View from the Pier: Wealth Frees Trump from Internal Censure
By Herman Sillas U.S. political parties go back as far as President George Washington. He was a Federalist Party member and advocated a strong central government. The Democratic Republican Party preferred strong local state government. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr (both Republicans) tied for president. Under the 12th Amendment to the Constitution, the … //read the full article
SC Sheriff’s Blotter: Man Hears ‘Something’ Walking on His Roof
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
At the Movies: Where’s the Fun in ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’?
By Megan Bianco It’s ironic that two completely different comedies released last weekend, Paramount’s Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and Disney’s Zootopia, both had themes of social commentary. Using anamorphic characters as metaphors, it’s not a surprise the latter is an instant hit with audiences and critics. But Foxtrot is a completely different R-rated racial satire based … //read the full article
Grom of the Week: Rachael Tilly
By Andrea Swayne With less than a month left of official “gromhood,” Rachael Tilly, 17 of Capistrano Beach was presented with her 2015 World Surf League Women’s World Longboard Championship trophy at the annual WSL Awards, March 7, on the Gold Coast of Australia. Tilly was honored along with last season’s other WSL professional surfing … //read the full article
Skateboard Coalition Packs Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
By Eric Heinz City Hall was filled to the brim with people wanting to see an expansion of the Ralphs Skatepark off Avenida La Pata as well as have lights put in for nighttime skating. The San Clemente Skateboard Coalition recently formed to convince the BP&R Commission to add the expansion of the skatepark to … //read the full article
