🌱 Why Dana Point’s new harbor hotel will carry the Doheny name
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Dana Point’s new harbor hotel will carry the Doheny name
- How Dana Point’s Mariner Tea crew excelled at a major regatta
Also on today's calendar: RECEPTION Art-To-Go and Pageant at City Hall.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• OC Insider: Introducing The Doheny - Orange County Business Journal (ocbj.com) — Doheny State Beach’s neighboring harbor hotel in Dana Point is set to be renamed “The Doheny” as part of the harbor’s major makeover, including upgraded marina, parking, shops, and lodging. The developer has been gathering community input on the new name, while the piece also highlights regional business figures and housing debates elsewhere in California. 
• Ancient Mariner Sea Scout Regatta Test of Skills (latitude38.com) — Sea Scouts from as far south as Dana Point traveled to Vallejo for the Ancient Mariner Regatta, testing everything from sailboat rigging to breeches buoy rescues. Dana Point’s Mariner Tea Ship earned top honors in the prestigious Clipper Class, highlighting local youths’ seamanship skills and teamwork on a highly competitive West Coast stage.
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