🌱 Patch AM: How a heroic rescue at Riviera Beach changed one family forever

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In today's newsletter:

• How a heroic rescue at Riviera Beach changed one family forever
• Will delayed Dana Point hotels squeeze LA28 visitors to San Clemente?

Also on today's calendar: Handbell Ringing and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
• Thursday: Becoming cloudy and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Father of 5 paralyzed after jumping headfirst into the ocean to save 2 children (local12.com) — A local father of five was paralyzed after breaking his neck while diving headfirst into the surf at San Clemente's Riviera Beach to help two children caught in a rip current. He's now in intensive care, unable to move below his shoulders, while neighbors rally around his family with childcare, meals, and fundraising for specialized rehabilitation. The incident underscores how dangerous rip currents can be, even for experienced ocean swimmers and surfers.
   

• Proposed Dana Point Hotels Miss LA28 Deadline (ocbj.com) — Orange County's plan to add nearly 300 hotel rooms at Dana Point Harbor has hit delays, complicating preparations for LA28 visitors heading to surfing events at Lower Trestles in San Clemente. County supervisors are split over lease terms, worker protections, and use of hotel meeting space, pushing construction timelines beyond the Olympics. The outcome will affect how easily visitors can stay near San Clemente's world‑class surf break.
   

📸 Around San Clemente

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• San Clemente 30th Annual Car Show - 2026 →
  San Clemente Downtown Business Association, c/o, 439 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Ribbon Cutting - Assisted Living Locators & Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County →
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Assisted Living Locators & Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County 657 Camino De Los Mares #240 San Clemente, 92673
  12:30 pm
• Re-Grand Opening/ 2 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting - Blue Dog Ride Ebikes →
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Blue Dog Ride 810 North El Camino Real San Clemente, 92672
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• City Council Meeting
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor San Clemente, CA 92673
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• E-News 'Shorts'- Submission Deadline
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200, San Clemente, CA 92673
Tuesday September 15
• Handbell Ringing →
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Flag Deck #1
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:15 am
• City Council Meeting →
  City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night (Mini Day)
  Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
• ASB Fundraiser - Kickoff
  Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
• [OXFORD] Back to School Night
  Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Rotation 6 - Minimum Day
  Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PrideStaff posted a job opening for Production Associate – 4-Day Work Week | $24/hr PM Shift in San Clemente. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

• Marillion - 1997-08-24 - San Juan Capistrano, CA (DVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
• Escapee Linked To Laguna Hills Burglary Crew Behind Bars Again (patch.com)
• 8/18 From 1970: Bryan Bombs, Duke Run, Dual Dale, Mad Dog, Game Days, Wilson-Hatcher, Jason Signs, HBD Yu, Austin & Justin (blogspot.com)

Dana Point

• Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Tuesday August 25 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• Santana: Hotel Workers Caught Up In Political Rip Tides At Dana Point Harbor (voiceofoc.org)
• September Events in Orange County: Concerts, Galas & More (modernluxury.com)

Laguna Niguel

• Days-Long Scorcher Triggers Heat Advisory In Dana Point; Where To Keep Cool (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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