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🌱 Patch AM: How San Juan Capistrano’s premium gas price stacks up this week
And check out La Dolce Vita on the Green on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, San Juan Capistrano? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How San Juan Capistrano's premium gas price stacks up this week
Also on today's calendar: La Dolce Vita on the Green and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lowest premium gas price in Orange County available at $5.65 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — San Juan Capistrano drivers can compare local premium gas prices against dozens of nearby Orange County cities, with the lowest countywide price reported at $5.65 per gallon last week. The report breaks down city-by-city costs, explains why prices have climbed in 2026, and reminds readers that station prices can change quickly. 
📸 Around San Juan Capistrano
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano
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★ Featured events ★
- La Dolce Vita on the Green →
Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
6:00 pm - Knights of Columbus Hole in Fun Golf Outing →
Tijeras Creek Golf Club, 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita
1:00 pm - DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- French Croissants Workshop →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
11:00 am - Cook, Wine and Dine →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
5:00 pm - Brunch, French Style →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
11:00 am - Michelle Mangione Trio at Trevors at the tracks →
Trevors at the tracks, 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano
2:00 pm - Michelle Mangione Trio →
Trevors at the tracks, 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano
2:00 pm - Date Night : Seafood Made Simple - COUPLES ONLY →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
5:00 pm - Victory Arena Monday Night Pick Up Soccer →
Victory Athletic Center, 3 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano
8:15 pm - Taco Tuesday Night! →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" →
The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
2:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Sunday October 11
📣 San Juan Capistrano Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making San Juan Capistrano PatchAM possible:
- Magic Pro Cleaning Solutions — (949) 842-0020
- Segerstrom Shelby Event Center — 9499694368
- Psychic charm — (949) 545-7955
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Huge thank you to the good Samaritan who turned in my wallet at Vons today!
I had just withdrawn over $200 from the bank, and not a single dollar was missing. Thank you for your honesty—you completely saved my day and… (Nextdoor Alipaz/Paseo Adelanto)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(08459) - 32211 camino capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
- Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Dana Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dana Point
- Update: 2.4 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Dana Point, CA on Sept. 23 (sanluisobispo.com)
- Ten beachfront homes red-tagged at Dana Point as California proclaims statewide El Niño emergency to stage resources before winter storms (scienceblog.com)
- Heading to Ohana Festival 2026? Here's what to know before you go (ocregister.com)
Laguna Niguel
- 24313 El Pilar #15, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (redfin.com)
Laguna Beach
- Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest (patch.com)
- Beach Cleanup Details Announced For Coastal Cleanup Day In Laguna Beach (patch.com)
- Annual Fall Festival, Potluck Set At South Laguna Community Garden Park: What To Know (patch.com)
Ok San Juan Capistrano! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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