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Good morning to you San Juan Capistrano! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what damage vandals caused at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Also on today's calendar: Trabuco Hills High School Marching Unit Performing in the 2026 London News Years Day Parade and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain at times in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
• Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Famed South OC Mission Vandalized (patch.com) — Vandalism at Mission San Juan Capistrano this week left broken glass, toppled signs, and other debris scattered around the historic site, though staff say all damage is repairable. Mission leaders emphasized their commitment to preserving a peaceful visitor experience and noted that donor support will help fund swift repairs while authorities investigate who is responsible.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Education | Eco-Tots
  The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• San Juan Capistrano Farmer’s Market
  Farmakis Farms , 29932 Camino Capistrano , San Juan Capistrano
  9:00 am
• Jeff Livingstone @ Capo Leisure House
  Capo Leisure House , 31872 Paseo Adelanto , San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
• Shawn Jones Acoustic
  Trevor's at the Tracks , 26701 Verdugo St , San Juan Capistrano
  7:00 pm
• Devotional - Depeche Mode Experience
  The Coach House Concert Hall , 33157 Camino Capistrano , San Juan Capistrano
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Education | Eco-Tots
  The Ecology Center , 32701 Alipaz St , San Juan Capistrano
  9:00 am
• 3 Mile Radius: 3MR @ Trevor's at the Tracks!
  Trevor's at the Tracks , 26701 Verdugo St , San Juan Capistrano
  11:00 am
• CeltHickMusic @ Hennessey’s SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
  Hennessey's Tavern , 31761 Camino Capistrano , San Juan Capistrano
  1:00 pm

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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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Totally Toys Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Dana Point , 34255 Pacific Coast Hwy #113 , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Dana Wharf Sunset Wine Cruise
  Dana Wharf , 34675 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  5:30 pm
• Candlelight Dana Point: Tribute to Metallica
  The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel , One Ritz Carlton Dr , Dana Point
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• South OC Cars & Coffee
  Outlets at San Clemente , 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa , San Clemente
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

• 9-Foot Waves, 40 MPH Winds And Flooding Possible In Dana Point Wednesday (patch.com)
• Crumbl Cookies store closures: See the list of doomed locations, even as the company plots a 2026 expansion (fastcompany.com)

San Clemente

• Daniel Curtis Lee reunites with Ned's Declassified costar Tylor Chase amid his battle with homelessness (ew.com)
• California's 351-Mile Coastal Train Route Was Named One Of The ‘Most Beautiful In The U.S.' — Famous For Its Sweeping Beach Views And Historic Stops (secretlosangeles.com)
• Newport Harbor girls' water polo takes second at Bill Barnett Holiday Cup (latimes.com)

Laguna Beach

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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