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1. Residents Nextdoor to South OC Landfill Raise Red Flags Over Dirty Air and Debris (voiceofoc.org) — San Clemente residents are raising alarms about dust, dirty air, and debris from the nearby Prima Deshecha Landfill as county officials consider doubling daily trash limits there. Neighbors describe health concerns, clogged filters, and rising cleanup costs, while community members push for third‑party air monitoring and more scrutiny before any expansion moves forward.
2. Residents Seek Answers on Norte Fire Response as Officials Prepare for Rain (sanclementetimes.com) — San Clemente residents pressed officials for clearer answers on Norte Fire evacuations, firefighting decisions, and future protections during a community meeting at the San Clemente Community Center. City staff outlined storm-prep work, including sandbag placement and drainage checks, and pointed residents to AlertOC, local sandbag pickup sites, and emergency planning resources as they brace for winter rains over the burn area.
3. San Onofre Power Plant To Shut Down Completely By 2028, Rep. Says (patch.com) — San Clemente residents are being told that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station's iconic domes should be gone by the end of next year, with full decommissioning targeted for 2028. Rep. Mike Levin and county officials stressed the urgency of moving remaining spent fuel off the coast, warning that federal inaction is costly and that nearby communities face ongoing wildfire, earthquake and erosion risks.
4. The 100 Best Indian Restaurants in America for 2026, per Yelp (foodandwine.com) — San Clemente gets a tasty shout-out as Hot N Chili ranks sixth on Yelp's new list of the 100 Best Indian Restaurants in America, praised for its Punjabi-style dishes. The nationwide ranking highlights growing interest in Indian cuisine, with California leading all states for top-rated spots and searches for Indian buffets surging this year.
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