Better with Age: The incomparable Kelly Slater just turned 51, and he shows no signs of slowing down
This week, Kelly Slater—occasional San Clemente resident and undisputed most dominant competitive surfer of all time—turned a spry 51 years old, Jake Howard writes in this week’s column. He’s also recently kicked off yet another year on the WSL’s Championship Tour. For Slater, age truly is just a number. The post Better with Age: The … //read the full article
Grom of the Week: Noah Lavik
This week’s featured grom is San Clemente’s Noah Lavik, who has risen to the occasion at multiple high-stakes grom competitions lately. Lavik’s strong run kicked off with a win at the Scholastic Surf event at the Oceanside Pier last weekend. Surfing for Shorecliffs Middle School, his win in the Boys Shortboard division helped propel the … //read the full article
Life’s a Beach: Time Flies and The Friendly Skies
Shelley Murphy acknowledges that while she’s already afraid of flying, she is terrified of crashing. Thoughts of taxiing, tarmacs, and takeoffs send her anxiety soaring, as she writes in her latest Life’s a Beach column. But as much as she dreads the flights, she says, she always looks forward to spending time together with her … //read the full article
Wellness & Prevention: AIM High Works to Prevent Substance Misuse Among Teens
Prevention professionals are hearing that teens need support, and when they lack support, they find it in drugs and alcohol, Lauren Gallegos, the prevention director at the Wellness & Prevention Center, writes this week. Substance-use prevention, she says, must be holistic and supportive, and the AIM High program through the Noble Path Foundation addresses healthy … //read the full article
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Winnie
This week’s featured adoptable pet is 2-year-old Winnie, a great cat with so much love to give. A good mix between sociable and independent, some of Winnie’s favorite pastimes are being petted and bird-watching from a sunny window. The post Adoptable Pet of the Week: Winnie appeared first on San Clemente Times. Source: This article … //read the full article