Braves Select Kolby Allard as No. 14 Overall Pick in MLB Draft
Compiled by Steve Breazeale With the 14th pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected San Clemente senior left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard on June 8. The 17-year-old hard throwing lefty becomes the highest draft pick in San Clemente High School history. Allard, who also holds a commitment to UCLA, had a spectacular junior … //read the full article
Storage Area, Restrooms Burn at San Clemente Pier
By Andrea Swayne Firefighters responded to reports of a fire Monday afternoon at the newly-built storage and restroom building near the base of the San Clemente Pier on Avenida Victoria, authorities said. The initial call was received at 3:23 p.m. and with 30 firefighters on scene the blaze was under control by 4 p.m., according … //read the full article
Low Voltage Causes Flickering Lights in South Orange County
By Allison Jarrell and Andrea Swayne Flickering lights across south Orange County this morning were the result of widespread low voltage issues, San Diego Gas & Electric officials said. Reports of dimming and flickering lights were first reported at about 7:30 a.m. Monday and the problem was resolved by 9:30 a.m., Amber Albrecht, SDG&E spokesperson … //read the full article
At the Movies: ‘Aloha’ to Cameron Crowe’s Military Misfire
By Megan Bianco Creative blocks have struck Hollywood’s respected filmmakers in a rather abrupt way this year, much to the dismay of film fans. Not exempt is Cameron Crowe’s current release Aloha. Everything from the blasé title to the confusing plot and horrible editing unfortunately leads the rom-com to its place as one of the … //read the full article
Letter: Corporate Greed is Taking Over Downtown San Clemente
Christiaan Sorensen, San Clemente We have this larger-than-life teddy bear that dominates a lounge chair in our waiting room. He’s wearing sunglasses, a hat and reading a book. All the little kids walking to and from 31 Flavors stop, point and squeal in delight! Some rush in and have to hug him, as if it’s … //read the full article
