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Honoring the Classics: A Look at Dana Point Harbor Before the Revitalization is Complete
As Dana Point Harbor is underway on its long-awaited revitalization project, it’s a time of exciting change and fresh beginnings. Yet, amid this transformation, it’s also a moment to pause and appreciate the timeless charm of the original harbor that has been a beloved cornerstone of our community for decades. In this photo spread, we take a look back at the classic sights and treasured landmarks that have defined Dana Point Harbor, capturing the essence of a place where history and tradition meet the endless horizon.
Ohana Festival Announces Storytellers Lineup
Ohana Festival is soon taking place on Sept. 27-29 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, and the festival announced the lineup of speakers for its Storytellers Stage. The stage features talks pointing on Ohana’s core pillars, including Ocean Health, Activism, Environmental Justice, Art, Community, Indigenous Voices and more.
Ralphs in Dana Point to Receive $220,000 After Selling $44 Million Lottery Ticket
One big winner will get to cash in on a Powerball Lottery ticket purchased from Ralphs supermarket in the Ocean Ranch Village in Dana Point – to the tune of $44 million. While the winner hasn’t come forward yet, they have up to one year to claim their prize. That money will get paid out as either $44 million in installments, or $21.9 million as a single payment. The store receives a cut, too.
Fishing in Dana Point: A Local Angler’s Playground
DANA POINT — Dana Point, a quaint, quiet, and scenic harbor town in Southern California, offers a prime location for anglers of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or a beginner, the waters around Dana Point provide a wealth of opportunities to reel in a variety of fish. From chartering a boat to casting off the jetties, there’s something for everyone who wants to experience the thrill of fishing in this coastal gem.
For the Birds: Trials and Tribulations of Monarch Butterfly Rearing, Habitat in Dana Point Parks
Yes, this is typically a bird column, but I had such trauma over Monarch butterfly rearing that I had to share my experience. And I can relate birds and butterflies, in that they both have wings, lay eggs and sip nectar (like hummers, warblers, orioles and others). Birds will prey on butterflies and butterfly larvae (caterpillars); however, Monarchs are not supposed to be yummy to birds because they eat toxic milkweed (genus Asclepias), their only host plant. I distinctly remember in my ornithology book the photo of a blue jay vomiting up a Monarch butterfly. And so, I thought, butterfly rearing should be easy-peasy. NOT!
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