Parents Explore Unchartered Waters of Education
San Clemente residents discuss possible charter school options By Eric Heinz During a meeting on Thursday, July 30, residents of San Clemente, mostly from Talega, met to discuss the possibility of bringing a charter school to the area. Attendees heard from speakers Julie Collier, of the Parents Advocates League, and Jeffrey Shapiro, the CEO of Edvance Charter … //read the full article
San Clemente Massage Therapist Convicted of Sexual Battery
By Eric Heinz A San Clemente massage therapist was convicted Tuesday of sexual battery against four women and inappropriately touching another woman, according to an Orange County District Attorney’s Office press release. Ping Li, 51, San Clemente, was found guilty of four misdemeanor counts of sexual battery and one misdemeanor count of simple battery. “At … //read the full article
CUSD Proposal for SCHS Improvements Approved
By Allison Jarrell In order to accommodate a growing student population, the Capistrano Unified School District is investing about $45 million in improvements for the three high schools most affected by the growth—San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School and Tesoro High School. Avenida La Pata, a much-anticipated connection between San Clemente and San … //read the full article
Changes to Recreational Bluefin Tuna Regulations Now in Effect
By Alison Shea New requirements from the California Fish and Game Commission for recreational daily bag limit for filleting tuna on vessels went into effect last Thursday, according to a Department of Fish and Wildlife press release. This limit is now two and applies to all bluefin tuna possessed, regardless of where they are taken … //read the full article
Mahalo, My Teacher: Hula school aims to improve lives of children
The Hula Connection helps children’s communication skills By Evan Da Silva The aloha spirit is alive and well at Lainani Hula Hui’ana, or The Hula Connection. Lianne Nahina Pfister, the kumu (hula master) of her halau (school), said she has seen the island dance and culture improve health and overall lifestyle of her students … //read the full article
