We’re No. 3 in Money Magazine list sparks debate
The column muses over San Clemente ranking third among Western U S cities under 100 000, trailing Flower Mound and Rancho Santa Margarita while noting Father Time and local editors debates. It recalls Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach and Anaheim standings, and ponders Talega ads war.
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San Clemente
America
Money Magazine
U.S
Rancho Santa Margarita
Flower Mound
Texas
Dallas
Ladera
Tustin
Carlsbad
Laguna Niguel
Folsom
Warren
Laguna Beach
Carmel
Tom Schmitz
Laguna
Huntington Beach
Surf City
Westminster
Anaheim
Beach Boulevard
Rancho
Talega
Talega Board Room
Goofy column rails at local life by the sea
In a holiday stroll through a growing seaside city near I-5, a columnist bemoans wildlife debates, mocks activist groups, and riffs on community pride and neighborly spirit. He defends goats on Catalina, salutes Annapolis memories, and laments snobbery while noting cars and attention seekers abound.
Marvin Dennis reflects on San Clemente community ties
Marvin Dennis speaks of San Clemente as a vibrant, debating community where diverse viewpoints enrich civic life. Born in Glendale, he followed family moves, including Indio in 1955, and grew to value local engagement while praising the Boys & Girls Club and the city’s spirit of constructive disagreement.
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Marvin Dennis
San Clemente
Woodworker builds business and community through Boys & Girls Club
The interview traces a craftsman’s path from early carpentry and cabinetmaking to cofounding a cabinet shop in 1986 with Bill Lawler. It highlights his pride in design work, enjoyment in client conversations, and leadership in donor work for the Boys & Girls Club, including projects from teen center to kitchen renovations.
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Chico State
Adrian
San Clemente
India
Desert
el Morro
San Luis Obispo
Bill Lawler
Oceanside
Boys & Girls Club
Kent
Campbell
Sheriff’s Log Reflects Orange County Incidents
Entries from December 20 to 22 report multiple calls including a robbery warrant arrest for Martin Fuentes-Llamas, a seizure victim taken to hospital, a domestic battery arrest of Joshua Gibson, vandalism and theft reports, a juvenile bow and arrow incident, and warnings about illegal backyard burning.
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Orange County Sheriff's Department
Ocsd.org
Avenida Santa Barbara
San Clemente Hospital
Avenida Palizada
Martin Fuentas-Llamas
Riverside County
Avenida Pelayo
Esplanade
Avenida del Mar
Calle Grande Vista
Calle Beinvenido
Joshua Gibson
Avenida Espada
Calle Regla
el Camino Real
Wet Christmas Possible As So Cal Snow Briefly Falls
Weather and surf update from SC notes a Pacific storm could bring snow to Southern California down to 3500 to 4000 feet by Friday morning. Dry coastal regions may get rain today with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, overnight lows mid 40s. Surf remains head-high to overhead at best spots, winds from the south may disrupt conditions. Tides show high 6.6 feet, 9:46 a.m.. low 1.5 feet, 5:10 p.m.. high 3.9 feet, 11:45 p.m. Water temps 58-60. Fishing reports list mackerel, calico and other bass. diving poor visibility. boating winds south up to 10 knots.
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San Clemente
National Weather Service
California
Wetland.com
Dana Wharf
Classified staff and contact numbers in The Sun Post News
Spectrum and photographer credits list names and phone numbers for staff in The Sun Post News classified section. The County Register publishes Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays with San Clemente pickup or subscription delivery options. Call the cirri dati for subscription details.
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Tom Gordon
Sun Post News
County Register
San Clemente
Cirri Dati
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Catalina Conservancy Coalition
Center For Biological Diversity
Endangered Habitat League
California Wilderness Coalition
National Resources Defense Council
Southern California Watershed Alliance
John
Passiona
Mission Viejo
Irvine
Indio High School
UCI
Chilan
Miki Cumming
Pay. Bersesach
Sun Post
South Coast
Woodcrafters International Inc
Sheriff's
Avenida Victoria
Vista del Oceano
SC Weather & Surf Report
Sunny Post
Santa
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Sunpostnews
Ccregister.com
Bortor
Spectrum
Jessica Peralta
Mark Garcia
Kacey Jordan
Paul Bersebach
Sharon Pardue
Christine Amy
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