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Hey there, San Clemente! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See where San Clemente football now ranks among California's elite programs.
- Why Capistrano Unified paused weedkillers at San Clemente school campuses
- What do new Homeland Security cameras above San Clemente's shoreline really watch?
Also on today's calendar: Art-To-Go and Platters Auction and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• St. John Bosco remains No. 1 in HSFA California Top 25 high school football rankings after loss to Bishop Gorman (Nevada) (highschoolfootballamerica.com) — San Clemente High's football team has climbed to No. 17 in the latest statewide High School Football America California Top 25 rankings after starting the season 2-0. The list tracks top programs like St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, and Mission Viejo, giving Triton fans a sense of how their team stacks up across California. 
• SoCal city dumps weedkiller on sports fields as child cancer deaths fuel toxic-chemical fears (nypost.com) — San Clemente school campuses are among those where Capistrano Unified has paused herbicide use, as nearby cities rethink weed control after a rare cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch. Newport Beach just committed to organic turf management on all 17 athletic fields, signaling a broader South Orange County move away from synthetic weedkillers that could influence future practices locally.
• Some OC Cities Consider Federal Grants to Work With Border Patrol on Drug Crackdown (voiceofoc.org) — San Clemente residents should know the city has approved a 20‑year lease with Homeland Security to place surveillance cameras on a ridge above town, aimed at monitoring the shoreline for suspected smuggling boats. The story also details how other Orange County cities are taking federal Operation Stonegarden grants to support joint drug‑focused operations with Border Patrol, raising concerns among immigrant advocates about civil liberties and trust in local policing.
📸 Around San Clemente
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente
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★ Featured events ★
- Art-To-Go and Platters Auction →
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Ribbon Cutting - Assisted Living Locators & Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County →
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Assisted Living Locators & Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County 657 Camino De Los Mares #240 San Clemente, 92673
12:30 pm - Re-Grand Opening/ 2 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting - Blue Dog Ride Ebikes →
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Blue Dog Ride 810 North El Camino Real San Clemente, 92672
2:00 pm - City Council Meeting
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor San Clemente, CA 92673
5:30 pm - E-News 'Shorts'- Submission Deadline
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200, San Clemente, CA 92673 - Handbell Ringing →
5:00 pm - San Clemente 30th Annual Car Show - 2026 →
San Clemente Downtown Business Association, c/o, 439 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 15
Sunday September 20
📣 San Clemente Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- [OXFORD] Back to School Night
Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
5:00 pm - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Rotation 6 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Parent University: Navigating Intermediate School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1:00 am - PTA - Welcome Back Movie Night (Field/Blacktop)
Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
6:00 pm - San Juan Capistrano CA USA - supporting TAB BENOIT →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam Clemente Recommendation for small interior paint job- 6!
Beams on vaulted ceiling and a stone fireplace. Thank you (Nextdoor Tocayo Ridge) - Hello neighbors,
I have 2 questions … First - I'm seeking recommendations for tile and grout cleaning business. If you've had a great experience, I'd appreciate… (Nextdoor Vista Pacific)
- Clark Construction Group posted a job opening for Safety Manager / SSHO in San Clemente. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T2730) in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
- Heritage Barbecue restores historic San Juan Capistrano barn for indoor dining (ocregister.com)
- Escapee Linked To Laguna Hills Burglary Crew Behind Bars Again (patch.com)
- 8/18 From 1970: Bryan Bombs, Duke Run, Dual Dale, Mad Dog, Game Days, Wilson-Hatcher, Jason Signs, HBD Yu, Austin & Justin (blogspot.com)
Dana Point
- Days-Long Scorcher Triggers Heat Advisory In Dana Point; Where To Keep Cool (patch.com)
- Longtime SCLAC Commissioner Curtis Passes (lacba.org)
- Orange County Supervisors Deal with Dana Point Harbor Hotels in the Dark (voiceofoc.org)
Laguna Beach
- Unconscious Person Pulled From Surf In Laguna Beach: Police (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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