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Independence Day

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SC LIVING, SC Living Headlines

GALLERY: Racers Dodge, Weave and Slide at Annual Office Chair Derby

Dozens of individuals braved the downhill course while dodging an onslaught of water balloons from spectators during the Fourth of July Office Chair Races in San Clemente on Monday morning.

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GETTING OUT, Spotlight

San Clemente to Celebrate Fourth of July Festivities, Traditions

San Clemente city officials look to keep safety as a theme of the day along with fun during the city’s annual Independence Day celebration.

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SC LIVING, SC Living Headlines

Historical Happenings: San Clemente’s Link to Our National Anthem

In anticipation of Independence Day, Tom Marshall this week takes a closer look at a bit of the history behind our National Anthem and its author, Francis Scott Key, whose great-great-great-grandson was a resident of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

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GETTING OUT, Spotlight

Editor’s Pick: San Clemente Independence Day Celebration

Monday, July 4 9 p.m. The city’s annual celebration will feature a fireworks display from the Municipal Pier, that will last 20 minutes. Beachgoers can…

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EYE ON SC, News Headlines

GALLERY: San Clemente Celebrates Independence Day

Staff From the annual office chair races to the beaches and historic pier, San Clemente was buzzing with energy on Monday, July 4, as residents…

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GETTING OUT, Spotlight

Cities Return to Traditional Independence Day Festivities

By Eryka Forquer As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease and cases decline across the state, Orange County cities look to transition back to traditional Fourth…

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GETTING OUT, Spotlight

Editor’s Pick: Honoring America’s Marines

SUNDAY, JULY 4: 5 p.m. The Heritage Foundation is welcoming U.S. Marines and their families to celebrate the Fourth of July and enjoy the city’s…

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Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

City Council Corner: Letting Freedom Ring

Gene James By Gene James On a hot summer day 245 years ago in Philadelphia, these United States of America were declared a nation and…

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EYE ON SC, News Headlines

County-Run Beaches, Parking Lots to Close for Fourth of July Weekend

By Shawn Raymundo and Zach Cavanagh County-operated beaches and parking lots will be closed over the holiday weekend in an effort to slow the latest…

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Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

City Council Corner: Working Together to Keep Everyone Safe and Businesses Open

Kathy Ward By Councilmember Kathy Ward I think Fred Swegles recently said it best: “Summer is going to look different this year.” As we prepare…

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Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

Bartlett Bulletin: The Declaration of Independence: What It Meant in 1776 and What It Means Today

Lisa Bartlett By OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett On July 4 each year, Americans around the country gather to celebrate Independence Day, a holiday that…

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EYE ON SC, News Headlines

Council Votes to Keep Fireworks Show at Sports Park Following Testimony from Police Chief

By Shawn Raymundo For a short while on Tuesday night, it seemed as if there was a glimmer of hope that the city’s Fourth of…

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EYE ON SC, News Bites

No July 4 Fireworks Display at Pier as City Considers Alternative Locations

By Shawn Raymundo The city, this year, will not host its annual Independence Day fireworks display at the beach amid ongoing steps to further prevent…

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Letters to the Editor, SOAPBOX

Letter: May Cooler Heads Prevail at the Office Chair Races

ERIC HEINZ, Los Angeles The hissing sound of plastic wheels bolting through asphalt breaks the dawn’s silence every Independence Day in the Spanish Village by…

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SC LIVING, SC Living Headlines

Photo Recap of Fourth of July in San Clemente

By Eric Heinz From the rowdy office chair races to the fireworks at the Pier, San Clemente always hosts a major party for the Fourth…

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