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Cheers San Clemente! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • San Clemente High student earns prestigious National Merit semifinalist honor
  • How San Clemente stacks up in this week's OC water polo rankings
  • Is Metrolink still the cheapest way to reach San Clemente's pier?

Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here are the National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from Orange County for the Class of 2027 (ocregister.com) — San Clemente is represented on Orange County's 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist list by a student from San Clemente High School, joining an elite group of local seniors recognized for top PSAT scores. These students now compete for finalist status and potential scholarships based on academics, activities, and leadership, with winners to be announced in the spring.
   

• Orange County boys water polo: JSerra remains No. 1 after another road win (ocregister.com) — San Clemente High's boys water polo team is ranked No. 9 in Orange County and is set to open the Santa Barbara Invitational against Redlands East Valley on Thursday night. The latest county rankings also show JSerra on top and several nearby schools preparing for major tournaments, giving local fans a snapshot of how the Tritons stack up this season.
   

• Metrolink's fare hike is here — why the train is still a top SoCal travel hack as gas prices soar (nypost.com) — San Clemente's two Metrolink stops, including the scenic pier-side station, are highlighted as budget-friendly ways to reach the beach even as Metrolink fares rise in October. The piece argues that, despite the hike, train travel across Southern California still beats soaring gas prices and offers easy day trips to spots like Disneyland, San Juan Capistrano, and downtown LA.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 10
  • Trevor's at the Tracks →
    26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
    6:00 pm
  • Flag Football Intramurals
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    7:31 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • ASB Fun-O-Rama
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    7:31 pm
  • Queen Nation →
    The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • (UPDATE: he's been found!!
    ) My friend lost his dog just recently - the apartment is right by the San Clemente Pier, below is his picture! He's very old, sweet, and gentle… (Nextdoor S El Camino)
  • Lost dog in the canyon behind Marquita Avenue and Palizada near Calle Puente.
    There is no caller or identification. It's a male, super sweet and older…. Can anyone help me out? I've called animal control, but they're closed… (Nextdoor Las Palmas)
  • Sunrun posted a job opening for Retail Specialist in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • Palm Beach Tan posted a job opening for Retail Salon Manager Full Time in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Rail line closes due to big wave, high tide damage in south O.C. (ocregister.com)
  • Grammy-Winning Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel Releases 20th Anniversary Remastered Version Of His Album 'The Mystery' (top40-charts.com)
  • Heat records fall in North County as surf pounds coast (northcoastcurrent.com)

Dana Point

Laguna Niguel

  • 9 Oceanfront Homes Red-Tagged, Local Emergency Declared In Dana Point As Waves Pummel Coast (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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