38+ min ago   (652+ words) A San Clemente towing company has agreed to pay $160,000 to … Abusiness that began with a small farm, produce deliveries a… San Clemente High School welcomed back roughly 2,600 students to campus on Tuesday, Aug. 18, kicking off a new school year with…...

53+ min ago   (544+ words) Efforts underway at the state and federal levels are seeking to formally recognize open-water lifeguards as first responders, a designation advocates say would better reflect the emergency work that lifeguards already perform during their jobs day to day. The push…...

53+ min ago   (911+ words) San Clemente voters will see a new election format on their ballots this November, with residents directly electing a mayor for the first time while the city also transitions to district-based City Council elections. Three candidates — Victor Cabral, Shane Hirschman…...

53+ min ago   (691+ words) San Clemente High kicked off the 2026 football season in Kauai with a convincing 23-8 victory over host Kapa’a High on Thursday, Aug. 13, claiming the distinction as the first Orange County team to play and win a game this season. The ultimate…...

53+ min ago   (946+ words) Abusiness that began with a small farm, produce deliveries and beer brewed in a garage has found a home in South San Clemente. Oceanbrook Farms and Brewing, located at 2377 S. El Camino Real, Suite 101, officially opened its taproom on June 16, bringing…...

6+ day, 38+ min ago   (1117+ words) The Orange County Board of Supervisors again delayed approval of new 66-year leases for the Dana Point Harbor redevelopment on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as supervisors sought stronger protections for Marina Inn employees and raised other concerns with the agreements. Postponed previously…...

6+ day, 53+ min ago   (134+ words) picketfencemedia.com Ready for War: Stallions Start New Era in the Elite Alpha League After a hard-fought campaign last fall that showcased their resilience, the San Juan Hills High School football team is ready to embrace a new… New Coach…...

6+ day, 53+ min ago   (134+ words) 2026 San Juan Football Preview picketfencemedia.com Ready for War: Stallions Start New Era in the Elite Alpha League After a hard-fought campaign last fall that showcased their resilience, the San Juan Hills High School football team is ready to embrace…...

6+ day, 53+ min ago   (1124+ words) An aerial view shows rock revetment protecting the coastal rail line along Cyprus Shore in San Clemente, where erosion and rail stabilization have fueled ongoing discussions over the future of the coastline. As the Orange County Transportation Authority considers strategies…...

1+ week, 53+ min ago   (491+ words) The iconic Old Man’s Shack at San Onofre State Beach is standing stronger than ever today thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers who recently completed a major structural repair, ensuring that the landmark will continue to welcome generations of…...