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The pedestrian crossing over Coast Highway near the Capistrano Surfside Inn could be torn down and replaced with a fully signalized crosswalk as early as fall. Photo: Andrea Swayne

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An 82-year-old man, who said he emigrated to the United States years ago, is helped to the podium to speak about his need for a hospital and emergency room in San Clemente. Photo: Eric Heinz

City Adds Shared Parking in Lantern DistrictTHE LATEST: Dana Points portfolio of shared parking spaces in the Lantern Dis-trict has grown to 74, with more soon to be announced, city officials said. City Council approved the addition of 14 parking spaces at an April 19 meeting, and 12 more on May 3, and the addition of one on-street spot realized during street improvements.

In July 2015, the city entered into its first lease agreement with Huff Merid-ian LLC for the public use of 47 parking spaces in the Meridian buildings parking garage. The April 19 addition came from a lease with Taco Bell commercial center owner H & K Takenaga Enterprises at a rate of $30 per space, per month. Hours for public use will be 5 p.m. to midnight. The May 3 addition happened via a lease with the United States Postal Service for public use of parking spots in the Post Office lot at a rate of $33.33 per space, per month. Public parking will be available until midnight, seven days a week, limited to three-hour stays.

WHATS NEXT: Property owners have been asking for one-year initial terms to assess the impact on their tenants, according to Cindy Nelson, the citys interim economic development manager, but all have the in-tention of entering into a five-year renewal period. Parking lots will be maintained by the property owners. Nelson said more agreements are close to being finalized.

Ursula Luna-Reynosa, community devel-opment director, said the target number of spaces needed in the Lantern District is two spaces per 1,000 square feet of oc-cupied commercial space at peak hours. Parking studies commissioned by Dana Point and other cities have shown 1.8 spaces occupied at peak hours in success-ful areas. Andrea Swayne

County Report on SC Hospital Sent to CDPH THE LATEST: After hearing testimony from dozens of area residents, the Orange County Emergency Medical Care Commit-tee members said there are more issues to examine regarding the scheduled May clo-sure of the San Clementes only hospitalDana Points nearest hospitalSaddleback

Memorial Medical Center.On Friday, April 29, people spoke about

why the hospital is so important them, San Clemente and South Orange Countythe next closest facilities are in Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejoand shared their own experiences with the hospital.

The county sent an emergency impact report to the California Department of Public Health on Tuesday outlining the statistics of the area and the testimony from public speakers.

In April, MemorialCare sued the city of San Clemente after its City Council passed a zoning ordinance resolution that hospital officials thought was too restrictive on its op-erations and would deter other health care providers from purchasing the hospital.

WHATS NEXT: Committee members said after listening to the testimony of the pub-lic speakers, MemorialCare, the hospitals network, has not seemed interested in continuing hospital operations.

Our draft needs to be flushed out to reflect the testimony weve heard today, Stratton said.

The Orange County EMCC is required by the health code to put together an emergency services impact report when hospitals close. The report is then sent to the California Department of Public Health for evaluation. After that, the de-partment will reply to the county with its findings. But because Saddleback Memo-rial Medical Center is a private, nonprofit entity, the report may not have any effect on it closing at the end of the month.

Hospital officials and those who are ad-vocating for keeping it open said potential buyers have been located and contacted, but the names of those entities have not been released.

The hospital is expected to close May 31. Eric Heinz

Council Appoints New Planning Commission MemberTHE LATEST: The Dana Point City Council appointed Roy Dohner to the Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 3, after conducting interviews for the vacant seat at their regular public meeting.

Dohner is a Dana Point resident who has had a long career in corporate real estate. Dohner managed the global real estate assets of Mobil Oil for almost 25 years, before serving a similar role for telecommunications company Nortel, ac-cording to his resume.

I see Dana Point going through a transition, Dohner said. Ive see some of the issues that have come before the city previously, and Ive been active as a vol-unteer for and against some projects, and this gives me a better opportunity to try to

have some influence on that process.The Planning Commission seat was

vacated in January 2016 when Liz Claus resigned her position. Council then di-rected staff to recruit qualified applicants, including those who had already applied. Ten applicants submitted material by the March 21 deadline, of which six were interviewed on Tuesdayone applicant removed his name from the running, and three were unable to attend.

Short interviews were held with each candidate at the Council meeting, and Dohner emerged from a group of ap-plicants with varied qualifications. Other candidates included Bob Slapin, a lawyer; Barbara Joanie McKnight, a former teacher; Matthew Miller, a former mem-ber of the Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission; Luke Boughen, a real estate lawyer; and Mark Rosen, who has applied previously for city commission positions.

WHATS NEXT: Dohner will serve for three years, having assumed the final three years of Claus four-year term. Matt Cortina/AS

State Senate Passes Resolution to Urge Federal Government to Pass Interim Nuclear Storage Bill

THE LATEST: Californias State Senate approved a resolution Thursday to urge the U.S. Department of Energy to pass a bill that would allow for temporary interim storage of spent nuclear fuel at facilities away from San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, a few miles south of San Clem-ente.

The Senate Joint Resolution presses the federal government to pass the Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2016, sup-ported by Rep. Darrell Issa, (R-Vista). Lan-

guage in the bill requires areas that would take the nuclear waste to gain consent from the facility accepting it as well as the neighboring communities. Areas in Texas and New Mexico have been mentioned as possible storage sites.

A press release from State Sen. Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) stated the nuclear waste stored at the current facility is on or near earthquake faults.

A proposal to permanently store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain in Nevada fell through in 2009, and Southern Califor-nia Edison, the majority stockholder of the now-defunct power plant, obtained a permit last fall from the California Coastal Commission to store the spent nuclear fuel on-site.

WHATS NEXT: Acting Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy John F. Kotek will attend the next Community Engagement Panel meeting hosted by SCE, according to a Monday press release from Issas of-fice. Issa has been pushing for the Depart-ment of Energy to host one of its nuclear energy storage meetings since it began a national tour earlier this year. EH

City Enters Litigation with Sober Living HomeTHE LATEST: In his report from closed ses-sion at the April 19 City Council meeting, City Attorney Patrick Munoz announced Council has authorized his office to proceed with litigation in connection to a sober living issue.

He added that City Manager Doug Chotkevys, on behalf of Council, sent out a letter in support of AB 2772, a bill aimed at regulating sober living homes.

WHATS NEXT: Munoz said more informa-tion will be shared once the claim is filed and becomes public.AS

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DP SheriffsBlotterAll information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriffs Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesnt represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

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Sunday, May 1WELFARE CHECKCrown Valley Parkway/Pacific Coast High-way, 34100 Block (7:40 p.m.) A woman approached a guard house and said she was from Washington and lost. She said she didnt know how she got to the loca-tion and only last remembered being in downtown Laguna.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESCalle Dolores, 26900 Block (5:29 p.m.) A large golden Labrador retriever was in the street biting a man. It was unknown if the dog belonged to the man.

TRAFFIC HAZARDStreet of the Golden Lantern/Pacific Coast Highway (11:23 a.m.) A caller informed police that 100 motorcyclists were driv-ing down Pacific Coast Highway, and some drivers were stopping and directing traffic to allow the bikes to go through. The caller also said the motorcycles were passing illegally and weaving in and out of cars.

DISTURBANCEDoheny Place, 34800 Block (10:01 a.m.) A disturbance was reported when a person claimed their neighbor was being verbally abusive to other neighbors on the block when someone had parked their car in front of her car on the street. Police noti-fied both parties that parking is a civil issue, and no crimes were recognized.

CITIZEN ASSISTStreet of the Park Lantern, 25100 Block (8:59 a.m.) A man told police that some-one had placed signs reserving picnic tables at the park. The informant told police that he didnt believe that is fair.

DISTURBANCESelva Road, 34000 Block (12:49 a.m.) A patrol check was requested just after midnight for a man who was trying to get a cat out of a palm tree in the roads center island using a string.

Saturday, April 30PATROL CHECKGalleon Way, 23400 Block (10:20 p.m.)

A woman called police when she noticed five juvenile skateboarders as she pulled into her mothers house. The woman told police she saw one male subject jump into the backyard with a skateboard, while four others skated up and sat on the wall. The boarders were gone when police arrived.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONSPacific Coast Highway/Beach Road (12:52 p.m.) Police were called to deal with a group of subjects blocking handicap spaces and drinking on the beach.

RECKLESS DRIVINGNiguel Road/Stonehill Drive (4:42 a.m.) A patrol check was requested for an elderly driver in a cream-colored sedan traveling 5 miles per hour down the road. The infor-mant told police the driver was stopping while entering intersections and weaving.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESDana Point Harbor Drive, 24800 Block (2:34 a.m.) Police spotted a thin, 20-some-thing woman screaming while sitting on the sidewalk.

Friday, April 29DISTURBANCECamino Capistrano/Via Sacramento (11:26 p.m.) Police were called to check on a report of juveniles throwing large spit wads at passing vehicles. Police thought the kids might have moved on to a nearby school, but no contact was made.

DISTURBANCEVia Sacramento, 26300 Block (10:41 p.m.) A disturbance was reported when four youths were seen running around putting maxi pads on door knobs. The informant told police the juveniles then jumped the fence at Palisades Elementary School and proceeded to make a lot of noise on the playground.

DISTURBANCECalle Portola/Calle Juanita (9:24 p.m.) A citizen requested police intervention when they noticed three malesubjects play-ing around. The caller said that one in particular keeps falling down and being really loud.

RECKLESS DRIVINGStreet of the Golden Lantern, 33300 Block (6:44 p.m.) Police were notified of a gray Hyundai Genesis doing donuts in the main lot.

BATTERY REPORTPacific Coast Highway, 34000 Block (5:37 p.m.) A woman called police after her son and her sons girlfriend reported being beaten up the night prior by someone pretending to be an Uber driver.

INDECENT EXPOSUREStreet of the Golden Lantern, 33300 Block

(7:07 a.m.) A patrol check was requested on Golden Lantern between CVS and Dana Hills High School for a man dressed in all black, with a yellow towel around him, who was exposing himself to drivers passing by.

Wednesday, April 27SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESDel Obispo Street/Pacific Coast Highway (11:07 p.m.) Police were called about two homeless people causing a ruckus near a bike path. The informant said the tran-sients were drinking alcohol and yelling at people and that one had a long gray beard and was sitting on a bike.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESStreet of the Amber Lantern, 34100 Block (6:09 p.m.) Police were called when a resident received a knock on the door from a homeless man carrying a Mexican blanket. The man continued to loiter in the area.

ILLEGAL PEDDLINGDel Obispo Street/Stonehill Drive (5:53 p.m.) Once police arrived, a dreadlocked man in his 20s wearing saggy pants finally agreed to stop selling candy after being asked many times to leave.

PATROL CHECKCalle La Primavera/La Cresta Drive (2:02 p.m.) A passerby found a man lying on the ground and asked if he was OK. The man on the ground responded that he doesnt feel like getting up. By the time police arrived, the man was gone.

Monday, April 259-1-1 HANGUPStreet of the Amber Lantern, 34100 Block (8:35 p.m.) A woman called police and opened with, Everything is OK now, and, Everything is calm. Upon further ques-tioning, the woman said her roommate was angry and throwing things around, upset about the status of his lawsuit.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESCapistrano By The Sea, 34100 Block (8:30 p.m.) Police were notified of an unidentified man who was shining a very bright flashlight from a driveway toward vehicles passing by.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCYRitz Cove Drive, 0 Block (5:36 p.m.) Police were called in by the fire department after they encountered a man who was violent-ly throwing up and cant stand up.

CITIZEN ASSISTBreezy Place, 33400 Block (2:28 p.m.) A woman contacted deputies to report a neighbor who had thrown dirt on her property. The subject lives across the street, the caller said.

Community MeetingsSATURDAY, MAY 7

Bulky Item Drop Off Event7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Residents may drop off unwanted bulky items for free at two Dana Point school sites, instead of taking them to the landfill. E-waste, green waste, large appliances, furniture and other large items that dont fit into a normal waste container will be accepted. Many of the collected items will be recycled. Goodwill Industries will be on hand to accept charitable donations. Free document shredding services will also be available. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern and Palisades Elementary School, 26462 Via Sacramento, www.danapoint.org.

MONDAY, MAY 9

Planning Commission Meeting6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Join members of the volunteer-centered club for breakfast and a meeting each Wednesday at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, www.monarchbeachrotary.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

Coastmasters Toastmasters Club7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Practice your public speaking skills every Thursday at the OC Sailing & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place, Building B, 6658.toast-mastersclubs.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 13

Action Associates7:30 a.m. Action Associates, one of the oldest (nearly 30 years) business net-working groups in Dana Point, meets every Friday morning. Only one mem-ber per profession is allowed. Email [email protected] for meeting location and admission information.

TUESDAY, MAY 17

City Council Meeting6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

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The pedestrian crossing over Coast Highway near the Capistrano Surfside Inn could be torn down and replaced with a fully signalized crosswalk as early as fall. Photo: Andrea Swayne

fter years of work with the county, and in response to numerous requests from the community,

Dana Point will soon have a new way to cross Coast Highway from the foot of the Palisades to Doheny Beach.

The county of Orange has proposed the demolition of the aging bridge and replacement with a fully signalized crosswalk replacing the span of the bridge over Coast Highway. The project would eventually be followed up in the future with a separate projectthe replace-ment of the portion of the bridge over the Orange County Transportation Authority/Metrolink railroad tracks with a new span, complete with elevators.

Provisions of the agreement include full funding for and construction of the project by the county and upon completion, return-ing ownership to the city, according to the agenda report. The property would also be given to the county while it does the improvements, as required by state code.

Weve been working with the county on this for many years, said Brad Fowler, the citys director of Public Works and En-gineering Services. The county finally has funding for it and has been submitting plans for planning and city engineering to review, to make sure it meets our requirements, since we would be maintaining the traffic signal upon completion of the project.

Known formally as the Capistrano Surfside Inn Pedestrian Overcrossing, the current two-span pedestrian bridge was built by the Surfside Inn prior to 1989 city incorporationas a California Coastal Commission condition of development to provide coastal access.

The county-owned bridge, located in front of the inn between Palisades Drive and Doheny Park Road, has aged to the point where replacement is necessary, according to county officials. In addition to corrosion, concrete delamination and spalling (cracking, pitting and flaking), the bridge is also not compliant with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act because it only has stair access.

A project report prepared by the county with input from the city and finalized in 2013 concluded the best, most cost effec-tive option was a two-phase plan beginning with an at-grade signalized street crossing and followed by a new bridge with elevators to be constructed over the railroad tracks.

On April 19, City Council approved a cooperative agreement with the county for Phase 1 of the projectdemolition of the existing span of bridge over Coast High-way, and replacement with a crosswalk. Construction of a bridge with elevators over the tracks will come later, as Phase 2 of the project. That existing section of

County of Orange proposes to replace Coast Highway pedestrian bridge with signalized crosswalk

Crossing Coast Highway

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Athe bridge will be preserved until then, according to the staff report.

It was my understanding that this bridge was going to be replaced, not removed, Councilman Joe Muller said. I am a little concerned about creating a signalized crosswalk, especially when in Dana Point near the Dennys, our Dana Point bridge (was built) because they were requiring us to remove a crosswalk, for traffic concerns. Has there been a study done on what this will do to traffic on PCH? The speed limit out there is 50 mph and were going to create a cross-walk. That sounds very dangerous to me. And why are we moving from a bridge that needed to be updated, for sure, to a cross-walk where we will still have to go over a bridge to get across the railroad tracks. Whats the reasoning behind this?

Fowler said the community has been asking the city to do some traffic calming along that stretch of roadway.

The roadway, with a fully signalized crossing, weve always felt was safe and the county has felt it is safe. And from a traffic engineering standpoint it would be a safe crossing there, Fowler said. We didnt want any of the Mickey Mouse signals that you see with just the flashing lights and things. We do see a problem with that. The advantage from the countys stand point is that its an affordable option for them, in great part. The difference between a crosswalk there as opposed to a bridge is significantly different in cost.

City Manager Doug Chotkevys added that in the case of the Dana Point bridge, that project was done specifically to get people off the street to provide better traf-fic flow, whereas a crosswalk in this area is needed in order to provide traffic calming and a safe, ADA-friendly crossing.

Yes, (the Dana Point bridge) was a traffic congestion relief project, Fowler said. We saved ourselves nearly an hour a day by putting pedestrians over the street, instead of across the street. Every time you pressed the button to go across as a pedestrian, it stopped traffic for an extra 15 seconds that adds up.

Muller also expressed concern with regard to taking on safety liability for the new crosswalk when the county turns the completed project back over to the city.

The county seemed unwilling in the past to do the project unless the city took over, Fowler said.

Councilman Scott Schoeffel noted he attended many of the past meetings with the county and knows the crosswalk plan was run past CJPIA (California Joint Pow-ers Insurance Authority), the risk pool through which the city is insured, and they didnt have a problem with it.

It doesnt take much visual acuity

to see that the (existing) bridge is like London Bridge; its falling down, Schoef-fel said. It is crumbling. Gravity, age, saltwater has taken its toll. I continue to believe that it poses a safety hazard and is not ADA-compliant. It (the crosswalk) may not be a perfect solution, but its a meaningful and practical solution. And, most importantly, one that can get done, in real time.

Mayor Pro Tem Richard Viczorek said he didnt fully understand the countys position in saying they would not proceed with the project, letting the bridge exist in its present state unless Dana Point agrees to bail them out.

As long as we build it in a manner thats consistent with approved engineer-ing design, and maintain it in that manner, if the courts follow the law, we have design immunity and cannot be sued, or at least successfully sued, Patrick Munoz, city attorney said. That should provide some comfort and as Councilman Schoeffel mentioned, we have run this by CJPIA and they didnt say, Dont do it.

Thats comforting from a legal aspect, but from a safety aspect, it seems to be that a bridge is a much safer option, Viczorek said. I know that were putting in lights that are supposed to slow the traffic down and that might address the safety issue but what Im struggling with here is (the question of) why wont the county put in the bridge? Well, it costs too much, apparently, and they want us to take it over. The speed limit there is 45 or 50 mph; whats the effect on the traffic as well? Have we had any studies?

The traffic volumes on that street are very low, in terms of a four-lane thor-oughfare, Fowler said. The purpose of a study would simply be to determine whether the through-put there would

change in terms of speed, and the answer is yes. Its not a light that will be going every 30 seconds, its pedestrian activated. So the frequency (of traffic being stopped) will be much less than you would see at other intersections.

Viczorek asked what would happen should the city not agree to take it over.

What if we dont approve this, he asked.

Youre putting our fate in the countys hands, Fowler said. I dont mean to be glib but weve asked for years and nothing has been done.

City Council voted 3-1, with Council-man Richard Viczorek casting the no vote. Mayor John Tomlinson recused himself from the vote due to a possible conflict of interest as the owner of property within 500 feet of the area.

Upon Councils approval, the matter was added to the May 9 Planning Commission meeting agenda, when the commission will consider the Coastal Development Permit for the crosswalk and signal.

According to Fowler, the crosswalk is within the authority of the city, and Plan-ning Commissions CDP consideration will be followed by Coastal Commission review of the bridge demolition portion of the project, tentatively set for June.

The Coastal Commission retains jurisdiction over the demolition because the construction was originally under its jurisdiction, Fowler said. Assuming all approvals fall into place, I believe the county would propose to complete the work this fall.

As for Phase 2, Fowler said that because the funding status of that part of the proj-ect is unknown, no estimated timeframe is set for the demolition of the replace-ment of the portion of the bridge over the railroad tracks. DP

Business of the Month

SUNDARA SALON34212 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite B, 949.487.0992, www.sundarasalondanapoint.com

The city of Dana Point honored Sundara Salon as the Business of the Month for April.

Salon owners Angie Carter and Kim Brooks first started their hairstyling careers at a beauty school in Capistrano Beach.

After graduation, they both found jobs in the areanot wanting to leave the beachand worked for 25 years, all while dreaming of one day owning their own salon.

Their dream became a reality two and a half years ago when they opened Sundara together, as friends and business partners. They were delighted to have found the perfect spot for their business in Dana Pointclose to the beach and centrally located for south county residents.

With making every client feel beautiful as a goal, the two chose the name Sun-dara, a Sanskrit word meaning beautiful. And every client receives a stress relief treatment to help them relax and enjoy their experience.

Since opening, Carter and Brooks have seen their vision become a reality through the continued expansion and growing popularity of their business.

Sundara carries the Aveda product

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linemade in a wind-powered factory and not tested on animalsfor both hair and skin. Through Aveda, the salon offers many salon classes to its stylists to ensure the staff continues to grow, learn and make the salon the best it can be.

Carter and Brooks want to make the world a better and more beautiful place. They are able to do this through their choice of product line, as Aveda supports clean water, the preservation of oceans and beach cleanups. In April, Earth Month, Sundara was involved with the an-nual surf competition called Surf for Clean Water, where they competed against other Aveda salons to raise money and aware-ness for the preservation of the oceans and clean water. And last year Sundara won the surf competition. Both women are also volunteers and supporters of the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter.

The City Council would like to congratu-late Sundara Salon for being selected as the Business of the Month for April and wish Carter and Brooks many years of continued success in Dana Point. DP

Sundara Salon owners Kim Brooks and Angie Carter (center) accept Business of the Month honors at the April 19 Dana Point City Council meeting. Brooks husband Mark (left) and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Heather Johnston (right) joined them for a photo at City Hall. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Jack Tucker. Photo: Alison Jacques

News from Dana Points business communityCOMPILED BY RACHEL JOHNSON, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST, DANA POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Business Beat

PREFERRED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, JACK TUCKER24901 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Suite A170949.248.4484, [email protected]

Jack Tucker, 72, grew up in Long Beach and started selling real estate there. He has sold homes to members of the Rams, such as Jack Youngblood and Jim Everett, before they packed up and left, he said.

At one time, Tucker owned a ranch that Arabian horses, llamas, African-crested cranes and a variety of other animals called home.

He moved to Dana Point after sell-ing the ranch, and for the last 17 years, Tucker has operated his successful real estate business across the street from Dana Point harbor.

DANA POINT TIMES: If you could live during any time in history, when would you live, and why?JACK TUCKER: I think Id like to be a (old West) cowboy.

What is your favorite food?I like seafood. I could eat seafood every day. In fact, I do.

What is your favorite childhood memory?Playing football. I was an All-American at Long Beach State a wingback. In City College, we won the national champion-ship at the Junior Rose Bowl.

What is the best or worst vacation you ever took?Every time I get on a cruise, something happens. (We took) a cruise to the Greek islands and the captain got drunk and crashed on a reef. We had to sit there for 48 hours until Lloyds of London came and appraised the damage. Then we had to wait for this ferry; it took three hours. No air-conditioning; it was brutal. Then we get there and the air traffic controllers (were on) strike. That was my trip for getting back together with my wife.

Did you stay together?No but were friends.

Name someone who has been an inspiration to you.Well, my dad died early. We were really tight. I dont know about (other) inspira-tion. Im kind of self-made, I guess.

Are there any books that have influenced you/your career?I never was a reader never have been. I got out of the Marine Corps football coach got me out early to play I just kind of went on and got into real estate. It took off like crazy.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching Celebrates 45 YearsDana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale

Watching is celebrating its 45th anniver-sary with discount-priced excursions and on-board raffles and prizes.

The company was the first to operate in Dana Point Harbor when it opened in 1971. Owner Don Hansen originally came up with the idea to take children out for a whale watching excursion after spotting whales as a captain for years and seeing no one take advantage of the sightseeing business opportunity.

On May 15, Dana Wharf will offer $15 excursions for all ages all day long. Reser-

vations are still required, and they will go quickly. Raffles will be held all day long on the excursions, which offer the opportu-nity to win discounts in the Dana Wharf store and some prizes on the boat.

There will also be five-hour fishing trips available for $25, which are available for pre-purchase online at www.danawharf.com.

Deadline to Register for Primary Party Affiliation is May 23The Orange County Registrar of Voters

recently reminded residents that the dead-line to change or register party affiliation with the state is May 23.

The deadline comes several weeks before the California primaries on June 7. Everyone interested in voting in either primary must register with the state, and identify which partys primary theyd like to vote in.

Sample ballots were mailed to homes across the state earlier this week. The Registrar notes that sometimes party affili-ations change accidentally, but can be eas-ily reverted back. To change or register affiliation, visit http://www.ocvote.com/registration/register-to-vote/. You can also call 714.567.7600 anytime 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. to speak to a live operator.

Dana Point Coldwell Banker Competes in NorthStar Movings Food Drive ContestThe Dana Point/San Clemente Coldwell

Banker Residential Brokerage is compet-ing against other cities to collect the most food donations in the fourth annual Lets Send Hunger Packing food drive run by NorthStar Moving.

The food donations will go to Second

Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, and the office that collects the most food dona-tions in each county in Southern California will win a monetary donation to their food bank of choice.

Summer brings vacations, beach time and relaxation. However, summer months also increase the struggle of hunger for many children when access to a daily school-sponsored meal is removed, said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm in a press release. Last year we were thrilled to serve over 5,000 meals to the areas hungry children. And, with every year, we strive to raise even more.

The competition began on May 2 and will continue through June 17. You can drop off donations of non-perishable food items at the Dana Point/San Clemente Coldwell Banker at 27111 Camino de Estrella in Capistrano Beach. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to [email protected].

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VOTE NO ON H, THE EMPTY LOTS INITIATIVE

CRAIG ALEXANDER, Dana Point

I have lived in Dana Point since 1999. One of the fi rst things I realized is prop-erty development is a hot button issue. Another thing I noted in 1999, which con-tinues to today, are the numerous empty lots and sometimes rundown buildings in downtown Dana Point. Over the years, there have been several studies and many public meetings about how to create a bet-ter downtown Dana Point to attract visitors and make it a nice place for residents to en-joy a wonderful shopping and dining expe-rience. A few years ago, a prior city council led by now Assemblyman Bill Brough, spearheaded the city fi nalizing what is now called the Lantern District plans after doz-ens of public hearings at which all citizens of Dana Point were allowed to participate. The plan passed via city council votes, and the city has already spent over $18 million, plus millions of ratepayer dollars from the South Coast Water District, to implement the Lantern District improvements. Part of the Lantern District plan is to recoup part of those funds via development fees and increased property taxes.

Now, unhappy with a few development decisions by the City Council, some mem-bers of our community want to implement a ballot box zoning law called Measure H that would have the effect of halting development in the Lantern District. I call this the Empty Lots Initiative, because it would make development there so restric-tive that no project could fi nancially work, thus the empty lots would stay empty. An obvious result would be the city not receiv-ing back many of the millions of dollars it spent under the Lantern District Plan from development fees and increased property tax revenue. This ballot box zoning mea-sure is like taking a sledge hammer to a problem that needle nose pliers can fi x. You might get the result you want but you will also destroy the object you are trying to fi x.

If you do not like the City Council and their property development decisions, change the City Council. That is why we have elections every two years in Novem-ber and term limits as well.

At the very least, before making such a drastic decision, I encourage my fellow Dana Point residents to go to the citys website (www.danapoint.org) and click on the link to the Town Center Initiative Impact Report. You will fi nd valuable infor-mation in that report, which I recommend you seriously consider prior to casting your vote for or against Measure H.

Some will argue that the Empty Lots

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Initiative provides for the city to grant vari-ances to the ordinance by having the city attorney certify that the variance complies with Measure H. However a part of this pro-posed law provides for litigation by those unhappy with the city attorneys opinion. They can challenge the variances granted and obtain an award of attorneys fees from the citys coffers. Since I am a litigation at-torney who sometimes sues public entities, maybe I should like Measure H. However, I have enough to do, and as a resident and taxpayer in Dana Point, I do not wish the city to be subject to needless litigation.

I would rather see the Lantern District develop, the city recover some of the funds it has expended under the plan and use those funds for other improvements in other areas of Dana Point.

Please vote No on the Empty Lots Initia-tiveMeasure H.

REMOVING LANES, ADDING ROUND-ABOUTS TO DOHENY PARK ROAD A MISTAKE

MARLENE LOPEZ, Dana Point

In response to the article, "Council Directs Staff to Create a Reserve Account, Fund Doheny Village Plan" in the April 22 issue of the Dana Point Times; what is wrong with our city leaders? Why would they even think about taking away two traffi c lanes on Doheny Park Road and adding two roundabouts? Where? In front of Costco, or Smart & Final, or the post offi ce or Ganahl Lumber? A "road diet? Why? What do they hope to accomplish: more traffi c jams, longer waits at each traffi c signal? Doheny Park Road is a busy street and taking away two traffi c lanes makes no sense whatsoever.

Didn't they learn anything from the millions spent on heavily traffi cked Pacifi c Coast Highway and now underutilized Del Prado?

It certainly doesn't work well for those of us who have to use these streets.

The City Council is approving major proj-ects involving the building of hundreds of new condos in Dana Point, which will bring in many more vehicles while taking away traffi c lanes. Does this make any sense? Who will benefi t from these changes?

CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION SNUB CAPO BEACH

PATRICIA OKEEFE, Capistrano Beach

For the past two years, Capo Cares, a neighborhood advocacy group for Capist-rano Beach with over 850 members, and of which I am a co-founder, has been attend-ing City Council meetings, month after month, asking Council to put the Doheny Village Plan back on the agenda. Capo Cares members have advocated tirelessly for changes in Capo Beach. More impor-tantly, they have advocated time and again for a reserve fund for Doheny Village

and have worked tirelessly to organize residents and force Council to pay some attention to this long-neglected area.

So when Council and the Planning Commission asked for candidates for the Doheny Village Form Based Code Committee, Capo Cares members and residents eagerly and whole-heartedly ap-plied for the role. Doheny Village has long been neglected, and we know that it could be the pride and joy of the neighborhood with proper planning. Capo Cares about Doheny Village!

Can you imagine that, with all the work Capo residents have put into making the Doheny Village Plan a reality, the four City Council and Planning Commis-sion representatives chose a three-year resident of the Lantern District as the sole resident candidate? The Lantern District? Not a member of Capo Cares, nor even a resident of Capistrano Beach?

We can thank Councilman Rick Viczorek for suggestingand successfully passing a resolution to the effectthat the sole resident on the committee should come from Dana Point at large, and not neces-sarily from Capistrano Beach, even though those residents are the most affected by and passionate about Doheny Village.

How would it have been received had the sole at-large resident on the Town Center Committee (actually, there were 13 resident participants) been selected not from the affected area, but from Capo Beach? Not well received, were sure. And Council wonders why the people of Capist-rano Beach continue to feel like neglected stepchildren?

Shame on the four people charged with the selection process: Mayor John Tom-linson, a Capo Beach resident (who was elected partly by the efforts of a fl edgling Capo Cares, whose members believed he would represent community interests); Councilman Joe Muller (who was demon-strably reluctant to serve on the com-mittee); Planning Commissioner Danni Murphy, also of Capistrano Beach; and Planning Commissioner, Scott McKhann.

Capistrano Beach residents wonder if it refl ects the true intentions of City Coun-cilto continue spending money in the Lantern District while perpetuating the decades-long neglect of Doheny Village and Capistrano Beach.

Capo Cares is a grassroots organization of Capistrano Beach residents, businesses and agencies, devoted to enhancing our historic and beautiful little beach town. Contact us at [email protected].

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The Town Center/Lantern District Parking Program continues adding parking in the form of shared parking lease agreements with downtown business owners. Photo: Alex Paris

ith the ongoing debate about parking in the Town Center/Lantern Districtand regard-

less of your position on the initiatives that will come before the voters on June 7I thought that it would be appropriate to provide an overview of the proposed Park-ing Program. This program is now before the California Coastal Commission for consideration.

The adopted Town Center Plan (now the Lantern District Plan) was developed over 30 months and 30 public meetings with Dana Point residents and community stakeholders. It was approved unani-

mously by the California Coastal Commission and included an imple-mentation program that specifically required the city to develop a parking program that supports the intended mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly district. The resulting

Parking Program includes the creation of new parking standards as well as a parking management strategy to maximize the use of underutilized private parking lots for public shared-use.

The development of the Parking Program involved a robust public review process, very similar to the Town Center Plan process. It commenced in 2013 with a Planning Commission study session followed by multiple public meetings with residents, business owners and Coastal Commission staff. As a result of those meetings, Nelson/Nygaard, an interna-tionally recognized expert in parking management, prepared a parking report

Lantern District Parking Plan Evolution ExplainedW

for the city. Once created, an additional set of meetings were held with interested stakeholders from 2014 through 2015, when it was ultimately adopted.

In response to Nelson/Nygaards rec-ommendation, the city started negotiations with private property owners to secure the available underutilized parking spaces in the Lantern District. As a result of these negotiations, the city has secured access to 73 formerly private parking spaces, including those recently acquired at the U.S. Post Office, which is centrally located on Del Prado Avenue. These spaces will be converted to new shared public parking spaces. City staff continues to engage in active negotiations for additional parking to meet our short-term need, until such time as the Lantern District commercial core can economically support a public parking district.

Finally, discussions are also underway with a valet parking provider to maximize use of private parking spaces in the area north of Del Prado and Amber Lantern. In addition, Uber and Lyft drop off/pick up locations are being identified to ease use of their services for patrons of the area.

The city is working hard to implement the Town Center Plan/Lantern District Plan on behalf of our residents. I hope this has helped to clear up any misconceptions regarding the citys Parking Program in our emerging Lantern District.

For more information please visit www.danapoint.org. DP

wo Picket Fence Media newspa-persDana Point Times and The Capistrano Dispatchwon five

awards in the Better Newspapers Contest, run by the California Newspaper Publish-ers Association (CNPA), for stories written last year.

The awards were handed out at a CNPA convention in San Francisco on April 30, where top newspapers and other publica-tions from across the state gathered to honor the best in journalism in 2015. To ensure fair competition, newspapers were split into weekly and daily categories, then split again into circulation groups.

Allison Jarrell, editor of The Capistrano Dispatch, won first place in the Coverage of Education category for her story, A Call for Equality in the Classroom. The story examines the Capistrano Unified School Districts nondiscrimination policy through the lens of a transgender student, Sid.

Also taking first place was sports edi-tor Steve Breazeale, who won for Sports

t gives me great pleasure to introduce our new Group Managing Editor, Matt Cortina. As our businesses continue

to grow, I felt it was important that we add an editorial leader who can help drive our content growth efforts across all platformsprint, web, social and video. Matt comes to us from New Jersey via Colorado, where he most recently served as Senior Editor at Boulder Weekly. But hes no stranger to our areain fact his wife and her family are from San Juan Capistrano, and he is very familiar with the beach city communities that comprise Picket Fence Medias coverage area.

Not only will Matt be driving editorial strategy and working with our city editors at San Clemente Times, Dana Point Times and The Capistrano Dispatch, but hell also

Matt Cortina. Photo: Eric Heinz

Allison Jarrell, Steve Breazeale and Andrea Swayne. Photo: Eric Heinz

Feature Story with his piece that ran in the Dana Point Times, Speeding Down the Path. Breazales story profiled a Dana Hills High School baseball player who was uncannily good at stealing bases, and sought out where the student-athlete acquired such a unique skill set.

Dana Point Times editor Andrea Swayne won a second place prize in Envi-ronmental Reporting for her story, Is El Nio Rolling Out a Red Carpet? The story looked at the phenomenon of tuna crabs washing up on local shores in droves and examined the possibility that warm waters from El Nio were the cause.

While it hasnt yet been formally an-nounced, CNPA has indicated that two additional Dispatch stories from Allison Jarrell will be honored. Jarrells story, Getting Louder, about a local melanoma survivor raising cancer awareness, will win third or fourth place in the Profile Feature category. And her story, Giving a Hand Up, about a local woman who helps the homeless population, will be honored in the Non-Profile Feature category. DP

be writing often and working with our Associate Publisher, Lauralyn Loynes, on new projects.

Please join me in welcoming Matt to our beautiful communities, and feel free to reach out to him directly at [email protected]. DP

Picket Fence Media Takes Five Journalism AwardsBY MATT CORTINA, DANA POINT TIMES

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IInvesting in our FuturePUBLISHERS LETTER: By Norb Garrett

GUEST OPINION: By John Tomlinson, Mayor, Dana Point

John Tomlinson

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at [email protected].

SATURDAY, MAY 7: ELEGANT AND ENCHANTING GARDEN TOUR10 a.m.4 p.m. The Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain presents their 25th Elegant and Enchanting Garden Tour. The theme for this years tour is California Gardens/California Dreamin and features four unique and innovative private gardenstwo in San Juan Capistrano and two in San Clemente. Proceeds provide scholarships for college students studying horticulture. To date, the event has provided more than $50,000 in scholarships. Advance tickets are $25 and may be purchased at www.rosesrosesroses.org or 949.837.2141. Advance tickets may also be purchased at Dana Point Nursery, 34100 Pa-cific Coast Highway in Dana Point. A complimentary $10 gift certificate will be included with each ticket purchased at the nursery. On the day of the tour, tickets may also be purchased for $30 at 3 Maracay in San Clemente, one of the featured homes.

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Friday | 06FIRST FRIDAY FILM7 p.m.9 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library presents a monthly movie night, featuring Miss You Already, starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Col-lette. A $2 donation supports the library. La Sala Auditorium, San Juan Capist-rano Library, 31495-A El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org/libloc/sjc.

SADDLEBACK WIND ENSEMBLE: ECHOES OF AN ERA7:30 p.m. The Saddleback College Wind Ensemble presents a full spectrum of wind ensemble music, including The Beatles: Echoes of an Era. Tickets are $10 general admission or $7 for students/seniors (presale only). McKinney The-atre, Saddleback College, 28000 Margue-rite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Saturday | 07DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR9 a.m.2 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park each Sat-urday. On the first Saturday of the month, hours are extended to include a craft fair. 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

DANA POINT NATURE TOUR9 a.m.11:30 a.m. This 1.5-mile, two-hour docent-led walk explores the ecology and natural history of the Headlands area. Event runs on the first Saturday of each month. RSVP required to [email protected] or 949.248.3527. Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

SJC HISTORICAL SOCIETY FIESTA DAY10 a.m.2 p.m. In honor of National Pres-ervation Week, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is hosting the third annual Fiesta Day, where visitors can walk along historic Los Rios Streetthe oldest residential neighborhood in Californiaand see what life in the Capistrano Valley was like in the 19th and 20th centuries. Event includes docent-led tours of historic homes, exhibits, demonstrations, crafts, games, piatas and more. Admission is free; donations are welcome. San Juan Capistrano Historic Society, ONeill Muse-um, 31831 Los Rios Street, 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

The ListWhats going on in and around town this weekCOMPILED BY STAFF

Scenes from last years Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast at Sea Canyon Park. Photos: Andrea Swayne

The Himelson garden in San Clemente will be featured in this years Elegant and Enchanting Garden Tour. Photo: Dawn Saunders

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R.H. DANA ELEMENTARY FIESTA CARNIVAL11 a.m.2 p.m. This annual school carnival includes fun for the whole family with live entertainment, food, inflatables, games, raffles and more. Admission is free. Food, raffle and activity tickets will be sold onsite. R.H. Dana Elementary School, 24242 La Cresta Drive, Dana Point, 949.246.4453.

KENTUCKY DERBY HAT PARTY1 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Eques-trian Coalition and the Regency Theatre present the sixth annual Kentucky Derby Hat Party. The event includes hat judging at 2:30 p.m., a parade of horses at 3 p.m., and a 3:15 p.m. live screening of the Run for the Roses. A special screening of the film The Black Stallion will follow the race. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the pre-race party. A special derby menu will be served at Ricks Caf. Tickets are $20 before May 7 or $25 on the day of the event, and can be purchased at the Regency Theatre or online at www.regencymovies.com. For more information, visit www.sjcec.org.

BACKYARD BEEKEEPING1 p.m.3 p.m. Join The Ecology Center for a workshop that explores the lifecycle of honeybees, their importance to the environments health and the equipment and skills needed to start beekeeping at

home. All attendees will receive infor-mational handouts to complement the subjects covered in the workshop. A few samples of honey will be available to taste from The Ecology Centers network of all-natural beekeepers. $30 for members, $40 for non-members. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

DANA POINT SYMPHONY7:30 p.m. The Dana Point Symphony Orchestra presents event No. 3 of its four-concert 2016 season with conduc-tor Dean Anderson and featuring Regulo Martinez on piano. Program includes El-gars String Serenade, Mozarts Piano Concerto in D Minor and Mozarts Sym-phony No. 40, K. 550. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and mili-tary. Buy tickets online or at the door on a first come, first served basis. St. Edwards Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.danapointsymphony.com.

A NIGHT OF CHEKHOV7:30 p.m. The Saddleback College Depart-ment of Theatre Arts presents the final performance of A Night of Chekhov in the Studio Theatre. Directed by Olivia Trevino, audiences will enjoy six of the Russian playwrights hysterical farces. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12

seniors, $10 students. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Sunday | 08MOTHERS DAY WALK8 a.m.10 a.m. Join The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo for a fun discov-ery walk down Gato Road to visit the Sister and Mother Oaks and celebrate the beauty of springs revival in the great outdoors. Ages 8 and up. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Talega Trail in San Clemente (The Richard and Donna ONeil Conser-vancy), call for directions, 949.489.9778, www.rmvreserve.org.

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH AT BRIO10 a.m.2:30 p.m. When mom says not to fuss, shes just testing you. Treat her to Mothers Day Brunch at Brio, featur-ing a salad bar, Italian specialties, la carte menu and champagne specials. Dinner reservations from 4 p.m.10 p.m. are also available. Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

Monday | 09TEEN TIME6 p.m.7 p.m. Teens 12 to 17 years old can enjoy a different activity every week in the Dana Point Library Community Room. No pre-registration required. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

CAPT. DAVES WHALE WATCHINGTimes vary. Trips available every day of the week. Get up close to marine life aboard a Captain Daves Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari trip. Prices vary. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

Tuesday | 10TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES, STAY AND PLAY10 a.m10:30 a.m. Stories for children 1835 months; play time from 10:30 a.m.10:50 a.m; and storytime from 11 a.m.11:30 a.m. for ages 35 at the Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

OPEN MIC NIGHT6 p.m.10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instru-ment and your voice; The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

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Wednesday | 11HOMEWORK HELP AT THE DP LIBRARY3:30 p.m.5 p.m. Free homework assis-tance for kindergarten through eighth-grade students by high school volunteers. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 1. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

SCIENCE NIGHT6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Learn about current science-related topics in a family-friendly format. Science Nights generally include hands-on activities, speakers and/or displays. For more information, call or email [email protected]. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org, 949.248.3527.

Thursday | 12ESSENTIAL OILS FOR YOUR HEALTHNoon1 p.m. Learn about the health ben-efits of essential oils in a program present-ed by Missy from Training Camp Fit. Call or visit the library to sign up. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

HCG MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM CLASS6 p.m.7 p.m. Learn how to lose up to 30 pounds in 30 days with HCG. Free class discusses the use of prescription HCG for safe, medically supervised, fast and effec-tive weight loss. Space is limited. Call to

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At the Movies: Re-plan Mothers Dayy now it should be pretty clear how the Garry Marshall rom-com formula works. And Im not

talking about his classicsgood ones like The Flamingo Kid (1984) or Pretty Woman (1990)but the generic, cornball rom-coms like Valentines Day (2010) and New Years Eve (2011). Get some of the most recognizable movie stars in Hollywood (most of whom have worked with Marshall before), some saccharine dialogue, cheesy direction, and you have it. Marshalls new film Mothers Day is no exception, but its somehow even less watchable than its predecessors.

In Atlanta, Georgia, the weekend of Mothers Day, Sandy (Jennifer Aniston) discovers that her ex-husband Henry (Timothy Olyphant) has married younger woman, Tina (Shay Mitchell). Meanwhile, single father Bradley (Jason Sudeikis) is trying the dating scene a year after be-coming a widow. Local celebrity Miranda (Julia Roberts) is in town on a book tour, and sisters Jesse (Kate Hudson) and Gabi (Sarah Chalke) are dreading their parents

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Photo: Open Road Films

visiting from out of town.Its really not that hard to make a clich,

lighthearted comedy enjoyable, yet Mar-shall and the cast phone it in completely here. Its obvious that now, late in his career, the director sees filmmaking more as a job than a craft, and his frequent collaborators are only on board to support their friend with easy work. Besides the lazy writing and editing, Mothers Day is also filled with stereotypes towards little people, East Indians and Texans. Lets just be thankful summer blockbuster season starts soon to end the last two weeks of mediocrity. DP

register. Helene Pulnik, ND, Pacific Coast Naturopathic Health, 24865 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.416.4670, www.naturopathicwellness.com.

SESSIONS AT STILLWATER7 p.m. Talented musicians from around the world perform together. Where else can you see local musicians on stage with members of Pink Floyd? StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwa-ter.com.

UPCOMING: SATURDAY, MAY 14PAWS IN THE GARDEN10 a.m.2 p.m. The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue presents their eighth annual tour of local gardens to help fund their ongoing mission of saving lost and abandoned pets. This years tour includes A Garden for Wildlife, with golf course views and paths connecting garden rooms created for butterflies and birds; The Pink Cottage, a 1937 charmer featured in many magazines; and a tour favorite known as Folie Gep House, in Dana Point. There are surprises around every corner, including the Doheny fam-ilys 1929 cottage. Tickets are $25 and may be ordered online or by mail. For more information, call 949.388.0034, email [email protected] or visit www.arkofsanjuan.org.

1925: It was a very good year. Calvin Coolidge was in the White House, F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby, and B.B. King was born. Big changes were happening in California. The first motel (motorist hotel) opened in San Luis Obis-po, giving rise to the era of the car culture. You could buy a 1925 Ford Model T touring car for $260 ($3,555 in todays dollars). And a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Santa Barbara. (That wasnt good.)

In 1925, things were just getting started in Capistrano Beach, as communities were de-veloping to the north and the south. Laguna Beach eventually incorporated in 1927, with 1,900 residents; San Clemente followed in 1928 with 650 residents.

Advertisements for the growing commu-nity at the foot of the Palisades read, The Birth of a New City. Near the beach, there

existed only a small beach hotel and a service station, which was in need of a new operator at the time. Salesmen were being recruited in San Bernardino by James E. Stewart to sell a half million dollars-worth of lots. Stewart advertised Capistrano Beach as the fastest selling proposi-

tion in California with big money made every week. A bus company, the Pacific Coast Motor Coach, opened the Scenic Route from Newport Beach to Laguna Beach with weekend service to Serra (now Doheny Village) and Capistrano Beach.

In May 1925, the call went out for lady

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ITS HISTORYBy Carlos N. Olvera

GUEST OPINION: Its History by Carlos N. Olvera

Bodie. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter

Pet of the Week: Bodie

his handsome fella is named Bodie and he is looking for his new best friend. A true gentle giant, Bodie is a big kitty

with lots of love to share. Though sometimes a tad shy, he loves to be petted and brushed and would do well in a quiet, relaxed home.

If you would like to know more about Bodie, please call the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with him at the shelter, 221 Avenida Fabri-cante in San Clemente. DP

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Snapshot: Capistrano Beach 1925

solicitors to do the work of selling 5,000 lots starting at $400 apiece. The reason for the recruitment specifically for women is unknown. In June, notice of a bath house and community eating business begin-ning construction was made by J. A. Waldy of Los Angeles, then the exclusive agent, and W. J. Norris, the manager. A new caf, Mills Caf, was under construction along with a few stores. Streets were being gradedoiled, not pavedwhile water and electrical lines were in the works.

Projections for the community estimat-ed a population of 75,000 people. Media encouraging visitors to the area included mention that machines can drive right up to the waters edge and serve as dress-ing rooms. Transportation to the com-munity was accessible by stage or train, and a survey showed 4,200 automobiles (machines) were passing by every day.

In July, the County Board of Supervi-sors granted permission for an at-grade crossing over the railroad tracks to get to the beach. The state railroad commission also granted permission to resident Aaron Buchheim to construct and operate a wa-ter system in the community. An unlimited water supply was assured. In August, a

large water booster pump was installed to get pressure to the Palisades area.

The Fourth of July weekend featured a fireworks program with free camping, attractions and facilities sponsored by the realty agent. Popularity increased for the remote community as the Capistrano Beach Dance Floor opened in July under the direction of Lawrence Dance Studio of Los Angeles.

Surf fishing was being promoted as the best fishing compared to expensive mountain treks for trout or fighting rough seas while open-ocean angling. But the surfside had its dangers. Jose Lopez, 17, of San Juan Capistrano, was caught in a rip tide and carried out to sea. His body was recovered the following day.

August 22 became a historic day when the new lighting system was turned on, in-cluding 59 street arc lights in the business and residential areas. Then in September, the first annual Labor Day Rodeo with world famous riders and bucking horses was held. Something doing every minute for only 50c with thousands of dollars in prizes, ads for the rodeo read. Rodeo pro-moters planned ample space to accommo-date 50,000 people and 5,000 machines. The rodeo even included an ostrich race. But all did not go off without a hitch. Four Los Angeles men were arrested for forging and selling counterfeit tickets to the event.

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By November, it was made known that several hundred thousand dollars were to be spent in making Capistrano Beach one of the finest pleasure resorts in Southern California. This new emphasis would in-clude a 40-foot-wide, 3-and-a-half-mile-long beach boardwalk, along with a modern bathhouse and dancing pavilion. By years end, six subdivisions for home sites had been planned.

Yes, it was a good year. Expectations were high, and change was constant. Despite the rapid evolution that kicked off in 1925, Capistrano Beach never really established a clear identity, nor did it grow to meet early population expectations.

Since 1925, change has been constant in Capo Beach, including the possibility of annexation by both San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, or the desire of residents to make it its own city.

Capo Beach remains, to this day, a work in progress and a beloved and solid com-munity of Dana Point.

Carlos N. Olvera is a Dana Point resi-dent, a City Councilman and Chairman of the OC Historical Commission. DP

This early map of Capistrano Beach, signed by artist, Procter, was placed as part of a quarter-page display ad in the Sept. 1, 1925 issue of the Los Angeles Times by developer J. A. Waldy.

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Baseball Team Faces Uphill Battle to Playoffs

In an uncharacteristic outing, the Dana Hills baseball team surrendered eight hits and committed four errors in a 4-1 South Coast League loss to visiting Capistrano Valley on May 4. The loss made the Dol-phins (12-14, 4-5 league) journey to the postseason more diffi cult.

Last year, the South Coast League ended in a three-way tie for second place, and a coin fl ip determined who made the playoffs. This season, El Toro (7-2 league) has sepa-rated itself at the top, leaving Aliso Niguel (6-4) and Tesoro (5-6) tightly bunched in the middle with the Dolphins. Dana Hills has one game against Capistrano Valley scheduled for May 6 and a two-game series with El Toro set for next week. Dana Hills will have to win at least two of its remaining games and hope Tesoro falters down the stretch. The Dolphins could catch Aliso Ni-guel if Dana Hills wins its remaining games and the Wolverines drop their fi nal two.

The Cougars took advantage of sev-eral Dolphins miscues on May 4, playing spoiler to the start of the Dolphins push toward the playoffs. After the Cougars Mitchell Nickovich reached base on catchers interference in the second in-ning, back-to-back singles brought him in for a 1-0 lead. A Tyler Terzi single was bobbled in the outfi eld, allowing Nickovich to score easily from second base.

Nickovich swatted a two-run home run over the left fi eld fence in the second in-ning to increase Capistrano Valleys lead to 3-0. It was the fi rst home run surrendered in 2016 by Dana Hills starting pitcher

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

Dolphin Report

DANA POINT TIMES

he Dana Wharf Sportfi shing & Whale Watching boat Sum Fun recorded an unusual catch on April

22. Angler Mark Guzman of Riverside was one of the passengers fi shing for rockfi sh that day, but instead, Guzman reeled in a king salmon.

The boat was patrolling the waters deeper offshore and had anglers lower to around 300 feet of depth. The fi sh was caught using anchovy as bait.

According to Dana Wharf general manager Donna Kalez, it has been roughly 20 years since a king salmon was caught that far offshore. Salmon were a regular occurrence in the waters in the 90s, but have been absent from the area for well over a decade.

Here is the latest fi sh count out of Dana Wharf:

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Dana Wharf Fish Count

5/4 2 boats; 44 anglers: 130 vermillion rockfi sh, 82 rockfi sh, 56 sculpin, 48 calico bass, 9 sheephead, 4 whitefi sh, 2 sand bass.

5/3 2 boats; 69 anglers: 96 vermillion rockfi sh, 52 rockfi sh, 44 calico bass, 15 boccacio, 10 sheephead, 9 sculpin.

5/2 4 boats, 79 anglers: 164 vermil-lion rockfi sh, 114 rockfi sh, 34 calico bass, 31 sculpin, 14 boccacio, 12 yellowtail, 5 whitefi sh, 4 sheephead, 3 sand bass, 1 bar-racuda, 1 blue perch.

Capistrano Valleys Riley Kasper, left, gets a lead while Dana Hills fi rst baseman Joe DeBaca readies for a pitch during a South Coast League game on May 4. Photo: KDahlgren Photography

Mark Guzman holds up a rare king salmon caught aboard the Sum Fun. Photo: Courtesy

Hans Crouse. Dana Hills had plenty of chances of its

own to score runs, but could not capitalize. The Dolphins had runners in scoring

position in three innings, but got their lone run on a Max Mircovich sacrifi ce fl y that scored Joe DeBaca in the fi fth.

Capo Valley starter Zak Herbers went six innings, allowing four hits and two walks. Herbers did not shut down the Dolphins with velocity, but instead pitched to contact and allowed his defense to back him up. The Dolphins had runners at fi rst and second in the fi fth, having just scored their fi rst run, when Terzi, the Cougars second baseman, made a leaping catch to his right on a line drive by Jeremy Ciolek that would have kept the Dolphins rally alive.

The Dolphins two-game series with El Toro will begin on May 10 and end on May 12.

Boys Lacrosse Falls to Chargers in Season Finale

The Dana Hills boys lacrosse teams hopes of a playoff berth were dashed fol-lowing a 12-4 Sea View League loss to El

Toro on April 28.The Dolphins (17-5, 7-2) had plenty of

momentum heading into the match with the Chargers but could not capitalize.

Only the top team in the Sea View League is awarded a berth in the US Lacrosse South-ern Section playoffs, and for the second year in a row, the Dolphins placed second to El Toro and were left on the outside looking in.

But under second-year head coach Chris Iltis, the Dolphins are trending in the right direction. The team improved on its win total from one year ago, posting 17 wins in 2016 compared to 11 wins in 2015. The Dolphins opened the season with a nine-game win streak and, after falling to JSerra on March 18, won nine of its remaining 13 games of the season.

Dana Hills lost to Aliso Niguel 9-6 in a nonleague match on April 30 to close out its season.

Extra Effort Earns Softball Win Over Stallions

The Dana Hills softball team is getting accustomed to playing in closely contested

games that stretch beyond seven innings. Through six league games, the Dolphins have played in three games that were decided by extra innings.

On May 3, the Dolphins broke through for their fi rst extra-inning win, scoring the game-winning run in the eighth inning in a 4-3 South Coast League victory over San Juan Hills.

Serafi ne Parrish pitched eight innings, recording 13 strikeouts, in the win for Dana Hills (14-11, 2-3). Parrish also went 2 for 4 at the plate with a triple and two RBI. Samantha Williams collected four hits and two RBI.

On April 28, Dana Hills went nine in-nings against reigning league champion and top-ranked Mission Viejo, but were bested by the Diablos 4-3. It was the sec-ond time this season Dana Hills and Mis-sion Viejo went to extra innings against each other.

Third place Dana Hills was set to play Aliso Niguel on May 5. Results were not available at press time. The Dolphins will host second place Capistrano Valley on May 9.

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hough 700 cyclists crossed over the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling finish line April 30 and May 1, only

a handful walked away with part of the $21,000 of prize money.

The 0.8-mile course of the Dana Point Grand Prix wasnt just for bicycles this year. The events 10th anniversary marked the first time the finish line was crossed on foot, with the addition of a 1K run for families and a 5K that coursed through the Dana Point Harbor. The change also brought the addition of a second day and a new name: The Dana Point Grand Prix Sport & Family Festival.

The Grand Prix brought current U.S. National Criterium champion Eric Mar-cotte to town. He finished second in the John Johnson Family Men Pro Classic Pro Road Tour race behind teammate Luis Alberto Romero Amaran. The two team-mates were an integral part of a four-man breakaway that opened a gap from the rest of the cyclists early and eventually grew to a remarkable 35 second lead by the end.

Colleen Gulick, of Seal Beach, won first place in the Womens Pro 1-2 on Saturday.

There was no point I knew I was going to win, Gulick said following her victory. You come around that last corner and just go as hard as you can and hope for the best.

I love coming here, she added. Great crowd, great course, great road surface.

Gulick went on to finish second on Sunday in the Womens Pro 1-2-3 behind Shelby Reynolds of Long Beach, a com-


Dana Point Grand Prix Sport & Family Festival brings cycling action, foot races to Lantern District streets

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

BY ALEX PARIS, DANA POINT TIMES

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Clash of Champions

(Right) Colleen Gulick rounding a corner during the Womens Pro 1-2. She would go on to win first place in on Saturday. Photo: Alex Paris

Kayle Leo Grande sprays beer on announcer Roger Worthington in celebration of winning the Masters 35+ race while second place Gregory Romero (left) and third place Charon Smith (right) look on. Photo: Alex Paris

Cory Williams crossing the finish line first in the Mens Pro 1-2 on Sunday. Photo: Alex Paris

Kids 4 years old and under racing toward the finish line. Photo: Alex Paris

petitor she had bumped to second place on Saturday.

Despite the significant changes to Del Prado Avenue since last years installment, Gulick said they didnt have a large effect on her strategy to win the race.

A younger champion, Matios Titizian of Ladera Ranch, shared his secret to win-ning the race for kids age 7 and 8.

I pretended like there were tigers chas-ing me, Titizian said.

Titizians secret helped him open a wide gap during the one-lap race around the Grand Prix circuitone of the four free races for kids under 12 on Sunday. He hopes the victory will convince his dad to buy him a new road bike.

Although Titizian escaped the imagi-nary tiger jaws, one professional rider got bit by the asphalt of the course when he went down near the finish line within the last few laps of the Mens Cat 3 on Sunday. The rider was treated for a hand injury by on-site EMTs. When the race resumed, Anthony Navarra Jr. of San Diego won by a nose after a four-way sprint to the finish.

Following that race was another dra-matic finish when Cory Williams of Los Angeles out-sprinted Joshua Taylor of Australia to take first in the Mens Pro 1-2.

Mens Pro Cat 1-21. Cory Williams2. Joshua Taylor3. Justin Williams

Mens Pro Cat 21. Leo Reyes2. Robbie Miranda3. James Hilyer

Mens Cat 31. Anthony Navarra Jr.2. James Esser3. Adam Schepps

Mens Cat 41. Jeffrey Leu2. Carlos Fuertegaspar3. Alex Kerr

Mens Cat 4-51. Lucas Salazar 2. Dalton Joseph3. Alexander Gamez

Top-3 finishers in each race division:

Mens Cat 51. Kevin Bernotas2. Didier Sagan3. Levi Jefferies

John Johnson Family Mens Pro Classic1. Amaran Romero2. Eric Marcotte3. Robin Carpenter

Womens Pro Cat 1-21. Colleen Gulick2. Shelby Reynolds3. Angelica Frayre

Womens Pro Cat 1-2-31. Shelby Reynolds2. Colleen Gulick3. Katherine Wymbs

Womens Cat 3-41. Megan Jastrab2. Jessica Baumgardner3. Mel Mendavia

Junior Men 15-181. Kyle Kirby2. David Herrera3. Kevin Vermaerke

Junior Women 15-181. Moriah Swan2. Sarah Swan3. Ashley Lopez

Mens Masters 35+ Cat 1-2-31. Kayle Leo Grande2. Gregory Romero3. Charon Smith

Mens Masters 45+ Cat 1-2-31. Randall Coxworth2. Thomas Robles3. Marvin Hall

Mens Masters 55+ Cat 1-41. Steven Strickler2. Thurlow Rogers3. Greg Fenton

Mens Masters 60+ Cat 1-41. Cyril Hunte2. Michael Birditt3. Thomas Gates

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITYDP SURF


DP SURF IS PRESENTED BY:

SURF FORECASTWater Temperature: 60-63 degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 4-8 Poor-Fair

Outlook: Primary SW swell blends with second-ary NW swell mix through the weekend with surf in the 2-3+ zone. Winds/conditions look suspect though with mainly onshore flow each day, look-ing lightest early in the mornings. Stay tuned and check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

Namor Cayres. Photo: Andrea Swayne

SURF RESULTSScholastic Surf Series, Middle School State Champion-ships, April 30-May 1, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty

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