Good morning San Clemente! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
What you need to know before heading to Carnival Colossal
Also on today's calendar: San Clemente Garden Club - Fall Plant Sale and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
Sunday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• San Clemente Carnival Colossal Guide Friday Evening October 9 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's Carnival Colossal is in full swing this weekend at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, with free admission and plenty of food, rides, games, and live music. Hours run Friday evening through Sunday night, and parking is free, with proceeds supporting Fun on the Run, youth recreation scholarships, and family programs across the city.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi again. I also need to find a good plumber who is licensed. Thanks! (Nextdoor Capo Beach/North San Clemente)
With another storm approaching, coastal erosion continues to be a major concern for homeowners along Beach Road in Dana Point. A friend of mine recently received an emergency coastal permit to help protect several homes, and I had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes… (Nextdoor S El Camino)
Nike posted a job opening for Retail Associate, PT - Nike San Clemente in San Clemente. Apply here.
Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Outlets at San Clemente in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
Homicide investigation underway after fatal stabbing in San Juan Capistrano (southoctimes.com)
Mater Dei vs. JSerra Catholic: Watch top California high school football matchups live tonight (10/9/2026) (oregonlive.com)
Tim is Making Great Coffee to close, return as sci-fi-themed coffee and omakase spot (ocregister.com)
Dana Point
Update: Earthquake of 2.1 magnitude registered near Dana Point, CA on Oct. 9 (sacbee.com)
Laguna Niguel
31-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In South OC; Suspect At Large (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!