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Happening soon: La Dolce Vita on the Green on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar

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Hi there, San Juan Capistrano! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does San Juan Capistrano's premium gas price stack up now?
  • Which big country festival is coming to Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park?
  • How St. Margaret's late rally fell short against Laguna Hills

Also on today's calendar: La Dolce Vita on the Green and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lowest premium gas price in Orange County available at $5.65 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — Drivers in San Juan Capistrano can compare their premium gas costs to dozens of other Orange County cities, with recent reports showing local prices in the mid‑$6 range per gallon. The piece explains how refinery outages, global tensions, and seasonal demand have pushed California's premium average to about $6.40, and reminds readers that posted prices can change quickly day to day.
   

2. October Orange County Events & Things to Do 2026 (modernluxury.com) — San Juan Capistrano residents can look forward to the Oct. 17 Boots in the Park country music festival at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, featuring Jon Pardi, line dancing, and tastings. The broader roundup also highlights dozens of October galas, concerts, festivals, and family events across Orange County, offering plenty of ways to give back, be entertained, and explore nearby communities.
   

3. Laguna Hills football finishes strong to beat St. Margaret's (ocregister.com) — High school football fans in San Juan Capistrano saw Laguna Hills hold off St. Margaret's 23-15 at St. Margaret's Episcopal School, thanks to clutch third- and fourth-down stops. The Hawks' balanced offense and four defensive sacks kept the Tartans' late passing surge from completing a comeback, setting up both teams as league play begins next week.
   

4. Myles Morgan flips the script with 'Missin' Me Drunk' (themusicuniverse.com) — Country fans in San Juan Capistrano can catch rising artist Myles Morgan when he plays back-to-back sets at Boots In The Park, part of his Road Sign Tour. The University of Alabama student, already an opener for major country stars, is promoting his new single "Missin' Me Drunk" and building a following with his guitar-driven, modern country sound.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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