Opinion Columns

The Bartlett Bulletin: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness

With the county this month launching “Light Up Hope OC,” a weeklong campaign to promote suicide prevention efforts, Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett writes about the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health and the resources to help those experiencing depression.

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The Downtown Buzz: Bringing Fall Events to a Thriving Community

In its Downtown Buzz column this month, the San Clemente Downtown Business Association gives readers a look ahead to the many fun, exciting, and even spooky holiday-themed events and happenings around the heart of San Clemente.

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Guest Opinion: Response to the ‘Big Dig’

San Clemente Mayor Gene James offers a response to Craig Keshishian’s guest column last month regarding the proposed project to add an HOV lane in both directions of the 5 Freeway from Avenida Pico to the county line.

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Health & Nutrition 101: Know Your Cholesterol Numbers

With September being National Cholesterol Education Month, Gina Cousineau in her latest Health & Nutrition 101 column looks to remind readers of the critical importance of their heart health and to provide continuing education on how to move toward a healthier lifestyle.

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Marine Corps Update: Remembrance Ceremony to Be Held for Fallen Servicemembers

Wayne Eggleston of The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation is inviting the community to attend a Remembrance Ceremony at Park Semper Fi in the Pier Bowl this Friday, Aug. 26, at noon to honor the 13 fallen servicemembers who died during a terrorist attack in Afghanistan one year ago.

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The Big Dig: Widening I-5 for HOV Lanes

Political commentator Craig Keshishian authors a guest column this month to write about his concerns and findings with OCTA’s and Caltrans’ $230 million project proposal to widen the 5 Freeway from Avenida Pico to the county line as part of a traffic relief effort to add HOV lanes.

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The Business Buzz: Tough Talks Just Got Easier

As divisiveness continues to permeate nationally and locally, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is looking to promote more cohesion by sponsoring the “Difficult Conversations Workshop: The Art and Science of Working Together” on Sept. 10, Jim Wynne and Arrow Santos write in their latest Business Buzz column.

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Bartlett Bulletin: It’s Time to Stop Fueling the Fire and Bury Utility Power Lines

Supervisor Lisa Bartlett’s “Bartlett Bulletin” column for Picket Fence Media resumes this month, in which she writes about her support to underground utility power lines amid the investigations into local wildfires.

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Health & Nutrition 101: Calm or Chaos?

In this month’s Health & Nutrition 101, Gina Cousineau examines the food chaos that persists in most people’s lives from meal to meal, and she encourages readers to consider adhering to a routine—planning and forethought—when it comes to their food choices.

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Citizens’ Climate Education: A Fossil Fuel-Free World

Featured photo: Courtesy of John Quigley By Karl Reitz Fossil fuels have transformed the lives of humans since the beginning of the industrial revolution. They…

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Editor’s Letter: Meet Our Summer Interns

This year’s class of Picket Fence Media interns has proven to be exceptional and hard-working while dedicated to producing quality journalism, in turn helping us bring readers more coverage of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

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The Downtown Buzz: Looking Ahead to the Sun-Drenched (and Fun-Drenched) Events

With the summertime sun shining bright, Downtown San Clemente is humming with all sorts of activities, Julie Heinze of the Downtown Business Association notes in this month’s Downtown Buzz. Though the San Clemente Ocean Festival is now behind us, there are still plenty more events to look forward to, such as the Fiesta Music Festival and the San Clemente Car Show.

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The Bartlett Bulletin: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness

The Downtown Buzz: Bringing Fall Events to a Thriving Community

Guest Opinion: Response to the ‘Big Dig’

Health & Nutrition 101: Know Your Cholesterol Numbers

Marine Corps Update: Remembrance Ceremony to Be Held for Fallen Servicemembers

The Big Dig: Widening I-5 for HOV Lanes

The Business Buzz: Tough Talks Just Got Easier

Bartlett Bulletin: It’s Time to Stop Fueling the Fire and Bury Utility Power Lines

Health & Nutrition 101: Calm or Chaos?

Citizens’ Climate Education: A Fossil Fuel-Free World

Editor’s Letter: Meet Our Summer Interns

Health & Nutrition 101: Weight Loss or Health Gain?

The Business Buzz: SC Fiesta Returning After 2-Year Siesta

Citizens’ Climate Education: Bipartisan Federal Climate Legislation Enacted

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