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4 days ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has been granted approval to begin emergency work stabilizing the coastal rail line in San Clemente, though not all aspects of the project received clearance from the California Coastal Commission. The commission approved immediate action for a northern section of the tracks, where thousands of tons of boulders will be placed to protect against wave impacts and erosion.
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4 days ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
The sky was overcast as guests arrived at Foundation Pilates on a recent Sunday morning, the coastal gloom casting a soft gray glow over San Clemente. Inside the studio, however, the air was warm and inviting. The smell of incense curled through the space, grounding and earthy, as women quietly unrolled their mats and settled in. The ocean glimmered faintly in the distance behind a veil of mist—an ever-present backdrop even when muted by the marine layer.
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4 days ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
San Clemente’s surf culture got a fresh dose of heart on April 1, when All Swell Surf celebrated the first recipients of its new Wave Makers sponsorship program—an initiative recognizing young girls not for their stats or social media presence, but for their kindness, community spirit, and love for the ocean. The cozy shop on Calle de Los Molinos was buzzing with energy as friends, families, and neighbors gathered for an evening filled with emotion, laughter, and connection.
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4 days ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
At Friday morning’s Beachside Chat at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center, San Clemente Police Services Capt. Justin Chevalier didn’t just talk about policing—he made it personal. Chevalier, who began his role as San Clemente’s police chief on Feb. 7, started not with a badge, but with a love story. “I’ve been married to my middle school sweetheart for 16 years,” he said, smiling as he scanned the room. “I met her in seventh grade.
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1 week ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
Lower Trestles, the world-renowned surf break just south of San Clemente, has officially been named the venue for Olympic surfing during the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The April 15 announcement from LA28 organizers marks a defining moment for the city, placing it on the world stage and celebrating its deep surf heritage.
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1 week ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
Guests recently gathered at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens for a special evening that offered more than just a scenic view—Executive Director of Operations and Programming Kylie Travis led a full tour of the historic estate, offering a look at Casa’s roots, its vibrant programming, and its creative vision for the future. “Thank you all for making the trip—we know we’re at the very end of Orange County,” Travis said with a smile in the iconic courtyard.
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1 week ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
San Clemente residents are being invited to review and comment on updated fire hazard severity zone maps issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal, which significantly expand areas designated as fire-prone throughout the city. During the April 2 City Council meeting, Adam Atamian, the city’s Community Development Director, gave a detailed presentation about the maps and the city’s response.
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1 week ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
Lower Trestles, the world-renowned surf break just south of San Clemente, has officially been named the venue for Olympic surfing during the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The April 15 announcement from LA28 organizers marks a defining moment for the city, placing it on the world stage and celebrating its deep surf heritage.
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2 weeks ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
Palisades Elementary School in Capistrano Beach will welcome young inventors this summer as it becomes one of the newest host sites for Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized summer enrichment program focused on STEM learning and creativity. Running the week of June 23, the camp invites children entering kindergarten through sixth grade to dive into a week of hands-on activities that encourage problem-solving, innovation, and fun.
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2 weeks ago | 
picketfencemedia.com | Angelica Escobar |Angélica Escobar
With a sharp rise in illegal boat landings along San Clemente’s shoreline, city officials are working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to explore new tools to improve public safety and support border enforcement efforts—including the potential installation of surveillance cameras aimed at the ocean.
