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Cheers San Clemente! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Remember Sam Darnold’s Triton days? See his latest NFL throwback moment

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

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 63 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seahawks' Sam Darnold records rare stat vs. Panthers (yakimaherald.com) — Former San Clemente High School standout Sam Darnold briefly flashed his old linebacker skills while quarterbacking the Seahawks in a 27–10 win over Carolina, recording his first NFL tackle on a controversial fumble play. The game recap highlights his mixed performance, disputed officiating calls, and key injuries that affected Seattle’s receiving corps.
   

📸 Around San Clemente

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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★ Featured events ★

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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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest
  650 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• City Hall Closed - Year End Closure
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am
• Oh So Cute Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Aliso Viejo , 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Suite 100D , Aliso Viejo
  9:00 am
• 2-Day New Year Camp (Mon 29th & Tue 30th)
  Cox Sports Park , 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy , Ladera Ranch
  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

Wednesday December 31

• 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

Thursday January 1

• City Hall Closed - New Year's Day
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am
• First Thursdays Art Walk
  Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce , 357 Glenneyre , Laguna Beach
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Zero Trash Initiative
  Cinepolis Theater , 30632 Santa Margarita Parkway , Rancho Santa Margarita
  9:45 am

Tuesday January 6

• Strength & Conditioning - Laguna Niguel, CA 2026
  Sea Country Community Center , 24602 Aliso Creek Rd , Laguna Niguel
  12:15 pm

Monday February 23

• EIP - IN-PERSON COURSE: Embolization Innovation Program - Terumo Neuro in Aliso Viejo, CA on February 23-24, 2026
  Terumo Neuro , 35 Enterprise , Aliso Viejo
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Leader III in San Clemente. Apply here.
• PrideStaff posted a job opening for Production Associate in San Clemente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Clemente here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

• USCG Cutter 'Narwhal' to Visit Dana Point (patch.com)
• Waterfall draws crowds to Dana Point after days of rain (nbclosangeles.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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