that everyone who braved the weather and made it to the polls has their voice heard,” Blakespear said, referring to the storm surge that hit Southern California on Election Day. “We expect that when all the votes are counted, we will be victorious.”

Supporting women’s reproductive rights and protecting communities from gun violence were parts of Blakespear’s platform. She also said she would champion small businesses, protect California’s natural resources,

(Left) Janet Nguyen. (Right) Catherine Blakespear.

and ensure a clean, reliable water supply for the state.

Kevin Sabellico, Blakespear’s campaign manager, said on Tuesday night that she was hopeful that when all the ballots were counted, she will be elected to the California State Senate.

“Our campaign will have a robust voter protection team ready (Wednesday) to make sure every legally cast ballot gets counted,” Sabellico said.

Gunderson had 49.7% (106,551) of votes as of Wednesday morning. He and his campaign had called the election a “very close race” and said they were “closely monitoring the results” as they came in.

“I feel confident that the results will go our way when the counting is through,” Gunderson said.

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votes are going to come in, so we’re still waiting to see the next batch of votes,” he said.

Wednesday morning, Duncan said it was too early to discuss plans after the election should Davies win, but added, “I will certainly be active, involved in our community here and continuing to help improve people’s lives.”

“I’m very grateful for all of our supporters for putting us in this position to be so close and feeling great about our campaign,” Duncan continued. “We are trailing, but there’s a lot of ballots out there still.”

Based on campaign finance filings, or 460 Forms, with the California Secretary of State’s office—which covered all contributions and campaign expenditures up until Oct. 22—Duncan had raised about $517,450, slightly more than Davies’ $511,149.

As of late October, Duncan had outspent Davies by roughly $87,000. On their respective 460 forms, Duncan reported spending roughly $629,000 on his campaign, while Davies spent roughly $542,000.

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Californians who trusted me with their vote.”

“I will continue to advocate for an affordable, safe and golden California,” Gunderson said.

Gunderson was an auto industry business owner and said one of the reasons he ran was because of Californians facing issues with the cost of living. Addressing homelessness through solutions that examine individual-level causes of the issue and returning economic opportunities back to the middle class were part of his platform.

Nguyen and Carr had not responded to requests for comment, as of press time.

As an assemblymember, Nguyen touted her experience with helping pass legislation to expand health care for the homeless, mentally ill and for lower-income families. She also highlighted efforts to stop tax increases and write bipartisan legislation to increase a renters’ tax credit to help families deal with the high cost of living.

Carr has been on the Huntington Beach City Council since 2018 and emphasized her efforts to respond to the 2021 oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach.

If elected, Carr said she would fight inflation by fixing supply chains and cutting red tape for local businesses, reduce homelessness by increasing mental health and housing support, and defend reproductive freedom and the right of all people to control their bodies. SC sanclementetimes.com

ELECTION RESULTS

Early Election Results Show Levin with Narrow Lead in Congressional Rematch

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

In the follow-up of the 2020 battle to represent California’s 49th Congressional District in the House of Representatives, incumbent Democrat Mike Levin appeared poised to hold on to the seat, but in a much tighter race compared to his previous matchup against Republican challenger Brian Maryott.

As of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, Levin had received 51% (89,204) of the votes, holding a 2% lead over Maryott (85,560), a former San Juan Capistrano councilmember, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

Levin’s lead was much greater in San Diego County’s portion of the district, where he had earned 55.6% (59,655) of voters. As for the Orange County side of

the 49th, Maryott was the clear favorite, owning about a 12% advantage by earning 56.2% (37,972) of the votes.

The 49th District includes the cities of Carlsbad, Dana Point, Encinitas, Laguna Niguel, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Vista, among other locations in South Orange County, and North San Diego County.

Levin and Maryott had faced each other for the seat in 2020, when Levin won the district with 53.1% of the vote.

Levin, who has held office for backto-back two-year terms, has expressed support for women’s reproductive rights, such as the ability to choose to have an abortion, keeping taxpayer dollars away from private schools, and supporting law enforcement.

Mike Levin.

Maryott, a longtime businessman, has expressed support for school choice, fully funding police officers and strict sentencing of lawbreakers, as well as securing the border by funding border enforcement.

In an emailed statement late Tuesday night, Maryott’s camp maintained that voters were ready to move on from Levin as their representative.

“We are certainly optimistic, and this

Foley Maintaining Lead in 5th District Supervisor Race, with Bates Closing Gap

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Early election results had Democratic incumbent Katrina Foley leading against her Republican opponent, State Sen. Patricia Bates, in the tight race to represent Orange County’s 5th Supervisorial District.

Unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, showed Foley with 50.93% (75,327) of the votes, while Bates, a former board supervisor, had 49.07% (72,583) of the votes.

“I’m so grateful to my community of volunteers and the coalition of unlikely allies that I brought together to be able to show Orange County that we can really lead and represent all residents,” Foley said late Tuesday night, when she led by a wider margin.

The race tightened as the votes con-

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tinued to be counted through Election Night and the following morning, with unofficial results earlier in the evening showing Foley ahead of Bates with 56.63% of the vote, putting Bates at 43.37%.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters was scheduled to post updated results on Wednesday afternoon, after San Clemente Times went to print. Updates to this story and the SC Times’ ongoing coverage of other local Midterm Elections will continue to be posted online.

Anticipating a win, Foley said that South Orange County residents are going to “have a representative that’s very active and responsive and is going to immediately drill down on some of the lingering issues that I know have been trouble for the community.”

Katrina Foley. Photo: File

Looking forward to a potential second term representing South Orange County, Foley highlighted coastal erosion—namely, its effects on the railroad tracks—fire mitigation and issues

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is exactly what we expected to see,” the spokesperson wrote while Levin, at the time, held a double-digit lead, adding: “It may take a few days, but when the dust settles, we expect that the voters of (the 49th District) will send a financial planner to Congress.”

In the Primary Election held this past June to determine who would make it onto the ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election, Levin carried the district race, earning 92,211 votes, or 48.9%, with Maryott leading a contested vote among Republicans by receiving 35,805, or 19% of all voters.

According to the OC Registrar of Voters, 42.6% of Orange County voters chose Levin during the Primary, while Maryott narrowly beat out Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett by three votes to earn a spot on Tuesday’s ballot.

Levin’s campaign had not beeen reached for comment as of press time.

Election results will be updated throughout the canvass period, according to the Secretary of State’s website, and county elections officials must report their final results by Dec. 9. Next, the Secretary of State will put together the results to certify by Dec. 16. SC

related to homelessness as main topics on which she’d like to focus.

As of press time, Bates had not responded to requests for comment.

In the lead-up to the race, Foley and Bates had cumulatively spent $1.35 million in the race for the District 5 seat.

In the race for the District 4 seat between Sunny Park and incumbent Board Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the two collectively had spent more than $1.62 million, while candidates in the District 2 race—Vicente Sarmiento and Kim Bernice Nguyen—collectively had spent $474,405.

Based on the latest campaign finance filings, or 460 Forms, with the California Secretary of State’s office— which covered all contributions and campaign expenditures up until Oct. 22—Bates had raised about $688,607, slightly more than Foley’s $665,695.

As of late October, Foley had outspent Bates by roughly $76,000. On their respective 460 forms, Foley reported spending roughly $734,908 on her campaign, while Bates spent roughly $658,958.

County elections officials across the state are expected to certify all election results by Dec. 8. SC

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ELECTION RESULTS

Californians Likely to Pass Props 1, 28 & 31

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

Proposition 1, the state ballot measure that looks to enshrine in California’s constitution that women have the right to an abortion and contraception, is on track to pass with 65% of voters approving it, according to the latest results from the Secretary of State’s office.

The measure followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this past June to overturn Roe v. Wade—the long-standing SCOTUS ruling that found the U.S. Constitutional protection to privacy included the right to an abortion.

By amending the state’s constitution under the measure, proponents have stated, it would unquestionably protect a person’s right to an abortion without leaving the law and court rulings up to interpretation.

According to the same results, Californians voted to pass Propositions 28 and 31 with a 61.5% and 62.3% majority, respectively.

Under Prop 28, the measure to provide additional funding for public schools’ arts and music education, K-12 public school arts education programs would re-

Dozens of demonstrators gather on the corner of Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real on June 28 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

ceive an established amount of funding from the pool of funds previously created through Proposition 98 in 1988.

That original proposition guaranteed either a minimum of 40% of the General Fund on K-14 education, or a minimum guarantee based on student attendance and change in cost of living.

Prop 28 would guarantee a minimum of 1% of that funding would go specifically toward arts education programs. Proposition 28 would reportedly increase state costs by $800 million to $1 billion annually.

With the Prop 31 expected to pass, the State Senate bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2020 to ban the sale of

most flavored tobacco products would officially become law. After Senate Bill 793 was signed, opponents pushed for the referendum, allowing Californians to decide whether the ban should go into effect or to overturn the policy.

Also on the ballot this year were two measures, Propositions 26 and 27, related to sports gambling. Neither measure is likely to pass, based on the unofficial results from Wednesday morning, with Prop 27 in particular being rejected by an overwhelming 83.3% of voters.

Prop 26 proposed allowing in-person sports wagering at Native American casinos on professional, college or ama-

teur athletic events. It also proposed to enact a 10% tax on the profits received from sports betting at racetracks to fund problem gambling prevention and mental health initiatives enforcement, as well as the General Fund.

Prop 27 looked to make California the latest state to allow online or mobile betting on sporting events. Under the measure, it would have authorized gaming tribes and online sports betting or qualified gaming companies with agreements with gaming tribes to operate online sports betting outside Native American lands.

In what was now the third attempt in as many General Elections to add more oversight at dialysis clinics in California, Proposition 29 again failed to get enough support from voters, with a majority of them, nearly 70%, rejecting it, the latest results showed.

California’s voters also rejected, with 59% of the vote, Proposition 30, which looked to increase the income tax on millionaires to fund a clean air trust that would be divided into sub-funds.

Portions of the coffers would have gone into an investment plan for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, the Zero-Emission Vehicle and Clean Mobility Sub-Fund, and the Wildfire Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Sub-Funds.

Opponents of Prop 30 had argued that the taxes raised would only benefit special interests, including those of supporting corporation Lyft. SC

Michael Parham Has Strong Showing in Unofficial Special Capo Unified Trustee Election Results

BY COLLIN BREAUX

As of Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, Michael Parham was the top vote-getter in the specially called Area 2 election for the Capistrano Unified School District’s Board of Trustees.

While results are still early and have yet to be fully counted, Parham had 45% (6,385) of the votes. His opponent, Kira Davis, had 41% (5,907) of the votes.

Jessica Hubbard was also listed on the ballot and had 14% (2,030) of the votes, though she announced beforehand that she had dropped out of the race and would instead be voting for Parham.

Parham declined to comment on the results on Wednesday morning. Davis had not responded to a request for comment, as of press time.

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for her support of COVID-19 restrictions in schools. Area 2 covers Ladera Ranch.

Parham lives in Rancho Mission Viejo, is a father of four children, advised companies as an investment banker and CPA and previously served on the Irvine Unified School District Board of Education for 12 years. He was endorsed by the Capistrano Unified Education Association, the local teachers union.

Parham’s campaign emphasized building better dialogue between the district and parents and developing more credibility with the public if it wants to get support for bond measures that would fund facility upgrades at Dana Hills High School and other campuses.

Davis’ platform had been staunchly anti-COVID restrictions, particularly mask requirements, and advocated for parents being able to make decisions for their children. Capo Unified schools don’t currently have COVID restrictions

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in place. She also lives in Ladera Ranch, is a mother of two children and writes for RedState, a conservative outlet.

Parham has said he is against vaccine requirements.

Two other seats, Area 4 and Area 7, were also up for election on the Board of Trustees. Area 4 covers Laguna Niguel, and Area 7 includes Mission Viejo.

Gary Pritchard had the most votes as of Wednesday morning in Area 4, with 50% (6,644) of the votes. The other candidates, Jim Glantz and Darin Patel, had

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42% (5,576) and 9% (1,165) of the votes, respectively.

Current Area 4 Trustee and Board President Martha McNicholas previously announced she would not be running for reelection but would continue advocating for local schools, including Dana Hills High.

In Area 7, incumbent Trustee Judy Bullockus had the early lead at 56% (7,292) of the votes. Her challenger, Jeanette Contreras, had 44% (5,839) of the votes. SC sanclementetimes.com

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Unofficial Results Place Cabral, Enmeier and Vidrine as Front-Runners

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

With the polls closed and results rolling into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 9, Victor Cabral, Mark Enmeier and Donna Vidrine appeared ready to secure the three available seats on the San Clemente City Council.

As of Wednesday morning, Chamber of Commerce endorsee Cabral led all candidates with 6,410 votes, or 14.04%.

Enmeier, a San Clemente High School teacher, was second with 13.47% (6,150) of the votes; and Vidrine, a small business owner and nurse, trailed closely with 13.13% (5,994) of the votes.

Enmeier, who for much of Election Night led the race based on early results, told San Clemente Times that he was ecstatic to find himself in the lead to begin the night, encouraged by his community’s support, and thrilled at the realization that his goal was close to becoming a reality.

The career educator added that he dealt with balancing all of his life responsibilities during the campaign process and enjoyed meeting many new people, though adding that he had experienced a natural rollercoaster of emotions throughout.

Enmeier said he wanted to bring back a sense of civility to the council and a culture where all involved are heard, as well as to expand the city’s trolley system into residential communities and to provide sand for beaches.

“More than anything, (I want to) maintain the character of what it means to be a part of San Clemente, and that comes from leadership at the top,” he said.

While Vidrine declined to comment on the results late Tuesday night, Nov. 8, she thanked those who had encouraged and voted for her, telling SC Times in an email that “no one succeeds on their own.”

“I am proud that mine was a positive campaign on issues important to San Clemente,” she wrote. “I hope the connections and relationships built throughout this campaign will continue to thrive and grow.”

Cabral, the latest race leader who also outpaced his competitors in overall campaign contributions—including money collected, loans received, and nonmonetary goods or services donated—by raising $48,464 as of Oct. 22, declined to comment on the most recent results, preferring to wait until all the votes are tallied.

The list of candidates on the ballot included incumbent Councilmember Steve Knoblock, Aaron T. Washington Jr., Dennis Kamp, Zhen Wu, Martina McBurney-Wheeler, Ashley Williams, Chanel San Clemente Times November 10-16, 2022

Fetty, Shane Hirschman, and Thor Johnson, along with Cabral, Enmeier and Vidrine.

In the weeks leading up to the election, McBurney-Wheeler and Williams indicated that they would not actively seek election, with Williams endorsing Cabral for the race.

Knoblock, the staunch conservative who won his seat in the city’s Special Election race in 2020 to fill the vacancy left behind by Dan Bane, had received 13.10% (5,979) of the vote, putting him in fourth place, only 16 votes behind Vidrine, the latest results showed.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters was scheduled to post updated results on Wednesday afternoon, after San Clemente Times went to print. Updates to this story and the SC Times’ ongoing coverage of other local Midterm Elections will continue to be posted online.

Knoblock was first elected to the council in the 2005 race. He came up short in his campaign for reelection in 2008, when he was narrowly defeated for one of the two open seats that former Councilmembers Jim Dahl and Bob Baker ended up winning.

Wu, who outspent all candidates per the last reporting period by putting $49,883 toward his campaign, had received 5,686 votes (12.45%), temporarily placing him fifth in the voting.

Washington, who had previously finished third behind current Mayor Gene James and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan in the 2020 Municipal Election, when only two seats were up for grabs, had garnered 11.98% (5,470) of the votes. The Chamber of Commerce also endorsed Washington in the race.

All the remaining candidates— Kamp, Johnson, Williams, Fetty, McBurney-Wheeler and Hirschman—trailed, none receiving more than 8% of the vote, according to the latest results.

Also, on the ballot for San Clemente were Measures U and V, which asked voters whether the City Council should appoint the positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer, transitioning them from elected positions.

Both measures appeared poised to pass based on the latest election results.

About 53% of voters appeared to support Measure U, the initiative to transition the clerk position, while only 51.35% voted “yes” on Measure V to transition the treasurer position to an appointive one.

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MONEY MATTERS WELCOME TO MONEY MATTERS

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FINANCES Understanding how to manage your finances has never been more important than now, as interest rates continue to climb and economists and financial experts continue to warn of a looming recession by next year.

Despite evidence of a strong labor market in the latest jobs report, heads of major corporations are still talking about the potential for a recession as a direct result of rising prices and fewer sales.

Those fears of an economic downturn only worsened after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again in an attempt to tamp down on inflation.

To help give you some peace of mind as you continue to navigate through these uncertain economic times, we turned to the experts for our “Money Matters” special section.

In this year’s guide, you’ll hear from the Kanani Advisory Group on how to make sure your retirement investments are secure by avoiding certain pitfalls.

Also, Insurance 101 Services offers its insights on how Medicare beneficiaries can save money on their co-pays or monthly premiums.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changes the rules for clean vehicle tax credit eligibility in 2023. This effort to reduce carbon emissions is seen as an investment in the energy security of the United States and can also be your investment into lowering your taxes. For the latest information, visit irs.gov.

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MONEY MATTERS ADVERTORIAL | BY STEPHANIE FRISCH, INSURANCE 101 SERVICES

MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD Calling all existing Medicare Beneficiaries, are you looking to save some money on either your monthly premiums, your co-pays, or your prescription drug co-pays? Then the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time for you to make a change to your current plan.

because the Medicare Advantage plan gives you that type of coverage and financial protection from medical bills. You’re no longer paying a premium for Medicare Supplement or a Medicare RX plan if you decide to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.

All changes made during this time (10/15 – 12/7) go into effect 1/1/23.

The biggest way to save money is to see if a Medicare Advantage plan would work for you.

These plans in Orange County typically have no or low premiums and are both HMO’s and PPO’s.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (also known as AEP) ends December 7th, if you’d like to schedule a no cost Medicare options review contact me soon, my calendar is filling up!

If it does meet your needs, then you cancel your Medicare Supplement and Medicare Drug plan for 2023

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SOAPBOX

GUEST OPINION | Health and Nutrition 101 by Gina Cousineau

Why You Should Consider a Healthy Eating Pattern F

acts are facts. By losing only 5-10% of one’s body weight, our health will improve. But most people have much loftier goals, dreaming of what they once weighed in college or when they were just married.

Secondly, as we age, our body composition shifts and metabolism slows because of a cascade of bodily processes, including normal hormonal changes, decreased activity levels, loss of muscle, and more.

About 99% of my prospective clients reach out with their primary objective being weight loss. While my approach certainly will help them lose the weight, I cannot in good conscience help people lose weight without teaching them about a healthy eating pattern, which in turn will help them to reduce the risk of heart disease and other lifestyle diseases that are increasing our years of disability and shortening our lives.

While the traditional diet is always about calorie restriction and removing favorite foods, we all know from personal experience it does not result in sustainable weight loss.

It is with this “all or none” mentality that I am bound and determined to try to make change. As we approach the holiday season, most will not attempt to lose weight, and assume they will gain weight, with all the eating opportunities coming their way.

They might try to exercise more, but the fact is, few of us can utilize more than a few hundred calories with an hour of exercise, and that pumpkin latte from your favorite coffee shop will fill those burned calories right back up in a

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fraction of that time.

Guiding individuals into a healthy eating pattern allows them to both lose the weight, if needed, and improve the quality of HEALTH AND NUTRITION 101 their lives.

BY GINA COUSINEAU It allows them to also continue to enjoy the foods they “can’t live without,” but this can’t happen without proper nutrition education as to what foods we need to prioritize throughout our day, and strategies on how to gain self-control over foods that keep tripping us up.

This is no easy feat for this nutritionist and chef. So, let’s talk for a moment about what a healthy eating pattern is.

The USDA suggests including a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas), fat-free or low-fat dairy, seafood, poultry, and meat, as well as eggs, nuts, seeds, and soy products.

For most people who have varied food preferences, these guidelines hit the mark. Add in limiting foods with added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium; this is a logical and practical guide to calorie reduction, if weight loss is one of your goals, and improved health.

So, what can you eat? Pretty much everything if you allow the guidelines above to lead the way. Your daily scoop of ice cream is high in calories, saturated fat, and added sugar, so consider eating less of it, and/or replacing it most days with a bowl of nonfat plain Greek yogurt topped with your favorite fruit, a few chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.

The same can be said for your high-fat and sodium-laden crunchy snack that you eat directly out of the bag every afternoon. Consider limiting your serving size, only eating on occasion, or perhaps not buying it this week, and replacing it with some whole grain crackers and your favorite sliced cheese.

Simply moving toward more whole food choices, and including more plants in every meal and snack, could be your guide to a healthy eating pattern that will change your life in a positive way.

Gina Cousineau, a local nutrition expert who specializes in weight loss and health gain, is a trained chef and fitness professional, with her MS in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is offering her readers a complimentary “preventive screening” 50-minute session to help them better advocate for their health with their medical providers. Please email her at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com to set up that session. Feel free to learn more about her at mamagslifestyle.com as well. 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.

schools during the height of the pandemic?

Is it radical to counter an obviously dubious conspiracy theory that Democrats were responsible for the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol when the participants were Trump supporters?

Is it radical to want the country to start healing when we have had a President who encouraged violence, stoked division and hatred between Americans?

These are not radical beliefs; they are common-sense beliefs that both Democratic Americans and Republican Americans should support.

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NO BEACHSIDE CHAT THIS WEEK In observance of Veterans Day, there will not be a Beachside Chat this Friday, Nov. 11.

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BEST OF OC HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Dana Point Woman’s Club will host a Holiday Boutique featuring 30 local vendors with clothing, jewelry, pottery, spa treatments, chefs, candles, cookies and more. The event will also feature a live DJ and opportunity drawings. Dana Point Woman’s Club House, 24642 San Juan Ave, Dana Point. danapointwomansclub.org.

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THURSDAY | 10 HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR FAMILIES 2:30-3:30 p.m. This is a community event open to the public at the InWonder Academy. Pediatric nurse practitioner Priya Patel will share new data and trends on the current season of illnesses and tips for staying well, as well as answering questions. Activities will be provided for children. InWonder Academy, 2021 Calle Frontera, San Clemente.

949.424.2319. inwonderacademy.com LIVE MUSIC AT CASA ROMANTICA 7-8 p.m. Enjoy the talents of solo pianist HyeJin Kim, a well-decorated artist who has performed internationally in recitals and with orchestras. Tickets are $20-$30.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

FALL INTO JAZZ CASINO SAN CLEMENTE 5-7 p.m. Join Casino San Clemente for the last show of the year with Elena Gilliam and the George Gilliam Quartet. Gilliam, a songstress deemed a living jazz legend, is joining the Casino as it delivers warm and powerful jazz standard vocals. The George Gilliam Quartet comprises George on guitar, Michael LeVan on keys, Jeff Littleton on bass and Paul Kreibich on drums. Tickets are $35. The Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. thecasinosanclemente.com.

FRIDAY | 11 VETERANS DAY WORKOUT AND SOCIAL 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Deep End Fitness, which is celebrating its five-year anniversary, for a fun day of events. The day begins with an Opening Circle at 9:30 a.m., San Clemente Times November 10-16, 2022

SATURDAY | 12 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CHARITY EVENT 9 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, in conjunction with Sonance Foundation and Outlets at San Clemente, is proud to host a charity event for The Boys & Girls Club.

The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area in San Clemente enables all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Each year, more than 800 local kids and teens spend their out-of-school time at the club in safe, fun, enriching programs that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. South OC Cars and Coffee will have collection buckets and an opportunity drawing with great prizes, so head to the Outlets for the weekly car meet with some donation money.

The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

followed by a workout at 10:15 a.m., the Burpees for Vets Challenge at 11:30 a.m., and a Community BBQ beginning at noon. Elevate Fitness, 1030 Calle Sombra Unit B, San Clemente. elevate-fit.com.

VETERANS DAY SERVICE 11 a.m. The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934, Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point have partnered to present a Veterans Day ceremony honoring local service members at the Dana Point Veterans Memorial in Strands Vista Park. The event will feature the unveiling of updated memorial plaques, listing the names of veterans who have died during the past year and were members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post or residents of Dana Point. Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road, Dana Point. 949.248.1419. vfwpost9934@cox.net. vfwpost9934.org.

SJC VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 11 a.m. American Legion Post 721 is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who’ve served in the military.

San Juan Capistrano Mayor Pro Tem Howard Hart, who was a Navy captain and in the Pentagon on 9/11, will be the keynote speaker. Free lunch will be served after the ceremony until supplies run out. Veterans Park, 31852 Camino

Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB 6:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Daniels Project will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf.

San Juan Hills Golf Club, 555 North El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S 8-11 p.m. British Invasion will perform live. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano.

949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT 8:30-11:30 p.m. Bad Influ3nce will perform live. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

SATURDAY | 12 SUP YOGA IN DANA POINT HARBOR 8-9:30 a.m. iHeartYoga has partnered with Westwind Sailing to offer a unique 90-minute paddle and yoga workshop.

This workshop is for all skill levels. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern,

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DANA POINT HOLIDAY BAZAAR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done early at the Dana Point Community Center. The bazaar will feature artisans, crafters and local businesses with items for purchase, as well as free refreshments and raffle prizes. The vendor space fee benefits Age Well, Orange County’s partner in aging and the weekday Dana Point senior lunch program, and Meals on Wheels. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point.

949.496.4252. dpc1@myagewell.org.

BREWHOUSE 8TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Noon-9 p.m. Order some drinks and enjoy live entertainment to help The BrewHouse celebrate turning 8 years old.

Gie Few will play from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and Kids of Charlemagne will perform from 3-5 p.m. There will be a special list of brews on tap and raffle prizes.

There is no cover charge, but the event is for people 21 and older, so don’t bring the kids. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano.

949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL 1-7 p.m. Relax with some mellow music while learning about farming and enjoying the outdoors. There will be food, interactive art projects, crafts and more.

The festival will also be held on Sunday, Nov. 13. Check online for ticket prices.

The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 3:30-5 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

TRITON NIGHT 5-10 p.m. The San Clemente Educational Foundation’s Triton Night will be held at Stance in San Clemente, featuring dinner and adult refreshments, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment by the Cholulas. Stance, 197 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. schsef.org. sanclementetimes.com

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a community blood drive in collaboration with the Red Cross. The need for blood is constant, and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in the community. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Monarch Beach Rotary.

Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point. 800.733.2767.

OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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.

OTRA MAS FUNDRAISER 1-4 p.m. Members of American Legion Post 281 will be on hand for this Top Gun-themed event, which is raising funds for San Juan Capistrano-based equine therapy nonprofit Otra Mas. There will be wine, entertainment and more. Bistro K, 30100 Town Center Drive, Laguna Niguel. lnpost281.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE CELLAR 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this South Orange County venue. Victoria Bailey will perform. The Cellar, 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. thecellarsite.com.

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$75 and includes materials. Tapas food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26907 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.5700. eventbrite.com.

ners is spreading seasonal cheer with the annual holiday light display that will illuminate the Harbor from Nov. 16 through Dec. 31. Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point. danapointharbor.com.

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table.

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

949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT CASA ROMANTICA 7-8 p.m. Performing at Casa Romantica is Lizzy and the Triggermen, a band that specializes in American Prohibition-style jazz with a modern twist. Tickets are $45-$55. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads 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.

SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. Stop in and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

ADULT CRAFTERNOON 1-3 p.m. Join the San Clemente Library’s ongoing adult crafting program. Create unique seasonal crafts and enjoy good company. Space is limited. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. ocpl.org/libraries/san-clemente.

PAINT A NUTCRACKER WITH ARTIST MARTHA COWAN 4-7 p.m. Get the holiday season started by painting a seasonal nutcracker figure.

Artist Martha Cowan will guide this workshop, which is tailored to people who have never painted before. Cost is

HOLIDAY HARBOR LIGHTS BEGIN 5-10 p.m. The Dana Point Harbor Part-

AT THE MOVIES

‘Armageddon Time’ Almost Reaches the Top

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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resently, James Gray’s new family drama, Armageddon Time, is out two weeks before Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans. Both are about a Jewish child growing up in mid-20th century America, and they are also loosely based on the directors’ own childhoods.

It figures Gray’s picture is one of this year’s “twin films.” While Gray’s artistic success is modest compared to the powerhouse of Spielberg’s legacy, I don’t think anyone would confuse either of these films aesthetically, fortunately for Gray and his team.

In 1980 Queens, New York, 12-yearold Paul Graff (Banks Repeta) is forced to leave his public school for his older brother Ted’s (Ryan Sell) private school after Paul is caught smoking a joint

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in the bathroom with Johnny (Jaylin Webb), one of the few Black students on campus.

Paul’s parents, Esther (Anne Hathaway) and Irving (Jeremy Strong), think Paul has all the opportunities and poten-

tial for a proper education that can lead to a business career, while Paul’s grandfather, Aaron (Anthony Hopkins), thinks he should follow his passion for art.

The first misstep for Armageddon Time is the title sounding way too much like

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a sci-fi adventure. The namesake makes more sense when we view the film and see early on Paul’s family watching a TV interview with then-President Ronald Reagan, who uses the word “Armageddon” during a comment. But on its own, the title is completely misleading to someone going into the feature blind.

But the real issue here is that by releasing Armageddon Time so near to The Fabelmans, it’s a little too obvious how, in the shadows, Gray’s career is compared to his peers and idols. I don’t think his movies are bad on any level, yet nothing about his style or stories stands out cinematically or singularly.

I doubt The Fabelmans will have some of the darker aspects of Armageddon Time, and I’m guessing the former will have a longer-lasting impact on me, since Spielberg is already one of my favorite filmmakers and has a foolproof track record.

I would still recommend Armageddon Time for the cast, and if you’re in the mood for a period drama, as there are ultimately talented people involved who usually deliver. But as a whole, I don’t think Armageddon Time will leave a big impression on me, unfortunately. SC

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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

A Widower Decides to Start Dating and Finds Intimacy

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Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES Pictured is the courtyard fountain

at Casa Romantica as it appeared in the early 1930s. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

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Eight-year-old Bella is a mild-mannered kitty who is looking for a new beginning.

Abandoned by her previous owner, Bella can be a bit shy on first meeting, but she is quite affectionate and sweet once she gets to know you. She would do best in a quiet household where she can settle in and finally start to feel at home again.

If you are interested in adopting Bella, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form.

Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment. SC

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares.

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9.

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

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n response to my previous column—“Senior Sex, With or Without Commitment?”—a gentleman emailed, “I’m in my early 60s and widowed. I am starting my own journey after losing my wife to cancer earlier this year.

“Together for 44 years, committed to each other since we were teenagers and married soon after college, we were inseparable from the tender age of 17.

Our relationship started so young, we were the only ones each of us had been intimate with, and we loved and valued that bond.

“She fought hard for five years and during that long goodbye, she made me promise that I would find love and happiness again.

“As two people in love and with an active sex drive, it was difficult for us when my wife’s illness prevented any kind of physical intimacy. But that was only one part of our relationship, and the other parts grew stronger to compensate. My love and commitment toward her were reason enough for me to put my ON LIFE AND LOVE sexual urges on the

BY TOM BLAKE back burner as I focused on caring for her.

“After her passing, I knew there would be a time when I would resume being sexually active, but had no idea when I would feel ready and when I would find a woman I was attracted to.

“Fast forward to today, I am now dating a wonderful woman. As you would expect from two healthy adults who are attracted to each other, we have become physically intimate. The attraction is not just physical, but also emotional, and we are dating exclusively.

“That required a certain amount of trust from us both since neither one of us is interested in casual sex and had only known each other for a short time.

We are both committed right now to the relationship and are hopeful it will work in the long term. At this point, I can’t say that I love her with all my heart, but we are close, and from what I have seen, it is

“To my loyal readers, I am deeply saddened to report that my life partner of 25 years, Greta Cohn, passed away on Oct. 29 from a neurological condition.

No services or visitations are planned at this time.”

very promising.

“At first, this intimacy was difficult for me, as I was feeling guilty and unfaithful even though I understood I was no longer married. I had always expected I would only have one sexual partner in my life and appreciated that idea, which is rare in the world. I will always love my late wife, but I have also come to realize that this does not prevent me from loving someone new.

“For me, it was physical attraction, and emotional closeness and trust, and a desire to become intimate with a woman again that allowed me to take the leap.”

Tom’s response: So, here I am, writing the second column in a row on senior sex and commitment, a topic that makes me a tad uncomfortable. In the 11 years of writing for this newspaper, I’ve only mentioned senior sex a handful of times.

However, this widower’s words were so mature, sensitive, and sincere—on a topic many widowed and divorced people eventually ponder—that I felt it important to once again step outside my comfort zone and fulfill my journalistic duty of reporting on a subject so significant to senior singles.

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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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE INVITING BIDS CALAFIA PUMP STATION FLOW METER AND VAULT REPLACEMENT Project No. 24401 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: CALAFIA PUMP STATION FLOW METER AND VAULT REPLACEMENT Project No. 24401 2. Bid Opening Date.

Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. Remove and dispose existing precast concrete flow meter vault and hatch, install a larger precast concrete flow meter vault and hatch as well as installation of new flow meter (provided by City) and sump pump (provided by the City) and all appurtenances and piping, electrical conduits extensions, wiring and electrical connections.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within 40 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A’’. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

5.2. Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”).

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

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

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

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7. Bid Proposal and Security.

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

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY DO NOT OPEN Project Name: CALAFIA PUMP STATION FLOW METER AND VAULT REPLACEMENT Project No. 24401 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project.

The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

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be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Pre-Bid Meeting. A Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting, followed by site visit, will be held at 1:30 P.M. on 22nd of November inside of the City’s Water Reclamation Plant located at 390 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92672. Enter the Plant through the East Gate (gate closest to I-5 Freeway).

12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders.

Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE. Dated

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City of San Clemente Utilities Department 390 Avenida Pico San Clemente, CA 92672 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE T-Mobile USA is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing building located at 119 North Avenida De Las Estrella, San Clemente, Orange County, CA 92672. The modifications will consist of the collocation of antennas within a church tower behind FRP screens at a centerline height of 52ft AGL on the existing 60ft building (measured to the top of the church tower). The project will also include replacing portions of the church tower with FRP screens to match existing archways. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such

comments to: Project 6122009879- KRC EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or at (815) 302-9118.

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NOS. 1737 and 1738 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022, introduced the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 1737 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAN CLEMENTE HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENTS UPDATE PEIR UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 22097, ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 22-098, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT WITH 250 FORRENT SENIOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A 7,500 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE; TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LOT INTO TWO LOTS; TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM REGIONAL MEDICAL FACILITIES 1 (RMF1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL 4 (CC4); AND TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM RMF TO CC, LOCATED AT 654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES. Ordinance No. 1738 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDINGS STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS. Persons interested in receiving an inspection copy of the Ordinances are invited to call the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at Jimenezm@ san-clemente.org. Copies will be emailed or mailed to you at no cost.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente will consider adopting Ordinance 1737 at its meeting of November 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A Public Hearing will be held on December 6, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. to consider adopting Ordinance 1738. Both the November 15, 2022 and December 6, 2022 meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1736 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022, adopted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 1736 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING ADDENDUM NO. 4 TO THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT 21-240; TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND WEST PICO CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO EXPAND THE WEST PICO CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN AREA AND THE ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY DISTRICT BETWEEN THE DOWNTOWN AND PIER BOWL AREAS. A full copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. Persons interested in receiving a copy of the Ordinance are invited to contact the Deputy City Clerk at (949) 361-8303 or by email at jimenezm@ san-clemente.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the above-referenced Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of October 18, 2022, and was adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of November 1, 2022 by the following vote: DUNCAN, KNOBLOCK, AYES: MAYOR JAMES NOES:

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ABSENT: FERGUSON LAURA CAMPAGNOLO Legislative Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-1274769 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHARISSA ANN LILLIAN SCHUBERT ELDER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name CHARISSA ANN LILLIAN SCHUBERT ELDER Proposed Name CHARISSA LILLIAN SCHUBERT ELDER THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: December 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100. Room: Remotely. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time San Clemente Times November 10-16, 2022

indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1.

Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2.

Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 10/20/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DUNZMY JUNE NGUYEN Case Number: 30-2022-01236255-PR-PL-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of DUNZMY JUNE NGUYEN A Petition for Probate has been filed by PHUE NGUYEN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The Petition for Probate requests that PHUE NGUYEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 11/17/2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: C08 Room: Remote (virtual conf) b. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Other: (1) The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of CalPage 31

ifornia - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing. c. 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.

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ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VARIOUS BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS A public hearing is scheduled before the City Council of the City of San Clemente on December 6, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., regarding the adoption of an

Ordinance amending Title 15 Buildings and Construction, and Chapter 8.16 Fire Code.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN LOCAL ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS. In order for these building regulations to be adopted and local amendments effective on January 5, 2023 the City Council introduced the above described Ordinance for first reading at its meeting of November 1, 2022. A public hearing and second reading of the proposed Ordinance will be held December 6, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 50022.6, a certified copy of each primary and secondary code to be adopted and/or amended by the Ordinance is on file with the City Clerk as of the date this notice was first published.

California Code of Regulations, Title 24 the 2022 California Building Standards Code, incorporates the family of codes listed below and becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2023 with local amendments becoming effective January 5, 2023.

City Council introduced this Ordinance at its meeting of November 1, 2022. A Public Hearing and Second Reading of the Ordinance is scheduled for December 6, 2022.

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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Went Down Swinging SCHS football falls in first round on stuffed double-overtime, 2-point attempt

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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here was every opportunity for the San Clemente football team to turn in their gear well before the final whistle of their CIF-SS Division 2 first-round playoff game on Nov. 4.

By some measures at the end of the regular season, the Tritons should’ve been the top seed in Division 3, but they were placed in Division 2. San Clemente didn’t have a home game, but instead, they’d been pulled up to a road game at No. 2 seed Chaminade of West Hills.

In that game, Chaminade scored first, and later, the Eagles held a 10-point lead with roughly three minutes remaining.

San Clemente could have folded at any of those previous points. However, the Tritons fought. San Clemente tied the game in the final minute. The Tritons matched a Chaminade field goal in the first overtime and an Eagles’

San Clemente football gave No. 2 seed Chaminade all it could handle in the Division 2 first round, but the Tritons’ season ended on the blue turf in double overtime. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

touchdown in the second overtime, but then, San Clemente pushed in all of its chips and went for the win.

In double overtime, San Clemente tried for a game-winning, 2-point conversion, but Chaminade stuffed the run attempt just a half-yard short of the end zone to escape the visiting Tritons, 27-26, on the blue turf in West Hills.

“Leave everything on the field,” San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz said. “We challenged them during the week that they were playing one of the best teams in the Southern Section, so they needed to show they belonged. We were one play away.”

Instead of kicking the extra point and

TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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

Boys Water Polo Competes in CIF-SS Semifinals

San Clemente boys water polo played in the CIF-SS semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The Tritons are looking for their first CIF-SS title since 1991. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

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The San Clemente boys water polo team rode its No. 1 seed into the Division 2 semifinals.

Following an opening-round bye, the Tritons blew past University in the first round, 16-8, on Nov. 3 and held down

playing through another overtime session, a Chaminade (9-2) penalty gave San Clemente (7-4) the opportunity to shoot for the win at the 1-yard line. It was a decision Ortiz had no qualms about and would do again.

“It was an easy decision,” Ortiz said.

“You’ve got to have faith in your kids, and to me, it was a no-brainer. You do that 100 out of 100 times.”

San Clemente’s four losses came to Division 1 or 2 playoff teams. In the second season of CIF-SS using the CalPreps power ratings algorithm to determine playoff divisions after the end of the regular season, six of the eight Division 2 games were decided by 14 points or fewer, with

Palm Desert in the quarterfinals, 13-9, on Nov. 5.

San Clemente (18-11) then took on No. 4 seed San Marcos of Santa Barbara (209) on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine.

Results were not available at press time, but check out the South OC Sports social media channels and sanclementetimes.com for game coverage.

If San Clemente wins, it will advance to the Division 2 title game on Saturday, Nov. 12, against the La Serna-Dos Pueblos winner again at the Woollett Aquatic Center.

South Coast League champion San Clemente is looking to win its first CIF-SS title since 1991 and advance to its first championship game since 2019. The Tritons are doing so with a tight and motivated senior class. San Clemente has 13 seniors on its 18-player roster.

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four by fewer than seven points and two one-point games.

San Clemente has now lost back-toback first-round playoff games, but this year’s defeat takes the Tritons into the offseason with a different emotion than last season’s exit.

Last season, San Clemente was left with an “empty feeling” after squandering a 21-point halftime lead with a 20-point fourth quarter from visiting Roosevelt in Division 3. This season, the Tritons’ valiant push against a Chaminade team that flirted with Division 1 placement all season has San Clemente holding its head high.

“I couldn’t be more proud,” Ortiz said.

Ultimately, the Tritons were led by their senior class, especially on the defensive end.

Cole Robertson put up a monster effort with 21 tackles, including 11 solo tackles and a tackle-for-loss. Robertson also forced a fumble, which was recovered by Brad Gerken for one of his and the Tritons’ two takeaways. Gerken also reeled in a key interception to spark the Triton comeback in the fourth quarter.

Hayden Dill and Kyle Yamano each racked up 17 total tackles.

The San Clemente offense came on one their most efficient passing performances of the season. Senior Thomas Hartanov caught both of the Tritons’ touchdowns in regulation, finishing with eight receptions for 109 yards. Junior quarterback Broderick Redden took the reins to complete 26 of 32 passing attempts, both numbers representing season-highs, for 216 yards and two touchdowns. Redden also pushed in the San Clemente rushing touchdown in the second overtime. SC

rience to get out here with the team,” senior Ray Hickman said after the University win. “For many of us, it’s our last year here, and we’ve all been playing together for eight, seven years. It’s been a great experience, so we can put this all out and have a great last year.”

Roundup The San Clemente girls volleyball team qualified for the CIF State Southern Regional playoffs by reaching the CIF-SS semifinals. The Tritons traveled to Redondo Union for the first round on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and lost in a sweep.

The San Clemente cross country teams will compete in the CIF-SS preliminaries on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Mt. San Antonio College. Eight teams in each division qualify for the finals on Nov. 19 at the same site. The Triton boys are ranked No. 1 in Division 1. SC sanclementetimes.com

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A Different Kind of Film Festival Shining light on stories of adventure and adversity, the Coast Film Festival is all about bringing people together

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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his week, the Coast Film and Music Festival is coming to Laguna Beach. In fact, it kicked off on Wednesday, Nov. 9, with a special opening screening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Five Summer Stories.

But don’t stress if you missed the opening party (brought to you by your friends at Hobie), there is some amazing stuff on tap for the weekend.

First launched by Enich Harris and Ben Warner in 2019, the Coast Film and Music Festival seeks to highlight new and interesting films featuring stories about the ocean and mountains. This year’s lineup looks to be the best one, to date.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” says Harris.“There are so many different films and activities lined up, there really is something for everyone. Bringing communities together is one of the founding principles of the film festival, and the level of excitement we’re seeing is really inspiring.”

Harris is a classic, hard-core Orange County surfer who spent a number of

Launched in 2019, the Coast Film and Music Festival in Laguna Beach features a wide array of films about everything from surfing to mountain climbing and sustainability. Photo: Courtesy Coast Film and Music Festival

years making magic for the Billabong marketing department before setting out to make the documentary film Kissed By God, which details the rise and tragic fall of three-time world champion Andy Irons.

Meanwhile, Warner comes from a mountain and media background, having been at the helm of Bike and Powder magazines in the early 2000s before moving on to launch Laguna Beach Magazine and the Laguna Beach Independent newspaper.

“Laguna is the perfect place for the Coast Film and Music Festival,” Warner explains.“It has such a colorful history as an art colony, as well as a movement that’s protected the land and waters surrounding the city. Plus, we are 60 miles away from the Hollywood film scene, which makes us hopeful that we will be able to connect some of these up-and-comer

creators to the big business in Hollywood.”

After the festival’s kickoff on Wednesday with Five Summer Stories, which was scheduled to feature the film’s creator, Greg MacGillivray, along with 1977 world champion Shaun Tomson, doing a little talk story, the action heats up into the weekend.

Thursday, Nov. 10, is Snow Night. A couple of can’t-miss happenings include the Teton Gravity Magic Hour, as well as the premiere of the new snowboard film Ark, featuring snow luminaries Danny Davis and Mark McMorries.

The mountain fun continues Friday, Nov. 11, as the focus turns to mountain biking and climbing. The premiere of Esperanto, a mountain bike film with Todd Jones, Cam Zink, and friends, promises to be the main attraction.

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GROM OF THE WEEK

MARLO LEIGH HARRIS

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Hard work pays off; just look at what Marlo Leigh Harris has been able to accomplish lately. A couple weeks ago, she landed support from Rip Curl Dana Point, and now with a new sticker on the nose of her board and the confidence that a little support provides, Harris is taking her competitive game to the next level.

Rolling into Huntington Beach for stop No. 4 of the NSSA’s Southwest Conference, San Clemente Times November 10-16, 2022

Marlo Leigh Harris. Photo: Courtesy of the Harris Family

Harris surfed well beyond her years, winning the Girls Under-16 division, as well as placing third in the Girls Under-14 division.

“My first weekend with Rip Curl charged

beach. Three solid films are on the bill, including the Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez; a look at Australian big-wave slab hunting called Facing Monsters; and Gravity by world champ surfer John John Florence, who will be on hand to dazzle and delight the audience.

Saturday evening will also see the return of the “Follow The Light” surf photography awards in honor of the late, great Larry “Flame” Moore. A platform for aspiring photographers to have their work seen and be discovered, the photography contest celebrates the legacy of Moore, who as photo editor of Surfing magazine turned Salt Creek into his own personal studio, helping make the careers of plenty area pro surfers along the way.

The Coast Film and Music Festival culminates on Sunday, Nov. 13, with another special screening of Five Summer Stories.

MacGillivray will be presenting a special editor’s cut; the band Honk, which scored the original soundtrack, will be on hand to play live during the film; and exclusive insights and stories into how the whole production came together will also be shared.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Harris says. “It’s really going to be special.”

There will also be live music, daytime movie screenings, an art space, and more. Be sure to check the schedule for the complete list of events and showtimes.

A family-friendly event, kids under 12 get in for free.

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 me into two finals,” said a smiling Harris.

Building momentum all season long, before her trip to Huntington Beach, Harris also won the Girls Under-16 division in the NSSA contest at her local break of Salt Creek.

Harris has also been participating in the USA Surfing junior national training program, as well as going to school at Shorecliffs Middle School. Looking to mix things up a little, Harris most recently joined the Crown Valley Dive Team in Laguna Niguel.

Next year, she’s excited to attend Dana Hills High and try out for its surf, dive and cross-country teams. Watch this space; we’re sure to see more from Harris in the very near future.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. SC Page 34

Water Temperature: 62-63 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 1-3 Thursday: Combination of northwest swell and secondary south-southwest swell sets up waist to chest high surf, (3-4’). Light to moderate offshore northeast wind prevails in the morning, turning onshore northwest through the afternoon.

Outlook: The swell combination fades Friday, for waist high waves, (3’). Similar size suerf prevails over the weekend as small, new northwest and southwest swells creep in.

A pattern of light/variable morning winds, followed by light+ to moderate afternoon onshores prevails Friday through the weekend.

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