🌱 Patch AM: Why did San Juan Capistrano’s addiction-treatment Medicaid spending spike over 600%?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did San Juan Capistrano's addiction-treatment Medicaid spending spike over 600%?

Also on today's calendar: La Dolce Vita on the Green and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alcohol and drug abuse treatment Medicaid payments surge 609.9% in San Juan Capistrano in 2024 (southoctimes.com) — Medicaid spending on alcohol and drug abuse treatment in San Juan Capistrano jumped more than 600% from 2023 to 2024, with all payments tied to ZIP code 92675. While the category still ranks just 12th in local Medicaid spending, the sharp rise contrasts with modest overall Medicaid growth in the city and comes amid looming federal Medicaid funding cuts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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Saturday September 26
• La Dolce Vita on the Green →
  Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Camino Real Playhouse Grand Opening →
  31896 Plaza Dr, Suite c5, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• Queen Nation →
  The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Tommy Emmanuel →
  The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• The Box Tops →
  The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• City Council Meeting
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor San Clemente, CA 92673
  5:30 pm
• Regular City Council Meeting →
  City of Laguna Niguel City Hall Council Chambers - 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel CA 92677
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• E-News 'Shorts'- Submission Deadline
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200, San Clemente, CA 92673
• Back to School Night
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  5:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Brookhurst: Coffee with the Principal
  Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
  8:30 am
• PTA Room Parent Mtg
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Observed (No School)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
Tuesday September 8
• CYPRESS â Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)
  Anaheim Union High School District https://bit.ly/CHSchat
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: Trixie figured out the "technique" after two doses, so it was once again impossible to get the pill down her.
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🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

• Ride the Dana Point Free Trolley to Free Redo Market Sunday August 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• Dana Point Redo Vintage and Makers Market Guide Sunday August 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• Dana Point Ocean Institute Whale and Marine Life Tour Sunday August 30 2026 (southocbeaches.com)

Laguna Niguel

• Laguna Niguel tied for 121st among California cities for July scam reports (southoctimes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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