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Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• San Clemente Free Trolley Guide Friday September 25 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — Getting around San Clemente today is easier with the free summer trolley running every 15–25 minutes on the Red, Blue, and Green lines. Service operates midday to evening all weekend, connects to Metrolink at North Beach and the Pier, and the city is urging residents to ride often so ridership stays high enough to keep this popular, grant-funded service going.
• October Orange County Events & Things to Do 2026 (modernluxury.com) — San Clemente residents can join Elephant Cooperation's Anti-Gala on Oct. 17 at 309 Calle de Los Molinos, supporting efforts to protect African elephants with a lively, themed evening. The broader October calendar is packed with galas, concerts, festivals, and family-friendly happenings across Orange County, giving locals plenty of options for culture, charity, and entertainment close to home.
• Pacific Surfliner Warns of Potential Delays Amid High Tides, Coastal Weather Conditions (edhat.com) — If you're riding the Pacific Surfliner through San Clemente in the coming days, be prepared for possible delays or sudden disruptions as high tides and hurricane-driven swells threaten coastal tracks. Earlier this month, powerful waves already forced a temporary shutdown of the San Clemente rail line, and similar conditions tied to Hurricane Polo could again affect schedules along the Southern California coast.
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