Letter: Confederate Flag Write-up Hits Mark
By Grant Rohr, Capistrano Beach Once again, Jim Kempton has “nailed it,” this time on the issue of the Confederate flag. I’ve long wondered why some of my fellow Americans consider it appropriate to fly a flag that represents an enemy government of the United States of America. I have no problem with Southerners being … //read the full article
Ocean Festival 2015 in Pictures
Annual festival draws thousands of people—through rain, shine and wicked surf By Eric Heinz For the 39th year in a row, Ocean Festival in San Clemente was one of the city’s most popular events. Although inclement weather hampered Saturday’s activities, organizers put together a revised schedule, and Sunday’s events took place without a hitch. Throughout … //read the full article
Ocean Festival Sunday Schedule Updated after Events Postponed Saturday
By Eric Heinz After lightning caused activities to be suspended at the San Clemente Ocean Festival on Saturday, event organizers updated the Sunday schedule to accommodate competitors. The new schedule can be found at www.oceanfestival.org. A notice to competitors posted on the Ocean Festival website following Saturday’s mid-day cancellation of events said Saturday registered athletes … //read the full article
One Dead After Being Hit by Train; Witnesses Say it was Suicide
OCSD: Initial witnesses say person committed suicide by stepping in front of train Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. San Clemente Times will provide more information as it becomes available. By Eric Heinz Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported at 1:27 p.m. Saturday, July 18 that a person had died after being hit by an … //read the full article
Update: San Clemente Library to Open July 27
County reschedules soft opening to July 27 By Eric Heinz According to a post on the city of San Clemente’s website and Friends of the San Clemente Library President Nonie Fickling, the San Clemente Library will be opening next Monday, June 27 instead of Monday, July 20. Fickling said some last-minute inspections must be done … //read the full article
