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Community, Sustainability, Prosperity: Two Easy Ways to Help Mom-and-Pops

By Hoiyin Ip Can you help save mom-and-pop shops? You can, if you’re a consumer, a resident, or an elected official. Here are two easy…

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Mystery Boards Spread Messages of Hope and Encouragement

Lillian Boyd, Dana Point Times Have you noticed the mysterious surfboards relaying messages of hope around Dana Point? Mary Hartmann, owner of Girl in the…

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Photo Gallery: 49th Annual Festival of Whales

Thousands of visitors flocked to Dana Point Harbor to celebrate the 49th Annual Festival of Whales. The event was created to honor the migration of…

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Cetaceans Inspire Imagination: Local students look to the ocean to guide their inspiration for art, science and beyond

By Lillian Boyd Aura Gonzales has always lived near the ocean, growing up to admire how it impacts our daily lives and how our daily…

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Community, Sustainability, Prosperity: Good Energy: Cheaper, Cleaner, Safer

GUEST OPINION: Community, Sustainability, Prosperity Good Energy: Cheaper, Cleaner, Safer by Hoiyin Ip Have you noticed renewable energy is going mainstream? San Diego Gas &…

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Coastlines: PCH: A Tale of Two Highways

Fred Swegles By Fred Swegles One of our area’s best-kept secrets is a historical marker celebrating California Highway 1. If the monument in Dana Point…

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Owen

Owen came in with a cleft palate that made it hard for him to eat properly. After corrective surgery and lots of love from the staff…

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Wellness & Prevention: BILY’s Principles Pathway for Healthy Living

By Gina Sisca Hazlett When Susan Parmelee asked me to write a guest Wellness & Prevention column, the answer was an easy yes. The Wellness…

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Community, Sustainability, Prosperity: A Vibrant, World-Class Place

GUEST OPINION: Community, Sustainability, Prosperity by Hoiyin Ip Vision: A Vibrant, World-Class Place By Hoiyin Ip “Happiness may seem like a conceptual nicety for most…

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On Life and Love after 50: A 2019 Tribute to Departed Friends

Guest Opinion: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom Blake A 2019 Tribute to Departed Friends As 2019 draws to a close, this column…

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Celebrating the Howl-idays

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Attracts Hundreds of Furry Companions Photos and Text by Lillian Boyd Dogs and humans alike gathered for “Yappy Hour” at The…

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Get Fit Dana Point: Bringing the Family Back Around the Dinner Table

Gina Cousineau and Sam Blankenship By Gina Cousineau and Samantha Blankenburg It is clearly agreed upon across the world, both scientifically and anecdotally, that the…