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Good morning San Juan Capistrano! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a convicted burglar tied to SJC break-ins was caught again

Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fugitive Burglar Behind Bars Again in OC (mynewsla.com) — Recent court records show a convicted serial burglar tied to break-ins in San Juan Capistrano and other South Orange County cities is back in custody after walking away from a prison fire camp earlier this year. Authorities say he was arrested on new burglary and stolen property allegations, and prosecutors are weighing additional escape charges tied to his February disappearance.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Young Innovators Network Mixer →
    San Clemente Chamber of Commerce The Mill 136 Calle de los Molinos San Clemente, 92672
    5:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • PTA Exec Mtg
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
    8:30 am
  • Ribbon Cutting - Pentatonic Logic Guitar Studio
    San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Pentatonic Logic Guitar Studio 400 S El Camino Real #C San Clemente, 92673
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • 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

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🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

  • Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Wednesday August 19 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
  • Fontaines D.C Are Testing What Makes You Feel Good With Their New Album Dopamine Chamber — Watch Video for Lead Single 'Marianne' (grimygoods.com)
  • Community to weigh in on improvements at OC Events & Sailing Center (ocregister.com)

Laguna Niguel

  • 3 women rescued from rip current in Laguna Beach, 2 hospitalized (ocregister.com)
  • Grout 101: Choosing and Maintaining Tile Grout That Lasts (naludamagazine.com)

Mission Viejo

  • Man Who Shot 21-Year-Old Girl In Mission Viejo Sentenced (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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