Riding a Scooter Shows and Speeds for Enthusiasts
Tim Michaelson and Doug Field discuss scooter costs, with new models around 8000 dollars and used units near 4000. They report fuel economy near 70 mpg and 250cc scooters reaching about 80 mph. Legal freeway access requires 150cc or larger engines, and riders typically avoid freeway but ride monthly with annual trips such as to Cook’s Corners.
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Tim Michaelson
Doug Field
Scooter Adventures Across California With SCSC Club Trail
A California scooter road trip series follows SCSC riders from Laguna Beach to San Marcos and Santa Barbara with multiple stops including Ruby's Diner Lake Forest Fairplex and Newport Beach. They emphasize group riding, safety, and fun while sharing member stories and joining meetups.
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Laguna Beach
Lake Forest
San Diego
Balboa Ferry
Monterey
San Clemente
Ortega Highway
Lookout
Santa Barbara
la Quinta
Julian
Carbon Canyon
Pomona
Fairplex
Stone Brewery
San Diego County
Benihana
Newport Beach
Newport Back Bay
Lost Abbey
San Marcos
Tales on a Scooter Narratives from California and the Caribbean
Tom Cawein recounts a Monterey to Orange County scooter journey along Highway 1 with a group of about 10, stopping in Monterey, Morro Bay, and Oxnard near Big Sur. Shelley Garrett describes riding a scooter home through a dark Caribbean island setting with a broken headlight while her cousin lit the way.
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Tom Cawein
Laguna Niguel
Monterey
Highway 1
Morro Bay
Oxnard
Orange County
Big Sur
Hearst Castle
Shelley Garrett
San Clemente
Honduras
Caribbean
San Onofre on-site spent fuel plan and local impact
Officials say spent fuel will remain on site for years with emergency plans and potassium iodide stock, while a FEMA drill proceeds. Orange County agencies prepare for decommissioning, job losses, and real estate effects as Edison moves toward closure. Local workers seek protections and a smooth transition.
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San Onofre
Mike Beekman
Capistrano Unified
Kaminske
Donna Boston
Sheriff's Department
Mike Cotter
San Clemente
Mavor
Patrick Lavin
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47
Lavin
Orange County
Edison
Vin
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Immel
Jeff Stearman
Stearman
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