🌱 Patch AM: Why a massive battery project in San Juan Capistrano is suddenly paused

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a massive battery project in San Juan Capistrano is suddenly paused

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 one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rain, heavy at times; windy, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
• Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Company proposing battery storage project in San Juan Capistrano says looking at new locations (ocregister.com) — A major battery storage project planned for San Juan Capistrano is now on hold, as Engie North America asks the state to pause its application and looks for alternative sites. The move voids the land sale from Saddleback Church and follows strong pushback from nearby residents worried about fire and environmental risks, while still leaving open the possibility of a similar project elsewhere.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• San Juan Capistrano Support Group
  31451 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano
  7:30 pm

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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
• Education | Eco-Tots
  The Ecology Center , 32701 Alipaz St , San Juan Capistrano
  9:00 am
• Jeff Livingstone @ Capo Leisure House
  Capo Leisure House , 31872 Paseo Adelanto , San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 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

Tuesday December 23

• Special Zoning Administrator Meeting
  City of San Clemente City Hall , 910 Calle Negocio , San Clemente
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Dana Point Harbor Farmer’s Market
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Feast of the Seven Fishes | Christmas Eve Dinner at Montage Laguna Beach 2025 — The Orange County City Guide
  Montage Laguna Beach , 30801 Coast Hwy , Laguna Beach
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Need a licensed ASAP.
  My go to plumber set an appointment for last Friday and ever showed up. Next text or called me. This is for clearing a kitchen sink drain. It… (Nextdoor Connemara By The Sea)

• Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 00636, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
• PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Clemente

• Former Nickelodeon Star Tylor Chase Refusing Treatment, Housing From Police (tmz.com)
• Ramaswamy-Backed Ambros Launches with $125M - Orange County Business Journal (ocbj.com)
• Cypress boys basketball stacks up wins over highly ranked OC teams (ocregister.com)

Laguna Beach

• We Would Have Definitely RSVP'd Yes to These 2025 Celebrity Weddings (eonline.com)
• Ruby Franke's Ex Kevin Franke Remarries After Child Abuse Scandal (eonline.com)
• American: New York – Santa Ana (Orange County), California (and vice versa). $231 (Basic Economy) / $331 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes (theflightdeal.com)

Lake Forest

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