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🌱 Patch AM: Metrolink shut between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside—what to know

Coming up: RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need on the Mission Viejo Patch calendar

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Hello again Mission Viejo! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Metrolink shut between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside—what to know
  • What Mission Viejo experts say about risky mail‑order braces

Also on today's calendar: RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Costal erosion, high tides close Metrolink through San Clemente (foxla.com) — Rail service is currently suspended between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and Oceanside because high tides and coastal erosion have damaged tracks through San Clemente. Mission Viejo commuters who rely on Metrolink's coastal route should expect indefinite disruptions, monitor Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner alerts, and consider alternate travel options while crews work to stabilize the shoreline.
   

• More than a smile – the changing landscape of orthodontic care (latimes.com) — A Mission Viejo orthodontic team at Remarkable Smiles warns that mail‑order aligners and AI‑driven shortcuts can miss serious dental problems that in‑person exams would catch. Using their local experience, they explain how costs, insurance limits, and weak regulations have left some patients with lasting damage, and why traditional, individualized orthodontic care still matters for long‑term health.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Neighbors, we recently moved and bought a house here and unfortunately I have 15 plus palm trees with 5 making a huge mess.
    Had a backyard neighbor come and said you need to take care of them.. Can anyone recommend tree trimmer which doesn't cost a leg and an arm ? (Nextdoor Califia)
  • Do you turn your air off when leaving the house?
    My hubby is afraid of fire. Sorry if this is a duplicate post, I don't see my original, maybe I'm not allowed to ask. (Nextdoor La Paz)
  • South Orange County Community College District posted a job opening for Custodian (Two (2) or More Positions) Night Shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
  • Saddleback Valley Unified posted a job opening for Boys Volleyball Varsity Head Coach - Trabuco HIlls High School in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

  • 5 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Laguna Hills CA (zillow.com)
  • Big Foe Tiafoe and Ben Shelton storm into the U.S. Open semifinals (amsterdamnews.com)

Rancho Santa Margarita

  • New Farmers Market Soft Launches In Rancho Santa Margarita This Weekend (patch.com)

Lake Forest

  • DUI Hit-And-Run Suspect Leads Police On Chase At Lake Forest Park: Police (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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