🌱 Patch AM: How a San Clemente ocean rescue sparked support from around the world

Greetings San Clemente! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a San Clemente ocean rescue sparked support from around the world
• What new traffic crackdown means for riders and walkers from San Clemente
• How much Medicaid money actually reaches San Clemente for medical equipment?

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

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

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man paralyzed saving child gets Utah and global support (ksl.com) — A 42‑year‑old man was paralyzed after diving into the surf off San Clemente's Riviera Beach to save an 8‑year‑old boy from a rip current. As he faces a long recovery and major medical costs, donations and prayers have poured in from across the country and abroad, including a Utah bake sale organized by his cousin.
   

• 46 citations issued in bicycle & pedestrian safety operation in south coastal OC (newsantaana.com) — A recent bicycle and pedestrian safety crackdown in Dana Point is part of a wider enforcement push stretching from San Clemente to Seal Beach, targeting speeding, loud exhaust, e‑bike violations and other risky behavior. Officials highlight steep fines and insurance impacts for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who ignore crosswalk laws, helmet rules and stop signs along the coastal corridor.
   

• San Clemente Medicaid DME MACs services billing climbs to $229 in 2024 (southoctimes.com) — Medicaid billing for a specific durable medical equipment category in San Clemente jumped from just $39 in 2023 to $229 in 2024, far outpacing overall local Medicaid growth. While the dollar amount is small, it highlights how public health dollars are being used in ZIP code 92672 and where San Clemente ranks among statewide spending categories.
   

📸 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

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
Friday September 11
• Q3 Membership Orientation + Networking
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Outlets at San Clemente- VIP Lounge (above Customer Service) 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA 92672
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Handbell Ringing →
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Regular City Council Meeting →
  City of Laguna Niguel City Hall Council Chambers - 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel CA 92677
  7:00 pm
• Flag Football Intramurals
  Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  7:31 pm
Wednesday September 2
• RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
  City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Back to School Night
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  5:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Brookhurst: Coffee with the Principal
  Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
  8:30 am
• PTA Room Parent Mtg
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can you save a life today?
  He's at high kill shelter and needs adoption . Contact shelter directly please. DOWNEY CA #A5797903 Breed: TERRIER Sex: Male Age: 5 years Location:… (Nextdoor Talega)
• Stray dog had 3lbs of matted fur !
  Sully was found as a stray in Southern California with 3 pounds of matted fur weighing him down! After being groomed and cared for, Sully was… (Nextdoor Talega)

• Lids, Inc. posted a job opening for 6741 - Assistant Store Manager PT in San Clemente. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

• Alcohol and drug abuse treatment Medicaid payments surge 609.9% in San Juan Capistrano in 2024 (southoctimes.com)
• Huntington Beach, CA Eco-Friendly Residential Junk Removal Services Expanded (democratandchronicle.com)

Dana Point

• Ride the Dana Point Free Trolley to Free Redo Market Sunday August 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• Dana Point Redo Vintage and Makers Market Guide Sunday August 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• Dana Point Ocean Institute Whale and Marine Life Tour Sunday August 30 2026 (southocbeaches.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 Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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