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Happening soon: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar

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Good morning to you San Juan Capistrano! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How San Juan Hills' road grind sets up their big homecoming game.
  • Planning your first Heritage Barbecue visit? Here's how to beat the line.

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Warm with variable cloudiness, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Juan Hills football notches another road win at Chino Hills (ocregister.com) — San Juan Hills High's football team capped a grueling three-game road stretch with a tight 14–11 win at Chino Hills and now finally returns home to San Juan Capistrano. Players and coaches say the trip forged stronger bonds, and quarterback Eiler King is eager to play in front of the local community and student section again next week.
   

• This California Barbecue Joint Serves Brisket So Good People Happily Wait For It (takingthekids.com) — Heritage Barbecue in downtown San Juan Capistrano is drawing long but devoted lines for its Texas-style brisket, tri-tip, and rotating sides served at outdoor picnic tables across from Mission San Juan Capistrano. The piece walks you through when to arrive, how the by‑the‑pound ordering works, parking tips nearby, and which meats, sides, and desserts locals say are worth the wait.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day Observed (No School)
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
  • BeachFire Restaurant →
    204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • CYPRESS â Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)
    Anaheim Union High School District https://bit.ly/CHSchat
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Q3 Membership Orientation + Networking
    San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Outlets at San Clemente- VIP Lounge (above Customer Service) 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA 92672
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cat found around Calle Amistad in Talega.
    Did you or a neighbor lose a lovely female calico cat. She is rescued and now at SC/DP Animal Shelter. Spent time with her today. A true lovebug. (Nextdoor San Juan Creek Rd)
  • RRM Design Group posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
  • Goldfish Swim School posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Ladera Ranch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

  • 23297 Pompeii, Dana Point, CA 92629 (redfin.com)
  • Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Saturday September 5 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
  • Southern California's Popular Maritime Festival Returns Next Week with Cannon Battles and Mermaid Encounters (edhat.com)

San Clemente

Lake Forest

  • Record Labor Day Gas Prices Expected: Where To Find Cheapest Gas In Lake Forest (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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