Nov 2, 2026
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The Free Community Event on November 2 at Max Berg Plaza Park Will Honor Loved Ones with Cultural Activities, a Community Altar, and an Art Competition.

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The Popular Free, Family-Friendly Event, Featuring a Wide Range of Vehicles, Is Set to Regularly Gather at the Outlets at San Clemente, with a Specific Date Noted for October 24, 2026.

Oct 25

Girls Finish Second and Boys Take Third in Sweepstakes Races at Oak Canyon Park, with Several Local Athletes Achieving Top Individual Results.

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A Two-Night Series Highlighting Diverse Performers and Fostering Community Engagement Kicks Off This Friday Evening in San Clemente.

Oct 24

Orange County Line Service Between Laguna Niguel/mission Viejo and Oceanside Will Halt for Five Days Next Week as Coastal Cities Brace for Elevated Ocean Levels.

Oct 24

National Weather Service Confirms Strong Winds, Not a Tornado, Hit Wednesday Evening, Adding to a Series of Recent Emergencies for the City.

Oct 24

City Leaders Are Prioritizing the Expansion of an Existing Facility Over New Construction, Aiming to Create a Larger Venue for Community Performances and Potential School District Collaborations.

Oct 24

Orange County Line Trains Will Not Run Between Laguna Niguel/mission Viejo and Oceanside for Five Days Starting Monday, Metrolink Announced Thursday.

Oct 24

The National Weather Service Is Surveying Reported Tree Damage in San Clemente as a Strong October Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Other Weather Hazards Across Southern California.

Oct 22

A Key Public Meeting Is Scheduled to Present Nature-Based Solutions for Surf Beach, Following Recent Erosion, While Local Longboarders Achieved Strong Finishes and Women Celebrated Surfing at Doheny State Beach.

Oct 22

The LOSSAN Rail Corridor, a Vital Link for Commuters, Was Shut Down for Weeks in Early 2025, Highlighting Broader Challenges of Coastal Erosion and Growing Wildfire Threats From a Changing Climate Across the South Orange County Coast.

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Crews in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano Shifted From Fire Cleanup to Safeguarding the 570-Acre Norte Fire Burn Scar From Potential Mudslides, While Coastal Cities Reinforced Defenses Against Incoming Weather and King Tides.

Oct 21

A San Clemente Arts and Culture Committee Member Outlines His Priorities for the City's First Directly Elected Mayoral Role, Focusing on Beach Protection, Downtown Parking, and Cultural Expansion.

Oct 21

The San Clemente-Based Environmental Group's 2026 State of the Beach Report Warns Against Temporary Coastal Barriers, Citing Local Railroad Riprap and Finding Most States Unprepared.

Oct 21

The Surfrider Foundation's New Report Highlights How Temporary Coastal Armoring Nationwide, Including Along the Railroad Corridor Here, Is Becoming Permanent and Eroding Beaches.

Oct 21

The Lexus Trestles Pro Will Serve as Stop No. 9 of the Championship Tour, Bringing Elite Surfing to Lower Trestles as the World Title Hunt Intensifies.

Oct 20

Weekend Races on Saturday, Oct. 24, Will Bring Early Morning Street Closures and Traffic Detours to City Streets, According to the City of San Clemente.

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The San Clemente Downtown Business Association’s "Treat Street" Event Invites Costumed Families to Collect Candy From Shops on Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Oct 20

A Recent Wildfire Near San Juan Capistrano Adds to Ongoing Challenges From El Niño-Driven Coastal Erosion, Jeopardizing Homes, Beaches, and the Critical Coastal Rail Line.

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The 570-Acre Blaze, Which Destroyed or Damaged Seven Homes and Prompted Significant Evacuations, Is Still Under Investigation.

Oct 19

A Rapidly Spreading Brush Fire, Driven by Fierce Santa Ana Winds, Destroyed Structures in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano on Friday, Forcing Widespread Evacuations and Early School Dismissals.

Oct 18

Some Residents Are Returning Home as the Norte Fire, Which Has Burned up to 570 Acres, Sees 5% Containment Overnight.

Oct 17

A Wildfire Burned 570 Acres Across Both Cities, Prompting Thousands of Residents to Evacuate and Impacting Local Schools, with No Containment Reported Saturday.

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Decision Diverts $1.38 Million in City Funds, Suspends Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program for Two Years to Seize a Quick-Turnaround Opportunity.

Oct 17

Driven by Santa Ana Winds, a Friday Blaze Destroyed Multimillion-Dollar Homes, Closed a Freeway Off-Ramp, and Led to Early School Dismissals Across Both Cities.

Oct 17