On Life and Love After 50: An Ocean Farewell to an Austrian Friend
By Tom Blake In May, while on vacation in Graz, Austria, my life partner Greta and I had dinner with a couple we had never met. This meeting came about because Ken, 78, San Clemente, had emailed, “I have been enjoying your articles in the San Clemente Times. I was interested to see you will … //read the full article
City to Implement New Drought Study
By Eric Heinz In a Nov. 30 press release, the city of San Clemente announced it will examine its current water rate structure to determine the most fair way to penalize customers who overuse water. As of Nov. 30, the city announced it had billed customers $921,000 in penalties since it implemented new rates in … //read the full article
From the Heart: Local Organizations, Businesses Donate to Charitable Outfits
By Eric Heinz The season of giving is in full swing in San Clemente, and as the holiday season continues there are organizations giving back to the community. Some organizations are still giving back and some have fulfilled their intended contributions to charitable organizations. Boys & Girls Club The Boys & Girls Club of the … //read the full article
SC Sheriff’s Blotter: Man Claims People Yelled Racial Slurs at Him, Said ‘Go Back to Your Own Country’
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
View From the Pier: To Change Policy, We All Must Get Out and Vote
By Herman Sillas It’s that time of year again: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This year brought us more than we expected and at a faster pace. We knew we were in trouble when the New England Patriots deflated their footballs for the 2015 Super Bowl. They did this so their quarterback … //read the full article
