Border Patrol cameras are expected to watch San Clemente’s shoreline in an effort to crack down on panga boat landings after council members narrowly approved the move, despite privacy concerns.
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.
What’s in Store for America’s Biggest Weekly Car Show?
San Clemente city leaders tonight are holding a pivotal hearing on the future of the show, after council members heard neighborhood complaints in late October.
San Clemente’s Long Struggle to Save Its Disappearing Coast
Officials and local coastal groups are continuing to study how to save San Clemente’s dwindling shoreline, which is threatening the local economy and the iconic rail line that runs along the coast.
San Clemente Eyes Installing Border Patrol Cameras to Look for Panga Boats
San Clemente City Council members could soon lease some land near the city’s reservoir to the Department of Homeland Security so federal officials can install cameras to monitor for immigrants coming ashore.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fears of Widespread ICE Raids Heighten
Concerns are increasing that widespread deportation raids are returning to OC, the tough task of keeping tabs on OC Supervisors’ discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
South Orange County’s Largest Car Show Draws Resident Complaints
San Clemente City Council members are slated to revisit guidelines surrounding the Cars and Coffee event after resident concerns that the event is creating noise and safety issues as hundreds of visitors exit the local outlet mall.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Surf City’s Housing Lawsuit Heats Up
Huntington Beach potentially facing millions in fines stemming from a lawsuit against state housing mandates and Brea demanding $5.4 million from a local trash hauler – these are just some of the biggest civic headlines in OC this week.
San Clemente Grapples With State Transparency Laws
San Clemente City Council members addressed an alleged violation of the state’s open meeting law — seeing one council member recuse himself from a real estate negotiation after apparently divulging closed-door information.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Redistricting Heats Up
Scores of Republicans throughout Orange County condemn Sacramento’s push to redistrict Congressional maps in response to Texas. Meanwhile, new housing is coming to various parts of OC – these are some of this week’s biggest civic stories.
San Clemente’s Coastline is About to Get More Crowded
Council members approved plans for a five-story hotel with a rooftop bar at the San Clemente Outlets despite resident concern of noise, light pollution and loss of ocean views.










