🌱 Patch AM: How San Clemente’s rival coach earned The Times’ top football honor

Morning San Clemente! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How San Clemente’s rival coach earned The Times’ top football honor

Also on today's calendar: Trabuco Hills High School Marching Unit Performing in the 2026 London News Years Day Parade.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 64, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Rain, heavy at times, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos (fresnobee.com) — San Clemente football fans will recognize their Tritons as the league rival Los Alamitos defeated to capture the CIF Southern Section Division 2 title, a win played on San Clemente’s home field. The feature spotlights Los Alamitos coach Ray Fenton’s “neighborhood kids” roster and why his leadership earned him The Times’ 2025 football coach of the year honor.
   

📸 Around San Clemente

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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Thursday January 1

• Trabuco Hills High School Marching Unit Performing in the 2026 London News Years Day Parade
  London, UK on PBS SoCal
  5:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• 2-Day Christmas Camp (Mon 22nd & Tue 23rd) - Ladera Ranch, CA 2025
  Cox Sports Park , 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy , Ladera Ranch
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Tai Chi / Qigong Lake Forest
  Mountain View Park , 24061 Dylan Ave , Lake Forest
  3:00 pm
• City Council Meeting - CANCELED
  City Council Chambers , 22112 El Paseo , Rancho Santa Margarita
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• City Hall Closed - Christmas Day
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am

Friday December 26

• City Hall Closed - Year End Closure
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am
• Bling it On! Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Aliso Viejo , 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Suite 100D , Aliso Viejo
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

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

Monday December 29

• 2-Day New Year Camp (Mon 29th & Tue 30th)
  Cox Sports Park , 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy , Ladera Ranch
  9:00 am
• Oh So Cute Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Aliso Viejo , 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Suite 100D , Aliso Viejo
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills
  In-N-Out Burger , 24001 Avenida De La Carlota , Laguna Hills
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Today I went to a friend's house for their child's birthday party.
  As soon as I stepped into the yard, I was stunned by the sight of the bubble machine. The entire yard was filled with bubbles, like a soft sea of… (Nextdoor Mira Costa)

• Nike, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate, PT - San Clemente in San Clemente. Apply here.
• Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Dec. 11-18) (modbee.com)
• LA to San Diego Drive: Your Perfect Weekend Road Trip (justluxe.com)

Ok San Clemente! 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

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