At the Movies: Dawn of Justice and Backlash
By Megan Bianco For years people have contemplated when the fad of two to three superhero movies released yearly will become tiring and passé. Now, with the first Hollywood movie to feature mega superheroes Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) together, an unexpected controversy and a war of its own … //read the full article
Lew’s Views: Performing Arts, the Search for a Venue Revisited
By Lew Avera Months ago I wrote about performing arts in San Clemente, the many events in town and the community desirability for a performing arts center. My Views covered drama, music, orchestra and dancing, realizing that we have the Cabrillo Theater for drama and a very accomplished high school orchestra program. What has brought … //read the full article
Letter: City Continues to Enforce ‘Discriminatory’ Laws
George Gregory, San Clemente Our city continues to selectively enforce discriminating laws like what you can and cannot carry on or in a pickup truck (America’s bestselling car), like a ladder, because ascetic sensitivities are more important than our civil liberties or needs. Meanwhile, those rights are reserved for giant corporations’ pickup trucks. Is this the America … //read the full article
Pet of the Week: Poppy
San Clemente Times This little cutie is Poppy and she’s ready for a new start! At only 8 months old, Poppy is a speedy little girl and really knows how to move. Keeping up with her happy personality can be tons of laughs. Poppy is litterbox trained and would make a fun addition to the … //read the full article
San Clemente Teacher’s Case Stalls in U.S. Supreme Court
By Eric Heinz What was supposed to be a landmark decision hinging on a deciding vote later this summer in the case of local teacher Rebecca Friedrichs and supporters attempting to abolish compulsory union dues for teachers came to a halt, at least temporarily, in the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. Friedrichs, a teacher in … //read the full article
