Menu

Sign inMenu

San Clemente Source — Local News

San Clemente Source

Independent local news publication.

San Clemente Source is an independent local news publication covering San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and the South Orange County coast: city government, schools, the beaches and the surf, the rail line and the coast, business and development, public safety, weather and roads, sports, and community life.

Headlines

Business & DevelopmentSan Clemente Source staff2h ago

Proud Mary's Closes After Nearly 50 Years in Dana Point Harbor

The Waterfront Restaurant Served Its Final Meals as Remaining Wharf Businesses Shut Down for Redevelopment.

CommunitySan Clemente Source staff2h ago

The Artful Collective Plans Debut Exhibition in San Clemente

Rail & RoadsSan Clemente Source staff2h ago

Coastal Commission Approves San Clemente Rail and Beach Protection Plan

Coast & SurfSan Clemente Source staff2d ago

First Southbound Gray Whale of the Season Spotted Inside Dana Point Harbor

CommunitySan Clemente Source staff2d ago

35th Annual Taste of San Clemente Sells Out Ahead of Friday Evening Event at Historic Casino

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff3d ago

Orange County Mid-Term Turnout Outpaces 2022 as Voters Head to the Polls

Rail & RoadsSan Clemente Source staff4d ago

Laguna Beach Seeks Funding to Synchronize PCH Traffic Lights Through Dana Point

Latest

All stories →

Business & DevelopmentSan Clemente Source staff

Tiger Woods-Backed Golf Apparel Brand Opens San Clemente Headquarters Store

4d ago

Public SafetySan Clemente Source staff

Man Rescued From Aliso Creek Embankment After Fall

Oct 30

CommunitySan Clemente Source staff

Mission San Juan Capistrano Observes 250th Anniversary with Focus on Legacy

Oct 29

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

Orange County Waste Employee Union Rejects Offer, Strike Negotiations Continue

Oct 28

Coast & SurfSan Clemente Source staff

Erin Brooks Achieves Unprecedented Third Consecutive Tour Victory at Lexus Trestles Pro

Oct 28

Public SafetySan Clemente Source staff

Norte Fire Evacuation Orders Lifted, San Clemente Now Faces Lingering Flood and Debris Risk

Oct 28

Coast & SurfSan Clemente Source staff

San Clemente Council Approves Urgent Sand Delivery for North Beach

Oct 27

Rail & RoadsSan Clemente Source staff

Coastal Bluffs and Rail Line Face Renewed Closures Amid High Surf and El Niño Concerns

Oct 27

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

City Manager Hall Addresses Residents on Beach Trail, Erosion, Olympic Plans

Oct 26

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

South County Prepares for 'Super El Niño' After Recent Storms Prompt Emergency Actions

Oct 26

SchoolsSan Clemente Source staff

Norte Fire Cancels Triton Football Showdown; Girls Tennis Claims League Title Undefeated

Oct 26

Rail & RoadsSan Clemente Source staff

Record-Challenging High Tides Bring Flood Warning to Orange County, Suspend Metrolink

Oct 26

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

San Clemente to Host Fourth Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration

Oct 25

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

Orange County Gas Prices Drop Below $6 as Winter Blend Arrives

Oct 25

CommunitySan Clemente Source staff

San Clemente Cars and Coffee Continues Weekly Through 2026

Oct 25

Events in San Clemente

All events →

Laura Peek

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PMCorona Improv$

Steve Trevino

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMIrvine ImprovFree

Steve Trevino

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMImprov Comedy Club-Irvine$

Dave Hause & The Mermaid

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMConstellation Room$

21+

Daniel Eachus

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMPechanga Resort Casino$

So Hyang & Kim Kitae

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMPechanga Resort Casino$

Hit the Lights

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMThe Parish at House of Blues Anaheim$

DJ Meredith Marks: YOU. CAN. DANCE. Tour

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMHouse of Blues Anaheim$

Big Jay Oakerson

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMBrea Improv$

Paul Cauthen

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PMThe Observatory$

Richie Furay

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PMThe Coach HouseFree

Keller Williams plus Sunstroke Serenaders

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PMIvan'z House at Mozambique$

Sections

All stories →

Proud Mary's Closes After Nearly 50 Years in Dana Point Harbor

Business & Development

2h ago

OC Supervisors Consider Contract Proposals as Teamsters Pause Waste Strike

City Hall

Oct 24

First Southbound Gray Whale of the Season Spotted Inside Dana Point Harbor

Coast & Surf

2d ago

The Artful Collective Plans Debut Exhibition in San Clemente

Community

2h ago

Orange County Mid-Term Turnout Outpaces 2022 as Voters Head to the Polls

Local News

3d ago

Man Rescued From Aliso Creek Embankment After Fall

Public Safety

Oct 30

Coastal Commission Approves San Clemente Rail and Beach Protection Plan

Rail & Roads

2h ago

Federal Surveillance Tower Approved on City Land in San Clemente

San Onofre & Pendleton

Sep 26

Norte Fire Cancels Triton Football Showdown; Girls Tennis Claims League Title Undefeated

Schools

Oct 26

San Clemente Cross-Country Teams Place High at County Championships

Sports

Oct 25

Best of San Clemente

The guide →

landmark

San Clemente Pier

San Clemente Pier is the city’s postcard: 1,296 feet of wood built in 1928 by founder Ole Hanson, twice rebuilt after storms, still framing the Spanish Village.

beach

Lower Trestles (Trestles)

World-class point break; 2028 Olympic surfing venue

beach

T-Street Beach

Family + surf beach with pedestrian rail overpass

beach

San Onofre State Beach ("Old Man's" / Trails)

Gentle longboard birthplace of California surf culture

More Stories

Oct 25

SportsSan Clemente Source staff

San Clemente Cross-Country Teams Place High at County Championships

Oct 25

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

San Clemente's Griffin Colapinto Secures Third Win at MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Oct 24

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

Filipino American Fun Fest Brings Free Entertainment to Scripted Bar & Kitchen

Oct 24

City HallSan Clemente Source staff

OC Supervisors Consider Contract Proposals as Teamsters Pause Waste Strike

Oct 24

Rail & RoadsSan Clemente Source staff

King Tides Force Metrolink Suspension Near San Clemente

Oct 24

Public SafetySan Clemente Source staff

Straight-Line Winds Damage San Clemente Golf Course and Homes

Oct 24

Coast & SurfSan Clemente Source staff

Capistrano Beach Shoreline Reinforced with Sand Replenishment Project

Oct 24

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

San Clemente Eyes Forster Ranch Amphitheater Expansion for Arts and Schools

Oct 24

Rail & RoadsSan Clemente Source staff

Metrolink Suspends San Clemente-Area Rail Service Next Week Over High Tide Concerns

Oct 22

City HallSan Clemente Source staff

Dana Point Residents Rally, Council Moves to Save Lantern Bay Park Trees

Oct 22

Coast & SurfSan Clemente Source staff

Dana Point Film Festival to Broadcast Globally From Dana Hills High School

Oct 22

Local NewsSan Clemente Source staff

Possible Tornado Reported at San Clemente Golf Course Under NWS Investigation

Load more

Newsletter

Join Members. It's free.

Earn levels as you read · Ad-free · Newsletter · Exclusive benefits

Join Members →

Rookie Reporter → Shadow Editor