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Coffee in hand, Mission Viejo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover Mission Viejo's homegrown writers at a free evening book fair
  • How Mission Viejo helped push California's child marriage ban forward
  • How a Mission Viejo-based board steers America's booming avocado market

Also on today's calendar: 💥 KIDDOS Mega Resale Event (5-DAYS ONLY - Thousands of Discount Kid Items) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Remaining warm with sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Support Local Authors, Read Local Books At Special Market In Mission Viejo (patch.com) — Mission Viejo residents are invited to a free Local Author Book Fair on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. From 5 to 8 p.m., visitors can browse and buy books by local writers and learn more about homegrown talent. Details and participating authors are available on the city's website.
   

2. Tustin Group Hails Legislative Passage of California Child Marriage Bill (mynewsla.com) — Mission Viejo is highlighted as one of several Orange County cities that passed resolutions backing a statewide push to ban child marriage under 18 with no exceptions. A Tustin-based nonprofit's yearslong campaign has helped move Assembly Bill 1267 to the governor's desk, potentially making California set a firm minimum marriage age for the first time.
   

3. Global Avocado Market Update (producebusiness.com) — Mission Viejo quietly sits at the center of America's avocado boom, as the Hass Avocado Board here supplies the data behind record U.S. consumption and a $7.78 billion market. The article breaks down how California growers, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and others keep stores stocked year-round, plus how smart merchandising and bagged options are shaping what shoppers see in local produce aisles.
   

4. Fryer: Orange football QB Star Thomas is living up to his name (ocregister.com) — Mission Viejo High's powerhouse football program gets a nod here as one of the CIF-SS Division 1 favorites, listed alongside Mater Dei and St. John Bosco. The story mainly spotlights Orange High quarterback Star Thomas and broader Orange County prep sports, but it helps local fans gauge where Mission Viejo stands in this season's football landscape.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 28
  • Back to School family picnic
    Ralph a. Gates Elementary Lake Forest, CA 92630
    5:00 pm
  • PTA - Welcome Back Movie Night (Field/Blacktop)
    Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Three-O @ The Ranch →
    The Ranch Sports Grill, 27412 Antonio Pkwy R1, Ladera Ranch
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • Ladera Farmer's Market →
    Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • WE CAUGHT BOB LAST NIGHT!!
    Thanks so much to all the neighbors that helped out looking for Bob. We are so thankful to all for their tenacity and information. He was 2 doors… (Nextdoor Los Alisos & Trabuco)
  • These little kittens need a forever home.
    If interested , please message me or call me or text 949-533-1436. (Nextdoor High Park)
  • Jcrew posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.

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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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