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🌱 Patch AM: Escaped burglar tied to Rancho Santa Margarita break-ins is locked up again
Be sure to catch RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need on the Rancho Santa Margarita Patch calendar
Hey there, Rancho Santa Margarita! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Escaped burglar tied to Rancho Santa Margarita break-ins is locked up again
- Why Santa Margarita's next football showdown is drawing national attention
Also on today's calendar: RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 71.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Escapee Linked To Laguna Hills Burglary Crew Behind Bars Again (patch.com) — A convicted burglar tied to a series of break-ins that included homes in Rancho Santa Margarita is back in custody after walking away from a Northern California prison camp earlier this year. Investigators say he was part of a crew linked to multiple 2021 burglaries across several Southern California cities. Victims described lasting trauma and the loss of sentimental property. 
• High school football: No. 10 Duncanville at No. 16 Allen headlines top 10 biggest games this week (maxpreps.com) — Santa Margarita High School from Rancho Santa Margarita is spotlighted in a national list of this week's biggest high school football games as it prepares to face powerhouse Centennial of Corona. The article highlights junior quarterback Fletch Palmer and several emerging playmakers who fueled the Eagles' strong opener. It frames the matchup as a heavyweight California showdown drawing national attention.
📸 Around Rancho Santa Margarita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Santa Margarita
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Rotation 6 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Parent University: Navigating Intermediate School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1:00 am - Back to School Night
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1:30 am - PTA - Welcome Back Movie Night (Field/Blacktop)
Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
6:00 pm - Rotation 1 - PLC
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Flag Football Intramurals
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
2:00 pm - RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need →
Celinda's, 29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita
9:00 am
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Sunday September 13
📣 Rancho Santa Margarita Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- [OXFORD] Back to School Night
Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
5:00 pm - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Rotation 6 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Minimum Day out at 12:26pm
La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- Days-Long Scorcher Triggers Heat Advisory In Mission Viejo; Where To Keep Cool (patch.com)
- Global Avocado Market Update (producebusiness.com)
Lake Forest
- Demolition On Old Regal Starts As Plans For New Costco Take Shape In Lake Forest (patch.com)
Ok Rancho Santa Margarita! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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