🌱 Patch AM: How a San Clemente High alum is reshaping Arizona’s defense

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In today's newsletter:

• How a San Clemente High alum is reshaping Arizona’s defense

Also on today's calendar: Saddleback Valley Conservative Women's Network.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, MeiPearl H.!

Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 46.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arizona continues to build defense, offensive line in the transfer portal (tucson.com) — A former San Clemente High School football standout, linebacker Matai Tagoa'i, is transferring from USC to Arizona, adding depth to the Wildcats’ defense. The story details how Arizona is rebuilding its roster through the transfer portal, highlighting Tagoa'i’s local roots, recruiting pedigree, and the broader mix of incoming linemen, defensive backs, and linebackers joining the program.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 15

• Porsches & Pizza San Clemente — Orange Coast Region
  Blaze Pizza, 225 W Avenida Vista Hermosa Suite A, San Clemente
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 22

• Saddleback Valley Conservative Women's Network
  Hampton Suites in Lake Forest
  5:30 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic - By Appointment Only
  Bell Tower Regional Community Center , 22232 El Paseo , Rancho Santa Margarita
  8:00 am
• Lovely Lavender Mountains
  Pinot's Palette , 22235 El Paseo B , Rancho Santa Margarita
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Coffee Chat with the LFCC: Brewing Up Business Over Coffee & Conversations
  El Pollo Loco , 23601 El Toro Road , Lake Forest
  7:45 am
• Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Blue Moon Rising
  Pinot's Palette , 22235 El Paseo B , Rancho Santa Margarita
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• San Juan Capistrano Farmer’s Market
  Farmakis Farms , 29932 Camino Capistrano , San Juan Capistrano
  9:00 am

Saturday January 17

• Farmers Market and Crafts
  North Paseo , 25282 Marguerite Pkwy , Mission Viejo
  9:00 am

Thursday January 22

• Chart House - Frank Family Wine Dinner - Dana Point
  Chart House , 34442 Street of the Green Lantern , Dana Point
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 24

• Dana Point Farmers Market & Crafts Vendors
  La Plaza Park , 34111 La Plaza , Dana Point
  9:00 am

Monday January 26

• Magic Hunks
  Los Cabos Sports Bar & Grill , 20702 Lake Forest Dr , Lake Forest
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in San Juan Capistrano, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 17 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found… (Nextdoor Tocayo Ridge)
• Tonight I was biking home and got blindsided by two- what seems to be middle school kids also on their bike, without any lights.
  I called out and told em to turn their lights on cause I could barely see ‘em and didn’t want them to get hurt. I don’t blame these kids, but to the… (Nextdoor Las Palmas)

• INTERACTION 24 LLC posted a job opening for Shipping & Dock Coordinator in San Clemente. Apply here.
• JobsQuest posted a job opening for Recreation Leader in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

• Glenn Hughes cancels US tour due to ‘minor health issue' (everettpost.com)
• Clerk-Recorder on Wheels will take services on the road in OC (ocregister.com)
• GLENN HUGHES Calls Off Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Over ‘Minor Health Issue' (metaladdicts.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I think I’m coming down with something!
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