A Legacy of Love: Third Annual Big Kahuna Koncert for a Cause to Raise Funds for Children with Special Needs in Honor of the Late Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy
By Andrea Swayne Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy of San Clemente died in 2012 leaving more than his legacy as a surfing pioneer—his passion for helping children with autism and other special needs has also endured in the form of the annual Big Kahuna Koncert for a Cause. The third annual benefit concert is set for Saturday, … //read the full article
Short-Term Rentals Discussion Continued to Future Council Meeting
By Eric Heinz Over the course of a three-hour discussion during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the debate about putting more requirements on short-term lodging units in San Clemente could not be settled. Both those in opposition and in support gave their opinion on a code amendment that would require homeowners to occupy their residence … //read the full article
SC Sheriff’s Blotter: Man Drives into Pole, Then to Auto Body Shop at 2 a.m. on Jan. 18
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
Teachers Urge District to Settle Labor Negotiations
By Allison Jarrell Well over 100 teachers and supporters displaying lime green “Settle Now!” stickers filled the Capistrano Unified School District board room on Jan. 13, occupying many of the seats and lining the back wall during the brief, two-item meeting. During public comment, two representatives from the Capistrano Unified Education Association spoke to the … //read the full article
CUSD Board Seeks Higher Pay for Substitute Teachers
By Allison Jarrell The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Jan. 13 to have staff analyze a pay increase for the district’s substitute teachers, marking the group’s first pay raise in more than 15 years. While the district currently employs 651 substitute teachers, staff noted a shortage of subs throughout California has … //read the full article
