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South County Real Estate Guide SPECIAL SECTION VOLUME 12, ISSUE 18

Shark Week

Attack, sightings prompted closures of San Clemente beaches this week SC SURF/PAGE 34

San Onofre State Beach and the city of San Clemente closed their beaches from Sunday to Wednesday, April 30-May 3, after a woman was attacked by a shark at Church beach. Other shark activity was reported along the south OC coast this week. Photo: Eric Heinz

With Carbonara’s Closure, a New Venture Begins EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

Assisteens of Capo Valley Set to Graduate, Look Toward Futures SC LIVING/PAGE 25

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What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week With Carbonara’s Closure, a New Venture Looks Forward THE LATEST: On Thursday, April 27, Carbonara’s Restaurant announced on its website and on a sign in front of the restaurant that it had closed. A new restaurant, expected to be named 111 Coastal, is planned be established in its place, owners told the San Clemente Times. Carbonara’s has been a staple in the San Clemente community for nearly 30 years. It opened in 1989 and was a hub for local gatherings and meetings, according to people close to the original owner. Tony Carbonara, the founder of the Italian restaurant, died in 2013, and with him so did the atmosphere of what the business once was, some people who were close to Tony said. Justin Rider, the president of 111 Coastal, has partnered with Rocco Carbonara, the nephew of Tony, to make changes to the restaurant. Regarding the loss of Tony, “I compare it to when a church loses a pastor, and it takes a long time to get through,” Rider said. “He was the lifeblood of the town, and when he was gone…it started the clock for that previous business. (Under the name Carbonara’s) we had some huge shoes to fill.” Rick Anderson, former owner of Casa Tropicana, worked closely with Tony when the city was trying to revamp the Pier Bowl and Avenida Del Mar. “Even though the food was great, we didn’t go there for Italian food; we went there for Tony and Mary, Tony’s wife,” Anderson said. Rider said the new restaurant is an opportunity to make a fresh contribution to San Clemente. He said he and his business partners are making efforts that follow Tony’s own legacy. Rider said they have started to make contributions to the city wanting to sponsor the San Clemente High School football team, Casa Romantica, tutoring junior college students in math and science as well as other charitable entities. Not everyone close to the situation is thrilled with the name and concept change. Christina Carbonara, daughter of Tony, San Clemente Times May 4-10, 2017

said she is sad to see the name go and that it was the last physical legacy of her father. “The restaurant was definitely difficult to run without dad, and mom needed to move on,” Christina said. “We had numerous offers (from people who wanted to buy it), but we decided to keep it in the family.” Christina said it was a little unsettling to find out that the restaurant was closing and the name would be removed. She also said she thought maintaining the name would be good for brand recognition. Robert Novello, owner of The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar in San Clemente, was part of the effort to revitalize the Pier Bowl and Del Mar and worked with Tony. Novello said he was puzzled by the move, and that keeping the name could retain customers. He said his fondest memories of Carbonara’s were during community fundraising events at the restaurant.

located at 450 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa. —EH

Community Engagement Panel Meeting is May 11

Ray Lutz, left, national coordinator for the activist group Citizens Oversight, hosted a rally to implore City Council on Tuesday, May 2, to add stronger language to its letter in opposition to the California Coastal Commission regarding storage of spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Prior to the City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown, right, took impromptu questions from members of the public. Photo: Eric Heinz

WHAT’S NEXT: Rider said he could not elaborate on what changes will come to the location, and the opening date is yet to be determined. The Carbonara catering business will still continue along the same business model at this time, Rider said. “I have a very deep connection to the city of San Clemente, and I’ve never run into a town like this,” Rider said, adding he was born at San Clemente’s general hospital when it operated. “I learned from the tradition and the legacy that Tony started and left behind, it’s something that I’m taking very seriously going forward with the 111 concept. (The restaurant) is about honesty and being charitable and a town meeting place. That’s very much in the spirit of what we’re bringing.” Despite the change and the loss of one of the city’s most popular meeting locations, Novello said he is eager to see what the future holds for 111 Coastal. “Hopefully, it’ll be good,” Novello said. —Eric Heinz

City Will Amend Letter to Coastal Commission to Bolster Position against Nuclear Waste Storage THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday, May 2, voted to amend certain sections of a letter members intend to send to the California Coastal Commission regarding the city’s opposition to storing spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The Council directed the city clerk to amend the language of the letter, and it will be approved for submittal by Council members Lori Donchak and Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown.

The letter requests the Coastal Commission recognize San Clemente as an unwilling participant in this storage and to require monitoring of the fuel, which is expected to be buried in dry cask containers. It also demands the Commission to support federal efforts to move the fuel to another location and to require emergency services be continued at the facility. WHAT’S NEXT: The Council voted to add that if these requests could not be met, the Commission should revoke the permit it granted Southern California Edison, the majority stockholder of SONGS, to store the fuel. Citizens Oversight, the activist group that sued the Coastal Commission over its permitting of storing spent nuclear fuel, hosted a protest in front of City Hall prior to the meeting. —EH

Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park to Open May 10 THE LATEST: City Council approved the completion of Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park during its regular meeting on Tuesday, and with it the grand opening will take place next week. The sports park has three soccer fields, a basketball court, a children’s playground and sheltered picnic tables. The park, which is being paid for by Taylor Morrison Realty, cost $600,000, according to a 2014 staff report, but the city and a nearby HOA will have to maintain it. During the meeting, an emotional speaker thanked the council for dedicating the park after Jim Johnson, one of the original developers of the Marblehead Coastal Development. WHAT’S NEXT: The grand opening of the park will take place at 4 p.m. on May 10 at Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park,

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THE LATEST: The Community Engagement Panel, an informational group comprised of local representatives, will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at the Laguna Hills Community Center, located at 25555 Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills. WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting will discuss developments of off-site waste storage sites in New Mexico and Texas, and two Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials will review the federal oversight of decommissioning SONGS. Public comment takes place in the last hour of the meeting. —EH

El Camino Real Improvements Coming Along, to be Completed in Summer THE LATEST: Construction on El Camino Real from North Beach to Camino Capistrano is about 20 to 30 percent complete, according to city officials. Curb placement is expected to begin this week as well as landscaping, which will include a mix of rocks and succulents. “The next order of work is to install the larger boulders, 24 inches and larger,” said Tom Frank, the city’s transportation engineering manage. “Following that, you’ll see the contractors starting to lay the curb.” Frank said the double yellow line in front of the Marblehead subdivision is complete, but the city will add a center “rumble strip,” such as the one on the newer extension on Camino del Rio from La Pata. WHAT’S NEXT: Frank said a realistic completion time frame is likely late June to mid-July because of weather delays earlier this year. The curb adjacent to the Arco gas station on the corner of El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano will be moved 20 feet out toward the street after the landscaping is complete. The objective with the extension is to make the corridor safer but with equivalent travel times. The project will include the completion of two-way, 10-foot-wide bike lanes and the pedestrian walkways along the strip. FIND OUT MORE: A video of the overview of the project is available on the city of San Clemente YouTube page under Around Town, Feb. 17 edition. —EH www.sanclementetimes.com

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NEWS BITES COMPILED BY ERIC HEINZ

‘Under an Arctic Sky’ at Album Renowned adventure photographer Chris Burkard and film production agency Sweatpants Media will screen Under an Arctic Sky, which documents the search for waves under the northern lights and the treacherous journey it took to get there. The screening is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at Album Surf, located at 1705 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente The screening is limited to 400 people. There will be unlimited crepes, complimentary beverages from Bear Coast Coffee and Sambazon and other giveaways. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at www.albumsurf.com No printed ticket necessary, just give your full name at the door. For information, visit www.underanarcticsky.com

Camino Del Rio Intersection Improvements Start, Detours Planned The city of San Clemente announced on Wednesday, April 26, that the construction of the intersection improvements on Camino Del Rio have begun and are expected to finish in early July 2017, but there will be temporary closures at the intersections from May 3-31. As construction of the roundabout, central islands and medians takes place, the intersections at Camino de Los Mares and Calle Sarmentoso will need to be closed periodically, a city press release stated. The two intersections will be closed at

SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY STAFF

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s 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 a ssumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Monday, May 1 KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Pico, 900 Block (11:33 a.m.) A woman said she could not pay for her taxi ride, so the driver would not return her credit cards.

Sunday, April 30 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (2:42 a.m.) The San Clemente Times May 4-10, 2017

different time periods to minimize inconvenience for the residents in the area during the detour periods. The intersections at Camino de Los Mares and Calle Sarmentoso will be closed at different time periods for approximately three weeks beginning on May 3 with a target detour and closure completion date of May 31. Access to homes in the communities adjacent to Camino Del Rio will be accessible at all times. The improvements are part of the final pieces to the completion of the La Pata connection. As La Pata came online, the city planned to make the outlet that connects from Camino Del Rio more accessible to heavier traffic volumes and slow the traffic coming through the residential areas. For more information on the forthcoming detour routes, visit the City website at www. san-clemente.org, and for more information on the project, contact Jennifer Rosales, senior transportation engineer, at 949.361.6114.

Friends of San Clemente Golf Tournament San Clemente’s Friends Foundation will host its seventh annual golf tournament on Friday, June 23, at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course beginning at 12:30 p.m. Foursomes cost $500 and individuals are $150. The event tickets are tax-deductible, as the proceeds go to the city’s recreational programs. As golfers proceed through 18 holes, they are served beverages and snacks for nourishment, and they can compete in contests such as closest to the pin, longest drive and hole in one. Contestants may be joined by such San Clemente Athlete Wall of Famers as volley ball player Karch Kiraly, waterman Mitch Kahn, footballer Trevor Tinsley, or soft ball Sue Enquist, as well as city officials. After the final balls drop into the 18th hole, dinner is served accompanied by gift drawings and auctioned memora-

bilia from the Wall of Famers. Register through www.friendsofsanclemente.org or call 949.370.1224.

San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated Meeting The San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated will host its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, Talega Golf Club, located at 900 Avenida Talega, San Clemente. This month’s speaker is San Clemente City Manager James Makshanoff, a 24year veteran of city administration. “With many issues facing the city today, he will bring us the latest information on the toll road, San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station, the Outlets signage and more,”a press release stated. Questions will be accepted from attendees.

South County Senior Summit The 10th Annual South County Senior Summit will take place Friday, May 12, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Laguna Woods Performing Arts Center, located at 23822 Avenida Sevilla in Laguna Woods. One-on-one financial advice will be provided for free from 1-4 p.m. Sign-up for your appointment at the Financial Planning Association table in the lobby. RSVP is required by May 5. Call 1.800.510.2020 or 714.480.6450. For more information visit www.OCSeniorSummit.com. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

caller said people were loud on a balcony with the lights on.

said the manager told the driver not to drive on the field, but he kept doing it.

Saturday, April 29

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Camino de Estrella/I-5 Freeway (6:09 p.m.) Police were called to the Sprouts parking lot where the windows of a silver Nissan Versa were covered up by either a towel or a plastic bag, the caller said, and there was music was “blaring from the vehicle.”

CITIZEN ASSIST Via Regalo, 0 Block (11:08 p.m.) A man said he caught two men, described to be in their 20s, stealing his children’s soccer goal. The caller yelled at them, and they brought it back. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Camino Bucanero, 2400 Block (10:37 p.m.) The caller reported an “out-of-control party” that had been taking place for four nights because the host’s parents were in Europe.

Friday, April 28 DISTURBANCE Avenida Vista Hermosa, 900 Block (8:20 p.m.) A man in a dark blue Dodge Ram was driving on the grass field next to soccer field No. 6. The caller

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Vista Hermosa/Camino la Pedriza (5:12 p.m.) A man was seen carrying a hammer inside of a sock while he pulled a rolling suitcase around.

Thursday, April 27 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Campanero, 800 Block (6 p.m.) A man said a suspicious man had been walking through his neighborhood for a few days asking women to marry him.

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Community Meetings SUNDAY, MAY 7

DEL MAR FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 9 a.m. Redlined books are four for $1 and music CDs are two for $1. All proceeds go to support the San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar. VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Village Art Faire takes place every first Sunday of the month along with the Del Mar farmers market. www.villagesanclemente.org/ village-art-faire. TUESDAY, MAY 9

SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org. BILY MEETING 7-9 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org. SAN CLEMENTE TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. San Clemente Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 805.794.0653. www.sanclementetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

SAN CLEMENTE ROTARY Noon. The San Clemente Rotary meets every Wednesday at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Wedgewood Restaurant. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.233.7981. www.sanclementerotary.org. NORTH BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3-6:30 p.m. The Market at North Beach vendors will be selling food, jewelry and other wares, with live music. 1501 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. themarketatnbmakers@gmail.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

SC SOAPBOX San Clemente

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor ATTENTION CUSD PARENTS DAWN URBANK, San Clemente

Your high schoolers need you to take a stand to ensure they reach their full academic potential. You may think you have control over your child’s educational journey. Think again. Only 54.1 percent of Capistrano Unified School District high school graduates complete their A-G requirements. That means 45.9 percent have no option after graduating except to go to community college, apply out of state, or get a job. Irvine is at 66.8 percent and Laguna Beach at 67.2 percent. A-G requirements are critical if your child seeks to attend a four-year state college in California. CUSD requires College & Career Planning (CCP) to graduate so that students would be trained in basic computer skills and have access to an academic counselor without needing a live counselor. The downside: the CCP and health class requirements make it difficult for students to complete their A-G requirements without attending two years of summer school. The California Department of Education (DOE) does not require students to take CCP to graduate; this is unique to CUSD. The DOE does not require health as a stand-alone class to graduate. These units can be embedded into physical education or social studies. CUSD is not preparing students for higher education in California. This is why only 8 percent of last year’s graduating class is currently attending a UC school. The only solution is to eliminate CCP as a graduation requirement and incorporate health into physical education or social studies. This would improve the number of students who would qualify to apply to a four-year California college/university. CUSD responded to my citizens’ request and will include this matter on its June 7 school board meeting agenda. I encourage parents to attend. Any parents who would like to have their comments incorporated into the board meeting agenda as part of the permanent record should e-mail them to me at info@ cusdwatch.com no later than May 20. The comments may also be submitted directly to the district, and you should email all of the Board of Trustees as soon as possible so that we can end CCP this year. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words.

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GUEST OPINION: City Council Corner by Councilman Chris Hamm

San Clemente Must Unify against Toll Road Proposals

ne of the biggest threats facing San Clemente is the potential extension of the 241 toll road through town. The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) is doing its best to divide our community and build another “Kings Highway.” We need to stand united as a community against all toll road options that divide San Clemente the way the I-5 has. Don’t be fooled by the TCA’s attempt to pit neighbor against neighbor by presenting options through different communities. We need to stand united to show them that we will not accept any new toll roads. If you live in San Clemente, you will be negatively affected by the construction of the toll road. With the TCA’s settlement with environmental groups preventing the consideration of the alignment that would have run behind San Clemente from the Oso Parkway terminus to the I-5 just south of San Clemente, the TCA is pursuing other options. This is why it is important that our community unite to protect San Clemente. Some people might point to the traffic on the I-5 as a reason to support the toll road. This is a farce. The TCA’s own numbers show a minimal reduction in traffic from the I-5 if the toll road is completed. Building a freeway junction in the center of town will not reduce traffic; it will worsen it. Once the I-5 widening is complete, coupled with the recently completed La Pata extension, we will see traffic decrease. The TCA has increased its toll fees a dozen times, which limits accessibility to only those who can afford it. The price to drive the toll road, combined with the state’s gas tax and vehicle registration hikes, will do little to solve traffic congestion. San Clemente residents will bear a painful burden if the toll road cuts through our town. It would change the quiet landscape, home values will plummet and reduce sales and bed taxes, resulting in general fund revenue losses. Due to the settlement agreement, the toll road cannot be built around San Clemente. The following options are being proposed: Route 14 creates a flyover freeway shadowing La Pata, behind Target, crosses Vera Cruz and connects to the I-5 over the high-school fields at Pico (this is the most likely scenario). Route 13 and 17 create flyovers that follow the ridgeline north of Forster Ranch, cuts over Los Mares and flies down the center of the Shorecliffs Golf Course, connecting to the I-5 at Vaquero. The City Council adopted a resolution opposing these proposed routes, and in

a letter to the TCA we communicated that the only solution with the least impact would be to build out arterial roads. We urged the TCA to look at this solution because it provides the best benefits CITY COUNCIL for mobility for South CORNER Orange County with the By Chris Hamm fewest adverse impacts. This would include a combination of arterial street improvements to extend Crown Valley Parkway to connect to the 241 toll road, construct an east-west arterial along the option 9 corridor and extend La Pata. We reminded the TCA that prior analysis was conducted on option 9, which would provide an east-west connection between the 73 and 241 toll roads. This analysis demonstrated that this connection would provide regional mobility benefits, so we urged the TCA to consider this option in its environmental impact review of project alternatives. An east-west connection is similar to the “Beltway” alternative. As a result of the public and City Council urging the TCA to include in its process a greater effort to identify arterial solutions to traffic, the TCA agreed to do so at its last meeting. Join me in opposing any new construction of toll roads—we need to start the conversation now. Together we can stop the construction of this unneeded, overpriced roadway. Learn more by clicking the link in this story at www. sanclementetimes.com or email me at hammc@san-clemente.org. Also, attend City Council meetings, which will include status updates on this topic. Chris Hamm is a San Clemente City Council member, who served as mayor in 2015. He was reelected to office in 2016. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC 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 SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 6: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS

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1-4 p.m. Fiesta de Mayo at the Outlets at San Clemente. The Outlets at San Clemente will host various mariachi bands and San Juan Capistrano’s Ballet Folklorico. Local breweries and food trucks will be available, as well as other family-friendly activities. 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.535.2323. www.outletsatsanclemente.com. 2-6 p.m. At Max Berg Plaza Park, the city of San Clemente will host festivities for all ages as well as music, dancing and food. 1100 Calle Puente. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

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Thursday | 04 SPANISH WINE TASTING 7-9 p.m. Stop by Barnoa Wine Bar for a tasting of Spanish wines. Admission is $25 and includes light appetizers. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 106, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com. LIVE MUSIC: DALE MAC DONALD DUO 7-10:30 p.m. Listen to music from the Dale Mac Donald Duo at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com. LIVE THEATER: ‘ALMOST, MAINE’ 8 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents Almost, Maine. In the play, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways on one cold Friday night. Show runs through May 14. Tickets are $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465.

Friday | 05 FR. LOUIS F. KNIGHT ANNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to join the Knights of Columbus Council #12451 from Dana Point for their annual golf tournaSan Clemente Times May 4-10, 2017

ment at Talega Golf Club. Driving range from 10:30-11:30 a.m., check-in and putting contest from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., golfing begins at 12:45 p.m. and a reception and buffet dinner begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $150 per person (including dinner) or $30 for dinner only. RSVP to Israel Lopez Sr. at kofcpgkisrael@gmail.com or 949.275.3714. Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente. LIVE THEATER: ‘THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS’ 8 p.m. The Camino Real Playhouse presents a classic happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political side-stepping through the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Show runs through May 21. Tickets are $29-$39. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Saturday | 06 MID-SPRING NATURE HIKE 8-10:30 a.m. This spring nature hike will traverse the Sycamore Loop trail to Gato Road on The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo and will showcase the last of the spring wildflowers blooming on the land. Tickets are $5 for children, $10 for adults. 28811 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.9778. www.rmvreserve.org. ECO GARDEN EXPO 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual two-day Eco Garden Expo returns to Los Rios Park. (Cont. on page 12) Page 11

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 11) Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens puts on this festival, which includes DIY workshops, guest speakers on a variety of topics, vendors and exhibitors, tastes, plant sales and much more. The merchants on Los Rios Street will also be open for business, some with sales and specials. The expo is free to enter, and there is a free shuttle from the parking lot at City Hall. 31766 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.606.6704. www.goinnative.net. DANA POINT HEADLANDS NATURE WALK 9-11 a.m. Join the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center for a walk that focuses on the plants and animals that can be found on the headlands. Participants will learn about the endemic, rare and endangered plants and animals that live in the area. The 1.5-mile walk occurs the first Saturday of each month. RSVP to dpnaturalresources@danapoint.org or 949.248.3527. 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point. REPLACE YOUR LAWN WORKSHOP 9:30-10:30 a.m. The first step to planting a native garden is to remove your waterhungry lawn. Learn how to “kill your lawn” with Tree of Life Nursery’s Sam Manning in this informative workshop. Tree of Life Nursery. 33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. 949.728.0685. www.californianativeplants.com. GREAT STRIDES CYSTIC FIBROSIS 5K WALK 10 a.m. Great Strides provides an opportunity for people within the community to get involved in a beneficial cause. Participants can form walk teams or participate individually. Walk day is a family-oriented event

that includes children’s activities, food and festivities. Check-in is 8:30 a.m. The walk begins at Doheny State Beach at 10 a.m. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 714.938.1393. scalifornia@cff.org. KENTUCKY DERBY HAT PARTY 1 p.m. Hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition and Regency Theatres, the seventh annual Kentucky Derby Hat Party kicks off at 1 p.m. with a pre-race party. Hat judging begins at 2:30 p.m., and free popcorn for participants. The race will be broadcast live on a theatre movie screen. Rick’s Café will serve special derby drinks and the best derby hat will receive a prize from American Horse Products. $20 per person before May 6, $25 at the door. Purchase tickets at Regency Theatre or online at www.regencymovies.com. 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3456. www.sjcec.org. SATURDAYS AT THE SWALLOW’S INN 2:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. A day of live music kicks off with Rod & The Pistons at 2:30 p.m. followed by Whiskey Tango at 8:30 p.m. Food from Lisa’s Kitchen will be available throughout the afternoon. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. www.swallowsinn.com.

Sunday | 07 CASA PINWHEEL PROJECT 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County will be sticking 3,000 pinwheels in the ground in the Dana Point Harbor to represent the 3,000 children who are currently in the foster care system in (Cont. on page 22)

At the Movies: ‘The Circle Full’ of Square Pegs BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

f there was any wonder left if Emma Watson could successfully carry a box-office hit after the mega success of Beauty & the Beast last month, her latest movie should answer that. James Ponsoldt’s adaptation of Dave Eggers’ The Circle has a lot of other big names, including Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, John Boyega and Karen Gillan, but the sole lead is Watson herself. Despite her being a household name, the film placed No. 4 at the box office, and it’s really no surprise. The Circle is the dullest film to be released this year so far. Mae Holland (Watson) lands her dream job at the most powerful technology company in the world, The Circle, after her close friend, and a Circle employee, Annie Allerton (Gillan) puts a good word in for her. There Mae quickly learns how their

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high-end social media and new-wave gadgets could shape the digital world in the future, including constant cameras, moderating and superior approval. Mae’s life begins to quickly revolve completely around the company. Watson is as bland as ever, portraying an incoherent protagonist with an unconvincing accent, though not nearly as stale as Ellar Coltrane’s wooden performance. The film can’t seem to understand its own pro-privacy message, and on top of that has one of the most nonsensical endings in a long while. Ponsoldt has directed some great indie flicks like Smashed (2012) and The End of the Tour (2015), but his first foray into studio films could use a little more work. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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‘FLOUNDER POUNDER’ AND ‘O.G.’ TACOS

his taqueria is not bashful, especially when it comes to flavor. Sancho’s Tacos brings the glamorized feel of “the streets” to its atmosphere, with Tupac and other all-star West Coast rappers coming through the speakers. On the menu, dishes are categorized in nomenclature of historical, authoritative endearment, such as “Yard Bird” and “Federale.” The restaurant prides itself on the heritage of street tacos and pays homage in its recipes to the origin as much as modern cuisine. The choice this week was to roll two deep with the “O.G.” and “Flounder Pounder” tacos. The marinated fish along with powerful cilantro sauce packs a punch to each segments of the taste buds. This could be the mischief of something called “Chubbie Sauce,” that miraculous ingredient every successful restaurant keeps in ambiguity. You do not question the sauce; the sauce does not question you. The blend of contributions is inspiring and well-balanced, and lime juice can be applied to the mixture as needed.

(Cont. from page 12) the county, in conjunction with National Foster Care Awareness Month in May. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. www.casaoc.org/pinwheel

Monday | 08 YOGA IN THE PARK 5:30 p.m. Join iHeartYoga for yoga in the park every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this summer. Bring a mat, water bottle and suggested donation of $8. Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. www.iheartyoga.org.

Tuesday | 09 DRIVE OUT ALS GOLF CLASSIC 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Join the ALS Association Orange County Chapter at the Monarch Beach Golf Links to golf, dine and socialize with NFL alumni while raising funds for the 160 residents of Orange County who have been diagnosed with ALS. Proceeds go to improving care services, continuing research and promoting advocacy. NFL alumni participating include Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen, Rodney Pete, and many more. $1,500 to register a foursome, $400 individual entry, $125 for dinner only. 50 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point.

Wednesday | 10 FREE COMEDY AT MOLLY BLOOM’S 9:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Molly Bloom’s. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. Page 22

The second taco, O.G., was truly a unique experience. Made with tri-tip steak, the meat had a caramelized texture, similar to Chinese orange chicken but not nearly as formidable or thick. It was more to highlight the flavors, which were also accompanied by the Chubbie sauce and cilantro, rather than make its own statement. Sancho’s Tacos has been open for two weeks in San Clemente but has locations around Orange County. As a city with residents and visitors always clamoring for fish tacos, Sancho’s has found a solid location, right at the gateway to Trestles. Sancho’s Tacos. 1013 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0488. www.sanchostacos.com.

Thursday | 11 CASINO SPRING JAZZ SERIES 6:30-9:30 p.m. The fifth installment of the Casino San Clemente’s Spring Jazz Series will feature a performance by the awardwinning Tim Gill Quintet. Admission is $10 for just the music, or $25 for a ticket that includes choice of dinner. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.369.6600. www. springjazzseries.brownpapertickets.com. SCIENCE NIGHT AT DANA POINT COMMUNITY CENTER 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center to learn about a variety of science-related topics in a family-friendly format at the Dana Point Community Center. Hands-on activities and displays will be present and geared toward children. 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. 949.248.3527. dpnaturalresources@danapoint.org.

Friday | 12 SCHS & SHORECLIFFS JAZZ CONCERT 5-6:30 p.m. Experience live jazz performed by the students of San Clemente High School and Shorecliffs Middle School to kick off the city’s music and movie series. The concert is located on the beach, north of the San Clemente Pier. Bring a towel or beach chair to enjoy the sunset. Free seating in the sand. Fisherman’s Restaurant will offer a full BBQ meal for $8. www.san-clemente.org. HAVE AN EVENT? Submit it to San Clemente Times by going to www.sanclementetimes.com, and clicking “Submit an Event” under the “Getting Out” tab.

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Assisteens of Capistrano Valley: Graduating Class of 2017 SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ach year, the Assisteens of Capistrano Valley honors its graduating high school seniors who have made significant contributions to their communities. Assisteens is a philanthropic organization that promotes volunteer work for girls in grades 8-12. At this year’s event, the Capistrano Valley chapter will celebrate the graduating seniors’ accomplishments at the Rose Medallion Ball at Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point. For more information, visit www.assisteens.org.

Lindsey Marie DiFante Lindsey Marie DiFante, daughter of Agostino and Patti DiFante, is graduating from San Clemente High School and has been a member of Assisteens for three years. She enjoyed holding the board position of Historian and her fondest memory of Assisteens is delivering the Thanksgiving baskets and witnessing the effect helping in the community can have. Lindsey is excited to be attending Chapman University in the fall.

Haleigh Bartow Haleigh Bartow, daughter of Susan and Wes Bartow, is graduating from San Clemente High School and has been a member of Assisteens for 4 years. Her favorite memory of Assisteens was delivering Thanksgiving baskets to families in need and seeing how much they appreciated it. In the fall, Haleigh will be attending Arizona State University.

Avery Claire Eichner Avery Claire Eichner, daughter of Shannon and Julie Eichner, is graduating from San Juan Hills High School and has been a member of Assisteens for five years. She loved watching the children’s faces light up when they received gifts at the FAM Christmas Party every December. Avery looks forward to studying Biology at the University of Santa Barbara in the fall.

Lily Brown Lily Brown, daughter of Wendy and Steve Brown, is graduating from San Clemente High School and has been in Assisteens for the last 4 years. She has enjoyed holding the board positions of Historian and Vice Chairman and now knows what it means to be part of a community and to give back. Lily will be attending Saddleback College in the fall.

Elena Rose Elliott Elena Rose Elliott, daughter of Brenda and Christopher Elliott, is graduating from San Clemente High School. During her five years in Assisteens, she served as FAM Lunch Coordinator and has learned how little acts of kindness can change someone’s life. Elena looks forward to continuing to serve her community and attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall.

Kelsey Nicole Chriss Kelsey Nicole Chriss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chriss is graduating from San Clemente High School, where she has been a Cheerleader for the last four years. Over the last 5 years in Assisteens, Kelsey has enjoyed volunteering at the Bargain Box, baking for the military and spending time at San Clemente Villas visiting with the residents. She looks forward to attending San Diego State University in the fall.

Brooke Frohlich Brooke Frohlich, daughter of Glen and Kathy Frohlich, is graduating from San Clemente High School. Spending five years in Assisteens has taught her a stronger work ethic and appreciation for giving back to the community. She has also enjoyed spending time with girls who care so much for others and volunteer with enthusiasm. Brooke is excited to be studying Psychology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the fall.

Lera Lucille Cormier Lera Lucille Cormier, daughter of Nancy and Rich Cormier, is graduating from San Clemente High School. During her three years in Assisteens, she enjoyed making new friends and growing closer to her mom. Lera held the board position of Inspiration and looks forward to attending Saddleback College then transferring to a four-year university.

Emily Rose Glaser Emily Rose Glaser, daughter of Bruce and Jacquie Glaser is graduating from San Clemente High School. During her five years in Assisteens, she has held the board positions of Secretary and Vice Chairman. To her, the most influential aspect has been volunteering at the Bargain Box Thrift Store and being exposed to the diversity of people from all different

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walks of life. Emily is looking forward to attending UCLA in the fall. Brooke Harvey Brooke Harvey, daughter of Paul and Andrea Harvey, is graduating from San Clemente High School. She credits her five years spent in Assisteens with encouraging her to serve others and appreciate everything she has been blessed with. She feels she has grown as a person and her friendships and relationship with her mother have also been strengthened. Brooke is excited to be attending Texas Christian University in the fall. Ambria Lawson Ambria Lawson, daughter of Chrisann and Steve Lawson, is graduating from San Clemente High School. Her four years in Assisteens has provided her with life-long friendships, unforgettable memories and has shown her the value of community service. She has learned to pay it forward and that it is more rewarding to give than to receive. In the fall, Ambria will be attending the University of Oregon. Natalie Rose Mauriello Natalie Rose Mauriello, daughter of Nancy Dubonnet and Thomas Mauriello, is graduating from San Juan Hills High School and has been a member of Assisteens for five years. Her favorite things about Assisteens is being able to work alongside her Mom and best friends. Natalie is looking forward to attending Southern Methodist University in the fall. Avery Marie Nueva Avery Marie Nueva, daughter of Daisy and Rowell Nueva, is graduating from the Orange County School of the Arts. Over the course of her five years in Assisteens, she has held the board positions of FAM Lunches Coordinator, Bargain Box Coordinator and Chairman. Assisteens has allowed her to give back to her community and helped her develop valuable leadership skills. Avery is excited to attend the University of San Francisco, where she will study Performing Arts and Social Justice.

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Carly Gilman Peck Carly Gilman Peck, daughter of Ms. Conley Murano Peck, is graduating from San Clemente High School. She has been a member of Assis-

teens for three years and has held the board position of Self Improvement Chairman. Carly’s fondest memory was volunteering for the USMC 3rd Track Family Beach Day. She truly enjoyed the opportunity to honor and celebrate the service members and their families. Carly will be attending Southern Methodist University in the fall. Jordan Marilee Pruitt Jordan Marilee Pruitt, daughter of Jim and Nancy Pruitt, is graduating from San Clemente High School and has been in Assisteens for five years. Her fondest memory is the priceless look on a little boy’s face when she delivered a Thanksgiving basket full of food. She realized how beneficial something so simple can be. Jordan will be attending Saddleback College in the fall. Sarah Elizabeth Turbeville Sarah Elizabeth Turbeville, daughter of Christopher and Bonnie Turbeville, is graduating from San Clemente High School. She has been a member of Assisteens for five years and has held the board position of FAM Easter Chairman. She has learned how to give back to her community, to think about others before herself, and that even the little things make a difference. Sarah is excited to be attending Boise State University in the fall. Elliott Anne Winkelmann Elliott Anne Winkelmann, daughter of Sue and Ed Winkelmann, is graduating from San Clemente High School and has been a member of Assisteens for five years. Assisteens has been such an eye-opening experience for her and has helped her become more active in her community. Ellie is looking forward to attending the University of Portland in the fall. Madison Taylor Wyatt Madison Taylor Wyatt, daughter of Stacy and Troy Wyatt, is graduating from San Juan Hills High School. She has been a member of Assisteens for five years, and served as Secretary on the board. Maddie appreciates the opportunities Assisteens has given her to interact with and help other members of her community, and she enjoyed working at the Bargain Box Thrift Store with her Mom. In the fall, Madison is excited to be studying Psychology at the University of Oregon. www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: Wellness & Prevention by Susan Parmelee

May is Mental Health Month

ccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five children ages 13-18 in the U.S. experience a severe mental disorder in a given year, and mood disorders are the third leading cause of hospitalizations for Americans aged 18-44. Most likely someone you know struggles or has a family member who struggles with and/ or treats the symptoms of a mental health disorder. Do you know who that person is or how you can help them? People with symptoms of mental-health disorders and diseases respond positively to social support; yet as a society, we tend to hide these types of health issues for fear of criticism, derision or contempt. Mental health diseases are not flaws in character, they are unfortunate medical events, just like cancer, heart disease and the common cold. An important goal of Mental Health Awareness Month is to dispel myths to help end stigma. Here are a few of the myths we should all try to bust: • “People with mental illness just need to pull themselves together and get busy.” If you have a chronic heart condition, you would seek treatment

and follow the recommendations of a doctor. Our brains deserve the same medical care when chronic mental health symptoms occur. • “Mental illness makes people violent.” A small percentage of mentally ill individuals may become violent; however, according to the National Institutes of Health, people with a mental health diagnosis are 11 times more likely to be the victim of violence. • “Mental illness is a sign of weakness.” We know there are both genetic and environmental contributors to mental illness, including traumatic events such as serving in a war zone, rape, violence, car accidents and loss of loved ones. A human being has as much ability to beat a mental health disease by being strong-willed as they do in curing cancer by treating it solely with a positive attitude. I am often asked what signs and symptoms a loved one might be showing that may indicate mental health concerns. In adolescents and adults, there are usually both emotional and behavioral changes,

including excessive fear, worry or sadness, extreme mood changes, difficulty concentrating, lack of self-care, changes in sleeping habits, irritability or anger, avoiding activities they usually enjoy, changes in eating WELLNESS AND habits, difficulty in perPREVENTION ceiving reality, inability to By Susan Parmelee carry out daily activities, intense concern with appearance, physical ailments (headache, stomach ache), intense reactions to stressors and thoughts about suicide. In younger children, you might observe changes in school performance, fighting to avoid bed or school, hyperactive behavior, frequent nightmares,

frequent disobedience or aggression and frequent temper tantrums. Visit www. nami.org for a more comprehensive list and additional resources. Susan Parmelee is a mental health social worker and one of the founders of the Wellness & Prevention Center, San Clemente. She can be reached at susan@wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com. The next meeting for the Wellness and Prevention Coalition will be at 4 p.m. on May 9 at the Triton Conference Center at San Clemente High School, located at 700 Avenida Pico. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC 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 SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente native Sean Harlow was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft on April 29. Photo: OSU Athletics

Harlow Heads to the NFL Atlanta Falcons pick Sean Harlow in fourth round of 2017 draft BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ean Harlow and his family were settling in to watch the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft coverage when his phone started buzzing. The area code registered on his phone as a number from Georgia. When Harlow answered, Atlanta Falcon’s general manager Thomas Dimitroff was on the other line. The Falcons selected Harlow, a versatile offensive lineman and San Clemente native, with the 136th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on April 29. “I’m just really excited to get out there,” Harlow, who played four years at Oregon State University, said. “The Falcons are a great organization and a great team. They seem like they have a real great brotherhood of players.” Harlow, who stands at 6-feet-4-inches tall and weighs 303 pounds, started 37 games at either left or right tackle for the Beavers, but he said the Falcons want to move him to the guard position at the professional level. The team’s right guard spot is currently open for competition and Harlow has experience playing the position, having practiced at guard for Oregon State in spring and

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Sean Harlow shined on the offensive line as a four-year starter at Oregon State University. Photo: OSU Athletics

fall camp practices over the years. “I thought I’d have to (switch positions) in college and move to guard or center out of high school. (Guard) will be a more natural spot for me as far as my size and abilities,” Harlow said. Harlow was the lone offensive lineman the Falcons drafted this year, and he will join a strong, veteran group that paved the way for a high-powered offense that appeared in Super Bowl LI. “It’s a great opportunity and I’m excited to get in that room and learn from those guys,” Harlow said. “They’re a highly thought of offensive line and they’ll be great role models and people to learn from.” Harlow arrived on campus at Oregon State as a highly-recruited prospect after earning All-CIF, All-County and All-League honors at San Clemente High School. He started in the Beaver’s fourth game of the year as a freshman and remained an impact player in Corvallis over the next three years. A leg injury suffered during his junior season cost him five games, but he returned to play the final nine games of his senior season and earn second-team All-Pac-12 honors. Harlow was named a team captain his senior year. As the son of former NFL veteran Pat Harlow, Sean has a professional pedigree. Pat was a standout offensive lineman at USC, was selected No. 11 overall in the 1991 NFL Draft, and played for the New England Patriots (1991-95) and Oakland Raiders (1996-98). SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente’s Trevor Sutton looks for an opening against Los Alamitos in the first round of the U.S. Lacrosse Orange County playoffs on May 2. Photo: Kevin Dahlgren/KDahlgren Photography

Triton Report BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Boys Lacrosse Powers Past Griffins in Playoff Opener The San Clemente boys lacrosse team turned in an effort worthy of their No. 2 overall seed in the first round of the U.S. Lacrosse Orange County playoffs on May 2. The Tritons played host to Los Alamitos and emerged with a convincing 16-4 win. San Clemente will host El Toro in the second round of the playoffs on May 4. San Clemente’s victory was never in doubt, as they built up a 9-0 lead at the halfway point. Matthew Keany led the team with four goals, two assists and three groundballs. David Howren notched three goals and two assists, Nick Lemus scored two goals and had four assists, and Liam Nelson scored twice and tallied two assists. Senior goalie Harrison Webb had a big night in the cage, recording 11 saves.

goal and Tritons goalie Veronica Petrikas made a big save on a Beckman shot attempt with three seconds left to end the game. Isles’ go-ahead goal came with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Kiley Buckley led the Tritons with six goals, while Shay Hefft, Jessica De Collibus and Tesfanesh Jonas each scored twice. The Tritons will travel to play St. Margaret’s in the second round of the playoffs on May 4.

Boys Volleyball Wins Outright League Title, Heads to Playoffs A three-set sweep against Capistrano Valley and a Dana Hills loss resulted in an outright South Coast League championship for the San Clemente boys volleyball team on May 1. The league title was the 11th for San Clemente (25-7, 7-1 league) in the last 18 seasons. Against the Cougars, Kyler Presho had nine kills, Bryce Curtis had six and Jess Hunt had five. San Clemente will now head into the CIF-SS Division 1 Championships. Playoff brackets will be released on May 5.

Girls Lacrosse Survives First-Round Playoff Scare in Historic 13-12 Win The San Clemente girls lacrosse team found itself in a back-and-forth battle in the first round of the U.S. Lacrosse Orange County playoffs on May 2. Visiting Beckman pushed the Tritons to the brink, but the Tritons came up with clutch plays down the stretch to secure a 13-12 victory. The playoff win was the first in program history. Delainey Isles scored the game-winning Page 32

San Clemente’s Kiley Buckley (28), seen here playing against Capistrano Valley, scored six goals in the Tritons 13-12 playoff win over Beckman on May 2. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Shark Attack BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

n Saturday afternoon, April 30, at approximately 6 p.m., 36-year-old Leeanne Ericson was bitten by a shark while swimming at San Onofre State Beach. At the time of the incident, she was in the water at Church beach in front of the Camp Pendleton campground with a small group of friends. Wearing a wetsuit and swim fins, she bobbed alongside her boyfriend, who was surfing, when she was pulled underwater and momentarily disappeared. Ericson’s boyfriend turned to catch a wave, but before he could start paddling he heard her scream. “She was gone, so he dived under to try and find her and couldn’t find her,” the victim’s step-father, Mark Leidle, explained to a local NBC affiliate. “He came up, and the shark’s tail was sloshing in the water, and she popped up and he grabbed her and put her on the board.” Multiple sources, including Ericson’s boyfriend, have reported that there was a California Sea Lion in the immediate vicinity. “It’s believed that at the time a shark was chasing a sea lion. The sea lion evaded the shark and instead of biting the sea lion, it’s believed the shark mistakenly struck the victim,” said a State Parks public safety official who was on the scene but was not authorized to speak on the record. “It could have been a case of mistaken identity. She was floating in the water in a black wetsuit and fins and the shark may have confused the two.” Other people on the shore said they witnessed the incident. “At first, I wasn’t sure what was happening when I saw a group of people helping this woman in through the surf,” said San Clemente’s Hunter Robinson, who was on the beach with a group of friends getting ready to go surf when the incident occurred. “I heard ‘shark’ and just started running out to help.” A group of surfers helped get Ericson in through the surf line to the rescuers sprint-

GROM OF THE WEEK

AIDAN SAUTNER

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

ot afraid to step on a longboard or a shortboard, this week’s Grom of the Week is 13-year-old Aidan Sautner. A seventh-grader at Shorecliffs Middle School, he’s all about being in the water. His dad first introduced him to surfing

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A group of sharks was photographed circling an area near the shores of Capistrano Beach on Sunday. Photo: Courtesy of Matt Larmand

ing across the rocks to help. “It was low tide, and she was probably in the worst place possible place,” continued Robinson. Miraculously, the bite reportedly missed Ericson’s femoral artery. If the artery had been severed, there’s a strong possibility she would have died before reaching the beach. “We put her on a surfboard and tried to keep it really low to the ground in case she fell off,” Robinson said. “A friend of mine became an EMT in January, so we applied a tourniquet to her hip to try and slow the bleeding down. She said she was having trouble breathing.” On the beach, rescuers were met by lifeguard and emergency personnel. They did the best to control the bleeding and treat the victim for signs of shock. Ericson was then airlifted to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla for further treatment. Lifeguards were going to sound the alarm. “It was surreal. We heard the lifeguard down the beach. At first it was hard to make out what he was saying, but I managed to hear the words ‘shark attack,’” said area surfer George Trim, who was

suiting up with his girlfriend at the time. “The lifeguard then pulled up in front of us and made the announcement. Everyone was in disbelief at first. Then we all realized it might be someone we know, so it was pretty scary.” Doctors at Scripps placed Ericson in a medically induced coma to stabilize her condition. Massive blood loss and fears of infection and secondary drowning made her situation extremely volatile. Forty-eight hours after the incident, her condition had somewhat stabilized, but, obviously, Ericson is facing an uphill battle. “It tore her right back leg from her glute to her knee. The doctors also say that she drowned when the shark pulled her under,” reads the message on a GoFundMe page set up to help with Ericson’s medical expenses. “She’s now in Scripps Memorial Hospital fighting for her life. She is a single mom with three young children who depend on her. She has a long road ahead with several surgeries to go. I don’t know how much this will cost, but she’s going to need all the help she can get.” Immediately following the incident, California State Park authorities closed

when he was only five years old, and eight years later his parents are still having a heck of a time getting him out of the water. “I usually surf the point at San O or Church for longboarding, or Rivi’s and T-Street when I shortboard,” Aidan said. “When I get to surf outside of Orange County, I love to surf Swami’s and Malibu.” Stoked for all the right reasons, he says, “The things I enjoy most about surfing is being out in nature having fun and being with my family at the beach. Of course, I also love the feeling you get when you get a

great nose walk or a barrel.” As far as his favorite surfers, he lists icons Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning at the top, with a significant nod to longboard stylists Taylor Jensen and Joel Tudor. “I always surf for fun, but my goals with surfing are to continue to do well in my surf competitions for Shorecliffs Middle School and in my Longboard Coalition contests—I surf for the Doheny Longboard Club,” Aidan said. “I would like to make the surf team for longboarding at San Clemente High School.” SC

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the surrounding waters two miles north and south of Church. By Sunday morning, people were already dismissing lifeguards’ stern warnings and surfing at Trestles and San Onofre, which is under the jurisdiction of State Park officials. But at Church, which is guarded by military personnel, it was clear that nobody would be allowed into the water through Wednesday. The victim’s boyfriend has speculated that the shark was approximately 10 feet long, which would make it larger than the 6to 8-foot juveniles that have been spotted in the area in recent weeks and months. Last month there were two different incidents where a Great White was seen breeching at Trestles on Surfline.com’s streaming web camera. Days after the attack, aerial footage was taken of a number of sharks in San Clemente and Capo Beach. Additionally, authorities recently towed a dead whale offshore, which may be contributing to the sudden uptick in shark activity. The last shark attack in Orange County came in June 2016 when a woman was bitten while swimming off the beach at Corona del Mar. She suffered a large bite across her torso but survived. A swimmer was fatally attacked in Solana Beach in 2012. SC

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 57-60 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-7’ Poor-Fair Thursday: SSW swell through the day with small NW swell mixing in. Look for mainly waist-head high (3-5’) surf at better breaks. Standout southern hemi breaks see sets in the slightly overhead (6’) range around the better tides. Light/variable winds in the morning, trending to a light onshore flow over the afternoon. Outlook: Fun-size Southern Hemi swell continues throughout this weekend. Minor NW energy mixing in the background. Lightest winds in the early mornings. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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