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23 March 2026

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In today’s newsletter:

Can San Clemente upset higher seeds at Best of the West?

Also on today’s calendar:

The Coast Vintage Market

and 4 more events.

Today’s riddle:

What tastes better than it smells? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Friday:

Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

Saturday:

Windy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 53.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

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News we’re reading

• Mira Costa boys volleyball heads to San Diego for Best of the West Invitational

San Clemente’s boys volleyball team enters the prestigious Best of the West Invitational in San Diego as the No. 8 seed, joining top programs like Mira Costa and Loyola. Pool play starts Friday at Alliant University, with top finishers advancing to the Gold Division on Saturday. Local fans can track how the Tritons fare against elite regional competition.

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Upcoming Events in San Clemente

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Featured events

Sunday March 8

The Coast Vintage Market

Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills

8:00 am

Tuesday March 24

Special Film Screening – Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media

29211 Stallion Ridge, San Juan Capistrano

6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday March 7

South OC Cars & Coffee

Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente

9:00 am

San Clemente Library: Sensory Playtime

OC Library – San Clemente Branch, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente

10:30 am

Sunday March 8

Pup in Bloom Cake Studio

Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, 122 S El Camino Real, San Clemente

2:00 pm

Sunday March 15

The Cottage

Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente

2:00 pm

Saturday March 21

South OC Cars & Coffee

Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente

9:00 am

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Events Nearby

Friday March 6

Festival of Whales Carnival

Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point

12:00 pm

Yin Immersion – 50 Hour Training Begins — iHeartYoga

iHeartYoga, 34207 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 201, Dana Point

5:00 pm

The Smith’s Tribute Night with live performance by Nowhere Fast!

26701 Verdugo St Garage, 26701 Verdugo St Suite B, San Juan Capistrano

8:00 pm

Candlelight Dana Point: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point

8:45 pm

Saturday March 7

Dana Point Farmer’s Market

La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point

9:00 am

Art Lessons in the Wild: Wyland’s Whale & Dolphin Adventure

Dana Wharf, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point

9:00 am

Zero Trash Initiative

Cinépolis, 30632 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita

9:45 am

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Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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Ok San Clemente!

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Your tongue

(Thank you Don H. for sending it in!)

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