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You won't want to miss Sacred Rest Ceremony: Winter Solstice on the San Clemente Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How San Clemente’s new hotels aim to cash in on 2028
Also on today's calendar: San Clemente Library: Sensory Playtime.
Find out what's happening in San Clementefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in San Clementefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brea Leaders Eye Airbnb Pilot Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics (voiceofoc.org) — San Clemente is gearing up to host surfing events for the 2028 Olympics at Lower Trestles, spurring new hotel development to capture more visitor tax revenue compared with nearby Dana Point. The story centers on Brea’s proposed Airbnb pilot program, but highlights how both cities are racing to expand lodging ahead of the World Cup and Olympics tourism surge. 
📸 Around San Clemente
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente
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★ Featured events ★
- Sacred Rest Ceremony: Winter Solstice
Twin Star Yoga, 657 Camino De Los Mares #134, San Clemente
6:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- San Clemente Library: Sensory Playtime
OC Library - San Clemente Branch , 242 Avenida Del Mar , San Clemente
10:30 am
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Native American Basket Weaving Demonstrations
Mission San Juan Capistrano , 26801 Old Mission Rd , San Juan Capistrano
10:00 am - Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa , 25135 Park Lantern , Dana Point
5:30 pm - San Juan Capistrano - Dog dental cleaning
Pets Plus , 32022 Camino Capistrano , San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano , 26801 Old Mission Rd , San Juan Capistrano
10:00 am - Winter Celebration - Laguna Niguel, CA 2025
Sea Country Community Center , 24602 Aliso Creek Rd , Laguna Niguel
1:30 pm - Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles vs Coastal Academy
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools , 32032 Del Obispo St , San Juan Capistrano
4:30 pm - KNOLLS RESTAURANT
Knolls Restaurant , 29971 Alicia Pkwy , Laguna Niguel
6:00 pm - Cocktail Class: Apres Ski
HŌM Dana Point , 24452 Del Prado Ave Ste. A , Dana Point
6:00 pm - Candlelight Dana Point: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel , One Ritz Carlton Dr , Dana Point
6:30 pm - Holiday Songs with Pacific Vocale Series
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel , One Ritz Carlton Dr , Dana Point
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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- D-Tek Live Bee Removal — (760) 224-3040
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Local military veteran launches "Puzzles Supporting Alzheimer's" —Bob Sandelman Read on Patch
- Christmas Decor and Clothing 50% Off at Coral Thrift Shop in San Clemente! —Coral Thrift Read on Patch
- Looking for a trustworthy housekeeper for deep cleaning, then twice a month in the San Clemente PierBowl area.
The job includes 2 bedrooms, an office, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, and stairs. (Nextdoor S El Camino)
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for SMT Machine Operator in San Clemente. Apply here.
- 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Sales and Service Associate in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
- New Year's Eve: 5 dinners in Orange County that are worth the splurge (ocregister.com)
- West Coast Tire & Services Expands Auto Repair Services to San Clemente Market (jacksonville.com)
Dana Point
- Mike Killebrew, Dana Point's retiring city manager, lauded for leadership and community service (ocregister.com)
- After nearly 25 years, Gemmell's in Dana Point announces closure (ocregister.com)
- DUI driver arrested after crashing into a fence in coastal O.C. (newsantaana.com)
Laguna Niguel
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