Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Costal erosion, high tides close Metrolink through San Clemente (foxla.com) — Train service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside is shut down indefinitely after high tides and coastal erosion damaged tracks through San Clemente, disrupting Metrolink and Amtrak travel for local commuters. Laguna Niguel residents who rely on coastal trains should expect delays, seek alternate transportation, and monitor Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner alerts for reopening updates.
• $325M Irvine office sale nears all-time record for Orange County (therealdeal.com) — A record-setting $325 million Broadcom office purchase in Irvine highlights how big-money deals are reshaping Orange County commercial real estate, including Laguna Niguel's former Chet Holifield Federal Building campus, recently bought by Hoag for $207 million. For Laguna Niguel residents, it signals ongoing reinvestment and potential future redevelopment at the landmark Avila Road site.
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FOUND CAT: There is a long-haired black kitty that has a tuxedo patch on his chest and white legs/feet that has frequented our yard today. He looks like somebody's pet versus a wildcat. He almost let me pet him, but got scared away by my dog. It's evening and he's back again howling… (Nextdoor Ivy Glenn)
Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat! Found on September 12, 2026 in Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 near Trail, behind hses Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Park Niguel)
Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Laguna Niguel. Apply here.
Nordstrom posted a job opening for Retail Stock & Fulfillment - Laguna Niguel Rack in Laguna Niguel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Niguel here.
Woman Convicted In Hit And Run That Killed Pedestrian In Laguna Beach (patch.com)
Laguna Beach Declares Emergency After Hurricane Swells Damage Seawalls (ntd.com)
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