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Hey there, San Clemente! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which San Clemente standout made this week's Southland honor roll
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: Humid, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school football: Top performers in the Southland (latimes.com subscription) — A standout defensive play from San Clemente gets a shout-out in this roundup of top high school football performances across Southern California. Triton defender Jaxson Rex is recognized for a 95-yard interception return for a touchdown in a win over Tustin, putting San Clemente on the regional prep football map to start the season.
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📸 Around San Clemente
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente
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★ Featured events ★
- San Clemente 30th Annual Car Show - 2026 →
San Clemente Downtown Business Association, c/o, 439 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Multi-Chamber Community Affairs Meeting with Congressman Levin
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Outlets at San Clemente, VIP Lounge 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, SC 92672 (Center Court, Customer Service, 2nd Floor)
12:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - Assisted Living Locators & Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County →
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Assisted Living Locators & Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County 657 Camino De Los Mares #240 San Clemente, 92673
12:30 pm - Re-Grand Opening/ 2 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting - Blue Dog Ride Ebikes →
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Blue Dog Ride 810 North El Camino Real San Clemente, 92672
2:00 pm - City Council Meeting
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor San Clemente, CA 92673
5:30 pm - E-News 'Shorts'- Submission Deadline
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200, San Clemente, CA 92673
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
📣 San Clemente Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ladera Farmer's Market →
Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch
9:00 am - Sea Country Festival 2026 →
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
7:00 pm - Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - Rotation 2 - PLC
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making San Clemente PatchAM possible:
- Adam Nelson, Realtor | First Team — (949) 866-0245
- Business Design Innovations — (949) 795-4721
- Magic Pro Cleaning Solutions — (949) 842-0020
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This super sweet girl has been with a foster for months.
She's thriving and is such an amazing dog. She's searching for a forever home. Do you have a pup who needs a playmate? She is housebroken/crate… (Nextdoor The Coast) - TOMORROW ADOPTION EVENT!
PETS PLUS SJC 10 am Greendog Foundation Puppies and the orphan BOXER PUPPIES WILL BE THERE TOO! Greendogfoundation.org (Nextdoor Talega)
- CCMI posted a job opening for Merchandiser / Auditor Position Available - San Clemente CA in San Clemente. Apply here.
- Adidas America, Inc. posted a job opening for P/T Retail Store Associate - San Clemente, 6179, San Clemente, CA in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
- Prep talk: The first powerhouse in flag football are the JSerra Lions (sanluisobispo.com)
Dana Point
- This office broker sees big potential in Dana Point and San Clemente (ocregister.com)
- Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Saturday August 22 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
- Fontaines D.C. announce intimate New York and Los Angeles shows ahead of 'Dopamine Chamber' (nme.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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