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In today's newsletter:

• Why a San Clemente rehab bed for a former TV star sits empty
• How San Clemente’s Sam Darnold can cash in with a win Sunday

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

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Ned's Declassified' star Daniel Curtis Lee shares what went wrong in Tylor Chase motel stay, seeks other ways to help (statenews.net) — A rehabilitation facility in San Clemente has a room ready for former child actor Tylor Chase, but he has repeatedly declined to enter treatment despite outreach from former co-stars. The story follows Daniel Curtis Lee’s attempts to secure shelter and longer-term help for Chase, highlighting the open rehab option in San Clemente and broader challenges in getting people into care.
   

• Sam Darnold being tidy coming back to Carolina tops Seahawks' keys at Panthers (thenewstribune.com) — San Clemente native Sam Darnold is drawing national attention as he leads the Seattle Seahawks toward a potential NFC West title, with a key game against his former Carolina Panthers. The article breaks down how his Carolina years reshaped his career, what he must fix to cut down turnovers, and the matchup keys that could decide Sunday’s game.
   

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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

Sunday December 28

• Snow White Christmas
  The Laguna Playhouse , 606 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach
  4:00 pm
• Dana Wharf Sunset Wine Cruise
  Dana Wharf , 34675 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  5:30 pm
• Trevors At the Tracks Duo
  Trevor's at the Tracks , 26701 Verdugo St , San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
• Reggae Sunday: Lesterfari Kings Music
  Ivan'z House Live , 1740 S Coast Hwy 2nd Floor , Laguna Beach
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight Dana Point: 90s Unplugged
  The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel , One Ritz Carlton Dr , Dana Point
  8:45 pm

Monday December 29

• City Hall Closed - Year End Closure
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am
• 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

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

• San Juan Capistrano Year in Review: Growth and Progress in 2025 (picketfencemedia.com)

Dana Point

• USCG Cutter 'Narwhal' to Visit Dana Point (patch.com)
• Waterfall draws crowds to Dana Point after days of rain (nbclosangeles.com)
• 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Harbor Revitalization, Traditional Events Continue to Shape Dana Point (picketfencemedia.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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