Making History Shorecliffs Middle School Students Compete at National Level
By Eric Heinz Four Shorecliffs Middle School students recently participated in National History Day, an annual competition that can span across the school year. San Clemente sixth-grader Zane Pert, and eighth-graders Kate McKernan, Kelly McDonald and Sophia Burick competed in the national competition in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s National History Day was … //read the full article
At the Movies: ‘The Neon Demon’ is Unattractive
By Megan Bianco The 2011 action-thriller Drive was the best and worst thing to ever happen to Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn. Considered by many film fanatics to be a modern classic and a big inspiration on indie thrillers in the last few years, Drive should have improved Refn’s direction and future films. But instead, … //read the full article
UPDATE: OCFA Says Arson Caused Two-Story Stucture Fire on Tuesday in San Clemente
Updated 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29 By Eric Heinz Orange County Fire Authority investigators have determined the fire that caused significant damage to a two-story business complex at 3553 Camino Mira Costa was the result of arson, Capt. Larry Kurtz said on Wednesday. OCFA will have more information about the incident and will ask … //read the full article
Structure Fire Chars Top Floor of Two-Story Business Complex in San Clemente
By Eric Heinz A fire broke out at about 4:50 a.m. Tuesday at a two-story business complex at 3553 Camino Mira Costa between the Farmers Insurance and Timeless Ink in San Clemente. Orange County Fire Authority said the fire was put out within 15 to 20 minutes, with 26 firefighters responding. There were no injuries … //read the full article
OC Superior Court: Talega Sober Living Home May Continue to Operate, Must Get License
By Matt Cortina An Orange County Superior Court judge determined in a tentative ruling on Monday, June 27 that a sober living home in Talega was not operating as a business, but did violate the homeowners’ associations rules regarding nuisances. Judge Craig Griffin ruled the sober living home could continue to operate as long as … //read the full article