Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 90 and low of 67 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, a designation that can translate into real benefits for local homeowners. Residents may qualify for insurance discounts and the city gains better access to wildfire prevention grants, supporting ongoing investments in preparedness and public education. Locals are urged to check with their insurers to see if they're eligible.
• Penn State Baseball Signs Two Transfer Portal Pitchers (onwardstate.com) — Penn State baseball has added two transfer pitchers, including Loyola Marymount reliever Zach DanDekker, who played at El Toro High School in Lake Forest. DanDekker joins the Nittany Lions after a solid season in Loyola Marymount's bullpen. The story highlights how these transfers round out Penn State's nationally ranked incoming class for the upcoming season.
1st day of school Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630
First Day of School Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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
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 Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630
Back to School Night (Mini Day) Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Sunday September 6
Hymn Sing → Grace Community Church, 26052 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Re: Mosquito problem My dear neighbors in Trabuco Canyon and specially Walden community. I am a new home owner in Walden community. Right after I moved in, I realized… (Nextdoor North Lake Forest)
Warning—Active Coyotes sighting inCedar Glen Complex Hi neighbors, just a quick alert: as of 11:30 PM, there are active coyote roaming throughout the Cedar Glen complex. Please be especially vigilant… (Nextdoor Cedar Glen)
Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Forest. Apply here.
ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Electronic Assembler 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)
Retail giant Costco sets its sights on a new kind of product: Medicare Advantage (cnbc.com)
3 things to know about St. John Bosco ahead of Bishop Gorman showdown (reviewjournal.com)
Rancho Santa Margarita
Who from South Orange County area's former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, Aug. 18? (southoctimes.com)
Laguna Hills
Cardiologists Reveal Why Blood Pressure Is High in the Morning (prevention.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!