Grom of the Week: Micah Almida
By Andrea Swayne Recent Hawaii transplant Micah Almida, 10, has been getting as much surfing experience as possible since moving to San Clemente about five months ago. Micah has been surfing in National Scholastic Surfing Association Explorer events in Gold Coast, Northwest and Southwest conferences, earning spots in Super Grom division finals. In his main … //read the full article
San Diego Sheriffs Investigate Murder of Homeless Man
By Eric Heinz Robert Bretz, 59, was found dead about 1 p.m. on Feb. 4 near the intersection of Cristianitos Road and S. El Camino Real, less than 200 yards outside the San Clemente border, according to San Diego Sheriff’s Department North Coastal Station. Bretz was found at a nearby homeless encampment and had “obvious … //read the full article
City Manager’s Report Forecasts Lower Sales Tax for Outlets’ First Year
By Eric Heinz In a report released by the San Clemente City Manager’s Office last week, the projected sales tax revenue from the Outlets at San Clemente is expected to be about $300,000—down from the budgeted $825,000 the city expected to receive this fiscal year. But that doesn’t mean things won’t stabilize in the future. … //read the full article
Letter: Compelled Union Dues Infringe First Amendment Rights
By Chalone Warman, San Clemente In response to Bill Prestridge’s letter (Rebecca Friedrichs’ Assertions Mislead Union Debate) in the Feb. 4-10 edition of the San Clemente Times, Mr. Prestridge completely misses the point of the Supreme Court case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association when he falsely states, “This case is about the conservative effort to … //read the full article
Business Beat: SC Eye Lab
SC Eye Lab 1311 N. El Camino Real 949.388.6072 Website and Facebook coming soon Compiled by Eric Heinz Cheryl Cavanna, owner of SC Eye Lab and a 30-year San Clemente resident, is hoping to make eyewear more affordable for everyone who needs glasses. “I worked for an optometrist for several years,” Cavanna said. … //read the full article
