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  • Escaped burglar tied to San Juan Capistrano break‑ins is jailed again

Also on today's calendar: Opera e Aperitivo: An Evening of Music & Celebration hosted by Opera San Juan Capistrano and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Escapee Linked To Laguna Hills Burglary Crew Behind Bars Again (patch.com) — Residents should know that a convicted burglar linked to a regional break‑in ring that hit homes in San Juan Capistrano is back in custody after escaping a Northern California prison camp earlier this year. Authorities say he previously pleaded guilty to numerous burglaries from Ventura County through Orange County, with victims describing lasting emotional impacts from the crimes.
   

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    Wednesday August 26
  • Flag Deck #1
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
    8:15 am
  • 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
    • Thursday August 27
  • [OXFORD] Back to School Night
    Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
    5:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • 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

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🗞 Nearby News

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