Rising to the Occasion: Stand-Up Paddle Contestants Battle it Out at Ocean Festival
By Erin Hawkins From surfskis to SUPs, there was a plethora of surfing this weekend as Ocean Festival participants enjoyed warm weather and clear skies. One of the main events held Saturday July 16 was the sixth annual SUP surfing contest, where men and women can compete in their respective divisions for SUP glory: SUP … //read the full article
RV Fire in San Clemente Sends Two to Hospital
By Eric Heinz Two people were sent to Orange County Global Medical Center on Monday after a recreational vehicle caught fire. One man and one woman, whose ages were not specified, had to be transferred to the facility after suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to Orange County Fire Authority officials. The fire took place on the … //read the full article
The Best Thing We Ate This Week: Penne Sausage and Peppers
Tannins Restaurant and Wine Bar 27211 Ortega Highway San Juan Capistrano 949.661.8466 By Matt Cortina Thanks be to the genius who long ago discovered that the texture and flavors of sausage and peppers make beautiful food music when combined. Whether they’re placed in a ball park hoagie, dropped in soup or a broken down … //read the full article
Candidates Pull Nomination Papers for City Council Election
By Eric Heinz Five candidates pulled nomination papers on Monday for positions on City Council. Incumbents Councilman Chris Hamm and Mayor Robert “Bob” Baker as well as Dan Bane, Pamela Joy Glass and Steve Swartz were listed on the City Clerk’s wall of people looking to run for office in the Nov. 8 election. The … //read the full article
Life’s a Beach: The Trouble with Teens and Late Nights
By Shelley Murphy My youngest son spent the first few weeks of his summer break as predicted. He returned home from his freshman year of college and promptly walked out the door to reunite with his high school friends, spending long days on sandy beaches and late nights at local hangouts. Then, one warm evening, … //read the full article
