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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 a San Clemente teen turned tech frustration into a national honor
  • Can San Clemente stay atop the league in Friday’s home showdown?
  • How a San Clemente-raised surfer built an 11-year riverside sanctuary

Also on today's calendar: Saddleback Valley Conservative Women's Network and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Margaret's Student Wins Congressional Award Gold Certificate (picketfencemedia.com) — A San Clemente high schooler has earned Congress’ top youth service honor for creating Silver Tech, a nonprofit that teaches seniors how to confidently use their iPhones. Liam Newton, a St. Margaret’s student, wrote an instructional book and now leads patient, hands-on workshops at senior centers, including Laguna Woods Village, helping older adults connect safely with family and technology.
   

• Orange County boys soccer top 10: Mater Dei moves into No. 1 position (mercedsunstar.com) — San Clemente High’s boys soccer team is sitting atop the South Coast League after shutout wins over Mission Viejo and San Juan Hills, and now hosts El Toro in a key home match Friday. The Tritons’ strong 5-3-1 record keeps them firmly in Orange County’s top five, with league implications riding on this next game.
   

• This Is What Cyrus Sutton Has Been Building for 11 Years (surfer.com) — A well-known surfer and filmmaker who grew up surfing around San Clemente has spent the last 11 years transforming riverfront land in Oregon into The Gorge Onsen, a handcrafted hot-springs-inspired retreat. In a wide-ranging interview, he explains how early days in Southern California lineups and time in Japan shaped his love of onsen culture, craft, and nature-focused design.
   

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  • A six-vehicle crash on southbound I-15 north of Via Rancho Parkway blocked both HOV lanes and the #1 lane, with one person hospitalized and the driver of a silver Toyota Prius fleeing the scene.
    6:09AM on Jan 13: A six-vehicle crash on southbound I-15 north of Via Rancho Parkway, involving a red Honda Civic, white work van, Toyota Camry, Ford… (Nextdoor )
  • Another fun day on the trails with Tucker!
    This fun guy is looking for an active family to call his own. He’s almost 8 months old, potty and crate trained. He’s being fostered in San Clemente,… (Nextdoor Talega)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • City of San Clemente California posted a job opening for Ocean Lifeguard Trainee in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Glenn Hughes Cancels Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Due to Health Issue (wmgk.com)
  • Reform for California's fraud-plagued addiction treatment in 2026? (ocregister.com)
  • OC Diagnostics Hiring Rises After Four Year Drop - Orange County Business Journal (ocbj.com)

Dana Point

  • B2i Digital Joins 38th Annual ROTH Conference as Marketing Partner (apnews.com)
  • OCTA Board Selects New Chairman (mynewsla.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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