Camino Las Ramblas Off-Ramp Temporary Closures
By Alison Shea The northbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to Camino Las Ramblas will close continuously for nine days from 10 p.m. Friday, July 17 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 27, according to an Orange County Transportation Authority press release. During the closure, crews will be working to move the off-ramp east of its current location to … //read the full article
Coastal Collections: Smithsonian Recognizes Surf Culture by Admitting SHACC Items
San Clemente surf museum donates artifacts to the Smithsonian Institute By Eric Heinz A treasury of surf culture from a San Clemente museum is making its way to America’s most prestigious display. Recently, the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History accepted a gathering of items from the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center in San Clemente, … //read the full article
Groms flock to the 10th Annual WSA Menehune Surf Fest
By San Clemente Times The San Clemente-based Western Surfing Association held its 10th annual Menehune Surf Fest on Sunday, July 12 in Huntington Beach. The event, this year named the WSA Menehune Sun Bum surf fest in honor of the sunscreen company title sponsor, provided a summer fun contest for surfers 16 and under wanting … //read the full article
San Clemente Reaches Water Conservation Goals for May, June
Officials: Colder weather in May, June might be reason for residential drop in water use By Eric Heinz According to Andrew Kanzler, San Clemente water conservation analyst, the city has met more than its obligation for the state-mandated water conservation for the months of May and June. “City-owned sites have seen a reduction of potable … //read the full article
San Clemente Library to Open July 20
By Eric Heinz The San Clemente Library of is expected to open Monday, as crews finish up the final parts of the construction and refurbishment. The library had been closed for more than a year after massive termite damage and other blemishes had left it in disrepair. With the reopening of the library, a new … //read the full article