SC Sheriff’s Blotter: Ex-Girlfriend Tries to Take Loan Out on Man’s Home
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
Grom of the Week: Gavin Wilchek
By Andrea Swayne We spoke with 12-year-old Gavin Wilchek after his win at the third annual Econ Invitational skate contest on Jan. 23, to find out more about the talented San Clemente athlete and the passion he has for his two favorite sports: surfing and skateboarding. Gavin, a seventh-grader at Shorecliffs Middle School, is in … //read the full article
Lew’s Views: Discussing the Success of Our Young People
By Lew Avera Last month I wrote about music being the “voice of the soul” and how it impacts and influences us all—from the very young to the elderly and across all ethnic and geographical elements worldwide. It is something we all have in common even though the music itself varies greatly. In my continuing … //read the full article
Letter: Proposed Sign Ordinance Puts Chokehold on San Clemente Businesses
Robert Beaulieu, San Clemente With the ongoing discussion on the revision of the sign ordinance, one has to ask: Who is looking out for small businesses in San Clemente? Certainly not the Planning Commission, City Council or city staff. As a retired 30-year banking executive working primarily in the small to mid-size business arena, I’ve got … //read the full article
Letter: Separate San Clemente School District Should be Next Goal
By Paige Foreman, San Clemente, on behalf of San Clemente Partners Improving Education Responsibly A new year conjures up thoughts of betterment, improvements and positive changes. Aside from making changes to better our own lives, many look for ways to help enhance the lives around us and the community we live in. I envision 2016 … //read the full article