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A pack of sharks was photographed in 2017 near Capistrano Beach. Photo: Courtesy of Matt Larmand

Where Are All The Sharks?

After the “summer of the shark” in 2017, has the shark issue around Dana Point and San Clemente abated? By Jake Howard Last weekend, video…

Letters to the Editor, SOAPBOX

Letter: Beach Bummer

Mark Harris, San Clemente I was glad to see San Clemente Times providing coverage of the ongoing problem with high bacteria levels in the water…

The rugged site for Trampas Canyon Reservoir is situated beside a commercial sand-mining facility between San Clemente's Talega community and Ortega Highway. Photo: Fred Swegles

EYE ON SC, News Headlines

Tour of Trampas Canyon Reservoir Part of Water Awareness Festival on May 4

By Fred Swegles Santa Margarita Water District invites South County residents to its annual Water Awareness Festival, a free, family-friendly event that this year will…

The city of San Clemente recently approved a task force to examine the water near the Pier to see what's causing high levels of bacteria. Photo: Eric Heinz

EYE ON SC, News Headlines

Under the Pier: Task Force Created to Address Icon’s Subpar Water Quality

By Eric Heinz Since 2015, the city of San Clemente has had to deal with reports of unhealthy levels of bacteria in the water surrounding…

EYE ON SC, News Headlines

The Big Dig: Trampas Canyon Reservoir to Serve as South County’s Largest Water Project

By Fred Swegles On 177 acres situated between San Clemente’s Talega community and Ortega Highway, mountainous earthworks are taking shape. Santa Margarita Water District, which…

The rains this winter weren’t extreme, but they did generate lots of driftwood from the creeks and some scenic rainbows around San Clemente. Photo: Fred Swegles

Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

CoastLines: (Some) Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

By Fred Swegles It’s been so dry around here for so many years, we seem to have forgotten what a “normal” rainy season looks like….

A golden moment for Ryan Higginbotham somewhere between Tijuana and Cabo. Photo: Courtesy of Ryan Higginbotham

SC SURF, Surf Headlines

Baja by Hand: A Tale of Two Brothers Who Have Paddled the Entirety of the West Coast

By Jake Howard You just never know whom you’re going to meet. During a swim workout at the Ole Hanson Beach Club pool a couple…

Letters to the Editor, SOAPBOX

Letter: Separating Two Water Projects from Each Other

Wayne Rayfield, South Coast Water District director, and Rick Shintaku, general manager We are responding to the letter “Reports Cast Cloud on Desalination” letter regarding…

Caught in the act in Flame’s personal photo studio, Chris Billy is captured riding at Salt Creek. Photo: Larry “Flame” Moore

SC SURF, Surf Headlines

Surf Photographers Wanted: ‘Follow the Light’ Grant Shines on Next Generation of Surf Photographers

By Jake Howard It’s a tough slog these days for aspiring surf photographers. For decades, surf magazines provided photogs with an outlet for their work…

A view of some debris that has flowed from the San Mateo Creek, as seen on Monday, Feb. 18. Photo: Jake Howard

SC SURF, Surf Headlines

After the Deluge: What All of This Rain Means for Local Surfers and Surf Spots

By Jake Howard If it feels as if it’s rained a lot lately, it’s because it has. As of Feb. 18, San Clemente recorded 7.8…

Grom of the Week, SC SURF

Grom of the Week: Taj Lindblad

By Jake Howard San Clemente’s Taj Lindblad has been on a hot streak lately. A couple of weeks ago, he was on a mission as…

Competitors at last year’s Pacific Paddle Games cross the finish line on the sands of Doheny State Beach. Photo: File/Daniel Ritz

SC SURF, Surf Headlines

Time to Bust Out Your Paddle: 2018 Pacific Paddle Games Come to Doheny State Beach Oct. 6-7

By Jake Howard The sun has hardly set on the Ohana Fest, and it’s time for another weekend of good times and fun in the…

Inside Photo Caption: Shorecliffs Golf Club in San Clemente is currently the only golf course in town running on potable water. The course plans to convert to reclaimed water by the end of August. Photo: Eric Heinz

EYE ON SC, News Headlines

City Asks Residents to ‘Significantly Reduce’ Water Usage Following Provider’s Valve Failure

San Clemente Times About 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, the city of San Clemente issued a press release asking residents to “significantly reduce their…

EYE ON SC, News Headlines

Next Step in Desalination Plant: South Coast Water District Hosts Public Meeting on Draft Environmental Report

By Eric Heinz Community members gathered with South Coast Water District (SCWD) officials on June 26 for a meeting about environmental reports, showing what factors…

Letters to the Editor, SOAPBOX

Letter: Water Quality Shows Mixed Results

Wally Roberts, San Clemente On June 4, I sent the following to the San Clemente water department with a copy to City Hall following a…

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Where Are All The Sharks?

Letter: Beach Bummer

Tour of Trampas Canyon Reservoir Part of Water Awareness Festival on May 4

Under the Pier: Task Force Created to Address Icon’s Subpar Water Quality

The Big Dig: Trampas Canyon Reservoir to Serve as South County’s Largest Water Project

CoastLines: (Some) Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Baja by Hand: A Tale of Two Brothers Who Have Paddled the Entirety of the West Coast

Letter: Separating Two Water Projects from Each Other

Surf Photographers Wanted: ‘Follow the Light’ Grant Shines on Next Generation of Surf Photographers

After the Deluge: What All of This Rain Means for Local Surfers and Surf Spots

Grom of the Week: Taj Lindblad

Time to Bust Out Your Paddle: 2018 Pacific Paddle Games Come to Doheny State Beach Oct. 6-7

City Asks Residents to ‘Significantly Reduce’ Water Usage Following Provider’s Valve Failure

Next Step in Desalination Plant: South Coast Water District Hosts Public Meeting on Draft Environmental Report

Letter: Water Quality Shows Mixed Results

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