Holiday 2019

The San Clemente Journal Holiday Issue hit the streets on November 7th. Read More »

Monsignor McGowan, 104 Years Old … and Still Praying

And 104 years ago, May 6, 1915, a baby boy was born in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. That baby boy was named Anthony McGowan, although everybody in his life simply called him Tony. Read More »

The Rohans, Building a Legacy

hen John and Sally Rohan - owners of Rohan and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. - met at ages 16 and 14, married at 19 and 17, they had no idea they were building a legacy. Read More »

Six Reasons to Ride the Trolley

The trolley runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend and includes two lines: the red line and the blue line. The red line covers the south side of town and contains nine northbound stops as well as nine southbound stops. Read More »

Six Favorite Happy Hours

Summer is upon us, bringing with it throngs of tourists, long days, and warm evenings. More hours of daylight means more time after work to spend with family and friends, Read More »

Nerves of ‘Steele’ Cameron Steele Wins the Baja 1000

Some people are born into families of attorneys, or doctors or teachers. Local resident Cameron Steele was born into a family of racers, or “gear heads,” as they are known. Read More »

Hailey Langland Competes in 2018 Olympic Games

Hailey Langland’s name may sound familiar … And for good reason. The San Clemente native competed in the 2018 Olympic Games. Read More »

Paradise Jewelers, A Family Affair

Rick and Debbie Dunning own two jewelry stores on Del Mar-Paradise Jewelry and Paradise II Jewelry Boutique. Read More »

Flowers and Art at San Clemente Florist

Kirsten Proctor, owner of San Clemente Florist, is originally from Loch Lomond, Scotland where she earned a Biology degree and was in clinical research. Read More »

Tootsies Where a Pair of Shoes Can Change Your Life

“We’re in Tootsies in San Clemente. You can’t walk out of here empty-handed,” says the customer from Michigan talking on her phone. Read More »