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🌱 How high could El Niño-driven seas rise along Dana Point’s coast?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How high could El Niño-driven seas rise along Dana Point's coast?
  • Did you feel Wednesday's small quake just offshore from Dana Point?
  • Why October might secretly be Dana Point's best beach month

Also on today's calendar: San Clemente Garden Club - Fall Plant Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kelvin wave hitting Southern California: What to expect as El Niño threatens the coast again (latimes.com subscription) — Dana Point is under a local emergency as rising sea levels, El Niño, and a powerful Kelvin wave combine to heighten coastal flooding and erosion risks this season. Scientists warn that swells like those that recently damaged homes here could intensify, especially during king tides and storms. Residents are urged to stay alert to beach conditions and prepare for a wetter, more hazardous winter.
   

2. Seismic activity on Oct. 7: Earthquake close to Dana Point, CA detected (sacbee.com) — A small 2.1-magnitude earthquake struck just before midday Wednesday with an epicenter about 19 miles southwest of Dana Point, giving residents a mild reminder of our seismic reality. Officials explain how magnitude works and offer clear, practical tips on staying safe during and after any future shaking. You can also report what you felt directly to USGS online.
   

3. 10 California Beach Towns That Feel Even Better Once October Arrives (newsbreak.com) — Dana Point's October sweet spot means mid‑70s days, warm water, and far fewer crowds at Doheny State Beach and the harbor. You can still surf gentle waves, explore tide pools, and even book dolphin and whale‑watching tours without summer chaos. For locals, it's a reminder to enjoy your own backyard before holiday season ramps up.
   

4. Jeff Ament Reflects on Pearl Jam's Nostalgic '90s Journey (yve-style.com) — Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament recently discussed the band's history and his new photo book, just ahead of their Ohana Festival sets in Dana Point where Abe Laboriel Jr. filled in on drums. He reflects on early Seattle days, evolving band dynamics, and how photography captured candid moments. Ament also hints at an uncertain but exciting future for Pearl Jam's lineup and new music.
   

5. The Beach Boys Cancel Yet Another Comeback Concert (iheart.com) — The Beach Boys have canceled another comeback concert, this time in Illinois, as frontman Mike Love continues recovering from health issues. Just days earlier, they quietly reunited for a private performance at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point. Future shows remain on the schedule, but fans are watching closely for more changes.
   

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  • Afternoon on the water!
    Beating the heat by whale watching. Saw a Minke whale, pods of Common Dolphins, a Devil Ray and flying fish. (Nextdoor Monarch Hills)
  • Upside down cake;
    I mean upside down Thunderbirds at the Huntington Beach air show this past weekend (photo by my friend Ha Bui). (Nextdoor Monarch Beach Terrace)
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Utility Cleaner in Dana Point. Apply here.
  • Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Dana Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dana Point here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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