San Clemente Times

06/12/2026

Two businesses in San Clemente’s Old Town Plaza suffered damage during an early-morning break-in on Saturday, June 6, after suspects shattered storefront windows and stole cash before fleeing the scene.

06/12/2026

Birders across Southern California took notice last month after a rare tropical seabird turned up off the coasts of Dana Point and San Clemente. Details at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/rare-frigatebird-spotted-by-dana-wharf-captains-off-dana-point-coast/article_07cd5ac1-81c2-4faa-9ec3-31a236768d84.html.

📸: Spencer Williams/Dana Wharf

06/11/2026

The San Clemente Little League’s Single A Padres capped off a perfect season with a thrilling 6-5, walk-off victory against the Angels in the championship game at Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Read more at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/sports-and-outdoors/brandon-smith-returns-from-injury-with-walk-off-hit-to-win-little-league-title/article_a1479d4e-25b8-489a-9adf-ff5658ccc46a.html.

06/11/2026

Though a wet, rainy winter and resulting runoff pollution negatively affected water quality along Southern California beaches, most Dana Point and San Clemente beaches still earned high grades on Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card this year. Details at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/dana-point-beaches-receive-high-grades-in-heal-the-bay-s-beach-report-card/article_48f35648-7859-404a-9a10-902836c4c32f.html.

📸: Andrea Papagianis Camacho

06/10/2026

What started as a simple complaint during a family dog walk has grown into an award-winning pet brand with national ambitions for San Clemente resident Jenni Morse and her family. More on this at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/eye-on-sc/san-clemente-mom-sons-turn-dog-walking-frustration-into-award-winning-business/article_3b6be553-5567-4d0d-af90-f7a150c40062.html.

06/10/2026

The creativity of student filmmakers took center stage at the 7th annual Triton Film Festival as students from San Clemente High School premiered 11 original short films before a packed crowd inside the school’s Triton Center.

The creativity of student filmmakers took center stage at the 7th annual Triton Film Festival as students from San Clemente High School premiered 11 original short films before a packed

06/09/2026

An evening filled with surfboards, hugs and emotional speeches brought the San Clemente surf community together as All Swell Surf Co celebrated the latest recipients of its “Wave Makers” sponsorship program — an initiative recognizing young girls who spread positivity, kindness and encouragement both in and out of the water. Read more at sanclementetimes.com/eye-on-sc/all-swell-surf-celebrates-3-wave-makers-sponsorship-recipients/article_9f99e564-f1a6-4c9d-92cc-63bdce6f1214.html.

📸: Angélica Escobar

06/08/2026

Uncertainty surrounding public access to the inland trails of San Onofre State Beach’s Parcel 1 has sparked concern among local recreation groups after it was removed from California State Parks’ newly renewed lease agreement with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Details at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/eye-on-sc/questions-surround-future-of-recreational-access-to-san-onofre-state-beach-s-parcel-1/article_827ad8c8-bbff-44ef-b90a-1b61e41f8a88.html.

📸: Angélica Escobar

06/06/2026

Hundreds of surfers, filmmakers, board builders and fans packed Catalyst at Bashams last Friday evening for “Ho-Chella,” a film premiere and community gathering centered around two of surfing’s most iconic and entertaining figures. Read more at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/sc-surf/ho-chella-brings-north-shore-flavor-to-san-clemente/article_1e74cc78-0846-489b-a063-d0397416497d.html.

06/04/2026

The 2025-2026 San Clemente High sports season is officially in the books, and it was a very successful year. Read this week’s at https://www.sanclementetimes.com/sports-and-outdoors/tritons-roundup-ortiz-pleased-by-red-black-scrimmage-dos-santos-10th-at-state-track-meet/article_59201652-1e8b-467c-86f9-ada46d5be593.html.

📸: Alan Gibby