San Clemente News

San Clemente celebrates Independence Day on Saturday with an expected blend of sun, sand, surf and fireworks.

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Viewers of "Food, Inc." are devouring the new movie's message with such gusto that San Clemente Green is extending its offer of a $100 prize drawing to anyone seeing it this weekend.

Those of us who live next to or close to overgrown open spaces particularly appreciate the new bright red banner that's been flying above El Camino Real all this week in the heart of old downtown.

Mayor Lori Donchak and Councilman Wayne Eggleston were in Washington, D.C., on Monday, asking regulators to allow a railroad "Quiet Zone" in San Clemente.

SUMMER SAFETY San Clemente city lifeguards are going on television this week to alert tourists and locals about how to stay safe this summer while enjoying the beach.

A 48-year-old San Clemente man was reportedly found dead Wedensday, June 24, in a Big Bear Lake cabin, according to rimoftheworld.net. The man, identified as Jung Kim of San Clemente, was found by authorities with "upper body trauma" possibly from a gunshot wound at Big Bear Lake Lodge.

The local group San Clemente Green is so anxious for you to see a new movie about America's food industry that it is putting $100 on the table.

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FAIR HOUSING CLINIC The Fair Housing Foundation is coming to San Clemente on Monday to conduct a free walk-in clinic where renters and landlords can ask questions about their rights.

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This fall, San Clemente's downtown district could get 13 additional public parking spaces along Avenida de la Estrella, next door to a closed Arco station.

From Mayor Lori Donchak's blog at San-clemente.org: Hello Madam Mayor. I understand the Miramar Theater is for sale once again.

Vol. 4, Issue 25, June 18-24, 2009 By Jonathan Volzke Contra Costa County Fire Chief Keith Richter will be the next leader of the Orange County Fire Authority, which serves the unincorporated areas of the county and 22 cities, including San Clemente.

SALSA CHALLENGE The Chamber of Commerce is inviting entries for the 2009 Salsa Challenge, and if you're interested, don't delay.

Vol. 4, Issue 25, June 18-24, 2009 By Norb Garrett The city's 2010 fiscal year budget was formally approved unanimously Tuesday night by City Council.

From Mayor Lori Donchak's blog at San-clemente.org : Lori: Aside from the beach itself, the most popular and best-used public facility in our community is the pier.

Fair warning: Only a couple more days to catch the summer judged art show in the San Clemente gallery at the Community Center .

It's not clear whether Chase Rettig is a happy camper, but there's no doubt he's a busy one.