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New OCSD Substation Opens at City Hall

City Investigating Source of Bacteria at Pier Beach

Surf: Where Did Our Beaches Go?

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City Contractor Investigating Source of Human Waste at Pier

TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The city’s contractor hired to root out the yearslong cause of water contamination at the San Clemente Pier needs additional time to investigate why human waste is still being found at the popular beach spot, according to a new report to the city council this month.

Following a series of management measures that were deployed to identify the root causes of the pier bacteria, water samplings taken and analyzed from the storm drain system underneath the pier and the ocean shoreline earlier this year again found human DNA. “Unfortunately, human DNA was still detected in the discharge water from the storm drain system,” the city’s Sept. 7 report stated. “Thus, the City needs to repeat some of the management measures … to identify the human waste sources.”

Signage posted under the pier, in between the two storm drains, warns beachgoers not to swim or wade in the water: “Runoff/storm drain water may cause illness. Avoid contact with ponded or flowing water.”

The latest findings and report to the council follow Heal the Bay’s most recent Beach Report Card that showed ocean water quality at the San Clemente Pier improved from previous years.

For the 2020 summer dry season, comprising the months of April through October, the pier earned a C, and during the winter dry season (November 2020 through March 2021), it was given an A. After years of water quality reports revealed unhealthy levels of bacteria in the ocean surrounding the pier, the city in 2019 contracted Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. to conduct the Pier Bacteria Source Characterization Study.

As part of the study, Wood has used human, canine and avian DNA markers to determine if the sources of bacteria in the

Joined by fellow councilmembers and public safety officials, Mayor Pro Tem Gene James on Tuesday, Sept. 21, cuts the ribbon to the new substation for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at city hall. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

New OCSD Substation Opens at City Hall

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Deputy sheriffs and police personnel assigned to San Clemente now have an official command center in town, as the city on Tuesday, Sept. 21, unveiled its new substation for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Public safety officers, along with elected officials and other dignitaries, gathered at San Clemente City Hall for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour, marking the completion of the $3.5 million project first approved in early 2020.

“This is a huge step for the men and women, both sworn and professional staff, who work for San Clemente Police Services,” said Capt. Tony Benfield, the city’s police chief, who was assigned to San Clemente in July.

“Obviously, this has been going on long before my appointment to this position, but they’re going on three years now of being in transition,” Benfield continued, referring to the officers and staff who, since May 2019, have had to work out of OCSD’s substation in Aliso Viejo.

The new substation, located on the second floor of the city hall building on Calle Negocio, gives OCSD personnel about 12,000 square feet of space and replaces OCSD’s previous offices at the city’s shuttered building on Avenida Presidio, where asbestos was discovered.

“The deputies are really looking forward to it, and I know they’re super excited to actually have a home,” Benfield said.“For years now, it’s like living out of a suitcase, so this is a permanent place for them.”

Recalling his first experience visiting the old substation, Mayor Pro Tem Gene James joked that “it wasn’t what you saw; San Clemente Times September 23-29, 2021

it was what you smelled.”

“It was terrible. The city was not living up to its obligation to provide you a professional place to be. I think we hit it out of the park,” James said of the new station compared to the old one. “This represents $3.5 million of our taxpayer dollars that we’re investing in OCSD.” OCSD’s newest substation is equipped with office space, storage for equipment, men’s and women’s locker rooms and bunk rooms, as well as a fitness center that department personnel and city staff can access.

Benfield on Tuesday morning said the new digs for his team of deputies will ideally improve services in San Clemente, as well as officers’ efficiency and response times, as they’ll no longer have to start and end their shifts in a different city.

“I think you’re going to see them connected to San Clemente and engage more with the community, which is part of the design … we need to get out there more and know people and have them get to know us,” he said. “So, I think this is going to go a long way in achieving that.”

Over the next couple of weeks, OCSD staff will move into the offices, bringing down gear and transitioning patrol vehicles, and setting up their workspaces.

“They’re really excited about this station opening, and for good reason,” Benfield said, adding: “This is a self-contained, fully functioning, and obviously, a very nice workspace for our people to use.

It’s going to make their job a lot better.”

By next spring, the deputies are likely to begin sharing the second floor with the city council, as plans to construct

new council chambers using the remaining floor space are expected to proceed in December.

During a tour of the substation on Tuesday, Shawn Ryan, the city’s senior civil engineer, said the city is looking to have the council award the contract for the project by the last meeting of the year, and he anticipates construction to get underway in early 2022 and last roughly four months.

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water are coming from those three species.

Initial samplings did detect human and avian DNA markers in the storm drain system and the shoreline, respectively.

A progress report to the city’s Coastal Advisory Committee in late 2019 explained that early samplings did find human DNA markers in the Pier Bowl storm drain system. Bird droppings, however, have long been believed by city officials to be the primary source of the pier bacteria.

The city has taken steps to deter birds from roosting underneath the pier by installing netting directly below Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar—one of the management measures the city deployed.

The city also took video recordings of the sewer and storm drain lines to see whether infrastructure problems were allowing human waste to enter the system, but “no city-owned infrastructure issues were identified,” according to the report.

Business owners and managers were also interviewed to determine if human waste was being left in and around their dumpsters or on their property by homeless people, but none of the businesses, the city noted, reported any issues.

And samplings taken from wastewater reservoirs in garbage trucks, which sometimes leak on the street, showed that while there were “high bacteria levels in the water,” human waste “was not clearly identified.”

With human DNA still being found in the storm drains under the pier, the city said it will re-record the sewer lines, as well as again observe the garbage trucks and note “any homeless people and locations that could possibly contribute human DNA to the storm drain system.”

“Once these management measures are repeated and Staff feels confident the potential sources are abated, the City may need to conduct additional water quality sampling and analysis to confirm if human DNA is present,” the report stated.

The city is looking to have the study completed by the end of this year.

As of press time, city management had not provided responses to San Clemente Times’ emailed questions.

granted Gensler an additional $176,000 to design the remaining 5,000 square feet of space for the council chambers.

The new chambers, where the council will hold public meetings, is designed to seat about 130 people—up from the roughly 80 seats the previous chambers had held at the old city hall on Presidio, Ryan explained.

For the past few months, the council has held its meetings at the San Clemente Community Center in downtown, where there’s more space for residents to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. sanclementetimes.com

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Movement on Railroad Tracks in San Clemente Shuts Down Train Services from South OC to Oceanside

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Train operations between much of South Orange County and Oceanside have been suspended until early October, as crews work to stabilize a portion of the railroad in south San Clemente, where movement in the tracks was found.

Metrolink announced last week that train services would be halted from the Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo station down to the Oceanside station, beginning on Sept. 16 and lasting through Oct. 3.

Amtrak also announced that the Pacific Surfliner would not run between Oceanside and Irvine through the same period. Both agencies said services are expected to resume as early as Oct. 4.

Metrolink added that should the work be completed earlier than planned, services would resume.

According to Metrolink, officials had measured movement on the railroad tracks in San Clemente’s southern region, just below the Cypress Shores neighborhood, prompting the emergency track work.

“Safety is the foundational value of Metrolink, and the movement of the tracks was small, but nevertheless, it was incumbent on us to remediate the tracks right away so that it wouldn’t get worse,” Metrolink spokesperson Paul Gonzales said.

Gonzales further noted that the tracks sit at the bottom of the bluff—“where the sea meets the land.”

“What we’re looking at is there’s an interaction between the sea and the sand and the earth, and due to that entire interaction, there was some movement of the earth,” he said.

As early as Sept. 16, crews had begun dropping riprap rocks, or large boulders, onto the seaside of the tracks to stabilize the track bed. Over the coming weeks, Gonzales explained, trains pulling a few dozen cars at a time will periodically deliver the boulders to the crews.

“We have one train arriving in the overnight hours (between Friday, Sept.

17, and Saturday, Sept. 18) and another on midday Saturday, and other trains arriving during the weeks,” he said, adding: “We have to do the work when the tide is at its lowest.”

Freight trains will continue to run through the area, but at a reduced speed, according to BNSF Railway, which operates a freight railroad network across the nation.

“Our teams have inspected the track and our own geo techs are working with Metrolink’s Geotech’s on long-term plans

CUSD Board Votes to Allow Vaccine Centers at District Sites

Krista Castellanos, Gila Jones, Pamela Braunstein, Amy Hanacek, and Martha McNicholas voted yes on the proposal.

The sites have not yet been set, and CUSD staff and the County of Orange will work to determine exact locations. The space would be donated to the County of Orange at no cost, an agenda report said. Any established site would be for voluntary vaccinations.

The vaccinations would be administered by state or county employees, and/ or their vendors or service providers.

“The COVID-19 vaccines will occur on selected weekdays excluding County and national holidays and will take place after school hours,” an agenda report said.

Vaccinations are not mandatory for CUSD students or district staff, though the state is requiring all public-school employees to either be fully vaccinated or undergo regular tests to show they are not positive for COVID-19.

Trustees in favor of establishing vaccination sites said the measure is not so much for students, but more so for parents who do not have transportation to get to other vaccination sites—and who also may feel uncomfortable when being asked about insurance and citizenship

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The Board of Trustees approved plans to set up COVID-19 vaccine centers at some sites within the Capistrano Unified School District. Photo: Courtesy of Gustavo Fring/Pexels

COVID-19 vaccine centers could be coming at yet-to-be-determined sites within the Capistrano Unified School District, as the Board of Trustees on Sept.

15, approved plans to allow such uses.

The board voted, 5-2, on the measure, with Board President Judy Bullockus and Trustee Lisa Davis voting no. Trustees San Clemente Times September 23-29, 2021

Train services between much of South Orange County and Oceanside have been halted since last week, when movement on a portion of the tracks in San Clemente was found. Photo: File

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to stabilize the right-of-way,” Lena Kent, BNSF’s general director of Public Affairs, said in an email. “In the short term, BNSF is assisting by gathering material (riprap) to bring to the area to help mitigate the erosion.

Based on the most recent commuter data this fiscal year, Gonzales said about 350 people on average board Metrolink trains daily at the affected stations—the Oceanside, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano stops.

Metrolink, Gonzales said, won’t be providing any bus transportation alternatives to the three impacted stations. One

of the reasons, he noted, was because there are not enough bus drivers who could augment services and bridge transportation from Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel down to Oceanside.

“We’re working to do this job as expeditiously as we can and hope to have it completed by Oct. 4,” he said. “If it takes a little longer than that, then we’ll notice the commuters … (the priority is to) just finish it as quickly as we can.”

While the Pacific Surfliner remains inoperable for the time being, Amtrak said it is offering bus connections between Irvine and Oceanside.

status at other sites.

“Schools are trusted organizations.

Everyone knows about schools. Parents are comfortable going to schools,” Jones said. “I think there are many parts of this district where there may not be much demand for vaccination sites at schools, but there are parts of the district where there are many families where maybe no one drives or maybe one person drives.

To have a place that is (within) walking distance of homes is an advantage of families.”

Jones further said non-English-speaking parents also tend to know someone at their school who speaks Spanish, which isn’t always available at a pharmacy or other vaccination sites.

Bullockus said she is “appalled” at the population that disregards breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, and called the push for vaccinations political. Children have been bullied for not being vaccinated, she said.

“It’s all on conservative social media, but there is example after example—and I have my own personal ones of friends I know,” Bullockus said. “These aren’t made up. I have to say, I know what I am getting as an adult not being vaccinated. I’m not

vaccinated.”

Health experts have generally said vaccines are safe, people are less likely to contract COVID-19 after being vaccinated, and unvaccinated people are at higher risk for contracting the virus.

Numerous parents at the meeting spoke against the district allowing a vaccination site because of concerns about the safety of vaccines and individual freedom. Some parents also again spoke against mask requirements for students.

In other news from the meeting, district staff presented a quarterly report on implementing aspects of CUSD’s Cultural Proficiency Plan, which the Board of Trustees approved in December.

Measures under the plan include staff undergoing implicit bias training, ordering curriculum novels that represent diverse authors, opening College and Career Centers at schools, and facilitating an executive director position to oversee cultural proficiency, equity, access and social emotional learning.

Some parents have said the Cultural Proficiency Plan amounts to CUSD teaching critical race theory, a claim disputed

by Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte and other district staff. sanclementetimes.com

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NEWS BITES

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 23

Zoning Administration 3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SC | Procession to Be Held for

Star-Spangled Veteran More than 250 military and first responder motorcycle riders will gather on Friday morning, Sept. 24, for a procession to escort WWII veteran Lt. George E. Key from San Clemente to his final resting place at the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego.

Key, an Army veteran who died peacefully at the age of 96 while in his sleep last December, was part of the first wave of soldiers to storm the beaches of Normandy in the June 6, 1944 D-Day Invasion of France.

During his retirement here in San Clemente, Key—the great-great-grandson of Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star-Spangled Banner”—gave talks at schools about the flag’s heritage, and also assisted with organizing annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances in town.

The procession will begin from the Lesneski Mortuary in San Clemente at around 8:45 a.m. and travel to the Miramar cemetery, where funeral services are scheduled at 10:30 a.m.

Key’s family is inviting the community to join senior representatives of the military to attend the Miramar service that will feature Full Honors and a WWII Bomber “Missing Man” formation flyover.

“This is a Celebration of Life for my father,” Georgia Smith, Key’s daughter, said in a press release. “Not only was he a courageous soldier, he was a true patriot from the Greatest Generation.”

“He was dedicated to making his community a better place, plus he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,” she continued. “We miss him terribly.”

The Miramar National Cemetery is located at 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego.

Those attending are encouraged to arrive early for parking.

SC | County, Employment

Agencies Partner to Support Older Workers Celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW), the Orange County Office on Aging and the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB) are partnering to host employment services at various senior centers throughout the county this week.

“National Employ Older Workers Week gives us the unique opportunity to raise awareness and recognize older workers as San Clemente Times September 23-29, 2021

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences.

The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_ crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28

Public Safety Committee 3-6 p.m. The city’s Public Safety Committee will conduct a special meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

George E. Key, a WWII veteran and San Clemente resident, died at 96 on Dec. 31, 2020. A procession will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, to escort his body to the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego. Photo: Courtesy of author/ photographer Zach Coco

valuable assets to our vibrant community,” OC Board Supervisor and Chairperson Andrew Do said in a press release. “Strong leadership skills, a solid work ethic and a high level of knowledge are just a few benefits of hiring an older worker.”

During the week, the OCWDB Mobile Unit will visit various senior centers in Orange County, such as the Dorothy Visser Senior Center in San Clemente, where employment services will be provided, including access to the Mobile Resource Center that contains computers, fax machines, copiers and telephones.

The week will also highlight the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which provides on-the-job skills training to older adults who are 55 and up with limited financial resources.

“Older workers are excellent job candidates,” Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett said in the release. “Not only do they have a lot of experience, but they also play a critical role in training our next generation of workers.”

Board Supervisor Katrina Foley echoed the sentiment, stating that “hiring mature workers brings their great experiPage 5

ences, insights and battle-tested knowhow to your business. They tend to be loyal and dedicated contributors to our workforce.”

According to the county’s release announcing the program, the nation’s aging workforce is working longer as life expectations grow, retirement plans shrink and work becomes less physically demanding.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 32% of those aged 65 and up will continue to work in 2030—up from the 19.2% who worked in 2000.

“The workforce is shifting to where people are working longer and retiring later,” Board Supervisor Don Wagner said in the announcement. “This week recognizes how we can further tap into the potential held by our seasoned professionals.”

The OCWDB Mobile Unit will be at San Clemente’s senior center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so those interested can learn more about how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act can serve older adults and support seniors who need assistance with employment opportunities.

City Council 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct a meeting in-person at the San Clemente Community Center.

The meeting will be livestreamed on city’s YouTube channel. 100 N. Calle Seville, 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), which helps parents navigate through parenting challenges (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference.

For instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. The San Clemente Toastmasters will continue to meet every Tuesday online through Zoom.

Email fardad.fs@gmail.com to receive a link to join. 858.900.6175. sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29

Design Review Subcommittee 4-5:30 p.m. The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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SOAPBOX

GUEST OPINION | The Downtown Buzz by Chris Aitken and Julie Heinze

Happy Fall from The Downtown Business Association!

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t was wonderful to see our community come together at our 25th annual San Clemente Car Show this month.

Avenida Del Mar was lined with a crowd-pleasing display of cars—classic, hot rods, surf vans and woodies.

To start the day, the San Clemente Downtown Business Association was honored to welcome the U.S. Marine Color Guard from Camp Pendleton, who presented the flag while Sydney Noelle, THE DOWNTOWN of COA, and Coy BUSINESS BUZZ Wilson performed

BY JULIE HEINZE “The Star-Spangled Banner” to a rapt audience.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who made this day a reality, especially our top-tier partners AND CHRIS AITKEN Ford Motor Company, Capo VW/Mazda, Nissan of SJC, Capo Valley Toyota, Tuttle-Click Capistrano Ford, TrafFix Devices, Porsche Irvine, Avila’s El Ranchito, and especially The Folded Flag Foundation, a nonprofit supporting loved ones of soldiers who have perished.

Restaurant decks were packed as The Hot Rod Trio, a rockabilly band, performed live from a stage across from H.H. Cotton’s, as visitors enjoyed the cars, open shops and restaurants, slot car races, and picnic area on the library lawn.

The crowd loved the San Diego Police Museum display of an actual NY Port Authority car from the World Trade Center on 9/11, and the half-Police/half-Taxicab, delivering a warning about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.

Our Orange County Sheriff’s Department kept us all safe, and we are grateful for their involvement. All in all, a “classic” day was had by all.

Mark your calendars, as the SCDBA is excited to bring you several additional upcoming events over the next several months: • Calling all ghouls and goblins for fun and festive trick-or-treating at shops and businesses along Del Mar in our annual “Treat Street” event held on Oct. 23, from 4-7 p.m.

• “Shop Small Saturday,” to support our downtown businesses, will be held Nov. 27.

• And “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” the beloved annual holiday event on Del Mar, will be held the evening of Dec. 4.

If you are a merchant wanting to join the fun or a business wanting to sponsor

these cherished events, please visit us at scdba.org/events.

Finally, don’t forget to visit the San Clemente Village Art Faire, which is held on the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Art Faire, in its new location on the lawns of the SC Library and Community Center, brings local artists in various trades displaying their handcrafted work to our local community. For more information, visit us at cdba.org/village-art-faire.

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

Julie Heinze has been a resident of San Clemente for 26 years. She is director of the SCDBA and owner of Julie Heinze Design, an advertising and graphic design shop.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BEACH TRAIL LIABILITY DICK PARSONS, San Clemente I, like many who live in this wonderful community, loved the Beach Trail when it opened—the fresh air, exercise, the smell of the Pacific and the sound of the waves. Now, I hardly ever use it.

Why? Because of the motor bikes that speed along up to 30 mph whizzing by you. If you are looking ahead, no problem; you can see them coming.

If they come up behind you, you hope they are good drivers.

I can’t remember the number of actual times they have missed me by just a few inches coming from the rear, but it is at least 20 or more. So, I no longer use the trail, but walk along the beach.

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Join SC Times for Beachside Chat on Friday, Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. at Dorothy Visser Senior Center Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues hosted by SC Times Editor Shawn Raymundo every Friday. The chat will be held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All are welcome.

are right at the pier entrance—none anywhere else. Since this problem is public knowledge, and has been written many times in San Clemente Times’ Letters to the Editor section, if someone gets hit and is injured, the city is facing liability, and we, as taxpayers, will foot the bill.

The city council will clearly be found negligent, because they have known about this issue beforehand. While the injured party might try to sue the biker who hit them—if they can catch him—the injured will go where the deep pockets are, and that is the city.

The city needs to address this issue now before it becomes a legal problem.

Posting and enforcing speed limits (to the best that one can) will protect all the people who live in San Clemente and use the trail.

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Editor’s Pick

‘THE FUTURE IS FEMALE COMEDY SHOW’ 8 p.m. Looking for some laughs to get you out of the pandemic funk? Enjoy a night of laughter and libations at Knuckleheads, where Denise Winkelman hosts “The Future is Female Comedy Show.” See the most talented comedians you never knew existed from L.A., Orange County and Las Vegas. This free, star-studded show has one of the most diverse comedy lineups. This week’s show will be headlined by Kim Clevenger.

Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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THURSDAY | 23 DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION 2-4 p.m. Nonprofit organization Love San Clemente hosts this food distribution event. The line opens at 2 p.m. and distribution depends on arrival—first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Drivers open their trunks and then remain in their vehicles through the line. Those looking to volunteer can contact the nonprofit by emailing randy@lovesanclemente.com. Volunteers should arrive by 1:30 p.m. Gloves and masks are required.

San Clemente Calvary Chapel, 1031 Calle Recodo, San Clemente.

PARK MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSES 3-4:45 p.m. The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department is updating the city of San Clemente’s site-specific master plans for five parks: Bonito Canyon Park, Linda Lane Park, Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, San Gorgonio Park, and San Luis Rey Park. The first draft conceptual designs are now available online at san-clemente.org/parkplans, and the city is encouraging community feedback. The draft designs will be available for public comment on-site at each park during park open houses at San Gorgonio (2916 Via San Gorgonio) from 3-3:45 p.m. and at the Steed Memorial and Baron Von Willard Dog Park (247 Ave. La Pata) from 4-4:45 p.m. More information on the site-specific park master plan updates can be found at san-clemente.org/parkplans or by calling 949.361.8237.

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SATURDAY | 25 POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Hawaiian Surf Club of San Onofre will host its 31st annual Polynesian Festival to perpetuate The Spirit of Hawai’i—E MALAMA I KA HA HAWAI’I—in Downtown San Clemente. There will be live entertainment, as well as arts, crafts and exhibits for the whole family to enjoy the Aloha spirit. Admission is free. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. For information, contact Dan O’Dowd at 714.396.0475.

the county or virtually. To register for the event at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, contact 949.498.3322. For additional information, contact emily. bennett@alzoc.org or patty.mouton@ alzoc.org.

‘THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA’ 7:30 p.m. On weekends through Oct. 10, the Cabrillo Playhouse will present The Light in the Piazza, a Tony Award-winning musical based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer. Set in the summer of 1953, the musical tells the story of a mother and daughter traveling through Italy, the daughter’s romance with a handsome, high-spirited Florentine, and the mother’s determined efforts to keep the two apart. Masks are required while inside the theater. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., while Sunday’s show starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $30. To purchase tickets, visit cabrilloplayhouse.org. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrillo_theatre@hotmail.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. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente.

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FRIDAY | 24 TURNING SILVER INTO GOLD 8:30 a.m.-noon. There are treasures galore at Orange County’s local senior centers, where participants will be enticed with pearls of wisdom and fun, compelling speakers, including Maddy Dychtwald, an aging futurist and cofounder of Age Wave, as well as Picket Fence Media’s senior dating columnist and romance expert, Tom Blake. This hybrid event will give folks a choice in joining in-person at their local senior center throughout

ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark.

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HOAG FLU SHOT HEALTH FAIR 7 a.m.-noon. With COVID-19 still circulating, getting a flu shot has never been more important. This fall, Hoag will be offering complimentary flu shots at its Flu Shot Health Fairs throughout Orange County. Registration is required. Visit hoag.org/health-fair to select an available time slot. This year’s event will also feature the Hoag Lifestyle team to present nutrition tips, experts on hand to help with insurance and access questions, kids’ activities and a health challenge, an enter-to-win sweepstakes, a free tote bag while supplies last, and more. 1031 Avenida Pico, San Clemente.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts.

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SUNDAY | 26 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.

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TUESDAY | 28 LIBRE TUESDAYS AT JD’S 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Head to JD’s Kitchen and Bar every Tuesday for $5 libre shots and margaritas, as well as music by DJ Romanero. Solotacos Catering will be offering $2 street tacos. JD’s, 215 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.481.2115. jds-sanclemente.com.

WEDNESDAY | 29 PICKLEBALL DRILLS & SKILLS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In partnership with the city of San Clemente and the Southern California Pickleball Association, coach Bill Miller hosts this weekly pickleball class at San Gorgonio Park. Paddles will be provided. Reservations are required.

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BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The

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center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30.

For more information, call 949.498.3322.

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BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS 5-6:30 p.m. Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. Register at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com/bike-club.

BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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‘The Card Counter’ Surprises Movie Fans in Early Autumn

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hen the trailer for Paul Schrader’s new lm, The Card Counter, dropped online last month, I gured maybe this would be another “miss” in his hit-or-miss pile based on how bad the editing was.

This suspicion was reinforced by the fact that the name of Schrader’s former collaborator, Martin Scorsese, is all over the posters and T spots as an executive producer. But to my surprise, the new movie actually has a lot of quality elements to it.

After spending nearly a decade in military prison, a reformed man, now going by “William Tell” (Oscar Isaac), makes a living gambling and counting cards all over the U.S. e generally does well, as he bets modestly so as not to lose too much money.

His professional life gets a boost when a charismatic woman in the gambling world, LaLinda Tiffany addish , wants to take him on as a client for her “stable” of gamblers that she backs as well as a young man named Cirk

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Tye Sheridan , who is convinced he and illiam have a secret connection to each other.

Willem Dafoe makes an appearance as William’s former superior with a dark past.

The Card Counter seems like it has a simple, unexciting premise, but it has plenty to offer with direction and acting. Isaac is a natural in the lead role as the aloof gambler, but the biggest, pleasant shock in the movie is Haddish’s presence and performance.

Based on that poor trailer, I thought the actress was going to be the most out-of-place aspect of The Card Counter. But, in reality, she really proves her range and is capable of more than amusing, goofy comedies.

Along with a moody and eerily appropriate music score by obert Levon Been, The Card Counter is an appropriately atmospheric and chilling drama to begin the autumn movie season. SC

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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love

After 50 by Tom Blake

Where Are the Single Men?

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question I often hear from senior single women is, “Where can I meet a man?”

For example, Marci, 70, emailed, “I live in Orange County. I am retired and would love to meet an available, honest, adventurous man. Where is he?

“I am fun, smart, spiritual, good-looking and healthy. I love my family, friends, animals and enjoy my life. I am so ready to meet him.”

My response to Marci: “You sound terrific—retired, healthy, attractive, loving, enthusiastic, confident and positive. Wow, great credentials; you’d be a wonderful partner!”

I wish I had an easy answer to her question. Finding a quality mate is difficult for senior women. At age 70, the

Introduce yourself to strangers, hand out your name cards, while keeping your distance.

3. Don’t focus solely on meeting men. Include women as well, single or married. Make meeting new friends a top priority. Social interaction is one of the most important activities seniors can pursue.

4. Be sure you are getting physical and mental exercise. It helps your health and makes you a more interesting person. Adopt a project; write a blog; write a book; volunteer (safely).

5. Internet date, which will improve your chances of meeting a mate. You need access to a computer. If you don’t have this capability, ask a friend for help. The internet is an important senior dating tool, enabling people to search for a mate beyond one’s neighborhood, city limits, and state lines.

There are thousands of potential mates out there. However, beware. I estimate that 25% of the people on senior dating sites are scammers, trying to steal seniors’ identity and money. The scammers are experts of deceit, preying on vulnerable seniors, especially widows.

Don’t venture online on your own. Have friends help you. Write me for advice.

Trust your instincts. Never send money to a stranger. Don’t be naïve or gullible because you are lonely. Be careful when

ratio of single women to single men is approximately 3.5-to-1. And yet, meeting a mate at her age is possible.

My normal advice would be: “Get off the couch and out of the house and involved in activities you enjoy.”

However, for nearly two years, seniors have been handcuffed by COVID-19.

Socializing and meeting new people has been challenging. Earlier this ON LIFE AND LOVE year, the situation

BY TOM BLAKE appeared to be improving, but restrictions are reappearing.

Here are eight suggestions I have on how to meet a mate: 1. To facilitate exchanging contact information with new people, hand out preprinted name cards that reveal only your first name and email address. Don’t reveal your last name or phone number (not yet at least). Handwritten cards prepared by you are fine. Carry them with you. Have them ready so that a pen isn’t needed.

2. Seize every opportunity to meet new people without endangering your health. Attend events and gatherings where people are vaccinated and located outdoors in open air. For example, attend Tai chi and/or yoga classes in a park.

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Squishy

BY MYLES MELLOR

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

meeting a stranger in person.

6. Meetup.com—again, you will need a computer, but only to locate groups within your area that provide endless activities. Meetup.com is an online site where you can join groups to learn— for example—to dance, speak a new language, exercise, cook Italian (or any country’s) food. Learn how to write; publish a book.

7. Volunteer. There are a multitude of opportunities in your community. Pick a place to help that makes you feel good and do it. Just keep in mind the COVID precautions.

8. Sign up for my weekly free email newsletter by visiting the home page of my findingloveafter50.com website or email me. You will learn what others are doing to meet mates.

Cast your net far and wide. Anything can happen. Never give up hope. Continue to enjoy life, with or without a man.

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

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This buxom lady is Squishy, a 9-year-old kitty who just can’t wait to meet you. Aptly named, Squishy is a big girl with a personality to match. In typical cat fashion, she can be a bit of a diva and demands attention on her terms. Squishy tolerates other cats well, but would likely prefer not to have to share the spotlight. If you are interested in adopting Squishy, please visit petprojectfoundation. org/adoptions/adoptacat to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

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Medical Cannabis

How can area seniors tap into this resource?

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BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

Welcome to

AGING WELL Keeping healthy is critical for seniors— part of leading a healthy, happy life means knowing how to have fun.

After the threats and confinements of a global pandemic, as well as the subsequent rollout of vaccinations, our community’s seniors have much to celebrate. In this year’s second edition of our biannual Aging Well guide, we’re providing ways for our readers of a certain age to make the most of living in the tri-city area.

In this Fall edition of Aging Well, we’ve curated a collection of stories on what San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano have to offer, in addition to important information needed on staying healthy and active.

Read about the latest updates on The Groves, an affordable senior living development being built in San Juan Capistrano. For those of you entering the chapter of retirement … now what? Columnist Tom Blake has compiled a list of hobbies and local activities to keep busy and sharp. If you’re out in the sun, skin experts in this issue emphasize the importance of skin care. Nutritionist Gina Cousineau suggests five yoga poses for seniors to try at home and expands on the health benefits of yoga.

We hope this edition of Aging Well can help readers learn something new and also help them make the most of living in beautiful, sunny South Orange County.

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ith trends showing that marijuana use among older adults has grown considerably in recent years, demand for cannabis in South Orange County— where more seniors are aging in place—is sure to bloom, as well.

A study published by the American Medical Association in February 2020 noted that interest in using cannabis is increasing as a result of states throughout the U.S. legalizing marijuana for recreational and medicinal use.

Researchers found that past-year cannabis use among seniors aged 65 and up has increased sharply since 2006 and 2007, when only 0.4% of older adults reported using marijuana. By 2015 and 2016, that rate grew to 2.9%. And in 2017 and 2018, that rate again jumped to 4.2%.

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While the legalization of recreational marijuana in many states has created a bit of a paradigm shift, reducing the “pothead” stigma, Dr. Dung Trinh, chief medical officer at Irvine Clinical Research and founder of the Physicians CBD Council, says the opioid epidemic is driving many of his patients toward cannabis and CBD. “Medical marijuana has allowed them to get off the addiction of narcotics, which is killing many Americans from overdoses,” says Trinh, who adds that testimonials from patients “was really an eye-opener for me in helping me just have a different viewpoint on medical marijuana, and from then, I just didn’t associate with dopeheads anymore.”

Though interest in cannabis is strong among seniors, access and availability—specifically, here in South Orange County—can be a bit more difficult, as area cities have outlawed storefront dispensaries, for both medicinal and recreational marijuana. The nearest city where dispensaries are legal is Santa Ana. “It is difficult if you’re in a city that has banned dispensaries,” Trinh says. He also notes that “essentially, you have to take a drive to Santa Ana to find a dispensary that you want to go to.”

There are a couple of alternatives, though, Trinh says. One option for seniors, particularly those unable to drive, is ordering from pot dispensaries that offer delivery services. The website and mobile app, WeedMaps, serve as a one-stop resource to find nearby dispensaries, products and delivery services.

“They can look into delivery services … I know there are delivery services; there are cannabis organizations that have licenses that can deliver the product,” Trinh says.

Many seniors, he says, can also look into CBD products, which can be sold in stores and don’t contain THC—the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

“They get good relief from pain (from CBD products), so it’s a really good alternative,” Trinh says.

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Yoga for All HEART HEALTHY RECIPE

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BY GINA COUSINEAU

oga presents many benefits for all minds and bodies. While exercise is an important part of healthy aging, it can present risks.

A gentle yoga practice can support seniors both physically and mentally, with little risk of injury. Paired with a walking program and wholesome nutrition, seniors will benefit from these positive lifestyle habits, giving themselves the best opportunity of living a long, healthy, independent life.

Jessica Seabern, a master yoga in-

structor here in South Orange County, shares her thoughts on her “Gentle Yoga” practice that she teaches to our local community. Here, she shares the many benefits of yoga, along with poses that she recommends practicing regularly: • Promotes good bone and joint health • Enhances balance, flexibility, mobility, and strength • Alleviates aches and pains • Reduces stress • Improves sleep • Keeps the mind sharp and reduces anxiety, lessening the risk of depression • Encourages healthy deep breathing and greater lung capacity

PARSVA BALASANA OR EXTENDED TABLE POSE

SUPTA HASTA PADANGHUSTASANA W/ A STRAP Reclining on your back in a supine position, with strap on bottom of foot, extend strapped foot toward ceiling, relax shoulder blades (with back of head down), gently cross leg over body for outer hip, low back, and SI release. This posture helps create traction in the lower back, which can relieve compression and tension. And doing the pose on the floor allows you to safely stretch your hamstrings without putting much stress on your vertebrae.

From table top, stack wrists directly under shoulders with knees under hips (stacking bones for safety and stability).

Extend opposite arm and leg, holding for 5 deep breaths. This pose is not a fan favorite, but has so many benefits, such as improved bone density for hip, wrist, and spine, strengthening the muscles that support the spine, for better balance and posture.

UTKATASANA OR CHAIR POSE WITH A BLOCK (OR A PROP) BETWEEN THE THIGHS

TADASANA WITH BLOCK AND HEEL LIFTS (You can use a rolled-up towel, cushion or even a roll of paper towels if you don’t have a block to place between your legs) Standing in “tadasana” w/ feet lined up directly forward (heels behind second toes), with the prop between the thighs. Hug into the block, actively lifting the block up (activating pelvic floor and low core), drawing into your center line for balance. Inhaling, lift your heels, pause, exhale, set heels down. Repeat 10 times.

This posture is excellent for balance and stability.

Sit into the heels, bending the knees, sitting your bottom back and down, as if sitting in a chair that is behind you. To protect your knees, you want to be able to see your toes. When holding the posture, the weight should be primarily in your heels. Hug the prop, and actively lift, as in previous pose, to strengthen and support lower spine. Straighten arms up and overhead, or modify with goalpost arms, or even lower depending on shoulder mobility. Holding for 5 breaths, or moving in and out of posture with breath.

LOW COBRA TO SALABHASANA To come into the posture, press tops of feet down, lift through inner thighs, lengthening chest forward with neck remaining long. While here, float hands, reaching shoulders and elbows away from ears. For “salabhasana,” move dynamically with breathing: inhale to lift, and on exhale, lower and hover hands, nose, and toes above the floor. Do not grip your bottom, focusing instead on lengthening when lifting. The benefits to these poses are to strengthen the muscles that support your spine and posture, strengthening the back of your body.

JESSICA SEABERN HAS BEEN A MASTER YOGA INSTRUCTOR IN ORANGE COUNTY FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. HER “GENTLE YOGA,” FOR ALL AGES, BEGINS THIS MONTH AT THE SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY CENTER AND VIA ZOOM. YOU CAN JOIN ANYTIME. ALONG WITH OTHER CLASSES AROUND SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, SHE OFFERS PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES. YOU CAN REACH HER AT JSEABERN@COX.NET AND VISIT HER WEBSITE ATUNIVERSALYOGIS.COM. San Clemente Times September 23-29, 2021

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& Your Skin

BY COLLIN BREAUX

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As Chris Carlin explains it, senior citizens can be more at risk for developing skin cancer due to cumulative time spent in the sun—meaning they may need to take extra precautions.

Carlin is a dermatologist with West Dermatology—which has an office in San Clemente—and has seen many senior citizens come in as clients.

The best way older people can protect themselves from the sunlight is avoiding it, particularly from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Going out in the mornings and evenings is better, Carlin said.

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earing protective clothing is also recommended, such as hats and long sleeves. Maryam Moinfar, a dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology in Dana Point, said long sleeves in particular are advisable when the weather gets cooler.

Moinfar also said that not only is skin cancer a risk, excessive sun exposure also can cause the blood vessels to get weaker as people get older—which can, in turn, lead to increased bruising and skin tears.

And, of course, don’t forget sunscreen that has a SPF rating of 30 or higher.

Water-resistant sunscreen is recommended if people want to go surfing or swimming. Carlin advises putting on sunscreen 15 minutes before going into the sun—not right as you’re on the beach or wherever else.

Sunscreen should also be reapplied every few hours if you plan to be in the sun for a long time.

“The little things we do add up—hats, sunscreen,” Moinfar said.

Sunglasses are also a good idea, and not just to stop squinting or to look cool—people can even get melanoma in their eyes. Carlin further discourages senior citizens from using tanning beds.

Sun exposure is even possible while driving, which is why Moinfar recommends getting car windows that adequately protect against UV exposure.

What about if you do get skin cancer?

“In our office and many other offices, we offer many different options,” Carlin said.

Pre-cancer developments can be handled through cryosurgical methods. Other treatments for more severe cases include what’s called a Mohs surgery, which involves skin removal. There is also superficial radio therapy that uses X-ray treatment to melt away the cancer, Carlin said.

In addition to surgery, senior citizens can also take care of their skin with chemotherapy creams, supplements such as Heliocare, and a sunscreen from Spain called ISDIN that has an anti-cancer enzyme, Carlin said.

Senior citizens should have a regular skin check every six months or so, and every three months or so if they think they may have a lot of skin damage, Carlin said. Moinfar also recommends ongoing visits with your dermatologist.

Knowing your skin and being aware of overall changes is important if you spend a lot of time in the sun, Moinfar said.

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Update on

The Groves Affordable senior housing coming to San Juan Capistrano

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

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onstruction is well underway on The Groves, an affordable senior housing project next door to San Juan Capistrano’s Northwest Open Space.

The 75-unit, three-story apartment community is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, after the project broke ground in September of 2020. The development, located at the northwest corner of Camino Capistrano and Junipero Serra Road, is a mix of one- and two-bedroom units for seniors 62 and over.

The Groves will provide its residents with typical apartment amenities, such as a

community center, BBQ pavilion and exercise facility. An attraction for residents looking to take root in The Groves is its location next to the city’s Northwest Open Space nature area and the Trabuco Creek Trail.

The Groves is being constructed by C&C Development, which has 30 years of experience in developing real estate with long-term focus. C&C Development works with cities to meet affordable housing requirements.

For those interested in more information or living at The Groves once completed, an interest list form can be found at grovesseniors. com/leasing, or the leasing line can be called at 714.289.7600. Those who call will be asked to leave a message and will be contacted.

Artist renderings of The Groves, an affordable senior housing project, which is under construction at the northwest corner of Camino Capistrano and Junipero Serra Road. Graphics: The Groves/C&C Development

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You’re finally retired.

Now what?

BY TOM BLAKE

Some suggestions of hobbies and local attractions to keep you busy and sharp in Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, subject to COVID-19 restrictions and weather conditions: DANA POINT MAIN ATTRACTION: DANA POINT HARBOR AND BEACHES Harbor walks Park in the DP harbor main lot (free, for now) and walk west past 2,300-plus yachts to Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute. View ocean behind the Institute. Return.

Or park at Baby Beach (free, for now) and walk the opposite direction.

Or drive across the island bridge.

Free parking. Walk around island.

During the Christmas holidays, take grandchildren to see awesome holiday decorations throughout the entire harbor area.

Visit the plethora of shops and fine restaurants, steps away from the main parking lot.

Drive to the end of Street of Green Lantern and check out the Headlands Conservation Area trail system. Good whale-watching spot.

Sailing lessons • Aventura Sailing Association. Dana Point Island, 24707 Dana Drive, 949.493.9493.

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• USCG-licensed captain with 40plus years’ experience teaching sailing. Focus: harbor maneuvering, offshore performance and safety. Contact: Captain Richard at 949.878.8711 or carnesale@att.net Tai chi and yoga • Free Tai chi class, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at Doris Walker overlook in Heritage Park. No advance notice or signup required. Leaders/instructors: Ron Cohan, Paul Ho and Clem Ahia. Everyone welcome.

• Ron Cohan also teaching Tai chi class, Tuesday evenings, Dana Point Senior Center.

• Yoga in Lantern Bay Park and Harbor. iheartyoga.org • Tennis at Dana Hills Tennis Center.

(Seniors welcome, lessons available) 24911 Calle de Tenis. Ask for Dan Brunet at 949.240.2104.

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), sailboat and kayak rentals and lessons • Westwind Sailing at Baby Beach, located on the dock just behind the OC Sailing & Events Center.

949.492.3035. Ask for Steve Serafino.

• SUP lessons by World Champion Candice Appleby. candiceappleby. com • Performance Paddling. Sports & fitness instruction. performancepaddling.com Whale watching and sportfishing Dana Point is trademarked as the

Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World, the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas. For up-close viewing: • Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, DP Harbor, near Catalina Express dock: 888.224.0603 • Capt. Dave’s Whale Watching, DP Harbor near Sailing & Events center: 949.488.2828 (dolphinsafari. com) For more DP Harbor Information (events, boating, charters, etc.): danapointharbor.com Beaches • SALT CREEK BEACH (A DP treasure): Park in Salt Creek fee lot. Picnic, surf, walk, people-watch or sit in beach chair on grassy area with magnificent view of Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.

• DOHENY STATE BEACH: Visit small visitor center near automobile entrance, with several aquariums.

Large sandy surfing beach with picnic tables and party areas. Beach volleyball.

• STRANDS BEACH: Close to Salt Creek—great for walking, stunning ocean views.

Senior & Community Center 34052 Del Obispo, DP, 92629.

949.496.4252. Operated by Age Well Senior Services, a nonprofit serving OC seniors.

• Variety of events, classes, programs.

Pickleball. Check with Center for schedules

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• Volunteer Opportunities are virtually everywhere, including senior centers, churches Learning • Free classes year-round through the Emeritus Program (over 55) at Saddleback College • Dana Point Historical Society Museum, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 104, 949.248.8121. Hours limited, check schedule before visiting. danapointhistorical.org Events • Dana Point Farmers Market on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 34111 La Plaza • Turkey Trot: Volunteers needed.

One of largest runs in USA on Thanksgiving Day • Festival of Whales: Events in Harbor and a parade down Coast Highway. Early March • Maritime (Tall Ships) Festival: oceaninstitue.org. Annually, early September • Boat Parade of Lights: Annually, 4-6 nights in early December

SAN CLEMENTE MAIN ATTRACTION: THE OCEAN AND THE PIER Park in fee lot at end of Del Mar near sanclementetimes.com

Pier. Visit the Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi between parking lot and train tracks. Walk SC beach trail.

Start at Pier and walk north along train tracks and ocean to the Avenida Pico Metrolink stop, about a mile.

Return. Or reverse the order, park in fee lot near Metrolink stop.

Also, walk from the Pier south on Beach Trail for a mile or more.

Walk to the Pier end and back.

Watch surfers below, and for whales in the ocean. Try Oysters Rockefeller or clam chowder at The Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar. Enjoy sunset happy hour. Other fine restaurants are nearby. Enjoy a white cheese pizza at Sonny’s, an SC tradition for 40 years.

Volunteer • San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter, 221 Avenida Fabricante, 949.492.1617. Logs more than 25,000 volunteer hours annually.

• Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, 949.498.2139. A short walk from the Pier. Learn history of the Casa. Cultural & music events. casaromantica.org.

• Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, 949.498.3322.

Operated by Age Well Senior Services. myagewell.org. Fitness, bridge, bingo, classes, programs, (e.g., Meals on Wheels), and daily lunches. Volunteers welcome.

• 30-plus churches in SC. Volunteers encouraged.

• Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8264.

Swimming, Hiking & Yoga (For more info, san-clemente.org) • SC Aquatics Center, 987 Vista Hermosa, 949.429.8797. Several programs.

• Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 West Avenida Pico, 949.388.2131. Several programs.

• South los Mares, Cerro Rebal and Patriot Trail. Trailhead at end of Camino de los Mares and goes into San Juan Capistrano. 4.7-mile loop. Distant ocean views.

• Pickleball: San Gorgonio Park.

Instructor Bill Miller.

• Tennis: Liberty Park. Instructor Ryan Endraske.

Events • San Clemente Certified Farmers Market, 200 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.0735. Sunday mornings.

• “Cars & Coffee,” car show Saturdays, 9 a.m.-11a.m., Outlets of San Clemente.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MAIN ATTRACTION: MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND SWALLOWS DAY PARADE The heart of the city is the Historic Town Center around the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Learn the story of the migration of the swallows from Argentina at the Mission. Visit the gift shop. Volunteer.

Within walking distance, a variety of activities and restaurants. Trevor’s at the Tracks, Italian Movie Night at the Regency Theatre (about once a month), Ciao Pasta, L’Hirondelle (French), Los Rios District is fun and the oldest residential neighborhood in California, Rancho Capistrano Winery, El Adobe Restaurant, Hennessey’s Tavern (2-for-1 burgers on Tuesday nights), The Swallows (country-western bar).

Events & Volunteering • Major event: The Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebrates the return of the swallows to the SJC Mission.

The Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair take place around St. Joseph’s Day, March,19, throughout downtown San Juan Capistrano. Largest non-motorized, equestrian parade in USA. • San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market: Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 29932 Camino Capistrano.

• San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series (ends September 15): Historic Town Center Park.

• The Ecology Center Market, 32701 Alipaz Street, open daily. A nonprofit organization & exceptional ecological experiences.

• Age 60+ basketball at SJC Community/Senior Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, also operated by Age Well Senior Services. 949.443.6358.

• Greek Festival, September 25-26, Community Center, sjcgreekfest.org.

Consider joining the Chamber of Commerce in each of our three cities.

You will meet new people and make new friends. If you seek new ideas: visit meetup.com for an endless list of activities and clubs. Most important: Get off the couch, out of the house and involved in activities you enjoy. Have fun! We are blessed to live in South Orange County, with so many options.

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

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n conversations with other seniors, I often hear them saying they are worried about their memory. They think they might have early signs of Alzheimer’s, a disease few of us even heard about 20 years ago.

It’s true: Alzheimer’s has become “the new cancer” in terms of our health fears. A recent Harris Poll found that one in three (32%) retirees listed Alzheimer’s as the chronic disease they feared most. It was 11 points higher than cancer, and even 13 points higher than contagious diseases—such as COVID-19.

There is good reason to be concerned. Deaths “A research study from Alzheimer’s have increased 145% since 2000. found that people During the same time, deaths from heart disease (the nation’s historic No.1 killer) have increased who consumed just 7.3%. As we age, the incidence of Alzheimer’s fish at least once increases: 5.3% in people 65 to 74; 13.8% from 75 to a week had a 60% 84; and 34.6% in ages 85 and older. Currently, 1 in 3 seniors dies from dementia. reduced risk for It’s important to understand that Alzheimer’s is Alzheimer’s, just one form of dementia. It is the most common compared to one. Parkinson’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and Frontotemporal Degeneration are others. The those who rarely challenge with Alzheimer’s is that it so often takes or never ate fish.” many years for the symptoms to show themselves and, therefore, finding ways to stop or reverse the disease has been difficult. It’s another reason we fear it so much.

So, what can you do?

A great deal of research on Alzheimer’s has moved toward prevention. There are now clinical trials on effects of exercise, diet, and sleep to determine the value they might have in delaying or preventing Alzheimer’s. The trials are being conducted across the country, as well as right here in OC at UCI MIND, an institute devoted to research on all forms of dementia-related diseases.

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There are many medical problems associated with dementia, including diabetes, midlife obesity, midlife hypertension, and high cholesterol. But you don’t have to wait to start helping yourself reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s.

Some actions to consider: First: Smart choices for your brain health start with heart and blood vessel health. For example, make sure your brain is receiving the oxygen and energy supplies it needs. That means stop smoking, and ensure your blood sugar, blood pressure, weight and cholesterol levels are well-managed. Talk to your doctor about these things.

Second: Research has shown that foods we eat have a significant impact on brain health. Mediterranean diet, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, and MIND diet (a combination of the two) are great ways to eat enough of the proper foods.

These diets all emphasize eating brainhealthy fatty acids like those found in fish, olive oil, and nuts. In fact, a research study found that people who consumed fish at least once a week had a 60% reduced risk for Alzheimer’s, compared to those who rarely or never ate fish.

Third: Regular aerobic exercise is critical for brain health. Of course, it also helps heart health. One research study found walking three or more times a week was associated with a 32% reduced risk for Alzheimer’s.

Fourth: Restful sleep can also help.

It gives the brain a chance to recharge and remove the buildup of toxic proteins. (If you have challenges getting restful sleep, you may want to see a sleep specialist.)

Fifth: Cognitive and social activity is also important. The key is to continue challenging yourself by learning new skills, languages, games and information of any kind. If you aren’t a self-learner, you can always sign up for a class.

Think you have a problem?

If you or your loved ones feel you have memory or other thinking problems, it is important to get an early diagnosis! If you are hiding your memory issue from your loved ones, you are doing yourself and your family a disservice. And there’s a good chance you aren’t hiding it as well as you think.

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An early diagnosis of your memory issues may rule out the other potential non-dementia-related issues like hormone imbalances, depression, or vitamin deficiencies. Your personal physician may perform some of the tests, but it may be a good idea to see a geriatrician or neurologist. Ask them about cognitive testing.

Early diagnosis can also help you and your family access the helpful resources provided by the Alzheimer’s Association and other social service providers, such as support groups, counseling, and education classes. A diagnosis gives the patient a chance to begin appropriate treatments and participate in clinical trials of promising new treatments.

Personally, I can attest to the value early diagnosis meant to my wife, Patty, and me as we went through our journey together. It helped Patty understand and accept what was happening.

And it made it much easier for me and our family members to help explain things to her.

We hope to contribute future articles on memory issues such as the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s vs. those of just simple aging. Or we’ll review some of the myths about Alzheimer’s treatments that are regularly hyped.

In the meantime, there is a great resource you can access at UCI MINDcast: mind.uci.edu/mindcast/. It features helpful information including “Ask the Doc,” a series of video sessions with doctors answering questions on dementia and Alzheimer’s; and “Spotlight on Care,” podcasts on tips from caregivers on how to handle the challenges of Alzheimer’s.

So, the “fears” are understandable.

The numbers and severity are imposing. But you can—and should—create a plan of action. That plan may provide you with the tools and other support to help you manage it.

Steve O’Leary is a dedicated volunteer at UCI MIND, the only federally funded Alzheimer’s disease research center in OC. Steve has also coordinated a men’s caregiver group for the past six years. He has had his own journey, having lost his first wife, Patty, to Alzheimer’s in 2017.

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The Importance of a Smile

BY DR. HAMILTON LE

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The Importance of Gum Health Good oral hygiene is the foundation for the health of your entire body, particularly as one ages. Lack of attention to oral hygiene by failing to brush twice daily and floss at least once a day, may lead to periodontal disease. Genetics, hormonal changes, medications, smoking, immunosuppression, and diabetes are also risk factors that contribute to the development of periodontal disease. 80% of Americans will be afflicted with periodontal disease by age 45, and 4 out of 5 patients with the disease are unaware they have it. Periodontal disease increases with age and 70% of adults 65 years and older have periodontal disease.

What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is characterized by the inflammation of gum tissue, presence of disease-causing bacteria and infection below the gum line. Infection and bacteria in the mouth can cause bone loss, tissue recession and even tooth loss. These infections and bacteria can spread beyond the mouth and lead to disease in other parts of the body.

Treatment may include deep cleanings, LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure), bone regenerative therapy or gum grafting to restore and strengthen tissues that have been damaged.

When should you see a Periodontist? · Unexplained bleeding while brushing or consuming food · Bad breath that continues despite thorough cleaning

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· Loose teeth or gum recession. (Oftentimes, bone loss may be associated with both of these conditions) · Related systemic health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease or osteoporosis.

Periodontists are highly trained surgeons with three-plus years of training beyond dental school. They work with your general dentist to improve esthetics and achieve optimum dental health. In addition to the treatment of periodontal disease, periodontists remove non-restorable teeth, replace missing teeth with implants, treat gum recession with grafts and re-contour gums (crown lengthening) to improve the restorations of existing teeth.

Dr. Raymond Wright is the Periodontist at San Clemente Periodontics & Implants. As a highly trained surgeon. Dr. Wright can perform the following Procedures: tooth extractions, crown lengthening, correction of gummy Smiles, gum/bone grafting, LANAP (laser assisted new attachment Procedure), LAPIP to help with failing/ailing implants, sinus lifts, and single tooth to full mouth dental implants. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to Sanclementeperiodontics. com or call (949)361-4867 (gums)

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A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed dental school plus at least three additional years of advanced training and education in a prosthodontic graduate program. They specialize in treating and handling dental and facial problems that involve restoring missing teeth and jaw structures.

The term “prostho” means replacement and “dentist” means dealing with teeth. Essentially, prosthodontists are THE recognized experts when anything needs to be replaced in your mouth. This can range from a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth and gums in the mouth. While many other dentists can do some of these treatments, prosthodontists are the specialists dedicated to this type of care.

Prosthodontists have advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth. Prosthodontists are considered the leaders of the dental treatment plan. They regularly lead teams of general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions for your dental needs.

They construct oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures such as dentures and removable partial dentures. These specialists also restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, and to individuals with diseases or birth defects.

Choose a prosthodontist because of their advanced education and training, efficiency, and expertise with advanced technology. Prosthodontists are extensively trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for treating complex dental conditions and restoring optimum function and esthetics.

Rigorous training and experience give prosthodontists a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile and the preservation of a healthy mouth.

Dr. Hamilton Le is a board certified prosthodontist and is part of the San Clemente Periodontics & Implants team located at the mouth of Talega in San Clemente, He is a native of Southern California who attended UC Berkeley for his undergraduate training.

After earning his Bachelor’s Degree, he moved to Boston where he attended dental school and a prosthodontics residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As the leading prosthodontist in South Orange County, Dr. Le’s commitment to dentistry and patient care is the foundation for his treatment philosophy, providing you the necessary information to understand your dental needs and concerns. For more information, visit sanclementeperiodontics.com or call 949-361-4867.

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Become a Volunteer with San Clemente Village!

When you hear of San Clemente Village (SCV), you might think it’s a senior living facility. On the contrary, we are a vibrant organization of vetted volunteers who provide social connections, services and transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, planned educational events and social activities for older adults in our beautiful town.

Our vision is to help older residents of San Clemente thrive and live well in their homes.

San Clemente Village is part of the nationwide Village to Village network, which, the website (www.scvillage.org) says, “...pioneered the way for a positive, forward-thinking model for aging.” Village Movement California is our state-run branch, and in 2016, San Clemente was lucky enough to get its’ own Village nonprofit organization. San Clemente Village’s Executive Director is Jan Montague. She has a gerontology background and is also on the state Village Board. Volunteers and board members consist of local residents. Today, San Clemente Village has approximately 65 members and 50 volunteers.

SCV volunteers think of themselves as neighbors helping neighbors. But, did you know that doing good is also good for you? The Mayo Clinic recently published the health benefits of volunteering: 1. Volunteering connects you to others and helps you make new friends and contacts.

2. Volunteering gives a sense of purpose and decreases the risk of depression.

Local Knowledge What to Look for in a Memory Care Community Dementia doesn’t just affect the person who has it. It affects the entire family. It’s often challenging to provide the care your loved one needs while juggling other responsibilities. It’s also hard to know when it’s time for memory care or where to start your research process.

Serra Sol Memory Care helps family members who are walking this journey and can be counted on to provide helpful advice for caregivers. Ultimately, if you feel it’s time to consider a memory care community, our team can help you navigate that process, answering any questions you have.

Not all memory care communities are created equal. When considering a community, you should prioritize a few key concepts, including safety and security, 24/7 caregiver support, comfortable accommodations and amenities, transparent pricing structures, life-enriching activities to encourage socialization and interaction and support for family members What may be most important, though, is finding a place where your loved one will feel at home — something we take seriously at Serra Sol. We strive to create an environment that speaks to the warm embrace of home.

Unlike other health problems, which can come on all at once, dementia is a progressive decline, and there may not be an immediate need to seek memory care. As the decline continues, however, you may come to believe that your loved one needs a stable memory care environment.

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3. Volunteering helps people stay physically and mentally active.

4. Volunteering helps people and changes lives.

As an SCV volunteer, you decide how much and how often you are available to assist our members. For some, it might be a couple of hours a month, but for others, it’s a couple of hours a week. Our volunteers are all ages (18 and above) and come from a variety of backgrounds. Please consider sharing a bit of your time and kindness for others with San Clemente Village. It’s easy, we want volunteering with SCV to be a great experience for you. Call our office today to get started—we can’t wait to meet you!

SCV Volunteers provide services like these: • Transportation (medical appointments within a 20-mile radius & errands 10-miles • Pet assistance and minor home maintenance services (replacing a furnace filter) • Help with computer and phone usage • Assistance with social and educational programs • Volunteers can also help with SCV administrative operations and committees San Clemente Village is reachable by phone from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.

To inquire about volunteer opportunities or membership visit our website at scvillage.org or call 949.441.1348.

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You may wonder, is a move to a community really needed, or will in-home care work? There’s no easy answer, as it depends on your loved one’s specific needs and the availability of family members to be full-time caregivers.

In-home care can be a reasonable solution for some, especially in the early stages of dementia. In many cases, though, memory care becomes the better option. Caregivers at a community like Serra Sol are expertly trained to care for those with dementia. Our professional caregivers can provide the assurance of around-the-clock safety as well as access to medical care.

Programs specific to Serra Sol, like LifeCycles, can provide a peerless level of engagement for those with dementia while also giving family members both relief and full peace of mind.

Serra Sol Memory Care is now open in San Juan Capistrano, and we know that in order to provide a truly inspired life for residents in our care, it’s about much more than making sure a resident’s health-related needs are met. It’s about the little things that mean a lot—warmhearted staff who know your loved one’s favorite activities; comfortable routines that spark positive memories; and opportunities for fun, laughter and joy each day. It’s a community that truly feels like home. To learn more about the Serra Sol way of life or to schedule a tour, visit our website at serrasol.com or call 949.485.2022.

31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, 949.485.2022, RCFE: 306005946, serrasol.com.

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Estate Planning— A Gift You Give to Your Family Gift-giving and estate planning do not typically go together. On the surface, it may be hard to see the gift between the “heretofores” and the “whereins.” However, as a trust administration and probate attorney, there are many gifts that a proper estate plan gives to those left behind. Here are THREE of the most common gifts that loved ones receive from estate planning, and it’s not all about the money.

Gift #1: The Gift of Decision Making Free from Guilt. You’re at the bedside of a hospitalized loved one, and you’re being asked to make medical decisions for this person. You’ve been given no direction on what to do. Fear sets in; what if you make the wrong choice?

Without any directive or guidance, family members make decisions for their loved ones based on the hope of doing the right thing. This hope can often be accompanied by guilt or uncertainty. “What if I made the wrong decision?”

Uncertain decisions could mean a lifetime of survivor’s guilt; never knowing you made the correct choice. An advance directive and detailed instructions for your agent on what your wishes are is a gift to that agent of making the decisions that you want, free of guilt.

Gift #2: The Gift of Savings and Time. With executors’ and attorneys’ fees often being a sizeable part of your estate, and court backlogs causing estates to distribute longer than 2 years, there’s a lot of time and money spent to administer an unplanned estate. A regularly updated comprehensive estate plan can keep an estate out of probate, get much-needed funds into the hands of beneficiaries who need it, and give your family the gift of savings on estate administration expenses and time to get on with their lives. If you’re interested in knowing executors’ and attorneys’ fees for your estate, visit danapointwills. com/probate-and-intestate-succession and check out our Probate Calculator.

Gift #3: Gift of Ease and Peace of Mind. Losing a loved one is difficult and usually, survivors are launched onto an emotional rollercoaster. Someone who is grieving such a loss shouldn’t have to also deal with decisions such as funeral arrangements or probate court filings. An organized estate, and prepaid funeral arrangements, are gifts of peace of mind and ease for the grieving.

Having experienced loss, myself, I can say that for many people who are grieving, decision making can feel overwhelming. Professionally, I have seen the gratitude of loved ones when they are left with direction, clear instructions, or prearranged funerals. Grieving is hard; it shouldn’t be made harder with an overwhelming, chaotic post-death administration. As we enter the gift-giving season, consider getting a comprehensive well-thoughtout estate plan done, because truly, estate planning is the gift that keeps on giving, long after you’re gone.

Law Office of Jan A. Meyer, Dana Point, CA, 949.607.9412, danapointwills.com

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s a culinary nutritionist, Gina Cousineau’s mantra for every meal and snack that she and her clients consume needs to be both “nutritious and delicious.” Her claim to fame is taking highly rated recipes (this chili inspiration came from “Pioneer Women”) and increasing the nutrition content without sacrificing flavor. As the fall season comes our way, the entire family will be asking for this meal on the regular. Enjoy!

Mama G’s Simple Perfect Chili 6 SERVINGS / 307 CALORIES EACH, PLUS TOPPINGS

1 tbsp Olive Oil 4 cloves Garlic, chopped 10 oz (2 cups) Onion, chopped 10 oz (2 cups) Bell Peppers, chopped (any color you like) 10 oz (2 cups) Zucchini, chopped 16 oz Ground Turkey (93/7) 15 oz can Kidney Beans (no/low sodium preferred), drained and rinsed 15 oz can Pinto Beans (no/low sodium preferred), drained and rinsed 15 oz can Tomato Sauce (no/low sodium preferred) 2 tbsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Dried Oregano ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional) 1½ tsp Salt ¼ cup Masa Harina (optional, found in baking section) OR grind up 2 corn tortillas in food processor Optional Toppers: Shredded Cheddar, Avocado, Lime, Cilantro, Pickled Jalapeños

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE

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Heat olive oil, sautéing garlic, onion, peppers and zucchini for 10 minutes. Add ground turkey to the veggies, breaking up, until no longer pink.

Mix in the beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Add one tomato can of water. Stir well, then bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes to one hour, stirring occasionally. The longer it cooks, the better. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Place the masa harina in a small bowl, mixing with ½ cup water, mixing together with a fork. Stir the masa mixture into the chili. Let simmer for another 10 minutes, taste, and adjust the seasonings.

Recommendations from Mama G: Top this bowl of chili with either 1 oz of shredded cheese or 2 oz. of avocado, along with other toppings suggested above.

Gina Cousineau sees clients virtually and in person out of her San Clemente office. Her extensive education—a BS in dietetics and MS in integrative and functional nutrition— chef training, and 30-plus years as a fitness professional allow her to help clients lose weight and improve their health. You can reach her at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com, 949.842.9975, and on Instagram and Facebook @mamagslifestyle. Register for her complimentary weekly newsletter at mamagslifestyle.com.

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the Tritons lost both league matches to eventual league champion Aliso Niguel.

San Clemente was 6-2 in league and finished 8-4 overall, with a playoff win over Murrieta Valley and a second-round loss to Beckman.

This season, San Clemente is loaded with 11 seniors looking to restart that league streak.

The Tritons opened league play with the first crucial match against Aliso Niguel at home on Tuesday, Sept. 21, but results were not available at press time.

San Clemente hosts Dana Hills on Thursday, Sept. 23.

San Clemente plays at Aliso Niguel on Oct. 7 and at Dana Hills on Oct. 12.

League Finals are Oct. 27.

The San Clemente girls volleyball team had nearly its entire season canceled due to the pandemic last season, but the Tritons are making up for lost time with a hot start to the fall season. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

2021 Fall Sports Preview SCHS teams operating at full blast as league play opens

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ast year’s fall sports teams were those most adversely affected by the schedule delays and restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fall sports were delayed three times, schedules were shortened, and limited conditioning camps went on for months from their August start dates.

This year, the San Clemente athletic facilities are as active as ever, and the fall sports season is running at full blast with league play just underway or on the horizon GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The San Clemente girls volleyball team was the first team to start its season back on Aug. 17, and it’s only fitting.

Of all the fall sports last year, girls volleyball was the most affected, as their season was almost entirely canceled. Even when the Tritons did get some games in, it was just a handful, with some being played outdoors. It was hardly a full campaign.

This season, San Clemente has taken this full opportunity and run with it to the tune of a 19-8 record, a 2-0 start in South Coast League play and the No. 10 ranking in the combined CIF-SS Division 1 and 2 poll.

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“They’re so deep. I feel like we have a hundred Swiss army knives,” San Clemente girls volleyball coach Casey Swenson said. “They can all do a bit of everything, and they excel. Sometimes, you get a team that’s balanced, and they’re all going to just keep the ball alive. These girls are just Terminators.”

The Tritons opened South Coast League play with back-to-back road sweeps. San Clemente beat Trabuco Hills, 25-13, 25-18, 25-18, on Sept. 14 and conquered San Juan Hills, 25-20, 25-15, 25-22, on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The Tritons play their first home match of league competition on Thursday, Sept. 23, against rival Dana Hills.

San Clemente closes the first round of league play with a critical match at Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, Sept. 28, before hosting Trabuco Hills on Thursday, Sept. 30.

BOYS WATER POLO The shortened spring season was a time of change for the San Clemente boys water polo program.

First, head coach Logan Powell stepped down in January, so the Tritons went with an interim coach when the season finally got underway in March. That season was limited to a two-week sprint

through the South Coast League, where San Clemente went 1-4 for its first losing league record since 2016. The Tritons had won three straight league titles.

The new head coach of the San Clemente water polo programs is Ikaika Aki, who was last an assistant coach at Loyola Marymount. The Tritons opened the Aki era on Aug. 31 with a win at Beckman, 12-8.

Since then, San Clemente has fought to find its footing through the tournament season. San Clemente is 4-2, with tournament wins over Garces Memorial of Bakersfield, league rival Dana Hills and Costa Mesa.

San Clemente opens the South Coast League on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Capistrano Valley and is home on Oct. 5 against Tesoro.

The Tritons host Dana Hills on Oct. 7, and the Dolphins host San Clemente on Oct. 25.

GIRLS TENNIS The San Clemente girls tennis team got a full South Coast League season in the spring and even qualified for the playoffs; however, the Tritons’ league championship streak was broken.

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY The San Clemente cross country teams were the first teams to return to play last year, and the Tritons’ boys cross country team was particularly successful in the dual meet-only schedule.

San Clemente has taken that success and experience into the full fall campaign with some promising early-season results. The Tritons are ranked No. 5 in the latest CIF-SS Division 1 poll.

Junior Juan Chantaca led San Clemente at the Laguna Hills Invitational two weeks ago with a grade-level win in the Division 1 junior race at 15:58. Sophomore Brett Ephraim also won the sophomore race at 16:28. Senior Hayden Beauchemin finished third in the senior race at 16:47.

San Clemente also competed in the sweepstakes race at the Woodbridge Classic in Corona last weekend. While the Tritons’ team finish and placings weren’t high, the San Clemente runners took to the fast course. Chantaca led the way at 15:10, with Beauchemin not far behind at 15:12. Ephraim finished at 15:31.

San Clemente is next in action at the Dana Hills Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 25.

South Coast League Finals are Nov. 4 at Irvine Regional Park GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY The San Clemente girls cross country team is a bit younger on the experience level than the boys, as the Tritons lost some top runners to graduation, but San Clemente has a strong stable of juniors to take on this full season.

At the Laguna Hills Invitational, San Clemente got a second-place finish from Abigail Howard in the junior Division 1 race at 20:31. Kennedy Banks (20:57) and Sydney Resser (22:00) also finished in the top 10 of the junior race at sixth and 10th, respectively. Jessika Ephraim finished second in the senior race at 20:33.

San Clemente ran in the rated race at the Woodbridge Classic in Corona. Like the boys, the Triton girls didn’t place very high, but they benefited from the fast course.

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Power Outage San Clemente’s offensive struggles continue in 42-0 loss to Edison

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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fter winning its first three games of the season, the San Clemente football team hit a speed bump against Corona del Mar on Sept.

10 and followed that up by falling into a pothole against Edison on Friday, Sept. 17.

The Tritons took their first loss against Corona del Mar, 7-3, at home, and while the offense continued to struggle, the San Clemente defense had stepped up to its task to keep the Tritons within striking distance all game.

Unfortunately for San Clemente, the bottom fell out of the defense last week in a 42-0 loss to Edison at Huntington Beach High School.

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San Clemente’s offense has not scored a touchdown in the past two games. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

That may not be fair to the San Clemente defense, because despite allowing four rushing touchdowns, the Tritons gave up only 93 rushing yards. In the passing game, Edison threw for 312 yards and one touchdown—not otherworldly numbers for a team that won by 42 points.

San Clemente’s defense has proven to be a strong unit all season, allowing only 26 points over the Tritons’ first four games. The defense will surely bounce back. The real problem against Edison was that the defense may have been overworked.

Not only was the San Clemente offense held out of the end zone for a second consecutive game, the Tritons failed to

stay on the field with any lengthy drives and turned the ball over four times.

San Clemente ran for only 43 yards and threw for 148 yards, with three interceptions and a 97-yard fumble return TD. Since scoring 34 points in their opener against Oceanside, the Tritons have scored only 31 points in their past four games, with their last touchdown scored in the final minute at La Costa Canyon three weeks ago. That last San Clemente touchdown was the go-ahead score and the Tritons’ only touchdown in a 13-6 win.

The San Clemente offensive production has dwindled as time has gone on.

The Tritons scored five touchdowns against Oceanside, two against San Jacin-

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to, one against La Costa Canyon, and now none against Corona del Mar and Edison.

San Clemente’s offensive game needs to get in gear quickly, as the Tritons have two more tune-up games before South Coast League play. The road doesn’t get any easier this week, as San Clemente hosts Murrieta Valley on Friday, Sept. 24.

Murrieta Valley is just 2-2, but the Nighthawks have put up plenty of points.

In fact, Murrieta Valley’s last loss might be its most impressive game of the season.

Murrieta Valley scored 63 points in its opener against Apple Valley and another 46 points in its last win on Sept. 10 against Roosevelt of Eastvale, which beat San Juan Hills three weeks ago. Then last week, Murrieta Valley lost by just one point to Norco, 35-34. Norco is ranked No. 7 in California by calpreps.com and sports a win over Santa Margarita, 40-22.

Murrieta Valley is balanced offensively, with an effective air game led by Utah-committed senior quarterback Brandon Ross.

San Clemente and Murrieta Valley have been connected since the 2016 CIF-SS title game, in which the Tritons won their first CIF-SS championship at Murrieta Valley. Both quarterbacks from that game—San Clemente’s Jack Sears and Murrieta Valley’s Hank Bachmeier— are now both at Boise State. SC

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ing potential environmental impacts are insignificant or can be mitigated to a level that is less than significant.

Materials for this project are on-file at the Planning Division, at 910 Calle Negocio, available online, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting Project Planner Jennifer Savage at (949) 361-6186 or SavageJ@san-clemente.org. If you challenge this item 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.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 37-2021-00021955-CL-BC-CTL The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): San Diego Superior Court – Central (Hall of Justice) 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Vincent Renda, Esq., Pinnacle Legal P.C. 9565 Waples Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858)868-5000

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on October 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.

DATE: (Fecha) 05/18/2021 Clerk of the Superior Court, Jacqueline J. Walters, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto)

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

Published: San Clemente Times, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOROTHY MUNSON Case Number: 30-2021-01220873-PR-OP-CJC

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of DOROTHY MUNSON

General Plan Amendment PLN20-036 – Housing Element and Safety Element Updates

A Petition for Probate has been filed by CECIL EDWARD MUNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

Public Hearing to consider a request to adopt environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, certify the Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2021020256) regarding the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve General Plan Amendment PLN20-036 to adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates, and authorize staff to submit the Housing Element Update to the Department of Housing and Community Development.

The Petition for Probate requests that CECIL EDWARD MUNSON 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.

In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, the City prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2021020256) (the “PEIR”) for the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. The PEIR determined that mitigation measures were required to mitigate impacts to a less than significant level for biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, geology and soils, and hazards and hazardous materials. The PEIR further concluded that despite the incorporation of all feasible mitigation measures, the proposed Project would nonetheless result in significant and unavoidable impacts relating to air quality (consistency with air quality plans, criteria pollutants), noise (construction), greenhouse gas emissions (emissions; policy consistency), and transportation (VMT). All remain-

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: A. Date: November 03, 2021 Time: 10:30 a.m. in Dept: C8, B. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1) If you plan

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

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

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Attorney for Petitioner: Joseph A. Walker, Esq. The Walker Law Firm, APC 3991 MacArthur Blvd., Ste. 350, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949)752-2522 Published in: San Clemente Times, Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 NOTICE INVITING BIDS CALLE REAL WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS Project No. 19516 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: CALLE REAL WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 19516 2. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 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 existing 8-inch asbestos cement pipe waterline in Calle Real and replace with 12-inch PVC C900 pipe. Abandon existing Calle Andalucia Pressure Reducing Station and construct new pressure reducing station at the same Calle Real – Calle Andalucia intersection.

Construct pressure regulators at 22 residential sites on Calle Andalucia. Construct check valve vaults at the Calle Mayo and Calle Abril intersections with Calle Real.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed

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5. License and Registration Requirements.

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

Department of Industrial Relations Regis5.2. tration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”).

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.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City.

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the original bid security must

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be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 within 24 hours of the bid opening date and time (excluding weekends and holidays). 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:

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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 in writing via email to Amir K. Ilkhanipour at ilkhanipoura@san-clemente.org no later than Monday, October 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.

OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN CALL REAL WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS Project No. 19516 Bid Opening Date: October 27, 2021

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.

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.

Dated September 23, 2021.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON OCTOBER 7, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 1014 South El Camino Real – Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-006 – Buona Forchetta Shared Parking Agreement and Beer and Wine

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.

A request to establish a shared parking agreement at a mixed use development, located at 1014 S. El Camino Real, to support a restaurant with 32 indoor seats. The request also includes indoor and outdoor beer and wine service for the restaurant.

The subject property’s legal description is Lot 1, of Block 5, of Tract 18065, Assessor’s Parcel Number 692-152-23.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Structures).

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.

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

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.

Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held via teleconference on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Please note that to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public may not physically attend the meeting. However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Zoning Administrator electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/ZAPublicComment.

11.Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the job site (612 Calle Real, San Clemente, CA 92673) on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

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Transmittal by 1:00 p.m. on Zoning Administrator meeting days is recommended.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949)361-6183.

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EMAIL legals@picketfencemedia.com CALL 949.388.7700, ext. 111 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON OCTOBER 6, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 123 Avenida Serra – Architectural Permit 21002 – Busch Accessory Structure A request to consider a detached accessory structure that does not conform to the objective height standard of Section 17.28.270.F.3 for the construction of a new 1,228 square foot two-story accessory structure consisting of a 563 square foot two-car garage on the first floor and a 665 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

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

Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held via teleconference on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Please note that to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public may not physically attend the meeting. However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or live on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Planning Commission electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/PCPublicComment.

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

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949)361-6183.

Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission

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4. The property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except for title.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216612630 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRIGGIN HANDMADE 3408 CALLE SIN RIVAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): JAMIE L BROPHY 3408 CALLE SIN RIVAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2019 /s/JAMIE BROPHY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 08/10/2021.

Published in: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

5. The personal representative has given an exclusive listing to Ryan Schramm of Ryan Schramm Real Estate in San Clemente, CA.

PUBLIC NOTICE GUY R. GIBSON ( SBN 78785) ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV (SBN 214932) GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. 100 Estates Drive Roseville, CA 95678 Telephone: (916) 782-4402 Facsimile: (916) 782-4582 Attorneys for MONICA E. TOSCHI SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE In re the matter of: DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL STEVEN CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL CHEMOTTI, CASE NO. 30-2021-01182393-PR-PL-CJC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE (PROBATE CODE §10300 AND PROBATE CODE §10304) Decedent.

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, subject to confirmation by this court on October 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Department C10, or thereafter within the time allowed by law, MONICA E. TOSCHI, Administrator with Will Annexed of the ESTATE OF DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, of the above-named decedent, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder on the terms and conditions stated below all right, title, and interest of the decedent at the time of death and all right, title, and interest that the estate has acquired in addition to that of the decedent at the time of death, in the real property more specifically described below located in Orange County, California.

2. This real property which the decedent owns an undivided interest is commonly referred to as 446 Calle Miguel, San Clemente, CA 92672, and is more fully described as follows (hereinafter “the property”): “Lot 43, Tract No. 5655 as shown on map recorded in Book 690, Page 12, County of Orange.” (APN: 690-122-04) 3. The property will be sold subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price/the purchaser to assume any encumbrances of record.

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amendment to San Clemente Municipal Code Title 8, Health and Safety, and Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, regarding the 2019 California State Fire Code, local amendments to that code, and related code concerning fires on the beach, to improve fire prevention regulations and enforcement.

Notice is hereby given that the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code is exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) because the amendment has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378, subd. (a).) The language merely clarifies existing language included in the City’s fire code. In the alternative, this Ordinance falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), which exempts activity from CEQA where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.”, and therefore these amendments do not constitute a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., title 14, § 15000 et seq.) and therefore are exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required.

6. Bids or offers are invited for this property and must be in writing and can be mailed to the Administrator of the estate, MONICA E. TOSCHI, in c/o ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV of GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. at 100 Estates Drive Roseville, CA 95678 or delivered to ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV personally, at any time after the first publication or posting of this notice and before any sale is made.

7. Bids must be sealed and will be opened at the law office of GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. on or before October 4, 2021.

8. The sale of the property herein described will be made upon the following terms and conditions: (1) Minimum price of $1,400,000.00 plus ten (10%) percent of the first $10,000.00 and five (5%) percent of the balance minus $10,000.00; (2) All cash with at least $36,000.00 to accompany the offer by certified check; (3) the balance to be paid on confirmation of sale by the court; (4) sale not contingent upon written appraisal; and (5) sale is probate sale and is subject to court confirmation.

9. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording of conveyance. Examination of title, recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and any title insurance policy shall be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers.

The draft Ordinance is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director, in the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6196. 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.

10. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

11. Any appearances at the October 5, 2021 hearing must be by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/ probate-mentalhealth.html to appear for probate hearings; and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on October 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communica¬tion to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.

12. For further information and bid forms, contact ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV at GIBSON & TUTTLE, INC. at 100 Estates Drive, Roseville, CA 95678.

DATE: September 9, 2021 MONICA E. TOSCHI, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Daniel S. Chemotti DATE: September 9, 2021 ERNEST H. TUTTLE, Attorney for MONICA E. TOSCHI, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Daniel S. Chemotti PUBLIC NOTICE

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216614702 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEIBENSON FAMILY PARTNERSHIP 1361 CALLE AVANZADO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): LEIBENSON FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 7, 2011 12 CALLE TEJADO

Amendments of the San Clemente Municipal Code Sections 8.16.050 and 12.32.050 Concerning Local Fire Regulations and Amendments to the 2019 California Fire Code Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente shall conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance introduced by the City Council on September 7, 2021 related to a City-initiated

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SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 BJORNSSON FAMILY TRUST 12 CALLE TEJADO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a LEIBENSON FAMILY TRUST DATED JANU/s/ IVAN LEIBENSON, IVAN LEIBENSON, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 09/02/2021.

Published in: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01206422 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Cooper Clare Woodworth; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Cooper Clare Woodworth PROPOSED NAME A. Cooper Clare Casanova The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 10/13/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Room: Remotely . The address of the court is 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 08/11/2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01208843 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Angelo Deerbourne Carney Gomez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Angelo Deerbourne Carney Gomez PROPOSED NAME A. Angelo Deerbourne Vidrine Carney The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 10/05/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100

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TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: August 25, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Marie Le; and Does 1 through 30, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Dennis F. Penn, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más

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información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

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Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE MEREDITH CANYON (SJC) Take Las amblas East off the I-5 Fwy Saturday, Sept. 5, a.m. to p.m.

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WANTED SAN CLEMENTE COIN COLLECTOR IS BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY Paying top dollar for old coins and currency. Free no obligation appraisals. Example - Silver Coins 19 and before: ollars 1 .00 up, alves .50, uarters 3. 5, imes 1.50.

Buying pennies, proof sets, etc. Call or Text ave. . 9.3590

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 37-2021-00022977-CL-BC-NC Judge Cynthia A Freeland The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, North County Division 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA 92081 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Clay D. Renick 7040 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 104-285, Carlsbad, CA 92011 619-322-5695

HELP WANTED Laboratory Support Technician O A Services, Inc. O A is a rm specializing in geotechnical engineering, special inspection, and materials testing services. e have an opening for a part time position in our San Clemente office.

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum quali cations: igh school diploma • Basic level computer skills Must possess a valid California river’s License, a clean driving record and 100 vehicle insurance • Ability to lift 40 lbs The following certi cations are a plus: ACI Concrete Field or Laboratory Testing Technician or other ACI certi cations uclear Gauge Certi cation/ A MAT Certi cation Position responsibilities include: riving to project sites for concrete cylinder sample or other sample pickups and drop offs Support engineers/geologists with required labor for eld investigations Assist and support laboratory testing To apply, please send an email to hwilcox@ usa-nova.com with your resume and any certications with the subject Laboratory Support Technician.”

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OBITUARY

Leonard L “Johnny” Johnson

• Fictitious Business Notice (FBN/DBA) • Name Changes • Lien Sale • Alcoholic Beverage License • Notice to Creditors • Petitions for Probate • Trustee Sale • Summons – Divorce – Civil • Annual Report • Non-Responsibility • Dissolution of Partnership

August 18, 1929-August 27, 2021

On Friday, August 27, 2021, Leonard L “Johnny” Johnson, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at age 92.

He was born on August 18, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Len and Roberta Johnson. He married his sweetheart Cherie Thompson out of high school, and together they raised three children. While the kids were growing, he took them camping and water skiing on the weekends. It

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was great fun for all.

He was a car guy who restored many cars, the kids often helping with the restoration. He took them to many car meets, including black powder meets to such places as Friendship, Indiana. Johnny also took great pride in growing beautiful roses. He was an avid golfer, tennis player, and connoisseur of cowboy shows.

Cherie helped him get a job as a field tech for Byron Jackson. He learned the pump business inside and out. He traveled the world and retired at age 75 with the title of Worldwide Sales Manager.

He will be missed greatly.

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Where Did Our Beaches Go? Erosion from Dana Point Through San Onofre Is Quickly Changing Our Favorite Surf Spots

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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and. It’s one of the key components when it comes to good surf.

And for anybody who’s spent time in the waters between Dana Point and San Onofre over the years, you’ve probably become acutely aware that there’s less sand on our beaches today than ever.

It’s something I hear surfers talking about every time I’m in the lineup around here.

“There were waves breaking, and throwing big boulders on the train tracks,” reported one surfer at Cotton’s last week.

With every passing swell, the erosion gets worse, and whether it’s threatening the train tracks down at Cotton’s Point or the homes along Beach Road in Capo Beach, we’re losing our beaches at a frightening pace.

Spending time down at Lower Trestles for the Rip Curl WSL Finals, it was very apparent how critical things have gotten.

When the Championship Tour first started coming to Lowers in the early 2000s, there was enough beach to set up all the

Large waves that the El Nino storm of 1988 brought to San Clemente’s waters crash into the municipal pier.

Photo: Fred Swegles/Daily Sun-Post

contest infrastructure on the sand and still have room for an access road and plenty of space for fans to spread out.

Not so much this year. The event site had to be largely reconfigured to fit in the limited space without intruding on the wetlands. And as far as fan viewing, the throngs of surf-stoked folks stretched from Middles to Uppers with little open space to spare.

Or what about the seawall in front of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station that is bombarded by waves every time there’s some swell and a high tide?

There are environmentalists and activists who have been documenting this due to their concern for public safety.

And while there are ongoing conversations happening and plans being made by various agencies, at the moment, it

GROM OF THE WEEK

XANDER FANNING

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ith all the recent talk about world champs, this week’s Grom of the Week goes to young pup Xander Fanning. Son of threetime world champ Mick Fanning and his wife, Breeana, Xander and his family these days are splitting their time between a new home in San Clemente and the Gold Coast of Australia.

Feeling right at home in his new neighborhood, Xander’s already been establishing himself down at Lowers. He celebrated his first birthday earlier this summer, and Mick reports that “the little man is loving his time in

would appear things are going to get worse before they get better.

“Shoreline erosion is expected to accelerate with sea level rise and will likely be the most significant hazard impacting coastal resources in San Clemente due to ‘coastal squeeze,’” reads the city of San Clemente’s Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, issued in October 2019.

“While the City has a long history of addressing coastal hazards, this is the first focused endeavor by the City to identify possible responses to climate change impacts at the coast, including adaptation strategies based on preparedness, avoidance, and/or protection from the risks projected to occur over time,” continues the report.

So, where’s all the sand going, and what do we do now? I’d love to tell you

the ocean.”

And while Xander’s still a little too young to paddle out and rip Lowers on his own, he’s been loving his tandem rides with his pops. No doubt the kid’s going to be a weapon at Lowers and Snapper Rocks for decades to come.

Of course, Xander’s not the youngest surfer to be featured here as Grom of the Week. That honor goes to Canyon Gudauskas, son of Patrick and Hanalei Gudauskas, who incidentally just celebrated his second birthday.

In terms of the future at Lowers, Xander and Canyon are undoubtedly going to be splitting peaks sooner rather than later—and when this next grom squad takes over, everyone better look out. SC

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

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I knew, but rather than getting that civil engineering degree I first pursued with the hopes of addressing issues like this, I switched to an English major after realizing I was no good at calculous and chemistry.

As a lifelong surfer, though, there are a few things that seem obvious.

For starters, sand is a migratory substance that shifts up and down the coast depending on currents, swells and storms, and manmade structures like the breakwaters in Dana Point, Newport Beach and Long Beach interrupt that natural sand flow.

Decades after they were built, we’re still learning about the impacts they have on the marine environment.

Another component is that the creeks and arroyos in the area don’t flow out to the sea like they used to and replenish the sand on the beaches. The San Juan Creek and San Mateo Creek, among other smaller waterways, were critical to our beaches, but now, thanks to drought and being siphoned on further upstream, they only reach the ocean after extended periods of heavy winter rains.

As surfers, the loss of sand and shrinking of our beaches directly impact what we do. And as surfers, we owe it to our playgrounds to help be part of the solution.

It’s nothing that’s going to be fixed overnight. It’s going to take a large-scale, holistic approach from local, state and federal agencies. But we can start by acknowledging the situation and talking openly about it.

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

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 8-10 Catalina: 20-30’ Thursday: Blend of South/southwest and Northwest swells rolls in with waist to chest high waves, (3-4’). Light/variable winds for much of the morning, rise to a moderate West/northwest sea breeze over the afternoon, then ease by the evening.

Outlook: South/southwest swell slowly builds through the rest of the week, for waist to shoulder high surf on Friday, (3-4’+), picking up to chest to head high, (4-5’) by Sunday. Friday and the weekend have light/variable winds in the early mornings, followed by light+/moderate afternoon onshores.

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