Metaphors on growth and downtown life in San Clemente
A columnist muses on growth and preserving a slower pace in San Clemente's downtown. He contrasts aging trees and a historic vibe with parking woes, alleys, and modern changes. He cites John Haill on garages and Fred Swegles on Calafia Beach access, urging questions for candidates without overreliance on metaphors.
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George Washington
George
John Haill
Ol’ Ole Hanson
San Clemente
Fred Swegles
Calafia Beach Access
Fred
Sun Post News
Melinda Stone
Calafia
Fluid Surf & Sport marks third anniversary in San Clemente
San Clemente resident Jeremy Hansen celebrates Fluid Surf & Sport’s three year milestone at 638 Camino De Los Mares 03 with Aug 9 18 promotions. The shop carries surf gear from brands like Roxy Quiksilver Billabong Lost and Rusty and aims to expand to Talega Avenida Pico near Baja Fresh.
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Fluid Surf & Sport
Camino De Los Mares #03
Jeremy Hansen
Dana Point
San Clemente
Roxy
Quiksilver
Billabong
Lost
Rusty
Hansen
Salata entrees jazz scene and Tommy's in San Clemente
Paul Salata, famed USC NFL alum and founder of Irrelevant Week, is noted for his meals and travels from Linda Isle to Balboa Bay Club and San Clemente. The column highlights Tommy's breakfast lobster dinner, Marina Small as manager, Costa Mesa Jazz weekend, and multiple performers, with social scenes and local event details.
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Paul Salata
Mr. Zany
USC
NFL
Orange County
Linda Isle
Newport Beach
Salata
Balboa Bay Club
San Clemente
Tommy’s
Beverly
Yesteryear
Maine
Mexico
Marina Small
John Montevideo
Ms. Small
Marina
Adele
Rudy Vallee
al Jolson
Jimmy Durante
Vic Damone
Mike
Jeff
Toni
Border Hint Pointing To County Line For Next Guess
A riddle-like prompt hints at a location near the county border as the toughest clue yet. It suggests readers head toward the border county line for another attempt next week.
Picture Puzzle: San Clemente Image Challenge
Each Friday the Sun Post News invites readers to identify a San Clemente landmark from a photo. View the color image online, submit your answer with name and phone by 5 p.m. Wednesday, and win a Baja Fresh burrito coupon if correct.
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Sun Post News
San Clemente
Myoc.com
Community
Sanclemente
Avenida del Mar
Sunpostnews
Ocregister.com
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Sheriff’s Log Item Reports Violent Assault Near Canada Street
From Orange County Sheriff records on July 24 27 deputies log a violent assault outside a Canada Street location with a Hispanic man shirtless 5 8 160 fleeing east. a white male detained at 100 West Escalones and El Camino Real. Also notes teenage toilet papering in Futura area and welfare check for an 84 year old dementia patient on Finca Street.
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Orange County
Futura
Finca Street
Sun Post News Publication Dates and Staff Note
The Sun Post News published Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays as part of The Orange County Register. It can be picked up where the Register is sold in San Clemente or delivered with a subscription. The paper will be closed on Labor Day with no issue Sept 3.
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Sun Post
Jessica Peralta
Ocregister
SRO
San Clemente
Jeff
Laughlin
Colorado River
Toni
Costa
Joep Peeters
Holland
Bain Gibson
New Orleans
Muggsy
England
Rob Rio
The
Revolvers
Catz P’jammers
Avenida del Mar
Carbonara’s
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
Alice Netzen
Becky Lehman
Jerry Velasco
Cherie Veach
Gallo
Kingdom
Tommy’s
Sun Post News
Orange County Register
Register
SC Beach Weather and Surf Report Update
A weekly surf synopsis notes continued waves but easing into the weekend. Wet land.com predicts a waning southwest swell today with chest to head high waves, dropping Saturday before a chest high south swell returns Sunday and into Monday.
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Wetland.com
Wetsand.com
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Speaking
Tom Schmitz
Consumer Corner
Hall
John Hall
Avenida Pico
Sheriff's
Avenida
Oster.com
Eorror
Spectrum
Ricky Young
Mark Garcia
Kacey Jordan
Paul Bersebach
Sharon Pardue
Jennifer Katches
Sunny Post
Camp Pendleton
SC Weather & Surf Report
Dana Wharf
National Weather Service
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