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And on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar - Art-To-Go and Platters Auction

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Coffee in hand, San Juan Capistrano? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What San Juan Capistrano's shift from weedkillers means for local fields
  • How an escaped burglar's spree reached San Juan Capistrano homes

Also on today's calendar: Art-To-Go and Platters Auction and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SoCal city dumps weedkiller on sports fields as child cancer deaths fuel toxic-chemical fears (nypost.com) — San Juan Capistrano public sports fields and local school campuses are moving toward organic turf management as part of a broader Orange County retreat from synthetic weedkillers. Newport Beach just voted to eliminate synthetic herbicides on its athletic fields, while Capistrano Unified has paused herbicide use locally amid heightened concern over toxic chemicals and children's health.
   

• Escapee Linked To String Of OC Burglaries Behind Bars Again (patch.com) — San Juan Capistrano residents are among those affected by a regional burglary ring whose convicted member, Juan David Veramancini, is back in custody after escaping a prison fire camp. Authorities say he was tied to multiple 2021 break-ins across South Orange County communities, including Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita, before being caught after a Newport Beach pursuit.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: Trixie ate her biggest meal to date yesterday.
    Thanks to a Next Door food suggestion, tried a different wet food and had this success. Very thankful!! she seems to be doing well.. will know more… (Nextdoor Troy Homes)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Laguna Niguel, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 54 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found this… (Nextdoor Alipaz/Paseo Adelanto)
  • Stater Bros. Markets posted a job opening for Grocery General Merchandise Clerk in Ladera Ranch. Apply here.
  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Future Opening: Overnight Custodian in Laguna Niguel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

  • Days-Long Scorcher Triggers Heat Advisory In Dana Point; Where To Keep Cool (patch.com)
  • Longtime SCLAC Commissioner Curtis Passes (lacba.org)
  • Orange County Supervisors Deal with Dana Point Harbor Hotels in the Dark (voiceofoc.org)

Laguna Niguel

  • Dogs To Take The Streets In Laguna Niguel For Community Pack Walk: What To Know (patch.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Unconscious Person Pulled From Surf In Laguna Beach: Police (patch.com)
  • Dangerous Surf Hits Laguna Beach Coast This Week: Advisory (patch.com)

Ok San Juan Capistrano! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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