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🌱 Patch AM: What Orange County’s emergency declaration really means for San Clemente.

And check out DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the San Clemente Patch calendar

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Hi there, San Clemente! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Orange County's emergency declaration really means for San Clemente.
  • When and where you can ride San Clemente's free trolley today
  • Where can you help clean San Clemente's beaches this morning?

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Orange County Declares Emergency as Hurricane Marie Causes Coastal Damage (edhat.com) — San Clemente is under a local emergency after Hurricane Marie's powerful surf damaged beaches, infrastructure, and even forced a temporary closure of the coastal rail line along town. Orange County has also declared a broader emergency, with officials warning that El Niño this winter could bring more flooding, erosion, and disruptions along the local shoreline.
   

2. San Clemente Free Daily Summer Trolley Guide Friday September 18 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's free summer trolley is running today with Red, Blue, and Green lines circulating every 15–25 minutes, connecting neighborhoods with North Beach and the Pier's Metrolink stops. Operating midday to evening all week, the ADA-accessible trolleys with bike racks offer residents an easy, no-cost way to get around town while helping the city maintain ridership needed to keep grant funding.
   

3. California Coastal Cleanup Day Orange County Beach Cleanups Guide Saturday September 19 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente residents can roll up their sleeves this morning for California Coastal Cleanup Day, with volunteer events at San Clemente State Beach, T-Street, and the Pier from 9 a.m. to noon. The guide also highlights nearby cleanups from Capo Beach to Dana Point and Laguna, making it easy to pitch in against plastic pollution.
   

4. World Surf League (WSL) Lexus Trestles Pro Finals Day Guide Friday September 18 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — If you're heading to Finals Day of the Lexus Trestles Pro, this guide spells out how San Clemente locals can watch, from the full heat schedule to exactly where to park near Cristianitos Road. It also explains trolley limitations, walking and biking routes, and all the ways to stream the action if you stay home.
   

5. Erin Brooks makes history with three straight, claims 2026 Lexus Trestles Pro (thesportingtribune.com) — A major World Surf League stop at Lower Trestles in San Clemente just wrapped with 19-year-old Erin Brooks winning her third straight Championship Tour event, solidifying her World Title hopes. Crowds at the local break also watched Brazil's Miguel Pupo claim the men's title, underscoring San Clemente's central role in this season's pro surfing storylines.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ❤️❤️ FOUND SAFE ❤️❤️
    LOST DOG: Calle Rosita and Calle los Robles in Capo Beach. Owners number (714)7672969 (Nextdoor The Coast)
  • Anyone have specifics about why so many businesses are leaving The Outlets?
    The Toy Box is the latest to close, but several different businesses have closed this year. Is Craig Realty Group raising rates or is this just… (Nextdoor S El Camino)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • Morphius Corp posted a job opening for Customer Service Remote Work (California Residents Only) in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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