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Be sure to catch DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Aliso Viejo Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Aliso Viejo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Check if your usual Aliso Viejo Starbucks just shut its doors

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Which Starbucks locations closed? See list (miamiherald.com) — A Starbucks at 27072 La Paz Road in Aliso Viejo has been permanently closed as part of a broader shutdown of about 250 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The list, compiled from store locator checks and online reports, helps residents quickly confirm whether their usual Starbucks—and many others across California and beyond—are still operating.
   

📸 Around Aliso Viejo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aliso Viejo

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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Other local events

📣 Aliso Viejo Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a cleaning service.
    My boyfriend and I are moving out of our apartment and are looking for someone to come clean the place! Any recommendations ? We're in the lantern… (Nextdoor Vista PAC Parkway)
  • MicroVention, Inc. posted a job opening for Coordinator II, Manufacturing Line Maintenance in Aliso Viejo. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Laguna Woods. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aliso Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

  • Vote: Who Should Be the High School On SI SoCal Boys Athlete of the Week? (Sept. 21-26) (newsbreak.com)
  • 18K Yellow Gold 4.00 CTW Invisible-Set Princess and Pavé Diamond Statement Ring (1stdibs.com)

Laguna Beach

Mission Viejo

  • Free Shredding Event Underway In Mission Viejo: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok Aliso Viejo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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