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In today's newsletter:

• Electric car crash ignites Mission Viejo nail salon fire
• What the tight Calvert–Kim race means for Mission Viejo's voice
• How will The Shops at Mission Viejo's new outdoor village look?

Also on today's calendar: CasaFina Community Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Electric Car Slams Through Mission Viejo Nail Salon Storefront, Sparking Fire (patch.com) — Mission Viejo shoppers saw a frightening scene when an electric vehicle slammed through a nail salon on Alicia Parkway, sparking a fire midday Wednesday. An off-duty OCFA captain and Engine 12 crews quickly evacuated the salon, secured water supplies, and knocked down the flames before they spread, and authorities reported no injuries.
   

• Election Night 2026 Results: Two Republicans Face Off in the 40th District (voiceofoc.org) — Mission Viejo is now part of California's newly redrawn 40th Congressional District, where early results show Republican Rep. Ken Calvert leading fellow Republican Rep. Young Kim with about 54% of the vote. After Proposition 50's redistricting, the district now links Mission Viejo with Corona, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta and Rancho Santa Margarita, giving local voters a reshaped, more Republican‑leaning seat in Congress.
   

• Open-air malls: where new shopping centers are dropping the roof (malls.com) — Mission Viejo shoppers can look forward to a new 50,000‑square‑foot outdoor village planned as an addition to The Shops at Mission Viejo, part of a broader trend toward open‑air and hybrid malls worldwide. The piece compares how centers from Georgia to Riyadh are redesigning shopping around plazas, gardens, and domes, and notes Simon Property Group's decision to expand the local mall's outdoor experience.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mission Viejo

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 7
• CasaFina Community Garage Sale →
  9 santa loretta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA,
  8:00 am
Sunday November 8
• The Coast Vintage Market this Sunday! →
  Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
  8:00 am
Thursday November 12
• LOCA Art Talks: Nellie Gail Moulton and Laguna's Early Art Scene →
  LCAD Gallery, 374 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday November 6
• Coffee with the Principal
  Montevideo Elementary Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  8:00 am
• PTA Movie Night
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  6:30 pm
Saturday November 7
• Farmers Market and Crafts →
  North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
  9:00 am
• Oso Creek Jam →
  Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
  10:00 am
• Puppy & Dog Adoption Event →
  Mission Viejo CA
  11:00 am
Thursday November 19
• Lass Your Aff Off! Stand-up Comedy →
  25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills
  7:30 pm
Saturday November 21
• Gifts & Goodies Holiday Boutique →
  Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
  8:00 am
Sunday November 22
• 1st Annual Mission Viejo Thanksgiving Celebration →
  Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center, 27161 Nogal, Mission Viejo
  2:00 pm
Wednesday November 25
• Thanksgiving Eve Service at Mount of Olives →
  Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Dr, Mission Viejo
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can someone recommend a more upscale Chinese restaurant (not a hole in the wall) for a special occasion that also has authentic delicious cuisine.
  Not a chain please (i.e. PF Chang). Also we don't want to drive a long distance so no farther north than Irvine and no farther south than SJC). (Nextdoor Canyon Estates)
• ***UPDATE*** THANKS TO AMAZING NEIGHBORS, LIVI IS HOME!!!
  SHE'S EXHAUSTED AND HER LIL' FEET ARE A BIT WORN BUT SHE'S HOME AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KIND PRAYERS AND POSITIVE… (Nextdoor El Dorado Park)

• South Orange County Community College District posted a job opening for Public Safety Assistant (IVC - Substitute) in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
• Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Merchandise in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

• Energy Drinks, Stimulant Supplements Linked to Higher Heart Risks in Young Adults (healthline.com)
• Local Event: The Coast Vintage Market this Sunday! (patch.com)
• The 25 Best Restaurants in Orange County (theinfatuation.com)

Rancho Santa Margarita

• William Sherwin (psychologytoday.com)

Lake Forest

• District 4 Lake Forest City Council Race Tightens; Voters Lean 'No' On Measure F: Election Results (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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