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🌱 Patch AM: Why did San Juan Capistrano’s addiction-treatment Medicaid spending spike over 600%?
Also check out La Dolce Vita on the Green on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar
Morning San Juan Capistrano! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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!)
- 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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- La Dolce Vita on the Green →
Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Camino Real Playhouse Grand Opening →
31896 Plaza Dr, Suite c5, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
9:00 am - Queen Nation →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm - Tommy Emmanuel →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7:00 pm - The Box Tops →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Labor Day Observed (No School)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - CYPRESS â Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)
Anaheim Union High School District https://bit.ly/CHSchat
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
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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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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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