🌱 How a fugitive tied to Laguna Hills burglaries ended up back behind bars

Hello Laguna Hills! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a fugitive tied to Laguna Hills burglaries ended up back behind bars

Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fugitive Burglar Behind Bars Again in OC (mynewsla.com) — Residents should know that a convicted burglar linked to a 2021 break‑in ring that hit homes in Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Santa Margarita is back in custody after walking away from a prison fire camp in February. Authorities say he previously admitted to multiple burglaries across Southern California, and prosecutors are weighing additional escape charges.
   

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📸 Around Laguna Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laguna Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22

• Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
  Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
  9:00 am
• The Conrad Marshall Kids Show Event - Fun, Action: Taekwondo! →
  29200 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary →
  3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23

• Sea Country Festival 2026 →
  Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills →
  In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
  6:00 pm

Thursday September 17

• Save the Date! SBDC Event →
  Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce, 24031 El Toro Rd Ste 255, Laguna Hills
  12:30 pm

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📣 Laguna Hills Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21

• PTA Exec Mtg
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:30 am

Sunday August 23

• Ladera Farmer’s Market →
  Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch
  9:00 am

Monday August 24

• Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
• Aliso Viejo Country Club Charity Classic Golf Tournament →
  Aliso Viejo Country Club, 33 Santa Barbara Dr, Aliso Viejo
  10:00 am

Tuesday August 25

• Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603

Wednesday August 26

• Make up Picture Day
  Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
• Flag Deck #1
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:15 am
• City Council Meeting →
  City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• Back to School Night (Mini Day)
  Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This bird is at my door looks like it may be injured.
  I don't think it can fly. Anyone have any recommendations for rescue or helping the bird. I left a plate of water but I don't know anything else that… (Nextdoor Laguna Hills)
• Looking for a recommendation for a reasonablely priced electrician.
  Someone you have used. Very small job. Thanks (Nextdoor Laguna Village)

• Leisure Sports Hospitality, Inc. posted a job opening for Server - PM in Aliso Viejo. Apply here.
• Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Starter Golf in Aliso Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Hills here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Aliso Viejo

• 1 scam reported in Aliso Viejo for week ending Aug. 15, 2026 (southoctimes.com)
• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001293171-26-000012 (sec.gov)
• Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Shooting in Mission Viejo (mynewsla.com)

Mission Viejo

• Man Who Shot 21-Year-Old Girl In Mission Viejo Sentenced (patch.com)

Laguna Beach

• Family Seeks Aid After Mom Suffers Heart Attack In Laguna Beach Waters (patch.com)

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Ok Laguna Hills! 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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