Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 scam report in Rancho Santa Margarita for week ending Aug. 22, 2026 (southoctimes.com) — Rancho Santa Margarita saw just one scam report for the week ending August 22, 2026, with a $75 loss tied to counterfeit GE water filters. Local residents are urged to learn from the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker reports so they can spot similar frauds and protect themselves as nationwide scam losses continue to climb.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic - By Appointment Only City of Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tower Regional Community Center - 22232 El Paseo Rancho Sant 8:00 am
Flag Football Intramurals Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 7:31 pm
Wednesday September 9
City Council Meeting → City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita C 7:00 pm
Flag Football Intramurals Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 7:31 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Via Caseta residence had a movie night this past Saturday. 20+ parents and children attended the outdoor movie with popcorn drinks and just plain old fun. We are scheduling to have another one soon. (Nextdoor Villavante)
Missing Bengal!!! Does anyone know what rescue pulled this cat from euth list? Rescued from OC Animal Care by a rescue organization. (Nextdoor Rancho Santa Margarita Lake)
Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here.
Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Santa Margarita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
SunCoast Remodeling Reports Increased ADU Inquiries Across 5 South OC Cities (rivertonjournal.com)
The Bee's Top 25: SFL teams go 6-0 as Folsom survives and Oak Ridge wins in Texas (sacbee.com)
[08-31-2026] Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle in Lake Forest (arashlaw.com)
Waterford 'Laser Focused' on Affordable Housing (ocbj.com)
Laguna Niguel
City Announces Plans For Dia De Los Muertos Celebration In Dana Point (patch.com)
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