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Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. San Clemente Free Trolley Guide Wednesday August 19 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's free summer trolley is running daily on the Red, Blue, and Green lines, with service every 15–25 minutes and easy connections to Metrolink at North Beach and the Pier. Rides are ADA accessible, bike-friendly, and funded partly by grants that depend on strong ridership, so hopping aboard helps keep this popular local service rolling for years.
2. Big Tuesday: The day the Pacific came ashore (sanclementejournal.com) — San Clemente's coastline and pier are remembered through a vivid account of the massive March 1, 1983 El Niño swell that tore away 400 feet of the pier and reshaped local beaches. With meteorologists again warning of a strong El Niño, city officials describe decades of pier upgrades and coastal resilience planning, while acknowledging the Pacific's enduring power.
3. Inside Orange County's hidden coastal gem (visaliatimesdelta.com) — San Clemente's Casa Romantica, the historic former home of city founder Ole Hanson, now serves as a nonprofit cultural center overlooking the Pacific. Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Spanish-style estate preserves original architectural details while hosting arts and history programs that connect residents and visitors to the area's coastal heritage.
4. 'Around the World in 80 Days' at Cabrillo Playhouse (cultureoc.org) — San Clemente's Cabrillo Playhouse is staging a fast-paced, steampunk-flavored "Around the World in 80 Days" from August 21 to September 13, 2026, at its Avenida Cabrillo theater. With eight actors playing nearly 40 characters and upgraded lighting and sound, the intimate 70-seat venue promises an imaginative, family-friendly adventure that leans on clever stagecraft instead of spectacle.
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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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