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What's up San Clemente! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will San Clemente’s new mayor change with elections next year?
  • Could San Onofre’s nuclear waste finally move off our coastline?

Also on today's calendar: San Clemente Choral Society--Gifts of Light & Song and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Clemente City Council Selects Rick Loeffler as New Mayor (picketfencemedia.com) — San Clemente’s City Council has chosen Rick Loeffler as mayor for 2026 and reappointed Steve Knoblock as mayor pro tem after a series of split votes. The decision comes just before the city shifts from council-selected mayors to a directly elected mayor next fall, marking a major change in how local leadership is chosen.
   

• County Supervisors OK Proposal To Relocate Spent Nuclear Fuel (patch.com) — San Diego County supervisors have unanimously backed exploring partnerships to move or reprocess spent nuclear fuel stored at the nearby San Onofre plant, citing safety and cost concerns. The move references a recent 3.1 earthquake near San Clemente and supports legislation by Rep. Mike Levin of San Clemente, which could affect coastal communities along potential transport routes.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

  • Three-Peat Champs: Murrieta's Tri City Gators punch ticket to Nationals (myvalleynews.com)
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Dana Point

  • Gloria Dei Church to Offer 'Blue Christmas' Service for Those Experiencing Loss (patch.com)
  • The Best Food and Dining Trends of 2025, According to Eater Editors (eater.com)
  • No injuries after boat crashes at Dana Point harbor (cbsnews.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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