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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 will the San Clemente mudslide affect your train commute today?
  • How one little Frenchie turned San Clemente love into a film.
  • Which Triton teams are surging as league play kicks off?

Also on today's calendar: Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in San Clementefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in San Clementefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mudslide Shuts Down Train Tracks Near South OC Pier (patch.com) — Train service was halted between the San Clemente Pier and Oceanside after a mudslide along the San Clemente Beach Trail, drawing firefighters and search dogs to check for victims. Officials say nearby cliff-top homes were not damaged or threatened, but rail travelers should expect ongoing disruption while crews address the slide.
   

• Eben, the French Bulldog: Finding Connection and Building Relationship (sanclementejournal.com) — A beloved French bulldog named Eben inspired his San Clemente family and neighbors through years of beachside walks, mountain hikes, and a courageous battle with cancer. His story became an award-winning short film and local fundraisers, all celebrating San Clemente’s coastal lifestyle and community spirit. Owner Renee now also counsels residents coping with the loss of pets.
   

• TRITONS ROUNDUP: Boys Soccer Advances to SoCal Classic title match (picketfencemedia.com) — San Clemente High School teams are heading into South Coast League play with boys soccer, girls soccer, and both basketball squads all rebounding strongly after tough stretches and tournaments. Local fans can catch multiple home league openers this week, including boys soccer hosting Mission Viejo and boys basketball starting their three-peat quest against Dana Hills.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Bull Terrier found in Talega last night was reunited with his family today.
    Thank you everyone for the sightings and kind words. He's a good boy, and we hope we don't see him running loose anytime soon! (Nextdoor Forster Ranch)
  • Tonight I'm performing complimentary table side, close-up Magic!
    And, it's 2 for 1 hamburgers at Hennessy's Dana Point! Hope to see you there! (Nextdoor Vera Cruz)
  • PrideStaff posted a job opening for Production Associate AM Shift in San Clemente. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Catering Lead in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Orange County restaurants opening in 2026 to put on your radar (ocregister.com)
  • Orange County boys soccer: JSerra trying to build another championship team (modbee.com)

Dana Point

  • This Dana Point Oceanarium Holds the Real-Life Sea Creature That Inspired SpongeBob's "Patrick" Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • Dana Point Beachside Hotel Closes Its Doors (patch.com)

Laguna Niguel

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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