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Good morning Mission Viejo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a rabid bat in Irvine affects Mission Viejo families
  • Why Mission Viejo's huge new Costco station skipped diesel entirely
  • Mission Viejo's Michael Block punches ticket to senior golf playoffs

Also on today's calendar: Scandinavian Heritage Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot with blazing sunshine, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rabies positive bat found in Irvine neighborhood, health officials seek possible exposure victims (newsbreak.com) — Mission Viejo residents are being reminded that rabid bats have been found in several Orange County cities this year, including your own, after a bat in an Irvine neighborhood tested positive for rabies. Health officials explain how to recognize possible exposure, what to do after a bite or contact, and how to protect your family and pets through vaccination and avoiding bats.
   

• Costco Sells Diesel, But Only At Select Locations (newsbreak.com) — Mission Viejo drivers now have a massive new 40-pump Kirkland Signature gas station, but it doesn't offer diesel despite Costco expanding diesel pumps elsewhere. The piece explains where Costco carries diesel, why it's limited, and how to find Top Tier diesel locations if you're willing to drive beyond south Orange County.
   

• Steven Alker bests Michael Block again to win Lehigh Valley Classic (golfchannel.com) — Mission Viejo golf fans can cheer as Arroyo Trabuco head pro Michael Block secured his best senior-career finish, taking third at the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic and clinching eligibility for the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. The tournament recap details Steven Alker's narrow win, a minor cart mishap involving Block, and how Block's strong play sets up a big postseason opportunity.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A hot week ahead, let's be kind to our gardeners.
    Mine has come and gone, told him just mow and edge, no trimming or clean up. Gave him 2 bottles of water and sent him on his way. Hopefully he can… (Nextdoor La Paz)
  • I'm pretty sure this is a bobcat!
    Thoughts? This was in my backyard around 6:45 PM -it didn't move like a dog at all. (Nextdoor Los Alisos & Trabuco)
  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Bike Technician in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in Irvine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Milton (Red) Lynes, 86 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)
  • Clinical Efficacy of the GentleWave® System Compared to Conventional Irrigation Techniques: A Systematic Review (cureus.com)
  • Top 4 Licensed California Electricians for Home Repairs and Installations (ccr-mag.com)

Rancho Santa Margarita

  • Stevia Leaf Extract Market Forecast to 2035: Clean-Label Demand Drives Expansion (indexbox.io)
  • Lee Lorenzen on the Future of Cellular Hydration Science (issuewire.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Donations Still Sought To Benefit Seniors For Susi Q Bargain Bonanza (patch.com)

Ok Mission Viejo! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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