Overnight Work Continues on Interstate 5
By Eric Heinz Road work on Interstate 5 has congested some late-night traffic between San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente in the last few weeks. Most of the congestion has been brought on by concrete slab replacements, Joel Zlotnik, an Orange County Transportation Authority spokesperson, said. “If you were to drive the freeway between Vista … //read the full article
Letter: ‘Parlor’ Wrong Parlance for Massage Establishments
Marcus Crider, San Clemente Regarding the San Clemente Times Aug. 13-19 article on “massage parlor” compliance, the term “massage parlor” hasn’t been used since the 1920s and it gives an image of a place of ill repute. I am a longtime owner of a holistic health day spa featuring massage and skin care. When you … //read the full article
Letter: Eliminating Train Stop Should Be People’s Choice
Jeffrey Herman, San Clemente native serving in U.S. Coast Guard Our mayor and City Council members are elected to serve for a temporary period of time. Yet, their decisions can have long-lasting effects upon us and our precious town. If a particular decision of theirs might possibly have a permanent negative impact on both residents … //read the full article
Letter: Lessons From Down Under: The Millennium Drought
Patricia Holloway, San Clemente As California and the Southwest struggle through a fourth year of serious drought, San Clementeans have been asked to do their part by curtailing water use. To date, residents and businesses have responded well to the call to conserve. We’ve reduced outdoor irrigation, removed lawns, shortened showers and installed rain barrels … //read the full article
CUSD Raises Tax to Maintain Bond Obligations in Talega
By Eric Heinz To the discontent of some Talega residents, the Capistrano Unified School District approved to maintain the tax schedule of the Mello-Roos Community Funded Districts for the area. The special tax, approved during the Aug. 12 regular board meeting, funds projects at San Clemente and San Juan Hills High School as well as … //read the full article
