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  • Letter: NoSidewalks for 'Those People'
    by Carole Weling, Dana Point
    02.02.12 - 04:34 pm
  • Letter: Three Cheers for Dana Point
    by Joseph L. McCleary, Dana Point
    01.26.12 - 04:18 pm
  • Letter: City's 'Look Ahead' Myopic
    by Sher Fuller, Dana Point
    01.26.12 - 04:16 pm
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    Guest Opinions
  • An Exercise in Futility
    by Beverli Jinn
    02.02.12 - 04:34 pm
  • Bringing New Life to Historic Capistrano Beach Downtown
    by Steven H. Weinberg, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Dana Point
    01.26.12 - 03:40 pm
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    Feb 03 12 - 11:49 AM

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    DP Surf
    Grom of the Week: Gunner Day
    Age: 12, Shorecliffs Middle School Gunner Day started surfing at the age of three, coached by his dad Gavin. “My dad taught me everything I know and I completely trust his advice,” said the talent...
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    Shredding at Steamer
    The Surfing America Prime series brought the West Coast’s best under 18 surfers to Santa Cruz’ Steamer Lane the weekend of January 28 and 29 for the third stop of the six-stop series. While none ...
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    Surf Forecast
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    Current Edition
    Vol. 5, Issue 5, February 3–9, 2012
     
    Getting Out
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    At the Movies: Possibilities for Oscars
    Award season for the achievement of film in 2011 has been goin...
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    Sports & Outdoors
    Ocean Recreation Water Quality Warnings and Advisories
    Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: February 3, 2012 Closure and Posted Warning Status Report - Closures: No ocean, harbor, or bay water closures are currently in effect. Posted Warnings: Bacteri...
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    Dolphin Report: Girls Water Polo Beats Trabuco 14-7
    Boys Basketball The Dolphins (1-5 SCL, 11-12) split their last two games going 1-for-1 in Sea View League play. On January 25, Dana Hills hit the road to face San Juan Hills and beat the Stallio...
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    DP Living
    Doheny Blues Headliners Announced
    Omega Events, producers of the annual Doheny Blues Festival have announced that Gregg Allman and The Steve Miller Band will be headlining this year’s event. The 2012 festival is set for May 19...
    Jan 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Dana Point Man Named Realtor of the Year
    Gary Macrides, a Dana Point resident and recent addition to Surterre Properties, was named Realtor of the Year by the Orange County Association of Realtors. Through dedication and perseverance, he...
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    In Focus
    Cosmic Creek 2011. Photo by Melanie Levy Cosmic Creek 12th Annual Retro Surf Contest, October 29-30, 2011, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach
    Photo slideshow and results from Cosmic Creek 2011 VZ GREMS...
    Nov 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Nike 6.0 Surfing America Prime Event No. 1, Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Reef, September 24-25, 2011
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    Saturday, February 4, 2012

    Rotary/CARE Benefit Car Show
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Annual PooperBowl IX
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Living Art Gallery Art Show
    12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Mushroom Hunt II
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Music & Comedy
    6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Monster Energy Supercross
    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Missy Andersen
    7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    Red Carpet Riot
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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    Sunday, February 5, 2012

    Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Tools for Change
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Pyrate Adventure Sail
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Superbowl Party
    2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Superbowl Party
    3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Superbowl Happy Hour
    3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Open Mic with Kris Winrich
    10:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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