San Clemente Times

01/10/2026

Justin Adams is, by name, mysterious, but his work is widespread and ubiquitous in the surf world. And today, the Dana Point artist’s elusive and creative energy comes to San Clemente with a new multimedia art show debuting at local clothing brand Mulch California. Read more at https://www.picketfencemedia.com/surf/surfer-artist-justin-adams-brings-multimedia-art-show-to-mulch/article_c8b71b8e-c180-4f8a-93bb-2650e938a1a3.html.

📸: Bryan Soderlind

01/08/2026

Despite losing in the championship match of the Southern California Classic High School Classic tournament, the San Clemente High boys soccer team had a strong showing in Oceanside. Read our latest at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/sports-and-outdoors/tritons-roundup-boys-soccer-advances-to-socal-classic-title-match/article_8d7e252b-8fab-42d0-8344-a791e6db0b96.html.

📸: Don August

01/08/2026

A landslide along San Clemente’s coastline early Monday shut down a section of the city’s coastal Beach Trail near Lasuen Beach, while rail service through the area resumed after a brief early-morning suspension. Details at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/eye-on-sc/lasuen-beach-trail-closed-after-landslide-near-calafia/article_725d716e-dec0-4dbe-98d5-fe17edbada50.html.

📸: Gina Cousineau

01/07/2026

Several South Orange County individuals in the Tri-Cities area of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano were spotlighted in the Orange County Register’s annual presentation of the “125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2025,” a list of compiled from their readers’ nominations and their staff’s news coverage.

Several South Orange County individuals in the Tri-Cities area of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano were spotlighted in the Orange County Register’s annual presentation of the “125

01/06/2026

The San Clemente Planning Commission has approved a permit amendment allowing changes to the courtyard and exterior wall areas at the Miramar Event Center and Food Hall, following a public hearing that focused on historic character, visibility, privacy and landscaping. Details at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/eye-on-sc/san-clemente-planning-commission-approves-miramar-courtyard-changes-after-lengthy-debate/article_6dd68da0-5897-4d45-9519-2097d2eac808.html.

📸: Angelica Escobar

01/05/2026

Newly appointed San Clemente Mayor Rick Loeffler says stepping into the role does not represent a shift in direction for the city, but rather a continuation of how the City Council has operated in recent years, with an emphasis on civility, teamwork and accessibility to residents.

Newly appointed San Clemente Mayor Rick Loeffler says stepping into the role does not represent a shift in direction for the city, but rather a continuation of how the City

01/02/2026

It was a memorable and eventful year in surfing in South Orange County, highlighted by philanthropy, championships and a seismic Olympic announcement.

It was a memorable and eventful year in surfing in South Orange County, highlighted by philanthropy, championships and a seismic Olympic announcement:

12/31/2025

From City Hall decisions and coastal challenges to student achievements, cultural milestones and moments of collective pride, 2025 was a year that reflected both the resilience and identity of San Clemente.

From City Hall decisions and coastal challenges to student achievements, cultural milestones and moments of collective pride, 2025 was a year that reflected both the resilience and identity of San

12/31/2025

What a year it has been! Assemblywoman Laurie Davies takes a look back at the past 12 months in her final column of 2025.

What a year it has been! Thank you for letting me continue to serve you by representing the 74th District in the State Assembly. My final column features another successful

12/30/2025

As a new year approaches, find A NEW YOU. Inside our final issue of 2025: Local businesses to help you find your best self AND why calf strength matters. Go to sanclementetimes.com/special-publications/a-new-you.

12/26/2025

The San Clemente Woman's Club has installed its 2026 executive board, marking the close of a year defined by community service, philanthropy and expanded volunteerism. Read more at sanclementetimes.com/eye-on-sc/san-clemente-woman-s-club-installs-2026-executive-board/article_a5f111af-5064-4c02-ac2d-7011760f3bfd.html.

Photo by Angélica Escobar

12/24/2025

On any given day in Southern California, girls are still often outnumbered in the water. Even in areas such as San Clemente, where there are plenty of women pros and world-renowned surf spots, it’s not unusual for a girl grom to paddle out, look around and see no one who looks like her.

Enter the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Girl Grom Surf Club, originally founded in Cardiff by the Sea about a year ago, built around changing this norm and creating a welcoming, encouraging space where girls of all ages and abilities can surf together and feel as if they belong.

Read more at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/sc-surf/girl-grom-surf-club-opens-chapter-in-san-clemente/article_fd0fca2a-661a-4c45-8517-68ee07e0df2f.html.

Photo: Courtesy of Sara Kennedy