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Coffee in hand, San Clemente? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will San Clemente's storm-battered rail line finally get its sand?
  • Inside the fresh new vision behind Recurrent on El Camino Real
  • How could El Niño's Kelvin wave reshape San Clemente's coastline this winter?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• When Will San Clemente Train Tracks Get More Sand? (voiceofoc.org) — San Clemente's coastal rail line is getting emergency sand and rock reinforcement after storm damage, but transportation officials still can't say when the 690,000 cubic yards of sand will actually arrive. The work is meant to protect both train service and the city's rapidly eroding beaches as a strong El Niño looms, while local leaders push longer-term funding, including a proposed 1% sales tax, to save the shoreline.
   

• Recurrent Reimagines San Clemente Consignment Shopping (picketfencemedia.com) — A longtime consignment shop at 538 N. El Camino Real has relaunched as Recurrent, a slow-fashion, consignor-focused boutique led by San Clemente local Kaleigh Milosch. She's reshaping the former Sweeet Repeeet Consignment into a curated, sustainable shopping experience that emphasizes fairly priced designer pieces, careful authentication of luxury goods, and stronger ties with women consignors in the San Clemente business district.
   

• El Niño's Dreaded 'Kelvin Wave' Is About to Hit California (gizmodo.com) — San Clemente is among the Southern California beach towns bracing for a powerful El Niño–driven Kelvin wave that could temporarily raise sea levels by up to a foot. Scientists warn this surge, combined with long-term sea level rise and erosion, may worsen flooding and beach loss this fall and winter, underscoring the need for durable coastal protections statewide.
   

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    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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So… I was at pizza port the other night … I walked in and this view caught my eye … and as a grounded person believing in kindness, making a difference on a daily basis, loving my neighbor (no matter their ethnicity), accepting that I don't have to
    agree with everyone on their beliefs (we can agree to disagree), I thought to myself—-> holy smokes . Mother Nature is indeed amazing and how lucky I… (Nextdoor Las Palmas)
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Aquatics Lifeguard in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • The Columbia Sportswear Company posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Associate in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Robin Pingeton lands 4-star commitment for Wisconsin, beating out Georgetown and UNLV (badgerofhonor.com)
  • ARMORED SAINT Presents "Not On Your Life" Visualizer Ahead Of North American Co-Headlining Tour With METAL CHURCH (sonicperspectives.com)
  • Teamsters warn of countywide strike if labor negotiations continue to stall (ocregister.com)

Dana Point

  • Killer Whales Make Surprise Appearance In South Orange County: Photos (patch.com)
  • Ohana Festival Turns 10 with Pearl Jam, Maná & More: Photos/Recap (rockcellarmagazine.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Cliff Collapse In Laguna Beach Caught On Camera, Access Closed (patch.com)
  • Aliso Beach Finally Gets Sand In Laguna Beach After Severe Erosion: Report (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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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