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Growing the Future

San Juan Capistrano Celebrates Earth Day E Y E O N S J C / PAG E 3

A row of freshly planted citrus trees bask in the sunlight at The Ecology Center on Earth Day, April 22. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Five things San Juan should know this week San Juan Capistrano Celebrates Earth Day THE LATEST: The San Juan Capistrano community got into the Earth Day spirit on Monday, April 22, as the Capistrano Unified School District and local organizations took steps toward a more sustainable future.

San Juan Hills High School kicked off the day by officially introducing its new solar panel system in the student parking lot. Converting San Juan High to solar power is estimated to provide the school with an energy cost savings of $8 million over the system’s 25-year lifespan.

As part of an $18 million solar panel project, which the district’s Board of Trustees approved in December 2017, Monday’s unveiling marked the first of six new solar panel systems being installed at CUSD high schools and the CUSD Education Center.

The district had been encouraged to make the switch to solar in 2016, when a coalition of students from four CUSD high schools had petitioned for solar panels on every high school campus. The group, Solar Students, comprised students from San Juan Hills High, Dana Hills High, San Clemente High and Tesoro High.

Later in the day, The Ecology Center welcomed a handful of students from Kinoshita Elementary School and Del Obispo Elementary School to plant several citrus trees, helping to build the center’s ecological food forest.

“I love working with children, as they are the future,” said Executive Director Evan Marks.

Because The Ecology Center had an Earth Day celebration over the weekend, Marks said they wanted to use Earth Day to actually focus on the work.

“Today was really a way to progress the vision of The Ecology Center, which is to build a model for regenerative agriculture and a place where the community can be nourished and be inspired,” Marks said.

While the center currently offers U-Pick Strawberries days on the weekends, in the future, Marks said he envisions the community being able to come and also pick fresh apples and citrus fruits from the trees.

Congressman Mike Levin, who’s from San Juan and represents California’s 49th The Capistrano Dispatch April 26-May 9, 2019

Congressman Mike Levin helps Ecology Center Executive Director Evan Marks plant an olive tree on Earth Day, April 22. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

District—it encompasses many South County cities—stopped by the center for a guided tour in honor of Earth Day. During the tour, Levin was able to pick some fresh strawberries to bring home to his family, but not before first being put to work, as the Congressman helped Marks plant an olive tree.

“This is an amazing facility. I hope all of the families of South County come and enjoy our sustainable community that’s been built here,” Levin said. “I’m really grateful for the tour today, and it’s particularly important on Earth Day to remember the importance of sustainable agriculture.”

Levin said he also plans to come back to visit the tree he helped plant, as well as return with his wife and two kids so they, too, can learn about sustainable agriculture.

And to cap off Earth Day, some members of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby gathered at Bravo’s California Fresh off Rancho Viejo Road, where they brought their own food containers to take home leftovers.

The gathering was organized to raise awareness to reduce waste and encourage the use of more recyclables and reusable products, according to Group Leader Larry Kramer, who credited the idea to fellow member Frank Larkin.

Larkin stressed that the idea was in no way meant to be a critique of the Bravo restaurant chain.

As a former restaurant owner, Larkin said he understands a restaurant’s expenses when it comes to providing to-go containers that he knows will likely wind up being tossed out instead of reused.

“People won’t reuse them; they’ll just throw them in the trash,” he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Larkin said he would like to see restaurants begin encouraging patrons to bring their own containers,

either through an incentive program in which customers can receive discounts or by offering re-usable containers that the customers can purchase and bring back for future visits.

Holding up his glass container, Larkin said, “Once people get in the habit, they’ll carry one like this in their car.”—Shawn Raymundo

Orange County’s Homeless Population Reaches Nearly 7,000 THE LATEST: A preliminary report on this year’s Point-in-Time count shows that Orange County’s homeless population sharply increased by about 43% between 2017 and 2019.

According to the report, which the county released on Wednesday, April 24, the homeless population in Orange County is at 6,860—up from the 4,792 homeless individuals recorded in 2017.

“The data collected during the Point in Time contains valuable information that the County and our community stakeholders will use to ensure resources are distributed to best serve those experiencing homelessness,” said Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, this year’s chairperson, in a press release.

Much of the homeless population resided in the county’s central region, which accounted for 3,332 individuals. The North County tally was 2,765, while South County had a homeless population of 763.

The count found 32 homeless individuals residing in Dana Point, 62 in San Juan Capistrano and in San Clemente there were 145—96 of whom were unsheltered.

The South County city with the largest homeless population was Laguna Beach with 147.

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Roughly 58 percent, or 3,961 of the total homeless individuals counted, were unsheltered, according to the data.

Of the total homeless population in the county, 311 were veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserves. About 270 were “transitional aged youth” between the ages of 18 and 24, while homeless seniors aged 62 and older totaled 677.

The county notes that the number of emergency shelter beds jumped from 1,149 in 2017 to 2,539 in 2019—a nearly 121% increase. The data also shows that the number of transitional housing beds decreased by 2.65% over the two-year period.

The average occupancy of the emergency shelter beds and transitional housing beds in 2019 was about 79% and 78%, respectively, according to the report.

The federally mandated Point-in-Time count took place on Jan. 23 and 24, with the help of more than 1,000 volunteers throughout the county.

WHAT’S NEXT: Bartlett, who represents the county’s 5th District, encompassing Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, recently noted in her State of the South County address earlier this month that she intends to meet with elected officials and city managers to discuss the numbers and “truly focus on what we are going to do moving forward.”—SR

Green to Step Down as Assistant City Manager THE LATEST: Assistant City Manager Jacob Green recently announced that he’ll be leaving his post at city hall as he plans to pursue a new career path in the private sector.

Green, who has worked for the city for three years, said he accepted a position with Interwest Consulting Group, where he’ll build and oversee its new Organizational Development and Leadership Practice Group.

“I have accepted a great opportunity in the private sector to apply the lessons I learned during my career in the public sector to assist other local government agencies, specifically in areas of leadership development, project management, public affairs, and public safety and emergency management,” Green said in an email.

Though excited for the new opportunity to help more cities throughout the region, Green said it was a difficult decision.

“It has been a great honor to serve the City of San Juan Capistrano and work under one of the best in the business, City Manager Ben Siegel,” Green wrote. “Ben, in collaboration with a very supportive (Cont. on page 4) thecapistranodispatch.com

EYE ON SJC (Cont. from page 3) City Council and a top-notch work force, have positioned San Juan Capistrano for a very strong future. I look forward to watching the City’s continued success.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Siegel said Jacob’s last day will be May 24, and he is currently working on a transition plan.

“Jacob has been a tremendous asset to the organization and has made significant contributions over the past three years,” Siegel wrote in an email. “We appreciate all of his hard work and wish him the best in his new role.”—SR

City Council Tables Development Plans on Northwest Open Space THE LATEST: Until inconsistencies in the city’s language on land use and zoning descriptions can be ironed out through a public workshop process, any development projects on San Juan Capistrano’s Northwest Open Space have been put on pause.

With Councilmember Derek Reeve opposed, city council on April 16 voted, 4-1, to suspend the city’s plans to build the Native American cultural site called Putuidem Village, as well as pause upcoming negotiations with Red Tail Acquisitions, which has proposed developing a camping and “glamping” facility on the land.

At issue are discrepancies in land-use descriptions found in the city’s general plan.

During the meeting, Reeve and Mayor Pro Tem Troy Bourne brought those concerns

Ocean Warriors

Groos brothers give back through Great Opportunities

BY FRED SWEGLES, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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ou might be surprised to learn that some of the most ocean-conscious children in California live in a town that doesn’t have a beach.

Most of them are residents of San Juan Capistrano, four to five miles upstream from where San Juan Creek meets the sea at Doheny State Beach.

These kids are all about the ocean, members of an eco-themed youth organization known as Great Opportunities.

Since 2002, the nonprofit has taught some 3,000 low-income, at-risk kids to swim and to discover an ocean that is so close to their community. Free activities include the swim classes, summer camps, field trips to seven area beaches and a bicycle ownership and maintenance program.

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to the forefront in response to threats of a legal challenge lobbed by a former mayor.

In the weeks since the council voted in favor of negotiating with Red Tail, many San Juan residents—a handful of former councilmembers, in particular—have spoken out against the camping and “glamping” proposal. Mayor Brian Maryott voted against the negotiations and has also been vocal in his opposition to Red Tail’s plans.

“If we’re going to halt the work, then let’s halt the work across the board,” Maryott said.

Maryott introduced the motion to halt the potential development projects on the open space and conduct a public workshop on how the community wants the property used.

During the meeting, city staff had presented a report on a scaled-down version of Putuidem Village, which had been modified to help keep costs under the city’s $2.118 million budget.

Staff had projected getting the bid out by the summer and awarding the contract in the fall, with completion of the project estimated for next spring.

Public comments on the project were positive, as the few who did speak on the plans urged the council to move forward.

However, after the meeting, Patricia Martz, president of the California Cultural Resources Preservation Alliance, Inc., said the council’s decision not to move forward with Putuidem was “awful,” calling it another broken promise to Native Americans.

“Once again, the Native Americans get dumped on, and this is happening again.

Breaking promises, breaking treaties,” she said. “It’s gone on for hundreds of

years, and this is the same thing; they’re breaking a treaty to honor Native Americans. Honor all the things they did for this city.”

The bicycle and beach awareness programs promote pedal power as a way to make beaches accessible to the kids, with OCTA buses as another handy option.

Every September, on California Coastal Cleanup Day, kids from Great Opportunities will do their part for the ocean by performing cleanups of San Juan Creek. Then in the spring, to celebrate Earth Day, the kids perform cleanups in their own backyard.

This spring’s event, on April 27, will be in Capistrano Villas, a high-density, lowincome community where Great Opportunities is based.

“We tell them that the ocean begins at your backdoor,” said Eric Groos, a former San Clemente lifeguard who co-founded Great Opportunities with his brother, David, also a former lifeguard.

The work of the brothers has also been recognized by Congressman Mike Levin, who recently named them as Constituents of the Month for April.

We asked the Groos brothers about their mission:

trash in the outdoors moves to the ocean.

We focus on the five zones: 1) your front door, 2) gutters and drains, 3) creek and watershed, 4) the beach, tide pools and river mouth, and 5) the ocean is where we fish for food.

Q. How does cleanup of a usually dry creek, inland, help the ocean?

A. We teach that it’s all connected. All

WHAT’S NEXT: According to City Manager Ben Siegel, the scheduling of the public forum could be done soon, but when it comes to initiating a zone change, it would need to go through bureaucratic steps, such as going to the planning commission for a hearing and undergoing an environmental review. The city could be looking at a time frame of three to six months, he estimated.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of the story can be found at thecapistranodispatch. com.—SR

Levin to Introduce Bill Prioritizing SONGS in Removal of Spent Nuclear Fuel THE LATEST: Following a tour of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) on Tuesday, April 16, Rep. Mike Levin, D-CA, announced his plans to formally introduce legislation that could give priority to the nuclear power plant when it comes to removing its spent nuclear fuel.

Levin said the bill, referred to as the “The Spent Fuel Prioritization Bill,” would require the U.S. Department of Energy to consider a set of three criteria when determining which sites to first begin offloading nuclear waste.

The three criteria: operating status, population density and earthquake hazard

Q. How does a cleanup in Capistrano Villas help the ocean?

A. It’s more than a just a cleanup. It’s a

lifestyle. We build community pride, have them take ownership of their environment, be proud where we live, all in a positive way.

Great Opportunities uses the aquatic world as a tool to build the youths’ confidence.

Q. What activities do you offer the kids to balance environmental stewardship with fun?

A. To keep costs down, we reuse, rebuild

and recycle items. We build SUPs and canoes out of one-gallon water bottles. We kayak and SUP in Dana Point Harbor, picking up floating plastic. Kids make bracelets out of used bike chains and trade them for a donation. We police the areas we travel to and explore. We believe that every day is Earth Day.

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proximity. Under the proposed measure, the energy department would give priority to sites that are near cities with a large population, have been decommissioned or in the process of decommissioning and are located near heavy earthquake activity and fault lines.

“As you may know, there are two active faults and a whole network of inactive faults around this facility,” Levin told reporters during a press conference at SONGS alongside fellow Congressman Harley Rouda, D-CA. Levin’s move to introduce the bill, which he said he’d be doing when he returns to Washington, comes weeks after he had submitted a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, asking for $25 million in appropriations to fund a consolidated storage program that would remove fuel from the nation’s offline and decommissioned nuclear plants.

WHAT’S NEXT: While the new bill works its way through Congress, a new SONGS task force Levin has been putting together will work to address a litany of technical and policy questions related to the removal of the spent nuclear fuel.

The task force, which is being cochaired by Greg Jaczko, the former chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Rear Admiral Leendert Hering, Sr., was expected to meet Thursday, April 25.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of the story can be found at thecapistranodispatch. com.—SR

Q. What role does your bicycle program play?

A. GO2 is our bike program. We give out

hundreds of used bikes to assist in the offset of travel costs for the kid. Plus, it’s great exercise. These used bikes need maintenance, so the GO2 Program offers a do-it-yourself bike clinic. This helps build pride of ownership.

Q. How did two ocean lifeguards from San Clemente come to start a program like this in San Juan?

A. We learned about the “stoke” early on in

our lives, with a long history in the ocean.

We were blessed as youths to grow up in San Clemente. We wanted to share that moment in our lives.

Q. How can more kids (as well as sponsors and adult supporters) become involved, share the vibe?

A. The most important thing, to be successful,

is show up. Passion and grace are an awesome tool to share with a kid, and it is fantastic to give it away. We offer a wide variety of activities throughout the year. Contact us at info@ greatopps.org to see how you can plug in. CD thecapistranodispatch.com

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Levin Names Great Opportunities Co-Founders as Constituents of the Month As part of his ongoing program to recognize residents of California’s 49th Congressional District who have worked to support their local community, Rep. Mike Levin this month named David and Eric Groos, brothers who co-founded the nonprofit Great Opportunities in San Juan Capistrano, as Constituents of the Month.

Great Opportunities formed in 2002 to help at-risk children learn how to swim while offering bicycle and beach programs that promote the care of oceans.

“Each month, I recognize constituents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and make the country stronger,” Levin wrote in a letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. “As co-founders of a nonprofit that provides underserved and at-risk youth with outdoor recreational activities, there is no question that Eric and David are deserving of this recognition.”

Levin went on to note that the brothers’ organization plays a pivotal part in helping “socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.”

“Eric and David provide kids in my district with more than just recreational activities—they are providing experiences that will help kids develop leadership and problem-solving skills, which will serve them well throughout their lives,” Levin wrote.

Local Skatepark Group to Host Third Skate Jam The San Juan Capistrano Skatepark Coalition will host its 2019 Skate Jam at the Community Center in May, as the group continues to promote its mission of getting a skatepark constructed in the city.

The Skate Jam on May 18 will provide a safe and legal environment for the city’s skateboarders to practice tricks on quarter pipes, rails, ramps and a two-stair ledge box for grinding. There will also be giveaways, a taco cart and music.

Peter Carey, president of the nonprofit group, said the event will mostly allow the skateboarders to free-skate, but there also will be a couple of best-trick competitions, as well as some skate games.

To continue raising awareness for the need for a skatepark in San Juan, the nonprofit group will put on its third Skate Jam over the past year. This past August, the group held its inaugural Skate Jam, with dozens of teens and their families participating in the event.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Because I Love You (BILY) Meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday.

Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing because of their children’s (adults or minors) poor choices. San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. bilysc.org.

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A budding skateboarder plays on ramps during the August 2018 Skate Jam, the San Juan Capistrano Skate Park Coalition’s first official event at the San Juan Sports Park. Photo: Alex Groves.

A conceptual design of the skatepark that the city approved in March 2017 is estimated to cost nearly $1.96 million to construct. It’s tentatively planned to be built on the northwest end of the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park.

Though the Skate Jam isn’t a fundraising event, Carey has said the 2019 goal is to raise $1 million toward the skatepark’s construction.

In conjunction with latest Skate Jam, Carey has organized the inaugural San Juan Capistrano Community Supporters Run on May 4, when both adults and kids can participate by running or walking on 1K and 5K courses.

The run is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. at Cook La Novia Park in San Juan.

The price to participate ranges from $25 to $40, with all of the proceeds being donated to the Skatepark Coalition. Register for the run the morning of the event or online at eventbright.com.

Free Legal Clinic for OC Veterans The state of California Department of Veterans Affairs awarded the Orange County Veterans Service Office (OCVSO) and Veterans Legal Institute (VSI) a $49,000 grant in support of mental health outreach and support services for California military veterans.

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Fiesta Days Event Celebrates San Juan’s History

San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club 6:15 p.m. The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano meets every Wednesday at the San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road. For more information, visit sjcrotary.org.

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Sunday, April 28, marks the seventh annual Fiesta Days event in San Juan Capistrano.

The annual event, organized by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, gives the local community an opportunity to explore the city’s historic district on Los Rios Street.

This year’s event will feature a maskmaking demonstration from Diane Lewis, in anticipation of the Society’s new exhibit set to open next month.

Visitors can tour all of the historic buildings while docents provide talks on the history of each one. The ongoing Portola Exhibit in the Leck House will also be on display, highlighting the events of the Portola Expedition and its significance to California’s history.

Guests can also enjoy some of the famous homemade tortillas and salsas from Bea Torres, as well as Bob Minty’s whaling exhibit. And for the kids, there will be plenty of arts and crafts activities.

The event is scheduled from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and is free to the public.

Coffee Chat 8 a.m. A spirited town hall forum on community issues. Occurs every Friday at Hennessey’s Tavern, 31761 Camino Capistrano.

All are welcome. Follow Coffee Chat SJC on Facebook for more information.

Census Bureau Seeks Thousands of Workers for 2020 Count

Design Review Committee 4:30 p.m. The City’s Design Review Committee will meet at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. To see the agenda, visit sanjuancapistrano.org.

In preparation for the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire thousands of temporary workers to assist in the decennial count and earn some additional income.

Such positions include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff and supervisory staff, according to the agency.

Those interested in applying for positions must be U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number and 18 years or older.

To apply, go to 2020census.gov/en/jobs.

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TUESDAY, MAY 7 City Council Meeting 5 p.m. The city’s governing body will meet at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. To see the agenda, visit sanjuancapistrano.org WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 CUSD Board of Trustees Workshop 6 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District governing body will hold a workshop session at district offices, 33122 Valle Road. To see the board’s agenda, visit capousd.org.

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Business Spotlight: Bagel Bistro

Bagel Bistro features a wide assortment of traditional and gourmet bagels. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

BAGEL BISTRO 30889 Gateway Place, Suite F-2 Rancho Mission Viejo, 949.503.1032 Rancho Mission Viejo has a new bagel

shop in town, as Bagel Bistro opened its doors in the Sendero Marketplace earlier this month.

While bagels are clearly the specialty, the store also offers an all-day breakfast menu, lunch items such as deli sandwiches, a full

espresso bar and pastries.

What sets Bagel Bistro’s bagels apart from typical bagel shops is its gourmetstyle bagels, co-owner Pauline Chung said.

She noted that she and her husband, Kevin, make marinara and pesto bagels that pair nicely with some of their sandwich options and, of course, their pizza bagels.

All the bagels, Pauline said, are made from scratch and are vegan, with the exception of those baked with cheese on them.

The whole process of making the bagels takes about two days, with Kevin typically coming in around midnight to prep for the 5:30 a.m. opening, according to Pauline.

Though new to South County, the Chungs operated another Bagel Bistro for about a dozen years in Palm Desert. The couple decided to escape the desert heat and relocate their family to the Ranch about a year ago.

“It’s very beautiful here, very green, ranch-style living,” Pauline said. “Everyone here is so friendly.”

Pauline said the shop does have a bit of a following, as they’ve encountered quite a few customers in RMV who recognized the shop from Palm Desert.

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Sunset Hike: Twilight in the Trees

6-8 p.m. Celebrate Arbor Day with a twilight hike through the oaks and sycamores of The Reserve. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children to participate. The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy. 28811 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.9778. rmvreserve.org.

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Habitat Gardening

9:30-10:30 a.m. Join native plant expert and landscape designer Colin Dunleavy for an engaging discussion on the importance of habitat gardening and how you can use your garden to create habitat for native fauna. Tree of Life Nursery 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.728.0685. californianativeplants.com.

MAY 4

Astronomy Night

8:15-10:15 p.m. Enjoy an evening outdoors as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations and peer through telescopes. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children to participate. The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy. 28811 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.9778. rmvreserve.org.

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

The road to becoming a city can be a long and arduous process.

In Rancho Mission Viejo, an unincorporated territory in South Orange County, cityhood is on the horizon, but it is not likely for another couple of decades, according to Mike Balsamo, senior vice president of governmental relations for the Ranch.

“I think there is long-term potential for future cityhood, but it’s a very deliberate and patient time frame,” Balsamo recently told The Capistrano Dispatch, adding, “I think in the long run, The Ranch, looking out 20 years, The Ranch has the potential to have that mix of land uses, a complete sort of picture, where there is potential to become its own city.”

Lisa Bartlett, who in her role as this year’s chairperson of the Orange County Board of Supervisors essentially acts as RMV mayor, also acknowledged earlier this month that the community will eventually become a city.

“I also wanted to mention the possibility of South County expanding by doing construction of 14,000 units in our newest community Rancho Mission Viejo, which will incorporate more than half of that space as open space and will essentially bring a new city down the road to South County,” Bartlett said.

According to The Ranch, RMV incorporates 23,000 acres, with 17,000 of it allocated for

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Monday Trail Clearing and Weeding

The sun begins to set on the Rancho Mission Viejo community. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

permanent open space and the remaining 6,000 acres designated as residential.

As an unincorporated area, RMV is under the jurisdiction of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. When a community becomes an incorporated city, the responsibility of local government shifts from the Board of Supervisors to a city council.

Before RMV is ready to initiate the process of incorporation, Balsamo said a lot will need to occur.

“First of all, we’re not even a quarter of the way through the build-out,” Balsamo said of the Ranch’s ongoing expansion. “So we’ve got the vast majority ahead of us.”

Balsamo said RMV first needs to establish a viable revenue base through sales taxes from businesses in order to pay for the services needed by the city.

“I think the reality in today’s environment here in California, it is very challenging in terms

of public financing. It’s very challenging for a new city to be created,” he said. “You have to have a solid tax base, a robust base of employment generating sales tax in order to be viable.

We’re not anywhere near that time yet.”

Pointing to RMV’s Environmental Impact Report, which was approved by the county in 2004, Balsamo said there are about 5.5 million square feet of commercial-type uses designated on the Ranch, giving the community the capacity to develop and reach viability from a market standpoint.

According to the state’s guide on incorporation, there are five main stages in the incorporation process: Initiation; Application to LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission); LAFCO staff review; LAFCO Commission Hearing; and Election.

Once initiated, the process of reorganizing an unincorporated area into an established city should take about three years.

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7:30-9:30 a.m. Start off your week by working on maintaining Reserve land while enjoying a walk through nature.

Participants will spend a couple of hours cleaning up the trails of The Reserve that traverse through oak woodlands and grasslands. Drinks, snacks, gloves and tools are provided. The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy. 28811 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.9778. rmvreserve.org.

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Lecture: Dangerous Snakes of Orange County 7 p.m. Join The Reserve to learn all about dangerous snakes in Orange County, including how to identify them, where they live and what to do if you encounter one.

Guest House in Rancho Mission Viejo.

949.489.9778. rmvreserve.org.

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Welcome to A New You Growth is part of life, and every day is an opportunity to be better than who we were the day before.

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ypically, we’ll find ourselves itching to embrace a healthier lifestyle around the New Year in an effort to take on a “New You” persona. As they say, “New Year, New You.” But oftentimes, we’ll encounter situations over our lifetime in which we’re forced to modify our everyday habits and outlook, giving us a chance to reinvent ourselves. That’s certainly not a terrible thing, as it shows we’re capable of adapting and evolving.

Being “A New You” can vary by the individual. A New You can be someone who simply wants to learn more, be kinder to others or watch less television. Little steps like those can ultimately lead to greater and healthier changes in the future.

No matter the circumstances, becoming A New You provides endless possibilities that can be both terrifying and wonderful. When you become A New You, you can let go of things that bogged you down.

You can charge into the great unknown.

That’s not to say that becoming A New You won’t have its own set of challenges, however. More often than not, when someone wants to become a new person, it can take a considerable amount of willpower and devotion. It’s never easy to dedicate yourself to a whole new way of life.

That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you shed the weight of your past and assist in your journey forward.

In this year’s issue of “A New You,” we explore ways to help you stay in shape, maintain a healthy lifestyle, relieve stress and continue finding happiness. We’ve also compiled a list of beauty trends and healthy food options that can best fit your new way of life.

In becoming A New You, it helps to keep an open mind and give yourself a chance to explore who you want to be.

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By Gina Cousineau

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here’s a lot of talk going around about the latest diet craze, the “keto diet.” Those who have tried the ketogenic diet often talk about their successful weight loss, but then follow up with “while on the diet.” Like most diets, the goal is weight loss, and this happens typically with a caloric deficit and food group restrictions. The keto diet severely restricts carbohydrates, is rich in fats and includes a moderate amount of protein, forcing the body to produce ketone bodies from stored fat that the body can use for fuel in the absence of its preferred fuel source of carbohydrates.

While there is no “standard” ketogenic diet, the specific ratio of macronutrients varies; generally, the goal is limiting carbs to 50 or fewer grams per day and consuming a diet of 70-90% fats, with the remaining calories coming from protein. This causes the body to go into “ketosis.”

The ketogenic diet was prescribed starting in the 1920s for children with uncontrollable epilepsy—not for weight loss. Proponents of the diet tout fat loss, appetite suppression, improved mental

clarity and reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases.

The question that must be asked with all “weight loss” diets is how sustainable, and how healthy, are they in the long run? And when we talk about keto, most nutrition experts agree that although the ketogenic diet could be a good “kick-start” to weight loss, people have a difficult time staying on this diet due to the carbohydrate restrictions.

Whole grains, beans, legumes, fruits and low-fat dairy products are listed as food non grata. And one can eat only so many vegetables.

Rather than deferring to highly saturated fats on this plan, Mama G recommends consulting a nutrition professional to help you choose more plant-based fats such as avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds, fatty fishes, lean proteins, as well as a variety of vegetables to help get the necessary fiber and nutrients needed to do “keto” the healthy way.

Gina Cousineau is a culinary nutritionist and co-owner of Mama G’s Lifestyle with Samantha Blankenburg, a fitness expert. Visit their website for more information on their virtual nutrition and fitness lifestyle program at MamaGsLifestyle.com.

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Stepping Outside the Traditional Gym

By Zach Cavanagh

Almost everyone wants to jump-start their physical health in some way, but many aren’t enthralled by the setup of weights and machines of your traditional gym. Maybe it’s because you don’t want to be stuck on the road-to-nowhere of a treadmill, or maybe you don’t want to wipe three to five layers of someone else’s sweat off the same old machines. Some might have gone that direction and hit a plateau, so they are looking for something new to reinvigorate their workout. Plenty of others think working out is just too much of a chore and want to make their workouts fun or inspired. Fortunately, there are plenty of options in South Orange County for those looking to spice up their workout regimen.

Foundation Fitness

Foundation Fitness In San Clemente, those not feeling the electric wave or still wanting to break out of the conventional workout can find a more stimulating approach at oundation itness.

Foundation Fitness says they are not a gym; they are a community and a place to play. Foundation Fitness promotes a positive and healthy work environment that will translate into their lifestyle.

Foundation Fitness’ programs combine high-intensity interval training with “recess-like” games. They call this program “ .I.I.P.” or igh Intensity Interval Playing. oundation Fitness puts the workouts together with the games to stimulate the brain, or keep it preoccupied, while the

body pushes hard. This is the basis for oundation Fitness’ most popular group class, Adult P.E. Foundation Fitness preaches its laid-back and open energy while keeping the workout programs intense. Workouts change daily and can vary from trainer to trainer, so you may never do the same workout twice. oundation itness offers an open space for working out and plenty of other obstacles, such as skatepark-esque ramps and stairs, to incorporate imagination and fun into the workouts.

Lightning Fit

9Round Fitness

In Dana Point, you can give your workout system a jolt with the newest location of Lightning Fit. Lightning Fit, founded by Dana Hills graduate Colleen McNutt, features e-fitness, which is an electro muscle stimulation system that targets muscle groups and stimulates them while you exercise.

McNutt was introduced to e-fitness while looking for options to help combat a rare mitochondrial dysfunction. According to studies by Bayreuth University and the German Sports niversity, e-fitness stimulates up to 95% of muscle fibers and reaches areas that traditional exercise methods rarely can. itness seekers can strap into the e-fitness suit for a 25-minute workout twice a week to help speed up weight loss, increase muscle tone and tighten the skin. -fitness will provide a full-body workout, help reduce cellulite and protect your joints.

Lightning Fit is located at the Piazza Wellness Center at 2 9 1 ana Point arbor rive, 120, in ana Point. More information can be found at lightning-fit.com or by calling 9 9.791.91 5. There is also a location in Newport Beach and another coming soon to Los Angeles.

In San Juan Capistrano, you can take out the frustration with your old workout or your work week at 9Round itness.

9Round itness provides a kickboxingthemed fitness program that also involves cardio, interval and circuit training. Programs at 9Round itness are made up of a proprietary system of nine workout stations developed by founder hannon “The annon” udson, the current IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion of the World.

9Round itness offers a full-body workout in 30-minute sessions with a goal of three workouts per week.

In the first two of nine stations in the workout, clients will work on their strength and stamina with a variety of methods, including dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and jump ropes.

At stations three through eight, the kickboxing comes in, with punches and kicks to a

oundation itness also offers sports training and has helped professional athletes, such as local pro surfers Griffin olapinto and aroline Marks. They also offer nutrition coaching to develop a plan that works for each client, not a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

First-time clients can attend a free class by signing up on the website at foundationfitsc. com. oundation itness also offers childcare. oundation itness is located at 1001 alle Negocio, Suite B, in San Clemente and can be reached by phone at 9 9.3 . .

number of different bags to build power, work on coordination and timing and build shoulder conditioning and speed.

The ninth and final station builds on the abs and core to strengthen one of, if not the most, important muscle group of the body.

There are no designated class times as a new circuit starts every three minutes. A trainer accompanies you for every workout to get the most out of your session.

The first workout is free, as 9Round itness offers a trial run. ubsequent visits require a membership that comes with gloves and wraps, as well as a nutrition program to help reach your fitness goals.

9Round itness is located at 317 2 Rancho Viejo Road, uite , in an uan apistrano. or more information, go to 9Round.com/ or call 9 9. 29. 059. While this is the local location, 9Round itness can be found around the globe, with 955 locations in 20 countries.

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Tips to Live Fit

By Kiana Tom

The key to healthy living is consistency. It’s about making positive choices and realistic changes to create healthy habits. Regular exercise and clean eating increases energy, improves your mood, boosts your immune system, prevents injury, reduces body fat, increases lean m s le and fi hts the effe ts of a in eep movin forward with simple tips to create healthy habits to last a lifetime.

1 / Exercise early Start your day doing something positive for yourself by exercising first thing in the morning. Morning training sets the tone for the day, makes healthy choices easier and revs up your metabolism all day long. Waiting to work out until the end of the day often means something will come up to prevent you from training.

2 / Be consistent onsistency is key to a fit body.

Strive to make daily exercise a habit, just like brushing your teeth.

3 / Focus on the positive If you skip a workout, don’t dwell on it; train harder the next day.

4 / Train with a partner Knowing someone is counting on you to be there makes it easier to stick to your workouts. Plus, you’re more likely to finish those pull-ups with your partner watching you.

Peer pressure works.

7 / Eat clean and often at five to six mini-meals per day instead of three large meals. at every few hours to keep your blood sugar levels even and prevent yourself from getting so hungry that you eat junk. hoose healthier pre-made options such as a kale salad kit with pre-cooked chicken breast on top. at more fruits and veggies by blending them into a creamy smoothie.

8 / Shop smart Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, where they keep the produce, dairy and protein. Avoid the center aisles, where the processed foods are stored. Buy organic when possible and eat food in a variety of colors for a wide range of nutrients.

5 / Set goals ign up for a race, contest or fitness challenge. aving a goal in sight is an inspirational way to stay focused.

9 / Eat at home ontrol what you eat and how your food is prepared by cooking it yourself. tick to grilled, broiled, poached, baked, boiled, steamed or raw. When you eat at restaurants, be picky in a friendly way and order food exactly how you want it prepared to stick to your clean eating way of life.

6 / Drink more water tudies show that most people are dehydrated. Water flushes toxins from the body, improves physical performance, boosts energy and brain function. ften, when we think we’re hungry, we’re thirsty.

10 / Happy is healthy pend more time with people who lift your spirits instead of bringing you down. urround yourself with supportive, like-minded people with similar goals and positive attitudes.

an lemente s iana om is the creator and star of iana s lex ppeal, the o. rated fitness V sho reaching million homes orld ide on , an a ard inning fitness expert, television host, author, actress, wife and mom. info@kiana.com, kiana.com

From Heartbreak to Joy Finding Happiness after Weathering an Emotional Storm

By Shawn Raymundo

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hroughout our lifetimes, we’ll experience many trials and tribulations.

These moments of hardship will test our mettle, allowing us an opportunity to become stronger than who we once were.

After we’re able to overcome a life-altering predicament, what often emerges is a “new you.”

This is when we have gained a fresh perspective, allowing us to be more happy about who we’ve become and where we’re headed.

“When you pick yourself up . . . you have the excitement of being something new and hopefully having knowledge of where we were at in the first place to help us start over,” said Dr. William Martin, a clinical psychologist whose practice in an lemente offers life coaching. “It’s kind of like that saying, ‘When one door closes, another one is being opened.’ ” But sometimes, Martin noted, we can get too focused on the door that’s closed, keeping us “down and discouraged” when we should be excited about the “infinite amount of possibilities” the newly opened door provides.

Martin further explained that “our perception becomes our reality.” In other words, if we continue to focus on the negatives in our lives, then the more negative of an outlook we’ll have. Essentially, positive vibes beget positive outcomes. “ o if I’m filled with anger and sadness, I’ll tend to attract” people who are feeling the same, Martin explained. He also noted that “if

I’m happy and I’m excited and I’m motivated and putting that out into the universe, people are going to go, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s just like me.’ ” According to Martin, during times of unhappiness, we’re more inclined to think of only ourselves.

“If we’re unhappy, the focus tends to be all about ‘me,’ ” he said. “Once we’re happy, now we’re in a position to give that happiness, and all that it incorporates, to others, and that’s an even greater fulfillment.”

Because evoking a more positive outlook and simply “being” happy isn’t like flipping a switch, Martin said the first step to helping you become a happier person is to know what you want out of life and have a set vision of where you’re going.

“Well, anyone would be happier if they had an idea of where they’re going,” he said.

“If we don’t know where we’re going, we don’t know when we’ve arrived,” Martin also said. “We have to have some kind of a vision of what we’re trying to create and where we’re trying to get to in order to plot a course. . . . Most people have some notion or have some idea of what they want in their life, but they’ve never created a specific vision.”

What Martin has also found is that two things most everyone in the world wants are happiness and health; the latter is especially true as we get older.

“If you don’t have health, you won’t be able to enjoy the things that make you happy,” he said in summation.

Stress usually gets in the way of our happiness.

Dr. William Martin notes that it’s widely believed that a considerable amount of illnesses are either created by, or significantly attributed to, increased stress.

“It’s a sleeper,” Martin said of how impactful stress can be on a person’s health.

Martin said there are plenty of ways to de-stress, especially here in Southern California, but it really depends on the person.

Some of the most powerful stress relief techniques, he said, include abdominal and deep breathing, guided fantasy, progressive relaxation, meditation, and aligning yourself with nature as well as listening to nature.

Here in South Orange County, there are plenty of ways to get in touch with nature, including sitting out on the beach during a sunset or going on a hike through many of the open-space trails throughout the region.

How to Relieve Stress

Martin explained that there are three types of health: physical, psychological and spiritual. And within each one of those are three cornerstones. physical health

psychological health

• Nutrition • Exercise • Stress Management

• Cognitions • Emotions • Behaviors

spiritual health • The Higher Self Within • A Construct Greater Than Ourselves • Mindfulness or Awareness

“So, these nine cornerstones are kind of the foundation for having a successful life,” he said. Having a balance of these cornerstones puts us in better positions to have a balanced life, wherein we can have a strong support network as well as goals and aspirations. Having those, he says, can also allow us to “really make a difference in the world and in other people’s lives.” ontact Martin at 9 9.2 .7377, 5 amino e Los Mares, uite 10 , an lemente. billmartinphd.com.

During moments of stress, it can help to turn to a friend for comfort and help. Just talking to another person about your situation can provide a new perspective, according to WebMD.com. The online medical information provider also suggests listening to relaxing and soothing music, which can lower blood pressure, the heart rate and anxiety.

WebMD and other experts also stress the importance of exercising and just staying physically active. These activities can include yoga and walking, as well as simply doing stretching exercises.

And at the risk of using a cliché, laughter really is a good medicine. Laughter lowers the body’s stress hormone, called cortisol, while also boosting endorphins in the brain. Try being around people who make you laugh or just sit back and watch a sitcom.

As Martin pointed out, each person is different, so finding joy and relieving stress depends on the individual. It’s up to each of us to determine what makes us happy. Martin said one starting point should be remembering things that made us happy in the past.

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Compounded Medication Is It Right for “A New You”?

Healthy Food

By Gina Cousineau

By Eugene Medley, M.S., Pharm. D Sea View Pharmacy, San Clemente CA 949-496-0123 Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for specific patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy. In the 1950s-’60s, pharmaceutical companies became mass manufacturers of drugs, and the Pharmacist’s role changed to that of a drug information expert and a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. However, this “one-size-fits-all” approach meant that some patients’ medication needs were not being met.

Recently, compounding has experienced a resurgence; modern technology, innovative techniques and research have allowed pharmacists to create personalized medications via scientific processes that defined a specific set of standards for the quality and consistency of medications being produced. Informed and involved patients are working with their Doctors to address their unique and individual health needs. A compounding Pharmacist can consult with your Doctor about ways to personalize a medication for you.

Through a triad relationship of patient, physician and pharmacist, all three can work together to solve your unique medical problems.

So how can compounded medicine be right for you? Sea View Pharmacy compounding pharmacists can: • Make a medication that is difficult to find or discontinued because the demand is not high enough for major pharmaceutical manufacturers.

• Make unique dosage forms containing the best dose of medication for each individual patient.

• Make medications in dosage forms that are not commercially available, such as transdermal gels, troches, suppositories, and lollipops.

• Make medications free of problem-causing ingredients such as allergens, dyes, sugar, lactose, or alcohol.

• Make combinations of various compatible medications into a single dosage form for easier administration and improved compliance.

Can you or your loved ones benefit from personalized compounded medication? Here are typical patient needs we address every day: • Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to help rebalance a woman’s hormone levels and well-being.

• Men’s health hormone replacement and other therapies to help restore vitality and well-being.

• Veterinary medications in dosage forms and flavors your pet will enjoy.

• Pediatric therapies to ensure proper doses, dosage forms and flavorings to help kids comply with meds.

• Pain Management therapies that can deliver meds to the site of pain and help reduce side effects.

Sea View Pharmacy is accredited by the Pharmaceutical Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), an independent board that ensures that we have independent, external third-party validation and that we meet nationally accepted quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement standards for all of our compounded drug products. With this accreditation, you can be assured that the medication your physician orders contains precisely the concentration required and is made available in the pharmaceutically elegant formulation you desire.

Compounded medications for your personalized health needs can help you find a happier and healthier “New You”! Contact Eugene at Sea View Pharmacy, 665 Camino De los Mares, Suite 100, San Clemente CA 92679

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oday, we sit in a nationwide obesity epidemic, in part due to the convenience of highly processed and palatable, inexpensive food choices available on every corner.

In an effort to make more healthful choices for ourselves and our families, we need to consider how to inject the right amounts of both nutritious and delicious into our lives when on the go, while not breaking the bank. Most of us choose our meals by what we “feel” like eating instead of what our body needs. As a local nutrition expert, I would like you to consider another way to fuel your body—and that is to be guided by the following “fab three” food groups fiber, protein and fat.

First, one must understand the importance of fiber in our food. iber not only aids in weight loss, it reduces our risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains are chock-full of vitamins and minerals that help to reduce inflammation in our bodies. econdly, choosing lean protein not only helps to build, repair and maintain muscle mass, it helps to keep us full

on the go

longer. And when we add in healthy fat to our meal, this checks off all of the boxes for taste, satiety and nutrient needs.

Around town, instead of the “salad only” option, which is likely lacking in fiber with lettuce as the only vegetable, be sure to add in a grain and lean protein. Also be wary of hidden fat coming from dressing, cheese, avocado and nuts, often resulting in a caloric overload. Today, gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free choices are plentiful. But just because you are gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to limit your fiber, as beans/legumes, quinoa, rice, corn and vegetables are readily available. Overdoing portion sizes easily happens as we supersize our meals, and extra calories are added with sweetened beverages.

Think about a dinner plate-sized meal with half the plate filled with non-starchy vegetables, one quarter of the plate with a lean protein and the other quarter with a whole grain/starch option, accompanied by an unsweetened iced tea, seltzer or water with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

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Flame Broiler Choose brown rice, lean protein, steamed veggies and side of avocado.

El Pollo Loco hoose black beans along with their flamebroiled chicken, steamed broccoli, salsa, and avocado; this makes for a perfect healthy plate option.

Banzai Bowl or Active Culture Because these bowls contain a lot of calories, consider sharing a grain bowl chock-full of veggies, lean protein and avocado or a smoothie bowl topped with a small portion of granola/muesli and nuts.

Rubios Coastal Grill or Chipotle Mexican Grill Think fiber here, with salsa and fajita-style veggies along with beans and/or rice, adding in a little lean protein and cheese/avocado to round out this healthy meal.

Ethnic fare Be it Mediterranean, hinese, or apanese sushi, think the “fab 3” first fiber from your rice, veggies and pasta choices; protein from lean meat/poultry, seafood or tofu; and healthy fat coming from veggie sautés and dressings/toppings.

San Clemente resident Gina Cousineau combines her background as a chef and education in nutrition, along with her partner, fitness expert amantha Blankenburg, to pro ide their clients ith an e ecti e and sustainable approach to impro ed health and eight management using real holesome food and calculated exercise. Visit their ebsite at MamaGsLifestyle.com.

Meditation

Alan Hostetter

A Journey to Relaxation and Healing

By Shawn Raymundo

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hile you continue working on the New You, one way you can maintain a healthy, stress-free lifestyle is by meditating more often. xperts find that meditation can be a useful tool in easing anxiety.

If meditation is new to you and you need a guide to get you on the right path, iHeartYoga in Dana Point offers classes on Meditation and Sound Therapy, which is an alternative form of meditation.

The weekly classes are run by Alan Hostetter, a yoga and meditation teacher.

Hostetter describes his hour-long Meditation sessions as a process wherein people don’t just come and sit down.

“I take them through a process to get them into a meditation mindset that includes breathing technique (and) using your voice called vocal tuning,” he said.

Then Hostetter has members participate in “direct and focused meditation,” during which they try to hold their attention on one thought or focus, such as the tip of their nose and on their breathing.

After focusing on the sensation of their breathing, participants will focus their attention on the sounds as Hostetter plays a Tibetan Bowl or a Crystal Singing Bowl for a short period of time.

This, he said, allows them to “focus on the vibrations in the room.”

From there, Hostetter has the class go into “non-directed focus,” during which participants can let their mind wander and think of things that make them feel joy.

“We focus on that for a few minutes and then we come out of it slowly,” he said.

Hostetter added that everyone’s experience is unique, and based on “each individual’s journey when they come into the meditative mindset.”

Following the Meditation class, Hostetter goes into the Sound Therapy session.

Hostetter begins by having the class do some “relaxing breath work,” as well as some guided meditation that incorporates a technique wherein he “takes students through a journey through their bodies.”

During that process, he’ll start adding sounds with the help of devices such as the wind instrument called the didgeridoo.

“They can focus on the sound waves of those specific instruments . . . entering the brainwaves, and they begin to listen, and it’s almost hypnotic,” he said.

Aside from focusing on sounds during the Sound Therapy class, what sets it apart from the Meditation session is participants get to lie down and are comforted with pillows and blankets.

“Oftentimes, they fall asleep,” Hostetter said, and other times, he’ll “hear loud snoring.”

“That’s not a bad thing; that’s music to my ears,” he said.

Hostetter said people are typically overstressed and, therefore, aren’t getting enough time to just stop, rest and let the body and mind have complete and total relaxation.

By allowing the body to relax during the Meditation and Sound Therapy classes, he said, a “natural healing” can occur.

Hostetter said meditation can be useful to help lower blood pressure, reduce levels of anxiety, and has even had a positive impact on depression.

It can also be beneficial in preventing dementia and memory loss.

“If, say, you have a fever or you have the flu, and your body is aching and you’re feverish . . . it’s almost always when you’re asleep where you break that fever,” he said. “When you’re in that deep rest, that’s when all those magical things happen.”

Meditation classes are held Mondays from 9-10 a.m. and Fridays from 4:45-5:45 p.m. The Sound Therapy class is held Fridays from 6-7 p.m. Go to iheartyoga.org/schedule to book a class.

Which Beauty Trend is Right for You?

By Lillian Boyd

LASH EXTENSIONS

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here’s a right and wrong way to go about lash extensions, and it all depends on whether the service will uphold the health of your natural lashes. A professional lash technician will use the right weight and thickness when applying extensions to the natural lash.

Eyelash extensions are glued to the natural lashes individually. They last between two and three months, shedding only when the natural eyelash falls out. Refilling eyelash extensions every two to three weeks allows clients to maintain their natural look.

Eyelash extensions are applied using a special, semi-permanent glue that is formulated for use near the eyes. Although eyelash glue does not generally irritate the eyes, allergic reactions are possible. Applying a full set of eyelashes takes about two hours.

Christine Petrun has owned Eyeland Lash in San Clemente since 2011. She says quality lash extensions can be an investment, and if you pay too little, it could do longlasting damage.

“If the lashes appear clumpy, your natural lashes could fall off unnaturally and damage hair follicles. That could lead to hair not growing back,” Petrun said. “At Eyeland Lash, we prioritize the health of the natural lash.”

Clients looking for natural, longer lashes can go for a classic look, which includes one extension per natural lash. For a voluminous look, clients can get two or more extensions per natural lash. The mega volume look includes up to seven lash extensions per natural lash.

“It depends on whether we think the natural lashes can hold the weight of a voluminous look. We always take the weight into consideration and how healthy the lash is,” Petrun said.

Lash extensions are another beauty investment that saves time during makeup application in the morning.

“Clients tell me they love being able to save time in the morning. It’s a confidence booster and makes a huge difference,” Petrun said. “It’s a meticulous application process, but we make it as relaxing as possible for our clients. Some even fall asleep while we apply the extensions.”

MICROBLADING

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one are the days of overly plucked eyebrows. Microblading is a modern, semi-permanent tattooing technique that achieves the fuller, bold brows that are now coveted.

Hayley Armstrong is a tattoo artist for Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge and is certified in microblading.

“In the ‘90s, it was trendy to have the thin eyebrows. For some women, they over-plucked, and the hairs just didn’t grow back,” Armstrong said.

“Microblading gives you that natural, fuller brow look right when you wake up in the morning.”

Microblading uses pigment, as opposed to ink, and implements color beneath the surface of the skin using a handheld tool instead of a machine, like tattoos would. The tool, which is shaped like an X-Acto knife, is able to produce hair-like strokes to make brows appear full and realistic.

“A lot of people think having your brows permanently filled in will look

Where to Go for Lash Extensions Eyeland Lash 99 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.391.0670, eyelandlash.com OC Lash Gallery 34102 La Plaza, Suite D, Dana Point, 949.288.6778, oclashgallery.com L + Co. Lash Studio 219 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.361.9377 Lash N Bliss 3551 Camino Mira Costa, Suite O, San Clemente, 949.545.8306, lashnbliss.com Luxe Lash Studio 34072 Violet Lantern, #E, Dana Point, 949.573.8306, luxeextensionstudio.com The Lash Spa 34071 La Plaza #130, Dana Point, 949.661.1200, thelashspa.com Artistic Volume Lashes 34102 La Plaza, Suite D, Dana Point, 949.288.6778, artisticvolumelashes.com

like they were filled with a harpie, but that’s not the case. Microblading gives you a natural, full look,” Armstrong said.

Microblading treatments usually last between two and three years, but Armstrong recommends clients get touch-ups every 12 to 18 months.

When searching for certified microblade specialists, make sure they’ve received bloodborne pathogens training. Armstrong recommends finding a technician whose price range falls from $350-$700.

Technicians use brow mapping to measure out the appropriate shape in accordance with the nose, eyes, cheekbones and lips. Armstrong says each brow shape is unique to each individual’s face and is customized to accentuate and flatter.

“Many of my clients tell me it is a huge confidence booster and even more of a time-saver in the morning,” Armstrong said. “I have clients who are getting ready to undergo chemo or have gone through chemo, and microblading has restored their sense of confidence. It’s feedback like that that makes me love what I do.”

Where to Go for Microblading D’Modern Beauty Lounge 32525 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.423.9895, dmodernbeauty.com Casie Reis at The Black Lantern 24302 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.429.7433, theblacklanternoc.com KR Beauty Concepts at The Lash Lounge 215 Avenida Del Mar Suite A, San Clemente, 949.212.6099, krbeautyconcepts.com Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge 3107 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, sclivingartgallery.com

How to Heal with Food A Change in Habits for a Change in Lifestyle

By Lillian Boyd

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itness Together in Dana Point is a gym that focuses on personalized training with assessments, resistance and functional cross-muscular exercise in order to yield results. The gym now offers a 12-month Nutrition and Lifestyle Program that guides clients toward sustainable change. Owners and personal trainers Kyle and Lindsay Radomski say the new program was rolled out in January in order to replace its former six-week program.

The former program incorporated food tracking and calorie counting— techniques that Kyle says are not sustainable for long-term change. “ ieting is not effective for longterm health. Diets tend to decrease people’s metabolism and muscle mass, impact hormone levels and increase a person’s set weight,” Kyle said. “It creates a yo-yo cycle of losing and regaining weight.”

The nutrition program is offered online and provides helpful habits and skills that clients can adapt into their lifestyles. Lindsay has access to the answers that clients provide online to daily questions. She checks in with clients on a monthly, and sometimes daily, basis. Rather than tell clients what to do, the program allows them to practice and integrate change. It teaches clients to eat well without dieting, the Radomskis say.

Lindsay is a certified Precision Nutrition Pro Coach in accordance with the nutrition program.

“It’s hard to combat diet culture, and we want to bring awareness

to the ineffectiveness of restriction,” Kyle said. “We want to bring a healthier option to clients.”

Lindsay says she tailors her coaching based off input and answers clients provide through the online portal.

“People come to us, because they don’t know what to eat. We teach them how to eat, and then they make the decisions on their own,” Lindsay said.

The program also emphasizes other habits and lifestyle changes, in addition to nutrition. Lindsay says that movement, sleep and handling stress are important factors for overall health.

“When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, which causes the body to store fat. Sleep regulates hormones in relation to hunger and fullness, so poor sleep can make you crave and eat more,” Lindsay said.

“So all these things matter together. ur program is not just about nutrition; it’s about your lifestyle.”

The Radomskis say that clients are giving positive feedback on the new program.

“Mindfulness has increased, digestion has improved, energy is boosted, and they are making better choices overall,” Lindsay said. “They’re learning more about their own patterns and their thinking and behaviors.

They’re starting to pay attention.”

Fitness Together has had a franchise location in Dana Point since 2000. Kyle Radomski took over ownership of the business in 2015. itness Together is located at 3 255 Pacific oast ighway, ana Point. or more information, visit fitnesstogether.com or call 9 9. .0005.

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Food Groups for a Healthier You At Fitness Together in Dana Point, owners Kyle and Lindsay Radomski believe that while there are foods you should include in your diet, there are not necessarily foods you should cut out entirely. Balance is key, and restrictive diets are not effective in the long run. However, here are fo r food ro ps that yield enefi ial n tritio s res lts Fruits and Vegetables Lindsay says the more colorful the fruits and vegetables, the better. A variety of colors represents different nutrition in order to maximize health benefits from your daily intake.

Lean Protein Protein is an essential macronutrient, and the National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day, or just more than 7 grams for every 20 pounds of weight. Lindsay suggests getting your source of protein

Kyle and Lindsay Radomski

from fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, tofu or Greek yogurt.

Healthy Carbohydrates The amount of carbohydrates in a diet is not as important as the types of carbohydrates, according to The Nutrition ource, an online guide to healthy eating provided by arvard niversity. Lindsay recommends sweet potatoes, whole grains and brown rice.

Healthy Fats Not all fats are created equally, and some types of fats are healthier than others. nsaturated fat is the healthiest type of fat. You can find healthy sources of fats in avocado, olive oil, fish and dark chocolate, says Lindsay.

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: By Norb Garrett

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GUEST OPINION: Dirt Therapy by Marianne Taylor

The Bounty the May Garden Brings; Flowers and Love

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ay is the peak month of spring gardening. Blooms are vigorously pushing forth into the fresh spring air. Vegetable gardens are productive, preparing for the harvest of summer. This is a great time to just sit in the garden and ponder the potential of what your garden could be. The scents are amazing; it is the perfect time to cut a bouquet for Mother’s Day. But, for those who would like to use their garden for expression, this is the month to create your posie bouquet—otherwise known as your scented provocation of feelings.

For millennia, flowers have been used as a form of communication through individual use and arrangements. Meaning has been attributed to flowers for thousands of years; however, the Victorian Era specifically used flowers as a coded message of love between lovers, allowing the sender to express feelings that could not be spoken aloud in Victorian society.

So, lovers would exchange “talking bouquets,” also called a Nosegay or “tussie mussies,” which could be worn or carried as a fashion accessory. For example, double daisies were said to mean “I feel as you do,” so in a way, it was an affirmation of love. On the other hand, the Gerber daisy suggested enduring purity.

Furthermore, the white chrysanthemum

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stood for truth in the Victorian flower code, while the yellow chrysanthemum stood for slighted love.

In addition, color plays a big part in emotion. Red traditionally is associated with love and romance and has a positive effect on the immune system. Similarly, violet has a calming effect on the minds and nerves and encourages creativity.

Further, yellow is the happiest color in the spectrum and symbolizes the sun and radiant feelings and memory in the nervous system.

Studies have shown that there is a link between flowers and life satisfaction. They DIRT THERAPY have found that flowers

By Marrianne are a natural moderaTaylor tor of moods and have a strong positive effect on emotional health. According to Rutgers University, flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. Reactions include surprise, gratitude, and genuine happiness when receiving flowers. Flowers have a longterm positive effect on moods; participants felt less depressed, anxious, and agitated after receiving flowers. Flowers create intimate connections; giving cre-

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ates positive connections between family and friends.

Flowers, colors, and meanings can be explored further at Goin’ Native Therapeutic Gardens. Come create a living expression of your feelings through a make-and-take bouquet of fresh flowers on Saturday May 4, 2019, from 10-11 a.m.

For more details and to sign up, visit goinnative.net or contact info@goinnative.net.

Marianne Taylor, of San Juan Capistrano, is the founder and executive director of Goin’ Native Therapeutic Gardens, 501(c) (3), teaching gardening and life skills as a way of empowering, engaging and connecting people. Goin’ Native focuses on educating local families, special-needs adults, seniors, at-risk youth and members of the military. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch 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 The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media.

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CORRECTION: On page 4 of the April 12 edition of The Capistrano Dispatch, a story regarding polling data collected to gauge support for the Capistrano Unified School District’s proposed March 2020 bond measure erroneously stated True North Research polled 671 likely voters in the district. The research firm surveyed likely voters in San Clemente.

A second wave of the survey will poll likely voters in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point.

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Must be 21 and older. The BrewHouse.

31896 Plaza Dr., Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. thebrewhousesjc.com.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 6-9 p.m. Five Vines Wine Bar presents its Open Mic Night every Thursday. Five Vines is looking for musicians, comedians, poets—anyone who wants a mic and an audience. Must be 21 and older. 31761 Camino Capistrano, #11, San Juan Capistrano. 949.800.9145. fivevineswinebar.com.

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Friday | 26 BIG BAND IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saddleback College’s Big Band, under the direction of Joey Sellers, gets together once again for a Friday night of jazz favorites along with some world premieres in their final concert of the spring semester. The door price for tickets sold in the hour preceding the performance is $10.

Saddleback College McKinney Theatre.

28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo.

949.582.4500. saddleback.edu.

Saturday | 27 BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL 1-4 p.m. On the second day of the California Wine Fest, this is the quintessential California wine tasting experience as the sun, sea, food, wine and music all come together.

This sun-splashed festival overlooks the beach on the grassy, palm-lined Lantern Bay Park. There will be live music, hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample, including artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, shellfish, salads, chocolates, cakes and more. Ticket are $70 and can be reserved online. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. californiawinefestival.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DAYTIME GHOST WALK 2-3:30 p.m. The dark and the macabre

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26: CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL – RESERVE TASTING AT SUNSET 6:30-9 p.m. On the first day of the California Wine Fest, guests are invited to sip fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at Dana Point Yacht Club while socializing and gazing at the beautiful harbor as the sun disappears. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers attired in their finest casual resort wear. A champagne reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines. Ticket prices can be found online. Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point. californiawinefestival.com.

await on the historic streets of one of California’s oldest cities. Under the canopy of century-old pepper trees, hear tales of spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios District and make your way down Camino Capistrano and enter the Mission. Tours meet just outside the brick visitors’ information booth near the train tracks located behind the Franciscan Plaza Parking Structure at the end of Verdugo Street. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

Sunday | 28 FIESTA DAYS 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This popular annual event will feature Bea Torres and her famous homemade tortillas and salsas, Bob Minty and his

whaling exhibit, as well as arts and crafts for children of all ages. Activities include doll-making, a chore table and games from the last century. All of the historic buildings will be open, and docents will give talks on the history of each one. In anticipation of a new exhibit starting in May, Diane Lewis will demonstrate the art of mask making. The ongoing Portola Exhibit will still be on display. This event is free to the public. San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.8444. sjchistoricalsociety.com MARVEL TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30 Get your team together and show off your knowledge of all things Marvel at The BrewHouse. The brewery will have a super assortment of brews as well as delicious food from the Shawarma Grill food truck.

SJC COMMUNITY RUN 7 a.m.-noon. Help support the San Juan Capistrano Skatepark Coalition by participating in the inaugural San Juan Capistrano Community Supporters Run. There will be 1K and 5K courses for runners, walkers, adults, kids, families and any other community supporters who wish to participate. The price to join ranges from $25 to $40, with all of the proceeds being donated to the Skatepark Coalition. Both courses start and finish at Cook La Novia Park. 28398 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano. 949.276.7776. eventbright.com.

Monday | 06 THE ARK OF SAN JUAN THIRD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Join The Ark of San Juan on the links to help save San Juan Capistrano’s abandoned animals. The day will commence with the shotgun charity golf tournament, with dinner to follow. The After Party will be at the 19th Hole following the tournament. The tournament cost, including golf, food and awards, is $150. Dinneronly price is $40 per person. San Juan Hills Golf Club. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.388.0034. arkofsanjuan.org.

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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom Blake

Should Single Seniors Make List of Qualities They Seek In A Mate?

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’ve often received comments from senior singles regarding the wisdom of making a list of qualities they seek in a mate. This week I heard from John, who lives in Sacramento, who emailed a similar question.

John wrote, “At age 79, I’m still single, after losing the love of my life to cancer three and a half years ago. I’ve been on dating sites, had some dates—some just for coffee, some for lunches, dinners, movies and trips. But I’m still searching.

“Maybe I need to readjust my expectations. I recently heard an interview on NPR with Lori Gottlieb, author of Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough. In the book, published in 2010, she listed 61 qualities a man needed for her to marry him.

“I wonder if we seniors have similar— conscious or unconscious—checklists which prevent us from finding ‘the love of our life’ as we age?”

I researched Ms. Gottlieb’s book, curious about the 61 qualities a man needed to have to be able to marry her. She admitted in the book that the qualities were just off the top of her head and were listed in random order. Most items were just a oneor two-word description of qualities she

sought in a mate. For example, “sexy” and “funny” were on the list.

I was interested in her list of qualities, because, also in 2010, I updated a book I had written: Finding Love after 50. How to Begin.

Where to Go. What to Do, which had a chapter called “Qualities You Want in a Mate.” I, too, talked about making a list and included a list of 10 sample items that a woman might want in a man, also in random order.

My list: “I’m his top priority, the relationship feels natural, positive attitude, carefree and relaxed, respects me, gives me space, chemistry and warmth, a sense of humor, has adequate finances and is spontaneous.”

Below the list, I wrote, “Knowing the qualities you seek in a mate leads ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 to better decision-makBy Tom Blake ing. This is not an exact science, so don’t get too carried away with trying to be exact. But, I admit, after 58 years of making poor decisions, having a list certainly helped me finally get it right when I met Greta.

“Having a person as a mate who is kind, caring and gentle, and yet has a mind of her own, was top on my list, and Greta filled the bill perfectly.”

I recommended in the book that singles should make a list and review it often.

Now, nine years later, do I still recommend that John from Sacramento, and other seniors, age 65-plus, make a list of the qualities they seek in a mate?

Yes, but go easy. Don’t be so rigid and inflexible that you eliminate someone who would make a nice friend, even though you wouldn’t want to marry them or even be in a committed relationship with them.

More important now is the need for all seniors to have social interaction. If we get too rigid in our selection process, we might find ourselves alone, and that’s even worse than being with someone who isn’t perfect.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Luigi THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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Luigi. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

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uigi is a happy, little guy who knows how to appreciate a good scratch behind the ears. Only one and a half years old, he is energetic and loves his walks. Luigi is looking for a home where he can finally settle down and be the center of attention.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Rose and Lawrence Olivares with Eleanor Stanfield on Los Rios Street in 1948.

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I also recommend a second list, because we are even more set in our ways. We know what we want and what we don’t want in our lives. The second list? The qualities we won’t tolerate in a mate. Here are a few that come to mind: smoking, drug or alcohol addiction, strong opposite political beliefs, strong but different religious beliefs, children/family issues and problems to the extent they dominate his or her life.

Should single seniors make a dating qualities list? Yes. Two of them. Don’t

overthink it. Keep them brief and simple.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@ gmail.com. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch 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 The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR Solution:

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

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San Juan Preps Roundup

SAN JUAN HILLS SOFTBALL HOLDS OFF MISSION VIEJO FOR PLAYOFF SPOT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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or in-game updates, news and more for all of the San Juan Capistrano high school sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports.

ST. MARGARET’S VANDENBURG WINS COUNTY SHORTBOARD TITLE Jake Vandenburg, a St. Margaret’s junior and San Clemente resident, earned the Scholastic Surf Series Orange County High School men’s shortboard title for the 2018-19 season. Vandenburg also took third in the season longboard standings, and on April 15, he finished fourth out of 108 surfers at the SSS State Championships in Oceanside.

Vandenburg dominated the season’s shortboard competitions. The junior

St. Margaret’s junior Jake Vandenburg took the Scholastic Surf Series Orange County men’s shortboard season title and finished fourth at the SSS State Championships on April 15. Photo: Courtesy

took first place in each of the first three events of the season, twice at the San Clemente Pier and another at Goldenwest in Huntington Beach. Vandenburg was second at the fourth event at Ninth Street in Huntington Beach and sixth at

the fifth and final event of the season at the Huntington Beach Pier.

Overall, St. Margaret’s earned first place in the men’s longboard standings and finished second in the overall and men’s shortboard standings.

Squaring Up

Results of the game were not available at press time.

JSerra has one more game to sneak in before the Division 1 playoffs, as the Lions take on Archbishop Mitty of San Jose in the Boras Classic California Championship game on Saturday, April 27 at University of San Diego. JSerra was the South winner in the Boras Classic, and Archbishop Mitty won the North to set up the title game.

Four city teams ramp up to CIF-SS playoffs

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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t’s been a tremendous baseball season in San Juan Capistrano right down to the last day of regular-season competition.

Four out of the five city teams have qualified for the playoffs, including two battling each other for a league title.

With the CIF-SS baseball playoff brackets being released on Monday, April 29— and the playoffs opening with wild-card games on Tuesday, April 30 or Wednesday, May 1 and first-round games on Thursday, May 2 or Friday, May 3—let’s check in on the postseason-bound playoff teams in San Juan Capistrano.

San Juan Hills

The Stallions (15-14, 6-5) clinched their playoff spot early by taking the first two of three games against San Clemente on April 8 and 10. San Clemente had been right on the tail of San Juan Hills, but the pair of wins pushed the Tritons out of playoff contention.

The Stallions closed the regular season by splitting a nonleague doubleheader with El Toro (a 10-3 loss and a 7-4 win on April 19 at Saddleback College) and then

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There wasn’t a shortage of drama for the San Juan Hills softball team’s regularseason finale.

The Stallions traveled to Mission Viejo on Wednesday, April 24 in a tie with the Diablos for the third and final playoff spot out of the South Coast League. The winner would advance to the postseason.

Mission Viejo got the start it wanted with a two-run first inning and took a 3-0 lead after two innings. San Juan Hills got one run back in the third inning, but the Stallions couldn’t break through in the next three innings.

San Juan Hills was down to its potential final outs of the season in the seventh inning, but the Stallions rallied for two in the frame to tie it and force extra innings. San Juan Hills then made quick work of the extra time with a run in the eighth inning to secure the win and the playoff berth, 4-3.

Phoebe Popplewell pitched all eight innings for San Juan Hills to pick up the win. Ashley Corpuz hit a home run, and Angelica Gonzalez, Leah Carey and Natalie Gleason each collected an RBI. CD

Capistrano Valley Christian and St. Margaret’s San Juan Hills clinched its playoff spot early in the Sea View League as one of four city teams to earn CIF-SS postseason berths. San Juan Hills will compete in CIF-SS Division 3. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

playing a pair of league games against Aliso Niguel.

San Juan Hills dropped the first game with Aliso Niguel, 8-3, on Tuesday, April 23, but the Stallions still had a shot at second place in the Sea View League as they entered the final day tied with Trabuco Hills on Thursday, April 25. Results of the Stallions’ second game against Aliso Niguel on April 25 were not available at press time.

San Juan Hills will enter the playoffs in Division 3.

JSerra

The Lions (17-12, 8-6) battled the tough competition in the Trinity League all the

way to the final series of the regular season to clinch a playoff spot and fight for second place in league.

Entering the last week of the season, JSerra had only a one-game lead on third place over Servite and needed to sweep a three-game series with Santa Margarita to reach second place.

The Lions got to work and earned a convincing 11-3 win at Santa Margarita on Tuesday, April 23 and then an impressive 1-0 shutout of the Eagles at JSerra on Wednesday, April 24. JSerra clinched a playoff spot out of the Trinity League and made the league finale on Thursday, April 25 at Santa Margarita a playoff game for second place.

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The two playoff-bound smaller schools in town are grouped together here as they’ve had quite the battle for the top of the San Joaquin League.

St. Margaret’s began the season 0-5, with the fifth loss coming at the hands of Capistrano Valley Christian. Since then, the Tartans have strung together 12 wins in a row, with the first coming against the Eagles.

Capistrano Valley Christian (13-14, 7-1) has managed to stay one step ahead of St. Margaret’s (12-5, 7-2) throughout the season and held a half-game lead going into the Eagles’ regular-season finale on Thursday, April 25 at Sage Hill. Results were not available at press time.

If CVC beat Sage Hill, the Eagles would take the outright league title. A loss would make them co-champions with the Tartans.

CVC will go into the Division 3 playoffs.

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