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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:

  • What investigators say about the deadly Mission Viejo street racing crash
  • How a Mission Viejo Nadadores leader factors into USA Swimming's election

Also on today's calendar: 💥 KIDDOS Mega Resale Event (5-DAYS ONLY - Thousands of Discount Kid Items) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brother arrested after suspected street racing crash in OC kills 21-year-old sister (foxla.com) — A suspected street racing crash in Mission Viejo Thursday night left a 21-year-old woman dead and led to felony vehicular manslaughter arrests for her brother and another driver. Deputies say the single-vehicle collision happened near Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run, and investigators are still determining factors like speed, possible impairment, and upcoming court dates.
   

• Who Is Running for the USA Swimming Board of Directors in 2026? (swimswam.com) — USA Swimming will elect new Board of Directors members this September, and one athlete candidate currently works with the Mission Viejo Nadadores, keeping the city connected to national-level decisions in the sport. The article outlines each nominee's background, from Olympians to club leaders, and highlights how their experience could shape the future of competitive and youth swimming nationwide.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone recognize this dog?
    I currently have him at my house near Capo high school (Nextdoor Avery)
  • Friday night cruise the the 66
    Look out point in the reservoir in Mission Viejo off Los Alisos (Nextdoor Crucero Park)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Server / Waitress / Waiter in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

  • Scientists Say Lack of Sleep May Increase Your Hypertension Risk (prevention.com)
  • Tucson golf ties run deep at Senior Women's Open (tucson.com)

Lake Forest

  • Football roundup: Santa Margarita, La Habra, Newport Harbor win Week 0 games (ocregister.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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