Flame of Hope Heads to Ocean Fest
San Clemente Times The Flame of Hope, the official torch that will be used during the opening ceremonies of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles later this month, will make an appearance at the San Clemente Ocean Festival on Sunday, July 19. The torch will be carried through town until it reaches … //read the full article
Protectors of the Shield: Aussie Lifeguards Head to Ocean Fest
International lifeguard contingent uses Ocean Fest as final tune-up for Wieland Shield By Steve Breazeale The lifeguards of Victoria, Australia are known for their prowess in the water and ability to navigate some of the most famous—and dangerous—ocean breaks on earth. So too, are the lifeguards of Los Angeles county, whose task involves monitoring the … //read the full article
Triton Scoreboard: Dunne Selected for IAAF World Youth Track & Field Championships
Compiled by Steve Breazeale Baseball After a lengthy period of inaction Kolby Allard and the Atlanta Braves, the team that drafted the standout left-handed pitcher from San Clemente as the No. 14 overall pick in last month’s draft, have agreed to terms. On July 9 the Braves signed Allard, their top draft pick, to a … //read the full article
El Niño Predicted to Hit Early This Year
By Eric Heinz With the strong weather the nation has experienced this summer and the increase in precipitation in Southern California, the El Niño conditions that have persisted will likely foreshadow a wetter winter and possibly spring seasons. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a press release last week that there is now … //read the full article
Life’s a Beach: Summer Trip Changes Everything for a Family
I always look forward to summer vacations spent flying to familiar sandy beaches and the anticipation of adventurous family fun. But this summer we’re not taking our traditional vacation, instead we’re departing on a daunting trip—an adventure unlike any before. I’m not traveling abroad but I’ll explore new territory so foreign that it should require … //read the full article
