Resistance to change in aging couples and daily life
A reflective piece on how age shapes attitude toward change, contrasting a compliant narrator with his wife Pat who embraces newness. The author recalls moving from San Diego to Los Angeles for a better job, dislikes the city, and envies Pat’s adaptability. He cautions that many prefer stability, yet acknowledges the value of change in life.
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Dana Point notes on dogs and a shelter scene
A personal diary style update from Dana Point describes adopting a shelter dog named Babe from San Clemente and recounts memories of a late beagle Gussie. The author details cluttered days with pets, travel plans, and fond reminders of past companions, ending with a note of renewed activity and emotion.
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Local Sheriff Log Tuesday Dispatches November 19 Miramar
A sequence of police calls covers hang up calls a hit and run a punch to the leg suspicious mail missing child skateboarders and racing in areas. Also noted are a firearm pickup a wallet and various property crimes including burglaries car thefts and an attempted suicide across Miramar and surrounding blocks. Times span from morning to near midnight with several residents reported missing or under investigation.
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Pacific storm brings light rain and calm surf in SoCal
A Pacific storm brushed Southern California with 1.2 inches of rain by 3:30 p.m. and light winds. Surf was small with a smooth ocean surface, tides shifting from high to low through the day. Forecasters expect clearing weather this weekend, with potential new swell early next week while lifeguards warn of possible contaminated water runoff and red-flag conditions at the pier.
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Pat Caldwell
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Charlie Fox
Santa Claus visit fundraiser for Orange County Fire Explorers
OCFA Fire Explorers and Orange County Fire Authority run Project Santa Claus to raise funds for a vintage 1963 Crown Fire Engine. A Santa visit on Dec 20–24 from 5 to 9 pm costs 100 dollars, lasting 30–40 minutes aboard a lit fire engine ready to greet children. Reservations start Dec 1, 9 am to 4 pm, first come first served. checks to Fire Rescue Post 92626. info 361-9671.
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Orange County Fire’ Authority
Santa Claus
Kurt Bidinger
OCFA
Corrections to Hall Around Town taints local ties
A reporting error misstated Ernest and Allen Internet Advertising's ties. The firm is based in San Luis Obispo with a Southern California regional office at 412 North El Camino Real in San Clemente for two years. A production error omitted part of the letters to the editor from Nov. 21. the full text runs on page 6 today.
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Ernest & Allen Internet Advertising
San Luis Obispo
Southern California
N. el Camino Real
San Clemente
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