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🌱 Patch AM: Will Orange County grant San Clemente’s request for a storm emergency?
Be sure to catch The Coast Vintage Market on the San Clemente Patch calendar

Good morning San Clemente! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Orange County grant San Clemente's request for a storm emergency?
Also on today's calendar: The Coast Vintage Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• OC Officials Debate Emergency Declaration from Storm Damage (mynewsla.com) — San Clemente officials are pressing Orange County leaders to declare a storm-related emergency, as local rail service through town remains shut while crews repair damage near the coast. County supervisors are split over whether an emergency order would speed help or complicate finances, even as neighboring cities Dana Point and Laguna Beach have already declared local emergencies.
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📸 Around San Clemente
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente
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★ Featured events ★
- The Coast Vintage Market →
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
9:00 am
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Street Sweeping - Group H - 2nd & 4th Mon & Tues →
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7:00 am - Street Sweeping - Group E - 2nd & 4th Mondays →
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7:00 am - Zion Youth Fall Kick-off →
1201 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente - Street Sweeping - Group B - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays →
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7:00 am - City Council Meeting →
910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente
4:45 pm - Handbell Ringing →
5:00 pm - San Clemente City Council Meeting →
San Clemente City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente
6:00 pm - Street Sweeping - Group C - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays →
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7:00 am - Coral Thrift Shop's "Shop N Sip" Event →
Coral Thrift Shop, 534 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
4:30 pm - Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente
6:00 pm - Saddle Up For Good →
27125 Calle Arroyo, 27125 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano
5:30 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
📣 San Clemente Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a neighbor who's air conditioner has gone out.
Any recommendations as to a good, resonable company to call? (Nextdoor Talega) - Hey neighbors,
My husband and I are celebrating our 17 yr anniversary this weekend. We're spending the day in Carlsbad tomorrow and I love some recommendations on… (Nextdoor Vilamoura)
- Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Aquatics Swim Instructor in San Clemente. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
- San Juan Capistrano, CA (addictioncenter.com)
- What Sebastian Rancik brings to FSU and why fans should be excited (fsunews.com)
- Where to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 in Orange County (voiceofoc.org)
Dana Point
- Annual Maritime Festival Sets Sail In Dana Point This Weekend (patch.com)
- Homes for Sale Under $600K in Dana Point CA (zillow.com)
- Corky: All that was killer about Killer Dana (ocregister.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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