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Hello San Clemente! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a heroic Riviera Beach rescue reshaped one San Clemente family forever

Also on today's calendar: Handbell Ringing and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dad Paralyzed While Trying to Save Two Kids Recalls Terrifying Moment He Felt His Neck Snap (pulptastic.com) — A San Clemente family's beach day at Riviera turned tragic when father of five Josh Collette was paralyzed while rescuing two children from a rip current, who survived. Neighbors, friends, and supporters well beyond San Clemente have rallied with meals, childcare help, and a GoFundMe nearing $400,000 to fund his intensive care and upcoming spinal rehab in Colorado.
   

📸 Around San Clemente

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • City Council Meeting
    San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor San Clemente, CA 92673
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • E-News 'Shorts'- Submission Deadline
    San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200, San Clemente, CA 92673
    • Friday September 11
  • Q3 Membership Orientation + Networking
    San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Outlets at San Clemente- VIP Lounge (above Customer Service) 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA 92672
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Handbell Ringing →
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 →
    Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
    10:00 am

📣 San Clemente Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 30
  • Ladera Farmer's Market →
    Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch
    9:00 am
  • The Day The Music Didn't Die →
    The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Rotation 1 - PLC
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Regular City Council Meeting →
    City of Laguna Niguel City Hall Council Chambers - 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel CA 92677
    7:00 pm
  • Flag Football Intramurals
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    7:31 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
    City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND CAT!!
    BAGHEERA came home this morning. Guess he needed a vacation? Thank you all for your kindness. He's happy and healthy. (Nextdoor Mira Costa)
  • If anyone is looking for a middle or highschool, check out Discovery Prep in Newport Beach.
    It's a school that offers every student a safe and engaging space that supports their social and intellectual growth. It's been great fro our family… (Nextdoor Talega)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser – Overnight in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
  • Capistrano Unified School District posted a job opening for Paraeducator I - 17.5 hours per week (Kinoshita Elementary School) **Position is in a TK Classroom** in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Real estate news: Enderle Center sale complete, Campo on 17th moves ahead (ocregister.com)
  • Ladera Ranch cancer cases spark anti-pesticide activism in Orange County (ocregister.com)
  • 5 Orange County tasting menus that are too good to miss (ocregister.com)

Dana Point

  • Live Music, Vintage Wares At Redo Market In Dana Point This Weekend (patch.com)
  • Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Saturday August 29 2026 (southocbeaches.com)

Laguna Beach

  • City Council Candidate Forum Set For Monday In Laguna Beach: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok San Clemente! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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