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A Year to Forget, For San Clemente’s First Mayor, it was 1933 ...

Mar 17, 2021 10:25AM ● By Tom Marshall

Just like many of us would like to forget 2020, 1933 was an especially bad year for San Clemente’s first mayor, Thomas F. Murphine.

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Making the Case for Mid-Century Architecture

Oct 12, 2020 10:36AM ● By Larry Culbertson

San Clemente is iconic for its Spanish Colonial Revival (SCR) architecture. But over the years other styles have snuck in...

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Two Years Before the Mast … and 75 After

Jul 16, 2020 11:43AM ● By Donia Moore

After a long history, Dana Point icon sinks.

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World War II - Memories from Long Ago...

Jul 09, 2020 01:41PM ● By Mike Chamberlin

This is a very historic year. It was 75-years-ago that World War II came to an end. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese surrendered.

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Casino San Clemente The Entertainment Jewel of So Cal

Jul 09, 2020 01:08PM ● By Larry Culbertson

It is amazing how much we continue to learn about one of San Clemente’s most cherished and iconic structures.

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Making the Case for a North Beach Historic District

Mar 03, 2020 10:01AM ● By Larry Culbertson

The San Clemente Historical Society has been advocating the idea of establishing historic districts for over 20 years.

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"Open Door Policy" - Public Art on the Pier

Mar 03, 2020 09:51AM ● By Lori Donchak

Public art is good for the soul. It brings energy and the gift of delight to the viewer. In San Clemente, the majority of our art is done by local artists.

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The Nine Lives of North Beach

Feb 28, 2020 06:21PM ● By Don Kindred

The history of North Beach reads like a nine-part mini-series.

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Miramar Closes Escrow!

Dec 04, 2019 09:56AM ● By Wayne Eggleston

A Christmas gift to San Clemente. The historic Miramar Theatre and Bowling Alley have been sold and closed escrow. It closed to the public in 1992 and has remained empty and blighted since that time.

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Hotel San Clemente... Such a Lovely Place

Dec 03, 2019 03:35PM ● By Nina Welch

Hotel San Clemente is where I live. This historic hotel has kept its strength and integrity after standing at the top of Del Mar, in the salty sea air, for 92 years.

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