Charles Jayden Smith

California, Lubbock

City News Reporter at San Clemente Times

@TexasTech Storytelling | @MaybornUNT alum | College football lifer

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Dana Hills’ Offensive Fireworks Propel Dolphins to Homecoming Win

Sep 23, 2023 | danapointtimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

The fireworks that lit up the sky Friday night, Sept. 22, following Dana Hills High’s homecoming ceremony perfectly reflected the first-half explosion of points that propelled the Dolphins to a 47-14 home win over Canyon. Dana Hills (4-2) scored 33 in the first two quarters, led by sophomore running back Radley Geiss, who found the end zone three times, and senior receiver Noah Kucera, who scored twice.
Capistrano Beach Family Finds, Adopts Formerly-Stray Dogs

Sep 22, 2023 | danapointtimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

Capistrano Beach residents Karen Morris and her husband, Matt, were enjoying a night at home one evening in early August, when Karen received a phone call from a concerned neighbor. The neighbor had called about two dogs that appeared to be resting between two Beach Road properties in the Capistrano Bay District. “They weren’t going anywhere, they looked very frightened,” Karen Morris said.
Dana Hills Girls Cross Country Coach Resigns

Sep 21, 2023 | danapointtimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

The Dana Hills athletic department is searching for a new girls cross country coach following the resignation of Olivia Hodges on Monday, Sept. 18, according to Athletic Director Tom Faris. Faris confirmed the news, first reported by the Orange County Register, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, with Hodges doing the same the following day. Hodges declined to speak further about her decision.
Ten Theology Books to Watch For – September 2023 - Englewood Review

Sep 21, 2023 | englewoodreview.org | Charles Jayden Smith

Here are some excellent new theology books * that will be released in September 2023 :* broadly interpreted, including ethics, church history, biblical studies, and other areas that intersect with theology*** Love Theology Books? Sign up for our FREE weekly newsletterfeaturing all the latest news, deals, and reviews!(Fortress Press)The rise of Christian nationalism has exposed how our imagination as Americans has been shaped by stories of conflict and conquest: might makes right.
Ebook Deal of the Day! A Church Called Tov - $3.99

Sep 20, 2023 | englewoodreview.org | Charles Jayden Smith

*** $3.99 ***[ Buy Now ]“Scot and Laura do an amazing job of teaching us what a good church looks like.” —Beth MooreWhat is the way forward for the church? Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches—from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches.
Council Directs Arts and Culture Committee to Take On Amphitheater Discussions

Sep 19, 2023 | sanclementetimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

San Clemente residents will continue to explore the possibilities of establishing an amphitheater in town, but under a new capacity after a unanimous vote from the San Clemente City Council last week. The council on Thursday, Sept. 14, dissolved the Citizens Amphitheater Committee, which was initially established in August 2022 and had its last of four meetings late last month.
Council Introduces Ordinance to Streamline City’s Permitting Process

Sep 18, 2023 | sanclementetimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

An initiative the San Clemente City Council started more than a year ago ticked another box towards becoming official Thursday night, Sept. 14, with the council voting to introduce an ordinance meant to expedite noncontroversial development projects in San Clemente.
Lectionary Poetry - 17th Sunday After Pentecost (Year A)

Sep 18, 2023 | englewoodreview.org | Charles Jayden Smith

We offer here a broad selection of classic and contemporary poems from diverse poets that stir our imaginations with thoughts of how the biblical text speaks to us in the twenty-first century. We hope that these poems will be fruitful not only for preachers who will be preaching these texts on the coming Sunday, but also for church members in the pews, as way to prime our minds for encountering the biblical texts.
San Clemente Pulls Away from Edison, Remains Unbeaten

Sep 16, 2023 | sanclementetimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

HUNTINGTON BEACH—San Clemente’s defense forced two second-half turnovers and played a key role in the Tritons turning a 7-7 halftime score into a 31-7 blowout win over Edison Friday night, Sept. 16, at Sheue Field. The Tritons’ offensive line was the steady force on the other side of the ball, keeping quarterback Dylan Mills clean most of the night and providing room for steady gains on the ball.
Casa Romantica’s Toast to the Casa Mirrors Its Year of Changes, Perseverance

Sep 15, 2023 | sanclementetimes.com | Charles Jayden Smith

The upcoming Toast to the Casa, an annual benefit event for the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, which will be hosted at the Casino San Clemente on Sept. 30, already projects to be different from previous years. Since two landslides that occurred at Casa Romantica in April and June, respectively, forced the large yearly fundraiser off the center’s grounds, new Co-Executive Director Kylie Travis said the preparation process has changed significantly.