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Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. San Clemente Free Daily Summer Trolley Guide Wednesday September 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's free summer trolley is running daily with Red, Blue, and Green lines circulating every 15–25 minutes, connecting key spots including Metrolink at North Beach and the Pier. Operating midday to evening all week, the ADA-accessible, bike-friendly service depends on strong ridership to keep grant funding, so residents are encouraged to hop aboard throughout the season to help sustain the program.
2. OCTA Declares Emergency to Protect Rail Corridor From Coastal Erosion (metro-magazine.com) — Emergency shoreline work in San Clemente will accelerate to protect the coastal rail line, with OCTA planning to place 690,000 cubic yards of sand along local beaches. The declaration follows recent storm damage and repeated service disruptions, and unlocks faster contracting for dredging, sand delivery, and engineered shoreline structures that will directly affect beach access, train reliability, and coastal conditions for residents.
3. 50 supremely fun things you probably haven't done in Orange County (latimes.com subscription) — San Clemente residents now have a new outing at Salty Turf, a 36-hole mini-golf course at Vista Hermosa Sports Park that leans into local surf culture and landmarks. The guide also spotlights dozens of other quirky Orange County experiences, from pirate sails and food halls to art exhibits and nature walks, giving you plenty of nearby ideas for weekend adventures.
4. After El Niño, what will be left of LA's Olympic surf venue? (laist.com) — Plans for Olympic surfing at nearby Lower Trestles raise questions for San Clemente residents as storms, El Niño, and erosion repeatedly threaten beaches, rail service, and coastal homes. Local surfer Griffin Colapinto and state parks officials weigh the venue's world-class waves against fragile infrastructure and ecosystems, while recent emergencies in San Clemente highlight how rising seas could complicate access, safety, and spectator logistics by 2028.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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