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Coming up on the San Clemente Patch calendar: San Clemente 30th Annual Car Show - 2026
Hello San Clemente! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where does San Clemente rank in this week's OC volleyball poll?
- How a San Clemente church became a hub for global young worshipers.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Girls volleyball: Mater Dei, Santa Margarita 1-2 in this week's rankings (modbee.com) — San Clemente High's girls volleyball team lands at No. 10 in Orange County, with a tough early schedule that includes losses to Mater Dei and Corona del Mar. Local fans can also track how Newport Harbor, Mater Dei, and other top programs stack up in this week's countywide rankings and upcoming matchups. 
• Young Adults from Christ the King attend Global Conference (thecitizen.com) — San Clemente quietly hosted an international "Three Streams Ignited" conference this July at St. Michael's Charismatic Episcopal Church, drawing young adults and church leaders from several continents. A group from Christ the King in Georgia joined local and global participants to worship, learn, and later share their experiences back home, highlighting San Clemente's role in a worldwide faith gathering.
📸 Around San Clemente
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente
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★ Featured events ★
- San Clemente 30th Annual Car Show - 2026 →
San Clemente Downtown Business Association, c/o, 439 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Multi-Chamber Community Affairs Meeting with Congressman Levin
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Outlets at San Clemente, VIP Lounge 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, SC 92672 (Center Court, Customer Service, 2nd Floor)
12:00 pm - 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
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
📣 San Clemente Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - Flag Deck #1
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
8:15 am - City Council Meeting →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
7:00 pm - Back to School Night (Mini Day)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - ASB Fundraiser - Kickoff
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
- Marriott International posted a job opening for AM Houseperson in Dana Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
- Marillion - 1997-08-24 - San Juan Capistrano, CA (DVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
- Hedges' big blast backs Messick's gem as Guardians beat Angels (mlb.com)
Dana Point
- Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Sunday August 23 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
- Master Strength Therapist, Director of Operations & Owner (shoutoutla.com)
- Week Ahead: Jackson Hole; BoK Meeting; RBA, Riksbank and ECB Minutes; U.S., Australia, Tokyo, France and Spain Inflation Reports; U.S. BLS Revisions; China's Top Legislature Meeting; Bessent on Iran; (christophe-barraud.com)
Laguna Beach
- Viral Video Shows Cyclist, Driver Fist-Fighting On Coast Highway In Laguna Beach (patch.com)
- Rare Hammerhead Shark Sighting Off Laguna Coastline Sparks Intrigue (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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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