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🌱 Patch AM: How a coastal drilling fight could affect San Juan Capistrano’s shores
Also check out Chanukah Comedy Night with Sandy Hackett on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar

Hi there, San Juan Capistrano! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a coastal drilling fight could affect San Juan Capistrano’s shores
Also on today's calendar: Chanukah Comedy Night with Sandy Hackett and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in San Juan Capistranofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in San Juan Capistranofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Solana Beach approves resolution against offshore drilling (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A proposed expansion of offshore drilling along California’s coast is drawing opposition from local leaders, including U.S. Rep. Mike Levin of San Juan Capistrano, who has introduced a bill to ban such drilling. Solana Beach’s City Council just passed a resolution against new leases, citing tourism and environmental risks, and a public comment period on the federal plan runs through Jan. 23.
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📸 Around San Juan Capistrano
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano
★ Featured events ★
- Chanukah Comedy Night with Sandy Hackett
Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach, 30804 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
6:30 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- San Juan Capistrano Support Group
31451 Rancho Viejo Rd , San Juan Capistrano
7:30 pm - LWS December Book Club: 'A Killing Cold' by Kate Alice Marshall
Ciao Pasta , 31661 Camino Capistrano #205 , San Juan Capistrano
6:30 pm - Native American Basket Weaving Demonstrations
Mission San Juan Capistrano , 26801 Old Mission Rd , San Juan Capistrano
10:00 am - San Juan Capistrano - Dog dental cleaning
Pets Plus , 32022 Camino Capistrano , San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano , 26801 Old Mission Rd , San Juan Capistrano
10:00 am - Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles vs Coastal Academy
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools , 32032 Del Obispo St , San Juan Capistrano
4:30 pm - Phil Vandermost: Acoustic at Trevor's at the Tracks
Trevor's at the Tracks , 26701 Verdugo St , San Juan Capistrano
7:00 pm - Nutcracker (SAT) 2PM
San Juan Hills High School , 29211 Stallion Ridge , San Juan Capistrano
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 San Juan Capistrano Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Optimal Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Sea Country Community Center , 24602 Aliso Creek Rd , Laguna Niguel
10:00 am - Winter Wonder Workout with EJ - Laguna Niguel, CA 2025
Sea Country Community Center , 24602 Aliso Creek Rd , Laguna Niguel
10:30 am - Sip + Shop ft. Local Vendors, Tattoos, Botox + More!
HŌM Dana Point , 24452 Del Prado Ave Ste. A , Dana Point
4:00 pm - Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers , 30111 Crown Valley Parkway , Laguna Niguel
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors!!
To wrap up my government class, I was tasked to create an informative flyer on a chosen issue. I’m sure we all know the local coyotes and may have… (Nextdoor Village San Juan Capistrano)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Overnight Retail Merchandiser in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
- Best Buy posted a job opening for Supervisor, Customer Service - Pac Sales in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dana Point
- Gray Whale Stuns In First Sighting Of The Season In Dana Point (patch.com)
- 12 Hotels and Resorts Worth Visiting for Holiday Festivities (nerdwallet.com)
- This California Beach Town Is the 'Whale-watching Capital of the World'—and the Holidays Are the Perfect Time to Visit (travelandleisure.com)
Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade welcomes Santa to town (mercedsunstar.com)
San Clemente
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