City Council members canned the committee that focused on beach pollution, sand loss and water quality issues — all problems plaguing the coastline.
Category: San Clemente
San Clemente, Orange County’s southernmost city, is home to about 63,000 people and a coastline and rail line that keep losing ground. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget and the fight to save its beaches.
Posted inCountywide
San Clemente Could Disband Its Coastal Advisory Committee Despite Facing Host of Beach Issues
The committee is tasked with studying and tackling the city’s beach sand loss, ocean bacteria, and stormwater runoff issues.
Posted inCountywide
Feds Indict OC Residents Alan Hostetter and Russell Taylor for Conspiring in Capitol Riot
Both are charged with knowingly entering restricted areas of the Capitol grounds. Taylor is charged with carrying a weapon.
Posted inGovernment
San Clemente Officially Breaks From County Toll Roads Agency, Setting Up Potential Lawsuit
In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, City Council members called out the agency for failing to pay off its debts and questioned what purpose it served 20 years after it finished its original mission.
Posted inTransportation
San Clemente City Council to Vote On Leaving County Toll Road Agency
The council has long been one of the agency’s most vocal critics, and has threatened to leave in the past.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
What Does the Released Footage Around OC Sheriff Deputy Killing of Kurt Reinhold Show?
Reinhold’s death has since sparked protest, a wrongful death lawsuit by Reinhold’s family, and now, media attention from around the U.S.
Posted inOutdoors
San Clemente Considering Lifting Prohibition of Dogs on Beach For a Year-Long Trial
The City Council asked staff to conduct research on health risks and obtain community input.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
South County Teen Sues OC Sheriff Deputy Who Pulled Gun on Him at Skate Park While Off Duty
It’s the latest lawsuit against the department over Sheriff deputies’ actions on and off duty.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Repeals Loyalty Pledge for City Council, Restoring Access to Public Records
The new rules will allow the council to access records without promising to keep city records secret.
Posted inGovernment
San Clemente Poised to Repeal Confidentiality Requirement for Council Members
New rules would replace a system set up at the end of last year that restricts councilmembers’ ability to independently release records to the public.
