Grom of the Week: Hana Catsimanes
Andrea Swayne Hana Catsimanes, 13, of San Clemente is a determined multi-sport athlete and an accomplished scholar. This year, her first full competition season in the Scholastic Surf Series, Hana made a name for herself as a member of the champion Shorecliffs Division 1 middle school team, bringing home two wins, a second-place and a … //read the full article
San Clemente Surfers Claim Season Titles in Three of Six Surfing America Prime Divisions at Season Finale
By Andrea Swayne The invitation-only Surfing America Prime regular season came to an exciting conclusion May 7 and 8 at Del Mar Beach on Camp Pendleton, finishing the 2015-2016 season where the tour first kicked off eight years ago. And although the names on the heat sheets have changed over the years, the series once … //read the full article
Refunds of Beach Parking Impact Fees Begin
By Eric Heinz On Friday, May 6, the city of San Clemente announced it will begin the process of refunding Beach Parking Impact Fees (BPIFs), which were reclaimed by property owners in a lawsuit filed in 2014. The city will mail a notification to property owners, most of whom reside on the east side of … //read the full article
Most of Estrella Plaza Shopping Center Now Open
By Eric Heinz With the opening of Sprouts Farmers Market on Wednesday morning, the long-awaited Estrella Plaza Shopping Center is now mostly open for business. T.J. Maxx opened in late April and Ulta Beauty hosted a grand opening on May 6. Dozens of people showed up to the opening early on Wednesday morning. Shoppers were … //read the full article
Letter: Two Good Samaritans
Michael Olivar, San Clemente My wife and I have lived in San Clemente for 15 years and now own a second property in Talega. We are proud of all that San Clemente has to offer and find the people friendly and kind, reminding me of my home state of Hawaii. On the afternoon of April … //read the full article
