Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lake Forest Named 2026 CA Fire Risk Reduction Community; See How Residents Benefit (patch.com) — Lake Forest has been officially recognized as a 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community, signaling that the city meets state standards for wildfire planning and safety. This designation may help Lake Forest residents qualify for insurance discounts, expand access to CAL FIRE grants, and support ongoing investments in wildfire preparedness and public education across the community.
First Day of School Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1st day of school Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630
Monday August 24
Monday Early-out at 1:00 pm Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630
Wednesday August 26
Make up Picture Day Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Coffee Chat with the LFCC: Brewing Up Business Over Coffee & Conversations Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce La Casita Olvera 41 Auto Center Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 7:45 am
Sunday September 6
Hymn Sing → Grace Community Church, 26052 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest 6:00 pm
PTA Connections Coffee Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603 8:15 am
Kinder Meet and Greet Valencia Elementary Laguna Hills, CA 92653 4:00 pm
PTA Welcome Back Social Montevideo Elementary Mission Viejo, CA 92691 4:30 pm
OXFORD: Coffee w/ the Principal #1-VIRTUAL (Zoom) Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803 6:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Luna & Woody are looking for a forever home! This bonded pair of 6 year olds is ready to shower you with love and affection. They are housebroken, well mannered, love to walk and cuddle, and get… (Nextdoor Lake Forest Heights)
Herbalife Nutrition, Ltd posted a job opening for 2nd shift QA Label Coordinator in Lake Forest. Apply here.
Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
New Guide for Mission Viejo Families: Do TOD Accounts Avoid Probate? (rivertonjournal.com)
Book Senior Care Services in Mission Viejo, CA with Maria S. from $25/hr (care.com)
Shirley Ann Donn, 91, of Decorah, remembered for faith, family and an adventurous spirit (northiowatoday.com)
Laguna Hills
Cardiologists Reveal Why Blood Pressure Is High in the Morning (prevention.com)
Irvine
Personal Injury Lawyer in Irvine: How to Start Your Claim (naludamagazine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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