🌱 Patch AM: When will passenger trains start rolling through San Clemente again?

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In today's newsletter:

• When will passenger trains start rolling through San Clemente again?
• Could a 12-year-old reshape e-bike rules in San Clemente?
• Will Orange County grant San Clemente the storm emergency it wants?

Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Passenger Rail Service through San Clemente to Remain Closed through Weekend, Repairs Continue (edhat.com) — Passenger rail service through San Clemente is shut down through this weekend as crews stabilize storm-damaged slopes, with a tentative goal to reopen by Monday morning under possible speed restrictions. Limited freight trains are already moving, and OCTA urges riders to check Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner alerts for the latest on when normal service through town will resume.
   

• Laguna Niguel 12-year-old calls for stricter E-Bike safety rules (nbclosangeles.com) — A Laguna Niguel 12-year-old is urging the San Clemente City Council and other South County cities to back tougher e-bike safety rules, including age limits, tests, and parent fines. He's gathering signatures, speaking at meetings, and working with state lawmakers to let local communities pilot stricter regulations aimed at keeping young riders safer on neighborhood streets.
   

• Orange County Officials Debate Emergency Declaration from Storm Damage (mynewsla.com) — San Clemente officials are pressing Orange County leaders to declare a storm-related emergency, hoping to unlock more state and federal help as coastal damage and rail disruptions continue. County supervisors remain split, weighing potential financial drawbacks even as rail service through San Clemente stays closed for ongoing repairs this weekend.
   

📸 Around San Clemente

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• The Coast Vintage Market →
  Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Pond Treasure - Paint and Sip in Orange County | Classpop!™ →
  831 Via Suerte 106, San Clemente
• Petals on the Pond Paint and Sip- drink included in San Clemente →
  831 Via Suerte, San Clemente
Monday September 14
• Street Sweeping - Group H - 2nd & 4th Mon & Tues →
  San Clemente CA
  7:00 am
• Street Sweeping - Group E - 2nd & 4th Mondays →
  San Clemente CA
  7:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Zion Youth Fall Kick-off →
  1201 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente
• Street Sweeping - Group B - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays →
  San Clemente CA
  7:00 am
• City Council Meeting →
  910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente
  4:45 pm
• Handbell Ringing →
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Coral Thrift Shop's "Shop N Sip" Event →
  Coral Thrift Shop, 534 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
  4:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Saddle Up For Good →
  27125 Calle Arroyo, 27125 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have purchased all my appliances from Dewey's on the last 35 years.
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• PrideStaff posted a job opening for Landscape Maintenance Associate in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

• Evan Marks Shares How He Turned the Ecology Center Into Orange County's Hub for Regenerative Agriculture on 'The Zest' (orangecoast.com)
• Leatt Launches New Seager Collab For Justin Hill (cyclenews.com)
• What Sebastian Rancik brings to FSU and why fans should be excited (fsunews.com)

Dana Point

• Dana Point Declares Local Emergency as at Least 16 Beach Road Homes Damaged by Hurricane Marie Swells (ntd.com)

Laguna Niguel

• Annual Maritime Festival Sets Sail In Dana Point This Weekend (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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