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Spotted on the San Clemente calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026

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Hello again San Clemente! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where you can ride San Clemente's free summer trolley
  • How new emergency rail repairs will reshape San Clemente's beaches
  • See how Salty Turf reimagines mini-golf with pure San Clemente flair.

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 99, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Clemente Free Daily Summer Trolley Guide Wednesday September 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's free summer trolley is running daily with Red, Blue, and Green lines circulating every 15–25 minutes, connecting key spots including Metrolink at North Beach and the Pier. Operating midday to evening all week, the ADA-accessible, bike-friendly service depends on strong ridership to keep grant funding, so residents are encouraged to hop aboard throughout the season to help sustain the program.
   

2. OCTA Declares Emergency to Protect Rail Corridor From Coastal Erosion (metro-magazine.com) — Emergency shoreline work in San Clemente will accelerate to protect the coastal rail line, with OCTA planning to place 690,000 cubic yards of sand along local beaches. The declaration follows recent storm damage and repeated service disruptions, and unlocks faster contracting for dredging, sand delivery, and engineered shoreline structures that will directly affect beach access, train reliability, and coastal conditions for residents.
   

3. 50 supremely fun things you probably haven't done in Orange County (latimes.com subscription) — San Clemente residents now have a new outing at Salty Turf, a 36-hole mini-golf course at Vista Hermosa Sports Park that leans into local surf culture and landmarks. The guide also spotlights dozens of other quirky Orange County experiences, from pirate sails and food halls to art exhibits and nature walks, giving you plenty of nearby ideas for weekend adventures.
   

4. After El Niño, what will be left of LA's Olympic surf venue? (laist.com) — Plans for Olympic surfing at nearby Lower Trestles raise questions for San Clemente residents as storms, El Niño, and erosion repeatedly threaten beaches, rail service, and coastal homes. Local surfer Griffin Colapinto and state parks officials weigh the venue's world-class waves against fragile infrastructure and ecosystems, while recent emergencies in San Clemente highlight how rising seas could complicate access, safety, and spectator logistics by 2028.
   

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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

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Bo, a dog who went missing in Dana Point, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 22 hours, 50 minutes. Message from Owner: "I was up… (Nextdoor Tocayo Ridge)
  • This may be pure coincidence but husband needed cheapest car battery possible for a teaching moment.
    Found one on Wal mart site. Tried 2 credit cards, rejected both with flashing red warning, said try again. Called CC co's... zero balance, no clue… (Nextdoor Ola Vista)
  • Lifetime posted a job opening for Aquatics Swim Instructor in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Cashier 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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