Community Corner
🌱 How a convicted burglary suspect tied to Laguna Hills ended up re-arrested
And on the Laguna Hills Patch calendar - Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit)
Cheers Laguna Hills! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a convicted burglary suspect tied to Laguna Hills ended up re-arrested
- What did the award-winning I-5 expansion through Laguna Hills actually change?
Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fugitive Burglar Behind Bars Again in OC (mynewsla.com) — Residents should know that a man linked to a 2021 burglary ring that hit homes in Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, and Rancho Santa Margarita is back behind bars after walking away from a prison camp earlier this year. Authorities say he was re-arrested on new burglary and stolen property allegations, and prosecutors may also pursue escape charges. 
• California Projects That Set the Standard (roadsbridges.com) — Laguna Hills drivers are highlighted in a feature on standout California road projects, thanks to the I-5 widening between Oso and Alicia Parkways that added lanes, new bridges, and better ramps through the city. The article also spotlights major bridge and highway upgrades around the state, emphasizing how careful planning and collaboration kept traffic moving during complex construction.
📸 Around Laguna Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laguna Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary →
3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625,
2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Sea Country Festival 2026 →
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
7:00 pm - Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills →
In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
6:00 pm - Save the Date! SBDC Event →
Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce, 24031 El Toro Rd Ste 255, Laguna Hills
12:30 pm
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Thursday September 17
📣 Laguna Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mini Leopard Run
La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, CA 92691
3:00 pm - PTA Exec Mtg
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
8:30 am - Ladera Farmer's Market →
Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch
9:00 am - 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 - Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - 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 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Laguna Hills. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise associate in Aliso Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Aliso Viejo
- Why indie Semiconductor, Inc.'s (INDI) Stock Is Down 10.08% (aaii.com)
- Vitruvian Partners LLP Purchases New Holdings in RxSight, Inc. $RXST (marketbeat.com)
- O.C. Firm's Suit Over Ex-Client's 'Defamatory' Post Is SLAPP (metnews.com)
Mission Viejo
- Dan Albano's Orange County football preseason Top 25 rankings (fresnobee.com)
- Retail giant Costco sets its sights on a new kind of product: Medicare Advantage (cnbc.com)
Laguna Niguel
- Car Bursts Into Flames On Toll Road In South Orange County: OCFA (patch.com)
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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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