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π± Patch AM: How San Clemente stayed undefeated with a 40β0 shutout win
Happening soon: 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot on the San Clemente Patch calendar

Hello San Clemente! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How San Clemente stayed undefeated with a 40–0 shutout win
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football roundup: Corona del Mar, Trabuco Hills, Marina get big wins in Week 7 (modbee.com) — San Clemente High's football team dominated Los Alamitos 40–0, moving to 7–0 for the first time since 2017 behind two touchdowns from standout Jaxson Rex and a defense that recorded five sacks. The Tritons now prepare for a crucial Oct. 16 matchup against Mission Viejo that could decide their league championship hopes, while other Orange County teams also logged key Week 7 wins.
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📸 Around San Clemente
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot →
Dana Point
7:00 am
Thursday November 26
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Other local events
- Street Sweeping - Group H - 2nd & 4th Mon & Tues →
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7:00 am - Street Sweeping - Group E - 2nd & 4th Mondays →
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7:00 am - Street Sweeping - Group F - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays →
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7:00 am - Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting →
Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente
6:00 pm - Street Sweeping - Group G - 2nd & 4th Wed & Thurs →
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9:00 am - Design Review Subcommittee (DRSC) Meeting →
City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente
3:00 pm - Street Sweeping - Group H - Alleys 1st & 3rd Thurs →
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7:00 am - Street Sweeping - Group D - 1st & 3rd Thursdays →
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7:00 am - Porsches & Pizza →
Blaze Pizza, 225 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
6:30 pm - Orange County 2nd Base Classic →
Steed Park, San Clemente - South OC Cars and Coffee →
The Outlets, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
9:00 am - Yoga for Longevity →
657 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente
10:30 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Beautiful Tree in San Clemente cut down!
Does anyone know anything about this at Vista Bahia Park near Golf Course in San Clemente? It says tree "trimming" for Monday Oct 12, but one was… (Nextdoor Salvador) - Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a roommate starting October 19th. I have a private room available with your own private bathroom for $1,750/ month. Located in San… (Nextdoor Talega)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in San Clemente. Apply here.
- Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Seasonal Beauty Advisor 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)
- The Maybourne Beverly Hills (discoverlosangeles.com)
Dana Point
- Dana Point Harbor Transforms into a Coastal Winter Wonderland for Happy Harbor Days, November 12 (socalthrills.com)
Laguna Beach
- Pacific Marine Mammal Center Prepares For Re-Opening After 3 Years (patch.com)
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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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