Medical Marijuana Ban Approved by City Council
By Eric Heinz Although City Council members said they would have liked more time to examine the issues regarding medical marijuana regulation within its boundaries, the deadline to enact local enforcement had passed. The council voted unanimously to ban commercial outlets, testing facilities and delivery services of medical marijuana. During the public forum, some people … //read the full article
More Rain Expected for San Clemente
As of Wednesday, Jan. 6, flash flood warnings were in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, but according to NASA, the effects of El Niño weather patterns are not showing signs of letting up anytime soon. Long-term forecasts predict more rain in the following week. More information and up-to-date forecasts can be found at … //read the full article
City’s Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals Fails to Reach Four-Fifths Majority Vote
By Eric Heinz At the Jan. 5 City Council meeting, the temporary moratorium on short-term rentals was voted 3-2, but it was not announced whether the moratorium had been approved. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Bob Baker emailed the San Clemente Times and said the moratorium needed a four-fifths majority vote. Unlike other ordinances, emergency interim … //read the full article
Business Beat: Ethika
New Ventures Ethika 405 Calle Amancer, Suite 306 888.502.5310 www.ethika.com Underwear has always been the staple of Ethika, a business born and raised in San Clemente. The company began as a men’s underwear company and launched a women’s line in October 2015. The brand started with a few solid colors of men’s long-cut underwear, but … //read the full article
Wellness and Prevention: A New Year’s Resolution to be More Present
By Susan Parmelee I often field questions from parents about “screen addiction” and how to get their kids off their cellphones, video games and computers. Fifteen years ago, as a parent of grade-school children, the battle seemed a little easier as it was limited to the TV and the Gameboy. My kids’ first phones flipped … //read the full article
