Ian Crane of SC Wins Local Hurley Pro Wildcard
San Clemente-based surfer Ian Crane earned a spot into the Hurley Pro at Trestles as winner of the trials at T Street By Andrea Swayne Ian Crane of San Clemente won the locals’ slot into the Hurley Pro Trestles at the event’s wildcard trials on Thursday, July 23 at T Street, beating runner-up Patrick Gudauskas, … //read the full article
Grom of the Week: Cannon Carr
By Andrea Swayne Cannon Carr, 9, of San Clemente said he is having an epic summer honing his skills on both surfboards and skateboards and training on his family’s invention, the Syck Trix board. He wants to make the most of the long summer days before starting fourth grade at Concordia Elementary in the fall. … //read the full article
New Weather Stations Coming to Santa Margarita Water District
By Eric Heinz In an effort to better maintain and conserve water, Santa Margarita Water District is implementing local weather stations around the district. Jonathan Volzke, public information officer for Santa Margarita Water District, said the nearest weather station to San Clemente, similar to what the district is implementing, is in Irvine. The new stations … //read the full article
Letter: North Beach Traffic Circle Volunteers Look to Continue Project
Jim Holloway, San Clemente A number of San Clemente residents have been working on a volunteer project to landscape the traffic circle in North Beach located behind the Miramar Theater. Unfortunately, my friends in the city’s Public Works Department will not support issuance of an encroachment permit, a decision that I disagree with, and so … //read the full article
Letter: Beach Garden Cafe Owners Bid Farewell
Mike and Sue McGeary, San Clemente It is with a very heavy heart that we write this note today. After nearly 20 years in business, we find we must close the doors for good, at the end of the month, to our beloved Beach Garden Cafe. It is not due to any downturn in business, … //read the full article