City Council Finalizes Sign Ordinance
By Eric Heinz Although City Council was poised to quickly pass the newly amended sign ordinance after proposals were added to it following the March 1 discussion, two small clauses were looked at once again regarding whether a sign could remain after a business takes over and consideration of the new functionality of a business … //read the full article
Wavelengths: Why India is the Most Important Ally Americans Should Cultivate
By Jim Kempton An emerging colossus on the international stage, India is an opportunity America should not miss. In a world of strategic competitors, restless allies and distant adversaries, India should be viewed as the top potential candidate in America’s global quest for stable, free-market trading partners. At first glance, the two giant nations seem unfathomably far apart. Americans are seen as … //read the full article
Business Beat: Barnoa Wine Company
New Ownership Barnoa Wine Co. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 106 949.388.4378 www.barnoawinebar.com Mike Trebing’s dream to own a wine business has come to fruition. He said he purchased the location in Talega two months ago because he thinks it has “a lot of potential and opportunity.” “It was a 30-year love affair with wine, and … //read the full article
Business Beat: Mulch California
New Business Mulch California 213 Calle Serena 949.547.2325 www.mulchcalifornia.com Instagram: @mulchcalifornia Cofounders Philippe Zarif and Mehr Alejandro conceptualized their designs for reused clothing products about 18 months ago and started implementing their business in January. They started doing bespoke and then moved into larger-scale sales. All products, they said, are made from found or reclaimed … //read the full article
Natural Selections: Eclectic Wares Define The Marketplace Once a Month in San Clemente
Southern California craftspeople gather every second Sunday By Eric Heinz Eclectic items from artisans and craftspeople pop up every second Sunday of the month in a nook of San Clemente’s North Beach. Jess Lea, owner of The Marketplace, started the monthly event last July, when her shop was known as The Yurt. “We started The … //read the full article
