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🌱 Patch AM: How a regional burglary spree reached Rancho Santa Margarita homes
Also check out Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) on the Rancho Santa Margarita Patch calendar
Good morning Rancho Santa Margarita! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a regional burglary spree reached Rancho Santa Margarita homes
Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fugitive Burglar Behind Bars Again in OC (mynewsla.com) — Residents should know that a man previously tied to a regional burglary ring, including break-ins at homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, is back in custody after walking away from a prison camp earlier this year. Authorities say he'd pleaded guilty to numerous burglaries across Southern California, and victims described lasting emotional impacts from the crimes. 
📸 Around Rancho Santa Margarita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Santa Margarita
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★ Featured events ★
- Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
9:00 am - The Conrad Marshall Kids Show Event - Fun, Action: Taekwondo! →
29200 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Live Music this Saturday! →
Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room, 30461 Avenida de las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita
6:00 pm - Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Firefly Wishes →
Pinot's Palette, 22235 El Paseo B, Rancho Santa Margarita
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
7:00 pm - ASB Fundraiser - Kickoff
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Back to School Night (Mini 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
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Rancho Santa Margarita Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PTA Exec Mtg
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
8:30 am - Monday Early-out at 1:00 pm
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630 - Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Applied Medical posted a job opening for CNC Stamping/Punch Press Machinist in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here.
- Goodwill of Orange County California posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager Saddleback Store in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Santa Margarita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- Man Who Shot 21-Year-Old Girl In Mission Viejo Sentenced (patch.com)
- NSF grants nearly $600,000 to improve STEM teaching (ucr.edu)
- Try 'Financial Minimalism' to Fight Back Against Rising Prices (cabotwealth.com)
Lake Forest
- Lake Forest collision results in fatality and DUI arrest, authorities report (southoctimes.com)
Laguna Beach
- Family Seeks Aid After Mom Suffers Heart Attack In Laguna Beach Waters (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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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