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Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Orange County Declares Emergency as Hurricane Marie Causes Coastal Damage (edhat.com) — San Clemente is under a local emergency after Hurricane Marie's powerful surf damaged beaches, infrastructure, and even forced a temporary closure of the coastal rail line along town. Orange County has also declared a broader emergency, with officials warning that El Niño this winter could bring more flooding, erosion, and disruptions along the local shoreline.
2. San Clemente Free Daily Summer Trolley Guide Friday September 18 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's free summer trolley is running today with Red, Blue, and Green lines circulating every 15–25 minutes, connecting neighborhoods with North Beach and the Pier's Metrolink stops. Operating midday to evening all week, the ADA-accessible trolleys with bike racks offer residents an easy, no-cost way to get around town while helping the city maintain ridership needed to keep grant funding.
3. California Coastal Cleanup Day Orange County Beach Cleanups Guide Saturday September 19 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente residents can roll up their sleeves this morning for California Coastal Cleanup Day, with volunteer events at San Clemente State Beach, T-Street, and the Pier from 9 a.m. to noon. The guide also highlights nearby cleanups from Capo Beach to Dana Point and Laguna, making it easy to pitch in against plastic pollution.
4. World Surf League (WSL) Lexus Trestles Pro Finals Day Guide Friday September 18 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — If you're heading to Finals Day of the Lexus Trestles Pro, this guide spells out how San Clemente locals can watch, from the full heat schedule to exactly where to park near Cristianitos Road. It also explains trolley limitations, walking and biking routes, and all the ways to stream the action if you stay home.
5. Erin Brooks makes history with three straight, claims 2026 Lexus Trestles Pro (thesportingtribune.com) — A major World Surf League stop at Lower Trestles in San Clemente just wrapped with 19-year-old Erin Brooks winning her third straight Championship Tour event, solidifying her World Title hopes. Crowds at the local break also watched Brazil's Miguel Pupo claim the men's title, underscoring San Clemente's central role in this season's pro surfing storylines.
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