🌱 Patch AM: Could a JSerra star become the Dodgers’ next big draft steal?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could a JSerra star become the Dodgers’ next big draft steal?

Also on today's calendar: Chanukah Comedy Night with Sandy Hackett .

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who will the Dodgers take with their first pick in the '26 Draft? (mlb.com) — A standout JSerra Catholic High School outfielder from San Juan Capistrano, Blake Bowen, is highlighted as a strong possibility for the Dodgers’ first pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. National analysts praise his rare mix of power, speed, and arm strength, suggesting he could stick in center field or become a big bat in right, putting a local prep star squarely on the Dodgers’ radar.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Country Christmas in San Juan Capistrano
  Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection, 26907 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Chanukah Comedy Night with Sandy Hackett
  Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach , 30804 Coast Hwy , Laguna Beach
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
  No Square Theatre , 384 Legion St , Laguna Beach
  2:00 pm
• Sunsets with Santa
  Pier , 622 Avenida Del Mar , San Clemente
  3:00 pm
• Blue Lotus Sound Journey
  FICUS , 143 Los Obreros Ln , San Clemente
  4:00 pm
• Emmanuel - The Shepherd is Near
  Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center , 235 Forest Ave , Laguna Beach
  5:00 pm
• Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights Cruise
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  6:00 pm
• 50th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Regular City Council Meeting
  City Hall Council Chambers , 30111 Crown Valley Parkway , Laguna Niguel
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer
  Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa , 25135 Park Lantern , Dana Point
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Donate Christmas Gifts for San Clemente's Adopted Marine Corps Unit
  San Clemente Chamber of Commerce , 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200 , San Clemente

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America posted a job opening for Athletic & Wellness Director in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

• Golden Jubilee boat parade shines in Dana Point Harbor (ocregister.com)
• Tree Lighting at La Plaza Park Kicks Off Dana Point Holiday Season (picketfencemedia.com)

Laguna Niguel

• All About Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's Relationship (and Their Baby on the Way!) (people.com)

San Clemente

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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