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🌱 Patch AM: Free Water Workshop For Lake Forest HOA Members Underway: What To Know

And on the Lake Forest Patch calendar - San Clemente Garden Club - Fall Plant Sale

Friday October 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Lake Forest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Free workshop helps Lake Forest HOAs cut water use and costs
  • Lake Forest rents just jumped 3%β€”how does that compare?

Also on today's calendar: San Clemente Garden Club - Fall Plant Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Free Water Workshop For Lake Forest HOA Members Underway: What To Know (patch.com) β€” Lake Forest HOA members and residents are invited to a free H2O for HOAs workshop this month, focused on saving water and understanding new rules that affect local associations. The half-day event in nearby Rancho Santa Margarita covers rebates, recycled water, turf replacement, water quality, and current legislation, giving Lake Forest communities practical tools to become more water-wise.
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β€’ So Cal Rent Check: Where Prices Are Rising and Falling Across Southern California (californiacitynews.org) β€” Lake Forest renters are seeing a 3% year-over-year increase, placing the city among the top ten Southern California markets where rents are rising fastest. The broader analysis shows most Orange County and Inland Empire cities facing similar rent growth, while many Los Angeles and Ventura County communities are experiencing modest declines or flat prices.
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πŸ—ž Nearby News

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Ok Lake Forest! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" β€” Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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