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🌱 Patch AM: Headed to South OC Cars & Coffee? Read this before you go

Coming up on the San Clemente Patch calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026

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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:

  • Headed to South OC Cars & Coffee? Read this before you go
  • How to ride San Clemente's free trolley like a pro today
  • How did San Clemente surfers fare at the Lexus Trestles Pro?

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Clemente South OC Cars & Coffee Celebration of James Wehr Saturday September 19 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's South OC Cars & Coffee is happening this morning at The Outlets at San Clemente, with supercars, classics, and more on display from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Organizers stress quiet, law-abiding arrivals and departures, provide detailed parking instructions, and remind families this weekly gathering is free, family-friendly, and rain or shine.
   

2. San Clemente Free Daily Summer Trolley Guide Saturday September 19 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — San Clemente's free summer trolley is running daily with Red, Blue, and Green lines circulating every 15–25 minutes, connecting neighborhoods with North Beach and the Pier. The ADA-accessible, bike-friendly service operates midday to evening all week, and city leaders stress that strong ridership helps secure grant funding to keep this convenient program rolling in future years.
   

3. Erin Brooks Triumphs at 2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Championship (thecitylife.org) — A major World Surf League stop just wrapped at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, with Erin Brooks and Miguel Pupo taking top honors in solid surf. San Clemente standouts Sawyer Lindblad, Bella Kenworthy, Cole Houshmand and Eden Walla all made deep runs, giving locals plenty to cheer for as the world's best surfers battled for crucial late‑season rankings.
   

4. Beach Road tries to recover following heavy surf; more emergency repairs cause worry over lasting coastal impacts (ocregister.com) — Heavy surf and a hurricane swell have devastated Beach Road homes between San Clemente and Dana Point, with multiple houses red‑tagged and emergency rock walls going in. Officials and advocates warn that repeated short‑term fixes, including along the San Clemente rail line, are shrinking local beaches and urge long‑term sand and sea‑level‑rise planning before stronger El Niño storms arrive.
   

5. This Fatal McLaren Crash Isn't Really About Speed. It's About Who's Buying Supercars Now. (theautowire.com) — San Clemente readers will recognize local South OC Cars and Coffee founder James Wehr, who died in a high-speed McLaren crash in Irvine after hosting his popular meet. The piece explores how younger enthusiasts now access ultra-powerful supercars, and what that shift means for safety at large regional car gatherings like the one based in San Clemente.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Foster dog update: and maybe if you are looking to foster this will find you … we got our foster pup!!
    My biggest concern was having the foster dog around our crazy 3 year old and 5 month old and OMG she LOVES them!!! Our foster pup and 3 year old run… (Nextdoor Capo Beach/North San Clemente)
  • This is a natural, simple and permanent solution to sand erosion.
    Sandsavers can restore the entire 4.6 miles of beach. Dredging is limited to the accessibility of heavy machinery. (Nextdoor Las Palmas)
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment (T3366) in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

Ok San Clemente! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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