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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:

  • Why are some Rancho San Clemente condo owners facing $26K bills?
  • How long can San Clemente's undefeated Tritons keep this streak going?
  • How vulnerable is San Clemente's oceanfront rail line this winter?

Also on today's calendar: Fallbrook Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HOA slaps every condo owner with surprise $26K bill forcing 81-year-old out (nypost.com) — San Clemente condo owners at Vilamoura in Rancho San Clemente are facing a surprise emergency HOA assessment of more than $26,000 each to fund roof replacements, leaving some seniors fearing they'll be forced to move. Residents are challenging the "emergency" designation, exploring cheaper temporary fixes, and launching a recall of the HOA board as lien and foreclosure warnings raise the stakes.
   

• Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei remains at No. 2 after loss (ocregister.com) — San Clemente High's football team is undefeated at 6-0 and ranked No. 6 in Orange County after a 28-0 shutout of Yorba Linda, with quarterback Preston Beck throwing three touchdowns. The Tritons, who already have two shutouts this season, now head to face winless Los Alamitos on Friday in another key Alpha League matchup that local fans can attend.
   

• A stormy ride ahead (thepanthernewspaper.org) — High tides and coastal erosion in San Clemente have already shut down Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner service through town, and officials warn El Niño-driven storms could bring more closures this winter. State and county agencies have declared emergencies and plan major sand placement to protect the vulnerable rail corridor, raising ongoing concerns for residents and students who rely on trains between Orange County and San Diego.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • These 7 California Towns Have The Best Historic Districts (worldatlas.com)
  • Why Does Pulling Hair (Trichotillomania) Feel Good? (middletownlifemagazine.com)
  • High school football rankings: David Gabriel Georges, Baylor hold steady in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 after 19th consecutive win (maxpreps.com)

Dana Point

Laguna Niguel

  • Rip Currents, Flooding Likely In Dana Point As Heat Wave Scorches Coast: Beach Hazard Advisory (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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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