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Happening soon: 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot on the San Clemente Patch calendar

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Good morning San Clemente! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where San Clemente residents can still get sandbags today.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Some California beaches forced to close after 'unusually high' ocean water levels from Tropical Storm Rachel (abc7ny.com) — San Clemente is distributing free sandbags as Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants and unusually high tides raise flooding risks along the Southern California coast. Nearby Newport Beach has already closed popular surf spots and piers, and a coastal flood warning is in effect for Orange County beaches through Tuesday, so residents should stay alert for hazardous surf, road flooding, and changing closures.
   

📸 Around San Clemente

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Montage International posted a job opening for Server Attendant - Lobby Lounge in Laguna Beach. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Laguna Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Flash flood warning issued for Orange County Sunday morning caused by excessive downpours (ocregister.com)
  • David Benoit Announces 'A Vince Guaraldi Holiday Symphony' (gratefulweb.com)
  • Palos Verdes Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Laguna Beach (maxpreps.com)

Dana Point

  • Huntington Beach football scores late TD to beat Dana Hills (mercedsunstar.com)
  • Flash flood warnings issued as Rachel brings heavy rain to Southern California (ktla.com)
  • San Manuel Nation Acquires Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for Reported $241.4 Million (sccgmanagement.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Waves Pound Laguna Beach Coastline Sunday: Photos (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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