Life’s a Beach: National Moving Month, Time Moves Forward
By Shelley Murphy May is National Moving Month, and I’m observing the occasion not with greeting cards, but with gusto and multiple moves. Every year, approximately 35 million Americans relocate, and more than half of all residential moves occur between May 1 and Sept. 1. This month kicks off the busiest moving season of the … //read the full article
SC Sheriff’s Blotter: Lemonade Stand Accused of Illegal Peddling
All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of … //read the full article
City of San Clemente Prepares Budget for Next Fiscal Year
By Eric Heinz Assistant City Manager Erik Sund introduced the groundwork of the city’s budget for the next fiscal year—and looking ahead, he said the city needs to stick to its plan of saving for the future. “In February, we talked about a theme of investing for tomorrow and in the actions that we go … //read the full article
Wavelengths: Happiness is More Than Anything Money Can Buy
By Jim Kempton “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” — Oscar Wilde What is happiness? Is it the same for everyone, and can we bring it on ourselves? Is it only, “Nothing more than good health and a bad memory,” as Albert Einstein maintained? And who said money can’t buy happiness, anyway? … //read the full article
Grom of the Week: Cascia Collings
By Andrea Swayne Cascia Collings, 12, of Dana Point began surfing at the age of 7, and it has since become her favorite sport. Although she is focused on becoming the best competitive surfer she can be—practicing nearly every day before or after school—Cascia’s surfing goals do not include chasing a professional surfing career. “I want … //read the full article
